Benjamin C. Barry recommends buying the SGOV ETF for cash needed within 12 months due to its nearly 4% yield and low price volatility, making it suitable amid interest rate uncertainty. He rates the TLT ETF a Hold because, despite its attractive 5.7% yield, the extra income only partially offsets rising long-term bond yields. The outlook for TLT depends on upcoming CPI data and the Federal Reserve's October meeting, which could lead to a more dovish stance and an upgrade to Buy. Long bond yields have been rising, with the 10-year yield near its highest since 2002, influencing these recommendations.
On Pluang, TLT trades at USD 78.45 with a 1-day gain of 0.51%, while SGOV is priced at USD 100.46, down 0.06% for the day. TLT sees higher sell activity at 85% compared to SGOV's 74%. These figures reflect current investor behavior as of Oct 13, 2026 12:41 WIB.
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