Scott Bessent's Big Announcement Could Be Bad News for These 2 Bond ETFs

Key Points:

• U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced plans to at least double buybacks of long-term U.S. Treasury bonds to lower yields and reduce borrowing costs, but the bond market remains skeptical as 30-year Treasury yields have risen to 5.275%, a 15-year high.
• Investors doubt the buyback plan's ability to significantly lower long-term yields, warning that long-term Treasury bond ETFs like Vanguard Extended Duration Treasury ETF (EDV) and iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) may continue to face price declines due to rising interest rates.
• The underlying cause of higher long-term yields is the $40 trillion U.S. national debt, which ongoing government borrowing and spending are unlikely to reduce soon, leading bond investors worldwide to demand higher yields.
• Given the risks of rising interest rates and inflation, diversified bond ETFs like the Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND) are recommended over long-duration Treasury ETFs, as they hold a broader range of maturities and are less sensitive to interest rate increases.
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