iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD)
| Assets | $29.19B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.14% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 330.50M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $4.94 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.61% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payout Ratio | 54.02% |
| Volume | 33,663,479 |
| Open | 107.16 |
| Previous Close | 106.96 |
| Day's Range | 107.02 - 107.39 |
| 52-Week Low | 106.93 |
| 52-Week High | 112.93 |
| Beta | 0.43 |
| Holdings | 3134 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | $0.38153 | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | $0.41325 | Jun 4, 2026 |
| May 1, 2026 | $0.42455 | May 6, 2026 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | $0.44648 | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $0.38283 | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $0.40785 | Feb 5, 2026 |
Performance
LQD had a total return of 3.76% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.40%.
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