LQDvsIBDVETF Comparison
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iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD) belongs to the Intl IG Bonds segment. iShares iBonds Dec 2030 Term Corporate ETF (IBDV) is part of the US Corporate IG Bonds segment. Both ETFs have the same top 3 sector exposures: Finance, Technology and Healthcare. LQD is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.14%, versus 0.1% for IBDV. LQD is down -1.16% year-to-date (YTD) with +$3.30B in YTD flows. IBDV performs better with 0.43% YTD performance, and +$662M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of LQD and IBDV 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 IBDV performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 08/31/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | LQD IBDV | +0.45%+0.24% | -1.76%+0.01% | -1.16%+0.43% | +1.49%+2.24% | +14.39%+18.36% | -4.39%+2.64% |
| Flows | LQD IBDV | -$797M+$38M | +$3.27B+$231M | +$3.30B+$662M | +$3.40B+$1.34B | -$723M+$2.89B | -$2.00B+$3.24B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | LQD IBDV | +5.32%+2.57% | +5.13%+2.53% | +6.90%+4.33% | +8.16%+5.93% |
| Max drawdown | LQD IBDV | -2.90%-0.83% | -3.34%-1.96% | -6.65%-4.59% | -25.07%-21.00% |
| Max drawdown duration | LQD IBDV | 63d56d | 183d183d | 82d78d | 1804d1442d |
Trading data
LQD | IBDV | |
Last sale 9/1/2026 at 2:18 PM | $105.67 | $21.48 |
| Previous close 08/31/2026 | $106.21 | $21.59 |
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Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
1-year trailing difference
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Main metrics
Last update 9/1/2026 at 2:18 PM
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LQD | IBDV | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $105.67 | $21.48 |
| 1D performance | -0.51% | -0.51% |
| AuM | $32.04 B | $3.31 B |
| E/R | 0.14% | 0.1% |
Characteristics
LQD | IBDV | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | iShares | iShares |
| Benchmark | Markit iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade Index | Bloomberg December 2030 Maturity Corporate Index |
| N° of holdings | 3146 | 730 |
| Asset class | Bonds | Fixed Income |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | July 22, 2002 | June 23, 2020 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
LQD
USA
86.96%
Other
13.04%
IBDV
USA
86.35%
Other
13.65%
Sectors
LQD
Finance
33.32%
Technology
13.8%
Healthcare
9.97%
Energy
8.23%
Telecommunication.
8.09%
Other
26.59%
IBDV
Finance
27.35%
Technology
11.9%
Healthcare
9.2%
Consumer Non-Cycl.
8.38%
Energy
8.29%
Utilities
8.26%
Other
26.62%
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Diversification
LQD
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
2.89%
IBDV
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
8.5%
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%
IBDV
T-Mobile USA, 3.875% 15apr2030, USD
1.17%
Boeing, 5.15% 1may2030, USD
0.75%
Deutsche Telekom, 8.25% 15jun2030, USD
0.66%
Meta Platforms, 4.2% 15nov2030, USD
0.63%
British Telecommunications, 8.625% 15dec2030, USD
0.56%
Pacific Gas & Electric, 4.55% 1jul2030, USD (29)
0.52%
Pfizer, 4.65% 19may2030, USD
0.51%
AT&T Inc, 4.3% 15feb2030, USD
0.51%
Oracle, 2.95% 1apr2030, USD
0.50%
Amgen, 5.25% 2mar2030, USD
0.50%
Oracle, 4.45% 26sep2030, USD (C)
0.47%
Citibank N.A., 4.914% 29may2030, USD
0.44%
Goldman Sachs, 3.8% 15mar2030, USD
0.43%
HCA, 3.5% 1sep2030, USD
0.42%
Amazon.com, 4.1% 20nov2030, USD
0.42%
Frequently asked questions about LQD and IBDV
How have the LQD and IBDV ETFs performed in 2026?
As of August 31, 2026, LQD is down -1.16% year-to-date (YTD), while IBDV has returned 0.43%. That puts IBDV better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: LQD or IBDV?
Year-to-date, the LQD ETF saw +$3.30B in flows, compared to +$662M for IBDV.
Which ETF is more volatile: LQD or IBDV?
Over the past year, LQD had a volatility of 5.13%, while IBDV experienced 2.53%.
Which ETF is bigger: LQD or IBDV?
As of August 31, 2026, LQD holds $32.04 B in assets under management (AUM), while IBDV manages $3.31 B.
What sectors do the LQD and IBDV ETFs invest in?
LQD leans toward sectors like Finance, Technology and Healthcare. Meanwhile, IBDV focuses on Finance, Technology and Healthcare.
What are the top holdings of the LQD ETF and IBDV ETF?
LQD top holdings include BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury, Anheuser-Busch, 4.9% 1feb2046, USD and CVS Health, 5.05% 25mar2048, USD. IBDV holds in its top three: T-Mobile USA, 3.875% 15apr2030, USD, Boeing, 5.15% 1may2030, USD and Deutsche Telekom, 8.25% 15jun2030, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: LQD or IBDV?
LQD holds 3147 securities with 2.89% of its assets in the top 15. IBDV has 732 securities and a top 15 weight of 8.5%.
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