iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF

SHY

Market cap $24.1B

AdvisorNet Financial disclosed the sale of 47,112 shares of the iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF (SHY) for an estimated $3.9 million in the third quarter, according to an SEC filing.

Vigilare Dumps 105K SHY Shares Worth $8.7 Million

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

Long-term U.S. treasuries were pushed lower Tuesday as the ouster of Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook by President Donald Trump fueled uncertainty regarding the independence of the central bank and monetary policy direction.

The bond market looks increasingly focused on slowing economic growth vs. tariff inflation.

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).

The article explains how to build a balanced, risk-averse, income-producing, and growth-oriented retirement portfolio with just five diversified funds to ensure simplicity and manageability. Despite market volatility, staying invested is crucial as cash rarely outperforms inflation; a SWAN portfolio aims for peace of mind and steady growth. The portfolio targets 5% income, 3-4% growth in addition to income, and 30% lower drawdowns and volatility.

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.