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17 Jul 2026, 02:05 UTC · 2h ago

IGLB vs SCHQ: Corporate Bonds Beat Treasuries on Yield and Trailing Returns

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The iShares 10+ Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (IGLB) offers a higher dividend yield of 5.40% compared to the Schwab Long-Term U.S. Treasury ETF's (SCHQ) 4.80%. — A 60 basis point yield advantage makes IGLB more attractive for income-seeking investors, though it introduces corporate credit risk.
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IGLB's one-year return of 3.70% outperformed SCHQ's 2.20% return over the same period. — Recent outperformance of corporate bonds over treasuries suggests a market preference for credit premiums over risk-free assets.
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SCHQ exhibits a higher beta (2.24) than IGLB (1.92), indicating greater price volatility relative to the S&P 500. — Higher volatility in the treasury fund suggests it is more sensitive to interest rate shifts than the corporate fund.
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