iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
LQDDividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 24, 2025 | $0.44 | 2025-12-19 | 2025-12-19 |
| December 4, 2025 | $0.41 | 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-01 |
| November 6, 2025 | $0.40 | 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-03 |
| October 6, 2025 | $0.41 | 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-01 |
| September 5, 2025 | $0.38 | 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-02 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF has rewarded shareholders with 225 dividend payments over the past 18 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held LQD shares during this period received a total of $83.13 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.44/share was paid 30 days ago, on December 24, 2025.
- Yield & Schedule: LQD currently pays dividends monthly with an annual yield of 4.46%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2007, the dividend payout has decreased by 11.3%, from $0.49 to $0.44.
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