This Q&A answers key questions about MIG and MBBB ETFs and explains how investment-grade corporate bonds offer higher yields than U.S. Treasuries with limited credit risk, making them a strong core choice.
As highlighted by a year-to-date gain of 5.12% by the Markit iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade Index, investment-grade corporate debt has been one of the better-performing corners of the bond market. Some experts believe the theme will continue in the coming months.
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This company focuses on providing investors with an opportunity to gain exposure to the U.S. investment-grade corporate bond market. It specifically targets securities that form part of its benchmark index, which includes U.S. dollar-denominated corporate bonds issued within the domestic market. These bonds are selected based on their investment grade rating, derived from a composite rating. This composite is an average of the ratings provided by various rating agencies, ensuring a balanced and holistic view of the bond's creditworthiness. Although the fund maintains a specific focus, it is noted for being non-diversified, meaning it may invest more heavily in fewer security types or issuers than diversified counterparts.
This service revolves around investing a minimum of 80% of the fund's total assets into securities making up the fund's benchmark index. These are primarily U.S. dollar-denominated corporate bonds issued in the domestic market. The choice of bonds is guided by an investment grade rating, ensuring a focus on high-quality investments. This strategy aims to provide stability and reliability for investors looking to engage with the corporate bond market.