SGOVETF

XBIL, a smart beta ETF launched in March 2023, offers exposure to 6-month US Treasury securities with $772.58 million in assets under management. The fund has a low 0.15% expense ratio and 3.65% dividend yield, but features concentrated holdings with only 2 positions. Alternative Treasury ETFs like BIL and SGOV offer larger asset bases and comparable or lower expense ratios.

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates to 3.75%-4% in September as inflation accelerated to 3.7% annually, driven by persistent services inflation despite energy price concerns. Services inflation proved more resilient than energy prices, suggesting price pressures may persist longer. Several ETFs are highlighted as potential inflation hedges, including commodity funds, value stocks, and short-term treasury bonds.