iShares 1-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (IGSB)
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iShares 1-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF Investors
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJD Thomas John Drogan PR Inc.IPAL SECURITIES Inc. | 14,865 | $767,558 | $775,358.4 | $7,800.4 | 1.02% |
| DI David Izzi Brown, LISLE/CUMMINGS Inc. | 450 | $22,747.49 | $23,472 | $724.51 | 3.19% |
| MM Michael Motolo CVS HEALTH Corp | 890,000 | $46.72M | $46.42M | -$296,868 | -0.64% |
 Curtis Ellergodt Rothschild Investment LLC | 232,639 | $12.24M | $12.13M | -$100,830.5 | -0.82% |
| BZ Brandon Zatopek Commonwealth Equity Services LLC | 2.77M | $145.11M | $144.33M | -$775,234.51 | -0.53% |
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iShares 1-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF Profile
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Overview
The company manages a fund focused on investing in investment-grade corporate bonds that are both issued by U.S. and non-U.S. entities but are denominated in U.S. dollars and publicly issued in the U.S. domestic market. The criteria for the bonds included in the fund's portfolio are very specific: they must have a remaining maturity of at least one year but less than five years. The strategic approach of the fund is to mimic the performance of a particular index that tracks these types of bonds, ensuring that a significant portion of its assets, at least 80%, is invested directly in the securities that comprise the benchmark index. Additionally, to maintain a high level of fidelity to the underlying index's performance, the fund commits to allocating at least 90% of its assets in fixed income securities similar to those found in the index, as determined by BFA's (presumably BlackRock Fund Advisors) analysis to be conducive for the fund's objectives.
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- Investment in Investment-Grade Corporate Bonds
The fund focuses on investing in corporate bonds that have been rated as investment-grade, signifying a lower risk of default. These bonds are issued by both U.S. and non-U.S. companies, but are required to be U.S. dollar-denominated and publicly issued in the U.S. market, providing a mix of security and accessibility for investors looking for reliable income streams with minimal risk.
- Index Tracking Investment Strategy
One of the key strategies of the fund is to track the performance of a specific index that measures the performance of the described corporate bonds. By investing at least 80% of its assets directly in the securities that make up the index, the fund aims to closely replicate the index's returns. This approach provides investors with a transparent and predictable investment mechanism that aligns with the performance of the broader bond market within its defined maturity and credit quality constraints.
- High Allocation to Fixed Income Securities
In addition to the specific securities that comprise the index, the fund dedicates a significant portion of its portfolio, at least 90%, to other fixed income securities that fit the criteria of the underlying index as interpreted by BFA. This high allocation to fixed income securities is a testament to the fund's commitment to maintaining stability and pursuing a conservative investment approach that aligns with the fund's goal of tracking the index while seeking to minimize risk and volatility.
