Invesco has expanded its suite of alternative income solutions with the launch of a hybrid bond ETF.

Vanguard has introduced new currency-hedged share classes for three fixed income ETFs that deliver core access to Treasury, gilt, and US dollar corporate bond markets.

Vanguard has launched a new fixed income ETF in Europe providing exposure to US Treasury bonds at the short end of the maturity spectrum.

Satrix Managers has launched the first global aggregate bond ETF in South Africa, providing investors with comprehensive fixed income exposure in a single ticker.

UBS has introduced a new currency-hedged share class for its ETF tracking euro area corporate bonds issued by firms with strong environmental, social, and governance (ESG) characteristics.

DWS has unveiled a new socially responsible ETF in Europe providing exposure to euro-denominated, short-term bonds from corporate issuers.

Amundi has expanded its suite of socially responsible investing (SRI) ETFs with the launch of a fund providing exposure to the euro aggregate bond market. The Amundi Index Euro Agg SRI UCITS ETF DR – EUR (EGRI FP) has listed on Euronext Paris with an expense ratio of 0.16%. Fannie Wurtz, Head of Amundi ETF, Indexing and Smart Beta, commented, “The Euro Aggregate exposure is an essential building block that strengthens our existing SRI range, offering investors the opportunity to build a diversified responsible investing portfolio tailored to their individual objectives.”

BlackRock has introduced a suite of four asset allocation ETFs catering to socially responsible investors. Tailored for different investor risk appetites, the funds invest to varying degrees in a mix of iShares equity and fixed income ETFs that incorporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria. Carolyn Weinberg, Managing Director and Global Head of Product for iShares, said the funds were “designed to simplify the ESG investment process with single-ticker solutions.”

By Will Goldthwait, Portfolio Strategist, Global Cash and Fixed Income, State Street Global Advisors.

For investors who are still feeling cautious, ultra-short-term bond strategies may be an appropriate way to supplement cash positions. Such strategies can be used as an intermediate investment to increase the yield of a cash allocation.

Franklin Templeton has expanded its suite of actively managed fixed income ETFs in the US with the launch of a fund providing exposure to Treasury securities. The Franklin Liberty US Treasury Bond ETF (FLGV US) has listed on NYSE Arca and comes with an expense ratio of 0.09%. Patrick O’Connor, Global Head of ETFs for Franklin Templeton, commented, “The launch of FLGV further exemplifies our steadfast belief that active management is critical to achieving investor goals in fixed income.”