Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF (NYSEMKT:SCHO) and iShares Core 1-5 Year USD Bond ETF (NASDAQ:ISTB) both target short-duration bonds, but ISTB charges a higher fee, offers a marginally higher yield, and holds a much broader mix of securities than SCHO. SCHO and ISTB are both designed for investors seeking lower-risk, income-focused exposure to short-term bonds, but they differ in cost, diversi...
Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF (NYSEMKT:SCHO) and iShares Core 1-5 Year USD Bond ETF (NASDAQ:ISTB) both target short-duration bonds, but ISTB charges a higher fee, offers a marginally higher yield, and holds a much broader mix of securities than SCHO. SCHO and ISTB are both designed for investors seeking lower-risk, income-focused exposure to short-term bonds, but they differ in cost, diversification, and risk. This comparison unpacks those distinctions to help investors decide which ETF may appeal, depending on their priorities for cost, yield, and portfolio makeup. Snapshot (cost & size) Metric SCHO ISTB Issuer Schwab IShares Expense ratio 0.03% 0.06% 1-yr return (as of 2026-02-27) 0.7% 1.7% Dividend yield 4.0% 4.1% Beta 0.05 0.11 Assets under management (AUM) $12.3 billion $4.8 billion Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year monthly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. ISTB charges twice the annual fee of SCHO, making SCHO the more affordable option. However, ISTB’s yield edges out SCHO’s by 0.1 percentage points, which may appeal to those prioritizing a slightly higher income stream. Performance & risk comparison Metric SCHO ISTB Max drawdown (five years) -5.73% -9.34% Growth of $1,000 over five years $952 $954 What's inside ISTB focuses on a broad basket of U.S. dollar–denominated bonds with maturities between one and five years, spanning investment-grade issuers across corporate, government, and securitized markets. With six thousand nine hundred seventy-seven holdings, ISTB offers significant diversification. Its top positions are Treasury Notes with varying maturities, and the fund’s thirteen-year track record means it has weathered several interest rate cycles. SCHO, by contrast, is more concentrated, with just ninety-seven holdings and a focus on U.S. Treasury securities. Its largest positions are Treasury Notes and a small money market holding. While both funds...
There is no shortage of red-hot growth stocks available. Some companies are churning out impressive revenue growth rates in the landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), and investors need to be aware of them in order to make huge profits. However, some stocks aren't as well-known as others. Finding these under-the-radar red-hot growth stocks can be a huge boost to your portfolio if you're right....
There is no shortage of red-hot growth stocks available. Some companies are churning out impressive revenue growth rates in the landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), and investors need to be aware of them in order to make huge profits. However, some stocks aren't as well-known as others. Finding these under-the-radar red-hot growth stocks can be a huge boost to your portfolio if you're right. I've got my eyes on three of them, and each looks like an intriguing stock to buy this year. 1. SoundHound AI SoundHound AI (SOUN 0.99%) increased its revenue by 59% during the fourth quarter of 2025. SoundHound AI combines audio recognition technology with generative AI, which is a field with huge potential. There is a big market opportunity for its software, as customer service reps could be replaced and enhanced by SoundHound AI's technology. These are massive costs for medical, insurance, and financial institutions, and if SoundHound AI can conquer this market, it's bound to be a long-term winner. Expand NASDAQ : SOUN SoundHound AI Today's Change ( -0.99 %) $ -0.09 Current Price $ 8.54 Key Data Points Market Cap $3.6B Day's Range $ 8.17 - $ 8.63 52wk Range $ 6.52 - $ 22.17 Volume 743K Avg Vol 25M Gross Margin 33.07 % Right now, it's making inroads into these sectors, but the primary area it has seen success in is restaurant drive-thru automation. While this is a comparatively small sector, it allows SoundHound AI to offer clients a good example of what's possible. SoundHound AI is also currently out of favor with investors. At the time of this writing, it's down around 60% from its all-time high, and actually looks like a fairly compelling buy right now compared to just a few months ago. This is a rare opportunity to scoop up a red-hot growth stock at a discount, and investors should take advantage of it. 2. Nebius Nebius (NBIS 4.71%) is expected to post the fastest growth rate of any company on this list during 2026. At the end of 2025, its annual run rate (ARR) was $...
Key Points SoundHound AI is down significantly from its all-time high. Nebius expects monster growth in 2026. IonQ could see great success later down the road. 10 stocks we like better than SoundHound AI › There is no shortage of red-hot growth stocks available. Some companies are churning out impressive revenue growth rates in the landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), and investors need to b...
Key Points SoundHound AI is down significantly from its all-time high. Nebius expects monster growth in 2026. IonQ could see great success later down the road. 10 stocks we like better than SoundHound AI › There is no shortage of red-hot growth stocks available. Some companies are churning out impressive revenue growth rates in the landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), and investors need to be aware of them in order to make huge profits. However, some stocks aren't as well-known as others. Finding these under-the-radar red-hot growth stocks can be a huge boost to your portfolio if you're right. I've got my eyes on three of them, and each looks like an intriguing stock to buy this year. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » 1. SoundHound AI SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) increased its revenue by 59% during the fourth quarter of 2025. SoundHound AI combines audio recognition technology with generative AI, which is a field with huge potential. There is a big market opportunity for its software, as customer service reps could be replaced and enhanced by SoundHound AI's technology. These are massive costs for medical, insurance, and financial institutions, and if SoundHound AI can conquer this market, it's bound to be a long-term winner. Right now, it's making inroads into these sectors, but the primary area it has seen success in is restaurant drive-thru automation. While this is a comparatively small sector, it allows SoundHound AI to offer clients a good example of what's possible. SoundHound AI is also currently out of favor with investors. At the time of this writing, it's down around 60% from its all-time high, and actually looks like a fairly compelling buy right now compared to just a few months ago. This is a rare opportunity to scoop up a red-hot growth stock at a discount, and i...
Senators Ask Treasury To Unilaterally Index Capital Gains, Bypassing Congress Senators Ted Cruz and Tim Scott are asking Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to unilaterally implement a major capital gains tax cut -- by letting taxpayers adjust their cost basis to account for the effects of inflation . In a letter they intended to send on Tuesday, the pair will argue that it's within Bessent's authori...
Senators Ask Treasury To Unilaterally Index Capital Gains, Bypassing Congress Senators Ted Cruz and Tim Scott are asking Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to unilaterally implement a major capital gains tax cut -- by letting taxpayers adjust their cost basis to account for the effects of inflation . In a letter they intended to send on Tuesday, the pair will argue that it's within Bessent's authority to make such a move, without the need for legislation, “Using your executive authority to … eliminate an unfair inflation tax on everyday Americans is the single most pro-growth economic action the administration can take unilaterally, and it would boost savings, spur investment, and create jobs nationwide,” Cruz and Scott wrote in the letter reviewed by the Washington Post . To appreciate the injustice of the status quo , consider an investor who paid $10,000 for a stock in January 2010, and sold it for $15,000 in January 2026. On a CPI inflation-adjusted basis, the investment has only grown by $10.22 in real terms. However, the investor is forced to pay tax on a supposed gain of $5,000. By some estimates, a third of all unrealized capital gains represent the effects of inflation . "American families and job creators should not have to pay taxes on phantom income," said a group of more than 30 conservative organizations and individuals in a letter to President Trump last month. "Our tax brackets are indexed to inflation for a reason—we don't think a worker who gets a raise that barely keeps pace with inflation should face a tax increase. The same principle should apply to savings. In their letter to Bessent, the two senators also argue that capital gains tax relief can also help ease the woes of America's pricy housing market , pointing to people who have large unrealized gains on their homes, making them reluctant to sell. Note that owner-occupied properties can currently use an exclusion of up to $250,000 in gains for singles, and $500,000 for married couples filing j...
Indonesia’s central bank intervened to protect the rupiah as emerging markets came under pressure following the Iran war. “Bank Indonesia will continue to be present in the market to maintain exchange rate stability and prevent the impact of the escalating Middle East conflict,” Senior Deputy Governor Destry Damayanti , said in a statement Wednesday. The central bank will continue to implement “fi...
Indonesia’s central bank intervened to protect the rupiah as emerging markets came under pressure following the Iran war. “Bank Indonesia will continue to be present in the market to maintain exchange rate stability and prevent the impact of the escalating Middle East conflict,” Senior Deputy Governor Destry Damayanti , said in a statement Wednesday. The central bank will continue to implement “firm and consistent interventions” in offshore non-deliverable forward as well as in onshore non-deliverable forward, spot and bond markets, she said. The Iran war is curbing appetite for risky assets, prompting central banks in India and Turkey to also intervene to defend their currencies on Monday. Rising oil prices are boosting concern over inflation and the trade deficit for Indonesia, as it imports about half of its oil requirements. The rupiah slid 0.4% to 16,919 per dollar on Wednesday, inching closer to its weakest level on record. Emerging Market Rally Unravels as Investors Shun Risk on Iran Indonesia, India Intervene to Support Currencies Amid Iran War Turkey Defends Lira as Iran War Puts Markets Under Pressure Damayanti said the rupiah’s depreciation remained aligned with the region while foreign exchange reserves was stable at $154.6 billion at the end of January.
Fintel reports that on February 25, 2026, MACQUARIE RESEARCH upgraded their outlook for Ampol Limited - Depositary Receipt (OTCPK:CTXAY) from Neutral to Outperform. Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 4.39% Upside As of February 26, 2026, the average one-year price target for Ampol Limited - Depositary Receipt is $46.21/share. The forecasts range from a low of $42.37 to a high of $50.22. The average p...
Fintel reports that on February 25, 2026, MACQUARIE RESEARCH upgraded their outlook for Ampol Limited - Depositary Receipt (OTCPK:CTXAY) from Neutral to Outperform. Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 4.39% Upside As of February 26, 2026, the average one-year price target for Ampol Limited - Depositary Receipt is $46.21/share. The forecasts range from a low of $42.37 to a high of $50.22. The average price target represents an increase of 4.39% from its latest reported closing price of $44.27 / share. See our leaderboard of companies with the largest price target upside. The projected annual revenue for Ampol Limited - Depositary Receipt is 33,622MM, an increase of 7.19%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 2.80. What is the Fund Sentiment? There are 1 funds or institutions reporting positions in Ampol Limited - Depositary Receipt. This is unchanged over the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to CTXAY is 0.00%, an increase of 7.79%. Total shares owned by institutions decreased in the last three months by 0.00% to 5K shares. What are Other Shareholders Doing? Rhumbline Advisers holds 5K shares. No change in the last quarter. Fintel is one of the most comprehensive investing research platforms available to individual investors, traders, financial advisors, and small hedge funds. Our data covers the world, and includes fundamentals, analyst reports, ownership data and fund sentiment, options sentiment, insider trading, options flow, unusual options trades, and much more. Additionally, our exclusive stock picks are powered by advanced, backtested quantitative models for improved profits. Click to Learn More This story originally appeared on Fintel. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
It will likely be a “messy” month for airlines operating throughout the Middle East as travellers stuck in major transit hubs are slowly rerouted and repatriated after days of turmoil due to the ongoing conflict in Iran. Experts say airlines are well-versed in disruptions, with entire teams dedicated to what is known as “irregular operations”. But while minor issues can be resolved in a matter of ...
It will likely be a “messy” month for airlines operating throughout the Middle East as travellers stuck in major transit hubs are slowly rerouted and repatriated after days of turmoil due to the ongoing conflict in Iran. Experts say airlines are well-versed in disruptions, with entire teams dedicated to what is known as “irregular operations”. But while minor issues can be resolved in a matter of days, the sheer scale of the airline industry that operates in the region will be a complex puzzle that will take much longer to work through. Dubai international airport is one of the busiest in the world, with more than 95 million passengers transiting through in 2025 alone. Doha’s Hamad international airport handled more than 54 million. Both have been shuttered for days. Sign up: AU Breaking News email John Cox, an aviation expert and retired airline pilot with more than 14,000 hours of flight time, said there are processes for disruptions in flight plans. Teams coordinate behind the scenes to find aircraft, source the teams to fly them, make sure the planes undergo necessary maintenance and, ultimately, see passengers on their way. “This is not unprecedented. The scale of it is,” Cox said. The former pilot pointed to conditions in the United States, where weather events such as blizzards will regularly take out major airports for two or three days at a time. Operations centres will run for 24 hours a day, for days at a time, “reassembling the airlines” to get things back on track. “With a two- or three-day blizzard it takes generally four or five days to return to regular operations,” he said. “But, you can generally, in 48 hours or so, have most of it put back together, meaning you’re starting to move passengers again and get them where they need to go.” The situation in the Middle East, however, is much more complicated. Air travel is more popular than ever and many planes do not have many extra seats in the best of times. “We’re talking about Abu Dhabi, Doha and Dub...