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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··John Ballard

LQD Edges TLT on Yield and Returns as Corporate Bonds Outperform Treasuries

LQD outperforms TLT with 4.44% yield versus 4.27%, lower expense ratio, and better five-year returns while maintaining lower volatility.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Sara Appino

SMB vs. ISTB: Tax-Efficiency Claims Test Short-Term Bond ETF Showdown

VanEck's municipal bond ETF ($SMB) and iShares' diversified bond fund ($ISTB) offer competing strategies for short-term bond investors, with tax implications determining winner.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Globe Newswire

iShares ETF Distribution Payments Set for Late February

BlackRock's iShares ETFs will distribute cash payments on February 27, 2026, for unitholders of record as of February 24, with per-unit payouts ranging from $0.00 to $0.277.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··David Dierking

Defensive ETF Strategies Gain Traction as Investors Seek Downside Protection

Investors increasingly turn to defensive ETF strategies like Treasury and bond funds to protect portfolios amid market volatility concerns after years of significant S&P 500 gains.
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