EVTR ETF

For years, fixed income investors have relied on the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index, also known as the Agg, as a barometer for the U.S. bond market.  There's certainly nothing wrong with focusing on the Agg.

There is a significant shift from mutual funds to ETFs, driven by the need for more liquid and actively traded investment vehicles. Morgan Stanley converted two fixed-income mutual funds into ETFs, enhancing its ETF offerings to 14 since last year. The Eaton Vance Total Return Bond ETF offers a 5% yield with a strong credit profile, primarily holding MBS, IG Corporate credit, and Treasuries.

As indicators mount in favor of inflation easing, investors are left wondering: where does this leave their fixed income strategies? Recent insights from the Eaton Vance team highlight a number of fixed income opportunities investors could capitalize on.

The recent spouts of market volatility may have highlighted more than just recession concerns.  In the latest edition of “The BEAT,” experts at Natixis broke down what the volatility risks may mean for the market.

A robust second-quarter GDP reading sent 10-year Treasury yields falling as investors look to the long term. For those investors looking to add duration, the Eaton Vance Total Return Bond ETF (EVTR) offers notable performance this year.

The current macroenvironment is offering fixed income investors a plethora of options, especially when it comes to attaining yield. However, the Eaton Vance Total Return Bond ETF (EVTR) should be on their radar, especially if they're looking for core exposure in an active fund at a relatively low cost.

Recent data from the Investment Company Institute indicates that as of mid-June, there's a record $6.12 trillion in cash sitting in money market funds. Some cash instruments are yielding in the neighborhood of 5%.