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Are Bond ETF Investors Giving a Thumbs-Up to the U.S. Economy?

Whichever way you decide to go – munis, Treasuries, corporates, a mix – there are dozens of bond ETFs to choose from.

The most popular purely corporate bond ETF is iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond (LQD).  For more diversified exposure, Vanguard Total Bond Market (BND) holds 26% in corporate bonds.

Other bond ETFS to consider:

  • iShares Lehman Credit Bond Index (CFT), up 2.6% year-to-date
  • iShares Lehman 7-10 Year Treasury Index (IEF), up 2.9% year-to-date

There is also a line of fundamentally weighted bond ETFs available issued through Ameristock and PowerShares. Among the funds are:

  • Ameristock/Ryan 5 Year Treasury (GKC), up 1.8% year-to-date
  • PowerShares 1-30 Laddered Treasury Portfolio (PLW), up 1% year-to-date

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