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FUSD ETF — Federated Hermes Ultrashort Bond ETF
Federated Hermes Ultrashort Bond ETF (FUSD)
Updated November 6, 2026.
Verdict as of November 6, 2026 close
FUSD's distribution is rated unproven by the Dividend Vision Distribution Safety Score™ (50/100, low confidence). It pays monthly and its distribution rate is 4.86%. The latest total cash payment per current share, $0.101 with an ex-date of October 30, 2026, was 1.9% lower than the previous $0.103. It is not yet confirmed whether this is a cut to the regular payout or a one-off difference.
Sources: Federated Hermes, Section 19a-1 notices, scoring methodology.
FUSD is a low-cost ETF. Its distribution rate is 4.86%, its trailing-12-month yield is 1.58%, its expense ratio is 0.18%. Dividend Vision Distribution Safety Score™ is 50/100 (Unproven). Total return is 1.2% over the past 0.4 years, 1.0 points ahead of SPY at 0.2%.
Federated Hermes Ultrashort Bond ETF is a fixed-income fund that tracks ultrashort-duration bonds, offering exposure to short-term debt securities with minimal interest-rate sensitivity. The fund currently distributes at a high rate with an expense ratio of 0.18%, though it does not maintain a regular distribution schedule. It appeals to income-focused investors seeking high current yields from a conservative, low-duration bond strategy.
FUSD dividend yield and income
Price as of 2026-11-06.
The distribution rate (4.86%) has no calculation basis on file. Trailing-12-month yield (1.58%) is the last year of cash distributions by ex-date divided by the current price. The dividend amount is $0.101. The ex-dividend date is 10/30/2026. The payment date is 11/02/2026.
| Ex-date | Amount | Change from previous payment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-30 | $0.101 | -1.9% Total cash (unclassified) |
| 2026-09-30 | $0.103 | 8.4% Total cash (unclassified) |
| 2026-08-31 | $0.095 | 0.0% Total cash (unclassified) |
| 2026-07-31 | $0.095 | — |
| 2026 YTD total (partial launch year) | $0.394 | — |
FUSD performance versus SPY
Total return is 1.2% over the past 0.4 years, 1.0 points ahead of SPY at 0.2%.
| Window | Total return | CAGR |
|---|---|---|
| 1M | 0.5% | — |
| 3M | 0.8% | — |
| YTD | 1.2% | — |
| Since inception 2026-06-24 · 0.4 years | 1.2% | — |
FUSD key facts
- Distribution Safety Score™
- 50 · Unproven
- Issuer
- Federated Hermes
- Asset type
- ETF
- Asset class
- Fixed Income
- Inception date
- 06/24/2026
- Expense ratio
- 0.18%
- Distribution rate
- 4.86%
- Distribution frequency
- Monthly
- Trailing yield
- 1.58%
- Last close
- $24.93 (as of 2026-11-06)
- AUM
- $35,910,904
- Average volume
- 13,358
- Dividend
- $0.101
- Ex-dividend date
- 10/30/2026
- Payment date
- 11/02/2026
How Dividend Vision calculates yield and returns
Distribution rate (4.86%) has no calculation basis on file. Issuer rates can use a different denominator and date, including ex-date NAV. Trailing-12-month yield (1.58%) is the sum of split-adjusted cash distributions with ex-dates in the last 12 months, divided by the published price. It lags a recent raise or cut. Total return uses split-adjusted close with distributions reinvested on the ex-dividend date (a modeling convention, not the cash-settlement date) from the first stored bar on or after inception through the latest bar, compared with the same window on the benchmark. That is the security's total return, not your personal gain/loss.
Yield and safety methodology · Distribution rate methodology · Distribution Safety Score methodology
Sources and review
Primary sources: Federated Hermes; prices and distributions from Dividend Vision, derived from vendor EOD data.
Reviewed by Bert Sweet, CEO and Co-owner of Dividend Vision. Methodology: Distribution Safety Score.
Who may consider FUSD — and who may not
FUSD may suit someone looking for low-cost broad dividend exposure, moderate current income with a quality tilt. It is a weaker fit for investors hunting double-digit covered-call yields. This is educational context, not a recommendation to buy or sell.
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Frequently asked questions
Does FUSD pay monthly?
Yes. FUSD currently pays monthly.
What is FUSD's expense ratio?
FUSD's expense ratio is 0.18%.
What is FUSD's dividend yield?
FUSD's distribution rate is 4.86%, paid monthly, with a 0.18% expense ratio — no calculation basis on file.
When does FUSD pay a dividend?
FUSD pays monthly. The dividend amount is $0.101. The ex-dividend date is 10/30/2026. The payment date is 11/02/2026.
How has FUSD performed?
Total return is 1.2% over the past 0.4 years, 1.0 points ahead of SPY at 0.2%.
Is FUSD a good investment?
FUSD's Dividend Vision Distribution Safety Score is 50 (Unproven). That is a risk signal, not investment advice. Its distribution rate is 4.86% (no calculation basis on file). Compare peers below rather than treating any single figure as a buy or sell.
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FUSD's distribution is rated unproven by the Dividend Vision Distribution Safety Score™ (50/100, low confidence). It pays monthly and its distribution rate is 4.86%. The latest total cash payment per current share, $0.101 with an ex-date of October 30, 2026, was 1.9% lower than the previous $0.103. It is not yet confirmed whether this is a cut to the regular payout or a one-off difference.
Sources: Federated Hermes, Section 19a-1 notices, scoring methodology.
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