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iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
LQD performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of June 1, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.62% | -0.61% | +0.61% | +6.54% | +15.67% | +0.56% |
| Flows | -$841M | -$1.08B | +$462M | -$919M | -$5.28B | -$4.14B |
Characteristics
The iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF is built to track the Markit iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | iShares |
| N° of holdings | 3086 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | July 22, 2002 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of April 30, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 3,086
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Maturity
Credit rating
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +6.42% | +5.11% | +7.16% | +8.16% |
Max drawdown | -3.02% | -3.34% | -8.29% | -25.07% |
Max drawdown duration | 89d | 92d | 134d | 1713d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 43d | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of May 29, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is LQD?
LQD is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by iShares.
What index does LQD track?
LQD tracks the Markit iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does LQD invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Developed markets Investment Grade Corporate Bonds. It is part of the segment: Intl IG Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of LQD?
The total expense ratio (TER) of LQD is 0.14%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was LQD launched?
LQD was launched on July 22, 2002, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of LQD?
LQD is issued by iShares.
What is the AUM of LQD?
As of June 1, 2026, LQD manages $30.10 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has LQD performed recently?
As of June 1, 2026, LQD delivered a return of 0.62% over the past month (1M performance), -0.61% over the past three months (3M), and 0.61% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for LQD?
As of June 1, 2026, LQD has seen net flows of -$841M in the past month (1M flow) and +$462M year-to-date (YTD).
Does LQD pay dividends?
As of June 1, 2026, LQD has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 4.92%.
How many holdings are in LQD
As of April 30, 2026, LQD holds 3086 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is LQD?
As of April 30, 2026, LQD holds 3086 securities, with 3.4% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of LQD?
As of April 30, 2026, LQD holds a portfolio of 3086 underlyings, with its largest positions including US0669224778, Anheuser-Busch, 4.9% 1feb2046, USD and US023135DF00. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does LQD invest in?
As of April 30, 2026, LQD has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does LQD focus on?
As of April 30, 2026, LQD is primarily exposed to Banks.
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