EPFR Market Insights: Ultra-Short Bond Funds Set Record Inflows —What’s Driving It?

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The uncertainty created during the first half of 2025 by US President Donald Trump’s fiscal and trade policies has spurred investors to cut duration risk and boost their liquidity. Among the asset classes that they are turning to are ultra short-term bond funds. While still a niche group, the Ultra Short Term Bond Funds tracked by EPFR have seen inflows – which are in record-setting territory YTD at over $35 billion – and their asset base soar in recent months.

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