View all WisdomTree insights in the Floating Rate Treasury category.
Inflation fears are back, with Treasury yields climbing sharply and markets now pricing in a potential Fed rate hike by 2027. Kevin Flanagan explains why the “inflation trade” has taken hold and makes the case for Treasury Floating Rate Notes as a key defense in today’s bond market.
Read the article
Treasury yields have surged despite geopolitical tensions, challenging their traditional safe-haven role amid rising inflation fears. Kevin Flanagan explains why Treasury floating rate notes may offer a more resilient way to navigate rate volatility and shifting market dynamics.
Read the article
Nearly 100% of the income from some Treasury ETFs may be exempt from state taxes—yet many investors overlook it. Kevin Flanagan and Clint Martin explain how understanding the state tax treatment of U.S. Treasury income, and reviewing WisdomTree’s annual tax supplement, can help reduce tax drag and improve after-tax returns.t
Read the article
With bond yields returning to more normal levels, investors are revisiting foundational fixed income strategies. Kevin Flanagan explains how WisdomTree’s suite of laddered, tax-aware bond Funds can help meet today’s income and diversification goals.
Read the article
Volatility in U.S. Treasury yields hasn’t spared any corner of the fixed income market, except one. Kevin Flanagan explains why Treasury floating rate notes (FRNs) offer stability without layering on credit risk, making the case for potential solutions like the WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund.
Read the article
Treasury floating rate notes provide income without taking on duration risk—a key advantage while the 3-Month/10-Year Treasury yield curve remains inverted. Kevin Flanagan explores how the WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund (USFR) could fit within an active/passive core fixed income portfolio. 
Read the article
With rate cuts now definitively expected by the bond market at the September FOMC meeting, some perspective is in order. In the third installment of the Money in Motion series, Kevin Flanagan discusses the implications of the new rate regime in U.S. Treasury yields and highlights the advantages of floating rate notes in this investment landscape. 
Read the article
As we entered this year, all eyes were on the Federal Reserve’s rate-cutting trajectory. The question wasn’t “if” but “when” and “by how much.” However, recent developments have turned the narrative on its head. Kevin Flanagan discusses this shift and the effect on the markets. 
Read the article
2024 marks 10 years since the issuance of U.S. Treasury (UST) floating rate notes (FRNs) and the launch of our Floating Rate Treasury Fund (USFR). Kevin Flanagan discusses how USFR seeks to offer a solution for the current and prospective interest rate landscapes.
Read the article
The New Year is a great time to reflect on the previous year's accomplishments. Our Fixed Income team highlights our most successful fixed income products in 2023. 
Read the article
The money and bond markets appear to be doubling down on their optimistic expectations for Fed rate cuts this year, leaving investors to continue dealing with elevated volatility. Against this backdrop, Kevin Flanagan reviews the latest U.S. Treasury yields and discusses how investors can play defense. 
Read the article
How concerned should investors be about the pending debt ceiling debate? Kevin Flanagan reviews past debt ceiling sagas, discusses what investors should focus on and looks at possible outcomes.
Read the article
