SHY - iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF
| Previous Close | 83.27 |
| Open | 83.26 |
| Bid | 83.2700 x 27000 |
| Ask | 83.2800 x 3000 |
| Day's Range | 83.25 - 83.33 |
| 52 Week Range | 82.83 - 84.07 |
| Volume | 7,382,589 |
| Avg. Volume | 2,481,501 |
| Net Assets | 17.17B |
| NAV | 83.19 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | N/A |
| Yield | 1.62% |
| YTD Return | 0.70% |
| Beta (3Y Monthly) | 0.24 |
| Expense Ratio (net) | 0.15% |
| Inception Date | 2002-07-22 |
- Zacks•5 days ago
November ETF Asset Report: Short-Term Bonds Top
These ETF areas were hot favorites of investors and these were cast out.
Market Realist•6 days agoYield Curve Inverts for the First Time since 2007
A yield curve tracks the yields of Treasury securities maturing at different times. The narrowing of the difference between these yields is sometimes referred to as the “flattening of the yield curve.” In contrast, shorter-term security yields becoming larger than longer-term security yields is referred to as “yield curve inversion” (BND). Yield curve inversion is a cause for concern for some bond traders and investors, as it has been an indicator of upcoming recessions.
- TheStreet.com•10 days ago
11 Best Short-Term Investments in 2018
Lucky for you, there are plenty of good short-term investment options that can earn you decent returns. A short-term investment, sometimes called a temporary investment or marketable security, is an investment that will yield its returns typically in less than five years (or in some cases within a year). Because of their time frame, short term investments are often safer than long term investments, especially on the stock market.
Market Realist•11 days agoBank of America’s Suggestions for Investors in a Market Decline
In a note published last week, Bank of America Merrill Lynch equity and quantitative strategist Savita Subramanian said, “We believe the peak in equities is likely before the end of 2019.” She expects equities to slow down next year as credit conditions tighten and earnings growth slows. As the Fed keeps tightening monetary conditions, equities (QQQ) (IVV), which are now accustomed to easy money, will find themselves in a difficult situation.
- Zacks•12 days ago
Odds for December Fed Rate Hike Pretty High: ETFs to Invest
As chances of a Fed rate hike in December are pretty high and can cause some turmoil in the markets, these ETF areas could provide cushion to investors.
- Investopedia•20 days ago
Bond ETFs and Others Vie for Top Spots
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) had an incredible year in 2017. A recent report by ETF.com indicates that ETFs gathered new assets totaling more than $450 billion for that year, in some part thanks to the strength of the U.S. equity space. In 2018, although ETFs are still among the hottest and most popular investment vehicles for investors across the country, the figures are likely to be somewhat less impressive.
- ETF Trends•last month
Investors Get Testy With Bond Funds
Amid fears of rising Treasury yields, some investors pulled money from fixed income funds for the week ended Nov. 1, but some exchange traded funds focusing on bonds managed to see healthy inflows. “Investors ...
- Market Realist•2 months ago
Will the Fed Consider the Risk of a Recession?
A yield curve tracks Treasury securities’ yields that are maturing at different times. The yield curve mainly reflects bond market investors’ expectations of the Fed’s actions and future economic conditions (SPY) (IVV). Last month, the difference between ten-year and two-year Treasury yields hit 19.75 basis points—the lowest level since August 2007.
- InvestorPlace•2 months ago
5 Short-Term Investments With Less Risk Than the Stock Market
Well, I mentioned that she needed to realize that short-term investments — say with periods of one to three years — are at risk of losing their principal. After all, in a few days, the stock market can easily lose 10% or more! The good news is that with interest rates increasing, there are more opportunities to snag higher returns from short-term investments — while also minimizing risks.
Market Realist•3 months agoTrade War Risk Worries Fund Managers: Should You Be Concerned?
While fund managers are bullish on US equities (SPY) (VTI), there’s still concern in the market. In the BAML (Bank of America Merrill Lynch) September 2018 survey, trade war concerns were cited as the top concern among global fund managers for five of the past seven months. About 43% of the fund managers surveyed cited a trade war as their top tail risk.
- ETF Trends•3 months ago
4 Short-Term Bond ETFs for Attractive Yield-Generating Plays
Interest rates have steadily pushed higher in recent months, and the Federal Reserve has signaled its intent to raise interest rates at least two more times before the end of the year to head off an overheating economy with high inflation. While rising interest rates can drag on bond fund returns, they have less of an impact on bond funds with shorter durations. "From post-crisis through 2017, investors in fixed income have had to move out along the curve to generate some yield, extending some duration risk, or taking a dip in quality," Alfonzo Bruno, a research analyst for fixed-income strategies with Morningstar, told CNBC.
Market Realist•3 months agoShould You Be Worried about the Possible Yield Curve Inversion?
A yield curve tracks the yields of Treasury securities maturing at different times. When the yield curve (BND) inverts, it means that the yields of shorter-duration securities become larger than those of longer-term securities. The inversion of the yield curve has been a good indicator of upcoming recessions in the past.
- ETF Trends•3 months ago
3 Short-Term Bond ETFs for Income Hunters
Short-duration Treasuries and related ETFs provide attractive and relatively low-risk fixed-income exposure for bond investors. “We expect policy normalization to lead to modestly higher long-term rates ...
Market Realist•3 months agoTrade Tensions: Markets Could Continue to Boil This Week
Trade tensions have been a key apprehension for equity investors in 2018. President Trump notified Congress about signing the trade agreement with Mexico. While the talks between Canada and the US are expected to continue this week, President Trump could also move forward on the threat of imposing tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods.
Market Realist•3 months agoYield Curve Narrows to Decade Low
A yield curve tracks the yields of Treasury securities maturing at different times. When the yield curve (BND) inverts, it means that the yields of shorter-duration securities become larger than those of longer-term securities. The inversion of the yield curve has been a good indicator of upcoming recessions in the past.
Market Realist•4 months agoFed Officials Are Divided on the Significance of the Yield Curve
While most Fed officials agreed on the need to keep raising rates and the concerns posed by the trade disputes, there was disagreement among them regarding the significance of the yield curve. Some participants argued that in the United States (SPY) (IVV), the inverted yield curve has often preceded recessions. As such, they think that the significance of an inverted yield curve may have declined compared to historical records.
Market Realist•4 months agoTrade War Is Still Investors’ Top Concern: Should You Be Worried?
While fund managers are bullish on US equities (SPY), there’s still no lack of concern in the market. In the BAML (Bank of America Merrill Lynch) August 2018 survey, for the fourth month in the last six, trade war concerns were cited as the top concern among global fund managers. A total of 57% of the fund managers surveyed cited trade war risk as what they considered to be the top tail risk.
- InvestorPlace•4 months ago
Treasury ETFs Surge Amid Turkey Crisis
Last week, President Donald Trump approved doubling of metal tariffs that led to the fall of lira by 20% on Aug 10. The United States plans to double import tariffs on Turkish steel to 50% and raise the rate on aluminum to 20%, Trump said on Twitter on Friday.The depreciation started after the Turkish delegation returned from Washington with no progress on the detention of Andrew Brunson, an American pastor detained in Turkey in 2016.The U.S. government debt prices spiked on Aug 10 as traders were in search of a safe haven. In response to U.S. ...
- Investopedia•4 months ago
Looking to Cut Market Exposure? Try These ETFs
In times of market trouble, investors look for ways to limit their exposure while not foregoing returns entirely. While one could choose plain cash, the real rate of cash is negative; with inflation chipping away at value, a cash holding actually declines in value over time.
- Market Realist•4 months ago
Howard Marks: This Is the Single Biggest Equity Market Risk
Howard Marks said at the 2018 Delivering Alpha Conference on July 23 that the Fed’s hawkish stance is the single biggest risk for the equity market (SPY). After maintaining ultra-low interest rates (TLT)(SHY) for a decade, the Fed has been continuing its gradual rate hike process since December 2015. It already hiked its key interest rate for the seventh time between December 2015 and June 2018, each time by 25 basis points.
- Market Realist•5 months ago
David Rubenstein Thinks Two More Rate Hikes Won’t Hurt US Economy
David Rubenstein, the co-founder and co-executive chair of the Carlyle Group, said at the Delivering Alpha Conference that further interest rate hikes likely won’t damage the US economy (SPY). Many market participants believe we could see two more interest rate (SHY) hikes in the rest of 2018. In June 2018, the Federal Reserve hiked its key interest rate by 25 basis points, the second rise in 2018, and it brought the key interest rate (TLT) within the range of 1.75% to 2.00%.
Market Realist•5 months agoShould You Be Concerned about Fund Managers’ Top Concern in July?
While fund managers are bullish on US equities (SPY), there is still no lack of concern. In the BAML (Bank of America Merrill Lynch) July 2018 survey, for the third month in the last five months, trade war concerns were cited as the top concern of global fund managers. A total of 60% of the fund managers surveyed cited the trade war risk as the top tail risk.
Market Realist•5 months agoWhat Does the Flattening of the Yield Curve Mean for Gold?
A yield curve tracks the yields of Treasury securities maturing at different time periods. The narrowing of the difference between these yields is usually referred to as the “flattening of the yield curve.” The more concerning thing is when the yield curve (BND) inverts, which means that the yields on shorter duration securities increase those on the longer-term securities. The inversion of the yield curve has been a good indicator of an upcoming recession in the past.
- ETF Database•5 months ago
This Week’s ETF Launches: A Fund for Your Four-Legged Friends
It’s not often that you get a week of new ETF launches as thematically diverse as this one.
- Market Realist•6 months ago
How the Yield Spread Changed the Outlook for the Economy
An inverted yield curve, in which short-term yields (SHY) are higher than long-term yields (TLT), is considered as a warning sign for a future recession. The LEI’s economic model uses the yield spread between the ten-year Treasury bond (IEF) and the federal funds rate (TBF) as one of the components. The May LEI report indicated that this yield spread increased from ~1.2 in April to ~1.3 in May. The use of the term “symmetric” along with the inflation target in the May FOMC meeting minutes led to the increase of yield spreads in May.
