HYG- iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
📊 ETFPrice & Performance
Performance
Analysis & Verdict
Fair Value Estimates
Current price: $78.60
Graham Number
√(22.5 × EPS × Book Value)
N/A
Benjamin Graham's intrinsic value formula. Assumes a fair stock trades at no more than 22.5× the product of EPS and book value per share.
Bazin Ceiling Price
Avg. Annual DPS (5Y) ÷ 6%
$70.59
Décio Bazin's dividend-based ceiling. The max price you should pay so that dividends alone deliver at least 6% annual yield on your cost basis.
These are simplified estimates. Not financial advice.
Buy & Hold Checklist
Quality criteria for long-term holding
3/10
100% score
Pays dividends
15Y hist.15+ years of dividend history
Dividend consistency (5Y+)
15 yrsUninterrupted dividend payments for at least 5 years
ROE above 10%
Return on equity - measures how efficiently capital is used
Positive profit margin
Net profit margin must be positive - company earns more than it spends
Revenue growth (annual)
Annual revenue must be growing compared to the prior year
Earnings growth (annual)
Annual earnings must be growing compared to the prior year
Debt/Equity below 2×
Low financial leverage reduces risk of distress
Current ratio above 1
Short-term assets must cover short-term liabilities
Daily liquidity above $5M
$2.5B/dayHigh trading volume ensures easy entry and exit
Dividend yield above 0%
Stock must distribute income to shareholders
Dividends & Income
Dividends
Current DY
-
5Y Avg Annual
$4.1746
Last Payment
$0.4350
Ex-Date
09/01/2026
Annual dividends paid per share
| Ex-Date | Payment | Amount | Est. DY |
|---|---|---|---|
Latest09/01/2026 | 09/15/2026 | $0.4350 | 2.21% |
08/03/2026 | 08/17/2026 | $0.3840 | 1.95% |
07/01/2026 | 07/15/2026 | $0.3690 | 1.88% |
06/01/2026 | 06/15/2026 | $0.4090 | 2.08% |
05/01/2026 | 05/15/2026 | $0.4190 | 2.13% |
04/01/2026 | 04/15/2026 | $0.3840 | 1.95% |
03/02/2026 | 03/16/2026 | $0.3940 | 2.01% |
02/02/2026 | 02/16/2026 | $0.3990 | 2.03% |
Magic Number
Shares needed to self-fund your next purchase
$78.60
Price
$0.4350
Last div. (monthly)
181
shares
Own 181 HYG shares ($14,226.60) and each monthly dividend pays for 1 new share - the snowball runs on its own.
Investment target
$14,226.60
New shares / year
+12 shares
Dividend Calculator
2.03% yieldEstimate HYG dividend income at the current rate.
Per year
$203.18
Per month
$16.93
≈ 127.2 shares at $1.6/share a year. Estimate only - dividends can be cut or raised.
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Final value
$426,404.61
Total invested
$130,000.00
Total interest
$296,404.61
Balance over time
Period breakdown
| Period | Balance | Invested | Interest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $17,270.27 | $16,000.00 | $1,270.27 |
| Year 2 | $25,267.56 | $22,000.00 | $3,267.56 |
| Year 3 | $34,064.59 | $28,000.00 | $6,064.59 |
| Year 4 | $43,741.32 | $34,000.00 | $9,741.32 |
| Year 5 | $54,385.72 | $40,000.00 | $14,385.72 |
| Year 6 | $66,094.55 | $46,000.00 | $20,094.55 |
| Year 7 | $78,974.28 | $52,000.00 | $26,974.28 |
| Year 8 | $93,141.97 | $58,000.00 | $35,141.97 |
| Year 9 | $108,726.44 | $64,000.00 | $44,726.44 |
| Year 10 | $125,869.35 | $70,000.00 | $55,869.35 |
| Year 11 | $144,726.56 | $76,000.00 | $68,726.56 |
| Year 12 | $165,469.48 | $82,000.00 | $83,469.48 |
| Year 13 | $188,286.70 | $88,000.00 | $100,286.70 |
| Year 14 | $213,385.63 | $94,000.00 | $119,385.63 |
| Year 15 | $240,994.47 | $100,000.00 | $140,994.47 |
| Year 16 | $271,364.18 | $106,000.00 | $165,364.18 |
| Year 17 | $304,770.87 | $112,000.00 | $192,770.87 |
| Year 18 | $341,518.22 | $118,000.00 | $223,518.22 |
| Year 19 | $381,940.31 | $124,000.00 | $257,940.31 |
| Year 20 | $426,404.61 | $130,000.00 | $296,404.61 |
What is compound interest?
Compound interest means that the interest you earn in one period is added to your principal, so in the next period you earn interest on a larger base. This creates exponential growth: the longer your time horizon, the more dramatic the effect.
Which rate should I use?
The S&P 500 has historically returned ~10%/year before inflation over long periods - use this for an all-equity US index fund scenario. A balanced growth portfolio (stocks + bonds) is closer to 7%. High-yield savings accounts (HYSA) are currently paying around 4-5% with FDIC insurance and zero market risk. Bonds historically return ~4% annualized.
Formula used
FV = PV × (1+r)^n + PMT × ((1+r)^n − 1) / rwhere r is the monthly rate, n is the number of months, PV is the initial investment, and PMT is the monthly contribution. Annual rates are converted to monthly viar = (1 + annual%)^(1/12) − 1.
For educational purposes only. Not financial advice. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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About iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
The underlying index is a rules-based index consisting of U.S. dollar-denominated, high yield corporate bonds for sale in the U.S. The fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of the underlying index, and the fund will invest at least 90% of its assets in fixed income securities of the types included in the underlying index that the advisor believes will help the fund track the underlying index.
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iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG) stock trades at $78.60, down 0.03% on the day. Below you'll find HYG's full fundamentals, fair-value estimates, dividend history, earnings and our buy, hold or avoid verdict for 2026.
HYG - Frequently Asked Questions
What is HYG's stock price today?
iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG) trades at $78.60, down 0.03% on the session. Prices on this page update throughout the trading day.
Does HYG pay a dividend?
No. iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG) does not currently pay a dividend, so the return comes entirely from share-price appreciation.
Disclaimer: This page - including any buy/hold/avoid view, fair value or price estimate - is generated from market data for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment or trading advice. Data may be delayed or inaccurate. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decision.