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 Banks, Pharmaceutical preparation and biotechnology and Communication services. In contrast, HYG's top sector exposures are Media, Pipelines and Communication services. LQD is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.14%, versus 0.49% for HYG. LQD is up 0.88% year-to-date (YTD) with +$3.55B in YTD flows. HYG performs better with 1.43% YTD performance, and -$2.31B 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 04/17/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | LQD HYG | +1.16%+1.47% | +1.18%+1.11% | +0.88%+1.43% | +7.94%+10.01% | +15.70%+28.33% | +1.77%+21.31% |
| Flows | LQD HYG | +$1.47B+$1.91B | +$6.18B-$861M | +$3.55B-$2.31B | +$3.27B+$1.71B | -$3.20B+$1.90B | -$1.59B-$4.31B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | LQD HYG | +5.94%+3.98% | +5.41%+3.03% | +7.31%+4.05% | +8.15%+5.51% |
| Max drawdown | LQD HYG | -3.34%-2.28% | -3.34%-2.28% | -8.76%-3.71% | -25.07%-15.34% |
| Max drawdown duration | LQD HYG | 47d49d | 47d49d | 219d72d | 1668d798d |
Trading data
LQD | HYG | |
Last sale 4/17/2026 at 1:30 PM | $110.04 | $80.65 |
| Previous close 04/16/2026 | $109.43 | $80.35 |
| Consolidated volume 04/16/2026 | ||
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| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 2026
1-year trailing difference
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Main metrics
Last update 4/17/2026 at 1:30 PM
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LQD | HYG | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $110.04 | $80.65 |
| 1D performance | +0.56% | +0.37% |
| AuM | $33.52 B | $17.53 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 | 2605 | 1007 |
| 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
90.31%
Other
9.69%
HYG
USA
89.54%
Other
10.46%
Sectors
LQD
Banks
16.16%
Other
83.84%
HYG
Other
100%
Diversification
LQD
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
3.01%
HYG
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
5.96%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of February 28, 2026
LQD
US0669224778
0.92%
Anheuser-Busch, 4.9% 1feb2046, USD
0.20%
CVS Health, 5.05% 25mar2048, USD
0.18%
US38145GAR11
0.17%
T-Mobile USA, 3.875% 15apr2030, USD
0.16%
US38145GAT76
0.15%
AbbVie, 3.2% 21nov2029, USD
0.15%
US30303MAE21
0.14%
Goldman Sachs, 6.75% 1oct2037, USD
0.14%
Bank of America Corporation, 5.288% 25apr2034, USD (N)
0.14%
AT&T Inc, 3.5% 15sep2053, USD
0.13%
Pfizer, 5.3% 19may2053, USD
0.13%
Bank of America Corporation, 5.468% 23jan2035, USD (N)
0.13%
Anheuser-Busch, 4.7% 1feb2036, USD
0.13%
AT&T Inc, 3.55% 15sep2055, USD
0.13%
HYG
US0669224778
1.29%
US68288AAA51
0.54%
Quikrete Holdings, 6.375% 1mar2032, USD
0.40%
Cloud Software Group, 9% 30sep2029, USD
0.36%
Cloud Software Group, 6.5% 31mar2029, USD
0.36%
US045941AA96
0.35%
DISH Network, 11.75% 15nov2027, USD
0.35%
EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD
0.33%
US982911AA70
0.32%
Hub International, 7.25% 15jun2030, USD
0.31%
RP Escrow Issuer, 7.125% 1jun2031, USD
0.29%
Venture Global LNG, 9.5% 1feb2029, USD
0.28%
Emerald Debt Merger Sub, 6.625% 15dec2030, USD
0.27%
TransDigm, 6.375% 1mar2029, USD
0.27%
CCO Holdings, 4.75% 1mar2030, USD
0.26%
Frequently asked questions about LQD and HYG
How have the LQD and HYG ETFs performed in 2026?
As of April 17, 2026, LQD is up 0.88% year-to-date (YTD), while HYG has returned 1.43%. 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 +$3.55B in flows, compared to -$2.31B for HYG.
Which ETF is more volatile: LQD or HYG?
Over the past year, LQD had a volatility of 5.41%, while HYG experienced 3.03%.
Which ETF is bigger: LQD or HYG?
As of April 17, 2026, LQD holds $33.52 B in assets under management (AUM), while HYG manages $17.53 B.
What are the top holdings of the LQD ETF and HYG ETF?
LQD top holdings include US0669224778, Anheuser-Busch, 4.9% 1feb2046, USD and CVS Health, 5.05% 25mar2048, USD. HYG holds in its top three: US0669224778, US68288AAA51 and Quikrete Holdings, 6.375% 1mar2032, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: LQD or HYG?
LQD holds 3093 securities with 3.01% of its assets in the top 15. HYG has 1338 securities and a top 15 weight of 5.96%.
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