LQD ETF — Holdings & Analysis

This exchange-traded fund (ETF) is engineered to closely mirror the financial performance of an underlying index. 0.14% expense ratio, $33.2B AUM, 3161 holdings, inception 2002.

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

This exchange-traded fund (ETF) is engineered to closely mirror the financial performance of an underlying index. 0.14% expense ratio, $33.2B AUM, 3161 holdings, inception 2002.

ETF Overview

This benchmark comprises a selection of high-quality corporate bonds, all of which are issued and traded in U.S. dollars.

This exchange-traded fund (ETF) is engineered to closely mirror the financial performance of an underlying index. This benchmark comprises a selection of high-quality corporate bonds, all of which are issued and traded in U.S. dollars. iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF provides exposure to the fixed income market. The portfolio is broadly diversified with 3161 holdings.

Risk Metrics

With 3161 holdings, the fund offers broad diversification that mitigates individual security risk. Heavy allocation to Cash & Others (100.0%) means sector-specific downturns could disproportionately affect performance. With a beta of 1.36, this fund is more volatile than the broader market.

Expense Ratio

0.14%

What does LQD hold?

Holding	Weight
BlackRock Cash Funds Treasury SL Agency (XTSLA)	0.83%

How Is the Fund Allocated?

Sector	Weight
Cash & Others	100.0%

Country	Weight
United States	87.0%
United Kingdom	3.4%
Canada	2.4%
Japan	1.9%
Other	1.3%
Netherlands	0.7%
Spain	0.7%
Australia	0.6%
Singapore	0.6%
Ireland	0.5%

Dividend Yield

4.66%

JPMorgan International Bond Opportunities ETF (JPIB) — 0.50% expense ratio
IDX Dynamic Fixed Income ETF (DYFI) — 1.12% expense ratio
Invesco Taxable Municipal Bond ETF (BAB) — 0.28% expense ratio
Day Hagan / Ned Davis Research Smart Sector Fixed Income ETF (SSFI) — 0.76% expense ratio
Bluemonte Long Term Bond ETF (BLTD) — 0.23% expense ratio
Academy Veteran Impact ETF (VETZ) — 0.35% expense ratio
Brookstone Intermediate Bond ETF (BAMB) — 1.04% expense ratio
Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETF (FTSD) — 0.25% expense ratio

iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) (Equity) — 0.19% expense ratio
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) (Equity) — 0.72% expense ratio
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) (Equity) — 0.32% expense ratio
iShares Russell Mid-Cap ETF (IWR) (Equity) — 0.18% expense ratio
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF (EEMS) (Equity) — 0.72% expense ratio
iShares FinTech Active ETF (BPAY) (Equity) — 0.66% expense ratio

Risk Metrics

Beta: 1.36

Questions & Answers

What is iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD)?

With $33.2B in assets under management, it is one of the larger funds in its category.

What is the expense ratio for LQD?

iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF has an expense ratio of 0.14%, which is considered low for fixed income ETFs. This means for every $10,000 invested, annual fees would be approximately $14.

Lower expense ratios generally lead to better long-term returns, all else being equal.

How long has LQD been around?

iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF was launched in 2002, making it 24 years old. As one of the longer-running ETFs, it has an extensive performance track record through multiple market cycles. It is managed by IShares.

Does LQD pay dividends?

Yes, iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF currently offers a dividend yield of approximately 4.66%. This is a high-yield ETF relative to the broader market. Dividend distributions are typically paid quarterly, though the amount can vary.

What is the current NAV of LQD?

iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF has a net asset value (NAV) of approximately $106.08 per share. The NAV represents the per-share value of the fund's underlying assets minus liabilities.

Market price may differ slightly from NAV due to supply and demand dynamics during trading hours.