Corporate Bonds Are More Alluring Than Meets the Eye

When it comes to surging bond yields, Treasuries aren't the only game in town. That ominous scenario, which means bond prices are declining, is permeating the fixed income space, including corporate debt and the related ETFs.

ETF Trends • Oct 16, 2026

After the Hike: Fixed Income ETF Money Trail

Markets have dealt with serious whiplash from the Federal Reserve's dramatic policy pivot this year. In just six months, the Fed funds futures market went from pricing in two rate cuts totaling 50 basis points to now pricing in two rate hikes in 2026.

ETF Trends • Sep 23, 2026

Schwab Bond ETFs See Billions Pour In, and Here's Why

Bond ETFs can be a safer alternative to stocks during market volatility. Another appeal is their potential to protect against inflation.

The Motley Fool • Sep 5, 2026

Yield, Duration, & Taxes: Investors Pour Billions Into Schwab Bond ETFs

Whether fixed income investors are focused on locking in yield, managing duration risk, or building resilient core portfolios, bond ETFs have been seeing elevated demand this year.

ETF Trends • Aug 13, 2026

SCHI: 2026 Rate Uncertainty Makes It A Hold

Schwab 5-10 Year Corporate Bond ETF is rated Hold due to insufficient margin of safety for new investors in 2026. SCHI offers a 5%-plus yield and a low 0.03% expense ratio, but its 6-year duration exposes investors to significant rate and credit risk. Stable rates allow the fund's income to deliver, but rising yields or widening BBB spreads could erode returns and NAV.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 25, 2026

Fed Rate Hike Fears: Rippling Through ETF Flows

The Federal Reserve's policy outlook just underwent one of its most dramatic reversals in recent years. Bond yields are rising at an alarming rate in response, and the sudden acceleration has sent shockwaves throughout global markets.

ETF Trends • May 19, 2026

Credit Spreads at Historic Tights: What Now?

Another blockbuster year for bond ETFs is in the books. After two straight years of record net inflows, taxable fixed income ETF assets have nearly doubled since 2020 – crossing the $2 trillion mark.

ETF Trends • Jan 27, 2026

Hyper Scale: AI's Massive Financing Needs In Focus

AI development requires large projects to establish computing power. That in turn requires massive amounts of financing.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 19, 2025

SCHI: Quality Intermediate-Term Investment-Grade Corporate Exposure

Schwab 5-10 Year Corporate Bond ETF (SCHI) offers low-cost exposure to investment-grade corporate bonds with intermediate maturities and controlled risk. SCHI benefits from stable financial conditions and compressed credit spreads, making carry the primary source of return in the current environment. With an average duration of 6 years, SCHI is sensitive to rising rates, but the current declining rate environment limits this risk.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 5, 2025

SCHI: Intermediate Corporate Bond Outlook

SCHI offers diversified exposure to US investment-grade corporate bonds with 5-10 year maturities, low expenses, and moderate interest rate sensitivity. The ETF uses a resampling strategy to minimize tracking error and transaction costs, maintaining a portfolio of over 2,200 bonds and a 21% turnover rate. Macro indicators like the butterfly heatmap and z-score suggest the current opportunity for tactical gains from curve or spread movements is limited.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 24, 2025