BOND ETFs

iShares can help you rethink your fixed income portfolio.

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Capital at risk. The value of investments and the income from them can fall as well as rise and are not guaranteed. Investors may not get back the amount originally invested.


NOW IS NO TIME TO YIELD

The volatile markets of the past three years caused many investors to move money into a less volatile asset — cash. While cash has provided income temporarily during periods of uncertainty, holding too much can hurt portfolio returns by missing out on better opportunities.

Now, with sustained higher rates, bond yields have surged to attractive levels after a decade of lows, creating an appealing entry point to reallocate back into fixed income.1

Bond ETFs are among the powerful tools within the investor tool kit because they can offer the efficiency and precision needed to navigate this market environment (See Granular Product Selection below)*. Remarkably, 72% of wealth managers globally increased their use of bond ETFs in 2023.2

iSHARES IS THE INVESTMENT PARTNER THAT CAN HELP EVOLVE YOUR BOND PORTFOLIO

WHAT ROLE CAN BOND ETFs PLAY IN THE NEW MARKET LANDSCAPE?

Interest rates are now at some of the highest levels they have been in the last decade, offering investors many income opportunities to pursue. In an effort to build durable, resilient portfolios, investors are now able to use low-cost index exposures at the core, while employing active strategies to seek enhanced returns.

FIXED INCOME ASSETS

For the first time since 2007, more than 80% of fixed income sectors are yielding over 4%.3

HOW CAN iSHARES HELP?

By investing with iShares, you tap into BlackRock’s fixed income expertise, helping to shape and strengthen your entire portfolio.

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EVALUATE

Evaluate your existing fixed income allocation to help you understand what could drive risk and return in your portfolio.

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EVOLVE

Evolve your portfolio by identifying areas to enhance overall efficiency, or to incorporate new investment themes beyond your area of expertise, such as sustainable fixed income or China bonds.

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BUILD

Build efficient portfolios. The choice of instruments is key when moving from strategic portfolio construction to a holistic implementation approach. Investors should use all available tools in the box.