Northern Trust 2030 Inflation-Linked Distributing Ladder ETF

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Market cap $19.9M

It goes without explaining at this point, that advisors and investors are keeping an extremely close eye on the trajectory of the Federal Reserve's ongoing fight against inflation. As of now, the battle certainly seems far from over.

Regardless of whether an investor is pursuing a short- or long-term financial goal, accounting for inflation's trajectory is always tricky. The latest inflation data emphasizes this truth.

With spring break fast approaching, many investors view this time of year with distinct travel goals in mind. Given that spring break is oftentimes viewed as an opportune moment for families to get out and travel, this shouldn't come as a particular surprise.

Goals-based investing comes in many forms, with a multitude of motivations and time horizons driving investors' needs to meet key financial thresholds. Some investors may be looking to save up for college savings or travel.

Northern Trust Asset Management has launched three new fixed income exchange-traded fund (ETF) suites, catering to fixed income investors looking for laddering strategies that focus specifically on municipal and inflation-linked bonds as well as those looking for core muni options to complement a portfolio. The three product suites include 11 ETFs total.