LQDvsLDRCETF Comparison
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iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD) belongs to the Intl IG Bonds segment. iShares iBonds 1-5 Year Corporate Ladder ETF (LDRC) is part of the US Corporate IG Bonds segment. LQD's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Technology and Healthcare. In contrast, LDRC's top sector exposures are Finance, Technology and Utilities. LQD is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.14%, versus 0.1% for LDRC. LQD is down -1.56% year-to-date (YTD) with +$3.51B in YTD flows. LDRC performs better with 1.06% YTD performance, and +$46M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of LQD and LDRC 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 LDRC performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/01/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | LQD LDRC | -0.34%-0.04% | -2.16%+0.14% | -1.56%+1.06% | +1.08%+2.80% | +14.79%n/a | -4.80%n/a |
| Flows | LQD LDRC | -$799M+$3M | +$3.48B+$14M | +$3.51B+$46M | +$3.61B+$82M | -$534M- | -$1.71B- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | LQD LDRC | +5.33%+1.69% | +5.13%+1.48% | +6.89%n/a | +8.16%n/a |
| Max drawdown | LQD LDRC | -2.90%-0.52% | -3.34%-1.00% | -6.22%n/a | -25.07%n/a |
| Max drawdown duration | LQD LDRC | 64d28d | 184d87d | 318dn/a | 1805dn/a |
Trading data
LQD | LDRC | |
Last sale 9/2/2026 at 1:30 PM | $105.35 | $24.91 |
| Previous close 09/01/2026 | $105.22 | $24.95 |
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Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 9/2/2026 at 1:30 PM
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LQD | LDRC | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $105.35 | $24.91 |
| 1D performance | +0.12% | -0.18% |
| AuM | $31.99 B | $90.32 M |
| E/R | 0.14% | 0.1% |
Characteristics
LQD | LDRC | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | iShares | iShares |
| Benchmark | Markit iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade Index | BlackRock iBonds 1-5 Year Corporate Ladder Index |
| N° of holdings | 3146 | 3400 |
| Asset class | Bonds | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | July 22, 2002 | November 7, 2024 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
LQD
USA
86.96%
Other
13.04%
LDRC
USA
86.46%
Other
13.54%
Sectors
LQD
Finance
33.32%
Technology
13.8%
Healthcare
9.97%
Energy
8.23%
Telecommunication.
8.09%
Other
26.59%
LDRC
Finance
31.16%
Technology
11.58%
Utilities
9.07%
Healthcare
8.51%
Industrials
7.55%
Consumer Non-Cycl.
7.25%
Other
24.89%
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Diversification
LQD
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
2.89%
LDRC
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
2.91%
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%
LDRC
BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury
0.57%
T-Mobile USA, 3.875% 15apr2030, USD
0.23%
Space Exploration Technologies, 5.35% 15jul2031, USD
0.20%
AbbVie, 3.2% 21nov2029, USD
0.20%
NVIDIA, 4.5% 15jun2031, USD
0.19%
CVS Health, 4.3% 25mar2028, USD
0.18%
Amazon.com, 4.25% 13mar2031, USD
0.16%
Salesforce, 4.9% 15sep2031, USD
0.15%
Boeing, 5.15% 1may2030, USD
0.15%
Microsoft, 3.3% 6feb2027, USD
0.15%
T-Mobile USA, 3.75% 15apr2027, USD
0.15%
Salesforce, 4.65% 15mar2029, USD
0.15%
Oracle, 4.95% 4feb2031, USD
0.15%
Citigroup, 4.45% 29sep2027, USD (G)
0.15%
Verizon Communications, 2.55% 21mar2031, USD
0.14%
Frequently asked questions about LQD and LDRC
How have the LQD and LDRC ETFs performed in 2026?
As of September 1, 2026, LQD is down -1.56% year-to-date (YTD), while LDRC has returned 1.06%. That puts LDRC better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: LQD or LDRC?
Year-to-date, the LQD ETF saw +$3.51B in flows, compared to +$46M for LDRC.
Which ETF is more volatile: LQD or LDRC?
Over the past year, LQD had a volatility of 5.13%, while LDRC experienced 1.48%.
Which ETF is bigger: LQD or LDRC?
As of September 1, 2026, LQD holds $31.99 B in assets under management (AUM), while LDRC manages $90.32 M.
What sectors do the LQD and LDRC ETFs invest in?
LQD leans toward sectors like Finance, Technology and Healthcare. Meanwhile, LDRC focuses on Finance, Technology and Utilities.
What are the top holdings of the LQD ETF and LDRC ETF?
LQD top holdings include BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury, Anheuser-Busch, 4.9% 1feb2046, USD and CVS Health, 5.05% 25mar2048, USD. LDRC holds in its top three: BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury, T-Mobile USA, 3.875% 15apr2030, USD and Space Exploration Technologies, 5.35% 15jul2031, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: LQD or LDRC?
LQD holds 3147 securities with 2.89% of its assets in the top 15. LDRC has 3411 securities and a top 15 weight of 2.91%.
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