XOP - How STRIPS And TIPS Made A Bad Year Worse

Summary

• This article demonstrates how to quickly identify what’s working and what is not from the view of an ETF lens.
• Over the last year, it is abundantly clear from the Seeking Alpha ETF screener that macroeconomic factors have been unfavorable for Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) and STRIPS.
• Given the economic environment, we have rolled out a highly anticipated ETF screener that showcases Buy and Sell recommendations according to new ETF quant ratings.
• The grades provide an instant characterization of the strength of an ETF relative to a given asset class or the entire universe of ETFs. Targeting asset class ETFs that can offer diversification and better upside potential in an inflationary environment can be a useful portfolio strategy tool.
• Our ETF screeners can quickly identify high-demand asset classes with strong tailwinds that are rated Strong Buys.

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