iShares EUR Govt Bond 3 – 5yr

ETF description

This ETF aims to track the performance of short‑term government bonds issued by Eurozone countries. These bonds typically have maturities between three and five years, meaning they are repaid relatively quickly compared to longer‑term bonds. By focusing on this maturity range, the ETF provides exposure to lower‑risk fixed‑income assets, as shorter‑term bonds are generally less sensitive to interest rate changes than longer‑dated bonds.

This ETF may appeal to investors seeking a more stable and predictable investment option within the fixed‑income category. It could also be suitable for those looking to park their money in lower‑risk assets while maintaining some exposure to the Eurozone’s economic environment.

Issuer details

iShares ETFs are issued and managed by BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management company.

With 800+ products globally and over $2trn in assets (as at June 2024), iShares ETFs are a flexible, low‑cost way for investors to gain exposure to various market segments, including fixed income, emerging markets and broad‑based indexes.

Index details

The Bloomberg Euro 3 – 5 Year Treasury Bond Index measures the performance of the Eurozone government bond market and currently includes bonds from Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia and Spain. Only bonds issued in euros or legacy euro currencies with a maturity between one and up to (but not including) three years are included.