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It's been another strong year for ETF demand. ETFs gathered approximately $350 billion of new money year-to-date through April 16.

On this week's episode of ETF Prime, host Nate Geraci and VettaFi Investment Strategist Cinthia Murphy analyze ETF flows and trends after a wild week in the markets. Later, Geraci welcomes VistaShares CEO Adam Patti to discuss the firm's unique approach to ETFs.

Leveraged loans offer high yield, short duration, and better risk-adjusted returns compared to junk bonds, making them attractive in today's volatile interest rate environment. BKLN provides exposure to leveraged loans, with a 7.00% yield, 0.10-year duration, and a B+ average credit rating. Given current economic uncertainties, an overweight position in leveraged loans is warranted for better risk/reward, despite credit risks.

Morgan Stanley, Barclays and Macquarie expect only one Fed rate cut this year while Goldman Sachs and Wells Fargo expect two, indicating higher rate environment this year.

Rates are likely to remain at the higher levels. High-yield ETFs should fare better in the near term.

In mid-February 2025, some in the media will be excitedly discussing what stocks were bought or sold by hedge funds in Q4 2024. However, thanks to the Unlimited Hedge Fund Barometer, we can understand today that long/short equity managers were avoiding more cheaply valued small- and midcap stocks in favor of growth stocks.

There are many opportunities in fixed income in the current environment, with bank loans looking uniquely attractive. Bond yields are currently sitting at relatively high levels, which makes bonds look attractive in the current environment despite tight spreads.

The Federal Open Market Committee closed 2024 with its third consecutive reduction to the overnight borrowing rate, while Chair Jerome Powell suggested the pace of rate cuts is likely to slow in the coming year or more. Though the Fed lowered rates multiple times in recent months amid strong economic growth and easing inflation, there is broad uncertainty about how these two metrics will shift into the new year.

Investors are closing the books on another eventful year — marked by record highs for the major stock market indices, record action in Treasury yields and record assets and flows into ETFs. 2024 was also marked by a much-debated pivot from the Federal Reserve, a dramatic Republican sweep in Washington, and plenty of geopolitical turmoil.

As investors prepare portfolios for the new year, four fixed income ETFs are worth consideration for 2025. 1. Invesco Senior Loan ETF (BKLN) As investors look for fixed income ETFs well-positioned for 2025, bank loans should not be overlooked.