iShares Core 5-10 Year USD Bond ETF Price & Performance (IMTB)

Value stocks are leading market gains in early 2025, with the S&P 500 Value ETF up 3.32% year-to-date by February’s end. In contrast, growth-focused ETFs saw slight declines. High-profile growth stocks like Tesla and Google posted significant losses, while value-focused funds and international equities are gaining momentum.1

Long-term Treasury bonds are outperforming high-yield credit, with the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF gaining 6.21% year-to-date. Investors are favoring duration-sensitive bonds as the yield curve remains inverted, signaling potential for rate adjustments. The trend reflects renewed interest in bonds after years of lackluster returns.1

With term deposit rates falling and hybrids being phased out, income investors explore options like cash ETFs and subordinated debt. Betashares’ subordinated debt ETF offers yields above 6%, while cash ETFs provide liquidity and stable returns. Investors weigh these alternatives amidst changing economic conditions.2