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T-bills have become popular investments as yields have risen to 5.3%, and higher. Although t-bills are good investments, I think there are better ones. These include option strategies mimicking t-bill returns, floating rate treasuries, and AAA-rated CLO tranches.

SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF is a hot topic of conversation amid an uncertain interest rate environment. The Federal Reserve's inaccuracy regarding future interest rates is stirring the pot. We think the money market and interest rates will deflate in late 2024 amid a potential slowdown in real economic growth.

The SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month Treasury Bill ETF offers a 5% annual yield and provides instant liquidity for traders and long-term investors. Considering higher-risk U.S. stock market dividend yields are materially lower, income investors in BIL will also like the near 100% guaranteed return of capital as part of the buy equation. Moving to cash through BIL now, then switching back to stocks following an impending bear market is an attractive strategy for risk-weighting thinkers and conservative investors.

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Treasury Bill ETF BIL is an excellent reward-for-risk asset with a yield above 5% and virtually no risk. The yield curve suggests prolonged higher interest rates, though a 75 bps cut is priced into the short-term curve. The S&P 500 is historically a poor investment when its earnings yield is so low compared to real Treasury bonds.

The FOMC minutes reveal a focus on managing inflation and achieving long-term objectives. Participants view the policy rate as likely at or near its high, leaving the option for further hikes but with a base case of no further hikes and possible easing.

JAAA is one of my top-income ETFs for more conservative, short-term investors. The fund is broadly similar to t-bills and BIL, with a higher yield, but a bit more volatility. A comparison of these two funds follows.

Hello! For this week's ETF Wrap, I spoke to Michael Arone, chief investment strategist for the U.S. SPDR business at State Street Global Advisors, for his view of markets and where ETF investors may look for opportunities at this stage of the Federal Reserve's interest rate-hiking cycle.

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