GBF

iShares Government/Credit Bond ETF

$105.02

+0.00%

Market closed. Last update: 10:54 PM ET

📎 Investment Objective

The iShares Government/Credit Bond ETF (GBF) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of U.S. government and investment-grade corporate bonds.

Overview

ETF tracking iShares Government/Credit Bond ETF

Category Fixed Income

Issuer BlackRock

Inception Date 2007-12-06

Market Cap $136.5M

Average Volume N/A

Dividend Yield 3.18%

52-Week Range $101.08 - $106.42

VWAP $105.10

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Investment Summary

📎 Investment Objective

The iShares Government/Credit Bond ETF (GBF) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of U.S. government and investment-grade corporate bonds.

🎯 Investment Strategy

The ETF employs a representative sampling strategy to track the index, holding a subset of the securities in the index that collectively provides similar investment characteristics to the full index. The fund invests primarily in U.S. government and investment-grade corporate bonds.

✨ Key Features

Broad exposure to U.S. government and investment-grade corporate bonds
Low-cost index-based approach
Potential for stable income and lower volatility compared to stocks
Diversification across different bond issuers and maturities

⚠️ Primary Risks

Interest rate risk: Bond prices may decline as interest rates rise
Credit risk: Issuers may default on their debt obligations
Liquidity risk: Difficulty buying or selling bonds in volatile markets
Reinvestment risk: Coupons may need to be reinvested at lower yields

👤 Best For

This ETF may be suitable for investors seeking stable income, lower volatility, and diversification within their fixed-income allocation. It is best suited for investors with a moderate risk tolerance and a medium-term investment horizon.