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iShares Delists Currency Lines for 10 ETF Share Classes
iShares will delist currency trading lines for 10 of its ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) share classes. This operational change is part of strategic adjustments within the company to streamline its offerings. The specific share classes affected were not detailed in the article. This decision might influence trading volumes and market engagement with the impacted ETFs, which is relevant for investors looking at ETF options for exposure in various currencies.
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Nasdaq 100 Gains 1.2% After Worst Day Since April 2025
U.S. stock futures are indicating a higher opening, with Nasdaq 100 contracts up by 1.2% after experiencing a 4.2% drop on Friday, marking the worst single-day decline for the index since April 2025. S&P 500 contracts are up 0.6%, while Dow futures added approximately 100 points. The iShares Semiconductor ETF had its steepest drop in over six years at 10%, but is currently rebounding, gaining nearly 4% pre-market. Crude oil prices saw increases, briefly surpassing $92 a barrel due to tensions in the Middle East, but retreated following diplomatic statements about a potential ceasefire.
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VCIT and IGIB Bond ETFs Compared: Size, Returns, and Yields
The Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCIT) and iShares 5-10 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (IGIB) have similar expense ratios and returns, with VCIT at 0.03% and IGIB at 0.04%. As of March 24, 2026, VCIT reported a 1-year return of 6.16% and a dividend yield of 4.74%, while IGIB had a return of 6.19% and a yield of 4.72%. VCIT has $68.5 billion in total assets, significantly larger than IGIB's $17.4 billion. Both ETFs suffered similar maximum drawdowns of approximately 20.56% for VCIT and 20.63% for IGIB over the past five years, indicating comparable risks. This analysis is important for investors looking for low-cost, moderate-income investment options in the corporate bond market.
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