LQD: Investment-Grade Corporate Bonds With Intermediate Duration (NYSEARCA:LQD)

Core Insights - The iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD) is the oldest and most liquid fund in its category, providing broad exposure to high-quality corporate debt with an intermediate duration [1] Group 1: Fund Characteristics - LQD generates a relatively high yield through its investment strategy focused on high-quality corporate debt [1] Group 2: Academic Perspective - Joseph Jones, a professor at The University of Southern Mississippi, emphasizes portfolio construction from a dividend growth investment perspective, although his insights are his own and do not represent his employer's views [1]