iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD)
| Assets | $32.96B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.14% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 298.10M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $4.89 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.41% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Payout Ratio | 53.40% |
| 1-Year Return | +0.31% |
| Volume | 25,739,727 |
| Open | 111.02 |
| Previous Close | 110.97 |
| Day's Range | 110.70 - 111.03 |
| 52-Week Low | 103.45 |
| 52-Week High | 112.93 |
| Beta | 0.46 |
| Holdings | 3021 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.41348 | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $0.40245 | Nov 6, 2025 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | $0.40604 | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $0.38443 | Sep 5, 2025 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | $0.44416 | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | $0.40193 | Jul 7, 2025 |
News
LQD Offers Broader Bond Exposure Than VCLT, But With Higher Fees and Lower Yield
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LQD: A Bad Time For Investing In Corporate Bonds
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LQD: Rock-Bottom Options-Adjusted Spread, Unfavorable To Treasuries
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