Interest RatesOct 27, 2026, 3:18 AM ETiShares Floating Rate Bond ETF (FLOT)LQD, IEF, MBBBinary Tree Analytics5.91K FollowersiShares Floating Rate Bond ETF stands out in 2026, outperforming other investment grade fixed income due to its floating rate structure.FLOT offers near-zero duration, high credit quality (71% AA/A), and a low default risk with a 1.85-year weighted average maturity.With SOFR projected to rise by 70 bps, FLOT's yield could approach 5%, making it attractive in a persistent inflation and rising rates scenario.We are upgrading FLOT to 'Buy', favoring it over fixed coupon alternatives like LQD in environments with inflationary pressures and potential monetary tightening.Nico De Pasquale Photography/DigitalVision via Getty ImagesInvestment grade fixed income has done very poorly in 2026, with treasuries, MBS and corporate bonds down. But not all investment grade fixed income is created equal, and some pockets of that market segment have done justThis article was written byBinary Tree Analytics5.91K FollowersWith a banking trading background, Binary Tree Analytics ('BTA') aims to provide transparency and analytics in respect to capital markets instruments and trades. BTA focuses on CEFs, ETFs and Special Situations, and aims to deliver high annualized returns with a low volatility profile. We have been investing for 20 years after obtaining a Finance major at a top university.Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.Comments