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CLOZ ETF Offers 7% Yield Amid Higher Rates Risks
The Eldridge BBB-B CLO ETF (CLOZ) has delivered a 7% yield and 11% annualized returns since 2023 by holding mezzanine CLO tranches that reset coupons with short-term rates. Monthly distributions for CLOZ have decreased from $0.22 to $0.17 per share due to rate cuts. The fund is designed to maintain benefits as short-term rates, currently at 3.75% since December 11, 2025, remain elevated. This structure could attract institutional credit investors seeking higher yields in a rising interest rate environment, making it significant for those looking to optimize bond fund investments.
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CLOA ETF Sees 6.2M Shares Acquired by Richard Bernstein Advisors
Richard Bernstein Advisors LLC acquired 6,186,664 shares of the iShares AAA CLO Active ETF (CLOA) for approximately $320.66 million, representing 9.3% of the firm's assets under management (AUM) as of March 31, 2026. The ETF is priced at $51.85, down 0.36% from its 52-week high, with a one-year total return of 6.2%. This purchase positions CLOA among the top five holdings of the firm, indicating a strategic shift towards capital preservation and income generation through AAA-rated collateralized loan obligations. Richard Bernstein Advisors has reported a total of 227 positions and $3.45 billion in AUM.
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CLOA Position Increases by 63,417 Shares Valued at $3.3M
Inspirion Wealth Advisors increased its position in the iShares AAA CLO Active ETF (CLOA) by 63,417 shares, equating to an estimated value of $3.3 million, according to a recent SEC filing dated April 8, 2026. Following this transaction, CLOA now comprises 3.64% of Inspirion's reportable assets. As of April 7, 2026, CLOA shares reported a 6.3% increase over the past year, despite trailing the S&P 500 by 31 percentage points. The fund's objective is to provide capital preservation and current income with a 5.2% dividend yield, targeting income-seeking investors.
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Cramer: PTON Sell-Off Creates Buying Opportunities Amid Fear
On CNBC's 'Mad Money', Jim Cramer warned investors against selling high-quality stocks amid market fear rather than fundamentals. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell by 0.39% and 0.73%, while the Dow gained 0.11%. He emphasized that the current stock declines are not aligned with business realities, notably in cybersecurity, where he mentioned Palo Alto Networks (PANW) CEO Nikesh Arora purchased $10 million in stock. Cramer indicated that the rise of AI should enhance cybersecurity demand rather than diminish it, and urged investors to view recent sell-offs of companies like Meta Platforms (META) as overreactions.
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