iShares High Yield Bond Factor ETF Price & Performance (HYDB)

The ETF market has seen significant outflows, with the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) shedding $4.8 billion in one day. Meanwhile, SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) attracted $674 million, reflecting a shift to safer assets. Other ETFs, like ProShares UltraPro QQQ, saw inflows as investors adjusted to market volatility.123

Market turbulence has pushed investors toward defensive ETFs, with SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) and ultra-short-term Treasury ETFs like SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF attracting significant inflows. This comes as the Fear & Greed Index signals "Extreme Fear," and the Buffett Indicator remains at elevated levels.415

Amid economic uncertainty, short-duration Treasury ETFs and gold are gaining popularity. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) brought in $3.89 billion recently, while iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF (SGOV) added $1.1 billion. These trends highlight a cautious approach to portfolio management during volatile times.136