Beating Rising Rates With Equity ETFs Designed for the Task

Interest rates are rising, and according to market expectations, the climb may not be over. To no one's surprise, rising rates immediately trigger conversations on how to effectively hedge rate risk in bond portfolios, which is critical.

ETF Trends • Oct 8, 2026

The Fed Just Raised Rates for the First Time Since 2023. These Six Funds Get a Raise With It

The Fed just moved rates higher for the first time in years, and your core bond fund gave you nothing for it.

24/7 Wall Street • Sep 17, 2026

This Fidelity Dividend ETF Was Built for Rising Rates. Three Fed Cuts Later, Investors Own the Wrong Tool

Fidelity Dividend ETF for Rising Rates (NYSEARCA:FDRR) targets dividend payers positively correlated with the 10-year Treasury yield.

24/7 Wall Street • Aug 11, 2026

Building Resilient Portfolios: ETF Approaches to Potential Rate Hikes

While the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at the latest meeting, investors increasingly speculate that rate hikes are on the table in 2026.

ETF Trends • Jul 1, 2026

FDRR: Not The Best ETF For Rising Rates

Fidelity Dividend ETF For Rising Rates targets large- and mid-cap dividend payers with positive correlation to Treasury yields. FDRR offers value characteristics and dividend growth outpacing inflation but has underperformed SPY and key competitors. Despite its 'rising rates' pitch, FDRR lagged during the strongest rate upcycle in decades.

Seeking Alpha • May 24, 2026

FDRR Is Up 23% but Retirees Probably Don't Know What They're Actually Buying

Retirees building income portfolios in 2026 face a genuine tension: bond yields have pulled back from recent highs, dividend stocks feel crowded, and the funds marketed as “rate-resilient” often look nothing like their names suggest once you open the hood.

24/7 Wall Street • Mar 10, 2026

Fidelity vs. Vanguard: Which Brand Wins for Dividend Investors?

Which one of these issuers is better for dividend investing really comes down to what kind of strategy you want. Vanguard wins as far as the breadth of its offerings is concerned.

The Motley Fool • Feb 11, 2026

Could This ETF Be the Best Way to Play Rising Interest Rates in 2026?

This ETF has rising rates protection in its DNA. Despite its name, it can thrive even if rates don't rise.

The Motley Fool • Feb 2, 2026

FDRR: Okay To Hold Even If You Think Rates Move Lower In 2026

Fidelity Dividend ETF for Rising Rates has shown limited effectiveness as a hedge in rising rate environments. FDRR has underperformed the S&P 500 since inception, and performance has aligned more closely with dividend growth funds. Significant technology sector exposure reduces FDRR's risk of underperformance during a falling interest rate regime.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 23, 2025

Charles Schwab vs. Fidelity: Which Dividend ETF Reigns Supreme?

If you are even remotely familiar with the investment world, names like Charles Schwab and Fidelity are incredibly familiar.

24/7 Wall Street • Nov 19, 2025