When we form portfolios based on bond liquidity, we find that while high-liquidity index issues experience higher absolute effects of both shocks, the relative impact of equity volatility matters more for low-liquidity bonds, while liquidity variables are more relevant for high-liquidity bonds. We also examine the relative impact of volatility and liquidity by industry classification. Financial issues pos- sess better credit ratings and higher liquidity than other issues. In contrast, Industrials and Utilities are relatively high-yield issues. Volatility is more prominent for Industrial and Utility bonds, and liquidity variables have greater impact on Financial issues.