My Replacement For Cash: SHV

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Summary

  • The iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF (SHV) is a low-volatility ETF holding short-term Treasuries, ideal for parking idle cash with a low expense ratio of 0.15%.
  • SHV offers interest income on Treasuries, closely tracking short-term interest rates, making it a better alternative to traditional savings accounts.
  • I use SHV to earn interest on idle cash, keeping my checking accounts low to avoid losing potential interest income. That's pretty much the whole purpose of these ETFs.
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It's time for a quick look at the iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:SHV).

This is a very simple ETF. It holds short-term Treasuries. The duration is very low, and the credit quality is all Treasuries, so you can expect volatility to

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