QLTAvsUSIGETF Comparison
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ETF 2
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iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
This fund is part of
US Corporate IG Bonds
-0.16%
iShares Aaa - A Rated Corporate Bond ETF (QLTA) and iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (USIG) belong to the same industry segment: US Corporate IG Bonds. QLTA's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Technology and Healthcare. In contrast, USIG's top sector exposures are Finance, Utilities and Technology. QLTA is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.15%, versus 0.04% for USIG. QLTA is down -1.71% year-to-date (YTD) with -$466M in YTD flows. USIG performs better with -1.27% YTD performance, and +$3.14B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of QLTA and USIG 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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QLTA vs USIG performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/23/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | QLTA USIG | +0.60%+0.40% | -0.68%-0.71% | -1.71%-1.27% | -2.16%-1.57% | +17.58%+20.13% | -2.05%+1.01% |
| Flows | QLTA USIG | +$27M+$383M | -$40M+$1.01B | -$466M+$3.14B | -$415M+$3.76B | +$246M+$8.63B | +$290M+$12.84B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | QLTA USIG | +5.11%+4.77% | +4.46%+4.15% | +5.38%+5.07% | +6.66%+6.27% |
| Max drawdown | QLTA USIG | -3.34%-3.20% | -4.95%-4.40% | -5.16%-4.45% | -21.03%-21.22% |
| Max drawdown duration | QLTA USIG | 59d59d | 236d236d | 284d280d | 1809d1401d |
Trading data
QLTA | USIG | |
Last sale 10/23/2026 at 1:30 PM | $45.71 | $49.35 |
| Previous close 10/22/2026 | $45.85 | $49.50 |
| Consolidated volume 10/22/2026 | ||
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| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 10/23/2026 at 1:30 PM
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QLTA | USIG | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $45.71 | $49.35 |
| 1D performance | -0.31% | -0.30% |
| AuM | $1.19 B | $17.91 B |
| E/R | 0.15% | 0.04% |
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Exposure
Countries
QLTA
USA
82.13%
Other
17.87%
USIG
USA
76.15%
Other
23.85%
Sectors
QLTA
Finance
42.12%
Technology
11.26%
Healthcare
10.27%
Utilities
7.67%
Other
28.67%
USIG
Finance
37.36%
Utilities
10.22%
Technology
8.05%
Energy
7.83%
Healthcare
7.16%
Other
29.38%
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Diversification
QLTA
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
2.7%
USIG
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
1.51%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
QLTA
BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury
0.44%
Broadcom Inc, 3.137% 15nov2035, USD
0.21%
Meta Platforms, 4.875% 15nov2035, USD
0.21%
Anheuser-Busch, 4.9% 1feb2046, USD
0.20%
Broadcom Inc, 4.9% 15jul2032, USD
0.19%
Amazon.com, 4.875% 13mar2036, USD
0.16%
Meta Platforms, 6.3% 15may2056, USD
0.16%
Pfizer, 5.3% 19may2053, USD
0.15%
Meta Platforms, 5.625% 15nov2055, USD
0.15%
Amazon.com, 5.8% 13mar2056, USD
0.15%
Anheuser-Busch, 4.7% 1feb2036, USD
0.15%
AbbVie, 3.2% 21nov2029, USD
0.14%
NVIDIA, 4.95% 15jun2036, USD
0.14%
Wells Fargo, 5.013% 4apr2051, USD (U)
0.13%
Pfizer, 4.75% 19may2033, USD
0.13%
USIG
BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury
0.55%
Mexico, 5.5% 17aug2030, USD
0.08%
Bank of America Corporation, 3.419% 20dec2028, USD
0.08%
Anheuser-Busch, 4.9% 1feb2046, USD
0.08%
US161175CU68
0.08%
T-Mobile USA, 3.875% 15apr2030, USD
0.07%
CVS Health, 5.05% 25mar2048, USD
0.07%
Space Exploration Technologies, 5.35% 15jul2031, USD
0.07%
Goldman Sachs, 4.148% 21jan2029, USD
0.06%
Goldman Sachs, 6.75% 1oct2037, USD
0.06%
US161175CV42
0.06%
Meta Platforms, 5.625% 15nov2055, USD
0.06%
Amazon.com, 4.875% 13mar2036, USD
0.06%
AbbVie, 3.2% 21nov2029, USD
0.06%
Space Exploration Technologies, 5.875% 15jul2036, USD
0.06%
Frequently asked questions about QLTA and USIG
How have the QLTA and USIG ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 23, 2026, QLTA is down -1.71% year-to-date (YTD), while USIG has lost -1.27%. That puts USIG better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: QLTA or USIG?
Year-to-date, the QLTA ETF saw -$466M in flows, compared to +$3.14B for USIG.
Which ETF is more volatile: QLTA or USIG?
Over the past year, QLTA had a volatility of 4.46%, while USIG experienced 4.15%.
Which ETF is bigger: QLTA or USIG?
As of October 23, 2026, QLTA holds $1.19 B in assets under management (AUM), while USIG manages $17.91 B.
What sectors do the QLTA and USIG ETFs invest in?
QLTA leans toward sectors like Finance, Technology and Healthcare. Meanwhile, USIG focuses on Finance, Utilities and Technology.
What are the top holdings of the QLTA ETF and USIG ETF?
QLTA top holdings include BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury, Broadcom Inc, 3.137% 15nov2035, USD and Meta Platforms, 4.875% 15nov2035, USD. USIG holds in its top three: BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury, Mexico, 5.5% 17aug2030, USD and Bank of America Corporation, 3.419% 20dec2028, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: QLTA or USIG?
QLTA holds 3509 securities with 2.7% of its assets in the top 15. USIG has 11500 securities and a top 15 weight of 1.51%.
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