iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF

IEF

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Amid confusion about the future trajectory of the war in Iran, the possibility of a continued ceasefire, and the potential implications for the price of oil—and the market in general—it's understandable that many investors may be seeking stability. During a volatile time, it may make sense to turn to exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that are designed specifically to have lower volatility.

Oil shock and Iran war reshaped Q1, sending some leveraged energy ETFs soaring.

Iran war reshaped Q1 markets: energy, shipping & lithium ETFs surged while tech and airlines lagged as inflation fears and oil shocks rattled sentiment.

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.

The oil spike is driving panic, but the inflation impact may be far smaller than feared. The REIT sell-off looks sentiment-driven, not fundamentals-driven. Select REITs now trade at deep discounts with strong rebound potential.

Historically, major geopolitical or economic crises, such as the war against Iran, have prompted investors to sell riskier assets and buy “safe-haven” investments whose values were expected to remain stable or even rise amid the disruptions. The most popular safe havens have been the US dollar, gold, and longer-term US Treasury obligations.

With President Trump back in the White House steering us through tariff talks and economic shifts in March 2026, the reality is that the fixed income world has plenty to consider.

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.

U.S. Treasury yields were lower on Friday as investors reacted to wholesale inflation that came in above Wall Street estimates.

The opening act of 2026 has been nothing short of historic for the ETF industry, and fixed income is experiencing one of the strongest starts to a year on record.