BIZD vs PBDC: Dividend Yield, Total Return & Fees Compared

This page compares VanEck BDC Income ETF (BIZD) with Putnam BDC Income ETF (PBDC) using prices and distributions through November 9, 2026. The numbers update automatically after each trading session.

With dividends reinvested, BIZD has led over the last 12 months at +0.56% versus -2.30% for PBDC. BIZD currently yields 12.33% (trailing 12-month) against 11.16% for PBDC.

BIZD leads on both current yield and 1-year total return. Yields and returns move with markets, so check the longer periods below before drawing conclusions.

Across 1,031 shared trading dates from September 30, 2022 to November 9, 2026, the largest observed peak-to-trough decline with dividends reinvested was -22.56% for BIZD and -20.29% for PBDC. These figures use the same available dates for both instruments, exclude intraday moves, and are not forecasts.

BIZD's recorded distributions over the 12 months ending November 9, 2026 ranged from $0.2391 to $0.4818 per share across 4 distribution dates. A payment range includes special distributions and does not establish the amount of a future payment.

PBDC's recorded distributions over the 12 months ending November 9, 2026 ranged from $0.6955 to $0.8251 per share across 4 distribution dates. A payment range includes special distributions and does not establish the amount of a future payment.

Fund expense ratios are annual operating costs, not a bill added to the historical returns shown here. Trading spreads, brokerage costs and personal taxes can reduce an investor's realized return.

Identify whether each instrument is a company, a preferred-security fund or a BDC fund. Review credit exposure, leverage and expenses in its documents before interpreting the distribution rate.

Review VanEck BDC Income ETF (BIZD) payment history and Putnam BDC Income ETF (PBDC) payment history before choosing assumptions for the dividend reinvestment calculator. Run each scenario separately; the calculator uses your rates rather than importing these historical returns.

For a cash target, use the income goal calculator. Read our guide to comparing dividend ETFs and data and editorial approach for context on the historical figures.