iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
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Funds holding %
of 7,296 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
8.08% more ownership
Funds ownership: 86.06% [Q4 2024] → 94.14% (+8.08%) [Q1 2025]
6% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $26.4B [Q4 2024] → $27.9B (+$1.5B) [Q1 2025]
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 77 [Q4 2024] → 77 (+0) [Q1 2025]
2% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 374 | Existing positions reduced: 382
5% less funds holding
Funds holding: 1,062 [Q4 2024] → 1,007 (-55) [Q1 2025]
24% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 83 | Existing positions closed: 109
50% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $2.46B | Put options by funds: $4.97B
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for LQD.
Financial journalist opinion
Negative
Seeking Alpha
4 weeks ago
LQD: Be Careful Of The Dislocation Trap
We think higher credit spreads are probable to occur and that the iShares iBoxx $ Investment could face residual backlash after higher yield bonds, especially given the vehicle's sector concentration. Unsecured bond exposure heightens risk due to higher loss given default. Moreover, lower rates are anticipated, which could trigger call risk and/or reinvestment risk. An effective duration of 7.99 can lead to upside if interest rates settle lower. That said, dislocations usually occur, where duration turns negative in stressed economic environments.
Neutral
Market Watch
1 month ago
These bond funds shield you from interest-rate shocks — but here's the catch
Insurance against Fed rate hikes with “rate-hedged” ETFs doesn't come cheap.
Negative
ETF Trends
1 month ago
Rush to De-Risk: Nervous Exodus From Structured Credit ETFs
Rising tariff turmoil has sparked a run from credit-sensitive instruments, with escalating trade tensions threatening economic stability. Wednesday's GDP print stoked recessionary fears when it showed the U.S. economy contracted for the first time since early 2022.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
2 CEFs That Can Benefit From Fed Keeping Its Target Rate Higher
The volatile market environment due to the trade war can create opportunities for long-term investors, especially in closed-end funds (CEFs). First Trust High Yield Opportunities 2027 Term Fund (FTHY) and Blackstone Strategic Credit 2027 Term Fund (BGB) offer high-yield exposure with potential benefits from floating-rate investments. Both FTHY and BGB have seen distribution cuts due to interest rate changes, but their discounts have widened, presenting potential buying opportunities.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
What's Going On With Treasury Rates?
We think the Fed has time to assess the impact of tariffs, and we expect it to wait to cut rates until the data show that tariffs are impacting the real economy. So far, there are no signs of recession in the hard data. The tariff pause offers the possibility to avoid worst-case economic scenarios before the damage is crystalized. We believe technical factors will continue to drive market dislocations in spreads and sectors, and that active managers can navigate this more effectively.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
LQD: A Bad Time For Investing In Corporate Bonds
The LQD ETF isn't offering enough extra yield compared to safer US government bonds to be worth the risk. Credit spreads remain too tight, in my opinion. This presents a risk for the current holders of corporate bonds in case of an economic slowdown in the US. I maintain my "Sell" rating on the LQD ETF.
Positive
The Motley Fool
2 months ago
Want $1 Million in Retirement? 5 Simple Index Funds to Buy and Hold for Decades.
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Neutral
ETF Trends
2 months ago
Fixed Income ETF Demand Continues in March
During the first week of March, fixed income ETFs gathered more money than equity products. While not rare, this is a sign of uncertainty in the markets.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 months ago
US Equity Correction Nearing an End? ETFs Likely to Bounce Back
JPMorgan strategists suggest that if US equity ETFs continue attracting inflows, the current market correction may soon be behind us, per Bloomberg, as quoted on Yahoo Finance.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
These 2 REITs Make Great Buys For Income Investors
REITs have surged in value. But opportunities still remain for income-oriented investors. I present two REITs to buy today.
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