3 Areas Where BlackRock's Bond Guru Is Finding Income

He see deals right now in artificial-intelligence hyperscaler debt and emerging market bonds.

Barrons • Oct 17, 2026

BINC: Adding After The 2026 Rates Shock

BlackRock's iShares Flexible Income Active ETF has demonstrated resilience in 2026, outperforming passive peers amid a sharp 150 bps rate spike. BINC's active management reduced duration to 3.23 years and shifted exposure toward non-U.S. credits, limiting downside and enhancing portfolio flexibility. With 34% below investment grade and a 5.5% SEC yield, BINC is positioned to benefit if rates reverse, already pricing in four additional Fed hikes.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 25, 2026

FLXR And BINC: Both Diversified, Higher-Quality Bond ETFs, Both Buys

BINC is one of my top-income ETFs, due to the fund's strong, well-balanced investment thesis. BINC is incredibly well-diversified, with below-average risk, an above-average 5.9% dividend yield, and strong risk-adjusted performance. FLXR is incredibly similar to BINC, so I thought to compare the funds in this article.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 23, 2026

This BlackRock strategist opposes a Fed hike. Here are the funds she recommends.

Gargi Pal Chaudhuri, of BlackRock, recommends investors stay invested in the artificial-intelligence sector but broaden into themes like quality and healthcare.

Market Watch • Sep 16, 2026

Forget BND: This $16.4B BlackRock Fund Pays 5.9% vs. BND's 4.1% Yield

BND has been the default core bond holding for millions of American investors, but a growing number of income-focused portfolios are quietly rotating into a competing fund that charges ten times more and holds riskier debt, yet keeps outperforming on

24/7 Wall Street • Sep 15, 2026

BINC: Attractive 7.1% Yield, Controlled Duration, But Tight Credit Spreads

iShares Flexible Income Active ETF earns a Buy rating for its 7.12% YTM and 3.70-year duration, offering a strong income cushion. BINC's thesis centers on diversified, credit-sensitive yield with controlled duration, not deep-value bonds, accepting risks like recession sensitivity and negative convexity. Simulated median annualized return is 5.9% over three years, outperforming duration-matched Treasuries and broad benchmarks after fees.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 15, 2026

The 5%-Yield Monthly Income ETF That Could Pick Up the Slack if Social Security Runs Out in 2032

Social Security “running out” doesn't mean retirees suddenly stop receiving checks.

24/7 Wall Street • Sep 9, 2026

Seven Cash And Cash Plus ETFs, For The Conservative Investor

Inflation continues to trend upwards, increasing the chances of Federal Reserve hikes. Cash and alternatives to cash would perform quite during any such scenario, seeing higher yields, resilient prices. There are lots of cash ETFs available in the market.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 28, 2026

ETF Edge on bond ETFs amid Iran War uncertainty and Fed's Warsh

Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh marks a new era for the central bank. George Bory, Allspring Chief Investment Strategist of Fixed Income, and Steve Laipply, BlackRock Global Co-head of iShares Fixed Income ETFs, on what the new leadership could mean for inflation concerns, yields and how investors can position.

CNBC Television • Jun 23, 2026

Buy short-dated TIPs if you are worried about inflation, says BlackRock's Laipply

Steve Laipply, BlackRock Global Co-head of iShares Fixed Income ETFs, and George Bory, Allspring Chief Investment Strategist of Fixed Income, join CNBC's Dom Chu to layout what they think this new Fed regime could indicate for inflation, oil prices and rates.

CNBC Television • Jun 23, 2026