iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD)
LQD: Better Income, Still Too Much Duration Risk
The iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF offers a 4.7% trailing yield, monthly distributions, and broad diversification near its 52-week low. LQD's main risk is elevated duration exposure, with little yield advantage over cheaper, shorter-duration peers like VCIT, IGIB, and SPIB. Liquidity is LQD's standout feature, but its higher fee and duration risk undermine its appeal for long-term retail investors.
LQD vs TLT: How Do These Two Popular Fixed Income ETFs Compare?
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF focuses on corporate debt, while iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF targets long-term government bonds iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF has delivered higher total returns over the trailing 12 months iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF has a larger assets under management (AUM) and a higher maximum drawdown over the last five years
LQD vs. SCHQ: Why the "Safer" Bond Fund Has Not Always Been the Better Choice
Schwab Long-Term U.S. Treasury ETF offers a significantly lower expense ratio and a higher dividend yield than iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF. The iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF has provided stronger total returns over the last year while experiencing much less price volatility.
Corporate Bond Spreads Are Tightening Fast. What It Means for LQD in 2026
The iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:LQD | LQD Price Prediction) closed last week at $109.36, up about 6.5% over the past year as the Fed cut rates three times between October and December.
High Earners Skip Treasuries for 3.9% Tax-Free Yield in Municipal Bonds
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LQD's 4.5% Yield Looks Safe, But The Real Risk Hiding in BBB Bonds
If you own iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:LQD | LQD Price Prediction) for the monthly check, the recent run of distributions has been steady.
April Showers Bring a Deluge of ETF Inflows
April showers came in the form of more inflows raining down on the exchange-traded fund (ETF) market last month. Assets under management (AUM) have now grown to a staggering $14.7 trillion for the year.
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF $LQD Shares Sold by FreeGulliver LLC
FreeGulliver LLC reduced its stake in iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:LQD) by 69.7% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 2,560 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after selling 5,900 shares during
LQD Offers Broader Bond Exposure Than SCHQ
LQD charges a higher expense ratio but matches SCHQ on yield, offering a diverse corporate bond lineup versus SCHQ's focus on Treasuries. LQD experienced a milder five-year drawdown and delivered better five-year growth than SCHQ.
LQD Offers Broader Bonds and Higher Yield Than TLT
LQD charges a slightly lower expense ratio and offers a marginally higher yield than TLT. LQD has delivered stronger returns and lower drawdowns over the past year and five years.
Constant Guidance Financial LLC Reduces Stock Position in iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF $LQD
Constant Guidance Financial LLC trimmed its holdings in shares of iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:LQD) by 54.1% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 11,190 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after selling 13,170
Retirees: A Corporate Bond ETF Returned 10% While Paying Monthly Income All Year
When investment-grade corporate bonds deliver monthly income while rates remain elevated, the question is whether the total package justifies a portfolio allocation.
LQD vs VCLT: Two Ways to Hold Corporate Credit
VCLT charges a lower expense ratio and offers a higher dividend yield than LQD VCLT's long-duration bond focus means greater risk and deeper drawdowns compared to LQD LQD holds a much broader set of bonds, while VCLT tilts toward financial and healthcare sectors These 10 Stocks Could Mint the Next Wave of Millionaires ›
LQD: Quality Bond Holdings, But You Can Do Better
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF offers diversified exposure to US investment grade corporate bonds with $31.5B in assets. LQD yields approximately 4.9% net after expenses, with a 30-day SEC yield of 4.94% and an effective duration of 8 years. The fund is a solid choice for those trying to stay away from the equity bubble, but you can definitely find better individual bond choices.
Baird Financial Group Inc. Sells 78,092 Shares of iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF $LQD
Baird Financial Group Inc. cut its holdings in iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:LQD) by 43.4% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 101,722 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after selling
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF $LQD Shares Sold by Anfield Capital Management LLC
Anfield Capital Management LLC trimmed its holdings in shares of iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:LQD) by 0.9% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 78,724 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after selling
Alteri Wealth LLC Raises Stock Position in iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF $LQD
Alteri Wealth LLC raised its position in iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:LQD) by 16.6% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 10,361 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after purchasing an additional 1,475 shares
LQD Offers Broader Bond Exposure Than VCLT, But With Higher Fees and Lower Yield
The Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF and iShares iBoxx Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF both offer exposure to investment-grade corporate bonds. VCLT offers lower costs and a higher yield, making it more appealing to income-focused investors.
LQD: High Expense Ratios And Tail Risks
The iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF is not the lowest expense ratio option to target this particular duration. In addition to that, we are not terribly keen on long to very-long duration bonds. One of the issues we have, in addition to particularly low compensation for credit risk at the moment, is the low yield spread.
LQD: Be Careful Of The Dislocation Trap
We think higher credit spreads are probable to occur and that the iShares iBoxx $ Investment could face residual backlash after higher yield bonds, especially given the vehicle's sector concentration. Unsecured bond exposure heightens risk due to higher loss given default. Moreover, lower rates are anticipated, which could trigger call risk and/or reinvestment risk. An effective duration of 7.99 can lead to upside if interest rates settle lower. That said, dislocations usually occur, where duration turns negative in stressed economic environments.