iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD)
| Assets | $29.84B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.14% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 269.40M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $4.81 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.45% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payout Ratio | 52.60% |
| Volume | 29,475,104 |
| Open | 108.16 |
| Previous Close | 108.41 |
| Day's Range | 108.01 - 108.19 |
| 52-Week Low | 103.45 |
| 52-Week High | 114.07 |
| Beta | 0.43 |
| Holdings | 2919 |
| 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.
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 | $0.40193 | Jul 7, 2025 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | $0.39632 | Jun 5, 2025 |
| May 1, 2025 | $0.43194 | May 6, 2025 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | $0.41678 | Apr 4, 2025 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | $0.41474 | Mar 6, 2025 |
| Feb 3, 2025 | $0.38898 | Feb 6, 2025 |
Performance
LQD had a total return of 4.47% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.43%.
News
LQD: Be Careful Of The Dislocation Trap
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LQD: A Bad Time For Investing In Corporate Bonds
The LQD ETF isn't offering enough extra yield compared to safer US government bonds to be worth the risk. Credit spreads remain too tight, in my opinion. This presents a risk for the current holders o...
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LQD: Avoid Long-Duration Corporate Bonds For Now
Tight credit spreads limit LQD ETF's upside potential in current markets. The Fed is guiding fewer rate cuts for 2025 amid heightened inflation risks. I recommend avoiding buying long-duration corpora...
Avoid Duration Bets Like LQD
The iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF has underperformed due to its long duration and sensitivity to rate changes amidst inflation. Credit spreads are at historically low levels, off...
LQD: Rock-Bottom Options-Adjusted Spread, Unfavorable To Treasuries
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LQD: Getting Ready For 3% Cash Yields, IG Credit Still Appealing
I maintain a buy rating on LQD due to its solid 4.8% yield and favorable technical momentum, despite the Fed's rate cuts. LQD offers exposure to a broad range of U.S. investment-grade corporate bonds,...
JBBB Vs. LQD: Which Is Best For Income Investors And Retirees
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LQD: A Great Way To Access Investment Grade Bonds
Fed pivots towards rate-cutting cycle, potential end of a bear market. iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD) offers broad exposure to US investment-grade corporate bond market. LQD...
U.S. Weekly Fund Flows Insight Report: General U.S. Treasury ETFs Take In $1.4 Billion, Eleventh Consecutive Weekly Inflow
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U.S. Weekly Fund Flows Insight Report: Equity ETFs Attract $20.9 Billion, Largest Weekly Intake Of 2024
During LSEG Lipper's fund flows week that ended June 26, 2024, investors were overall net purchasers of fund assets for the eighth week in 10, adding a net $14.3 billion. Both active and passive fixed...
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During LSEG Lipper's fund-flows week that ended June 12, 2024, investors were overall net purchasers of fund assets (including both conventional funds and ETFs) for the seventh week in eight, adding a...
U.S. Weekly FundFlows Insight Report: Money Market Funds Add $29.2 Billion During First Week Of June
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Top 10 Most Shorted ETFs Still Attract Inflows
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