Treasury bonds

Schwallier Wealth Management slashed its Treasury ETF position by 85% in Q1 2026, reducing exposure from 5.4% to 0.88% of assets, signaling strategic shift on interest rates.

Ultra-safe retirement strategies like savings accounts and Treasury bonds deliver inadequate returns, potentially extending working years. High-yield dividend funds offer superior long-term wealth building.

State Street's SPLB corporate bond ETF outperforms iShares TLT Treasury bonds with 8.8% vs 4.0% returns and higher yields, offering compelling value for income investors.

Fidelity's FIGB offers higher yields but more risk; iShares' IEI prioritizes safety with Treasury bonds and lower costs for conservative investors.

JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon warns that higher rates threaten stock valuations, mirroring Warren Buffett's 1999 thesis as inflation persists and Fed rate cuts delay.

Short-term Treasury ETF offers 3.55% yield as stocks decline 5% from highs amid geopolitical tensions and elevated oil prices.

Johns Hopkins economist Steve Hanke warns US federal government is technically insolvent with $47.78 trillion liabilities versus $6.06 trillion assets, excluding $136 trillion in unfunded obligations.

Crude oil spiked to $120/barrel in March 2026, yet energy sector EPS forecasts collapsed 10+ points. The divergence suggests a potential peak or demand deterioration ahead.

LQD outperforms TLT with 4.44% yield versus 4.27%, lower expense ratio, and better five-year returns while maintaining lower volatility.

Vanguard's BSV short-term bond ETF expands beyond Treasuries into corporate and international bonds, offering higher yield potential than its Treasury-focused peer VGSH for diversified fixed-income investors.