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Between Earn-Nothing Cash, Broken Long-Term Bonds, These Are the Safety Trades of 2026 Market
Investors have flocked to short-term investments like ultra-short bond funds in anticipation of a stock market correction and with long-term bonds broken.
TL;DR
- Investors are concerned about a potential equity market downturn and the diminished diversification benefits of long-term bonds.
- Bank deposits offer negligible yields, while long-term bonds have experienced significant declines.
- Ultra-short bond funds are gaining popularity due to attractive yields and lower downside risk compared to other options.
- Financial professionals are increasing cash allocations in portfolios and utilizing ultra-short ETFs for clients.
- Money market ETFs are also growing in popularity as a safe haven, though they are relatively new compared to mutual funds.
- Short-term investments like ultra-short bond funds and money market funds are seen as ways to preserve buying power and lock in gains.