Waterloo Capital Trims Bond ETF Stake

Waterloo sold 119,651 shares of SLQD with an estimated value of $6.05 million. Post-trade, the stake stands at 221,451 shares, worth $11.26 million SLQD now accounts for 0.84% of the fund's AUM, placing it outside the fund's top five holdings.

The Motley Fool • Dec 5, 2025

SLQD: Short Duration Bond Fund From iShares

The ETF invests in U.S. dollar-denominated, investment-grade corporate bonds with maturities of less than five years. It has an effective duration of 2 years and a granular portfolio of over 2600 names. The portfolio is concentrated in the banking sector, representing 33% of the fund. The fund offers a 4.4% 30-day SEC yield, comprising risk-free rates and a credit spread.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 24, 2024

SLQD: Good Short-Term Investment-Grade Bond ETF, But Better Choices Out There (Rating Downgrade)

SLQD is a short-term investment-grade corporate bond index ETF. The fund offers investors diversified exposure to high-quality bonds and a low but rapidly growing 3.1% yield. Although there is nothing significantly wrong with the fund, it compares unfavorably to JAAA.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 10, 2024

SLQD: No Good Reason To Own This ETF

The iShares 0-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF tracks an index of short-duration investment grade corporate bonds. SLQD has little duration and credit exposure, and thus generates little in terms of returns. SLQD has historically delivered modest returns and has not beaten inflation, making it an unattractive investment option.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 17, 2023

SLQD: Higher For Longer

SLQD tracks US corporate bonds with some credit risk and a decent duration of 2 years. SLQD faces risks from higher interest rates and potential downgrades in the corporate sector as the maturity wall comes in a higher for longer likely environment. Alternatively, a deflationary situation is not inconceivable, considering inflation calculation quirks and the omen of China.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 14, 2023

SLQD: Examining A Short-Term Investment-Grade Corporate ETF

The iShares 0-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF invests based on the Markit iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade 0-5 Index. With the two unknowns of a possible recession and/or rising short-term interest rates, SLQD provides better protection against both compared to many bond ETFs.

Seeking Alpha • May 24, 2023

SLQD: Why We Prefer BILS Here

SLQD offered a very poor return profile when we last covered it. Things have improved materially and you are now getting paid to buy the fund.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 24, 2023

SLQD Is Best Avoided While The Debt Ceiling Issue Goes On

Markets completely expect the debt ceiling issue in the U.S. to be resolved, where Congress should raise the ceiling and allow the Treasury to refinance. However, speculation against the dollar and the credit of the Treasury could rise if things go continuously unresolved.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 20, 2023

SLQD: Short-Term Investment Grade Bond ETF, Low Yield, Strong Dividend Growth

Interest rates have risen all year. Bond funds have seen declining share prices, but strong dividend growth.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 17, 2022

Consider Treasury Bonds For Fixed Income With This Eye-Watering 9.62% Yield

While the I bond yield is expected to moderate, it still remains extremely attractive as a risk-free investment. The post Consider Treasury Bonds For Fixed Income With This Eye-Watering 9.62% Yield appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.

Investors Business Daily • Sep 28, 2022