Are Long-Term Treasurys No Longer a Safe Haven?

Historically, major geopolitical or economic crises, such as the war against Iran, have prompted investors to sell riskier assets and buy “safe-haven” investments whose values were expected to remain stable or even rise amid the disruptions. The most popular safe havens have been the US dollar, gold, and longer-term US Treasury obligations.

ETF Trends • Mar 16, 2026

Retirees Are Quietly Rotating Into These 3 Bond ETFs Before the Rate Cut

With President Trump back in the White House steering us through tariff talks and economic shifts in March 2026, the reality is that the fixed income world has plenty to consider.

24/7 Wall Street • Mar 15, 2026

10-year yield falls below 4% on stagflation risk following hot producer prices reading

U.S. Treasury yields were lower on Friday as investors reacted to wholesale inflation that came in above Wall Street estimates.

CNBC • Feb 27, 2026

Moving Averages of the Ivy Portfolio and S&P 500: February 2026

This article provides an update on the monthly moving averages we track for the S&P 500 and the Ivy Portfolio after the close of the last business day of the month. The Ivy Portfolio The Ivy Portfolio is based on the asset allocation strategy used by endowment funds from Harvard and Yale.

ETF Trends • Feb 27, 2026

Bond ETF Bulls on Parade

The opening act of 2026 has been nothing short of historic for the ETF industry, and fixed income is experiencing one of the strongest starts to a year on record.

ETF Trends • Feb 24, 2026

Moving Averages of the Ivy Portfolio and S&P 500: January 2026

This article provides an update on the monthly moving averages we track for the S&P 500 and the Ivy Portfolio after the close of the last business day of the month. The Ivy Portfolio The Ivy Portfolio is based on the asset allocation strategy used by endowment funds from Harvard and Yale.

ETF Trends • Jan 30, 2026

IEF: Staying Bullish, Despite The Noise

I maintain a bullish outlook on iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF, citing statistical value in the 10-year yield's relative premium. IEF might from a cooling inflation trend, mean-reverting spreads, and lower volatility, supporting continued price appreciation until yields revert to the 400 basis point level. From a relative value perspective, intermediate-to-long term yields appear most attractive, balancing fiscal risk premium consolidation and productivity growth normalization.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 28, 2026

Moving Averages of the Ivy Portfolio and S&P 500: December 2025

This article provides an update on the monthly moving averages we track for the S&P 500 and the Ivy Portfolio after the close of the last business day of the month. The Ivy Portfolio The Ivy Portfolio is based on the asset allocation strategy used by endowment funds from Harvard and Yale.

ETF Trends • Jan 5, 2026

Moving Averages of the Ivy Portfolio and S&P 500: November 2025

This article provides an update on the monthly moving averages we track for the S&P 500 and the Ivy Portfolio after the close of the last business day of the month. The Ivy Portfolio The Ivy Portfolio is based on the asset allocation strategy used by endowment funds from Harvard and Yale.

ETF Trends • Dec 1, 2025

Moving Averages of the Ivy Portfolio & S&P 500: October 2025

This article provides an update on the monthly moving averages we track for the S&P 500 and the Ivy Portfolio after the close of the last business day of the month. The Ivy Portfolio The Ivy Portfolio is based on the asset allocation strategy used by endowment funds from Harvard and Yale.

ETF Trends • Oct 31, 2025