Fidelity Total Bond ETF

FBND

Market cap $23.7B

Fidelity Total Bond ETF offers stable income via active management, outperforming its benchmark across all measured periods. FBND's 5.68-year duration and 4.52% 30-day yield position it for moderate interest rate sensitivity and competitive carry. Portfolio is heavily US-weighted, with 67% in AAA-rated investment grade corporates and 39% in government debt.

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