This risky junk bond ETF pays a 11% yield with monthly income
Tony Dong is the founder of ETF Portfolio Blueprint.
BINC: Simple, Effective Income ETF With A Well-Diversified Portfolio
iShares Flexible Income Active ETF is one of the most diversified bond ETFs in the market, with investments in most bond sub-asset classes, including several niche ones. BINC compares quite favorably to broader bond benchmarks, with an above-average 5.8% dividend yield, consistent outperformance, and below-average risk and volatility. Lots of benefits and advantages to peers, fewer downsides and disadvantages.
BINC Can Help Stabilize The Portfolio's Future Returns
I view the iShares Flexible Income Active ETF (BINC) as a well-composed, actively managed multisector bond ETF with a competitive yield and flexible mandate. BINC's portfolio construction leverages discretionary sector rotation, credit, and duration management, resulting in strong risk-adjusted returns. Despite recent macro headwinds and compressed risk premium, BINC's hybrid structure could offer tactical appeal for stabilizing portfolio returns over an intermediate horizon.
Who Dominated Fixed Income Launches in 2025?
Passive, active, Treasuries, corporates, munis, international, and more — the whole spectrum of fixed income ETFs seemed to come off a strong year in 2025. The year was also marked by a bevy of launches.
The High Yield ETFs I'd Buy For An Easier Retirement
As retirees transition from accumulating wealth to living off it, the most challenging aspect can be moving from a steady paycheck to a fluctuating portfolio.
BINC: Strong, Well-Rounded Income ETF, Good Quality, Dividends, Performance And Risk
BINC is an actively-managed diversified bond ETF with a 5.2% yield. It focuses on quality, shorter-term securities, but invests in a wide array of bonds and fixed-income securities. It compares favorably to its benchmark on most key metrics, including dividend yield, past returns, risk-adjusted yield and returns.
3 Strong, Well-Rounded ETFs
Income ETFs in different shapes and sizes, with different characteristics. Some are riskier than others, some more diversified, some should perform particularly well when rates rise, and vice versa. Some are well-rounded choices, with no significant downsides, lots of benefits.
Four High-Quality, Lower-Risk Income ETFs
Interest rates remain elevated, with high-quality, lower-risk bonds and income securities offering competitive yields. Market volatility has some investors worried, and looking for safer investments. ETFs focusing on high-quality, lower-risk, short-term securities seem like particularly interesting choices right now. A quick look at four of these follows.
BINC Vs. CARY: Which Is Best For Income Investors And Retirees?
BINC and CARY are two of my top income ETFs. Both focus on high-quality, short-term bonds, with investments across fixed-income asset classes. BINC stands out for its broad diversification and lower expense ratio.
The $10 Billion Club: New Stars in Active Bonds
Last week, the iShares Flexible Income Active ETF (BINC) reached a significant milestone and became the latest member of the $10 billion of the active fixed income club. The exclusive club now has six members, fewer than half the number of active equity ETF members.
3 Strong, Diversified Bond ETFs - One Stands Out: BINC, CARY, And CGMS
Some income ETFs offer investors diversified exposure to high-quality bonds across sub-asset classes. Of these, BINC, CARY, and CGMS seem like particularly strong choices, due to their above-average yields and returns, below-average risk and volatility. All are strong, broadly similar choices, with BINC having the most diversified portfolio, CGMS the highest returns, CARY the lowest volatility.
iShares Flexible Income Active ETF Vs. Fidelity Total Bond ETF: The Key Differences Between These Actively Managed Bond ETFs
iShares Flexible Income Active ETF and Fidelity Total Bond ETF are two popular actively managed bond ETFs. Both funds seek to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns against the broader bond market, but they take two distinct strategies. BINC takes a more aggressive and unconstrained approach to asset allocation.
