LQD — iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (ticker: LQD) is a bond ETF issued by BlackRock, Inc. tracking iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade Index. It was launched on 2002-07-22.
About LQD
LQD is an exchange-traded fund that tracks the iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade Index. It invests in USD-denominated, investment-grade corporate bonds, offering exposure to the U.S. corporate bond market. The fund holds 3087 bonds.
Investors might consider LQD for diversified exposure to investment-grade corporate debt across various maturities. Its assets under management are $29.37 billion, and it has an expense ratio of 0.14%.
- Tracks the iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade Index.
- Invests in U.S. dollar-denominated, investment-grade corporate bonds.
- Holds 3087 bond positions.
- Expense ratio of 0.14%.
- AUM of $29.37 billion.
Returns (Total Return)
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1 Day | -0.10% |
| 1 Week | -0.80% |
| 1 Month | -1.04% |
| 3 Months | -1.91% |
| 6 Months | -2.32% |
| YTD | -1.93% |
| 1 Year | 2.58% |
| 3 Years | 11.87% |
| 5 Years | -3.97% |
| 10 Years | — |
| Since Inception | — |
Top Holdings
| # | Security | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BLK CSH FND TREASURY SL AGENCY-5.31% | N/A | 1.99% |
| 2 | BLK CSH FND TREASURY SL AGENCY-5.31% | N/A | 1.99% |
| 3 | BLK CSH FND TREASURY SL AGENCY-4.60% | 66922477 | 1.79% |
| 4 | BLK CSH FND TREASURY SL AGENCY-4.60% | 66922477 | 1.79% |
| 5 | BLK CSH FND TREASURY SL AGENCY-4.60% | 66922477 | 1.79% |
| 6 | BLK CSH FND TREASURY SL AGENCY-4.60% | 66922477 | 1.79% |
| 7 | BLK CSH FND TREASURY SL AGENCY-4.60% | 66922477 | 1.79% |
| 8 | BLK CSH FND TREASURY SL AGENCY | N/A | 1.63% |
| 9 | BLK CSH FND TREASURY SL AGENCY | N/A | 1.63% |
| 10 | BLK CSH FND TREASURY SL AGENCY | N/A | 1.63% |
Fund Profile
| Issuer | BlackRock, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Brand | iShares |
| Asset Class | bond |
| Strategy | Vanilla |
| Structure | ETF |
| Category | Corporate, Broad-based |
| Segment | Fixed Income: U.S. - Corporate, Broad-based Investment Grade |
| Region | North America |
| Index Tracked | iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade Index |
| Inception Date | 2002-07-22 |
| Tax on Distributions | Ordinary income |
Quick Facts
| Ticker | LQD |
|---|---|
| Full Name | iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF |
| Issuer | BlackRock, Inc. |
| Asset Class | bond |
| Expense Ratio | 0.00% |
| AUM | $29.89B |
| Inception | 2002-07-22 |
| Index Tracked | iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade Index |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does LQD track?
LQD (iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF) tracks iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade Index, a bond benchmark.
What is the expense ratio of LQD?
LQD has an expense ratio of 0.00% per year.
What is the AUM of LQD?
LQD has approximately $29.89B in assets under management.
Does LQD pay a dividend?
LQD distributes income according to its prospectus (Ordinary income tax treatment). Check the dividend history tab for ex-dividend dates and yield.
Who issues LQD?
LQD is issued by BlackRock, Inc. under the iShares brand, launched on 2002-07-22.
Open the interactive LQD dashboard for charts, historical fund flows, holdings breakdown and seasonality patterns.