iShares USD Corporate Bond UCITS ETF (Dist) (LQDS.L)
The investment objective of this Fund is to provide investors with a total return, taking into account both capital and income returns, which reflects the total return of the Markit iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade Index. In order to achieve this investment objective, the investment policy of the Fund is to invest in a portfolio of fixed income securities that as far as possible and practicable consist of the component securities of the Markit iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade Index, this Fund"s Benchmark Index.
ETF Info
| ISIN | IE0032895942 |
|---|---|
| WKN | 911950 |
| Issuer | iShares |
| Inception Date | Mar 15, 2003 |
| Category | Corporate Bonds |
| Index Tracked | Bloomberg US Corp Bond TR USD |
| Domicile | Ireland |
| Distribution Policy | Distributing |
| Asset Class | Bond |
Expense Ratio
LQDS.L has a high expense ratio of 0.20%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of £10,000 in iShares USD Corporate Bond UCITS ETF (Dist), comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
iShares USD Corporate Bond UCITS ETF (Dist) had a return of -1.38% year-to-date (YTD) and 2.41% in the last 12 months.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | -1.38% | 11.18% |
| 1 month | 0.61% | 5.60% |
| 6 months | 2.85% | 17.48% |
| 1 year | 2.41% | 26.33% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 1.10% | 13.16% |
| 10 years (annualized) | N/A | 10.99% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of LQDS.L, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -0.31% | -1.03% | 1.43% | -2.29% | -1.38% | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2.06% | -2.41% | 1.35% | -0.61% | -0.49% | -1.65% | -0.94% | 0.34% | 0.50% | -1.87% | 3.05% | 3.90% | 3.05% |
| 2022 | -3.09% | -2.02% | -0.35% | -2.31% | 0.80% | 0.25% | 4.30% | 0.60% | -1.90% | -4.10% | 1.00% | -0.66% | -7.50% |
| 2021 | -2.15% | -4.66% | 0.48% | 0.70% | -1.84% | 4.97% | 0.60% | 0.74% | 0.29% | -0.79% | 3.30% | -2.19% | -0.91% |
| 2020 | 2.08% | 3.93% | -2.53% | 3.45% | 3.35% | 2.19% | -2.80% | -3.75% | 3.17% | -0.30% | 0.30% | -1.97% | 6.90% |
| 2019 | 0.72% | -1.27% | 5.02% | 0.51% | 4.65% | 2.73% | 4.41% | 3.80% | -1.73% | -4.37% | 0.69% | -1.26% | 14.25% |
| 2018 | -6.06% | 0.73% | -1.24% | 0.71% | 3.86% | 0.40% | 1.86% | 1.33% | -0.89% | 0.27% | -0.62% | 1.47% | 1.50% |
| 2017 | -1.89% | 2.48% | -1.29% | -2.23% | 1.77% | 0.01% | -0.77% | 3.01% | -4.03% | 1.47% | -1.93% | 0.95% | -2.69% |
| 2016 | 0.50% | 1.42% | 1.46% | 0.51% | 4.97% | -5.41% | 2.54% | 5.83% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of LQDS.L is 18, indicating that it is in the bottom 18% of ETFs on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
LQDS.L (iShares USD Corporate Bond UCITS ETF (Dist))
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares USD Corporate Bond UCITS ETF (Dist) (LQDS.L) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares USD Corporate Bond UCITS ETF (Dist) granted a 0.05% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to £3.86 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | £3.86 | £3.82 | £3.07 | £2.47 | £2.86 | £3.27 | £3.02 | £2.93 | £1.50 |
Dividend yield | 0.05% | 0.05% | 0.04% | 0.03% | 0.03% | 0.04% | 0.04% | 0.03% | 0.02% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares USD Corporate Bond UCITS ETF (Dist). The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.98 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.98 | |||||||
| 2023 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.94 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.91 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £1.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.97 | £3.82 |
| 2022 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.64 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.75 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.80 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.87 | £3.07 |
| 2021 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.61 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.60 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.61 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.65 | £2.47 |
| 2020 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.79 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.74 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.68 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.65 | £2.86 |
| 2019 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.80 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.85 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.84 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.78 | £3.27 |
| 2018 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.68 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.76 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.77 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.81 | £3.02 |
| 2017 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.75 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.77 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.70 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.71 | £2.93 |
| 2016 | £0.74 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.77 | £1.50 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the iShares USD Corporate Bond UCITS ETF (Dist). A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the iShares USD Corporate Bond UCITS ETF (Dist) was 19.03%, occurring on Aug 21, 2023. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current iShares USD Corporate Bond UCITS ETF (Dist) drawdown is 12.91%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -19.03% | Jul 20, 2020 | 778 | Aug 21, 2023 | — | — | — |
| -15.16% | Oct 26, 2016 | 356 | Mar 26, 2018 | 274 | Apr 26, 2019 | 630 |
| -12.51% | Sep 4, 2019 | 140 | Mar 20, 2020 | 14 | Apr 9, 2020 | 154 |
| -4.66% | Aug 16, 2016 | 19 | Sep 12, 2016 | 15 | Oct 3, 2016 | 34 |
| -4% | Jul 7, 2016 | 20 | Aug 3, 2016 | 7 | Aug 12, 2016 | 27 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current iShares USD Corporate Bond UCITS ETF (Dist) volatility is 2.29%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.