iShares Core 10+ Year USD Bond ETF Price & Performance (ILTB)

Raymond James Financial Inc. has acquired 123,234 shares of iShares Core 10+ Year USD Bond ETF, valued at nearly $6 million. This move follows increased activity in the ETF by other institutional investors, signaling growing interest in long-term U.S. bonds.1

The ETF market experienced significant flows, with Vanguard S&P 500 ETF gaining $3.8 billion in inflows while iShares Core S&P 500 ETF shed $4.8 billion. Investors appear to favor gold and short-term Treasuries as safe havens amid ongoing market uncertainty.2

Defensive ETFs are drawing attention as market sentiment turns cautious. With the Fear & Greed Index in "Extreme Fear" and the VIX surging, investors are increasingly seeking protection against potential market downturns through these funds.3