USFR: Skate To Where The Puck Is

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Summary

  • The Federal Reserve is expected to make three rate cuts in 2024, shifting to an easier monetary policy.
  • Treasury bill yields closely follow Fed Funds policy rates, so the income from the USFR ETF will decrease as rates are cut.
  • To protect against rate cuts, investors may want to consider lengthening the duration of their 'cash' holdings with 2-year treasury funds.

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In my most recent article on the WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund ETF (NYSEARCA:USFR) written in early November, I noted the Federal Reserve was pausing its policy rate increases, which suggest policy rates may be peaking.

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