U.S. Treasuries vs. Aggregate Bonds
- BND = U.S. Aggregate Bonds (excluded municipals and some others)
- TLT = 20+ year U.S. Treasuries
- IEF = 7-10 year U.S Treasuries
- SHY = 1-3 year U.S. Treasuries
U.S. Credit Bonds vs. Aggregate Bonds
- LQD = intermediate-term investment grade corporates
- HYG = below investment grade corporates (“junk”)
- MUB = intermediate-term municipals
Local Currency International Sovereigns vs. U.S. Aggregate Bonds
- BWX = non-U.S. developed markets country bonds
- ELD = emerging markets country bonds
German and Italian Treasuries vs. U.S. Aggregate Bonds
- BUNL = German Treasuries
- ITLY = Italian Treasuries
German and Italian Treasuries vs. U.S. Aggregate and U.S. 7-10 Year Treasuries