iShares Ultra Short-Term Bond ETF Price & Performance (ICSH)

The iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) faced significant outflows of $4.8 billion on March 14, highlighting investor caution. Meanwhile, SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) gained $674 million, reflecting gold's safe-haven appeal. Tech-focused ProShares UltraPro QQQ (TQQQ) also attracted $309 million, signaling selective optimism in volatile markets.1

Ultra-short bond ETFs, including iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF (SGOV) and SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF (BIL), have captured over $16 billion this year. SGOV alone attracted $1.4 billion last week, driven by economic uncertainty and market volatility, as investors seek low-risk options.23

Fixed income ETFs outpaced equity ETFs in early March, with SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF (BIL) and iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF (SGOV) pulling in $2.9 billion and $2.1 billion, respectively. This trend underscores a shift toward safer assets as recession concerns linger.4