SPHD is trading at $56.44, up 5.63% versus the August 19 close, with Treasury’s decision to at least double longer-term bond buybacks supporting rate-sensitive value, real-estate, utility, and high-dividend shares.
- The 30-year yield fell toward 5.19%.
- Major U.S. futures are slightly lower, and no major economic release is scheduled; the move may reflect thin ETF liquidity or indicative pricing rather than a broad rally.
- No SPHD holding represents more than 5% of the fund.