Retirees: A Corporate Bond ETF Returned 10% While Paying Monthly Income All Year

When investment-grade corporate bonds deliver monthly income while rates remain elevated, the question is whether the total package justifies a portfolio allocation.

24/7 Wall Street • Jan 16, 2026

Investing in Corporate Bonds? One of These ETFs Holds Up Better Long-Term.

SPLB charges a meaningfully lower expense ratio and offers a higher yield than LQD. SPLB has experienced a deeper five-year drawdown and weaker long-term total returns.

The Motley Fool • Dec 27, 2025

LQD vs VCLT: Two Ways to Hold Corporate Credit

VCLT charges a lower expense ratio and offers a higher dividend yield than LQD VCLT's long-duration bond focus means greater risk and deeper drawdowns compared to LQD LQD holds a much broader set of bonds, while VCLT tilts toward financial and healthcare sectors These 10 Stocks Could Mint the Next Wave of Millionaires ›

The Motley Fool • Dec 26, 2025

LQD vs. VCLT: Choosing Between Stability and Long-Rate Exposure

VCLT charges a lower expense ratio and offers a higher yield than LQD LQD has outperformed VCLT over the past year and experienced a smaller five-year drawdown VCLT holds far fewer bonds, with sector tilts and an ESG screen, while LQD is much broader These 10 Stocks Could Mint the Next Wave of Millionaires ›

The Motley Fool • Dec 22, 2025

Hyper Scale: AI's Massive Financing Needs In Focus

AI development requires large projects to establish computing power. That in turn requires massive amounts of financing.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 19, 2025

LQD: Quality Bond Holdings, But You Can Do Better

iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF offers diversified exposure to US investment grade corporate bonds with $31.5B in assets. LQD yields approximately 4.9% net after expenses, with a 30-day SEC yield of 4.94% and an effective duration of 8 years. The fund is a solid choice for those trying to stay away from the equity bubble, but you can definitely find better individual bond choices.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 17, 2025

The End Of The REIT Bear Market Is Likely Near

REITs are poised for a strong comeback. Recent headwinds are now turning into tailwinds. Even then, high-quality REITs remain heavily discounted.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 11, 2025

LQD Offers Broader Bond Exposure Than VCLT, But With Higher Fees and Lower Yield

The Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF and iShares iBoxx Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF both offer exposure to investment-grade corporate bonds. VCLT offers lower costs and a higher yield, making it more appealing to income-focused investors.

The Motley Fool • Nov 9, 2025

SPLB Offers Higher Yield and Lower Fees, While LQD May Help Limit Risk

SPLB and LQD both offer exposure to U.S. investment-grade corporate bonds. SPLB stands out for its lower fees and higher yield.

The Motley Fool • Nov 8, 2025

My Ultimate Blueprint For The Next 5 Years Of Income Investing

The market's obsessed with AI giants, leaving income investors behind. I'm focusing on what this imbalance means for long-term opportunity. Massive AI spending acts like new-age stimulus, creating ripples across power, infrastructure, and industrial sectors that fuel growth. I believe the Fed will keep "running it hot," driving new cycles in housing, manufacturing, and income assets as rates eventually fall.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 7, 2025