Actively managed fixed income ETFs have been increasingly popular in 2024. Investors have turned to professionals to help navigate the bond market amid shifting monetary and pending fiscal policies.
The MINT fund has delivered a total return in excess of 4.8% since our last article, outperforming other short-term bond funds. The fund holds mostly investment grade corporate bonds and securitized debt, minimizing credit risk. MINT is expected to outperform simple treasuries even after Fed rate cuts due to excess spread from its holdings.
PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Active Exchange-Traded Fund aims to maximize current income and preserve capital for investors. MINT invests in USD-denominated, investment grade fixed income securities with a focus on local securities. The fund keeps the average duration of its portfolio to one year or less, minimizing interest rate risk.