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iShares BBB Rated Corporate Bond ETF
LQDB performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 17, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.39% | -0.45% | +0.51% | +4.53% | +16.71% | +0.48% |
| Flows | +$4M | +$9M | +$13M | +$17M | +$34M | -$3M |
Characteristics
The iShares BBB Rated Corporate Bond ETF is built to track the iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade BBB 0+ TRI - 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 | 1506 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | May 20, 2021 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of May 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 1,506
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Maturity
Credit rating
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +3.91% | +3.85% | +5.40% | +6.48% |
Max drawdown | -1.54% | -2.66% | -5.82% | -21.72% |
Max drawdown duration | 39d | 122d | 131d | 1493d |
Time to recover | 10d | 92d | 40d | 1100d |
Replication quality
Data as of June 30, 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 LQDB?
LQDB is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by iShares.
What index does LQDB track?
LQDB tracks the iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade BBB 0+ TRI - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does LQDB 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 LQDB?
The total expense ratio (TER) of LQDB is 0.15%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was LQDB launched?
LQDB was launched on May 20, 2021, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of LQDB?
LQDB is issued by iShares.
What is the AUM of LQDB?
As of July 17, 2026, LQDB manages $59.85 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has LQDB performed recently?
As of July 17, 2026, LQDB delivered a return of -0.39% over the past month (1M performance), -0.45% over the past three months (3M), and 0.51% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for LQDB?
As of July 17, 2026, LQDB has seen net flows of +$4M in the past month (1M flow) and +$13M year-to-date (YTD).
Does LQDB pay dividends?
As of July 17, 2026, LQDB has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 4.74%.
How many holdings are in LQDB
As of May 31, 2026, LQDB holds 1506 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is LQDB?
As of May 31, 2026, LQDB holds 1506 securities, with 8.74% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of LQDB?
As of May 31, 2026, LQDB holds a portfolio of 1506 underlyings, with its largest positions including BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury, Shire US, 3.2% 23sep2026, USD and Ford Motor Credit Company, 7.122% 7nov2033, USD. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does LQDB invest in?
As of May 31, 2026, LQDB has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does LQDB focus on?
As of May 31, 2026, LQDB is primarily exposed to Communication services.
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