iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD)
| Assets | $31.93B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.14% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 297.80M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $4.95 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.51% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payout Ratio | 54.14% |
| Volume | 30,072,498 |
| Open | 109.85 |
| Previous Close | 109.98 |
| Day's Range | 109.76 - 109.96 |
| 52-Week Low | 105.39 |
| 52-Week High | 112.93 |
| Beta | 0.47 |
| Holdings | 3088 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | $0.44648 | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $0.38283 | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $0.40785 | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | $0.43646 | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.41348 | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $0.40245 | Nov 6, 2025 |
Performance
LQD had a total return of 8.61% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.51%.
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