Bond Vigilantes Smell Blood In The Water

Treasury Secretary Bessent insists on challenging the bond vigilantes, and neither side is backing down. The underlying trends are pointing toward volatility ahead and potentially much more.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 15, 2026

Vanguard's VGLT or Schwab's SCHQ: Which Long-Term Treasury ETF Is the Better Buy?

Both Schwab Long-Term U.S. Treasury ETF and Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF share a competitive 0.03% expense ratio. Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF is the larger fund by assets under management, offering higher daily trading volume for institutional and retail investors.

The Motley Fool • Aug 15, 2026

Which Long-Term Bond ETF Is the Better Buy: Vanguard's VCLT or Schwab's SCHQ?

Both funds feature ultra-low 0.03% expense ratios. Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF provides a higher dividend yield compared to the government-focused Schwab Long-Term U.S. Treasury ETF.

The Motley Fool • Aug 12, 2026

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

Schwab Long-Term U.S. Treasury ETF (SCHQ) offers a lower expense ratio than iShares 10+ Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF. iShares 10+ Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (IGLB) provides a higher trailing 12-month dividend yield and better 5-year total returns.

The Motley Fool • Aug 4, 2026

SCHQ: Risks Could Continue To Mount For Duration Bets

The Schwab Long-Term US Treasury ETF (SCHQ) offers high liquidity and low expense ratio, tracking long-duration US Treasuries with a 13.8-year effective duration. But caution is needed with duration, citing persistent inflation risks, hawkish Fed posture, and geopolitical tensions that pressure long-term yields upward. Geopolitical instability and structural inflation pose significant threats to the forward rates, reflected in sharp changes on the long-side of the yield curve in particular.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 3, 2026

Market Brief: The Quarter's Most Pivotal 48 Hours

On Wednesday, July 29, the FOMC rate decision will be followed by Microsoft and Meta earnings after the close. Thursday begins with the advance estimate of Q2 GDP and the June PCE inflation report before Apple and Amazon report after the bell. CME FedWatch currently implies a 62–65% probability that the Fed holds rates in July, with the remaining probability assigned to a hike.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 28, 2026

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

The Schwab Long-Term U.S. Treasury ETF (SCHQ) offers a slightly lower expense ratio than the iShares 10+ Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (IGLB). SCHQ provides a higher trailing-12-month dividend yield by focusing on long-dated corporate debt.

The Motley Fool • Jul 17, 2026

SPLB vs. SCHQ: Which Long-Term Bond ETF Is the Better Buy for Investors?

The Schwab Long-Term U.S. Treasury ETF (SCHQ) offers a slightly lower expense ratio and a lower volatility profile than the State Street SPDR Portfolio Long Term Corporate Bond ETF (SPLB). SPLB delivers a higher dividend yield than SCHQ.

The Motley Fool • Jun 24, 2026

LQD vs. SCHQ: Why the "Safer" Bond Fund Has Not Always Been the Better Choice

Schwab Long-Term U.S. Treasury ETF offers a significantly lower expense ratio and a higher dividend yield than iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF. The iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF has provided stronger total returns over the last year while experiencing much less price volatility.

The Motley Fool • Jun 5, 2026

SCHQ: Still Some Concerns After Possible Good Hormuz News

The Schwab Long-Term US Treasury ETF (SCHQ) faces heightened sensitivity to YTM changes due to its 13.7-year duration. Recent declines in SCHQ reflect reinflation risks and show the costs of suboptimal duration allocations in times when inflation is a key economic question. A potential Hormuz resolution could benefit duration bets, but structural risk premia and inflation momentum may persist.

Seeking Alpha • May 25, 2026