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iShares 10+ Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (IGLB)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: IGLB (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit -1.6% | Avg. Invested days 34 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | ETF Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 1.99 | 52 Weeks Range 46.33 - 52.37 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 46.33 - 52.37 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
Upturn AI SWOT
iShares 10+ Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
ETF Overview
Overview
The iShares 10+ Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (IGLB) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of U.S. dollar-denominated, investment-grade corporate bonds with remaining maturities greater than ten years. It provides exposure to long-term, investment-grade corporate debt, offering potential income with moderate credit risk.
Reputation and Reliability
BlackRock is the world's largest asset manager, known for its extensive ETF offerings and strong reputation.
Management Expertise
BlackRock has a deep bench of experienced portfolio managers and fixed-income specialists.
Investment Objective
Goal
To track the investment results of an index composed of U.S. dollar-denominated, investment-grade corporate bonds with remaining maturities greater than ten years.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: The ETF aims to replicate the ICE BofA US Corporate Index 10+ Year Index, a market-weighted index designed to measure the performance of U.S. dollar-denominated investment-grade corporate bonds with at least 10 years to maturity.
Composition The ETF holds a portfolio of investment-grade corporate bonds with varying coupon rates and maturities, all exceeding 10 years.
Market Position
Market Share: Relatively high compared to smaller peers, but not dominant within the overall bond ETF market.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 438000000
Competitors
Key Competitors
- Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCLT)
- SPDR Portfolio Long Term Corporate Bond ETF (SPLB)
- PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond Index ETF (CORP)
Competitive Landscape
The long-term corporate bond ETF market is competitive, with several large players offering similar products. IGLB competes primarily on tracking error, expense ratio, and liquidity. VCLT is a strong competitor due to Vanguard's low-cost philosophy. SPLB is a smaller, cheaper option.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Historical performance varies based on interest rate movements. As interest rates rise, bond prices, and thus the ETF's value, tend to fall, and vice-versa.
Benchmark Comparison: The ETF's performance should closely track the ICE BofA US Corporate Index 10+ Year Index.
Expense Ratio: 0.04
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
The ETF typically exhibits good liquidity with a relatively high average daily trading volume.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread is generally tight, indicating efficient trading and lower transaction costs.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Interest rate levels, inflation expectations, and credit spreads significantly impact the ETF's performance.
Growth Trajectory
Growth depends on investor demand for long-term corporate bond exposure and the overall interest rate environment. Changes to holdings reflect index rebalancing.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
IGLB benefits from BlackRock's brand recognition, extensive distribution network, and economies of scale, allowing for a low expense ratio. Its large AUM contributes to high liquidity, making it attractive to institutional investors. The ETF's focused mandate on long-term investment-grade corporate bonds provides precise exposure to a specific segment of the fixed-income market. The ETF's deep and liquid underlying market is a competitive advantage.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
The ETF's volatility is moderate and sensitive to interest rate fluctuations (duration risk).
Market Risk
The ETF is exposed to interest rate risk, credit risk (although limited to investment-grade bonds), and market risk associated with corporate bond valuations.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
Ideal investors are those seeking long-term income, diversification within a fixed-income portfolio, and a moderate level of risk. It is suitable for investors who believe interest rates will remain stable or decline.
Market Risk
This ETF is suitable for long-term investors seeking income or those using it as part of a diversified portfolio rather than active traders.
Summary
The iShares 10+ Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (IGLB) provides exposure to long-term, investment-grade corporate bonds and is managed by BlackRock. It is influenced by interest rate movements, inflation, and credit spreads. It is well-suited for long-term investors seeking income and diversification and carries a low expense ratio. This ETF is ideal for those expecting stable or falling interest rates.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- iShares.com
- Morningstar.com
- Bloomberg.com
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. ETF performance can vary, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About iShares 10+ Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
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The underlying index measures the performance of investment-grade corporate bonds of both U.S. and non-U.S. issuers that are U.S. dollar-denominated and publicly issued in the U.S. domestic market and have a remaining maturity of greater than or equal to ten years. The fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of the underlying index, and the fund will invest at least 90% of its assets in fixed income securities of the types included in the underlying index that the advisor believes will help the fund track the underlying index.
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