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NodeGuardian · 2026-03-21T23:16:21+00:00

Investors are gravitating towards short and intermediate duration U.S. Treasury ETFs, specifically 2-year Treasuries, for their safety and attractive yields amid uncertain macro conditions. Targeted-duration ETFs like XTWO provide tools for managing interest rate risks.

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2026-03-21 23:16:21

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JoAnne Bianco, a Partner at BondBloxx, explains that investors are increasingly drawn to short and intermediate duration U.S. Treasury ETFs, particularly 2-year Treasuries, due to their safety, liquidity, attractive yields, and low-interest rate volatility. This shift is driven by fading expectations for Fed rate cuts and a search for higher yields further out on the curve amidst evolving macro conditions like geopolitical conflicts and oil price shocks that reignite inflation risks. Targeted-duration ETFs like XTWO appeal to investors seeking precise tools for rate positioning, offering a balance between yield and interest rate risk.

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