Two of the market's most popular income ETFs compared side-by-side. See which one fits your yield strategy.
What this means: Both CSB and NEA fall intoTier 3: Specialty. This suggests they share a similar risk profile and volatility expectation.
| Metric | CSB | NEA |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | 0.00% | 7.25% |
| NAV Change (1Y) | 0.00% | 0.26% |
| Max Drawdown | 0.00% | -12.94% |
| Beta | - | - |
* Returns include dividend reinvestment. Drawdown calculates peak-to-trough decline over trailing 12 months.
CSB (VictoryShares US Small Cap High Div Volatility Wtd ETF) is a sector-specific income fund managed by Victory Capital Management Inc.. It focuses on generating income through strategic holdings. With $260.6M in assets under management, this fund has been operational since its inception.
Strategy: Concentrates on sector-specific opportunities, typically REITs, MLPs, or BDCs with higher baseline yields.
NEA (Nuveen AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund) is a sector-specific income fund managed by Nuveen. It focuses on generating income through strategic holdings. With significant capital, this fund has been operational since its inception.
Strategy: Concentrates on sector-specific opportunities, typically REITs, MLPs, or BDCs with higher baseline yields.
In the head-to-head battle of CSB vs NEA, the choice depends on your specific goal. NEA wins for Immediate Income with a 6.99% yield. However, NEA 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:
CSB
Annual Yield: 1.89%
$157/mo
($1,889/year)
Frequency: monthly
NEA
Annual Yield: 6.99%
$583/mo
($6,992/year)
Frequency: monthly
Income Gap: NEA generates $5,103/year more than CSB on the same $100k investment.
Over 20 years, that's $102,057 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. NEA has delivered a superior Total Return of 7.25% over the past year.
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