LQDvsSCHIETF Comparison
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iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD) belongs to the Intl IG Bonds segment. Schwab 5-10 Year Corporate Bond ETF (SCHI) 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 0.03% for SCHI. LQD is down -1.56% year-to-date (YTD) with +$3.51B in YTD flows. SCHI performs better with -0.82% YTD performance, and +$2.01B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of LQD and SCHI 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 SCHI 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 SCHI | -0.34%-0.41% | -2.16%-1.19% | -1.56%-0.82% | +1.08%+1.81% | +14.79%+18.85% | -4.80%+3.47% |
| Flows | LQD SCHI | -$799M+$89M | +$3.48B+$319M | +$3.51B+$2.01B | +$3.61B+$2.71B | -$534M+$6.43B | -$1.71B+$11.30B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | LQD SCHI | +5.33%+4.14% | +5.13%+3.91% | +6.89%+5.15% | +8.16%+6.19% |
| Max drawdown | LQD SCHI | -2.90%-1.80% | -3.34%-2.94% | -6.22%-4.58% | -25.07%-20.30% |
| Max drawdown duration | LQD SCHI | 64d64d | 184d184d | 318d72d | 1805d1382d |
Trading data
LQD | SCHI | |
Last sale 9/2/2026 at 1:30 PM | $105.35 | $22.04 |
| Previous close 09/01/2026 | $105.22 | $22.01 |
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Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
1-year trailing difference
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Main metrics
Last update 9/2/2026 at 1:30 PM
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LQD | SCHI | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $105.35 | $22.04 |
| 1D performance | +0.12% | +0.14% |
| AuM | $31.99 B | $11.42 B |
| E/R | 0.14% | 0.03% |
Characteristics
LQD | SCHI | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | iShares | Schwab ETFs |
| Benchmark | Markit iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade Index | Bloomberg U.S. 5–10 Year Corporate Bond Index |
| N° of holdings | 3146 | 786 |
| Asset class | Bonds | Bonds |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | July 22, 2002 | October 10, 2019 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
LQD
USA
86.96%
Other
13.04%
SCHI
USA
85.27%
Other
14.73%
Sectors
LQD
Finance
33.32%
Technology
13.8%
Healthcare
9.97%
Energy
8.23%
Telecommunication.
8.09%
Other
26.59%
SCHI
Finance
46.61%
Technology
14.26%
Healthcare
7.55%
Other
31.58%
Diversification
LQD
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
2.89%
SCHI
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
6.87%
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%
SCHI
Space Exploration Technologies, 5.35% 15jul2031, USD
0.62%
Meta Platforms, 5.25% 15may2036, USD
0.53%
Amazon.com, 4.875% 13mar2036, USD
0.52%
Space Exploration Technologies, 5.65% 15jul2033, USD
0.52%
Meta Platforms, 4.875% 15nov2035, USD
0.52%
Bank of America Corporation, 5.468% 23jan2035, USD (N)
0.46%
Bank of America Corporation, 5.288% 25apr2034, USD (N)
0.46%
Bank of America Corporation, 5.015% 22jul2033, USD (N)
0.45%
Pfizer, 4.75% 19may2033, USD
0.45%
Anheuser-Busch, 4.7% 1feb2036, USD
0.44%
Oracle, 5.7% 4feb2036, USD
0.42%
Wells Fargo, 5.557% 25jul2034, USD (W)
0.37%
Amgen, 5.25% 2mar2033, USD
0.37%
JP Morgan, 5.35% 1jun2034, USD
0.37%
JP Morgan, 5.576% 23jul2036, USD
0.37%
Frequently asked questions about LQD and SCHI
How have the LQD and SCHI ETFs performed in 2026?
As of September 1, 2026, LQD is down -1.56% year-to-date (YTD), while SCHI has lost -0.82%. That puts SCHI better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: LQD or SCHI?
Year-to-date, the LQD ETF saw +$3.51B in flows, compared to +$2.01B for SCHI.
Which ETF is more volatile: LQD or SCHI?
Over the past year, LQD had a volatility of 5.13%, while SCHI experienced 3.91%.
Which ETF is bigger: LQD or SCHI?
As of September 1, 2026, LQD holds $31.99 B in assets under management (AUM), while SCHI manages $11.42 B.
What sectors do the LQD and SCHI ETFs invest in?
LQD leans toward sectors like Finance, Technology and Healthcare. Meanwhile, SCHI focuses on Finance, Technology and Healthcare.
What are the top holdings of the LQD ETF and SCHI ETF?
LQD top holdings include BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury, Anheuser-Busch, 4.9% 1feb2046, USD and CVS Health, 5.05% 25mar2048, USD. SCHI holds in its top three: Space Exploration Technologies, 5.35% 15jul2031, USD, Meta Platforms, 5.25% 15may2036, USD and Amazon.com, 4.875% 13mar2036, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: LQD or SCHI?
LQD holds 3147 securities with 2.89% of its assets in the top 15. SCHI has 786 securities and a top 15 weight of 6.87%.
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