Another blockbuster year for bond ETFs is in the books. After two straight years of record net inflows, taxable fixed income ETF assets have nearly doubled since 2020 – crossing the $2 trillion mark.
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJD Thomas John Drogan PR Inc.IPAL SECURITIES Inc. | 31,970 | $623,363.17 | $628,050.65 | $4,687.48 | 0.75% |
| JD Jim Dushek HARBOUR INVESTMENTS Inc. | 81,490 | $1.59M | $1.6M | $7,143.22 | 0.45% |
| WDW William Dudley Webb Jr. WORLD EQUITY GROUP Inc. | 18,255 | $356,959.03 | $358,619.47 | $1,660.44 | 0.47% |
Red Spruce Capital Red Spruce Capital LLC | 519,461 | $10.14M | $10.21M | $63,479.02 | 0.63% |
| RR rosemary richard WCG Wealth Advisors LLC | 10,623 | $204,349.9 | $208,741.95 | $4,392.05 | 2.15% |
| NASDAQ (NMS) Exchange | US Country |
The fund operates within the financial sector, focusing on investment in U.S. dollar-denominated investment grade corporate bonds. It adheres to a strategic investment approach, allocating at least 80% of its total assets to securities that align with the underlying index it tracks. This underlying index is designed to gauge the performance of a selected portfolio of corporate bonds, all of which must have maturities or, in specific instances, "effective maturities," within the year 2027. These bonds are collectively referred to as "2027 Bonds." The fund's investment strategy is tailored to investors looking for exposure to investment-grade corporate bonds maturing in a specific year, providing a clear investment horizon and a focus on bonds heralded for their quality and stability.
The primary offering of the fund involves investment in corporate bonds that are denominated in U.S. dollars. These are high-quality bonds, deemed investment grade, which implies they are considered lower risk compared to non-investment grade bonds. The focus on U.S. dollar-denominated bonds makes these investments particularly attractive to investors looking to mitigate currency risk when investing in bonds.
Another key product of the fund is its unique portfolio of bonds that are set to mature or have effective maturities in the year 2027. This allows investors to have a clear understanding of the investment’s time horizon, making it a suitable option for those who have specific financial goals or cash flow needs by this date. The specificity of the maturity date helps in planning and risk management, as it aligns investment goals with a definitive timeframe.