Recapping the 2024 Fixed Income Symposium

A changing interest rate narrative prompted many advisors and investors to reevaluate their bond exposures this month. Asset managers stepped in to offer their perspectives on the changing market dynamics and where the risks and opportunities lie in the 2024 Fixed Income Symposium hosted by VettaFi.

ETF Trends • Apr 19, 2024

How Much Credit Risk Should You Take On?

In the first quarter of 2024, fixed income investors turned to investment-grade corporate bond ETFs. The Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCIT) pulled in $2.3 billion, while the Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCLT) added $1.5 billion.

ETF Trends • Apr 11, 2024

Chart of the Week: Bonds in Focus

Bond investments remain in focus for many advisors given the geopolitical and monetary policy uncertainties. The recent yield on the 10-year Treasury of 5.0% was at levels we have not seen since the Sopranos was on TV.

ETF Trends • Oct 20, 2023

ETF of the Week: RiverFront Strategic Income Fund (RIGS)

VettaFi's vice chairman Tom Lydon discussed the RiverFront Strategic Income Fund (RIGS) on this week's “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.”   Chuck Jaffe: One fund on point for today.

ETF Trends • Oct 12, 2023

Active Fixed Income ETF RIGS Nears 10th Birthday

Looking for a global, active fixed income ETF? In a year defined by a return to form for fixed income investing, many investors are looking for fixed income opportunities.

ETF Trends • Sep 20, 2023

These 3 Active ETFs Outperformed the S&P 500 in September

It has been suggested that active management has a greater ability to outperform in bear markets.  All three major indexes were solidly in bear market territory by the end of September, meaning that each has fallen more than 20% from posted highs.

ETF Trends • Oct 3, 2022

Adapting to Challenges in Today's Fixed Income Markets

As we explore the current fixed income market, investors should consider the risks associated with inflation and consider alternative strategies on the loan and credit space. In the recent webcast, Beyond Basic Bonds: Innovative ETF Strategies to Fix Fixed Income, Matthew Bartolini, Head of SPDR Americas Research, State Street Global Advisors, pointed out that rates-sensitive [.

ETF Trends • Aug 26, 2021

Beyond Basic Bonds: Innovative ETF Strategies to Fix Fixed Income

With yields remaining stubbornly low and inflation in the spotlight, income-minded investors will have to think outside the box to find attractive opportunities. Yet the “outside the box” moniker has typically signaled riskier, more volatile investments.

ETF Trends • Aug 25, 2021