iShares BBB Rated Corporate Bond ETF (LQDB) Alternatives
iShares BBB Rated Corporate Bond ETF (LQDB) belongs to the Corporate Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with LQDB. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to LQDB
LQDB charges 0.15% annually. Among ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among LQDB alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Portfolio Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | Apr 6, 2011 | LQDB vs SPBO | |
| iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ... | 0.04% | Jan 5, 2007 | LQDB vs USIG | |
| Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.04% | Nov 19, 2009 | LQDB vs VCLT | |
| Vanguard Total Corporate Bond ETF | 0.04% | Nov 7, 2017 | LQDB vs VTC | |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.04% | Nov 19, 2009 | LQDB vs VCIT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to LQDB
Among ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | 99 | Sep 13, 2016 | LQDB vs IBDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 99 | Sep 14, 2016 | LQDB vs BSCQ | |
| Fidelity Low Duration Bond Factor ETF | 98 | Jun 12, 2018 | LQDB vs FLDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 Corporate Bond ETF | 98 | Sep 27, 2017 | LQDB vs BSCR | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2027 Term Corporate ETF | 98 | Sep 14, 2017 | LQDB vs IBDS |
Top Performing LQDB Alternatives (YTD)
LQDB alternatives from the Corporate Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overlay Shares Short Term Bond ETF | 1.21% | Jan 14, 2021 | LQDB vs OVT | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Investment Grade Floating ... | 0.84% | Nov 30, 2011 | LQDB vs FLRN | |
| iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF | 0.84% | Jun 14, 2011 | LQDB vs FLOT | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 0.79% | Sep 14, 2016 | LQDB vs BSCQ | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | 0.72% | Sep 13, 2016 | LQDB vs IBDR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to LQDB
LQDB alternatives from the Corporate Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Century Quality Convertible Securities ET... | 0.00% | Feb 16, 2021 | LQDB vs QCON | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | 0.82% | Sep 13, 2016 | LQDB vs IBDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 0.84% | Sep 14, 2016 | LQDB vs BSCQ | |
| Fidelity Low Duration Bond Factor ETF | 0.98% | Jun 12, 2018 | LQDB vs FLDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 Corporate Bond ETF | 1.48% | Sep 27, 2017 | LQDB vs BSCR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to LQDB
LQDB alternatives from the Corporate Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | -0.37% | Sep 13, 2016 | LQDB vs IBDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.41% | Sep 14, 2016 | LQDB vs BSCQ | |
| Fidelity Low Duration Bond Factor ETF | -0.76% | Jun 12, 2018 | LQDB vs FLDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.81% | Sep 27, 2017 | LQDB vs BSCR | |
| SPDR Portfolio Short Term Corporate Bond ETF | -0.87% | Dec 16, 2009 | LQDB vs SPSB |
Other ETFs from iShares
Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.86% | May 26, 2020 | LQDB vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | LQDB vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | LQDB vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | LQDB vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | LQDB vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | LQDB vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | LQDB vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | LQDB vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | LQDB vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | LQDB vs ACWI |
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