Active ETFs Top $2 Trillion, Led by Bond Demand

Active exchange-traded funds crossed $2 trillion in assets for the first time in July, according to State Street Investment Management. The category gathered $58.5 billion during the month, pushing year-to-date inflows to $457 billion.

ETF Trends • Aug 6, 2026

Ready to Buy Bonds? Here's How to Choose from These 3 Bond Funds.

During the past three years, the T. Rowe Price Ultra Short-Term Bond ETF has strongly outperformed the Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF and the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF.

The Motley Fool • Jul 29, 2026

Jamie Dimon Says: Don't Buy Long-Dated Bonds. These Short-Term Bond ETFs Could Be Better for Most Investors.

Dimon said he wouldn't buy long-term U.S. Treasury bonds because of the risk of rising interest rates. The Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF has declined 5.6% annually during the past five years.

The Motley Fool • Jul 27, 2026

I Own a Popular Bond ETF With 1 Big Risk -- This Short-Term Bond Fund Might Be a Better Buy

The T. Rowe Price Ultra Short-Term Bond ETF has strongly outperformed the Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF since September 2021. If interest rates go higher in the future, bond prices will go down -- and that's an extra-large risk for longer-duration bonds.

The Motley Fool • Jun 30, 2026

Get This Year's Ultrashort Bond Sweet Spot in TBUX

2026 is about halfway done, but there are plenty of market trends still looming for the second half. The first half of the year had plenty of the unexpected for investors to contend with, including, but not limited to, the return of spiking inflation.

ETF Trends • Jun 10, 2026

10 T. Rowe Price ETFs Cross $1 Billion in AUM

In a notable milestone, T. Rowe Price now holds ten ETFs with $1 billion in AUM.

ETF Trends • May 18, 2026

Ultrashort Bond Demand Lifts TBUX Past $1B

Investors poured more than $300 million into the T. Rowe Price Ultra Short-Term Bond ETF (TBUX) during the first three months of 2026, pushing assets past $1.1 billion as sticky inflation and limited Federal Reserve rate cuts fueled demand for ultrashort bond strategies.

ETF Trends • Apr 15, 2026

This Active Bond ETF Just Hit a Key Milestone as Market Vol Rises

Active fixed income ETFs have become a big part of the overall fixed income fund landscape in recent years. With the arrival of the ETF rule in 2019, it became even easier for asset managers to launch new ETFs.

ETF Trends • Mar 24, 2026

TBUX: In An Uncertain World, This Fund Continues To Deliver

T Rowe Price Ultra Short-Term Bond ETF (TBUX) remains our preferred cash-parking vehicle, offering a yield premium over treasuries with minimal risk. TBUX maintains a low duration (0.6 years) and invests primarily in investment-grade corporate bonds, ensuring robust risk management. Drawdowns have remained below 0.5% since 2022, even during market stress, underscoring TBUX's defensive profile.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 6, 2026

TBUX: A Worthy Ultra Short Option For Income

The T. Rowe Price Ultra Short-Term Bond ETF (TBUX) is rated a Buy for income-focused investors seeking yields above CDs and money markets. TBUX offers a 4.79% yield, strong credit quality (A+ average), and outperforms peers and its benchmark in total returns. Actively managed with a short duration (0.67 years) and diversified holdings, TBUX balances higher-yield BBB bonds with AAA allocations.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 11, 2025