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SPDR Series Trust - SPDR Bloomberg Barclays 3-12 Month T-Bill ETF(BILS)
Advisory History & Simulated Performance *
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- Profit
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Stock price based on last close Advisory Performance History (Simulated)
Upturn Advisory & Investor View for BILS
10/14/2026: BILS (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
BILS provides targeted exposure to 3-12 month U.S. Treasury bills, offering a safe, liquid, and low-cost cash management tool. Its primary strength lies in its high credit quality, backed by the U.S. government, and its minimal price volatility. It is ideal for investors seeking to protect capital while earning competitive yields, particularly in high-interest-rate environments. The most important risks include interest rate sensitivity and potential underperformance relative to inflation over time. It is best suited for conservative, income-focused investors monitoring central bank rate policies.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
ETF holdings, costs, diversification, valuation, risks, and market conditions provide supporting context about the fund.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Weak fit | This fund does not provide capital appreciation typical of growth-oriented assets. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | The low-volatility nature of T-bills does not offer the price action sought by momentum strategies. |
| Value investor | Weak fit | The fund is a cash-equivalent vehicle rather than a tool for value-based stock selection. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Strong fit | It provides a reliable source of interest income with minimal credit risk. |
| Low-risk investor | Strong fit | It is an ideal choice for risk-averse investors seeking capital preservation. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
Conservative investors looking for a temporary safe harbor for cash with yields exceeding standard bank deposits.
Suitability
Best suited for passive investors or those looking to manage portfolio liquidity, rather than active traders.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | Low | The short-term nature of the holdings results in very low price fluctuations. |
| Market risk | Low | While interest rate changes can impact bond prices, the short maturity minimizes sensitivity. |
| Concentration | Low | The fund is broadly diversified across various U.S. Treasury bill issues. |
| Tracking/expense | Low | The fund efficiently tracks its index with a relatively low expense ratio. |
| Liquidity | Low | The high liquidity of U.S. Treasuries ensures easy trading without significant impact. |
| Business/sector quality | Low / none | The fund invests in U.S. government debt, which carries virtually no credit default risk. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
BILS has extremely low historical volatility due to the short duration of its underlying T-bills.
Market Risk
Market risk is limited to interest rate fluctuations, which affect the yield generated by the holdings.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed-income type | U.S. Treasury Bills (3-12 Month Maturity) | 99.5 | This provides core exposure to short-term government debt, offering a high degree of capital stability. |
| Cash/collateral | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 0.5 | Minimal cash held for operational liquidity and trade settlement purposes. |
Price Behavior
Flat / Range-Bound
The stock price has been trading within a narrow range with minimal directional movement.
Very Smooth
The stock has followed a highly orderly price path with minimal short-term disruption.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 0% | Avg. Invested days 0 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | ETF Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/14/2026 |
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