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LQD Dividend Calculator

Calculate how much dividend income iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with LQD's current 4.60% yield and 10.2% dividend growth rate.

Dividend Yield: 4.60%

Annual Dividend: $4.94 per share

Share Price: $107.56

LQD DRIP Calculator

Model LQD 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): 10.2% per year

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

A $1,000 investment in LQD on 2016-05-01 would be worth $1,324.5 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of 32.5%.

Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $1,274.54 (27.5% return). Reinvesting dividends added $49.96 in extra value.

Starting share price: $119.39 — Current share price: $107.46

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LQD's current dividend yield?

LQD (iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF) currently has a dividend yield of 4.60%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $460 per year in dividend income before taxes.

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

To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from LQD at its current yield of 4.60%, you would need approximately $260,870 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.

Does LQD pay monthly dividends?

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

Is LQD's dividend safe?

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

What is LQD's dividend growth rate?

LQD's 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 10.2% per year. This growth rate is pre-loaded into the calculator above to give you a realistic projection.

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

A $1,000 investment in LQD on 2016-05-01 would be worth approximately $1,324.5 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a 32.5% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $1,274.54 — meaning DRIP added $49.96 in extra value.

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