iShares Broad Global Government Bond

ETF description

This ETF aims to give investors exposure to a wide range of government bonds issued by countries around the world. Government bonds are essentially loans made to national governments, which pay interest over time and return the original amount at the end of the loan period. These types of investments are often considered lower‑risk compared to company shares, although they can still be affected by changes in interest rates, inflation, and currency values.

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 BBG Global Aggregate Treasury index is made up of bonds from both developed and emerging markets, and includes a variety of maturities, which means some loans will be repaid sooner than others. The bonds are all issued in their local currencies, so the ETF’s performance can also be influenced by changes in exchange rates.