# VanEck Moody’s Analytics BBB Corporate Bond ETF (MBBB): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/mbbb for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: VanEck · Asset class: Multi-Asset - Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2020-12-01 The VanEck Moody’s Analytics BBB Corporate Bond ETF endeavors to mirror, with the highest possible precision and before subtracting fees and operating costs, the price movements and income yield of the MVIS Moody’s Analytics US BBB Corporate Bond Index. This particular index comprises corporate bonds that possess a BBB credit rating, which are chosen for their favorable market pricing and a diminished likelihood of experiencing a downgrade to speculative-grade status when compared against other BBB-rated debt instruments. ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $20.47 | | Expense Ratio | 0.25% | | Assets Under Management | $4.6M | | NAV | $20.47 | | Holdings Count | 173 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 5.30% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $1.08 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Monthly | | 52-Week Range | $20.12 – $22.10 | | Beta | 1.04 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.0870 /share - Ex-date: 2026-10-01 - Pay date: 2026-10-06 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does MBBB invest in? The VanEck Moody’s Analytics BBB Corporate Bond ETF endeavors to mirror, with the highest possible precision and before subtracting fees and operating costs, the price movements and income yield of the MVIS Moody’s Analytics US BBB Corporate Bond Index. This particular index comprises corporate bonds that possess a BBB credit rating, which are chosen for their favorable market pricing and a diminished likelihood of experiencing a downgrade to speculative-grade status when compared against other BBB-rated debt instruments. ### What is the expense ratio of MBBB? VanEck Moody’s Analytics BBB Corporate Bond ETF (MBBB) charges an expense ratio of 0.25%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### What is MBBB's dividend yield? MBBB's trailing-twelve-month yield is 5.30%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### How big is MBBB? VanEck Moody’s Analytics BBB Corporate Bond ETF (MBBB) manages $4.6M 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 MBBB actively managed or an index fund? MBBB's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy. ### When was MBBB launched? VanEck Moody’s Analytics BBB Corporate Bond ETF (MBBB) launched in December 2020 and is managed by VanEck. ### Does MBBB pay a dividend? Yes, VanEck Moody’s Analytics BBB Corporate Bond ETF (MBBB) distributes dividends to shareholders. The trailing-twelve-month yield is 5.30%. Full dividend history is on this page. ### How often does MBBB pay dividends? VanEck Moody’s Analytics BBB Corporate 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 MBBB's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for MBBB was 2026-10-01. 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 MBBB's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.25% 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 MBBB charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from MBBB'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 MBBB cost more than a fund like VOO? MBBB's strategy (current expense ratio 0.25%) 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 MBBB sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to MBBB? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as MBBB (0.25%) 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/mbbb - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/mbbb/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/mbbb/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/mbbb/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/mbbb/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.