Lineweaver Wealth Trims $9.8 Million in Short-Term Bond ETF as Investors Pivot to Stocks

On Friday, Lineweaver Wealth Advisors disclosed the sale of 201,311 shares of ISTB worth an estimated $9.8 million based on average prices in the third quarter.

The Motley Fool • Oct 13, 2025

ISTB: Uncertainty Could Drive Up Credit Spread And Yield Curve

Calming of credit spreads has restored performance despite upward yield curve translations being enduring. We worry about the remote risks to the USD currency status and the cost of capital implications. We also think that things could get ugly with tariffs still, and that credit spreads back to historical lows despite inflation risks from tariffs and limited pricing power is problematic.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 1, 2025

ISTB: Short-Term Bonds Are Useful Under Certain Conditions

The iShares Core 1-5 Year USD Bond ETF holds treasuries and investment-grade corporate bonds. Its 2% yield may not be particularly appealing for income seekers.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 2, 2023

ISTB: A Short-Term Bond ETF That Takes Unnecessary Risks

ISTB keeps things short. Short-term, that is. It buys bonds maturing in 1-5 years. We are OK with the Treasury ladder that is the core of this ETF, but the corporate bond portion gives us pause.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 10, 2022

Growth & Bond: 2 ETFs to Watch for Outsized Volume

XLG and ISTB saw massive trading volumes in yesterday session.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 22, 2022