JHCB vs LQD
John Hancock Corporate Bond ETF compared with iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
JHCB
John Hancock Corporate Bond ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
LQD
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
Quick take
- JHCB yields more today: 5.26% vs 4.76% (forward).
- Both pay every month.
- Over the last year JHCB delivered the higher total return: +1.1% vs +0.6% (price change plus payouts).
- LQD is cheaper to own: 0.14% vs 0.29% expense ratio.
- LQD has the steadier distribution: consistency 94/100 vs 75/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | JHCB | LQD |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $20.64 | $105.48 |
| TTM yield | 5.26% | 4.76% |
| Forward yield | 5.26% | 4.76% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.085 | $5.016 |
| Payment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Next ex-date | Sep 26, 2026 (est.) | Oct 1, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.29% | 0.14% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | — | — |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 75/100 | 94/100 |
| 1-year total return | +1.1% | +0.6% |
| 1-year price return | -3.9% | -3.9% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 98.2M | 32.0B |
| Years paying | 5.4 | 24.0 |
| Sector / category | Corporate Bond | Corporate Bond |
✓ marks the more favourable figure where one exists (higher yield, growth, streak, consistency, return and size; lower cost, payout ratio and risk).
$10,000 invested today
| JHCB | LQD | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 484.6 | 94.8 |
| Income per year | $526 | $476 |
| Income per month (avg) | $44 | $40 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model JHCB · Model LQD
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| JHCB Sep 26, 2026 | Oct 10, 2026 | $0.0904 | Est. |
| JHCB Oct 26, 2026 | Nov 9, 2026 | $0.0904 | Est. |
| JHCB Nov 25, 2026 | Dec 9, 2026 | $0.0904 | Est. |
| LQD Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | $0.418 | Est. |
| LQD Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.418 | Est. |
| LQD Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.418 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
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Regular payments only; the current year is year to date. Per-share amounts are not directly comparable when share prices differ, so read this chart for growth trends.
FAQ
Which has the higher dividend yield, JHCB or LQD?
JHCB currently has the higher trailing yield: JHCB yields 5.26% and LQD yields 4.76%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do JHCB and LQD pay?
JHCB pays every month and LQD pays every month. JHCB's next ex-date is Sep 26, 2026 and LQD's is Oct 1, 2026.
Is JHCB or LQD better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. JHCB and LQD differ in yield, growth, payment schedule and risk profile; the table above puts every metric side by side so you can weigh them for your own goals. This page is data, not advice.