LQDW is iShares's iShares Investment Grade Corporate Bond Buywrite Strategy ETF (Corporate Bond). Trading at $23.18. Current dividend yield: 12.65%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $2.93 |
| Current yield | 12.65% |
| Payment frequency | Monthly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 02, 2026(yesterday) |
| Most recent payment date | Aug 07, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.2008 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | — |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 9.33% |
| Expense ratio | 0.34% |
| Payout ratio | 0% |
| Market cap | $269M |
| Exchange | BTS |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | $0.1546 |
| 2026-08-04 | $0.2008 |
| 2026-07-02 | $0.1906 |
| 2026-06-02 | $0.1839 |
| 2026-05-04 | $0.1668 |
| 2026-04-02 | $0.3032 |
| 2026-03-03 | $0.1627 |
| 2026-02-03 | $0.2178 |
About LQDW
The fund will seek to write call options up to (but not exceeding) the full amount of shares of the underlying fund held in the fund (i.e., the short position in the call option is offset, or “covered,” by the long position the fund holds in shares of the underlying fund).
Frequently asked
What is LQDW's dividend yield?
LQDW (iShares Investment Grade Corporate Bond Buywrite Strategy ETF) currently has a dividend yield of 12.65%, which works out to about $2.93 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is LQDW's next ex-dividend date?
LQDW's next ex-dividend date is Sep 02, 2026 (yesterday). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did LQDW last pay a dividend?
LQDW's most recent dividend payment date was Aug 07, 2026.
How often does LQDW pay dividends?
LQDW pays dividends on a monthly schedule.
How fast is LQDW growing its dividend?
LQDW has been growing its dividend at a 9.33% 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 2026-09-03. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.