IBDUvsLQDETF Comparison
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iShares iBonds Dec 2029 Term Corporate ETF (IBDU) belongs to the US Corporate IG Bonds segment. iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD) is part of the Intl IG Bonds segment. IBDU's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Technology and Utilities. In contrast, LQD's top sector exposures are Finance, Technology and Healthcare. IBDU is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.1%, versus 0.14% for LQD. IBDU is up 0.95% year-to-date (YTD) with +$715M in YTD flows. LQD performs worse with -2.19% YTD performance, and +$2.40B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of IBDU 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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IBDU vs LQD performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/29/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | IBDU LQD | +0.95%+2.21% | +0.10%-0.64% | +0.95%-2.19% | +1.73%-2.74% | +21.56%+19.96% | +6.25%-4.47% |
| Flows | IBDU LQD | +$35M+$3.08B | +$34M-$1.87B | +$715M+$2.40B | +$1.06B+$399M | +$3.31B+$1.90B | +$3.94B+$1.07B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | IBDU LQD | +2.06%+6.21% | +2.02%+5.41% | +3.42%+6.65% | +5.25%+8.18% |
| Max drawdown | IBDU LQD | -1.46%-3.94% | -1.54%-6.00% | -2.48%-6.22% | -18.17%-24.70% |
| Max drawdown duration | IBDU LQD | 65d65d | 155d242d | 154d318d | 1267d1815d |
Trading data
IBDU | LQD | |
Last sale 10/30/2026 at 2:17 PM | $22.84 | $104.18 |
| Previous close 10/29/2026 | $22.82 | $104.22 |
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Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
1-year trailing difference
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Main metrics
Last update 10/30/2026 at 2:17 PM
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IBDU | LQD | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $22.84 | $104.18 |
| 1D performance | +0.09% | -0.04% |
| AuM | $4.03 B | $30.61 B |
| E/R | 0.1% | 0.14% |
Characteristics
IBDU | LQD | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | iShares | iShares |
| Benchmark | Bloomberg December 2029 Maturity Corporate Index | Markit iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade Index |
| N° of holdings | 680 | 3061 |
| Asset class | Fixed Income | Bonds |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | September 17, 2019 | July 22, 2002 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
IBDU
USA
83.9%
Other
16.1%
LQD
USA
83.47%
Other
16.53%
Sectors
IBDU
Finance
28.62%
Technology
11.48%
Utilities
8.83%
Healthcare
8.75%
Industrials
7.06%
Other
35.24%
LQD
Finance
31.98%
Technology
13.3%
Healthcare
9.69%
Energy
7.85%
Telecommunication.
7.84%
Other
29.34%
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Diversification
IBDU
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
8.56%
LQD
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
2.67%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of September 30, 2026
IBDU
AbbVie, 3.2% 21nov2029, USD
0.96%
Salesforce, 4.65% 15mar2029, USD
0.74%
Verizon Communications, 4.016% 3dec2029, USD
0.59%
NVIDIA, 4.35% 15jun2029, USD
0.59%
Amazon.com, 4% 13mar2029, USD
0.59%
IBM, 3.5% 15may2029, USD
0.57%
Oracle, 4.55% 4feb2029, USD
0.54%
AT&T Inc, 4.35% 1mar2029, USD
0.53%
Anheuser-Busch InBev, 4.75% 23jan2029, USD
0.53%
Fiserv, 3.5% 1jul2029, USD
0.52%
Amazon.com, 4.6% 9jul2029, USD
0.51%
Sumitomo Mitsui FG, 3.04% 16jul2029, USD
0.49%
Wells Fargo, 4.15% 24jan2029, USD (Q)
0.48%
AbbVie, 4.8% 15mar2029, USD
0.47%
Cisco Systems, 4.85% 26feb2029, USD
0.46%
LQD
BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury
0.56%
Anheuser-Busch, 4.9% 1feb2046, USD
0.19%
T-Mobile USA, 3.875% 15apr2030, USD
0.17%
CVS Health, 5.05% 25mar2048, USD
0.16%
Space Exploration Technologies, 5.35% 15jul2031, USD
0.16%
Meta Platforms, 5.25% 15may2036, USD
0.15%
Meta Platforms, 4.875% 15nov2035, USD
0.15%
Goldman Sachs, 6.75% 1oct2037, USD
0.15%
Pfizer, 5.3% 19may2053, USD
0.14%
Space Exploration Technologies, 5.875% 15jul2036, USD
0.14%
Meta Platforms, 6.3% 15may2056, USD
0.14%
Space Exploration Technologies, 5.65% 15jul2033, USD
0.14%
Amazon.com, 4.875% 13mar2036, USD
0.14%
Meta Platforms, 5.625% 15nov2055, USD
0.14%
Boeing, 5.805% 1may2050, USD
0.13%
Frequently asked questions about IBDU and LQD
How have the IBDU and LQD ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 29, 2026, IBDU is up 0.95% year-to-date (YTD), while LQD has lost -2.19%. That puts IBDU better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: IBDU or LQD?
Year-to-date, the IBDU ETF saw +$715M in flows, compared to +$2.40B for LQD.
Which ETF is more volatile: IBDU or LQD?
Over the past year, IBDU had a volatility of 2.02%, while LQD experienced 5.41%.
Which ETF is bigger: IBDU or LQD?
As of October 29, 2026, IBDU holds $4.03 B in assets under management (AUM), while LQD manages $30.61 B.
What sectors do the IBDU and LQD ETFs invest in?
IBDU leans toward sectors like Finance, Technology and Utilities. Meanwhile, LQD focuses on Finance, Technology and Healthcare.
What are the top holdings of the IBDU ETF and LQD ETF?
IBDU top holdings include AbbVie, 3.2% 21nov2029, USD, Salesforce, 4.65% 15mar2029, USD and Verizon Communications, 4.016% 3dec2029, USD. LQD holds in its top three: BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury, Anheuser-Busch, 4.9% 1feb2046, USD and T-Mobile USA, 3.875% 15apr2030, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: IBDU or LQD?
IBDU holds 720 securities with 8.56% of its assets in the top 15. LQD has 3156 securities and a top 15 weight of 2.67%.
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