SRLN: 3 Reasons To Own Floating Rate In A No-Cut World, And 1 Fear To Keep In Mind

With the Fed hiking instead of cutting and persistent inflation, I think floating rate ETFs like State Street SPDR Blackstone Senior Loan ETF are competitive against other fixed income solutions. SRLN offers a 7.19% SEC yield, near-zero duration, and 31 days to rate reset, so any new Fed hike reaches distributions in about a month. Loan default rates are holding up, and without a recession I see no reason for borrowers to stop paying.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 24, 2026

Higher Yields Give Bonds a Fresh Case Against Stocks

Higher yields have given bonds a fresh case against stocks, according to Matt Bartolini, global head of research strategists at State Street Investment Management. He spoke during an Oct. 20 webcast hosted by VettaFi Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth and sponsored by State Street.

ETF Trends • Oct 21, 2026

SRLN: 7% Floating-Rate Income Meets Rising CCC Stress

The State Street Blackstone Senior Loan ETF (SRLN) is rated 'hold' due to risk-off sentiment and elevated CCC credit spreads. SRLN offers a 7.3% distribution yield, investing 80% in first-lien senior secured floating-rate loans, with B-rated debtors comprising 67.44%. Technical signals show SRLN trading below short- and medium-term moving averages, with low volatility but limited upside in the current environment.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 16, 2026

What to Make of Senior Loans? Key Points as Yields Rise

The fall so far has seen a marked increase in yields, following the Fed's rate hike last month. Both the 30-year and 10-year Treasurys have reached multi-decade highs, as governments compete with tech issuers for credit and geopolitical risk remains high.

ETF Trends • Oct 8, 2026

Rising Rates Hurt Most Bond ETFs. This Senior Loan ETF Gets a Raise Instead

Most bonds lose value when interest rates climb, but one corner of the loan market is wired differently. Understanding why requires a close look at how these loans are structured and what that structure actually costs you.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 5, 2026

Behind the Screens: VettaFi Team Shares Their Favorite Tickers

The VettaFi Editorial team met for a New York City onsite this week, confabbing over the latest news and important changes in the ETF ecosystem. As part of that gathering, writers and editors came together to share some of their favorite ETFs and ETF tickers, celebrating the creativity and innovation throughout.

ETF Trends • Sep 25, 2026

4 High-Yield ETFs Offering Hedges Against Rising Inflation And Higher Interest Rates

I highlight four ETFs—PFIX, RISR, SRLN, CLOZ—offering 6-7% yields and hedging against rising rates and inflation. PFIX is a tactical, volatile interest rate hedge with a 7% distribution and strong historical total returns, best used as a short-term position. RISR, SRLN, and CLOZ provide steady monthly income, lower volatility, and benefit from higher rates, with RISR and CLOZ offering alternative hedging strategies.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 23, 2026

You Do Not Need $1 Million to Retire: These 3 ETFs Pay About $49,000 a Year on $600,000

The retirement industry keeps repeating one number: $1.26 million, the average American's stated “magic number” for retirement in 2025.

24/7 Wall Street • Aug 21, 2026

Active ETFs Raise the Bar for Advisor Diligence

Active ETFs are giving advisors more choices than ever, and more homework to go with them. Issuers launched 953 active strategies in 2025, accounting for 84% of all new ETFs that year, and the momentum has carried into 2026.

ETF Trends • Jul 27, 2026

Quick Look At Fixed-Income Market Conditions And Trends

Quick Look At Fixed-Income Market Conditions And Trends

Seeking Alpha • Jul 25, 2026