iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD)
| Assets | $28.90B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.14% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Forward PE | n/a |
| Shares Out | 281.90M |
| Dividend | $5.05 (4.88%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payout Ratio | 55.17% |
| Volume | 28,491,441 |
| Open | 103.35 |
| Previous Close | 103.50 |
| Day's Range | 103.18 - 103.71 |
| 52-Week Low | 101.20 |
| 52-Week High | 112.93 |
| Beta | 0.44 |
| Holdings | 3173 |
| Inception Date | Jul 22, 2002 |
About LQD
Fund Home PageThe iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade index. The fund tracks a market-weighted index of US corporate investment-grade bonds across the maturity spectrum. LQD was launched on Jul 22, 2002 and is issued by BlackRock.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | $0.43866 | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | $0.44367 | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $0.45757 | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | $0.38153 | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | $0.41325 | Jun 4, 2026 |
| May 1, 2026 | $0.42455 | May 6, 2026 |
Performance
LQD had a total return of -3.37% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.25%.
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