IGIBvsLQDETF Comparison
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IGIB
iShares 5-10 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
This fund is part of
US Corporate IG Bonds
-0.16%
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iShares 5-10 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (IGIB) belongs to the US Corporate IG Bonds segment. iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD) is part of the Intl IG Bonds segment. IGIB's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Utilities and Technology. In contrast, LQD's top sector exposures are Finance, Technology and Healthcare. IGIB is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.04%, versus 0.14% for LQD. IGIB is down -1.92% year-to-date (YTD) with +$3.27B in YTD flows. LQD performs worse with -2.59% YTD performance, and +$2.09B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of IGIB 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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IGIB vs LQD performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/23/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | IGIB LQD | +0.38%+0.29% | -1.21%-1.10% | -1.92%-2.59% | -1.69%-3.39% | +22.53%+19.46% | +4.83%-4.09% |
| Flows | IGIB LQD | +$895M+$2.49B | +$1.58B-$3.52B | +$3.27B+$2.09B | +$3.92B+$178M | +$8.26B+$1.68B | +$9.59B-$189M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | IGIB LQD | +4.81%+6.29% | +4.15%+5.43% | +4.96%+6.69% | +6.07%+8.18% |
| Max drawdown | IGIB LQD | -3.63%-3.94% | -4.95%-6.00% | -4.95%-6.22% | -19.61%-24.70% |
| Max drawdown duration | IGIB LQD | 59d59d | 236d236d | 236d318d | 1304d1809d |
Trading data
IGIB | LQD | |
Last sale 10/26/2026 at 1:30 PM | $50.99 | $104.02 |
| Previous close 10/23/2026 | $50.96 | $103.85 |
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| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 10/26/2026 at 1:30 PM
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IGIB | LQD | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $50.99 | $104.02 |
| 1D performance | +0.06% | +0.16% |
| AuM | $19.50 B | $30.17 B |
| E/R | 0.04% | 0.14% |
Characteristics
IGIB | LQD | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | iShares | iShares |
| Benchmark | ICE BofA 5-10 Year US Corporate Index | Markit iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade Index |
| N° of holdings | 2937 | 3089 |
| Asset class | Fixed Income | Bonds |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | January 5, 2007 | July 22, 2002 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
IGIB
USA
74.68%
Other
25.32%
LQD
USA
85.26%
Other
14.74%
Sectors
IGIB
Finance
40.45%
Utilities
10.32%
Technology
8.31%
Energy
7.52%
Other
33.4%
LQD
Finance
32.42%
Technology
13.63%
Healthcare
10.13%
Energy
7.98%
Telecommunication.
7.88%
Other
27.97%
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Diversification
IGIB
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
2.85%
LQD
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
3.21%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
IGIB
Meta Platforms, 4.875% 15nov2035, USD
0.22%
Amazon.com, 4.875% 13mar2036, USD
0.22%
Space Exploration Technologies, 5.875% 15jul2036, USD
0.20%
Anheuser-Busch, 4.7% 1feb2036, USD
0.20%
Meta Platforms, 5.25% 15may2036, USD
0.20%
Bank of America Corporation, 5.288% 25apr2034, USD (N)
0.19%
MARS, 5.2% 1mar2035, USD
0.19%
Space Exploration Technologies, 5.65% 15jul2033, USD
0.19%
Bank of America Corporation, 5.468% 23jan2035, USD (N)
0.18%
Pfizer, 4.75% 19may2033, USD
0.18%
Bank of America Corporation, 5.015% 22jul2033, USD (N)
0.18%
Salesforce, 5.55% 15mar2036, USD
0.17%
JP Morgan, 5.35% 1jun2034, USD
0.17%
NVIDIA, 4.95% 15jun2036, USD
0.17%
Wells Fargo, 5.557% 25jul2034, USD (W)
0.17%
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%
US161175CV42
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 IGIB and LQD
How have the IGIB and LQD ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 23, 2026, IGIB is down -1.92% year-to-date (YTD), while LQD has lost -2.59%. That puts IGIB better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: IGIB or LQD?
Year-to-date, the IGIB ETF saw +$3.27B in flows, compared to +$2.09B for LQD.
Which ETF is more volatile: IGIB or LQD?
Over the past year, IGIB had a volatility of 4.15%, while LQD experienced 5.43%.
Which ETF is bigger: IGIB or LQD?
As of October 23, 2026, IGIB holds $19.50 B in assets under management (AUM), while LQD manages $30.17 B.
What sectors do the IGIB and LQD ETFs invest in?
IGIB leans toward sectors like Finance, Utilities and Technology. Meanwhile, LQD focuses on Finance, Technology and Healthcare.
What are the top holdings of the IGIB ETF and LQD ETF?
IGIB top holdings include Meta Platforms, 4.875% 15nov2035, USD, Amazon.com, 4.875% 13mar2036, USD and Space Exploration Technologies, 5.875% 15jul2036, 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: IGIB or LQD?
IGIB holds 3004 securities with 2.85% of its assets in the top 15. LQD has 3138 securities and a top 15 weight of 3.21%.
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