F/m Investments today announced the launch of the F/m High Yield 100 ETF (ZTOP).The passively managed fund began trading on Nasdaq with $50 million in seed capital. It carries an expense ratio of 0.39%.
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Daren Blonski Fermata Advisors LLC | 22,129 | $1.11M | $1.11M | -$663.87 | -0.06% |
| SU Scott Ungar BlackDiamond Wealth Management LLC | 34,963 | $1.75M | $1.75M | -$3,026.23 | -0.17% |
| MC Morgan Christen Spinnaker Investment Group LLC | 4,157 | $208,182.56 | $207,808.43 | -$374.13 | -0.18% |
| CY Cathy Yasui Central Pacific Bank - Trust Division | 4,160 | $208,312 | $207,542.82 | -$769.18 | -0.37% |
Heck Capital Advisors LLC Heck Capital Advisors LLC | 29,043 | $1.45M | $1.45M | $5,635.64 | 0.39% |
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RBIL is the pioneering exchange-traded fund (ETF) designed to invest consistently and solely in ultra-short, investment-grade Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS). This innovative fund focuses on income-generating instruments that are directly backed by the U.S. Treasury, offering investors interest and principal payments that are adjusted for inflation. While TIPS generally feature lower yields compared to traditional fixed-rate bonds, they provide a vital hedge against rising inflation.
The RBIL fund strategically aims to reduce risk and volatility by concentrating on shorter-term securities rather than longer-duration TIPS, which tend to carry greater interest rate risk. By equally weighting its portfolio components, the fund invests in bonds with remaining maturities ranging from 1 to 13 months—encompassing various maturities such as 1-2 months, 2-3 months, and so forth. Additionally, the fund may participate in securities lending and maintains a disciplined rebalancing strategy on the last business day of each month.
The core product of RBIL is its ultra-short TIPS ETF, which is exclusively comprised of Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities. This fund allows investors to gain exposure to interest payments and principal that are adjusted for inflation, helping to mitigate the risks associated with inflationary pressures.
By investing in TIPS, the fund offers a reliable income generation strategy, appealing particularly to investors looking for stability and preservation of capital in uncertain economic climates.
RBIL’s approach significantly reduces risk and volatility through the selection of shorter-duration securities. This strategy ensures that investors are less exposed to interest rate fluctuations, preserving the fund’s overall risk profile.
The fund engages in securities lending to enhance its overall yield potential, providing additional income while maintaining a low-risk investment profile. This activity supports the fund's income-generating objectives.
Investment strategy effectiveness is further supported by the monthly rebalancing of the fund's index on the last business day of each month. This disciplined approach helps to maintain the target asset allocation and ensures alignment with the fund's investment objectives.