FYI: As we brace for a rising interest rate environment, exchange traded fund investors may adopt a bond ladder strategy to hedge against the risks through maturity- or target-date ETF options.
With the Fed intent on hiking rates ahead, investors can implement a bond laddering strategy through defined-maturity bond funds to hedge their fixed-income positions.
Regards,
Ted
http://www.etftrends.com/2016/05/41-target-maturity-bond-etfs-for-rising-rates/