State Street Investment Management Enhances Its Low-Cost State Street® SPDR® Portfolio ETF™ Suite

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--State Street Investment Management today announced the expansion of its low-cost State Street® SPDR® Portfolio ETF Suite with the launch of the State Street SPDR Portfolio Ultra Short T-Bill ETF (SPTU). The new fund offers investors access to the shorter end of the yield curve by providing exposure to US Treasury bills that have a remaining maturity greater than or equal to 1 month and less than 12 months. Priced at just five basis points, SPTU is one of the lowest-cost.

Business Wire • Oct 8, 2025

Tactical ETFs: How they work and why they matter in a volatile market

Troy Donohue, BTIG head of Americas portfolio trading, and Katie Stockton, Fairlead Strategies founder, sit down with CNBC's Bob Pisani to discuss how the world of tactical ETFs is growing, the different strategies firms are using, and how diversification is making a comeback on 'ETF Edge'.

CNBC Television • Apr 14, 2025

Stock Picks From Seeking Alpha's March 2025 New Analysts

In March, we welcomed 30 new analysts to Seeking Alpha, and in this article we are showcasing their stock picks and investment strategies. Our analysts covered a diverse set of industries—including IT, financials, utilities, materials, and mining—and provided ratings ranging from Strong Sell to Strong Buy. Top picks include C3.ai, Robinhood, Central Puerto, CF Industries, and Kyndryl.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 4, 2025

SPTL ETF: Longer-End Yields Are Being Overzealous

U.S. bond yields have surged, likely due to President Trump's proposed policies, which many believe will spark inflation. We think the market has overreacted by assuming Trump's proposed policies will be implemented and/or lead to a worst-case scenario. We think the SPDR® Portfolio Long Term Treasury ETF offers a low-cost opportunity to capitalise on elevated yields.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 22, 2024

Rates Spark: ECB Presser Bear-Flattened The Curve

The ECB cut rates by 25bp as widely anticipated, but a slightly hawkish tilt bear flattened the EUR curve, which in our view remains priced aggressively. In the US, as the markets head towards the Fed's first rate cut, the probability of a larger cut rose slightly on Thursday.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 13, 2024

Positioning Ahead of the Fed: ETFs for a Lower Rate Era

The first cut is the deepest — so they say. As with all complicated relationships, this mantra may certainly ring true for the Federal Reserve and the markets — at least from a psychological standpoint.

ETF Trends • Sep 12, 2024

SPDR Portfolio Long Term Treasury ETF: Time To Load Up (Rating Upgrade)

SPTL has declined by nearly 40% due to rising treasury yields and inflation. SPTL's sensitivity to rate changes caused a 41% decline, but easing inflation and weakening economy may lead to a rebound. The lower rate environment and potential economic recession make it a good time to own SPTL, with potential price returns of over 20%.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 5, 2024

Going Longer: Deeper Rotation Into Duration?

Investors took refuge in short-term Treasury bonds throughout 2023, where they reaped the rewards of higher-yielding money markets. Meanwhile, longer duration Treasuries have been mired in a bear market since 2020 but could finally start to see a reversal of fortune.

ETF Trends • Jul 17, 2024

State Street Rebalance of Active ETF Models Hint at Caution

Macro conditions remain a bit of a mixed bag. In the past week alone, the latest read on inflation surprised to the downside, while unemployment figures beat estimates to the upside.

ETF Trends • Jun 14, 2024

SPTL: A Balance Between Income And Duration, But I Remain On The Sidelines

Looking ahead, the fundamental/technical case to owning Treasury bonds isn't all that favorable, either.

Seeking Alpha • May 7, 2024