iShares 5-10 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF

IGIB

Market cap $18.2B

IGIB offers a higher yield and slightly better one-year return than BND. BND has a lower beta, meaning less sensitivity to equity market moves.

IGIB carries a much lower expense ratio and a slightly higher yield compared to FIGB FIGB has a lower beta, signaling less sensitivity to equity markets, but has underperformed IGIB on 1-year returns. Both ETFs are ultra-diversified, but IGIB holds far more bonds and has significantly greater assets under management These 10 Stocks Could Mint the Next Wave of Millionaires ›

IGIB charges a lower expense ratio and offers a higher yield compared to IEI. IEI holds lower-risk bonds, but IGIB can offer greater volatility for investors who want the opportunity for bigger price swings.

IGIB holds nearly 3,000 investment-grade corporate bonds and offers a higher yield than VGIT. VGIT has experienced a shallower historical drawdown and lower volatility than IGIB.

Both AGG and IGIB saw price increases of less than 5% in 2025, but it's still a positive sign as the bond market continues to recover overall. Both ETFs have nearly identical expense ratios, while IGIB has a considerably higher dividend yield.

IGIB charges a slightly higher expense ratio than VCIT but offers a broader portfolio with nearly nine times as many holdings VCIT yields more and also delivered a higher one-year total return as of Dec. 18, 2025 Both ETFs posted similar five-year drawdowns, but IGIB's lower beta points to less price volatility These 10 Stocks Could Mint the Next Wave of Millionaires ›

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Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF and iShares 5-10 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF are both rated as buys for intermediate-term corporate bond exposure. VCIT stands out with lower costs, higher liquidity, a slightly higher dividend yield, and more flexible portfolio management, giving it a modest edge over IGIB. IGIB offers greater diversification and slightly higher credit quality, making it the more conservative choice, but VCIT's agility supports stronger long-term performance.

ICE BofA 5-10 Year US Corporate Index offers exposure to investment grade, US dollar-denominated corporate bonds. The index targets bonds with maturities between 5 and 10 years, balancing yield and interest rate risk. It serves as a benchmark for investors seeking stable income and moderate duration in the corporate bond market.

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