Why Fixed Income ETFs Are Having A Moment — And How To Use Them

Thanks to Monarch for partnering with me! Start your free trial and get 50% off your first year of total money clarity using my link https://monarchmoney.yt.link/OmtoySE or code street50 for 50% Off Monarch Core tier. Fixed income ETFs are quietly having one of their strongest years ever. Northern Trust’s Danielle Rutsky breaks down why investors are piling into muni bonds and bond ladders — and how these tools help boost income, manage cash flow, and protect against inflation and rate risk. 00:00:00 Introduction: Danielle Rutsky 00:00:18 Bond ETF flow drivers 00:01:32 Investor goals from ETF trends 00:02:19 Starting points for portfolio income 00:03:40 Who should buy muni bonds? 00:05:35 Case for TIPS today 00:06:42 Expected Muni & TIPS returns 00:07:47 Bond laddering explained 00:08:47 Bond ladders vs. regular bond ETFs 00:09:28 Trade-offs of bond ladders 00:10:16 Best candidates for bond ladders 00:11:05 Rapid Fire: This or That Subscribe | http://t.st/TheStreetTV Earn. Live. Invest. | https://www.thestreet.com/ TheStreet Pro | https://pro.thestreet.com/ #Investing #Stocks #wallstreet Recorded: July 14, 2026 Camera: Julian Pinto & Shawn Elias Producers: Caroline Woods & Rebecca Mezistrano