Bond ETFs are exchange-traded funds that invest mainly in bonds.
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If US Treasuries at yielding 4-5% right now, why can't I find an ETF that yields that amount?
If US Treasuries at yielding 4-5% right now, why can't I find a 1 month US Bond ETF or 6 month US Bond ETF that yields 4-5%? The best I can find is SGOV but it only yields 2%.
Picture of US yields on 3/8/2023 for reference:
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How do you short US Treasuries?
As the US government continues to issue record levels of debt, I don't think it can continue to sell that debt at 2 - 3% interest. It will face the simple supply/demand law of economics — the more supply of an item, the less valuable each item is…
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Why doesn't my bond ETF provide a hedge against stock indexes in the way I thought it would?
I own BND in an attempt to hedge my portfolio against my stock ETF declines, based off of the Bogleheads philosophy. I've noticed that with this ETF, over the relative long term, I've made but modest gains (compared to stock ETFs) during "good…
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Why does the yield on SHY (US treasury bond ETF) seem so bad?
With the US interest rate increasing so much lately, I am interested in putting some more of my money into US treasury bonds. I am looking at the SHY ETF on Fidelity, which is an ETF comprising short-term (1-3 year) treasury bonds.
Now, I am far…
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Best way to invest in safe USD bonds for non-US citizens?
I'm a European resident (non U.S. Citizen), I receive my salary in USD. I have opened a USD account at my local bank to avoid exchange fees.
I'm having difficulties in finding a decent way to invest these USD. I would like to follow Graham's advice…
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Does buying bonds individually offer an advantage over bond funds/ETFs in a low interest rate environment because bonds can be held to maturity?
I have heard this argument several times.
Today's low-interest rate environment makes it risky to own bond
funds/ETF. Investors will be seriously injured when interest rates
start rising because funds/etfs have no maturity date. It’s much…
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What does DIST refer to in this equity ETF?
I am looking at this bond ETF "iShares MSCI Japan UCITS ETF USD (Dist)" which is listed on the London stock exchange. What does DIST refer to in this equity ETF? I cannot find the answer from the…
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Do bond funds have an inherent advantage over individual bonds within a portfolio?
Background: I am constructing a simple ETF portfolio consisting of 70% stocks and 30% bonds. Every three months, I will add money into the portfolio, and rebalance the portfolio to restore its 70/30 allocation. I am aiming for something similar to…
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When are short-term US Treasury funds (ETF or mutual) a good investment?
I want to understand the rationale behind buying into a short-term Treasury ETF (or mutual fund). In particular, I want to understand how it compares to buying short-term Treasury bonds/bills directly or placing the money in a savings account. For…
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Questions about bond ETF
What happens when a bond expires? Will the mangers typically buy similar bonds or will they payout the cash (and hence the bond ETF will have a natural expiration)?
So the difference between Distributing or Accumulating Bond ETF is that, the first…
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Are bond index funds a safe way to save for a mortgage down payment?
I came across Betterment's "Smart Saver" account today, which is a savings-account alternative that invests in U.S. Treasury bonds and low-volatility corporate bonds. The APY is almost exactly the same as my savings account that I have at Ally. The…
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Why are bond ETFs typically recommended for diversifying into bonds?
It seems that the conventional wisdom on portfolio allocation suggests that one should include a bond component in one's portfolio. The usual way that people gain exposure to bonds is by buying a bond ETF. The relatively conservative "Bogleheads"…
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Criteria for selecting Bond ETFs
My investments are split between 4 ETFs (US, International, REIT, and bonds). Until recently, bonds were a relatively small part of the portfolio so I didn't put much thought into it and selected a popular iShares bond ETF (AGG).
Now, bonds are the…
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Money-market or cash-type ETFs for foreigners with U.S brokerage account
Non-US investors who have cash in their U.S brokerage accounts, say Interactive Brokers, will be subjected to U.S estate tax. What are some securities, ETFs that are close to cash that these foreign investors can purchase to minimize the risk…
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Pros and cons of bond ETF versus traditional bond mutual fund?
Bond ETFs are easily available on stock exchanges today. Bond mutual funds have been around for a long time.
I am not sure which to buy to build an income stream as a fixed-income investor. What are the pros and cons of bond ETFs versus bond mutual…
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