HYG is iShares's iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (High Yield Bond). Trading at $79.16. Current dividend yield: 5.87%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $4.69 |
| Current yield | 5.87% |
| Payment frequency | Monthly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 03, 2026(2 days ago) |
| Most recent payment date | Aug 03, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.3843 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 1.57% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 5.68% |
| Expense ratio | 0.49% |
| Payout ratio | 0% |
| Market cap | $16.95B |
| Exchange | PCX |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | $0.4350 |
| 2026-08-03 | $0.3843 |
| 2026-07-01 | $0.3688 |
| 2026-06-01 | $0.4090 |
| 2026-05-01 | $0.4187 |
| 2026-04-01 | $0.3837 |
| 2026-03-02 | $0.3937 |
| 2026-02-02 | $0.3987 |
About HYG
The underlying index is a rules-based index consisting of U.S. dollar-denominated, high yield corporate bonds for sale in the U.S. The fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of the underlying index, and the fund will invest at least 90% of its assets in fixed income securities of the types included in the underlying index that the advisor believes will help the fund track the underlying index.
Frequently asked
What is HYG's dividend yield?
HYG (iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF) currently has a dividend yield of 5.87%, which works out to about $4.69 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is HYG's next ex-dividend date?
HYG's next ex-dividend date is Sep 03, 2026 (2 days ago). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did HYG last pay a dividend?
HYG's most recent dividend payment date was Aug 03, 2026.
How often does HYG pay dividends?
HYG pays dividends on a monthly schedule.
How fast is HYG growing its dividend?
HYG has been growing its dividend at a 5.68% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-09-05. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.