BNDD

BNDD, as opposed to its sibling fund—IVOL, aims to protect against deflation or negative long-term interest rates. The actively managed portfolio consists of US treasuries (or treasury-based ETFs) and options strategies of any maturity including long options, long spreads, and butterflies. These over-the-counter options are expected to appreciate in value as the US interest rate curve flattens or inverts, however, investors should note that option premiums may incur additional cost in a steady interest rate environment.