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IG Credit Spread (OAS)
ICE BofA Investment Grade OAS, credit stress in high-quality corporate bonds.
82 bps
1W -1.20%1M -8.89%3M -8.89%
Updated 3m agoCredit markets are often the first to signal trouble. Widening high-yield spreads and rising financial stress indexes have historically led equity drawdowns by weeks or months. Tracking these gauges helps identify when risk appetite is contracting and defensive positioning is warranted.
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Current Reading
Tight at 82bps, risk-on, strong credit confidence
Recent Data
| Date | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | 82 bps | +0.00% |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 82 bps | -1.20% |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 83 bps | +0.00% |
| Apr 8, 2026 | 83 bps | -3.49% |
| Apr 7, 2026 | 86 bps | +1.18% |
| Apr 6, 2026 | 85 bps | -1.16% |
| Apr 3, 2026 | 86 bps | +0.00% |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 86 bps | -1.15% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 87 bps | -3.33% |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 90 bps | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
▶What is IG Credit Spread (OAS)?
ICE BofA Investment Grade OAS, credit stress in high-quality corporate bonds.
▶How does IG Credit Spread (OAS) relate to credit & financial stress?
IG Credit Spread (OAS) is part of the Credit & Financial Stress category. Credit markets are often the first to signal trouble. Widening high-yield spreads and rising financial stress indexes have historically led equity drawdowns by weeks or months. Tracking these gauges helps identify when risk appetite is contracting and defensive positioning is warranted.
▶How often is IG Credit Spread (OAS) updated?
IG Credit Spread (OAS) is updated once per day after market close. Each metric page on Convex shows the exact time of the last data update and provides historical data going back up to five years.
▶Where does Convex source IG Credit Spread (OAS) data?
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