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We highlight some defensive investment strategies for investors amid the ongoing chaos.

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During the first week of March, fixed income ETFs gathered more money than equity products. While not rare, this is a sign of uncertainty in the markets.

Occasionally, Wall Street reminds investors that stocks don't move higher in a straight line. Over the last three weeks and change, this message has been received, loud and clear.

The iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF (SGOV) is a safe cash alternative with a current yield of 4.20%, ideal for conservative investors. SGOV offers higher yields than money market funds, despite slight risks due to government credit ratings and potential price volatility. With expected market volatility and stable yields, now is a strategic time to hold cash in SGOV, ready for future investment opportunities.

SGOV, with a 4.20% SEC 30-Day Yield, remains attractive amid economic uncertainty. SGOV becomes a hedge in times like this, as MOVE and EPU indices surge. Compared to the long end of the curve, it offers lower yields, but the spread isn't significant enough yet to justify a shift.

Heightened volatility raises the appeal for cash-like ETFs. These have attracted more than $16 billion this year.

Uncertainty is the market's current buzz word. Concerns about policy, recession risk, inflation, consumer confidence, economic growth, and geopolitics have stock prices on a rollercoaster ride this year.

The iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF (SGOV) offers an attractive 4.21% SEC yield with minimal risk, outperforming the 10-year Treasury in recent returns. Inflation trends and bond market volatility are crucial; high inflation could push long-term yields higher, while controlled inflation may lower short-term rates. Geopolitical risks, particularly U.S.-China tensions and potential tariff escalations, add layers of economic uncertainty, impacting global supply chains and inflation.

U.S. fixed income ETFs garnered strong flows in February, uncovering insights into investor behavior and risk appetite in 2025. The $1.6 trillion U.S. fixed income ETF segment took in $31 billion in net flows in February, bringing year-to-date flows to $59 billion as of the end of the month.