Which Long-Term Bond ETF Is the Better Buy: State Street's SPLB or Vanguard's VGLT?

Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF offers a slightly lower expense ratio of 0.03% and significantly higher assets under management. State Street SPDR Portfolio Long Term Corporate Bond ETF provides a higher dividend yield of 5.5% but carries more credit risk than the government-backed Treasury fund.

The Motley Fool • Jul 23, 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

Is State Street's SPLB ETF's Corporate Bond Focus the Better Choice Over iShares TLT's U.S. Treasuries?

SPLB charges a lower expense ratio and offers a higher yield than TLT. SPLB has outperformed TLT over the past year and five-year periods, with a milder drawdown.

The Motley Fool • Apr 19, 2026

Better Bond ETF: Schwab's SCHQ vs. State Street's SPLB

SPLB and SCHQ both offer ultra-low fees, but SPLB delivers a higher dividend yield and stronger recent total returns. SCHQ holds fewer bonds and tilts entirely toward Treasuries, while SPLB focuses on investment-grade corporate bonds with much broader diversification.

The Motley Fool • Apr 17, 2026

SPLB: Short And Long-Term Rates Rising In A Crisis-Led Yield Curve

The State Street SPDR Portfolio Long Term Corp Bd ETF targets investment-grade, long-duration corporate bonds. Duration is an issue for this ETF as the crisis concerns both long-term and short-term YTMs, all going up due to a combination of terminal inflation assumptions and spreads. Our primary note is that the impact on oil logistics could be longer lasting than the war, which itself could be longer lasting than expected.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 16, 2026

SPLB's Long-Duration Gamble vs. LQD's Maturity Diversification

LQD comes with higher fees but offers greater assets under management and deeper liquidity. SPLB pays a higher dividend yield, while LQD has delivered stronger one-year and five-year total returns.

The Motley Fool • Mar 3, 2026

SCHQ Offers Pure Treasury Focus While SPLB Yields More

SCHQ comes with a slightly lower expense ratio and focuses on long-term U.S. Treasury bonds, while SPLB targets long-term investment-grade corporate bonds. SPLB has delivered a stronger 1-year return and higher dividend yield, and has also shown a smaller maximum drawdown than SCHQ.

The Motley Fool • Feb 10, 2026

SPLB And TLT Both Offer Strong Dividend Yield

SPLB offers a lower expense ratio and a positive return over the last 12 months, while TLT has decreased in price within that span. TLT carries less risk than SPLB because all of the bonds it holds are backed by the U.S. government.

The Motley Fool • Feb 8, 2026

Interested in Bond ETFs? SCHQ and SPLB Offer Different Ways to Play Long-Duration Loans.

SCHQ charges a slightly lower expense ratio but trails SPLB on yield and one-year returns. SPLB has a higher five-year risk exposure but lost less value during recent drawdowns than SCHQ.

The Motley Fool • Feb 7, 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