Bonds Rally On Weak Payrolls Data

The bond market looks increasingly focused on slowing economic growth vs. tariff inflation.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 4, 2025

Most U.S. Treasury Prices Slide Since 'Liberation Day'

In recent days, a new headwind is weighing on fixed income securities: a US government budget bill, which is expected to significantly raise an already hefty federal deficit in the years ahead. Long-term Treasuries are the biggest losers post-Liberation Day, based on a set of ETFs through yesterday's close (May 21).

Seeking Alpha • May 22, 2025

Despite trade-war angst, junk bonds are holding up as Trump marks 100 days

A riskier part of the bond market is offering yields around 8%, according to a BlackRock strategist

Market Watch • Apr 29, 2025

TIPS ETF (STIP) Hits New 52-Week High

For investors seeking momentum, iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF STIP is probably on the radar. The fund just hit a 52-week high and has moved up 3.5% from its 52-week low of $98.50 per share.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 21, 2025

STIP Shows It: The Market Still Fears Inflation

STIP, representing 0-5 year TIPS, has outperformed peers recently, highlighting its relevance in the current market environment. The market is shifting its focus to the 3-7 year yield curve due to renewed inflation fears triggered by the re-election of Donald Trump. The spread of STIP compared to the price return of short-term Treasury ETFs is increasing, indicating new short-term risks.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 13, 2024

STIP: Any Tips, Any Tips You Got?

TIPS bonds offer protection against inflation by adjusting principal based on CPI. iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF - STIP - provides targeted access to short-term US TIPS market with low fees. STIP outperformed vanilla US Treasury bonds with higher returns and lower volatility.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 11, 2024

STIP: Reasonable Gains Amid Inflation Uncertainty

STIP offers exposure to U.S. short-term TIPS, which currently delivers attractive yields. The fund could provide reasonable gains amid inflation and interest rate uncertainty. I see investors in the fund looking at up to a 5% return in the next 12 months.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 15, 2024

STIP: Lined Up For A Bet On Maturity Walls

iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF is a TIPS portfolio that allows speculators to speculate on medium-term macroeconomic conditions. The Fund's performance is influenced by changes in short-term real yield expectations, rate policy, and inflation dynamics. The maturity walls and the need to reduce rates to save the economy may impact STIP's performance, and with sticky inflation, we think things could get good for STIP.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 12, 2024

STIP: The Play For Resurgent Inflation

iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF is a cost-effective investment option that provides protection against inflation. The STIP ETF primarily invests in short-term Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities, or TIPS, with low credit risk. STIP stands out compared to other similar ETFs due to its focus on short-term TIPS and lower expense ratio.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 29, 2023

STIP: Real Yields Can Only Grow

CPI figures are high, meaning the desperate need for real yields to grow continues. STIP provides a hedged exposure to inflation risk as coupons scale with inflation. However, the downside is to growth in real yields, where the nominal rate-inflation gap grows. The Fed will continue to raise rates to lower inflation, or at the very least allow real yields to rise by keeping nominal rates high, to tackle inflation.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 15, 2023