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title: "Bond and volatility ETFs surge as market risks mount"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286626488.md"
description: "Bond ETFs saw record inflows of $32 billion in April 2026 as investors sought high yields amid rising interest rates and inflation. Additionally, volatility ETFs gained popularity due to market uncertainties from oil price fluctuations and geopolitical tensions. JPMorgan predicts that automation, active ETF growth, and tokenization will significantly reshape the $19.5 trillion ETF market."
datetime: "2026-05-16T00:53:18.000Z"
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# Bond and volatility ETFs surge as market risks mount

Record bond inflows: Bond ETFs attracted $32 billion in April 2026, with investors locking in high yields amid elevated interest rates and inflation. Volatility hedge demand: Volatility ETFs gain traction as oil price swings, Middle East tensions, and inflation risks keep markets on edge. ETF market evolution: JPMorgan sees automation, active ETF growth, and tokenization transforming the $19.5 trillion ETF landscape.

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