"Interest rate cuts are finally materializing, and growth is expected to slow, with 2026 expected to be a policy transition year. BlackRock ETFs like iShares Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:IAU), iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF (NYSEARCA:KXI), and iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond Buywrite Strategy ETF (BATS:TLTW) are looking increasingly attractive. This is because many investors are preparing to move out of Treasuries due to falling yields, but are demanding downside risk protection at the same time."
"The three ETFs we will be discussing today have this characteristic while giving investors exposure to the stock market. Buying them before 2026 arrives will get you ahead of the curve before more investors pile into defensive + dividend themes in the coming months. Focusing on BlackRock's iShares brand can be a good idea, as this is the world's largest ETF franchise. BlackRock has plenty of experience with ETFs. You often get lower fees, far more liquidity, and the best tax treatment possible."
"The iShares Gold Trust gives you exposure to physical gold. Gold prices have been surging, and they're turning into an essential asset to have in your portfolio. It can now serve multiple purposes at once in the current environment. Soaring prices mean you get solid upside potential without increasing your exposure to tech stocks that may plateau next year. Moreover, trends are likely to continue as central banks have continued buying gold."
Interest rate cuts are beginning and economic growth is expected to slow, with 2026 seen as a policy transition year. Many investors plan to move out of Treasuries as yields fall while demanding downside risk protection. BlackRock iShares ETFs IAU, KXI, and TLTW offer defensive exposure with dividend characteristics and downside protection ahead of an expected shift into defensive themes. Choosing iShares provides lower fees, greater liquidity, favorable tax treatment, and lower closure risk due to issuer scale. IAU delivers physical gold exposure amid surging prices and central bank buying, offering upside potential if rate cuts continue.
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