The Schwab Intermediate-Term US Treasury ETF (SCHR), which tracks 3-10 year US Treasuries, is currently challenged by rising yields due to persistent inflation, Fed hawkishness, and geopolitical uncertainty. These factors are pushing yields higher, threatening the ETF's nearly 5-year duration. Additionally, AI investment trends negatively impact this duration. As a result, investors are advised to avoid SCHR for now and consider idiosyncratic exposures or floating rate instruments instead, given the current interest rate and inflation environment.
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