LQDvsHYTRETF Comparison
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iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD) belongs to the Intl IG Bonds segment. CP High Yield Trend ETF (HYTR) is part of the US Aggregate Bonds segment. LQD's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Technology and Healthcare. In contrast, HYTR's top sector exposures are Finance, Consumer Services and Industrials. LQD is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.14%, versus 1% for HYTR. LQD is down -2.92% year-to-date (YTD) with +$794M in YTD flows. HYTR performs better with -0.62% YTD performance, and +$77M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of LQD and HYTR 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 HYTR performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/16/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | LQD HYTR | -0.57%-0.63% | -2.62%-1.39% | -2.92%-0.62% | -3.61%+0.60% | +17.43%+19.21% | -4.94%+7.83% |
| Flows | LQD HYTR | +$1.34B+$7M | -$5.16B+$20M | +$794M+$77M | -$659M+$115M | -$516M+$302M | -$1.31B+$300M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | LQD HYTR | +5.83%+2.71% | +5.28%+3.35% | +6.72%+4.33% | +8.17%+5.40% |
| Max drawdown | LQD HYTR | -4.18%-2.13% | -6.00%-2.28% | -6.22%-4.58% | -24.70%-13.03% |
| Max drawdown duration | LQD HYTR | 89d50d | 229d131d | 318d122d | 1802d1011d |
Trading data
LQD | HYTR | |
Last sale 10/19/2026 at 1:30 PM | $102.88 | $20.78 |
| Previous close 10/16/2026 | $103.40 | $20.76 |
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Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 10/19/2026 at 1:30 PM
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LQD | HYTR | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $102.88 | $20.78 |
| 1D performance | -0.50% | +0.11% |
| AuM | $28.78 B | $296.40 M |
| E/R | 0.14% | 1% |
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Exposure
Countries
LQD
USA
85.26%
Other
14.74%
HYTR
USA
86.24%
Other
13.76%
Sectors
LQD
Finance
32.42%
Technology
13.63%
Healthcare
10.13%
Energy
7.98%
Telecommunication.
7.88%
Other
27.97%
HYTR
Finance
17.36%
Consumer Services
11.4%
Industrials
10.76%
Energy
9.5%
Non-Energy Materi.
8.28%
Business Services
7.11%
Other
35.59%
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Diversification
LQD
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
3.21%
HYTR
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
5.9%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
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%
US161175CU68
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%
HYTR
BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury
1.10%
1261229 B.C., 10% 15apr2032, USD
0.55%
Meridian Arc HoldCo, 6.25% 30apr2031, USD
0.47%
EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD
0.43%
PR RNO Property Owner 1, 6.5% 1may2031, USD
0.36%
Quikrete Holdings, 6.375% 1mar2032, USD
0.35%
Cloud Software Group, 6.5% 31mar2029, USD
0.33%
Cloud Software Group, 9% 30sep2029, USD
0.32%
SV RNO Property Owner 1, 5.875% 1mar2031, USD
0.30%
Asurion LLC, 8% 31dec2032, USD
0.30%
Venture Global LNG, 9.5% 1feb2029, USD
0.29%
RP Escrow Issuer, 7.125% 1jun2031, USD
0.29%
Nexstar Media, 6.5% 15sep2033, USD
0.28%
Galaxy Helios Data Center II, 9.875% 1aug2031, USD
0.27%
WULF Compute, 7.75% 15oct2030, USD
0.27%
Frequently asked questions about LQD and HYTR
How have the LQD and HYTR ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 16, 2026, LQD is down -2.92% year-to-date (YTD), while HYTR has lost -0.62%. That puts HYTR better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: LQD or HYTR?
Year-to-date, the LQD ETF saw +$794M in flows, compared to +$77M for HYTR.
Which ETF is more volatile: LQD or HYTR?
Over the past year, LQD had a volatility of 5.28%, while HYTR experienced 3.35%.
Which ETF is bigger: LQD or HYTR?
As of October 16, 2026, LQD holds $28.78 B in assets under management (AUM), while HYTR manages $296.40 M.
What sectors do the LQD and HYTR ETFs invest in?
LQD leans toward sectors like Finance, Technology and Healthcare. Meanwhile, HYTR focuses on Finance, Consumer Services and Industrials.
What are the top holdings of the LQD ETF and HYTR ETF?
LQD top holdings include BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury, Anheuser-Busch, 4.9% 1feb2046, USD and CVS Health, 5.05% 25mar2048, USD. HYTR 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 HYTR?
LQD holds 3138 securities with 3.21% of its assets in the top 15. HYTR has 1951 securities and a top 15 weight of 5.9%.
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