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SHY: A Deep Dive Into The Popular iShares Short Duration U.S. Treasury Bond ETF

I reiterate my Hold rating on iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF, as short-term rates are likely to remain steady amid moderate U.S. economic growth. The Fed is expected to keep rates unchanged this week, with market focus on statement language and potential dissents among FOMC members. Inflation appears contained, but long-term inflation expectations have ticked higher, impacting SHY's real yield outlook.

Stanley Druckenmiller's bet against America's debt is no ordinary trade.

In recent days, a new headwind is weighing on fixed income securities: a US government budget bill, which is expected to significantly raise an already hefty federal deficit in the years ahead. Long-term Treasuries are the biggest losers post-Liberation Day, based on a set of ETFs through yesterday's close (May 21).

Bond ETFs are in demand in 2025. With less than a third of the year complete, the industry has gathered $110 billion of net inflows.

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The S&P 500 finished below 6000 this week for the first time in over six weeks. The index is now 3.09% below its record close from February 19th, 2025 and is up 1.46% year to date.

The S&P 500 notched two new record highs but also logged its worst day of the year—all in the same week. The index is now 2.13% below its record close from February 19th, 2025 and is up 2.46% year to date.

.The S&P 500 ended its two-week skid, finishing up 1.5% from last Friday. The index is now just inches below its record close from January 23, 2025 and is up 4.19% year to date.

The S&P 500 finished the week in the red despite midweek gains, posting a 0.2% loss from last Friday. The index now sits 1.52% below its record close on January 23, 2025 and is up 2.68% year to date.