2024-04-19 15:01:38 ET
Summary
- The article evaluates the iShares iBoxx Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF as an investment option at its current market price.
- I correctly predicted a good buy opportunity for bonds in late 2023, but believe the opportunity for IG-rated corporate bonds in 2024 is limited.
- IG-rated corporates have narrow spreads and remain challenged by inflation and Fed inaction.
Main Thesis & Background
The purpose of this article is to evaluate the iShares iBoxx Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF ( LQD ) as an investment option at its current market price. This fund has a stated objective "to track the investment results of an index composed of U.S. dollar-denominated, investment grade corporate bonds"....
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LQD: Quality Bonds Still Face Inflation And Fed Headwinds