ILTBvsLQDETF Comparison
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iShares Core 10+ Year USD Bond ETF (ILTB) belongs to the US Aggregate Bonds segment. iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD) is part of the Intl IG Bonds segment. ILTB's top 3 sector exposures are Sovereign, Finance and Utilities. In contrast, LQD's top sector exposures are Finance, Technology and Healthcare. ILTB is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.06%, versus 0.14% for LQD. ILTB is down -4.32% year-to-date (YTD) with +$19M in YTD flows. LQD performs better with -2.92% YTD performance, and +$794M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of ILTB 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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ILTB vs LQD performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/16/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | ILTB LQD | -0.91%-0.57% | -3.70%-2.62% | -4.32%-2.92% | -6.09%-3.61% | +14.93%+17.43% | -20.31%-4.94% |
| Flows | ILTB LQD | +$7M+$1.34B | +$9M-$5.16B | +$19M+$794M | +$69M-$659M | +$118M-$516M | +$387M-$1.31B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | ILTB LQD | +8.70%+5.83% | +7.72%+5.28% | +10.04%+6.72% | +12.00%+8.17% |
| Max drawdown | ILTB LQD | -6.58%-4.18% | -9.79%-6.00% | -10.63%-6.22% | -35.14%-24.70% |
| Max drawdown duration | ILTB LQD | 89d89d | 229d229d | 396d318d | 1776d1802d |
Trading data
ILTB | LQD | |
Last sale 10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM | $45.78 | $103.40 |
| Previous close 10/15/2026 | $45.85 | $103.50 |
| Consolidated volume 10/15/2026 | ||
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Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM
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ILTB | LQD | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $45.78 | $103.40 |
| 1D performance | -0.15% | -0.10% |
| AuM | $592.92 M | $28.78 B |
| E/R | 0.06% | 0.14% |
Characteristics
ILTB | LQD | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | iShares | iShares |
| Benchmark | Bloomberg U.S. Universal 10+ ex MBS Index | Markit iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade Index |
| N° of holdings | 3835 | 3089 |
| Asset class | Bonds | Bonds |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | December 8, 2009 | July 22, 2002 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
ILTB
USA
84.48%
Other
15.52%
LQD
USA
85.26%
Other
14.74%
Sectors
ILTB
Sovereign
52.7%
Finance
8.63%
Other
38.67%
LQD
Finance
32.42%
Technology
13.63%
Healthcare
10.13%
Energy
7.98%
Telecommunication.
7.88%
Other
27.97%
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Diversification
ILTB
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
14.93%
LQD
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
3.21%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
ILTB
USA, Bonds 5% 15may2056, USD
1.15%
USA, Bonds 4.75% 15may2055, USD
1.09%
USA, Bonds 4.75% 15aug2055, USD
1.09%
USA, Bonds 4.75% 15feb2056, USD
1.07%
USA, Bonds 4.625% 15nov2055, USD
1.07%
BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury
1.02%
USA, Bonds 4.625% 15may2054, USD
1.01%
USA, Bonds 4.5% 15nov2054, USD
0.97%
USA, Bonds 4.25% 15aug2054, USD
0.97%
USA, Bonds 4.625% 15feb2055, USD
0.97%
USA, Bonds 4.375% 15aug2043, USD
0.94%
USA, Bonds 4.25% 15feb2054, USD
0.93%
USA, Bonds 4.125% 15aug2053, USD
0.92%
USA, Bonds 4.75% 15nov2043, USD
0.88%
USA, Bonds 4.75% 15nov2053, USD
0.85%
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 ILTB and LQD
How have the ILTB and LQD ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 16, 2026, ILTB is down -4.32% year-to-date (YTD), while LQD has lost -2.92%. That puts LQD better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: ILTB or LQD?
Year-to-date, the ILTB ETF saw +$19M in flows, compared to +$794M for LQD.
Which ETF is more volatile: ILTB or LQD?
Over the past year, ILTB had a volatility of 7.72%, while LQD experienced 5.28%.
Which ETF is bigger: ILTB or LQD?
As of October 16, 2026, ILTB holds $592.92 M in assets under management (AUM), while LQD manages $28.78 B.
What sectors do the ILTB and LQD ETFs invest in?
ILTB leans toward sectors like Sovereign and Finance. Meanwhile, LQD focuses on Finance, Technology and Healthcare.
What are the top holdings of the ILTB ETF and LQD ETF?
ILTB top holdings include USA, Bonds 5% 15may2056, USD, USA, Bonds 4.75% 15may2055, USD and USA, Bonds 4.75% 15aug2055, 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: ILTB or LQD?
ILTB holds 3859 securities with 14.93% of its assets in the top 15. LQD has 3138 securities and a top 15 weight of 3.21%.
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