GIGBvsLQDETF Comparison
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GIGB
Goldman Sachs Access Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
This fund is part of
US Corporate IG Bonds
+0.05%
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Goldman Sachs Access Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (GIGB) belongs to the US Corporate IG Bonds segment. iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD) is part of the Intl IG Bonds segment. GIGB's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Utilities and Technology. In contrast, LQD's top sector exposures are Finance, Technology and Healthcare. GIGB is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.08%, versus 0.14% for LQD. GIGB is down -2.26% year-to-date (YTD) with +$309M in YTD flows. LQD performs worse with -3.59% YTD performance, and +$1.16B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of GIGB and LQD below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
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GIGB vs LQD performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/14/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | GIGB LQD | -0.81%-1.18% | -2.25%-2.96% | -2.26%-3.59% | -2.20%-4.00% | +17.04%+16.62% | -2.14%-5.83% |
| Flows | GIGB LQD | +$55M+$1.31B | +$80M-$5.10B | +$309M+$1.16B | +$389M+$173M | +$462M-$154M | +$420M-$1.06B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | GIGB LQD | +4.38%+5.64% | +4.06%+5.23% | +5.27%+6.71% | +6.54%+8.16% |
| Max drawdown | GIGB LQD | -3.38%-4.18% | -4.67%-6.00% | -4.83%-6.22% | -22.01%-24.70% |
| Max drawdown duration | GIGB LQD | 87d87d | 227d227d | 282d318d | 1555d1800d |
Trading data
GIGB | LQD | |
Last sale 10/14/2026 at 7:59 PM | $43.66 | $103.54 |
| Previous close 10/14/2026 | $43.62 | $102.66 |
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Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 10/14/2026 at 7:59 PM
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GIGB | LQD | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $43.66 | $103.54 |
| 1D performance | +0.09% | +0.86% |
| AuM | $1.01 B | $28.94 B |
| E/R | 0.08% | 0.14% |
Characteristics
GIGB | LQD | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | Goldman Sachs | iShares |
| Benchmark | FTSE Goldman Sachs Investment Grade Corporate Bond Index | Markit iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade Index |
| N° of holdings | 2608 | 3089 |
| Asset class | Fixed Income | Bonds |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | June 6, 2017 | July 22, 2002 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
GIGB
USA
84.39%
Other
15.61%
LQD
USA
85.26%
Other
14.74%
Sectors
GIGB
Finance
36.2%
Utilities
10.98%
Technology
10.37%
Healthcare
7.55%
Other
34.89%
LQD
Finance
32.42%
Technology
13.63%
Healthcare
10.13%
Energy
7.98%
Telecommunication.
7.88%
Other
27.97%
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Diversification
GIGB
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
3.33%
LQD
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
3.21%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
GIGB
Morgan Stanley, 5.424% 21jul2034, USD (I)
0.30%
UBS Group, 4.194% 1apr2031, USD (009)
0.29%
National Bank of Canada, 4.5% 10oct2029, USD
0.25%
Boeing, 2.95% 1feb2030, USD
0.24%
Apple, 1.65% 8feb2031, USD
0.22%
Oracle, 6.5% 15apr2038, USD
0.21%
Goldman Sachs Central Government Fund
0.21%
Citigroup, 5.449% 11jun2035, USD
0.21%
HSBC Holdings plc, 5.402% 11aug2033, USD
0.21%
Banco Santander, 5.294% 18aug2027, USD (162)
0.20%
JP Morgan, 5.14% 24jan2031, USD
0.20%
JP Morgan, 5.572% 22apr2036, USD
0.20%
Eaton, 3.95% 6mar2029, USD
0.19%
Exelon, 4.05% 15apr2030, USD
0.19%
Marriott International, 4.625% 15jun2030, USD (FF)
0.19%
LQD
BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury
1.04%
Anheuser-Busch, 4.9% 1feb2046, USD
0.18%
CVS Health, 5.05% 25mar2048, USD
0.18%
Space Exploration Technologies, 5.35% 15jul2031, USD
0.17%
T-Mobile USA, 3.875% 15apr2030, USD
0.17%
Meta Platforms, 4.875% 15nov2035, USD
0.16%
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0.15%
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0.15%
Amazon.com, 4.875% 13mar2036, USD
0.15%
Goldman Sachs, 6.75% 1oct2037, USD
0.14%
Meta Platforms, 5.25% 15may2036, USD
0.14%
Space Exploration Technologies, 5.65% 15jul2033, USD
0.14%
Pfizer, 5.3% 19may2053, USD
0.14%
Meta Platforms, 6.3% 15may2056, USD
0.14%
Amazon.com, 4.8% 9jul2031, USD
0.14%
Frequently asked questions about GIGB and LQD
How have the GIGB and LQD ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 14, 2026, GIGB is down -2.26% year-to-date (YTD), while LQD has lost -3.59%. That puts GIGB better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: GIGB or LQD?
Year-to-date, the GIGB ETF saw +$309M in flows, compared to +$1.16B for LQD.
Which ETF is more volatile: GIGB or LQD?
Over the past year, GIGB had a volatility of 4.06%, while LQD experienced 5.23%.
Which ETF is bigger: GIGB or LQD?
As of October 14, 2026, GIGB holds $1.01 B in assets under management (AUM), while LQD manages $28.94 B.
What sectors do the GIGB and LQD ETFs invest in?
GIGB leans toward sectors like Finance, Utilities and Technology. Meanwhile, LQD focuses on Finance, Technology and Healthcare.
What are the top holdings of the GIGB ETF and LQD ETF?
GIGB top holdings include Morgan Stanley, 5.424% 21jul2034, USD (I), UBS Group, 4.194% 1apr2031, USD (009) and National Bank of Canada, 4.5% 10oct2029, USD. LQD holds in its top three: BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury, Anheuser-Busch, 4.9% 1feb2046, USD and CVS Health, 5.05% 25mar2048, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: GIGB or LQD?
GIGB holds 2620 securities with 3.33% of its assets in the top 15. LQD has 3138 securities and a top 15 weight of 3.21%.
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