IBND, managed by SSGA Funds, invests in global ex-US investment-grade corporate bonds, tracking the Bloomberg Global Aggregate ex-USD >$1B: Corporate Bond Index. The SPDR Bloomberg International Corporate Bond ETF earns a Strong Sell rating due to its short duration, low yield, and poor investment results. Alternatives like FDIC-insured CDs and iShares iBonds ETFs offer higher yields and lower risks, making them preferable over IBND for fixed income allocation.