Cash-Like ETFs Spike Amid Market Turmoil

Wall Street has been struggling to find a footing at the start of 2024. The uncertainty has made investors jittery, raising demand for cash-like ETFs.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 17, 2024

ULST: Weak Performance Compared To Peers

The SPDR SSgA Ultra Short Term Bond ETF holds a portfolio of short-term U.S.-dollar denominated investment grade securities with a goal of outperforming cash. However, the ULST is more expensive, has weaker performance, and pays a lower distribution yield compared to its peers. Investors should consider the safety of treasury bills for their cash allocation instead of ULST, as treasury bills offer zero credit risk and little duration risk.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 31, 2023

An Investor's Guide To Ultra-Short Bond ETFs (Part 1)

Ultra-short-term bonds have gained popularity due to recent interest rate hikes, offering low-risk, high-return investments. The article discusses 3 ultra-short-term bond ETFs with Buy ratings, addressing their pros and cons. Part one of this "guide" discusses SGOV, ULST, and VUSB.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 19, 2023

Both BIL And ULST Deliver High Yield And Low Risk

Ultra short-term bonds, particularly treasuries, are gaining popularity due to their low risk and high dividends, making them attractive to investors anticipating a recession. Two potential ETFs to consider are the popular SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF and the lesser-known SPDR SSgA Ultra Short Term Bond ETF, both offering high yields with low volatility. While BIL is ideal for investors seeking near-risk-free assets, ULST offers slightly higher risk for a higher yield and potential for capital appreciation.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 7, 2023

Here are some ETFs State Street likes with recession worries, Fed rate hikes in focus

Hello! For this week's ETF Wrap, I spoke with Franklin Templeton's Wylie Tollette on the Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision and caught up with State Street's Michael Arone on his midyear ETF market outlook.

Market Watch • Jun 15, 2023

ULST: Short Term Bond ETF That Fails To Compete

The SPDR SSgA Ultra Short Term Bond ETF is a fixed income exchange-traded fund. The vehicle contains a mix of Treasuries and corporate bonds and has a very low duration of 0.6 years.

Seeking Alpha • May 10, 2023

Short-Term Bond ETF Hits a 52-Week High

Short-term bond ETF hit a 52-week high. Can it soar higher?

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 28, 2023

Macro Polo: Finding the Right Investment Strategy For the Moment

As the post-pandemic rebound slows, investors are navigating rising inflationary pressure, tightening monetary policies, ongoing geopolitical risks, and the lingering threat of COVID-19 variants. A solid investment plan that takes all of these factors into consideration is essential for any portfolio hoping to adapt to the new normal.

ETF Trends • Jul 12, 2022

Ultra Short-Duration Bond ETFs Attract Interest Ahead of Fed Hikes

Ahead of aggressive Federal Reserve monetary policy changes, fixed income investors could turn to ultra short-duration bonds or cash-like exchange traded fund strategies that are relatively less vulnerable to interest rate risks. Investors who are seeking cash substitutes may look to actively managed, ultra-short-duration bond ETFs that are more free to adapt holdings in a [.

ETF Trends • Feb 8, 2022

Are Ultra-Short Bond ETFs the Place to Safely Park Your Cash?

As concerns mount over the spike in coronavirus cases in Europe and potential tax hikes to offset the latest stimulus package spending, U.S. money market funds have experienced a big surge in demand. Investors seeking to park their money in cash alternatives can also consider ultra-short-duration bond exchange traded funds.

ETF Trends • Mar 29, 2021