LQDvsHYGETF Comparison
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iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD) belongs to the Intl IG Bonds segment. iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG) is part of the Intl HY Bonds segment. LQD's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Technology and Healthcare. In contrast, HYG's top sector exposures are Finance, Consumer Services and Industrials. LQD is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.14%, versus 0.49% for HYG. LQD is down -0.59% year-to-date (YTD) with +$4.12B in YTD flows. HYG performs better with 2.44% YTD performance, and -$3.24B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of LQD and HYG 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 HYG performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 08/26/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | LQD HYG | +0.66%+1.13% | -0.73%+1.09% | -0.59%+2.44% | +1.60%+4.66% | +16.04%+27.63% | -3.44%+20.39% |
| Flows | LQD HYG | -$1.17B+$432M | +$4.24B+$262M | +$4.12B-$3.24B | +$5.09B-$1.61B | -$201M+$1.69B | -$1.79B-$1.74B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | LQD HYG | +5.28%+2.41% | +5.13%+2.87% | +6.91%+3.81% | +8.16%+5.54% |
| Max drawdown | LQD HYG | -2.90%-0.74% | -3.34%-2.28% | -6.65%-3.71% | -25.07%-15.34% |
| Max drawdown duration | LQD HYG | 58d28d | 178d49d | 82d72d | 1799d798d |
Trading data
LQD | HYG | |
Last sale 8/27/2026 at 1:30 PM | $106.75 | $79.86 |
| Previous close 08/26/2026 | $106.78 | $79.90 |
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Replication quality
Data as of July 31, 2026
1-year trailing difference
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Main metrics
Last update 8/27/2026 at 1:30 PM
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LQD | HYG | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $106.75 | $79.86 |
| 1D performance | -0.03% | -0.05% |
| AuM | $33.06 B | $16.42 B |
| E/R | 0.14% | 0.49% |
Characteristics
LQD | HYG | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | iShares | iShares |
| Benchmark | Markit iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade Index | Markit iBoxx USD Liquid High Yield Index |
| N° of holdings | 3146 | 1318 |
| Asset class | Bonds | Bonds |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | July 22, 2002 | April 4, 2007 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
LQD
USA
86.96%
Other
13.04%
HYG
USA
87.56%
Other
12.44%
Sectors
LQD
Finance
33.32%
Technology
13.8%
Healthcare
9.97%
Energy
8.23%
Telecommunication.
8.09%
Other
26.59%
HYG
Finance
18.16%
Consumer Services
13.29%
Industrials
9.33%
Energy
8.71%
Non-Energy Materi.
8.18%
Business Services
7.49%
Other
34.84%
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Diversification
LQD
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
2.89%
HYG
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
5.79%
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%
HYG
BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury
0.99%
1261229 B.C., 10% 15apr2032, USD
0.51%
Meridian Arc HoldCo, 6.25% 30apr2031, USD
0.48%
EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD
0.42%
PR RNO Property Owner 1, 6.5% 1may2031, USD
0.34%
SV RNO Property Owner 1, 5.875% 1mar2031, USD
0.34%
Quikrete Holdings, 6.375% 1mar2032, USD
0.33%
Cloud Software Group, 9% 30sep2029, USD
0.32%
Cloud Software Group, 6.5% 31mar2029, USD
0.31%
Centene, 4.625% 15dec2029, USD
0.30%
Hub International, 7.25% 15jun2030, USD
0.30%
Venture Global LNG, 9.5% 1feb2029, USD
0.29%
Core Scientific Finance I, 7.75% 15may2031, USD
0.29%
Asurion LLC, 8% 31dec2032, USD
0.29%
Nexstar Media, 6.5% 15sep2033, USD
0.29%
Frequently asked questions about LQD and HYG
How have the LQD and HYG ETFs performed in 2026?
As of August 26, 2026, LQD is down -0.59% year-to-date (YTD), while HYG has returned 2.44%. That puts HYG better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: LQD or HYG?
Year-to-date, the LQD ETF saw +$4.12B in flows, compared to -$3.24B for HYG.
Which ETF is more volatile: LQD or HYG?
Over the past year, LQD had a volatility of 5.13%, while HYG experienced 2.87%.
Which ETF is bigger: LQD or HYG?
As of August 26, 2026, LQD holds $33.06 B in assets under management (AUM), while HYG manages $16.42 B.
What sectors do the LQD and HYG ETFs invest in?
LQD leans toward sectors like Finance, Technology and Healthcare. Meanwhile, HYG focuses on Finance, Consumer Services and Industrials.
What are the top holdings of the LQD ETF and HYG ETF?
LQD top holdings include BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury, Anheuser-Busch, 4.9% 1feb2046, USD and CVS Health, 5.05% 25mar2048, USD. HYG holds in its top three: BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury, 1261229 B.C., 10% 15apr2032, USD and Meridian Arc HoldCo, 6.25% 30apr2031, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: LQD or HYG?
LQD holds 3147 securities with 2.89% of its assets in the top 15. HYG has 1325 securities and a top 15 weight of 5.79%.
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