iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETFLQD
LQD
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Funds holding %
of 6,809 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
38% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 117 | Existing positions closed: 85
15% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 406 | Existing positions reduced: 354
14% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 70 [Q2] → 80 (+10) [Q3]
3% more funds holding
Funds holding: 995 [Q2] → 1,027 (+32) [Q3]
5% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $4.29B | Put options by funds: $4.09B
8.46% less ownership
Funds ownership: 89.71% [Q2] → 81.25% (-8.46%) [Q3]
26% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $243B [Q2] → $180B (-$62.6B) [Q3]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for LQD.
Financial journalist opinion
Positive
Market Watch
4 days ago
These ETFs can be your insurance against Fed hikes and rising rates
“Rate-hedged” bond funds can make money when interest rates rise and bond prices fall.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
Breakeven Federal Reserve Cuts For Short-Term And Variable Rate ETFs
Federal Reserve cuts will lead to lower dividend yields on ultra short-term and variable rate investments. Most of these trade with healthy spreads to comparable fixed-rate bonds. Breakevens vary though, with some variable rate investments likely to offer above-average yields for years to come, others not so much.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
LQD: Getting Ready For 3% Cash Yields, IG Credit Still Appealing
I maintain a buy rating on LQD due to its solid 4.8% yield and favorable technical momentum, despite the Fed's rate cuts. LQD offers exposure to a broad range of U.S. investment-grade corporate bonds, with a YTM of 4.82% as of September 2024. The ETF's technicals are strong, with shares trending higher, a bullish RSI, and a breakout above key resistance levels.
Negative
ETF Trends
3 months ago
DoubleLine on Recession, Current Positioning, and U.S. Debt
Are we going to have a recession? Are we already in a recession?
Positive
Seeking Alpha
4 months ago
JBBB Vs. LQD: Which Is Best For Income Investors And Retirees
Narrowing credit spreads and rising default rates favor investment-grade securities over non-investment grade. JBBB is one of the strongest investment-grade ETFs in the market, with a 7.8% dividend yield and an outstanding performance track record. It is variable rate too, a negative moving forward. LQD is one of the largest investment-grade ETFs in the market, focusing on corporate bonds. Its 4.3% dividend yield is much lower, but it's fixed rate.
Positive
Market Watch
4 months ago
Bond ETFs attract record flows in July as investors position for Fed rate cuts
Hello! Bonds seemed more appealing to ETF investors than ever before in July, based on flow data from State Street. This week's ETF Wrap looks at what's driving investors' appetite for fixed income lately, and where their money flowed within fixed income.
Positive
ETF Trends
4 months ago
No Summer Vacation for ETFs as Flows Near Record Pace in July
Plenty of investors may be out of office this summer, but ETFs aren't on vacation. Despite ETFs frequently seeing Summer lulls, this year inflows are nearing a record pace.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
4 months ago
Most Undervalued Asset Classes, Equity Industries, Segments, And Regions - 2H2024
Undervalued industries, regions, and equity market segments offer investors the potential for strong, market-beating returns. There are ETFs tracking most of these. An overview of the cheapest sectors, and ETFs tracking these, follows.
Positive
ETF Trends
5 months ago
Fixed Income ETFs Support Range of Advisor Objectives
In the first half of 2024, fixed income ETFs represented 29% of the U.S. industry's flows. This is encouraging as the asset category represents just 18% of the asset base.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
5 months ago
LQD: A Great Way To Access Investment Grade Bonds
Fed pivots towards rate-cutting cycle, potential end of a bear market. iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD) offers broad exposure to US investment-grade corporate bond market. LQD has diverse holdings, low credit risk, 4.32% yield, and potential for upside appreciation.
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