iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
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Funds holding %
of 7,425 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
53% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $1.33B | Put options by funds: $869M
38% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 155 | Existing positions closed: 112
2% more funds holding
Funds holding: 929 [Q3] → 950 (+21) [Q4]
1% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 354 | Existing positions reduced: 349
1% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $30.1B [Q3] → $30B (-$163M) [Q4]
5% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 101 [Q3] → 96 (-5) [Q4]
5.08% less ownership
Funds ownership: 97.72% [Q3] → 92.63% (-5.08%) [Q4]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for IEF.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 3 articles about IEF published over the past 30 days
Neutral
ETF Trends
3 hours ago
Moving Averages of the Ivy Portfolio and S&P 500: April 2025
This article provides an update on the monthly moving averages we track for the S&P 500 and the Ivy Portfolio after the close of the last business day of the month. The Ivy Portfolio The Ivy Portfolio is based on the asset allocation strategy used by endowment funds from Harvard and Yale.
Positive
24/7 Wall Street
2 weeks ago
3 Bond ETFs to Buy to Play This Spike in Bond Prices
Despite some recent (and very significant) volatility in the fixed income market, bonds continue to be one of the only asset classes to see relative outperformance to stat 2025.
Neutral
ETF Trends
4 weeks ago
Moving Averages of the Ivy Portfolio and S&P 500: March 2025
This article provides an update on the monthly moving averages we track for the S&P 500 and the Ivy Portfolio after the close of the last business day of the month. The Ivy Portfolio The Ivy Portfolio is based on the asset allocation strategy used by endowment funds from Harvard and Yale.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Retirement Income: Up To 8% Secure Yields From REIT Preferred Shares
Stocks and bonds are not enough for retirees anymore. REIT preferred shares can offer high and safe income. I highlight two of my favorite opportunities in today's market.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
IEF: Positioning For A Flight-To-Quality Might Be A Good Idea
The iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF might benefit from a potential flight-to-quality scenario. We don't think economic circumstances are as bad as many fear. Nonetheless, financial market sentiment could drive risk attribution into safe havens with intermediate U.S. Treasuries being a standout. In our view, IEF ETF has several structural advantages, including a monthly distribution frequency, a expense cost ratio, expert management with a 7-to-10 year bucketed approach, key duration bets.
Neutral
MarketBeat
1 month ago
Play Both Sides: 3 Bond ETFs to Balance Offense and Defense
If you can keep your emotions in check, the volatility in stocks sets up a long-term buying opportunity. However, investors with a lower risk tolerance may want to consider defensive investments that keep them in the market.
Neutral
ETF Trends
2 months ago
S&P 500 Snapshot: Back Below 6000
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.
Neutral
ETF Trends
2 months ago
Moving Averages of the Ivy Portfolio & S&P 500: February 2025
This article provides an update on the monthly moving averages we track for the S&P 500 and the Ivy Portfolio after the close of the last business day of the month. The Ivy Portfolio The Ivy Portfolio is based on the asset allocation strategy used by endowment funds from Harvard and Yale.
Negative
ETF Trends
2 months ago
S&P 500 Snapshot: Worst Day of 2025
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.
Positive
ETF Trends
2 months ago
S&P 500 Snapshot: Inches Away From Record High
.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.
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