Two of the market's most popular income ETFs compared side-by-side. See which one fits your yield strategy.
What this means: Both BFB and CME fall intoTier 2: Yield Plus. This suggests they share a similar risk profile and volatility expectation.
| Metric | BFB | CME |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | 0.00% | 11.70% |
| NAV Change (1Y) | 0.00% | 9.97% |
| Max Drawdown | 0.00% | -14.78% |
| Beta | - | - |
* Returns include dividend reinvestment. Drawdown calculates peak-to-trough decline over trailing 12 months.
BFB (Brown-Forman Corporation) is a conservative dividend growth fund managed by institutional managers. It focuses on generating income through strategic holdings. With significant capital, this fund has been operational since its inception.
Strategy: Focuses on quality dividend-paying companies with strong balance sheets and consistent payout histories.
CME (CME Group Inc.) is a conservative dividend growth fund managed by institutional managers. It focuses on generating income through strategic holdings. With significant capital, this fund has been operational since its inception.
Strategy: Focuses on quality dividend-paying companies with strong balance sheets and consistent payout histories.
In the head-to-head battle of BFB vs CME, the choice depends on your specific goal. CME wins for Immediate Income with a 1.73% yield. However, CME is the better choice for Long-Term Growth due to superior total return performance.
Which fund is safer for retirement income? We analyze the yield sustainability and structural risk.
The Bottom Line Question: If you invest $100,000 today, how much cash will you actually receive each month? Here's the exact math:
BFB
Annual Yield: 0.00%
$0/mo
($0/year)
Frequency: Monthly
CME
Annual Yield: 1.73%
$144/mo
($1,730/year)
Frequency: quarterly
Income Gap: CME generates $1,730/year more than BFB on the same $100k investment.
Over 20 years, that's $34,595 in additional cash flow (before reinvestment).
Context Matters: Higher income doesn't always mean better investment. Review the "Yield Trap" and "Total Return" sections above—you want income that's sustainable, not just headline-grabbing.
Historical data reveals how these funds behave during market stress. CME has delivered a superior Total Return of 11.70% over the past year.
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