
To pursue its goal, the fund generally invests in securities that are included in the index. The index measures the performance of U.S. investment grade, taxable corporate bonds with maturities greater than or equal to five years and less than ten years that have $300 million or more of outstanding face value. It is the fund's policy that under normal circumstances it will invest at least 90% of its net assets in securities included in the index.
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Bond ETFs can be a safer alternative to stocks during market volatility. Another appeal is their potential to protect against inflation.

Andina Capital Management LLC lowered its holdings in Schwab 5-10 Year Corporate Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:SCHI) by 81.5% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 19,886 shares of the company's stock after selling 87,716 shares during the period.

Whether fixed income investors are focused on locking in yield, managing duration risk, or building resilient core portfolios, bond ETFs have been seeing elevated demand this year.

Schwab 5-10 Year Corporate Bond ETF is rated Hold due to insufficient margin of safety for new investors in 2026. SCHI offers a 5%-plus yield and a low 0.03% expense ratio, but its 6-year duration exposes investors to significant rate and credit risk. Stable rates allow the fund's income to deliver, but rising yields or widening BBB spreads could erode returns and NAV.

ETFs can offer retirees built-in diversification and tax efficiency for their investment portfolios. Experts from Vanguard and Schwab share strategies for retirement investing.