USFR Delivered 20% Returns Where TLT Lost 28%: Here's the Catch

Retirees who watched intermediate bond funds bleed principal during the 2022 to 2023 rate shock have spent the last few years hunting for fixed income that pays monthly without the duration trap.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 2, 2026

Seven Cash And Cash Plus ETFs, For The Conservative Investor

Inflation continues to trend upwards, increasing the chances of Federal Reserve hikes. Cash and alternatives to cash would perform quite during any such scenario, seeing higher yields, resilient prices. There are lots of cash ETFs available in the market.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 28, 2026

WisdomTree Celebrates 20 Years of Modern Alpha

WisdomTree Investments marked 20 years of operation this week, per a release from the firm. The firm launched its first 20 ETFs on June 16, 2006, with an approach the firm called “Modern Alpha.

ETF Trends • Jun 16, 2026

Q2 Symposium: The CLO Retail Renaissance With Reckoner Capital

Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) were once the domain of institutional finance. However, the advent of ETFs have democratized access to this specialized corner of the structured credit market.

ETF Trends • Jun 16, 2026

Fixed Income Portfolio Update: 5.36% Average Yield With 2 New Funds

I reviewed and updated my fixed income portfolio, adding USFR (treasury ETF) and BCLO (BBB CLO ETF) for enhanced stability and yield. The portfolio targets high yield with minimal drawdown, now averaging a 5.36% TTM yield and a manageable 1.23% max drawdown. USFR offers price stability linked to the Fed Funds rate, while BCLO delivers the highest yield and total return with surprisingly low volatility.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 4, 2026

Four Income ETFs For Rising Rates

Federal Reserve hikes are increasingly likely, with inflation increasing and unemployment stable. Lots of investments and ETFs should outperform during a period of rising rates. I'll be giving a quick rundown of four such ETFs in this article. Funds vary in risk, from cash ETFs to riskier choices, with the possibility of outstanding gains.

Seeking Alpha • May 30, 2026

Investors are rushing to buy TIPS ETFs to beat inflation. They could end up losing.

Inflation-protected funds don't always protect against inflation. As consumer-price inflation hits a three-year high due to the Iran war, the premise in their names is being tested.

Market Watch • May 27, 2026

Cash Is King, A Quick Look At 3 Cash ETFs For 2026

Inflation is increasing once more. Rates could follow. Cash would perform quite well during a rising rates scenario, seeing higher yields, and minimal price movements or losses. I'll be giving a quick rundown on three strong cash ETFs in this article.

Seeking Alpha • May 24, 2026

Amid TIPS Disappointment, This ETF May Be Bond Investors' Best Friend

This year, advisors are contending with a fixed income conundrum. The war in Iran sent energy prices surging, reigniting inflationary pressures in the process.

ETF Trends • May 1, 2026

Fed Disappointment May Make This Bond ETF Appealing

This year has brought two Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meetings, but no interest rate reductions by the Federal Reserve. Following the most recent meeting, it appears the best-case scenario for 2026 rate reductions is just one.

ETF Trends • Mar 23, 2026