article thumbnail

SSGA launches first actively managed corporate and municipal target maturity ETFs in the US

The TRADE

Named SPDR SSGA MyIncome ETFs, the suite looks to offer investors the ability to build their own custom bond ladder portfolios to manage their respective cash flow, interest rate risk, and liquidity needs. The suite consists of 14 actively managed target maturity ETFs with various maturity years ranging from 2026 to 2034.

article thumbnail

Retail boost is driving volumes off-exchange, Liquidnet finds

The TRADE

Despite retail flows not necessarily adding much in terms of available liquidity, Liquidnet noted that book depth, lower correlations and reduced volatility had improved for traders and portfolio managers. Last week, JP Morgan cited the biggest retail flows on record, with non-professional investors buying $1.5

Retail 62
article thumbnail

DTCC’s FICC bolsters VaR calculator capabilities ahead of US Treasury clearing requirements

The TRADE

The updated risk tools seek to support firms as they prepare for the expansion of US Treasury clearing in 2025 and 2026. Market participants are able to determine whether they can take advantage of greater margin savings on a combined portfolio, including eligible positions at GSD and future contracts.