iShares 0-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF

SLQD tracks a market-value-weighted index of investment-grade, USD-denominated corporate bonds with 0-5 years remaining to maturity.

The ETF invests in U.S. dollar-denominated, investment-grade corporate bonds with maturities of less than five years. It has an effective duration of 2 years and a granular portfolio of over 2600 names. The portfolio is concentrated in the banking sector, representing 33% of the fund. The fund offers a 4.4% 30-day SEC yield, comprising risk-free rates and a credit spread.

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SLQD is a short-term investment-grade corporate bond index ETF. The fund offers investors diversified exposure to high-quality bonds and a low but rapidly growing 3.1% yield. Although there is nothing significantly wrong with the fund, it compares unfavorably to JAAA.

SLQD: Good Short-Term Investment-Grade Bond ETF, But Better Choices Out There (Rating Downgrade)

The iShares 0-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF tracks an index of short-duration investment grade corporate bonds. SLQD has little duration and credit exposure, and thus generates little in terms of returns. SLQD has historically delivered modest returns and has not beaten inflation, making it an unattractive investment option.

SLQD: No Good Reason To Own This ETF

SLQD tracks US corporate bonds with some credit risk and a decent duration of 2 years. SLQD faces risks from higher interest rates and potential downgrades in the corporate sector as the maturity wall comes in a higher for longer likely environment. Alternatively, a deflationary situation is not inconceivable, considering inflation calculation quirks and the omen of China.

SLQD: Higher For Longer

The iShares 0-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF invests based on the Markit iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade 0-5 Index. With the two unknowns of a possible recession and/or rising short-term interest rates, SLQD provides better protection against both compared to many bond ETFs.

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SLQD offered a very poor return profile when we last covered it. Things have improved materially and you are now getting paid to buy the fund.

SLQD: Why We Prefer BILS Here

Markets completely expect the debt ceiling issue in the U.S. to be resolved, where Congress should raise the ceiling and allow the Treasury to refinance. However, speculation against the dollar and the credit of the Treasury could rise if things go continuously unresolved.

SLQD Is Best Avoided While The Debt Ceiling Issue Goes On

Interest rates have risen all year. Bond funds have seen declining share prices, but strong dividend growth.

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With rate hikes continuing, and the Fed being clearer, we think that the market should forget about the implicit 'Fed Put'. Duration continues to be toxic to investors. Don't close your eyes at it just because you're getting some yield. This includes the SLQD.

SLQD Should Probably Be Cheaper

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It is likely that SLQD will be supported by the Federal Reserve for some time, but the reality is they have limited capital to do so without stoking inflationary risks.

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