iShares USD Treasury Bond 1 – 3 Years

ETF description

This ETF invests in U.S. Treasury bonds with maturities between one and three years. Treasury bonds are government‑issued securities, considered low‑risk since they are backed by the U.S. government. The fund aims to provide stable returns through regular interest payments from these short‑term bonds. Due to their shorter maturity period, these bonds are less sensitive to interest rate changes, offering lower risk compared to long‑term bonds.

This ETF may appeal to investors seeking a conservative, low‑risk investment option, particularly those who prioritise capital preservation and income generation.

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 US Treasury Bonds 1 – 3 Years index provides investors with targeted exposure to short‑term U.S. government debt, focusing on Treasury bonds with maturities ranging from 1 to 3 years. By concentrating on this short‑duration segment of the Treasury market, the index offers a low‑risk investment option with reduced sensitivity to interest rate changes.