iShares iBoxx USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF provides investment exposure to US dollar-denominated corporate bonds. It focuses on investment-grade debt.

Will the LQD ETF go up?

According to Danelfin AI, the LQD ETF has today an AI Score of 5/10 (Hold rating), because its probability of beating the ETF universe in 3 months (61.67%) is -1.00% vs. the average probability (62.67%) of all US-listed ETFs.

Is it a good time to buy, sell, or hold the LQD ETF right now?

The LQD ETF has today a Hold rating (AI Score 5/10), according to Danelfin AI. Its probability of beating the ETF universe in 3 months (61.67%) is -1.00% vs. the average probability (62.67%) of all US-listed ETFs, based on our AI-powered analysis.

Is the LQD ETF overbought?

The Danelfin AI Technical Score for LQD ETF is 4/10, which is a Hold based solely on technical indicators.

What was the price range of the LQD ETF over the past 12 months?

The LQD ETF price range over the past 12 months has been $107.12 - $112.92.

What is going on with the LQD ETF in the last 3 months?

The LQD ETF performance in the last quarter has been -0.45%.

Does the LQD ETF offer dividend payments?

Yes, the LQD ETF dividend yield is 4.56%.

What is the AUM of the LQD ETF?

The LQD ETF has 32.87B in total assets under management (AUM).

How much does it cost to invest in the LQD ETF?

The LQD ETF total expense ratio is 0.14%.

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Hold

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According to Danelfin’s proprietary AI model, iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF today receives an AI Score of 5/10, which translates to a Hold rating. The ETF has a 62% probability of outperforming the ETF universe in the next 3 months, which is 1% lower than the average probability of any US-listed ETF (63%). Among the top positive contributors, Days Since Inception adds +0.80% to the probability, while Rate of Change Ratio (180d) contributes +0.69% and Alpha 3M adds +0.68%. On the negative side, the ETF Investment Segment (Investment Grade) detracts -3.45%, the Dominant Cycle Period (Hilbert) (bottom 10%) reduces probability by -0.92%, and the ETF Brand (iShares) subtracts -0.52%. Notable data points include the ETF's Assets Under Management of $32.87 billion (top 10%), which negatively impacts the probability, while its Expense Ratio of 0.14% (bottom 20%) is a positive factor. The Flows to AUM YTD of 9.18% (top 50%) also supports the probability. However, the Performance (Year) of -1.02% (bottom 20%) and Alpha 3M of -15.14% (bottom 10%) indicate recent weakness. Overall, the ETF's moderate AI Score reflects a balanced mix of positive technical and fundamental signals offset by negative segment and brand effects, resulting in a neutral outlook.

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Hold

iShares iBoxx USD (LQD) has a AI Score of 5/10 (Hold) because, according to an overall analysis, it has a probability advantage of -1.00% of beating the ETF universe (an equal-weight index of all US-listed ETFs) in the next 3 months. This advantage is calculated as the difference between the average probability of any US-listed ETF (62.67%) and the probability of LQD (61.67%) of outperforming the ETF universe in the next 3 months, as determined by Danelfin AI's comprehensive analysis.

Average probability of any US-listed ETF of beating the ETF universe (3M)62.67%
LQD probability advantage of beating the ETF universe (3M)-1.00%
LQD probability of beating the ETF universe (3M)61.67%

LQD probability advantage of beating the ETF universe (3M): -1.00%

The AI-powered overall analysis of iShares iBoxx USD (LQD) is based on the 30 fundamental, technical, and sentiment features that had the greatest impact on ETF performance during the last 12 months (alpha signals). These alpha signals explain the probability advantage of LQD:

Type	Alpha Signal	Current Value	Value Decile Position	Probability Advantage Impact (3M)
Sentiment	ETF Investment Segment	-	N/A	-3.45%
Technical	Dominant Cycle Period (Hilbert)	13.79	N/A	-0.92%
Sentiment	Days Since Inception	8.75K	N/A	+0.80%
Technical	Rate of Change Ratio (ROCR, 180d)	0.97%		+0.69%
Technical	Alpha 3M	-0.15%	N/A	+0.68%
Fundamental	ETF Expense Ratio	0.14		+0.62%
Fundamental	Flows to AUM YTD	9.18%		+0.54%
Technical	Technicals Impact (Long Tail)	-	N/A	+0.54%
Technical	Performance (Year)	-0.01%		+0.53%
Sentiment	Sentiment Impact (Long Tail)	-	N/A	+0.53%
Sentiment	Upgrade to unlock			-0.52%
Technical	Upgrade to unlock			+0.51%
Technical	Upgrade to unlock			-0.51%
Fundamental	Upgrade to unlock			-0.48%
Technical	Upgrade to unlock			+0.40%

Rest of Alpha Signals: -0.96%

LQD probability advantage of beating the ETF universe (3M)Total:-1.00%
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LQD Trading Parameters

These suggested trading parameters for a 3-month horizon help improve risk management and decision-making.

Entry:$108.49
Horizon: 3 months
Stop Loss:$XXXXXPro (XXXXXPro) or AI Score < 4/10
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LQD Proven Hold Signal & Price Forecast

This is the price chart for LQD from January 2, 2026 until today. The chart indicates, in yellow, the 103 days when the stock received a Hold rating (hold signals, AI Score 4 to 6).

Forecast: In the section below, the central dotted line represents the most expected path, while the shaded area indicates the anticipated price range. This is based on previous Hold signals with a 90% confidence level.

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LQD Average Past Performance & Win Rate

Three months after its 890 Hold signals since July 2026, LQD had an average performance of xxxxxx and a xxxxxx Win rate (positive performance).

890 Past LQD Hold Signals	1 Month Later	3 Months Later	6 Months Later	1 Year Later
Average Performance				-1.60%
Average Alpha				-15.51%
Win Rate (% Positive Perf.)				42.04%
% Positive Alpha				10.77%

LQD Frequently Asked Questions

What is the LQD ETF?
iShares iBoxx USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF provides investment exposure to US dollar-denominated corporate bonds. It focuses on investment-grade debt.
Will the LQD ETF go up?
Is it a good time to buy, sell, or hold the LQD ETF right now?
Is the LQD ETF overbought?
What was the price range of the LQD ETF over the past 12 months?
What is going on with the LQD ETF in the last 3 months?
Does the LQD ETF offer dividend payments?
What is the AUM of the LQD ETF?
How much does it cost to invest in the LQD ETF?

LQD ETF Profile

iShares iBoxx USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD) is an exchange-traded fund designed to track the investment results of a specific benchmark index. This fund provides investors with broad exposure to a diversified portfolio of U.S. dollar-denominated investment-grade corporate bonds. It offers a straightforward way to access the market for corporate debt securities issued by highly rated companies. The ETF aims to deliver consistent performance reflective of its underlying bond universe, appealing to those seeking fixed-income exposure. The fund primarily invests in corporate bonds that meet stringent credit quality criteria, signifying a lower perceived risk of default. These bonds are issued by a wide array of corporations across various industries and sectors. The underlying index, the Markit iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade Index, includes highly liquid corporate bonds. These selected bonds typically have maturities of one year or more, ensuring a diverse maturity profile within the portfolio. The ETF's holdings are designed to represent the overall characteristics of the investment-grade corporate bond market, offering stability. LQD's investment strategy involves holding a representative sample of the bonds included in its benchmark index. This method aims to replicate the overall performance and risk profile of the index as closely as possible. The fund provides investors with potential income generation through regular interest payments derived from the underlying bonds. It also offers opportunities for capital appreciation within the corporate bond asset class, reflecting changes in bond prices due to market conditions. The ETF seeks to offer diversification across different issuers and sectors within the investment-grade universe, mitigating concentration risk. The ETF serves a diverse base of investors, encompassing both individual retail investors and large institutional clients seeking fixed-income allocations. It is managed by BlackRock Fund Advisors, a prominent global asset manager. The fund is readily available for trading on major stock exchanges, facilitating broad market access for investors worldwide. Its revenue primarily comes from management fees, distributed through direct exchange trading and brokerage platforms to a global investor base.

Asset ClassFixed Income
Asset Class Style-
FocusInvestment Grade
General RegionNorth America
Specific RegionUnited States

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