🟢 Large Blend ETF (HLAL) is trading 5.56% up in pre-market amid thin liquidity

HLAL is trading 5.56% higher before the August 12, 2026 open, likely reflecting thin pre-market liquidity rather than an ETF-specific catalyst.

• S&P 500 futures rose 0.29% and Nasdaq futures 0.69%; investors are positioning for July CPI at 8:30 a.m. ET, with 0.1% monthly headline and 2.5% core inflation year over year expected.
• Asian equities and firmer U.S. futures support risk appetite, while Middle East tensions and elevated oil prices remain risks.