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iShares Treasury Floating Rate Bond ETF (TFLO)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/20/2025: TFLO (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 0% | Avg. Invested days 0 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | ETF Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/20/2025 |
Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta -0.01 | 52 Weeks Range 48.38 - 50.64 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 48.38 - 50.64 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
Upturn AI SWOT
iShares Treasury Floating Rate Bond ETF
ETF Overview
Overview
The iShares Treasury Floating Rate Bond ETF (TFLO) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of U.S. Treasury floating rate bonds. It provides exposure to U.S. government debt with a variable interest rate, offering potential protection against rising interest rates.
Reputation and Reliability
BlackRock is a leading global asset manager with a strong reputation and extensive experience in the ETF market.
Management Expertise
BlackRock's management team has considerable expertise in fixed income investments and ETF management.
Investment Objective
Goal
Seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of U.S. Treasury floating rate bonds.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: Tracks the ICE US Treasury Floating Rate Index.
Composition Primarily holds U.S. Treasury floating rate notes.
Market Position
Market Share: TFLO holds a significant market share within the floating rate Treasury bond ETF segment.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 2650000000
Competitors
Key Competitors
- USFR
- FLOT
Competitive Landscape
The floating rate bond ETF market is concentrated, with TFLO, USFR, and FLOT holding the majority of assets. TFLO's advantage lies in BlackRock's established brand and large AUM, while competitors may offer slightly different index tracking or expense ratios. TFLO aims to replicate the return of specific treasury floating rate notes.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Historical performance varies based on interest rate fluctuations. Investors should review fund facts for details.
Benchmark Comparison: Performance is closely aligned with the ICE US Treasury Floating Rate Index.
Expense Ratio: 0.15
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
TFLO exhibits good liquidity, characterized by its robust average daily trading volume.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread is typically tight, facilitating cost-effective trading.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Economic indicators, particularly interest rate expectations and Federal Reserve policy, significantly affect TFLO. Demand for floating-rate securities tends to increase during periods of rising interest rates.
Growth Trajectory
Growth depends on investor demand for protection against rising rates. No changes to the ETF strategy have been noted.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
TFLO benefits from BlackRock's scale and brand recognition, attracting a significant share of assets in the floating rate Treasury bond ETF market. Its large AUM enhances liquidity and trading efficiency. The ETF's focus on U.S. Treasury securities minimizes credit risk. The low expense ratio compared to actively managed funds is a significant advantage. The ETF also directly passes through the benefit of the variable interest rates of the floating rate notes, allowing investors to indirectly participate in interest rate adjustments.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
Volatility is generally low, given the focus on U.S. Treasury securities.
Market Risk
Primary risk is tied to changes in interest rates, although the floating rate structure mitigates some of this risk. Changes in monetary policy could negatively affect the underlying notes.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
Investors seeking a liquid and transparent way to gain exposure to U.S. Treasury floating rate notes, particularly those concerned about rising interest rates.
Market Risk
Suitable for investors seeking to mitigate interest rate risk and diversify their fixed income portfolio, especially in environments where rate hikes are expected.
Summary
The iShares Treasury Floating Rate Bond ETF (TFLO) provides exposure to U.S. Treasury floating rate bonds, offering a hedge against rising interest rates. BlackRock's strong brand and large AUM contribute to TFLO's liquidity and efficiency. While the ETF is subject to interest rate risk, its floating rate structure helps mitigate this. It's a suitable option for investors seeking to manage interest rate risk within their fixed income allocation.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- iShares.com
- Morningstar.com
- ETF.com
Disclaimers:
Data is based on available information and may not be entirely up-to-date. Investment involves risk, including the potential loss of principal.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About iShares Treasury Floating Rate Bond ETF
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The fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of the underlying index and will invest at least 90% of its assets in U.S. Treasury securities that BFA believes will help the fund track the underlying index. The underlying index is a market capitalization-weighted index that measures the performance of floating rate public obligations of the U.S. Treasury.
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