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 NHI fall intoTier 3: Specialty. This suggests they share a similar risk profile and volatility expectation.
| Metric | CSB | NHI |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | 0.00% | 17.42% |
| NAV Change (1Y) | 0.00% | 13.27% |
| Max Drawdown | 0.00% | -15.76% |
| 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.
NHI (National Health Investors Inc.) is a sector-specific income 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: Concentrates on sector-specific opportunities, typically REITs, MLPs, or BDCs with higher baseline yields.
In the head-to-head battle of CSB vs NHI, the choice depends on your specific goal. NHI wins for Immediate Income with a 4.15% yield. However, NHI 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: 0.19%
$16/mo
($191/year)
Frequency: monthly
NHI
Annual Yield: 4.15%
$346/mo
($4,148/year)
Frequency: quarterly
Income Gap: NHI generates $3,957/year more than CSB on the same $100k investment.
Over 20 years, that's $79,148 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. NHI has delivered a superior Total Return of 17.42% over the past year.
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