iShares Convertible Bond ETF (ICVT)
| Assets | $2.59B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.20% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 30.25M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.86 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.16% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| 1-Year Return | +10.21% |
| Volume | 222,083 |
| Open | 85.21 |
| Previous Close | 85.40 |
| Day's Range | 85.20 - 86.41 |
| 52-Week Low | 75.97 |
| 52-Week High | 89.71 |
| Beta | 0.74 |
| Holdings | 339 |
| Inception Date | Jun 2, 2015 |
About ICVT
Fund Home PageThe iShares Convertible Bond ETF (ICVT) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in broad credit fixed income. The fund tracks an index of USD-denominated convertible bonds weighted by market value. The index contains only cash-pay convertibles and excludes mandatory and preferred convertibles. ICVT was launched on Jun 2, 2015 and is issued by BlackRock.
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2024 | $0.280 | n/a |
| Dec 2, 2024 | $0.147 | n/a |
| Nov 1, 2024 | $0.142 | Nov 6, 2024 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | $0.151 | Oct 4, 2024 |
| Sep 3, 2024 | $0.153 | Sep 6, 2024 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | $0.150 | Aug 6, 2024 |
News
ICVT: A Bond ETF With A Taste Of Stocks
iShares Convertible Bond ETF holds over 300 cash pay convertible bonds, with a focus on technology and consumer cyclicals. ICVT's track record is underwhelming: risk metrics are similar to those of a ...
ICVT: A Convertible Bond Fund For Those Unsure What Comes Next
iShares Convertible Bond ETF offers investors the benefits of equity upside without the same downside exposure. The ICVT ETF has a well-diversified portfolio with an effective duration of 1.40 years a...
ICVT: Could Be In Line For Growth
iShares Convertible Bond ETF has been stagnant compared to broader U.S. indices despite strong equity markets, particularly in tech. The equity component in the ICVT ETF, which is also exposed 40% to ...
ICVT: If You Don't Know Convertibles Yet, It's Time You Did
Convertible bonds offer the potential for high rewards and diversification in a volatile market. The iShares Convertible Bond ETF is a recommended investment for 2024 due to its potential for competit...
ICVT And Bond Tactical Allocation
iShares Convertible Bond ETF portfolio holds over 300 cash-pay convertible bonds. Technology represents 38% of asset value. Correlation to stocks may mitigate risks in a bond ETF portfolio or a tactic...
ICVT: Low-Cost Convertible Bond Exposure Outperforms Active CEFs
ICVT: Low-Cost Convertible Bond Exposure Outperforms Active CEFs
ICVT: Expect A Period Of Strong Performance
ICVT, a Convertible Bond ETF, had an exceptional run in 2020 right after the COVID market crash. We believe that the current market recovery after the bear market of 2022 presents a similar opportunit...
ICVT Maybe A Little Too Cheap Given The Equity Option
ICVT contains convertible bonds primarily of tech stocks. While tech stocks are languishing right now, the volatility of markets and potential of peaking inflation in the next months give value to the...
ICVT Doesn't Make Sense To Us In The Current Market
Convertibles have a call option on the upside and a fixed income security on the downside. In an environment where a possible market fall will coincide with an interest rate increase, both elements of...
ICVT: Portfolio And Performance Update
ICVT invests in cash pay convertible bonds. More than 40% of asset value is in convertibles issued by tech companies.
Ride The Bull Market With Convertibles, +7% Yield, Monthly Pay: CCD
Convertible bonds offer the capital-appreciation potential of stock portfolios while also supplying the safety and yield of bonds. The best of both worlds. The best way to invest in convertibles is th...
ICVT: A Tactical View On Convertible Bonds
ICVT facts and portfolio. Historical behavior. A tactical ETF rotation.
iShares Convertible Bond ETF On Covert Mission To Lower Costs Of Capital and Boost Returns
iShares Convertible Bond ETF On Covert Mission To Lower Costs Of Capital and Boost Returns
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