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HYG Dividend Calculator

Calculate how much dividend income iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with HYG's current 6.14% yield and 5.7% dividend growth rate.

Dividend Yield: 6.14%

Share Price: $77.23

HYG DRIP Calculator

Model HYG dividend reinvestment with customizable yield, growth rate, contribution, and time horizon. Compare DRIP vs no-DRIP returns and see year-by-year projection tables.

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR): 5.7% per year

What If You Invested $1,000 in HYG 10 Years Ago?

A $1,000 investment in HYG on 2016-09-30 would be worth $1,642.99 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of 64.3%.

Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $1,464.86 (46.5% return). Reinvesting dividends added $178.13 in extra value.

Starting share price: $87.26 — Current share price: $77.23

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HYG's current dividend yield?

HYG (iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF) currently has a dividend yield of 6.14%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $614 per year in dividend income before taxes.

How much HYG do I need to make $1,000 per month in dividends?

To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from HYG at its current yield of 6.14%, you would need approximately $195,440 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.

Does HYG pay monthly dividends?

Yes, HYG pays dividends monthly, making it popular with income investors who want regular cash flow.

Is HYG's dividend safe?

Payout ratio data is not available for HYG. Review the company's earnings and cash flow statements for a safety assessment.

What is HYG's dividend growth rate?

HYG's 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 5.7% per year. This growth rate is pre-loaded into the calculator above to give you a realistic projection.

What would $1,000 invested in HYG 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in HYG on 2016-09-30 would be worth approximately $1,642.99 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a 64.3% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $1,464.86 — meaning DRIP added $178.13 in extra value.

See full dividend history and analysis on the HYG dividend page.