Why Investors Should Consider FLTB

ETF flows in March 2026 were highlighted by a massive flight to the short end of the yield curve. Investors sought refuge in short-term bonds to escape the downpour of geopolitical volatility mixed in with a thick fog of stubborn inflation.

ETF Trends • Apr 30, 2026

Fidelity's Most Underrated ETF Has Been Right About Bonds Longer Than Most Analysts

Fidelity Limited Term Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:FLTB) manages just $384 million in net assets, making it one of the smallest actively managed bond ETFs on the market.

24/7 Wall Street • Apr 19, 2026

2 Short Duration Bond ETFs That Beat Your Savings Account

High-yield savings accounts have been a reasonable place to park cash over the past two years, but the Federal Reserve has been cutting rates since late 2025.

24/7 Wall Street • Mar 20, 2026

January Trends: What Advisor Data Reveals for 2026

The start of 2026 has brought no shortage of challenges for advisors, ranging from shifting rate expectations to valuation concerns in a top-heavy market. Nonetheless, ETFs gathered an impressive $165 billion of new money in January, more than the previous three Januaries combined, according to State Street Investment Management.

ETF Trends • Feb 4, 2026

Balance Portfolios by Pairing ETFs: How Short-Term Bond ETF FLTB Can Help

The ETF wrapper has helped investors craft even more customized portfolios to meet their goals. With its transparency, flexibility, and tax efficiency, the wrapper has empowered asset managers to build increasingly discreetly packaged strategies that serve as building blocks.

ETF Trends • Jan 12, 2026

Put Your Cash to Work With 3 Short-Term Bond ETFs

For the most part, financial advisors will tell their clients that it's better to stay invested than to let cash sit idle. One way to consider staying invested is through short-term bond funds — and Fidelity has a trio of ETFs that are worth considering just for this purpose.

ETF Trends • Sep 11, 2025

Fidelity Limited Term Bond ETF Q2 2025 Commentary

U.S. investment-grade bonds gained 1.21% in Q2, driven by volatility from trade and fiscal policy uncertainty, but stabilized as inflation and employment data improved. Intermediate-term bonds and BBB-rated credits outperformed, while high-yield and emerging-market bonds saw the strongest gains as risk appetite increased late in the quarter. The ETF's sector allocation and security selection in financials and industrials contributed positively versus its benchmark, with an underweight to Treasurys and focus on corporate credit.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 29, 2025

Don't Miss Out on Short Duration Bonds in the Current Environment

Investors shifting their focus to long-duration bonds may be overlooking a compelling opportunity in ultra-short and short-duration bonds. In the current economic environment, many investors are naturally drawn to the allure of long-duration bonds.

ETF Trends • Jun 30, 2025

Improve Portfolio Diversification With These ETFs

In the current environment, characterized by heightened volatility, now is the time to focus on greater portfolio diversification. The diversifying power of bonds has waned, underscored by bonds' correlation with equities during the recent market sell-off.

ETF Trends • Apr 29, 2025

Active Fixed Income ETFs Continue to See Strong Interest

Active ETFs have seen widespread adoption, particularly within the fixed income space. By the end of 2024, 40% of advisors had allocations to active ETFs, compared to just 13% in 2022, according to data from Fidelity as of December 31, 2024.

ETF Trends • Apr 3, 2025