The VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF offers low credit and interest rate risk, tracking the MVIS U.S. Investment Grade Floating Rate Index. FLTR's 4.22% yield and near-zero duration make it attractive as short-term rates look set to rise, providing capital preservation and income stability. FLTR's assets under management rose quite materially, reflecting what appears to be increased investor interest amid expectations of higher rates.
FLTR invests in floating rate treasury notes, with broadly similar characteristics to t-bills, but trading at a slight spread to these. Risk and volatility are both generally extremely low, dividend yields and returns competitive. Recent cuts are a significant, obvious negative, but fundamentals remain good.
Floating rate notes, colloquially known as floaters, are viewed as a prime fixed income destination when Treasury yields are rising. This is because these bonds are less rate-sensitive by design.
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Curtis Ellergodt Rothschild Investment LLC | 11,850 | $298,357.5 | $302,767.5 | $4,410 | 1.48% |
| BZ Brandon Zatopek Commonwealth Equity Services LLC | 25,587 | $655,287 | $653,747.85 | -$1,539.15 | -0.23% |
| JD Jim Dushek HARBOUR INVESTMENTS Inc. | 6,592 | $168,107.79 | $168,425.6 | $317.81 | 0.19% |
| DMC Dana M. Capozzella CASCADE INVESTMENT GROUP Inc. | 42,100 | $1.08M | $1.08M | -$1,684 | -0.16% |
| HC Hubert Cheng Park Avenue Securities LLC | 55,537 | $1.42M | $1.42M | $2,123.15 | 0.15% |
| ARCA Exchange | US Country |
The company operates a specialized investment fund that primarily focuses on incorporating a strategic selection of floating rate notes into its portfolio. This approach is meticulously designed to align closely with the fund's specific benchmark index. By dedicating at least 80% of its entire asset base to securities that not only form a part of this index but are also characterized by their issuance in U.S. dollar denominations, the fund commits to a distinctive investment strategy. These securities are predominantly floating rate notes emanating from corporate or similar commercial entities. These issuers are not only based in the United States but also maintain a public reporting status, ensuring a level of transparency and reliability. Furthermore, the investment criterion emphasizes the inclusion of entities rated as investment grade, indicating a relatively lower risk of default. It's noteworthy to mention that the fund opts for a non-diversified investment approach, concentrating its investments more narrowly than diversified funds.
The fund offers a focused financial product aimed at investors seeking exposure to U.S. dollar-denominated floating rate notes. Below is a detailed outline of this product: