Top 3 Fidelity Bond ETF Picks for 2026

As the rate-cutting cycle ebbs, security selection will become more important in the bond market. FDHY and FTBD both use active, tactical approaches to investing in all corners of the bond market.

The Motley Fool • 3 hours ago

If You Have These ETFs, Social Security's Insolvency Probably Doesn't Matter

It's no secret that Social Security has been lurching towards insolvency for several decades.

24/7 Wall Street • Dec 8, 2025

FDHY: 'Smart' Junk Bonds

Fidelity Enhanced High Yield ETF offers active management in high-yield bonds, focusing on BB and B ratings for attractive income with controlled risk. FDHY uses a quantitative model to select bonds, aiming for higher yield and potential alpha, while maintaining a risk profile similar to its benchmark index. Current macro indicators show BB/B spreads are not at extremes and credit card delinquency is elevated but manageable, supporting the fund's risk/reward profile.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 27, 2025

3 High-Yield Fidelity ETFs Perfect For Retirement

Fidelity has a pretty impressive roster of retiree-friendly ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds), many of which have dividend yields on the high end.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 7, 2025

FDHY: Among The Best Junk Bond ETFs

FDHY uses an active, research-driven approach to select high-yield bonds, focusing on short maturities and risk management. The ETF has outperformed a high-yield benchmark and major competitors in total return and Sharpe ratio. Junk bond ETFs are a questionable choice for the long term; they may be better used in tactical allocation strategies.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 5, 2025

The Benefits of Active Strategies for Fixed Income ETF Exposure

Active versus passive has been a big debate in the fixed income ETF space in recent years. While passive approaches are commonly thought to offer simplicity and lower fees, a compelling case can be made for the continued relevance and potential outperformance of active management in the fixed income market.

ETF Trends • Jul 2, 2025

2 Fidelity ETFs That Are Perfect For Retirement Income

In light of the economic, demographic and health quality changes that American retirees currently face, certain rules of thumb that many financial professionals have sworn by for decades are due for re-evaluation.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 1, 2025

Fidelity's Investment-Grade Securitized ETF Among Top Active ETFs

Fidelity Investment's investment-grade securitized ETF is seeing noteworthy investor attention in the current environment. The strong interest places the Fidelity Investment Grade Securitized ETF (FSEC) among the top 10 most popular active ETFs in 2025 to date, as measured by net flows, according to Kirsten Chang, senior industry analyst at VettaFi.

ETF Trends • Jun 5, 2025

High Yield ETF Exposure Is a Critical Component in Diversified Portfolios

Many investors have underweighted high yield bond ETF strategies in recent years, satisfied with the opportunities found in other segments of the fixed income market. While seemingly a smart defensive strategy, avoiding high yield exposure could cause investors to unintentionally increase overall risk.

ETF Trends • May 27, 2025

FDHY: Robust Active High Yield Fund, But Timing Is Not Right

Fidelity Enhanced High Yield ETF is an active ETF using a quantitative model to select high yield bonds, focusing on BB and B rated credits with minimal CCC exposure. The fund has a robust track record, outperforming passive peers but slightly trailing another active ETF, HYDB, in total returns. Current high yield spreads are at a decade low, making the market overbought and not an attractive entry point for FDHY.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 14, 2025