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VanEck Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF(FLTR)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for FLTR
09/28/2026: FLTR (3-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY for 129 days. Simulated Profits (2.57%). Updated daily EoD!
VanEck Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF (FLTR) provides targeted exposure to U.S. investment-grade corporate debt with floating interest rates, helping investors mitigate duration risk in rising-rate environments. Its primary strengths include a high-quality credit focus, competitive expense ratio, and a strategy that adjusts yield alongside market benchmarks. It is best used as a core income-generating component for conservative portfolios or as a hedge against rising rates. Key risks include exposure to corporate credit spreads and the potential for lower income if interest rates decline. This ETF is most suitable for income-oriented and low-risk investors who prioritize capital stability over significant price growth.
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 is designed for capital preservation and income rather than aggressive capital appreciation. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | Fixed-income funds typically lack the price momentum characteristics sought by tactical traders. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | Value investors may appreciate the income yield, though it does not offer traditional equity value characteristics. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Strong fit | The fund provides a consistent income stream that adjusts as market interest rates fluctuate. |
| Low-risk investor | Strong fit | The fund's floating-rate structure significantly reduces interest rate risk, making it suitable for conservative portfolios. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
Income-focused investors who are concerned about interest rate volatility and prefer a conservative, high-quality credit portfolio.
Suitability
Best suited for long-term income seekers or investors using the fund as a tactical tool to manage duration within a broader portfolio.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | Low | The fund's focus on short-term floating-rate debt minimizes price fluctuations common in longer-duration bonds. |
| Market risk | Medium | General market conditions can affect corporate credit spreads and overall fixed-income sentiment. |
| Concentration | Medium | The fund is concentrated in investment-grade corporate debt, exposing it to sector-specific credit cycles. |
| Tracking/expense | Low | The fund maintains a low expense ratio and generally efficient tracking of its underlying benchmark. |
| Liquidity | Low | The underlying assets are generally liquid, allowing for efficient fund rebalancing and trading. |
| Business/sector quality | Low | Holding primarily investment-grade debt reduces the likelihood of widespread issuer default. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
FLTR exhibits low historical volatility, characteristic of short-duration fixed-income instruments.
Market Risk
The primary risks include changes in credit spreads and potential economic conditions impacting corporate debt repayment.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed-income type | Investment Grade Corporate Floating Rate Notes | 98 | These notes provide interest payments that adjust with market rates, making them less sensitive to rising interest rates than fixed-coupon bonds. |
| Cash/collateral | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 2 | Small allocation maintained for liquidity and to facilitate daily fund operations. |
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 11.28% | Avg. Invested days 140 | Today’s Advisory Regular Buy |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  5.0 | ETF Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/28/2026 |
ETF Fundamentals 
Source: EOD Historical Data • Updated Sep 28, 2026
Fund Basics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Fund Size (AUM) | $3.33B |
| Issuer | VanEck |
| Expense Ratio | 0.14% |
| Distribution Yield | 4.56% |
| Inception | Apr 25, 2011 |
Performance
| Period | Total Return |
|---|---|
| YTD | +3.35% |
| 1 Year | +4.81% |
| 3 Year | +5.86% |
| 5 Year | +4.74% |
| 10 Year | +3.52% |
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 1Y Volatility | 0.43% |
| 3Y Volatility | 0.63% |
| 3Y Sharpe Ratio | 2.16 |
Ratings
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Morningstar Rating | ★★★★★ |
| Sustainability Rating | 4 / 5 |
| Benchmark | BBgBarc US Agg Bond TR USD |
Top Sectors
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Basic Materials | 0.00% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 0.00% |
| Financial Services | 0.00% |
| Real Estate | 0.00% |
Asset Allocation
Portfolio Characteristics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Holdings Turnover | 55.0% |
Top Holdings
| Holding | Weight |
|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley 1.58% | 2.01% |
| HSBC Holdings 1.16% | 1.89% |
| JPMorgan Chase &. 1.41% | 1.89% |
| Wells Fargo & 1.42% | 1.88% |
| Goldman Sachs Group. 1.74% | 1.73% |
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