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iShares Flexible Income Active ETF (NYSEARCA:BINC - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a significant growth in short interest during the month of September. As of September 30th, there was short interest totaling 2,078,481 shares, a growth of 448.5% from the September 15th total of 378,944 shares. Based on an average daily volume of
BlackRock's iShares Flexible Income Active ETF has demonstrated resilience in 2026, outperforming passive peers amid a sharp 150 bps rate spike. BINC's active management reduced duration to 3.23 years and shifted exposure toward non-U.S. credits, limiting downside and enhancing portfolio flexibility. With 34% below investment grade and a 5.5% SEC yield, BINC is positioned to benefit if rates reverse, already pricing in four additional Fed hikes.
BINC is one of my top-income ETFs, due to the fund's strong, well-balanced investment thesis. BINC is incredibly well-diversified, with below-average risk, an above-average 5.9% dividend yield, and strong risk-adjusted performance. FLXR is incredibly similar to BINC, so I thought to compare the funds in this article.
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iShares Flexible Income Active ETF earns a Buy rating for its 7.12% YTM and 3.70-year duration, offering a strong income cushion. BINC's thesis centers on diversified, credit-sensitive yield with controlled duration, not deep-value bonds, accepting risks like recession sensitivity and negative convexity. Simulated median annualized return is 5.9% over three years, outperforming duration-matched Treasuries and broad benchmarks after fees.
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SEC filings for BINC aren't indexed yet (common for recently launched funds). Browse the issuer's filings on SEC EDGAR directly.