How have LQD shares performed in 2024?

iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF's stock was trading at $110.66 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, LQD stock has decreased by 5.1% and is now trading at $104.97. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

How often does iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF?

iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF announced a dividend on Thursday, November 23rd. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, April 2nd will be paid a dividend of $0.4107 per share on Friday, April 5th. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, April 1st. This is a boost from the stock's previous dividend of $0.35. Read our dividend analysis for LQD .

What does LQD invest in?

iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF is a fixed income fund issued by iShares. LQD focuses on investment grade investments and follows the Markit iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade Index. The fund's investments total to approximately $28.38 billion assets under management.

What is the management fee for iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF?

iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF's management fee is 0.14% and has no other recorded expenses or fee waivers. The net expense ratio for LQD is 0.14%.

What other stocks do shareholders of iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF investors own include iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG) , Home Depot (HD) , Adobe (ADBE) , Intel (INTC) , Alibaba Group (BABA) , Verizon Communications (VZ) , Mastercard (MA) , Netflix (NFLX) , Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) and Walmart (WMT) .

Who are iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF's major shareholders?

iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Heartwood Wealth Advisors LLC (0.02%), Modus Advisors LLC (0.02%), NBC Securities Inc. (0.01%), Fifth Third Securities Inc. (0.01%), Burns J W & Co. Inc. NY (0.01%) and Sunbelt Securities Inc. (0.00%).

How do I buy shares of iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF?

Shares of LQD stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

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iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD) Price, Holdings, & News

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$104.81

-0.30 (-0.29%)

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Today's Range: $104.73
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$105.21
50-Day Range: $104.54
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$109.04
52-Week Range: $98.24
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$111.40

Volume: 17.02 million shs
Average Volume: 30.97 million shs
Market Capitalization: $27.94 billion

Assets Under Management: $28.38 billion
Dividend Yield: 4.35%
Net Expense Ratio: 0.14%

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About iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:LQD)

iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (the Fund), formerly iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund, is an exchange-traded fund (ETF). The Fund seeks to track the investment results of the Markit iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade Index (the Index), which is a rules-based index consisting of liquid, the United States dollar-denominated, investment-grade corporate bonds for sale in the United States. The Index may include large-, mid- or small-capitalization companies, and components primarily include consumer services, financial, and oil and gas companies. The components of the Index, and the degree to which these components represent certain industries, may change over time. The Index is a subset of the Markit iBoxx USD Corporate Bond Index. The Fund generally invests at least 90% of its assets in securities of the Index and at least 95% of its assets in investment-grade corporate bonds. The Fund’s investment adviser is BlackRock Fund Advisors.

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Fund Details

Issuer: iShares
Fund Name: iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
Tax Classification: Regulated Investment Company
Stock Exchange: NYSEARCA
Current Symbol: NYSEARCA:LQD
Inception Date: 7/22/2002
Fund Manager: James Mauro, Scott Radell
Previous Symbol: NYSE:LQD
Web: www.ishares.com
Phone: +1-800-4742737

Fund Focus

Asset Class: Fixed Income
Benchmark: Markit iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade Index
Category: Corporate
Focus: Investment Grade
Development Level: Developed Markets
Region: North America
Number of Holdings: 2770

Fund Statistics

Assets Under Management: $28.38 billion
Average Daily Volume: $28.78 million
Discount/Premium: -0.07%

Administrator, Advisor and Custodian

Administrator: State Street Bank and Trust Company
Advisor: BlackRock Fund Advisors
Custodian: State Street Bank and Trust Company
Distributor: BlackRock Investments, LLC
Transfer Agent: State Street Bank and Trust Company
Trustee: N/A
Lead Market Maker: Jane Street

Options

Optionable: Optionable
Options Volume: 69,545
Put Options: 35,423
Call Options: 34,122
Short Interest: 76,270,000 shs

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 266,600,000
Beta: 0.38
Creation Unit: 100,000
Creation Fee: $500.00

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iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF Expenses

Type	LQD	Investment Grade ETFs	Fixed Income ETFs	NYSEARCA ETFs	All ETFs
Management Fee	0.14%	0.22%	0.32%	0.50%	0.51%
Other Expenses	0.00%	0.12%	0.27%	0.64%	0.58%
Total Expense	0.14%	0.25%	0.40%	0.74%	0.70%
Fee Waiver	0.00%	-0.15%	-0.24%	-0.68%	-0.57%
Net Expense	0.14%	0.22%	0.35%	0.58%	0.58%

iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD) Holdings & Exposure

Top 10 LQD Holdings

BLK CSH FND TREASURY SL AGENCY
Holding Weight: 0.73%
ANHEUSER-BUSCH COMPANIES LLC - 4.9 2046-02-01
Holding Weight: 0.26%
CVS HEALTH CORP - 5.05 2048-03-25
Holding Weight: 0.21%
T-MOBILE USA INC - 3.88 2030-04-15
Holding Weight: 0.21%
GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC/THE - 6.75 2037-10-01
Holding Weight: 0.19%
PFIZER INVESTMENT ENTERPRISES PTE - 5.3 2053-05-19
Holding Weight: 0.17%
WARNERMEDIA HOLDINGS INC - 5.14 2052-03-15
Holding Weight: 0.16%
ABBVIE INC - 3.2 2029-11-21
Holding Weight: 0.15%
AT&T INC - 3.55 2055-09-15
Holding Weight: 0.15%
BOEING CO - 5.15 2030-05-01
Holding Weight: 0.15%

LQD Sector Exposure

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Key Executives

Joseph Kippels
Portfolio Manager of the Manager
Chris Mosellen
Portfolio Manager of the Manager
Lee Sterne (Age 50)
Senior Portfolio Manager of the Manager
John Sulski
Portfolio Manager of the Manager

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Should I Buy iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF Stock? LQD Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ET:

The ETF tracks the Markit iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade Index, providing exposure to a diversified portfolio of liquid, investment-grade corporate bonds in the United States.
Investors can benefit from the expertise of BlackRock Fund Advisors, the Fund's investment adviser, known for its experience in managing investment-grade corporate bond portfolios.
Monthly distributions, such as the recent declaration of $0.3643, can provide a steady income stream for investors seeking regular returns.
Investment-grade corporate bonds are generally considered less risky compared to lower-grade bonds, offering a balance of yield and safety for investors.
The Fund invests at least 90% of its assets in securities of the Index, ensuring a high correlation with the performance of the underlying benchmark.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ET for these reasons:

Interest rate risk: If interest rates rise, the value of existing bonds in the ETF may decrease, leading to potential capital losses for investors.
Inflation risk: Inflation erodes the purchasing power of fixed income investments like bonds, impacting the real returns for investors.
Limited potential for capital appreciation: Investment-grade corporate bonds are more focused on income generation rather than capital growth, which may not suit investors seeking high returns.
Market risk: Fluctuations in the overall bond market can affect the ETF's performance, subjecting investors to market volatility.
Credit risk: While investment-grade bonds are considered safer, there is still a risk of default by the issuing companies, which could impact the ETF's returns.

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

LQD ETF - Frequently Asked Questions

How have LQD shares performed in 2024?: iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF's stock was trading at $110.66 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, LQD stock has decreased by 5.1% and is now trading at $104.97.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
How often does iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF?: iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF announced a dividend on Thursday, November 23rd. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, April 2nd will be paid a dividend of $0.4107 per share on Friday, April 5th. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, April 1st. This is a boost from the stock's previous dividend of $0.35.
Read our dividend analysis for LQD.
What does LQD invest in?: iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF is a fixed income fund issued by iShares. LQD focuses on investment grade investments and follows the Markit iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade Index. The fund's investments total to approximately $28.38 billion assets under management.
What is the management fee for iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF?: iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF's management fee is 0.14% and has no other recorded expenses or fee waivers. The net expense ratio for LQD is 0.14%.

What other stocks do shareholders of iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF investors own include iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG), Home Depot (HD), Adobe (ADBE), Intel (INTC), Alibaba Group (BABA), Verizon Communications (VZ), Mastercard (MA), Netflix (NFLX), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) and Walmart (WMT).
Who are iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF's major shareholders?: iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Heartwood Wealth Advisors LLC (0.02%), Modus Advisors LLC (0.02%), NBC Securities Inc. (0.01%), Fifth Third Securities Inc. (0.01%), Burns J W & Co. Inc. NY (0.01%) and Sunbelt Securities Inc. (0.00%).
How do I buy shares of iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF?: Shares of LQD stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

This page (NYSEARCA:LQD) was last updated on 4/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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