Which Long-Term Bond ETF Is the Better Buy: iShares' IGLB or Its Treasury Rival TLT?

The iShares 10+ Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF is highlighted as offering a lower 0.04% expense ratio and a higher dividend yield than the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF. The comparison centers on bond-fund fundamentals, yield, and cost efficiency rather than a market-moving event. Overall message is mildly favorable for the corporate bond ETF relative to the Treasury ETF.

Analysis

The iShares 10+ Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF is highlighted as offering a lower 0.04% expense ratio and a higher dividend yield than the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF. The comparison centers on bond-fund fundamentals, yield, and cost efficiency rather than a market-moving event. Overall message is mildly favorable for the corporate bond ETF relative to the Treasury ETF.