iShares 5-10 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF

IGIB tracks a market-value-weighted index of USD-denominated, investment grade corporate debt with maturities between 5-10 years.

Historically low credit spreads make any credit risk uninteresting. Duration is also not favorable, with Trump's rhetoric and possible actions contributing to upward revisions in inflation expectations. We also don't particularly like taking the credit approach to banking right now, with deregulation also on the agenda.

IGIB: Banking Exposure And Duration Concerns Under Trump

I favor the iShares 5-10 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF for its intermediate-term exposure and low expense ratio of 0.04%. Lower implied interest rates and a steepening yield curve could boost IGIB ETF's price returns in excess of the potential impact on the ETF's income component. I believe the IGIB ETF has a well-diversified portfolio, respectable dividend profile, and compelling expense ratio, which enhances its long-term total return prospects.

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Taking on credit risk but not interest rate risk has been relatively rewarding to ETF advisors and investors thus far in 2024. The iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (USHY) had a year-to-date total return of 3.6% as of July 8.

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The U.S. Federal Reserve plans to slow its quantitative tightening program, indicating a potential interest rate pivot. However, the interest rate environment remains uncertain. The iShares 1-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF has a shorter duration and lower credit quality risk compared to the iShares 5-10 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF. The market outlook suggests ongoing interest rate uncertainty, making IGSB a more suitable choice for reducing duration.

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iShares 5-10 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF is a medium-term bond fund that holds dollar-denominated, investment-grade bonds. We go over why the fund may be a better medium-term equity proxy than the stock market as a whole. We go over why BDC bonds might give you an extra oomph for your income chase.

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M&A was almost dormant in 2023. In the US, as a proportion of the market value of the benchmark equity indices, it fell to its lowest level in 20 years, according to McKinsey. Credit investors are not traditionally supposed to be fans of M&A, and it's true we are wary of leveraging M&A, where debt is loaded onto balance sheets to buy competitors. We are seeing a comeback for M&A that we think is likely to continue through 2024.

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iShares 5-10 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF is worth considering for diversifying investment portfolios. IGIB primarily invests in U.S. investment-grade corporate bonds with maturities ranging between 5 and 10 years. The ETF's holdings consist of bonds from reputable companies with high solvency and cash generation capabilities.

IGIB: Just The Right Amount Of Duration And Credit Risk

iShares 5-10 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF offers attractive yield and low default rates but may experience a selloff in an economic recession. IGIB has performed poorly since 2021, declining by over 21% due to the Federal Reserve's tightening monetary policy. Despite the potential downside risk, long-term investors should view the negative spike as a buying opportunity, as IGIB has outperformed its treasury peer in the long run.

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Investment-grade bonds offer an attractive opportunity in the current economic climate, with declining inflation and lower growth expectations. The iShares 5-10 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF provides a balanced approach to fixed-income investing and aligns with investors seeking income generation and capital preservation. A pair trading strategy involving shorting the S&P 500 and buying IGIB has historically performed well during times of financial stress but may underperform if the economy reaccelerates.

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SCHI has become one of the largest intermediate-term corporate bond ETFs in a year in which investors have largely shunned such funds.

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IGIB is reasonably long-duration, and with the recent inflation figures and hawkish statements by FOMC members, more rate hikes are expected. In particular, concerns around how quickly they need to bring down inflation to avoid expectations spiraling affects the later cash flows in longer duration instruments.

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During the fund flows week ended Feb. 1, 2023, investors were overall net redeemers of fund assets (including both conventional funds and ETFs) for the first week in six, removing a net of $10.7 billion. Exchange-traded equity funds recorded $4.6 billion in weekly net inflows, marking the second straight week of inflows. The macro-group posted a gain of 2.19% on the week.

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High-quality bonds that are not U.S. Treasuries have taken a historic fall this year. While there are signs that "credit bonds" are becoming attractive, I think investors should be very careful here.

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