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BofA warns rising Treasury yields and slowing equity inflows could fuel volatility. Here are low-beta ETFs that could provide a defensive shield.
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U.S. stock markets declined on September 1, 2026, as rising crude oil prices and Treasury yields pressured equities following escalating U.S.-Iran tensions. The S&P 500 fell 0.71%, the Dow dropped 0.79%, and the Nasdaq declined 1.03%, with technology stocks leading the selloff. Growth stocks underperformed value stocks, while oil surged 5%.
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Invesco's assets under management rose 4.7% in August 2026 to $2.56 trillion, driven by $49 billion in market gains and $27.6 billion in long-term net inflows. ETFs, QQQ, and liquidity products led growth, with QQQ AUM climbing 8% and liquidity AUM rising 15.6%. The company's strong first-half momentum and diversified investment platform position it well for continued asset gathering.
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Invesco senior managing director Jeffrey H. Kupor sold 26,002 shares valued at $702,314 on July 2, 2026, but this was a non-discretionary tax withholding event related to restricted stock unit vesting, not a voluntary sale. The transaction is insignificant for investors to monitor. More importantly, Invesco posted its 11th consecutive quarter of positive organic growth with $22 billion in net inflows, $2.2 trillion in assets under management, and raised its dividend while authorizing a $1 billion buyback.