Is iShares Nasdaq Premium Income Active ETF a good dividend ETF?

iShares Nasdaq Premium Income Active ETF (BALQ) is a dividend-paying ETF with a current dividend yield of 8.58%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is BALQ's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for BALQ ETF is currently 8.58%.

How much does BALQ pay in dividends per year?

iShares Nasdaq Premium Income Active ETF pays an annual dividend of $4.9560 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does BALQ pay dividends?

BALQ ETF pays dividends monthly.

BALQ Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

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Overview Dividends Holdings

iShares Nasdaq Premium Income Active ETF (BALQ) is a dividend-paying ETF with a current dividend yield of 8.58% as of Oct 2, 2026. It pays $4.96 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes monthly.

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BALQ returns

YTD	25.26%
1Y volatility	0.00%
3Y volatility	0.00%
Sharpe ratio	0.00

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The iShares Nasdaq Premium Income Active ETF's main objective is to generate current income, while also taking into account opportunities for capital growth.

Top 10 BALQ holdings

Holding	Ownership
NVIDIA Corporation NVDA NASDAQ	Technology 8.15%
Apple Inc. AAPL NASDAQ	Technology 7.31%
Microsoft Corporati… MSFT NASDAQ	Technology 6.38%
Micron Technology, … MU NASDAQ	Technology 5.39%
Advanced Micro Devi… AMD NASDAQ	Technology 4.89%
Amazon.com, Inc. AMZN NASDAQ	Consumer Cyclical 4.38%
Meta Platforms, Inc. META NASDAQ	Communication Services 3.64%
Intel Corp. INTC NASDAQ	Technology 3.23%
Alphabet Inc. GOOGL NASDAQ	Communication Services 3.22%
Alphabet Inc. GOOG NASDAQ	Communication Services 2.88%