UCITS Alternatives to LQD (iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF)
LQD is a popular ETF listed on the US market. It tracks the Markit iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade Index. Due to EU regulations (MiFID II/PRIIPs), European investors cannot directly purchase non-UCITS ETFs. We found 6 UCITS-compliant alternatives that provide similar market exposure.
UCITS Alternatives
6 found| ETF Name | ISIN | TER | AUM | Dist. | Replication |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ExactiShares USD Corp Bond UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | IE00B7N3YW49 |
0.20% | €6.0B | Dist | Physical |
| ExactVanguard USD Corporate Bond UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | IE00BZ048462 |
0.09% | €2.0B | Acc | Physical |
| CloseiShares Core EUR Corp Bond UCITS ETF EUR (Dist) | IE00B3F81R35 |
0.20% | €13.0B | Dist | physical-sampling |
| CloseVanguard EUR Corporate Bond UCITS ETF (Acc) | IE00BZ163K21 |
0.09% | €3.0B | Acc | Physical |
| CloseiShares EUR Corp Bond 0-3yr ESG UCITS ETF | IE00BYXYYK40 |
0.12% | €1.8B | Acc | Physical |
| SimilarUBS ETF EUR High Quality Liquid Assets UCITS ETF | IE00BF8HV600 |
0.15% | €1.2B | Acc | Physical |
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FAQ
What does LQD track?
LQD (iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF) is an ETF listed on US that tracks the Markit iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade Index. It is one of the popular ETFs in its category.
Why can't I buy LQD in Europe?
Under EU MiFID II and PRIIPs regulations, brokers in the European Economic Area cannot sell ETFs that don't provide a Key Information Document (KID) in the local language. Most non-EU ETFs, including LQD, don't comply with these requirements.
What is the best UCITS alternative to LQD?
The closest UCITS alternative is iShares USD Corp Bond UCITS ETF USD (Dist) (IE00B7N3YW49). We identified 6 UCITS ETFs that offer similar exposure. Compare them in the table above to find the best fit.