iShares Short Maturity Bond ETF

NEAR aims to maximize income and preserve capital using very short maturity, USD-denominated global fixed income securities in an actively-managed fund.

NEAR provides active management to a portfolio of USD-denominated fixed- and floating-rate debt securities with investment grade rating and of varying maturities. It aims for a three years or less effective duration while seeking total return.

iShares Short Duration Bond Active ETF is a good balance of risk and reward. The NEAR ETF primarily holds Treasuries. It's got a strong yield for the risk profile.

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BlackRock Short Duration Bond ETF holds short-term securities. Unlike majority of the ETFs out there, this one is actively managed. BlackRock's Short Duration Portfolio Team is at the helm, steering this ship in response to the market and macro conditions.

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Fixed income ETFs continue to gain traction globally. As of August 2024, the asset category managed $2.5 trillion in assets, with iShares managing $1 trillion alone.

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We think the BlackRock Short Duration Bond ETF is perfectly aligned to prosper in an uncertain interest rate environment. Although its low duration limits upside pricing prospects, it costs a compelling dividend yield. The ETF's inclusion of high-quality corporate bonds likely enhances its yield potential while diversifying risk.

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The ETF has transformed itself from a cash-like fund to one holding riskier assets with a higher duration profile of 1.92 years. NEAR's price sensitivity has increased due to its extended duration. The fund is positioned to benefit if interest rates decrease. Despite the increase in the fund's duration, the credit profile for the name is very benign, with most holdings falling in the AAA or AA ratings band.

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BlackRock Short Duration Bond ETF is an actively managed fund with low credit and interest rate risk. The NEAR fund aims to meet the current income needs of its unitholders, by investing in short-term, USD denominated securities. We had previously rated the NEAR ETF as a Buy.

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For investors seeking momentum, BlackRock Short Maturity Bond ETF NEAR is probably on radar. The fund just hit a 52-week high and is up 1.8% from its 52-week low price of $48.99/share.

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The iShares Short Maturity Bond ETF is changing its investment policy and collateral, increasing its duration and credit risk. NEAR currently has a higher dividend yield than risk-free assets and a 30-day SEC yield above short-dated treasuries.

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iShares Short Maturity Bond ETF is an actively managed ETF, and its cyclical attributes challenges the influence of duration on risk reduction. The ETF's allocation suggests it is bullish on cyclical sectors, yet it remains neutral on the credit outlook. An option-adjusted spread decrease has provided NEAR ETF a helping hand. However, questions remain about the metrics of sustainability.

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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 [.

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