SPDR Portfolio Aggregate Bond ETF Price & Performance (SPAB)

Bank of New York Mellon Corp increased its stake in SPDR Portfolio Aggregate Bond ETF by 4.1% in Q4 2024, acquiring 34,277 additional shares. The fund now holds 860,342 shares worth $21.5 million. This move reflects continued investor interest in diversified bond ETFs amid market volatility.1

The S&P 500's 10% drop into correction territory has prompted investors to rebalance portfolios. Safer assets like bonds and gold have gained traction, while European equities outperformed U.S. stocks. This downturn offers opportunities for disciplined investors to buy undervalued assets and diversify holdings.2

February 2025 saw $110.8 billion in ETF net inflows, with U.S. equity ETFs leading at $52.2 billion. Fixed-income ETFs also performed well, attracting $30.8 billion. Meanwhile, leveraged ETFs and currency-focused funds faced significant outflows as investors turned cautious amid rising economic uncertainties.3