iShares ESG Advanced Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF Price & Performance (ELQD)

The iShares ESG Advanced Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (ELQD) declared a monthly dividend of $0.296 for April, pushing its annualized yield to 4.28%. This marks a steady payout for income-focused investors, with the fund’s assets now exceeding $12 million and a 1-year return of 2.07%.123

ELQD continues to attract attention for its integration of advanced ESG criteria, screening out companies in fossil fuels, tobacco, and other controversial sectors. The ETF holds a diversified mix of over 600 investment grade bonds, providing both ethical alignment and broad market exposure for investors seeking responsible fixed income options.245

Over the past year, ELQD posted a total return of 4.21%, closely tracking its benchmark’s 4.46%. Despite some negative monthly swings, the fund’s disciplined ESG approach and focus on high-quality issuers have helped it weather recent market fluctuations while maintaining stable distributions.678