iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD) Stock Price & Analysis
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD) closed at USD 104.28 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 1.04% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 104.28; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 103.58–104.47 on volume of 44,324,830 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 101.2–112.93 (PCX). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 11:04 UTC.
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Key facts (LQD)
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -2.9% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -3.5% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
Total return (dividends reinvested) (LQD)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -2.9% | -3.5% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -2.9% | -0.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 5.7% | 8.3% |
| Max drawdown | -6.0% (Feb 2026→Sep 2026) | -24.3% (Nov 2021→Oct 2022) |
LQD options: expected move
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 | 12.9% | ±0.9% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 | 9.1% | ±0.9% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 7 | 9.0% | ±1.1% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10 | 11.1% | ±1.7% |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 14 | 7.9% | ±1.4% |
| Nov 13, 2026 | 21 | 8.5% | ±1.8% |
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 8.4% | ±2.0% |
| Nov 27, 2026 | 35 | 8.0% | ±2.1% |
30-day implied volatility 8.8% vs 7% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 2.48. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 11:04 UTC)
| Price | USD 104.28 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.04% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 104.28 |
| Open | USD 104.28 |
| Day Range | USD 103.58 – 104.47 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 101.2 – 112.93 |
| Volume | 44,324,830 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | PCX |
Technical Analysis (LQD)
Nexqual's technical model rates LQD "NEUTRAL" based on 3 bullish and 4 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 11:04 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 59.67 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 104.33) |
| MACD | -0.2 (negative) |
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| HYG | iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corp | USD 77.1 | ▲ 0.16% |
| SHY | iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond | USD 81.52 | ▲ 0.28% |
| TIP | iShares TIPS Bond ETF | USD 106.33 | ▲ 0.74% |
| IEF | iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond | USD 91.2 | ▲ 1.08% |
| JNK | State Street SPDR Bloomberg Hig | USD 92.51 | ▲ 0.13% |
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