iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD) ETF
$103.50
+0.82% Close Oct 15
LQD ETF is in a downtrend and trades 8.4% below its 52-week high of 112.93.
Open interactive chartLQD ETF price today
LQD ETF closed at 103.5, up 0.82% on the day. The day range ran from 103.33 to 103.69, on volume of 50.1 million shares against a 50-day average of 30.8 million. Year to date the ETF is down 6.07%, and its one-year return is down 7.67%. Over the past 52 weeks the price has moved between 101.2 and 112.93.
- Last close
- $103.50
- Day range
- $103.33 to $103.69
- 52-week range
- $101.20 to $112.93
- From 52-week high
- −8.4%
- Average volume (50 days)
- 30.8M
- 1 week
- +1.0%
- 1 month
- −0.9%
- 3 months
- −3.8%
- Year to date
- −6.1%
- 1 year
- −7.7%
- 3 years
- +2.2%
- 5 years
- −21.8%
Is LQD ETF in an uptrend?
No, LQD ETF is in a downtrend: it does not meet the Minervini Trend Template criteria and neither Daily Pivot Breakout momentum filter is active. Price is below its 200-day moving average.
No, LQD ETF is in a downtrend: it does not meet the Minervini Trend Template criteria and neither Daily Pivot Breakout momentum filter is active. Price is below its 200-day moving average. Zero of the 2 Daily Pivot momentum filters are active: the 100-day ROC is -4.5% against a minimum of 40%, and the 100-day EMA slope is -3.4% against a minimum of 25%. The Trend Template is not matched on the latest scan. The close of 103.5 sits below the 50-day SMA of 104.61 and the 200-day SMA of 108.05, and the 200-day SMA is falling at a rate of 0.74%. The moving averages are not stacked.
- Daily Pivot momentum filters
- 0 of 2 active
- 100-day ROC
- −4.5% filter at 40%: off
- 100-day EMA slope
- −3.4% filter at 25%: off
- Trend state
- Downtrend
- Minervini Trend Template
- Not met on the latest scan
- 50-day average
- Below
- 150-day average
- Below
- 200-day average
- Below
- 200-day slope (1 month)
- −0.74%
- ATR (14) % of price
- 0.64%
Momentum filters from the Daily Pivot Breakout indicator: 100-day rate of change and 100-day EMA slope, each against its minimum.
LQD support and resistance levels
LQD ETF sits 1.63% below its Daily Pivot high of 105.19, and its latest Daily Pivot low is 101.2, 2.22% below the close. Short-term support sits just under the price, with the 9-day EMA at 102.71 and the 21-day EMA at 103.09. Overhead, the 50-day SMA is at 104.61, the 150-day SMA at 107.16 and the 200-day SMA at 108.05.
| Level | Price | From close |
|---|---|---|
| 200-day SMA | $108.05 | +4.4% |
| 150-day SMA | $107.16 | +3.5% |
| 30-week SMA | $107.04 | +3.4% |
| Daily Pivot resistance (pivot high) | $105.19 | +1.6% |
| 50-day SMA | $104.61 | +1.1% |
| 21-day EMA | $103.09 | −0.4% |
| 9-day EMA | $102.71 | −0.8% |
| Latest Daily Pivot low | $101.20 | −2.2% |
Levels above the close act as resistance, levels below as support. Last close $103.50.
LQD breakout and scanner signals
LQD ETF has no recorded signals in the past year across the five scanners: Daily Pivot Breakout, Minervini Trend Template, Episodic Pivot, Ichimoku TK cross and 9/21 EMA cross. No newer signal has appeared in the last 5 sessions. Each scanner shows zero signals for the period.
| Scanner | Last signal (free view, 5 sessions late) | Past year |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Pivot Breakout | None in the last year | 0 |
| Minervini Trend Template | None in the last year | 0 |
| Episodic Pivot | None in the last year | 0 |
| Ichimoku TK cross | None in the last year | 0 |
| 9/21 EMA cross | None in the last year | 0 |
LQD seasonality by month
LQD ETF has its strongest average monthly returns in January at 0.62% and July at 0.62%, with July up in 63% of years. September has the weakest average at -0.86%, and it was up in only 44% of years. March shows an average of -0.54% and was up in 29% of years. October averages -0.55% and was up in 42% of years, based on 24 to 25 years of data.
- Jan+0.6%67% up
- Feb−0.4%58% up
- Mar−0.5%29% up
- Apr+0.1%67% up
- May+0.1%58% up
- Jun+0.1%50% up
- Jul+0.6%63% up
- Aug+0.4%52% up
- Sep−0.9%44% up
- Oct−0.6%42% up
- Nov+0.5%54% up
- Dec+0.3%42% up
Average monthly return over 24+ years of stored daily closes, and the share of years each month closed higher.
LQD earnings history
LQD ETF has four reported quarters in the current data. The Jul 16, 2026 report showed earnings of 1.17 against an estimate of 1.1, a surprise of 6.36%. The May 15, 2026 report came in at -0.61 against an estimate of -0.53. The Apr 30, 2026 report showed 2.68 against 2.03, a surprise of 32.02%. The Feb 25, 2026 report showed 0.43 against 0.16, a surprise of 168.75%.
| Reported | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | $1.10 | $1.17 | +6.4% |
| May 15, 2026 | $-0.53 | $-0.61 | +15.1% |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $2.03 | $2.68 | +32.0% |
| Feb 25, 2026 | $0.16 | $0.43 | +168.8% |
LQD bull and bear case
LQD ETF has no bullish factors listed in the current scan. The bearish list has three items. Neither Daily Pivot momentum filter is active, with the 100-day ROC at -4.5% and the 100-day EMA slope at -3.4%. The ETF does not meet the Minervini Trend Template on the latest scan. Price is below the 200-day moving average, which is falling.
What looks strong
What looks weak
- Neither Daily Pivot momentum filter is active (100-day ROC -4.5%, 100-day EMA slope -3.4%; the filters need 40% and 25%).
- Does not meet the Minervini Trend Template on the latest scan.
- Price is below the 200-day moving average, which is falling.
Drawn only from the data on this page. Not a recommendation.
LQD dividends and splits
LQD ETF shows a dividend yield of 5.1%. The payout ratio is not available in the current data. The recent distribution list is empty. The fund's description states that it distributes income on a monthly basis.
- Dividend yield
- 5.10%
What does the LQD ETF do?
LQD ETF is an iShares fixed income fund that seeks to track the iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade Index. It holds liquid U.S. dollar investment-grade corporate bonds across a wide range of sectors and maturities. BlackRock manages the fund under the iShares brand. The ETF is based in the United States.
- Employees
- 0
- Headquarters
- United States
LQD ETF FAQ
Is LQD stock in an uptrend?
No, LQD ETF is in a downtrend: it does not meet the Minervini Trend Template criteria and neither Daily Pivot Breakout momentum filter is active. Price is below its 200-day moving average.
What is the LQD stock price today?
LQD ETF closed at 103.5 on Oct 15, 2026, up 0.82% on the day. The 52-week range runs from 101.2 to 112.93.
What are the LQD support levels?
LQD ETF has its latest Daily Pivot low at 101.2, which is 2.22% below the close. The 9-day EMA sits at 102.71 and the 21-day EMA at 103.09, both below the current price.
What were the recent LQD earnings results?
LQD ETF reported 1.17 on Jul 16, 2026 against an estimate of 1.1, a surprise of 6.36%. The May 15, 2026 report came in at -0.61 against an estimate of -0.53.
Is there insider selling in LQD stock?
Insider data for LQD ETF is not available yet in the current facts.
What is the seasonality pattern for LQD stock?
LQD ETF averages 0.62% in January and 0.62% in July, with July up in 63% of years. September averages -0.86% and was up in only 44% of years.
What is the bull and bear case for LQD stock?
LQD ETF has no bullish factors listed in the current scan. The bearish factors include a 100-day ROC of -4.5% against a 40% minimum and price sitting below its falling 200-day moving average.
Are there recent filings for LQD stock?
No filings are recorded for LQD ETF in the last 30 days. The fund tracks the iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade Index.