iShares 5-10 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (MLQD)

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

iShares 5-10 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (MLQD) ETF — Price, Holdings & Analysis

ETF Overview

MLQD aims to mirror the performance of the Markit iBoxx® USD Liquid Investment Grade Intermediate Index, which comprises U.S. dollar-denominated, investment-grade corporate bonds with remaining maturities of five to ten years. To achieve this, the fund typically invests at least 90% of its assets in the index's component securities. The fund may also allocate up to 10% of its assets to futures, options, swap contracts, cash, and money market funds. By focusing on intermediate-term bonds, MLQD seeks to offer a balance between yield and interest rate sensitivity. This ETF is designed for investors looking for targeted exposure to the investment-grade corporate bond market with a specific maturity range, potentially as a component of a broader fixed-income portfolio. MLQD is non-diversified, meaning it may have a higher concentration in certain issuers compared to diversified bond funds.

Risk Metrics

As a non-diversified fund, MLQD carries concentration risk, meaning its performance may be more sensitive to the performance of a smaller number of issuers. The fund focuses exclusively on investment-grade corporate bonds, which reduces credit risk compared to high-yield bonds but exposes it to interest rate risk. With a beta of 0.00 (3Y), MLQD has historically demonstrated very low volatility relative to the broader market. Investors should also consider the impact of the fund's expense ratio on overall returns. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Beta: 0.00

Dividend Yield

3.26%

ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) — 0.75% expense ratio
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (QQQ) — 0.18% expense ratio
State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA) — 0.16% expense ratio
State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) — 0.08% expense ratio
State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) — 0.08% expense ratio
WisdomTree Emerging Markets ESG Fund (DVEM) — 0.32% expense ratio
Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Emerging Markets Equity ETF (GEM) — 0.59% expense ratio
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) — 0.32% expense ratio

Questions & Answers

What is MLQD and what does it track?

MLQD, the iShares 5-10 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF, is designed to track the performance of the Markit iBoxx® USD Liquid Investment Grade Intermediate Index. This index is composed of U.S.

dollar-denominated investment-grade corporate bonds with remaining maturities between five and ten years.

Is MLQD a good long-term investment?

Whether MLQD is a suitable long-term investment depends on an investor's individual circumstances, risk tolerance, and investment objectives. The fund offers targeted exposure to the intermediate-term investment-grade corporate bond market. With a dividend yield of 3.26%, it provides income potential.

Their own investment goals and conduct thorough research may be worth researching before making any investment decisions. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How does MLQD compare to similar ETFs?

MLQD differentiates itself through its focus on the 5-10 year maturity range within the investment-grade corporate bond market. When comparing MLQD to similar ETFs, factors to consider include expense ratios, assets under management (AUM), and tracking error.

ETFs with lower expense ratios and tighter tracking of their underlying index may be more desirable.

Does MLQD pay dividends?

Yes, MLQD distributes dividends to its shareholders. The ETF has a dividend yield of 3.26%. This means that investors can expect to receive a stream of income from their investment in MLQD, based on the current yield.

The actual dividend payments may fluctuate over time, depending on the performance of the underlying bonds and the fund's distribution policy.

Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Always do your own research and consult a financial advisor.

Data provided for informational purposes only.

Written by machine, not reviewed page by page. Editorial oversight is systemic: the rules and the sources are checked, individual pages are not.