For investors seeking momentum, Alpha Architect 1-3 Month Box ETF BOXX is probably on the radar now. The fund just hit a 52-week high and is up 4% from its 52-week low price of $112.76 per share.
Federal Reserve hikes are increasingly likely, with inflation increasing and unemployment stable. Lots of investments and ETFs should outperform during a period of rising rates. I'll be giving a quick rundown of four such ETFs in this article. Funds vary in risk, from cash ETFs to riskier choices, with the possibility of outstanding gains.
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Inflation is increasing once more. Rates could follow. Cash would perform quite well during a rising rates scenario, seeing higher yields, and minimal price movements or losses. I'll be giving a quick rundown on three strong cash ETFs in this article.
For investors seeking momentum, Alpha Architect 1-3 Month Box ETF BOXX is probably on the radar. The fund just hit a 52-week high and has risen 4.18% from its 52-week low price of $111.78/share.
Alpha Architect 1-3 Month Box ETF earns a Buy rating for its innovative, tax-efficient approach to short-term interest rate exposure. BOXX uses box spreads with European-style SPX options to synthetically replicate T-bill returns, offering NAV appreciation instead of taxable interest. The fund's standout advantage is superior tax treatment, deferring gains and potentially qualifying for capital gains rates versus ordinary income.
BOXX, an ultrashort bond ETF, receives the highest Quant rating among 61 similar funds, despite a general Quant bias against ultrashort bonds. The ETF employs a box strategy using FLEX options from the OCC, offers attractive dividends and yield, and has a tax-advantaged structure. Overall, BOXX stands out as a compelling cash-equivalent option, especially for investors seeking T-Bill yield with tax efficiency.
I reiterate a buy rating on BOXX due to its steady performance amid market volatility and tax efficiency for high-income investors. BOXX closely tracks the SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF and slightly outperforms it on a total return basis. BOXX's assets under management have surged from $1 billion to $6.1 billion, with low annual expense ratios and increasing trading volume.
A few ETFs are touching new 52-week highs amid the market turmoil.
Investors looking for tax-advantaged income or returns have generally focused on muni bonds. BOXX is a newer entrant in this space, with a very different strategy, basically synthetic t-bills. BOXX's approach results in much more stable returns, with higher returns in the past.
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