F/m Investments has added a new ETF to its roster, with the full debut of its new ultrashort muni bond ETF, listed on the Nasdaq. The shop, which announced the fund as the first muni bond ETF to offer an ultrashort approach, officially launched ZMUN, the Ultrashort Municipal Bond ETF, on Wednesday.
The US Treasury 3 Month Bill ETF (TBIL) offers automated exposure to short-term T-Bills, closely tracking the front end of the yield curve. Following the Fed's recent 25 bps rate cut, TBIL's yield will decrease, mirroring future Fed Funds rate movements almost one-for-one. TBIL remains a reliable cash parking vehicle, but investors seeking protection from further rate cuts should consider longer-duration funds like SHY or NEAR.
TBIL offers ultrashort US Treasury exposure, closely tied to Fed rate policy, making it sensitive to upcoming interest rate decisions. Current economic data is mixed, with strong GDP but rising inflation and weak job growth, complicating the Fed's rate outlook. Given high odds of a September 2025 rate cut, I suggest gradually rotating from ultrashort to intermediate- and long-term Treasuries for better returns.
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The company, guided by its investment adviser, operates with a clear focus on achieving its primary investment objective under typical market conditions. This objective involves committing at least 80% of its net assets, along with any funds borrowed for investment purposes, into the component securities that form part of a specific index. This strategy is characterized by the purchase of a single security at the start of each month, which is then held for the entirety of that month. Through this method, the company aims to mirror or capitalize on the performance of the chosen index, leveraging a disciplined and structured approach to investment.
The company's product offerings and services are centered around its unique investment strategy, offering investors exposure to index-based securities through a meticulously managed approach.
This product is the cornerstone of the company's offerings, involving the investment in securities that form part of an index. This singular focus emphasizes a low turnover strategy, where a specific security is selected at the beginning of each month and held throughout, aiming to provide investors with a steady exposure to the index's performance. This approach seeks to minimize costs associated with frequent trading and maintain a consistent investment position reflective of the index's composition and performance.