iShares BBB Rated Corporate Bond ETF
iShares BBB Rated Corporate Bond ETF (AMEX: LQDB) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, trading at $83.60 (about ₹7,862 a unit) as of 9 Nov 2026, 3:59 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.15% and holds 1,878 securities. Indian residents can buy LQDB through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$83.57
Today's high
$83.68
52 week low
$81.76
52 week high
$88.40
LQDB opened at $83.57, closed previously at $83.51, and has traded between $81.76 and $88.40 over the past 52 weeks.
About
This iShares ETF, named the BBB Rated Corporate Bond ETF, aims to mirror the financial performance of a particular index. This benchmark is comprised of corporate debt securities that carry a BBB (or comparable) credit rating, pay a constant interest rate, and are issued in U.S. dollars. These fixed-income instruments originate from companies located both within the United States and globally.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.15%
Assets (AUM)
$58.4M
Holdings
1,878
NAV
$83.41
Avg. volume
2.87K
1-year price change
-4.30%
5-year price change
-18.88%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
LQDB holds 1,878 securities in total. These 10 are 4.3% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
Countries
How to buy LQDB from India
Indian residents can buy LQDB units through Paasa in four steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the units are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers. Read the full guide: how to invest in LQDB from India
Open your Paasa account
KYC takes a few minutes: PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds from your Indian bank account
Remit up to $250,000 a year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Your bank converts the rupees to US dollars at its rate on the day you remit.
Search LQDB and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, LQDB, on NYSE Arca, and place your order. Fractional units are available and there is no minimum trade size, so you can buy by amount.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your LQDB position in USD and INR, and use Paasa's capital-gains and dividend statements when you file your Indian return.
Trading and taxes when buying LQDB from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- Taxable in IndiaGains are taxable in India. Debt-oriented funds can be taxed differently from equity funds, so confirm your rate before selling.
- Dividends
- Slab rateIt pays the dividends from its holdings out to you in cash, and dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India.Dividend tax explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
FAQs
What is the LQDB price today?
iShares BBB Rated Corporate Bond ETF (LQDB) last traded at $83.60 on NYSE Arca, as of 9 Nov 2026, 3:59 PM ET. That is ₹7,862 a unit at the 8 Nov 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does LQDB trade, in Indian time?
NYSE Arca trades 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST when the US is on daylight time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is LQDB, and what does it cost to hold?
iShares BBB Rated Corporate Bond ETF manages about $58.4M. Its expense ratio is 0.15% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2021.
What are LQDB's largest holdings?
The top three are BLK CSH FND TREASURY SL AGENCY (0.9%), FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY LLC 5.80% 03/05/2027 (0.5%) and FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY LLC 7.12% 11/07/2033 (0.4%). LQDB's 10 largest positions make up 4.3% of the fund.
Does LQDB pay dividends?
Yes. LQDB is a distributing fund and pays the dividends from its holdings out in cash. In India they are taxed at your slab rate.
How are gains on LQDB taxed in India?
Gains are taxable in India. Debt-oriented funds can be taxed differently from equity funds, so confirm your rate before selling.
Can I buy fractional units of LQDB?
Yes. You can buy LQDB by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has LQDB performed?
LQDB's price is down 4.3% over the past year and down 18.9% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.