

Bond ETFs can be a safer alternative to stocks during market volatility. Another appeal is their potential to protect against inflation.

Andina Capital Management LLC lowered its holdings in Schwab 5-10 Year Corporate Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:SCHI) by 81.5% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 19,886 shares of the company's stock after selling 87,716 shares during the period.

Whether fixed income investors are focused on locking in yield, managing duration risk, or building resilient core portfolios, bond ETFs have been seeing elevated demand this year.

Schwab 5-10 Year Corporate Bond ETF is rated Hold due to insufficient margin of safety for new investors in 2026. SCHI offers a 5%-plus yield and a low 0.03% expense ratio, but its 6-year duration exposes investors to significant rate and credit risk. Stable rates allow the fund's income to deliver, but rising yields or widening BBB spreads could erode returns and NAV.

ETFs can offer retirees built-in diversification and tax efficiency for their investment portfolios. Experts from Vanguard and Schwab share strategies for retirement investing.

The Federal Reserve's policy outlook just underwent one of its most dramatic reversals in recent years. Bond yields are rising at an alarming rate in response, and the sudden acceleration has sent shockwaves throughout global markets.

Another blockbuster year for bond ETFs is in the books. After two straight years of record net inflows, taxable fixed income ETF assets have nearly doubled since 2020 – crossing the $2 trillion mark.

Schwab 5-10 Year Corporate Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:SCHI - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large decline in short interest during the month of December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totaling 296,527 shares, a decline of 24.0% from the December 15th total of 389,991 shares. Based on an average daily trading