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Two Blokes Jul 29 -
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U.S. investment-grade bonds gained 1.21% in Q2, driven by volatility from trade and fiscal policy uncertainty, but stabilized as inflation and employment data improved. Intermediate-term bonds and BBB-rated credits outperformed, while high-yield and emerging-market bonds saw the strongest gains as risk appetite increased late in the quarter. The ETF's sector allocation and security selection in financials and industrials contributed positively versus its benchmark, with an underweight to Treasurys and focus on corporate credit.
