EXCLUSIVE: Interest Rates Rode The Elevator Up, But Analyst Predicts They'll Take 'The Stairs Coming Down'
Portfolio Pulse from Surbhi Jain
Greg McBride, CFA, predicts that interest rates, which rose quickly, will decrease gradually. He advises savers to seek high-return opportunities and borrowers to reduce high-cost debt. The real estate market is expected to remain a seller's market with high prices and limited inventory, positively impacting real estate ETFs. Mortgage ETFs may see mixed effects due to rising home prices. Legislative acts like the CHIPS and Infrastructure Acts suggest building a diversified portfolio, with large ETFs providing a stable investment strategy.

March 26, 2024 | 3:01 pm
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iShares MBS ETF may face mixed impacts due to rising home prices affecting mortgage demand.
While rising home prices can increase the value of MBS, they also make it harder for buyers to afford homes, affecting demand.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF may see mixed outcomes from the real estate market's dynamics.
The appreciation of mortgage-backed securities may be offset by decreased mortgage demand due to high home prices.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
POSITIVE IMPACT
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF is well-positioned to benefit from a diversified investment strategy.
Advising a diversified portfolio, IVV offers a low-cost, stable way to gain U.S. equity exposure, aligning with legislative impacts.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 65
RELEVANCE 75
POSITIVE IMPACT
iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF stands to gain from the current trends in the real estate market.
The ongoing seller's market and high home prices are likely to positively impact the value of assets within IYR.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
The Schwab US REIT ETF may benefit from the current real estate market conditions with high home prices.
High home prices and a limited inventory support a strong real estate market, potentially boosting SCHH's value.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust could benefit from a diversified investment strategy amid legislative changes.
Building a diversified portfolio is recommended, and SPY, as a large U.S. equity ETF, offers a stable investment option.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 65
RELEVANCE 75
POSITIVE IMPACT
The Vanguard Real Estate ETF may see positive impacts from rising home prices in a seller's market.
Rising home prices indicate a healthy real estate market, which can increase the value of real estate assets within VNQ.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF could see positive impacts from a focus on diversified, low-cost portfolios.
VOO, as a major U.S. equity ETF, benefits from the advice to build diversified portfolios, especially in the current legislative environment.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 65
RELEVANCE 75
POSITIVE IMPACT
The Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF could see an uptick due to favorable market conditions for real estate.
A seller's market with rising home prices is beneficial for real estate ETFs like XLRE, indicating potential value increase.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80