EAGG News and Press, iShares ESG U.S. Aggregate Bond From 05/27/22

Inflation remains front of mind for investors and policymakers alike. As the year progresses, expectation is for the growth to slow, bringing inflation gradually lower. Subduing inflation takes time, and the path may be rocky. For further details see: Inflation: Higher B...

The Treasury yield curve has seen a considerable shift up since the beginning of the year. Today, the 10-year Treasury note is trading in line with the Fed’s expected neutral rate, and there are signs traditional bond-equity correlations are returning. Due in large part to ...

When we make investment decisions about assets with multi-decade horizons, our forecasts will ultimately break down. There are multiple, equally valid pathways through the transition, all with different technology mixes and varied time horizons. Social factors may drive higher emi...

Most ERISA plans using active management probably already have some level of ESG integration included in their plan regardless of whether an ESG policy or approach was actively adopted by the plan sponsor. Since ERISA plans are subject to Department of Labor (DOL) regulation, shifting...

Why markets have been falling ever since the Fed hiked rates? Why bonds may now provide improved opportunities for investors? Volatility likely isn't going anywhere anytime soon. So, what should investors do? For further details see: Markets Sell Off As Volatility Spikes...

iShares ESG Aware U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (EAGG) - $0.0718. 30-Day SEC Yield of 2.58% as of Apr. 28. Payable May 06; for shareholders of record May 03; ex-div May 02. For further details see: iShares ESG Aware U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF declares monthly distribution of $0.0718

Corporate ESG ratings do not necessarily measure a company’s impact on the Earth and society. There are no current industry or regulator standards for algorithms, metrics, data sources or results. By its nature, ESG assessment requires a forward-looking approach that static...

Expects the bond market volatility to come off the boil a little bit or even better, see a rally in yields. There's a lot already priced into the bond market with respect to central bank interest rate hikes. Michael Craig, Head of Asset Allocation and Derivatives, TD Asset Managem...

Sweeping sanctions placed on Russia's currency and Russian companies have rippled through all asset classes, affecting portfolios across the globe—including those with an allocation to foreign exchange markets. What if ESG factors had been taken more into consideration in the w...

We're now in an environment today where returns have been challenged and volatility has been elevated. For investors, that can be a challenging period to operate in. Higher rates, although painful on the way up, have uncovered or introduced a bit more value in a market where value had...