iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the New York Stock Exchange Arca. It pays a current dividend yield of 4.89% ($5.05 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was October 1, 2026, with payment scheduled for October 6, 2026. market capitalization is approximately $28.79B. Review LQD dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

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LQD fund composition

LQD holds 3181 positions. It charges an expense ratio of 0.14%, and manages $28.78B.

Sector allocation

Cash & Others100.0%Banking23.0%Other13.1%Healthcare11.8%Communications10.6%Energy7.9%Consumer Cyclical7.6%Consumer Non-Cyclical5.2%Other20.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD)

What is iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF's dividend yield?
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 4.89%, which works out to $5.05 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF pay its next dividend?
The most recent ex-dividend date was October 1, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is October 6, 2026.
How many years has iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF increased its dividend?
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD) has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years.
Is iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF a Dividend Aristocrat?
No. Dividend Aristocrat status requires an S&P 500 listing and 25 or more consecutive years of dividend increases. iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD) currently has 4 years of consecutive increases.
What sector is iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF in?
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Asset Management - Bonds industry.