Gaining Perspective
BlackRock’s New Defined-Maturity TIPS ETFs
Nov 14, 2023
This podcast explores the influence of an influential article on the creation of BlackRock's defined maturity TIPS ETFs. It also discusses the advantages of using ETFs for bond management and explores topics like tax loss harvesting and active management in ETFs.
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- BlackRock's defined-maturity TIPS ETFs provide investors with exposure to real rates and hedge against inflation.
- BlackRock plans to continuously evolve its product offerings to meet client demands and expects the growth of bond ETFs worldwide.
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Overview of the I-Bonds Suite
The I-Bonds suite is a diversified suite of term maturity ETFs that trade like stocks and diversify like funds but mature like bonds. It was launched in 2010 and includes munis, IG corporates, high yield, treasuries, and recently tips. These products offer a bond-like experience with the benefits of a bond ETF and allow advisors to scale their practice by building portfolios of bonds that mature on set schedules, providing a more efficient alternative to building bond ladders with individual issues.
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