Investors looking to the reliability of bonds in a challenging economic environment would do well to consider the Neuberger Berman Short Duration Income ETF (NBSD). The fund combines lower rate risk with lower default risk in one strategy that offers diversified bond exposure.
In 2022, the Fed embarked on a multiyear fight to curtail soaring inflation while avoiding plummeting the economy into a recession. Trade wars and tariffs as well as political uncertainty now threaten to upend the soft-landing narrative.
Tuesday brought yet another rout in the market as investors reacted to the threat of higher tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum. Everchanging tariff policies and a seeming willingness to accept recession due to current policy by the current administration spooked markets in recent weeks.
The complex, challenging market and economic environment continues heading into the third month of the year. With several indicators flashing recession, investors would do well to consider short duration, actively managed bond strategies.
Headline inflation came in hot for January, as did wholesale prices, leading to heightened interest rate concerns. A complex inflation and interest rate narrative creates the potential for ongoing volatility in markets.
Bonds may be better positioned in 2025 than investors realize. There are a few reasons why the outlook for bonds in 2025 is more optimistic now than it was a year ago, Neuberger Berman's Global Head of Fixed Income, Ashok Bhatia, said in the Disrupting Forces in Investing podcast.
The Fed began 2025 with a pause on rate cuts while appearing more leery on the path of inflation. For those advisors and investors concerned about the path of inflation and rates, the Neuberger Berman Short Duration Income ETF (NBSD) is worth consideration.
Monetary policy dominated markets in the last two years as inflation soared and the Federal Reserve aggressively raised rates to reign it in. Now, with inflation still elevated but much nearer Fed targets, Neuberger Berman believes fiscal policy will take mainstage next year.
On this episode of the “ETF of the Week” podcast, VettaFi's Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the Neuberger Berman Short Duration Income ETF (NBSD) with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life. The pair discussed several topics related to the fund to give investors a deeper understanding of the ETF overall.
VettaFi's Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the Neuberger Berman Short Duration Income ETF (NBSD) on this week's “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” For more news, information, and strategy, visit the Invest Beyond Cash Channel.
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by another quarter point this month, with another anticipated rate cut next month. However, looking beyond to 2025, much remains uncertain, particularly surrounding inflation and rate cuts.
The impending U.S. presidential election, ongoing geopolitical risks, and even China's recent stimulus create layers of complexity around inflation, rates, and the economy. Investors wishing to avoid taking on more duration and risk for now would do well to consider the Neuberger Berman Short Duration Income ETF (NBSD).