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With global macroeconomic pressures not abating any time soon, and inflation signals coming in higher than expected, many advisors and investors are seeking guidance on how to amplify inflation protection within their portfolio.
Equal-weight portfolios are beating high-risk bets in 2026, as commodities, TIPS and cash cushion volatility while equities deliver steady gains.
SPDR FTSE International Government Inflation-Protected Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:WIP - Get Free Report) was the target of a large growth in short interest in the month of February. As of February 27th, there was short interest totaling 155,701 shares, a growth of 122.2% from the February 12th total of 70,072 shares. Currently, 1.7% of the company's
Cary Street Partners Financial LLC grew its holdings in SPDR FTSE International Government Inflation-Protected Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:WIP) by 22.3% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 136,965 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 24,950 shares
SPDR FTSE International Government Inflation-Protected Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:WIP - Get Free Report) was the target of a significant growth in short interest during the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totaling 10,492 shares, a growth of 29.0% from the November 30th total of 8,131 shares. Based on an average daily
Cary Street Partners Financial LLC lifted its stake in SPDR FTSE International Government Inflation-Protected Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:WIP) by 16.8% during the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 112,015 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 16,150 shares during the period.
WIP offers exposure to non-US inflation-linked government bonds, aiming to hedge against inflation outside the US for dollar-based investors. The ETF closely tracks its index, but the 0.50% expense ratio and management fees erode returns versus the benchmark. I question the utility for US retail investors since FX rates tend to offset inflation protection in foreign currencies over time.
Exclude China and broadly defined EM stocks are posting substantially softer results, based on a set of ETFs through Friday's close. US shares are effectively neck and next with EM so far in 2024.