iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
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Funds holding %
of 7,407 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
37% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $3.85B | Put options by funds: $2.8B
37% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 148 | Existing positions closed: 108
1% more funds holding
Funds holding: 1,035 [Q3] → 1,048 (+13) [Q4]
6% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 364 | Existing positions reduced: 387
7% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $180B [Q3] → $167B (-$13.3B) [Q4]
8% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 80 [Q3] → 74 (-6) [Q4]
13.92% less ownership
Funds ownership: 92.08% [Q3] → 78.16% (-13.92%) [Q4]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for LQD.
Financial journalist opinion
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks 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
1 month ago
Want $1 Million in Retirement? 5 Simple Index Funds to Buy and Hold for Decades.
In investing, there's no need to invest in individual stocks to achieve strong returns over time. Don't get me wrong.
Neutral
ETF Trends
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
HYG Vs. LQD: Excess Returns With Lower Duration, Minor Credit Risk Increase
HYG Vs. LQD: Excess Returns With Lower Duration, Minor Credit Risk Increase
Positive
ETF Trends
2 months ago
First Trust Lists 3 New Target Income ETFs
Today, First Trust Advisors announced it is expanding its roster of Target Income ETFs with the launch of three new funds. Each of these Target Income ETFs looks to generate current income with a secondary goal of capital appreciation.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
5% Yield Bonds Vs. REITs - Here's Why One Crushes The Other Long Term
Interest rates are historically high. Bonds often offer higher yields than REITs. Yet, REITs crush them over the long run. Here's why.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
Closed-End Funds: Screening For Potential Opportunites To Kick Off Q1 2025
The closed-end fund space saw a significant narrowing of discounts throughout 2024 as equity markets charged higher and now discounts remain tight heading into 2025. In particular, equity CEFs have seen significantly narrowed discounts along with taxable fixed-income, though municipal bond funds look relatively attractive after widening discounts in December. We are screening for funds with the deepest discounts and widest z-scores to find potential buys and funds that may be getting a bit pricey as sell candidates.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
LQD: Avoid Long-Duration Corporate Bonds For Now
Tight credit spreads limit LQD ETF's upside potential in current markets. The Fed is guiding fewer rate cuts for 2025 amid heightened inflation risks. I recommend avoiding buying long-duration corporate bonds for now.
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