LQDvsBBCBETF Comparison
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BBCB
JPMorgan BetaBuilders USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
This fund is part of
US Corporate IG Bonds
-0.22%
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD) belongs to the Intl IG Bonds segment. JPMorgan BetaBuilders USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (BBCB) is part of the US Corporate IG Bonds segment. LQD's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Technology and Healthcare. In contrast, BBCB's top sector exposures are Finance, Utilities and Technology. LQD is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.14%, versus 0.04% for BBCB. LQD is down -0.96% year-to-date (YTD) with +$3.88B in YTD flows. BBCB performs better with -0.13% YTD performance, and +$14M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of LQD and BBCB 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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LQD vs BBCB performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 08/28/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | LQD BBCB | +0.01%+0.01% | -1.48%-0.77% | -0.96%-0.13% | +0.96%+1.81% | +15.61%+16.68% | -4.46%-0.85% |
| Flows | LQD BBCB | -$1.03B+$7M | +$3.81B+$9M | +$3.88B+$14M | +$4.44B+$13M | -$446M+$161K | -$1.35B+$7M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | LQD BBCB | +5.27%+4.21% | +5.14%+4.08% | +6.91%+5.44% | +8.16%+6.67% |
| Max drawdown | LQD BBCB | -2.90%-2.05% | -3.34%-2.84% | -6.65%-5.15% | -25.07%-22.08% |
| Max drawdown duration | LQD BBCB | 60d60d | 180d180d | 82d82d | 1801d1604d |
Trading data
LQD | BBCB | |
Last sale 8/28/2026 at 1:30 PM | $106.35 | |
| Previous close 08/27/2026 | $106.73 | |
| Consolidated volume 08/27/2026 | ||
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| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
Replication quality
Data as of July 31, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 8/28/2026 at 1:30 PM
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LQD | BBCB | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $106.35 | – |
| 1D performance | -0.36% | – |
| AuM | $32.69 B | $52.20 M |
| E/R | 0.14% | 0.04% |
Characteristics
LQD | BBCB | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | iShares | J.P. Morgan Asset Management |
| Benchmark | Markit iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade Index | Bloomberg U.S. Corporate Bond Index |
| N° of holdings | 3146 | 1297 |
| Asset class | Bonds | Bonds |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | July 22, 2002 | December 12, 2018 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
LQD
USA
86.96%
Other
13.04%
BBCB
USA
86.8%
Other
13.2%
Sectors
LQD
Finance
33.32%
Technology
13.8%
Healthcare
9.97%
Energy
8.23%
Telecommunication.
8.09%
Other
26.59%
BBCB
Finance
35.97%
Utilities
10.22%
Technology
8.86%
Healthcare
8.47%
Energy
7.02%
Other
29.46%
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Diversification
LQD
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
2.89%
BBCB
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
7.13%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of July 31, 2026
LQD
BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury
0.80%
Anheuser-Busch, 4.9% 1feb2046, USD
0.20%
CVS Health, 5.05% 25mar2048, USD
0.17%
T-Mobile USA, 3.875% 15apr2030, USD
0.16%
Goldman Sachs, 6.75% 1oct2037, USD
0.15%
Meta Platforms, 4.875% 15nov2035, USD
0.15%
Amazon.com, 4.875% 13mar2036, USD
0.15%
Meta Platforms, 6.3% 15may2056, USD
0.14%
Space Exploration Technologies, 5.875% 15jul2036, USD
0.14%
Pfizer, 4.75% 19may2033, USD
0.14%
Anheuser-Busch, 4.7% 1feb2036, USD
0.14%
Boeing, 5.805% 1may2050, USD
0.14%
Pfizer, 5.3% 19may2053, USD
0.14%
Meta Platforms, 5.625% 15nov2055, USD
0.13%
Space Exploration Technologies, 5.65% 15jul2033, USD
0.13%
BBCB
HSBC Holdings plc, 5.402% 11aug2033, USD
0.60%
Morgan Stanley, 3.772% 24jan2029, USD (I)
0.56%
Citibank N.A., 4.838% 6aug2029, USD
0.56%
PNC Financial Services Group, 3.45% 23apr2029, USD
0.55%
Wells Fargo, 6.491% 23oct2034, USD (W)
0.52%
Goldman Sachs, 4.223% 1may2029, USD
0.46%
Morgan Stanley, 2.943% 21jan2033, USD (I)
0.45%
NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, 1.9% 15jun2028, USD
0.45%
The Home Depot, 2.7% 15apr2030, USD
0.44%
Lloyds Banking Group, 3.574% 7nov2028, USD
0.44%
Enbridge, 2.5% 1aug2033, USD
0.44%
Bank of America Corporation, 2.687% 22apr2032, USD (N)
0.43%
HSBC Holdings plc, 2.206% 17aug2029, USD
0.42%
Mizuho Financial Group, 2.869% 13sep2030, USD
0.42%
T-Mobile USA, 3.5% 15apr2031, USD
0.41%
Frequently asked questions about LQD and BBCB
How have the LQD and BBCB ETFs performed in 2026?
As of August 28, 2026, LQD is down -0.96% year-to-date (YTD), while BBCB has lost -0.13%. That puts BBCB better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: LQD or BBCB?
Year-to-date, the LQD ETF saw +$3.88B in flows, compared to +$14M for BBCB.
Which ETF is more volatile: LQD or BBCB?
Over the past year, LQD had a volatility of 5.14%, while BBCB experienced 4.08%.
Which ETF is bigger: LQD or BBCB?
As of August 28, 2026, LQD holds $32.69 B in assets under management (AUM), while BBCB manages $52.20 M.
What sectors do the LQD and BBCB ETFs invest in?
LQD leans toward sectors like Finance, Technology and Healthcare. Meanwhile, BBCB focuses on Finance, Utilities and Technology.
What are the top holdings of the LQD ETF and BBCB ETF?
LQD top holdings include BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury, Anheuser-Busch, 4.9% 1feb2046, USD and CVS Health, 5.05% 25mar2048, USD. BBCB holds in its top three: HSBC Holdings plc, 5.402% 11aug2033, USD, Morgan Stanley, 3.772% 24jan2029, USD (I) and Citibank N.A., 4.838% 6aug2029, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: LQD or BBCB?
LQD holds 3147 securities with 2.89% of its assets in the top 15. BBCB has 1297 securities and a top 15 weight of 7.13%.
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