I can’t guarantee that the above investing ideas will make your portfolio rate-proof; however, these strategies can potentially help you reduce the negative impact of rising rates as well as help capture the opportunities presented by the new rate regime. Learn more about these strategies for rising rates, and the exchange traded funds (ETFs) that can help you put them into action, at iShares.com.
Funds that can provide access to these strategies include the iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW) and the iShares U.S. Financial Services ETF (IYG), which can provide exposure to the U.S. Tech and U.S. Financials ex-REITs sectors, respectively. Meanwhile, the iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO), is one way to access dividend growers, and ETFs, such as the iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF (FLOT) and the iShares Short Maturity Bond ETF (NEAR), can help you shorten your duration, while the iShares 1-3 Year Credit Bond ETF (CSJ), is among the funds that can aid you in gaining credit exposure. Learn more about these products at iShares.com.
Heidi Richardson is a Global Investment Strategist at BlackRock. She is also Head of Investment Strategy for U.S. iShares.