State Street SPDR Portfolio Long Term Corporate Bond Index ETF SPLB

The Motley Fool 11 nov

The article compares two long-term bond ETFs: State Street's SPLB (corporate bonds) and iShares' TLT (Treasury bonds). SPLB offers a lower expense ratio (0.04% vs 0.15%), higher yield (6.3% vs 5.2%), and better 5-year performance with smaller drawdowns. TLT provides safer government-backed securities with higher liquidity. For most long-term investors willing to accept corporate credit risk, SPLB is recommended as the better buy due to lower costs and superior income generation.

The Motley Fool 19 sept

The article compares two long-term bond ETFs: Schwab Long-Term U.S. Treasury ETF (SCHQ) and State Street SPDR Portfolio Long Term Corporate Bond ETF (SPLB). SCHQ offers lower expense ratio (0.03%) and safer government-backed securities with lower volatility, while SPLB provides higher yield (5.7% vs 5.0%) but carries credit risk from corporate holdings. Over five years, SPLB has outperformed with better returns and lower maximum drawdown, though SCHQ remains the safer choice for downside protection.

The Motley Fool 23 jul

State Street's SPLB and Vanguard's VGLT offer different approaches to long-term bond investing. SPLB provides higher yields (5.5%) through corporate bonds but carries credit risk, while VGLT offers safer Treasury bonds with a lower expense ratio (0.03%) but lower yields (4.7%). SPLB has shown better 5-year returns and lower drawdowns, making it suitable for income-focused investors, while VGLT serves as a defensive safe-haven option.

The Motley Fool 8 jul

State Street's SPLB (long-term corporate bond ETF) and iShares' TLT (20+ year Treasury bond ETF) are compared for long-duration bond exposure. SPLB offers lower fees (0.04% vs 0.15%), higher yield (5.40% vs 4.60%), and better 5-year performance ($884 vs $696 on $1,000 invested) with less volatility. TLT provides pure government debt exposure with zero credit risk and superior liquidity. For buy-and-hold income investors, SPLB is recommended; for active traders and institutions, TLT is preferred.