LQDW vs USIG
iShares Investment Grade Corporate Bond Buywrite Strategy ETF compared with iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
LQDW
iShares Investment Grade Corporate Bond Buywrite Strategy ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
USIG
iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
Quick take
- LQDW yields more today: 11.60% vs 4.87% (forward).
- USIG has grown its payout faster: 9.0%/yr vs -24.2%/yr over the last 3 years.
- Both pay every month.
- Over the last year LQDW delivered the higher total return: +2.3% vs +1.4% (price change plus payouts).
- USIG is cheaper to own: 0.04% vs 0.34% expense ratio.
- USIG has the steadier distribution: consistency 98/100 vs 75/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | LQDW | USIG |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $23.17 | $49.96 |
| TTM yield | 11.60% | 4.87% |
| Forward yield | 11.60% | 4.87% |
| Annual payout per share | $2.689 | $2.434 |
| Payment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Next ex-date | Oct 2, 2026 (est.) | Oct 1, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.34% | 0.04% |
| 1-year payout growth | -36.6% | +3.4% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | +10.1% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 4 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 75/100 | 98/100 |
| 1-year total return | +2.3% | +1.4% |
| 1-year price return | -8.3% | -3.3% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 319.7M | 17.8B |
| Years paying | 4.0 | 19.6 |
| 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
| LQDW | USIG | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 431.5 | 200.2 |
| Income per year | $1,160 | $487 |
| Income per month (avg) | $97 | $41 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model LQDW · Model USIG
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| LQDW Oct 2, 2026 | Oct 16, 2026 | $0.2241 | Est. |
| LQDW Nov 1, 2026 | Nov 15, 2026 | $0.2241 | Est. |
| LQDW Dec 1, 2026 | Dec 15, 2026 | $0.2241 | Est. |
| USIG Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 4, 2026 | $0.2028 | Est. |
| USIG Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 3, 2026 | $0.2028 | Est. |
| USIG Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 3, 2026 | $0.2028 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
LQDWUSIG
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, LQDW or USIG?
LQDW currently has the higher trailing yield: LQDW yields 11.60% and USIG yields 4.87%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do LQDW and USIG pay?
LQDW pays every month and USIG pays every month. LQDW's next ex-date is Oct 2, 2026 and USIG's is Oct 1, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, LQDW or USIG?
USIG has grown its payout faster: 9.0%/yr vs -24.2%/yr over the last 3 years.
Is LQDW or USIG better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. LQDW and USIG 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.