LQDH vs VOO
iShares Interest Rate Hedged Corporate Bond ETF compared with Vanguard S&P 500 ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
LQDH
iShares Interest Rate Hedged Corporate Bond ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- LQDH yields more today: 5.84% vs 1.11% (forward).
- LQDH pays every month; VOO pays every quarter.
- Over the last year VOO delivered the higher total return: +20.0% vs +5.5% (price change plus payouts).
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | LQDH | VOO |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $92.41 | $704.07 |
| TTM yield | 5.84% | 1.04% |
| Forward yield | 5.84% | 1.11% |
| Annual payout per share | $5.394 | $7.848 |
| Payment frequency | Monthly | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Oct 2, 2026 (est.) | Sep 25, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | — | 0.03% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | +5.9% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | +6.8% |
| Consecutive years of increases | — | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 95/100 | 93/100 |
| 1-year total return | +5.5% | +20.0% |
| 1-year price return | -0.3% | +18.7% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | — | 1.7T |
| Years paying | 12.2 | 16.0 |
| Sector / category | — | Large Blend |
✓ 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
| LQDH | VOO | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 108.2 | 14.2 |
| Income per year | $584 | $111 |
| Income per month (avg) | $49 | $9 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model LQDH · Model VOO
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| LQDH Oct 2, 2026 | Oct 16, 2026 | $0.4495 | Est. |
| LQDH Nov 1, 2026 | Nov 15, 2026 | $0.4495 | Est. |
| LQDH Dec 1, 2026 | Dec 15, 2026 | $0.4495 | Est. |
| VOO Sep 25, 2026 | Oct 9, 2026 | $1.962 | Est. |
| VOO Dec 25, 2026 | Jan 8, 2027 | $1.962 | Est. |
| VOO Mar 26, 2027 | Apr 9, 2027 | $1.962 | 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, LQDH or VOO?
LQDH currently has the higher trailing yield: LQDH yields 5.84% and VOO yields 1.04%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do LQDH and VOO pay?
LQDH pays every month and VOO pays every quarter. LQDH's next ex-date is Oct 2, 2026 and VOO's is Sep 25, 2026.
Is LQDH or VOO better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. LQDH and VOO 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.