Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF

Trump's attacks on Fed Chair Powell have led to concerns about the politicization of the Federal Reserve, causing a rare simultaneous selloff in stocks, Treasuries, and the dollar. However, ETF flows suggest no broad investor flight from the Treasury market, with a tilt towards shorter maturities likely reflecting a desire to hedge against rate volatility and political uncertainty.

Related tickers: GOVT, SHY, IEI, SHV, VGIT.

The article discusses the trade-offs between yield and risk in the bond market, focusing on Vanguard bond ETFs. It suggests that for most investors, the Vanguard Short Term Treasury ETF offers the best balance of yield and risk, while longer-duration bond ETFs may not justify the higher price risk.

Related tickers: VGSH, VGIT, VGLT.