About Baird Ultra Short Bond Fund Investor Cl (BUBSX) — Dividend Analysis 2026
The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in bonds, including the following types of U.S. dollar-denominated debt obligations: U.S. government and other public-sector entities; asset-backed and mortgage-backed obligations of U.S. and foreign issuers; Corporate debt of U.S. and foreign issuers; money market instruments. It invests primarily in investment-grade debt obligations, rated at the time of purchase by at least one major rating agency, but may invest up to 10% of its net assets in high yield bonds.
Is BUBSX a good dividend investment in 2026?
BUBSX offers a 4.11% forward yield with a 50% payout ratio. Strand Safety Score: N/A. The 5-year dividend CAGR of 0% is modest — investors should weigh current income against growth alternatives.
BUBSX DRIP calculator — what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your BUBSX portfolio grows to $15.0K vs $14.1K without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
BUBSX dividend growth history & forecast
BUBSX has grown its dividend by 0% over the last year and 0% annually over 5 years. At this pace, an investor who holds for 10+ years will see their yield on cost grow substantially above the current 4.11%.
ETFs do not file income statements or cash flow statements. Their dividend safety depends on the underlying index quality, fund methodology, and holdings composition. Use the Holdings page to analyze individual stocks in this fund.
🌍 BUBSX Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold BUBSX.
Gross yield
4.11%
Tax rate
15.00%
After-tax yield
3.49%
Real yield (−CPI)
0.69%
Account/Country
Tax Rate
After-tax Yield
Real Yield
$10K Annual Income
🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k
0%
4.11%
1.31%
$411 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓
15%
3.49%
0.69%
$349 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%)
20%
3.29%
0.49%
$329 / yr
🇬🇧 UK ISA
0%
4.11%
1.31%
$411 / yr
🇬🇧 UK Taxable
8.75%
3.75%
0.95%
$375 / yr
🇨🇦 TFSA
0%
4.11%
1.31%
$411 / yr
🇨🇦 CA Taxable
25%
3.08%
0.28%
$308 / yr
🇦🇺 Super (pension)
15%
3.49%
0.69%
$349 / yr
🇦🇺 AU Taxable
30%
2.88%
0.08%
$288 / yr
🇩🇪 DE Taxable
26.375%
3.03%
0.23%
$303 / yr
🇫🇷 FR Taxable
30%
2.88%
0.08%
$288 / yr
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 BUBSX Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
29yr
Years for dividends to fully repay your BUBSX investment of $10.13/share (🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · 15.00% tax)
$10K invested · 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$4.1K
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
−$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$1.6K
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in BUBSX for:
Shares needed
67,867
Capital required
$687,493
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $0.42/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 BUBSX Dividend Payment Schedule
BUBSX pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
Jan
Feb
Mar
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Apr
May
Jun
💰
Jul
Aug
Sep
💰
Oct
Nov
Dec
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10 shares
$0.88 / payment
$3.54 / year after tax
100 shares
$8.84 / payment
$35.36 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$88.41 / payment
$353.63 / year after tax
📊 BUBSX vs Financial Services Benchmarks
How BUBSX compares to typical Financial Services averages.
Benchmark: Financial Services
Dividend Yield▲+1.21% vs sectorBetter
BUBSX
4.11%
avg
2.90%
5Y Dividend CAGR▼-7.10% vs sectorBelow avg
BUBSX
0.00%
avg
7.10%
Payout Ratio▼+12.00% vs sectorBelow avg
BUBSX
50.00%
avg
38.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for BUBSX sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ BUBSX Insider Activity
No recent SEC filings reported in the last 90 days.
📊 About This Data
Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. DividendFlow is not a registered investment advisor. Projections generated by the BUBSX dividend calculator are estimates based on historical data and user inputs. Actual future returns, stock prices, and dividend payments will vary. Dividends can be cut or suspended at any time. All investments carry risk, including the loss of principal. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Full disclaimer →