LQDvsSPIBETF Comparison
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State Street SPDR Portfolio Intermediate Term Corporate Bond ETF
This fund is part of
US Corporate IG Bonds
-0.2%
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD) belongs to the Intl IG Bonds segment. State Street SPDR Portfolio Intermediate Term Corporate Bond ETF (SPIB) is part of the US Corporate IG Bonds segment. LQD's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Technology and Healthcare. In contrast, SPIB's top sector exposures are Finance, Technology and Utilities. LQD is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.14%, versus 0.04% for SPIB. LQD is down -1.56% year-to-date (YTD) with +$3.51B in YTD flows. SPIB performs better with 0.19% YTD performance, and +$893M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of LQD and SPIB 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 SPIB 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 SPIB | -0.34%-0.19% | -2.16%-0.38% | -1.56%+0.19% | +1.08%+2.32% | +14.79%+17.98% | -4.80%+7.99% |
| Flows | LQD SPIB | -$799M+$172M | +$3.48B+$252M | +$3.51B+$893M | +$3.61B+$1.22B | -$534M+$4.78B | -$1.71B+$6.18B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | LQD SPIB | +5.33%+2.86% | +5.13%+2.64% | +6.89%+3.43% | +8.16%+4.18% |
| Max drawdown | LQD SPIB | -2.90%-1.05% | -3.34%-2.00% | -6.22%-2.53% | -25.07%-14.51% |
| Max drawdown duration | LQD SPIB | 64d64d | 184d184d | 318d70d | 1805d1073d |
Trading data
LQD | SPIB | |
Last sale 9/2/2026 at 1:30 PM | $105.35 | $32.88 |
| Previous close 09/01/2026 | $105.22 | $32.85 |
| Consolidated volume 09/01/2026 | ||
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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 | SPIB | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $105.35 | $32.88 |
| 1D performance | +0.12% | +0.09% |
| AuM | $31.99 B | $11.60 B |
| E/R | 0.14% | 0.04% |
Characteristics
LQD | SPIB | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | iShares | State Street Investment Management |
| Benchmark | Markit iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade Index | Bloomberg U.S. Intermediate Corporate Bond Index |
| N° of holdings | 3146 | 5196 |
| Asset class | Bonds | Bonds |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | July 22, 2002 | February 10, 2009 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
LQD
USA
86.96%
Other
13.04%
SPIB
USA
83.38%
Other
16.62%
Sectors
LQD
Finance
33.32%
Technology
13.8%
Healthcare
9.97%
Energy
8.23%
Telecommunication.
8.09%
Other
26.59%
SPIB
Finance
43.25%
Technology
9.31%
Utilities
8.69%
Other
38.75%
Diversification
LQD
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
2.89%
SPIB
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
3.28%
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%
SPIB
Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A., 5.016% 12jan2029, USD (A)
0.47%
JP Morgan, 5.193% 5feb2037, USD
0.25%
Broadcom Inc, 4.35% 15feb2030, USD
0.24%
NVIDIA, 4.35% 15jun2029, USD
0.24%
Citigroup, 5.411% 19sep2039, USD
0.23%
Bank of America Corporation, 2.687% 22apr2032, USD (N)
0.22%
Bank of America Corporation, 5.819% 15sep2029, USD (N)
0.20%
L3Harris Technologies, 5.25% 1jun2031, USD
0.20%
National Bank of Canada, 4.928% 4jun2032, USD
0.19%
JP Morgan, 5.576% 23jul2036, USD
0.19%
Goldman Sachs, 5.655% 21jul2037, USD
0.18%
Citibank N.A., 4.846% 18jun2032, USD
0.18%
Meta Platforms, 4.55% 15may2031, USD
0.17%
Alphabet, 4.4% 15feb2033, USD
0.17%
Morgan Stanley, 5.17% 14jul2032, USD (I)
0.16%
Frequently asked questions about LQD and SPIB
How have the LQD and SPIB ETFs performed in 2026?
As of September 1, 2026, LQD is down -1.56% year-to-date (YTD), while SPIB has returned 0.19%. That puts SPIB better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: LQD or SPIB?
Year-to-date, the LQD ETF saw +$3.51B in flows, compared to +$893M for SPIB.
Which ETF is more volatile: LQD or SPIB?
Over the past year, LQD had a volatility of 5.13%, while SPIB experienced 2.64%.
Which ETF is bigger: LQD or SPIB?
As of September 1, 2026, LQD holds $31.99 B in assets under management (AUM), while SPIB manages $11.60 B.
What sectors do the LQD and SPIB ETFs invest in?
LQD leans toward sectors like Finance, Technology and Healthcare. Meanwhile, SPIB focuses on Finance, Technology and Utilities.
What are the top holdings of the LQD ETF and SPIB ETF?
LQD top holdings include BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury, Anheuser-Busch, 4.9% 1feb2046, USD and CVS Health, 5.05% 25mar2048, USD. SPIB holds in its top three: Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A., 5.016% 12jan2029, USD (A), JP Morgan, 5.193% 5feb2037, USD and Broadcom Inc, 4.35% 15feb2030, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: LQD or SPIB?
LQD holds 3147 securities with 2.89% of its assets in the top 15. SPIB has 5212 securities and a top 15 weight of 3.28%.
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