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iShares Treasury Floating Rate Bond ETF (TFLO)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: 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 08/14/2025 |
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 interest payments that adjust to current interest rates, offering potential inflation protection. TFLO invests primarily in U.S. Treasury securities with floating interest rates.
Reputation and Reliability
BlackRock, the issuer, is one of the world's largest asset managers, known for its extensive ETF offerings and strong reputation.
Management Expertise
BlackRock has a dedicated team of fixed-income portfolio managers with expertise in managing Treasury bond portfolios.
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 investment results of an index composed of U.S. Treasury floating rate bonds.
Composition Primarily invests in U.S. Treasury floating rate bonds.
Market Position
Market Share: TFLO's market share within the floating rate bond ETF sector is significant but subject to fluctuation based on AUM and trading volume compared to peers.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 3673000000
Competitors
Key Competitors
- WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund (USFR)
- Invesco Treasury Collateral ETF (CLTL)
- First Trust Senior Floating Rate ETF (FNIO)
Competitive Landscape
The floating rate Treasury ETF market is concentrated between TFLO and USFR. TFLO benefits from BlackRock's brand and larger AUM which leads to higher liquidity. USFR has lower expense ratio which is its competitive advantage.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Historical performance varies with interest rate environments; past performance does not guarantee future results.
Benchmark Comparison: Performance should be compared to the Bloomberg US Treasury Floating Rate Bond Index.
Expense Ratio: 0.15
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
TFLO generally exhibits strong liquidity due to its large AUM and popularity.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread is typically tight, reflecting the ETF's high liquidity.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Economic factors such as inflation expectations, Federal Reserve policy, and overall interest rate levels influence TFLO's performance.
Growth Trajectory
Growth trends are tied to investor demand for inflation protection and expectations regarding interest rate hikes.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
TFLO benefits from BlackRock's strong brand recognition and extensive distribution network. It has higher AUM that leads to more liquidity. It provides targeted exposure to U.S. Treasury floating rate bonds, which offer potential inflation protection. BlackRock's expertise in fixed-income management enhances investor confidence.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
Volatility is typically lower than broader equity markets due to the underlying U.S. Treasury securities.
Market Risk
The primary risk is interest rate risk, although floating rate bonds adjust to changing rates. Credit risk is minimal due to the backing of the U.S. government.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
Investors seeking inflation protection, stability, and exposure to U.S. government debt in their fixed income allocation.
Market Risk
Suitable for long-term investors seeking diversification and a hedge against rising interest rates.
Summary
TFLO offers targeted exposure to U.S. Treasury floating rate bonds, providing potential inflation protection and stability. Its returns are dependent on the floating rate coupon. As a result, investors seeking consistent income streams with minimal credit risk can consider this ETF. BlackRock's management and high liquidity provide additional benefits.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- iShares.com
- BlackRock.com
- Morningstar.com
- etf.com
Disclaimers:
The data and analysis provided are for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market conditions can change rapidly, and past performance is not indicative of future results.
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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