iShares Nasdaq Premium Income Active ETF
BALQNASDAQBlackRockEquity
As of Oct 16, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $35.20M
- Expense ratio
- 0.35%
- Dividend yield
- 8.29%
- Holdings
- 118
- 52-week range
- $44.52$60.16
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 17.00K
BALQ ETF: iShares Nasdaq Premium Income Active ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis
iShares Nasdaq Premium Income Active ETF Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $54.37 - $55.87 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $60.16 |
| 52-Week Low | $44.52 |
| Open | $55.87 |
| Volume (last close) | 22.97K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 17.00K |
| 1 Day Change | −0.20% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | +0.77% |
| 6 Month Change | +8.85% |
| YTD Change | +13.56% |
| Annual Dividend | $4.64 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.29% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Assets (AUM) | $35.20M |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.35% |
| Total Holdings | 118 |
| Inception Date | Dec 1, 2025 |
| 50-Day MA | $56.21 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $53.04 |
| RSI | 43.76 |
| Stochastic %K | 4.08 |
| Stochastic %D | 17.18 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 16, 2026. Data sources and methodology
BALQ at a Glance
iShares Nasdaq Premium Income Active ETF (BALQ) is an equity ETF from BlackRock, launched in December 2025. It manages $35.20M in assets and charges a 0.35% expense ratio, about $35 a year per $10,000 invested.
As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 118 positions. The largest are NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA, 8.82%), Apple Inc. (AAPL, 7.40%) and Microsoft Corporation (MSFT, 6.77%). The top 10 holdings make up 51.5% of the fund. By sector it leans toward Technology (60.9%), Communication Services (11.9%) and Consumer Discretionary (8.6%). 98.8% of assets are in the United States.
It pays distributions yielding 8.29% at the Oct 16, 2026 close, $4.64 per share over the trailing 12 months.
Frequently Asked Questions About iShares Nasdaq Premium Income Active ETF
What is the current price of BALQ?
The latest BALQ price is $54.59 (Oct 16, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $44.52–$60.16.
What is the expense ratio for BALQ?
BALQ's annual expense ratio is 0.35%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Equity ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does BALQ pay dividends?
Yes, BALQ pays a 8.29% dividend yield (trailing 12 months, at the Oct 16, 2026 close). The most recent ex-dividend date was October 1, 2026. View full dividend history in the Dividends section.
What are the top holdings of BALQ?
As of Oct 4, 2026, BALQ's largest holdings are NVIDIA Corporation (8.8%), Apple Inc. (7.4%), Microsoft Corporation (6.8%) (combined weight: 23.0%). The fund holds 118 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does BALQ compare to similar ETFs?
Compare BALQ (0.35% expense ratio, $35M AUM) against similar Equity ETFs using the ETF Screener. Filter by expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance to find alternatives.