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This fund, formerly known as the "FlexShares Ready Access Variable Income Fund," is tailored for investors prioritizing a consistent income stream alongside minimal fluctuations in their investment's net asset value (NAV). The FlexShares Ultra-Short Income Fund (RAVI) aims to maximize current income, always with the critical objectives of protecting capital and ensuring liquidity.
Is RAVI's expense ratio expensive, average, or a steal for its category?
Pro reveals the verdict on a 5-tier spectrum calibrated against ICI 2025 industry averages, with strategy-aware bands so the comparison is meaningful.
FlexShares Ultra-Short Income Fund ETF warrants a sell rating due to the risk of declining interest rates impacting bond yields and increasing opportunity costs. RAVI offers a high yield compared to peers but has a higher expense ratio and lower quality bond ratings, increasing investor risk. Declining interest rates are expected to reduce RAVI's yield, making it less attractive compared to equities and other asset classes.
Many investors still find themselves sitting on excess cash in their portfolios, an unsurprising fact given ongoing volatility and uncertainty. Brian Kennedy of Loomis, Sayles & Company and Ronit Walny of Northern Trust Asset Management joined VettaFi's Cinthia Murphy to discuss how they're thinking about bonds in the year's final quarter.
We saw the first launch and the first closure among U.S.-listed ETFs for this year.
After U.S. equities posted their worst first-half performance since 1970, they pulled off a stellar comeback in July. During the month, three funds in FlexShares' lineup of ETFs saw notable inflows as investors looked for income in the current environment and protection against intermediate- and long-term inflation.
The top four ETFs in FlexShares' line-up that took in the most new assets in June are funds that offer potential upside in an inflationary environment, including real assets and income-generating funds. The FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index Fund (NFRA) took the top spot after seeing $100 million in net inflows during the month.