The Fidelity Low Duration Bond Factor ETF (FLDR) has something to celebrate. The ETF was bumped up to Gold rated by Morningstar recently.
FLDR is a low duration bond fund: It invests in U.S. investment-grade floating rate notes and Treasury notes with a duration of 1 year or less. The fund has a low volatility profile: Its short duration and investment grade composition minimize interest rate and credit risk. The ETF's dividend will shrink: As interest rates move lower, the fund's yield will decrease.
The low duration ETF (FLDR) hit a 52-week high lately.
Fidelity Low Duration Bond Factor ETF offers low interest rate sensitivity and credit risk balance with a 5.55% yield and 0.88 years duration. The FLDR ETF primarily invests in investment-grade floating rate notes alongside US Treasury notes, with 80% of holdings in the Financials sector. The fund has high credit quality with the majority of positions rated AA and A, under 6 months duration, and a mix of global notes.