GOVT

📎 Investment Objective

The iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF (GOVT) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of U.S. Treasury bonds.

✨ Key Features

• Provides exposure to a broad portfolio of U.S. Treasury bonds
• Seeks to track the performance of the ICE U.S. Treasury Core Bond Index
• Designed for investors looking for low-risk, investment-grade fixed income exposure
• Extremely low expense ratio of 0.00%

⚠️ Primary Risks

• Interest rate risk - The value of the bonds may decline if interest rates rise
• Reinvestment risk - Proceeds from maturing bonds may need to be reinvested at lower yields
• Liquidity risk - The ETF may have difficulty trading certain bonds in volatile or uncertain market conditions
• Credit risk - The U.S. government may fail to make timely payments on its debt obligations

👤 Best For

This ETF is best suited for conservative, risk-averse investors seeking stable, low-risk exposure to high-quality U.S. Treasury bonds as a core fixed income holding or for capital preservation purposes. It may be appropriate for investors with a longer-term time horizon who are willing to accept modest returns in exchange for low volatility.