# Eaton Vance Total Return Bond ETF (EVTR): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/evtr for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: Eaton Vance · Asset class: Multi-Sector - Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 1984-11-14 Under typical market conditions, a minimum of 80% of this fund's net assets (plus any funds borrowed for investment purposes) are dedicated to fixed-income securities. The portfolio's primary focus is a broad assortment of U.S. dollar-denominated debt instruments that are investment-grade. This encompasses a range of holdings such as U.S. government bonds, corporate debt, municipal securities, and mortgage- or asset-backed instruments. ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $49.04 | | Expense Ratio | 0.32% | | Assets Under Management | $6.41B | | NAV | $49.12 | | Holdings Count | 732 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 4.98% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $2.44 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Monthly | | 52-Week Range | $47.97 – $52.15 | | Beta | 0.96 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.2208 /share - Ex-date: 2026-09-30 - Pay date: 2026-10-06 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does EVTR invest in? Under typical market conditions, a minimum of 80% of this fund's net assets (plus any funds borrowed for investment purposes) are dedicated to fixed-income securities. The portfolio's primary focus is a broad assortment of U.S. dollar-denominated debt instruments that are investment-grade. This encompasses a range of holdings such as U.S. government bonds, corporate debt, municipal securities, and mortgage- or asset-backed instruments. ### What is the expense ratio of EVTR? Eaton Vance Total Return Bond ETF (EVTR) charges an expense ratio of 0.32%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### What is EVTR's dividend yield? EVTR's trailing-twelve-month yield is 4.98%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### How big is EVTR? Eaton Vance Total Return Bond ETF (EVTR) manages $6.41B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation. ### Is EVTR actively managed or an index fund? EVTR's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy. ### When was EVTR launched? Eaton Vance Total Return Bond ETF (EVTR) launched in November 1984 and is managed by Eaton Vance. ### Does EVTR pay a dividend? Yes, Eaton Vance Total Return Bond ETF (EVTR) distributes dividends to shareholders. The trailing-twelve-month yield is 4.98%. Full dividend history is on this page. ### How often does EVTR pay dividends? Eaton Vance Total Return Bond ETF pays dividends Monthly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### When is EVTR's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for EVTR was 2026-09-30. The next ex-date typically follows Monthly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will EVTR's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.32% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees. ### How does EVTR charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from EVTR's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price. ### Why does EVTR cost more than a fund like VOO? EVTR's strategy (current expense ratio 0.32%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where EVTR sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to EVTR? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as EVTR (0.32%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want. ## More on Dividend Data - Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/evtr - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/evtr/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/evtr/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/evtr/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/evtr/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.