FTSE Goldman Sachs UK Gilts 1 – 10 Years

ETF description

This ETF focuses on UK government bonds, known as gilts, with maturities ranging from one to ten years. Government bonds are essentially loans to the government, and investors receive interest payments in return. By investing in this ETF, investors get exposure to a diversified selection of these bonds, meaning they don’t have to buy individual bonds themselves.

Because the bonds in this ETF have relatively short to medium time frames (up to 10 years), it is generally less sensitive to large shifts in interest rates compared to longer‑term bonds. This might make it more appealing to conservative investors who are looking for relatively stable returns and are less concerned about taking on higher risks.

This ETF could be attractive to investors looking for a way to balance risk in their portfolios by adding a fixed‑income element, which is often seen as less volatile than stocks.

Issuer details

Founded in 1988, Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) is a leading global asset management firm and a part of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. With over $2 trillion in assets under management as of June 2024, Goldman Sachs offers a range of investment products covering various market segments. Notable ETFs include the Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF (GSLC) and the Goldman Sachs Access Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (GIGB), reflecting GSAM’s commitment to providing investors with innovative and diversified investment solutions.

Index details

The UK Gilts 1 – 10 Years index provides investors with targeted exposure to short‑term UK government bonds, focusing on maturities between 1 and 10 years. By investing in secure and low‑risk sovereign debt, the index aims to capture the performance of British gilts with minimal interest rate sensitivity.