Holding This Vanguard Bond ETF Is a Bad Idea in 2026. Buy This Instead.

Most investors hold Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (NASDAQ:BND | BND Price Prediction) because they want something boring in the portfolio, a sleeve that zigs when stocks zag.

24/7 Wall Street • Jun 3, 2026

This Treasury ETF Pays Monthly Income Your State Government Cannot Tax

Most investors evaluating bond ETFs compare yields and expense ratios and stop there.

24/7 Wall Street • Apr 25, 2026

Treasury and Bond ETFs Are Back in Fashion: Here's What to Own in April 2026

Volatility spiked in late March when the VIX reached 31.05 on March 27, 2026, before easing back to roughly 19.50, a level near the upper end of its typical range.

24/7 Wall Street • Apr 23, 2026

How Advisors Are Rewiring Fixed Income Portfolios

The traditional 60/40 portfolio is undergoing a structural renovation, but the fixed income sleeve is proving far more difficult to stabilize than in years past.

ETF Trends • Apr 10, 2026

Q1 ETF Flows Surge 50% as Investors Brace for a Noisy 2026

A look at ETF flows for the month of March suggests caution is back in vogue. Fixed income ETFs showed serious muscle in the asset gathering race last month, capturing nearly 45% of net creations.

ETF Trends • Apr 1, 2026

BlackRock Earnings: Company Hits Record $14 Trillion in Assets Behind Strong ETF Flows

BlackRock reported earnings this week, sharing a major milestone. The financial giant shared in its call that it had reached and surpassed $14 trillion in assets for the first time.

ETF Trends • Jan 15, 2026

GOVT: Still A Buy, But For Different Reasons

The iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF provides diversified exposure to the full U.S. Treasury yield curve, from 1 to 30 years. GOVT is managed by BlackRock Fund Advisors, with a low expense ratio of 0.05% and approximately $33 billion in assets. The ETF exclusively holds investment-grade U.S. Treasuries, offering safety and government backing for risk-averse investors.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 31, 2025

Treasuries' October Curse Is About to End. What to Watch Next.

The iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF is on course for its first positive October since 2019.

Barrons • Oct 24, 2025

GOVT: Treasury Volatility Falls To Multi-Year Lows Ahead Of Fed Rate Cuts

I maintain a hold rating on GOVT, as lower rates and less yield squeeze make it less compelling than a quarter ago. GOVT offers low-cost, highly liquid access to the full US Treasury curve, with a 4.05% yield to maturity and moderate duration risk. Despite weak price momentum and seasonal headwinds, the current yield provides more cushion against interest rate rises than in prior years.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 14, 2025

3 ETFs for a Recession

Diversify your ETF portfolio for a smoother ride.

Morningstar • Jun 12, 2025