iShares Aaa-A Rated Corporate Bond ETF

QLTA tracks a market-weighted index of dollar-denominated fixed-rate corporate bonds rated AAA-A issued by US and non-US corporations with maturities of at least one year.

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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.

The Credit Opportunity In M&A

The iShares Aaa - A Rated Corporate Bond ETF tracks highly rated corporate bond securities issued by US and non-US corporations. Despite its high-quality portfolio, QLTA has delivered modest returns, ranking fourth quartile against the Morningstar Corporate Bond category. This is because the QLTA gives up 65-70 bps in yield for a nominal improvement in credit quality.

QLTA: When Quality Is Too Much Of A Good Thing

iShares Aaa – A Rated Corporate Bond ETF is an exchange-traded fund. The vehicle holds a very granular portfolio of investment-grade bonds, with an "A" average rating.

QLTA: Liquid Investment-Grade Bond Fund, 7-Year Duration

SPDR Portfolio Long Term Corporate Bond ETF

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Since the Fed has started buying highly rated corporate bond ETFs, investors can expect a short-term bounce in those assets.

Highly Rated Corporate Bond ETFs to Gain on Fed Buying

The Fed is buying investment-grade corporate bond ETFs, which might lead to a rally in the space.

All-Out Fed Support: Buy Highly-Rated Corporate Bond ETFs

iShares Aaa-A Rated Corporate Bond ETF: Investors May Want To Wait On The Sidelines

iShares Fallen Angels USD Bond ETF

As volatility seen has been racking the capital markets as of late, it has spurred activity in the bond markets, but BBB bonds, the lowest of investment-grade bonds, is one looming risk that could put the use of strategic fixed income funds in focus.

BBB Bond Risk Could Put Strategic Fixed Income in Focus

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