IGIB Offers Broader Bond Exposure Than FIGB

IGIB Offers Broader Bond Exposure Than FIGB Cory Renauer, The Motley Fool Sat, April 11, 2026 at 2:23 PM EDT 4 min read The iShares 5-10 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ:IGIB) stands out for its low fees and broader bond diversification, while the Fidelity Investment Grade Bond ETF (NYSEMKT:FIGB) offers a more concentrated portfolio with a heavier cash and Treasury focus. Both IGIB and FIGB aim to provide investors with exposure to high-quality U.S. bonds, but they take different approaches in portfolio size, sector allocation, and cost. This comparison highlights where each fund may appeal, depending on investor priorities around expenses, risk, and portfolio makeup. Snapshot (cost & size) Metric IGIB FIGB Issuer IShares Fidelity Expense ratio 0.04% 0.36% 1-yr return (as of 2026-04-10) 9.12% 5.98% Dividend yield 4.7% 4.1% AUM $17.7 billion $450.9 million The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. IGIB is notably more affordable, with a 0.04% expense ratio compared to FIGB’s 0.36%. IGIB also offers a higher dividend yield, which may appeal to income-focused investors seeking a larger payout from their bond allocation. Performance & risk comparison Metric IGIB FIGB Max drawdown (5 y) (20.62%) (18.06%) Growth of $1,000 over 5 years $1,084 $1,024 What's inside FIGB is a core fixed-income ETF that targets a mix of U.S. high-grade bond sectors. The fund holds 180 securities, with its largest allocations in Cash Cf (9.78%),…