IQ MacKay ESG Core Plus Bond ETF (ESGB)
| Assets | $25.77M |
| NAV | $24.54 |
| Expense Ratio | 0.39% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 1.05M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $0.21 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.85% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 1, 2021 |
| 1-Year Return | -2.08% |
| Volume | 80 |
| Open | 24.46 |
| Previous Close | 24.58 |
| Day's Range | 24.50 - 24.50 |
| 52-Week Low | 24.46 |
| 52-Week High | 24.46 |
| Beta | -0.22 |
| Holdings | 244 |
| Inception Date | Jun 29, 2021 |
About ESGB
The investment seeks total return, while incorporating the Subadvisor's ESG investment strategy. The fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in bonds, which include all types of debt securities. The fund generally seeks to invest in a broad portfolio of corporate, government, and mortgage-related and asset-backed securities. The fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in securities that meet MacKay Shields LLC's (the "Subadvisor") ESG criteria. The fund will generally seek to maintain a portfolio modified duration to worst within 2.5 years (plus or minus) of the duration of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index.
Top 10 Holdings
29.84% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| United States Treasury Notes 0.375% | T 0.375 10.31.23 | 6.69% |
| Blackrock Treasury Trust Instl 62 | N/A | 4.30% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 1.875% | XIT 1.875 11.15.51 | 3.96% |
| 5 Year Treasury Note Future Mar 22 | N/A | 3.84% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 2% | N/A | 3.33% |
| 2 Year Treasury Note Future Mar 22 | N/A | 2.33% |
| US Treasury Bond Future Mar 22 | N/A | 1.67% |
| Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation 2.5% | N/A | 1.30% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 2% | N/A | 1.28% |
| United States Treasury Notes 0.125% | N/A | 1.14% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2021 | $0.03718 | Jan 6, 2022 |
| Dec 1, 2021 | $0.03406 | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Nov 1, 2021 | $0.03374 | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Oct 1, 2021 | $0.033 | Oct 7, 2021 |
| Sep 1, 2021 | $0.03456 | Sep 8, 2021 |
| Aug 2, 2021 | $0.03518 | Aug 6, 2021 |
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