iShares Floating Rate Bond ETFFLOT
FLOT
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Funds holding %
of 7,323 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
72% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 319 | Existing positions reduced: 185
25% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 60 | Existing positions closed: 48
9% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $5.69B [Q4 2024] → $6.2B (+$514M) [Q1 2025]
0% less funds holding
Funds holding: 647 [Q4 2024] → 644 (-3) [Q1 2025]
3% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 39 [Q4 2024] → 38 (-1) [Q1 2025]
5.26% less ownership
Funds ownership: 87.99% [Q4 2024] → 82.73% (-5.26%) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for FLOT.
Financial journalist opinion
Negative
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
FLOT: No Duration, But Still A Dollar Bet
FLOT offers zero-duration, low credit risk exposure, making it a defensive choice when rate and duration risks are elevated. However, it is USD denominated which is an enhanced consideration currently. Current geopolitical tensions, especially around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, could support the US dollar if the US demonstrates commitment to the maritime order countering perceived isolationism. Rising oil prices from the conflict are likely to delay rate cuts, supporting USD yields and nominally increasing the attractiveness of the USD, reducing the USD risk.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
ETFs to Make the Most of the Long-Term Yield Surge to 5%
A rise in yields is likely to benefit a few corners of the market. Investors seeking to capitalize on the opportune moment should consider these ETFs.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
FLOT: Floating Through Volatile Markets
FLOT offers a conservative risk/reward profile with a 4.77% 30-day SEC yield and investment-grade exposure. Its short duration of 0.02 years and exposure to highly liquid, investment-grade corporate bonds make it a better risk management tool than T-Bills. The ETF benefits from rising interest rates, with significant exposure to multilateral development banks, reducing credit risk and enhancing liquidity.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
6 months ago
ETFs Set to Benefit From Rising Yields
A rise in Treasury yields is likely to benefit a few corners of the stock and bond market.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
6 months ago
ETF Strategies to Play Amid Rising Treasury Yields
These ETF strategies may safeguard your portfolio amid rising treasury yields.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
6 months ago
FLOT: The Party Is Over (Rating Downgrade)
FLOT's floating rate bonds excel in rising interest rate environments but underperform in easing conditions, prompting a shift from 'Buy' to 'Hold'. The ETF's higher default risk and tight credit spreads make it less appealing compared to short-term bond funds like TBUX. FLOT offers a low 30-day SEC yield of 5.15%, with minimal spread over treasuries and short-term bond funds, reducing its attractiveness.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
8 months ago
Will U.S. Treasury Yields Surge Postelection? ETFs in Focus
Long-term U.S. treasury yields have been on the uptrend lately. Benchmark U.S. Treasury yields were 4.26% on Nov. 5, up from 3.74% recorded on Oct.1.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
9 months ago
Weather Rate Volatility With FLOT
iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF is nice to avoid duration risk while benefiting from higher short-term yields amid volatile interest rates. Inflation declines are helped by lower oil prices, and sustained rate cuts are less likely in our view due to ongoing price increases by companies. We think the main chance for victory in the inflation battle is if the slightly lower oil and gas prices shift expectations, which are a persistent anchor above target rates.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
9 months ago
Will the Fed Opt for a Hefty Rate Cut? ETF Strategies to Follow
An upbeat job market and moderately cooling inflation may prevent the Fed from opting for significant rate cuts in the near future.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
11 months ago
FLOT: A Safe Harbour
The iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF is a low Beta, high quality, liquid ETF suitable for most short-term investors. It is designed to preserve wealth, not build it. The high-quality FRNs that FLOT invests in earn a premium yield to T-Bills, despite the fact that they are of similar credit quality. FLOT should continue to outperform money market instruments because the spreads it is locking in today will likely exceed the spreads on offer in a few years' time.
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