iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG)
| Assets | $16.96B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.49% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 213.40M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $4.69 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.88% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payout Ratio | 54.13% |
| Volume | 20,714,630 |
| Open | 79.62 |
| Previous Close | 79.61 |
| Day's Range | 79.58 - 79.71 |
| 52-Week Low | 78.57 |
| 52-Week High | 81.36 |
| Beta | 0.40 |
| Holdings | 1333 |
| Inception Date | Apr 4, 2007 |
About HYG
Fund Home PageThe iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the iBoxx USD Liquid High Yield index. The fund tracks a market-weighted index of US high-yield corporate debt. HYG was launched on Apr 4, 2007 and is issued by BlackRock.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2026 | $0.38429 | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | $0.36879 | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | $0.40897 | Jun 4, 2026 |
| May 1, 2026 | $0.41871 | May 6, 2026 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | $0.38373 | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $0.39374 | Mar 5, 2026 |
Performance
HYG had a total return of 4.50% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.96%.
News
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