The Underrated Potential of Active Fixed Income ETFs, According to BlackRock's Rick Rieder

BlackRock's Chief Investment Officer of Fixed Income, Rick Rieder, believes that investors underestimate the potential of actively managed fixed income exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Rieder highlighted the success of BlackRock's Flexible Income ETF (BINC), which has outperformed its peers by capitalizing on current market opportunities. BINC's allocations are based on the attractiveness of different markets, with a focus on non-U.S. credit, U.S. high yield credit, and U.S. investment grade credit. Rieder emphasized the advantage of active management in generating higher yields and managing volatility effectively. The fund has benefited from opportunities overseas, particularly in Europe, due to favorable currency swap rates and a stronger dollar.