SHV
iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF
📎 Investment Objective
The iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF (SHV) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of U.S. Treasury bonds with remaining maturities of less than one year.
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Investment Summary
📎 Investment Objective
The iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF (SHV) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of U.S. Treasury bonds with remaining maturities of less than one year.
🎯 Investment Strategy
The ETF invests in a portfolio of U.S. Treasury securities with less than one year remaining until maturity. By focusing on short-term Treasuries, the fund aims to provide low-risk exposure to the U.S. government bond market.
✨ Key Features
- Invests in short-term U.S. Treasury bonds with less than one year to maturity
- Designed to provide low-risk, low-volatility exposure to the U.S. government bond market
- Extremely low expense ratio of 0.00%
- Suitable for investors seeking capital preservation and liquidity
⚠️ Primary Risks
- Interest rate risk: The value of the fund's holdings may decline if interest rates rise
- Credit risk: The risk that the U.S. government may default on its debt obligations
- Liquidity risk: The fund may have difficulty selling its holdings in times of market stress
- Reinvestment risk: As bonds mature, the fund may need to reinvest at lower prevailing interest rates
👤 Best For
This ETF is best suited for conservative investors seeking low-risk exposure to U.S. government bonds, particularly those looking to preserve capital and maintain liquidity. It may be appropriate as a cash management or short-term fixed income allocation within a diversified portfolio.
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