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iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF (GOVT) Price, Holdings, & News

$22.44
-0.18 (-0.80%)
(As of 06/7/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$22.44
$22.48
50-Day Range
$22.12
$22.63
52-Week Range
N/A
Volume
4.02 million shs
Average Volume
N/A
Market Capitalization
$25.36 billion
Assets Under Management
$25.59 billion
Dividend Yield
2.94%
Net Expense Ratio
0.05%
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About iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF (BATS:GOVT)

The iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF (GOVT) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the ICE U.S. Treasury Core Bond index. The fund tracks a market-weighted index of fixed-rate nonconvertible U.S. Treasury securities with a remaining maturity of one year or more. GOVT was launched on Feb 14, 2012 and is managed by BlackRock.

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Fund Details

Issuer
iShares
Fund Name
iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF
Tax Classification
Regulated Investment Company
Inception Date
2/14/2012
Fund Manager
James Mauro, Scott Radell
Web
N/A
Phone
N/A

Fund Focus

Asset Class
Fixed Income
Benchmark
IDC US Treasury Core Index (4PM) (USD)
Category
U.S. Government
Focus
Treasury
Development Level
Developed Markets
Region
North America
Number of Holdings
200

Fund Statistics

Assets Under Management
$25.59 billion
Average Daily Volume
$4.47 million
Discount/Premium
0.01%

Administrator, Advisor and Custodian

Administrator
State Street Bank and Trust Company
Advisor
BlackRock Fund Advisors
Custodian
State Street Bank and Trust Company
Distributor
BlackRock Investments, LLC
Transfer Agent
State Street Bank and Trust Company
Trustee
N/A
Lead Market Maker
Virtu Financial

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
1,130,000,000
Beta
0.13
Creation Unit
100,000
Creation Fee
$250.00
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iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF Expenses

TypeGOVTTreasury ETFsFixed Income ETFsBATS ETFsAll ETFs
Management Fee0.05%0.28%0.32%0.56%0.51%
Other Expenses0.00%0.35%0.27%0.51%0.58%
Total Expense0.05%0.36%0.40%0.68%0.70%
Fee Waiver0.00%-0.32%-0.24%-0.34%-0.56%
Net Expense0.05%0.33%0.35%0.63%0.58%

iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF (GOVT) Holdings & Exposure

Top 10 GOVT Holdings

  • TREASURY NOTE - 1.38 2031-11-15
    Holding Weight: 4.97%
  • TREASURY BOND - 1.88 2051-02-15
    Holding Weight: 3.53%
  • TREASURY NOTE - 3.13 2028-11-15
    Holding Weight: 3.20%
  • TREASURY NOTE - 2.63 2029-02-15
    Holding Weight: 2.85%
  • TREASURY NOTE - 2.75 2028-02-15
    Holding Weight: 2.54%
  • TREASURY NOTE - 1.63 2026-05-15
    Holding Weight: 2.52%
  • TREASURY NOTE - 2.25 2027-02-15
    Holding Weight: 2.27%
  • TREASURY NOTE - 0.38 2025-11-30
    Holding Weight: 2.26%
  • TREASURY NOTE - 0.75 2026-08-31
    Holding Weight: 1.84%
  • TREASURY BOND - 3.75 2043-11-15
    Holding Weight: 1.81%

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GOVT Geographic Exposure

Should I Buy iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF Stock? GOVT Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF:

  • The iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF provides a safe haven for investors during times of market volatility, as U.S. Treasury bonds are considered low-risk assets.
  • Investing in U.S. Treasury bonds can act as a hedge against inflation, as these bonds are backed by the U.S. government and typically offer a fixed interest rate.
  • With the current stock price of iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF being stable, investors can benefit from consistent returns and capital preservation.
  • U.S. Treasury bonds are highly liquid assets, allowing investors to easily buy and sell shares of the ETF as needed.
  • For risk-averse investors, the iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF offers a reliable source of income through regular interest payments.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF for these reasons:

  • During periods of rising interest rates, the value of U.S. Treasury bonds may decline, leading to potential capital losses for investors.
  • Compared to other investment options, U.S. Treasury bonds typically offer lower returns, which may not be sufficient for investors seeking higher yields.
  • Market fluctuations can impact the performance of the iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF, potentially leading to short-term volatility in returns.
  • Investors should consider the opportunity cost of investing in U.S. Treasury bonds, as other asset classes may offer greater growth potential over the long term.
  • Given the current economic environment, investors should assess the impact of inflation on the real returns generated by U.S. Treasury bonds.
These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

GOVT ETF - Frequently Asked Questions

How have GOVT shares performed in 2024?

iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF's stock was trading at $23.04 at the start of the year. Since then, GOVT stock has decreased by 2.6% and is now trading at $22.44.
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How often does iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF?

iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF declared a dividend on Friday, May 31st. Stockholders of record on Monday, June 3rd will be given a dividend of $0.0594 per share on Friday, June 7th. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, June 3rd. This is an increase from the stock's previous dividend of $0.06.
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What does GOVT invest in?

iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF is a fixed income fund issued by iShares. GOVT focuses on treasury investments and follows the IDC US Treasury Core Index (4PM) (USD). The fund's investments total to approximately $25.59 billion assets under management.

What is the management fee for iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF?

iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF's management fee is 0.05% and has no other recorded expenses or fee waivers. The net expense ratio for GOVT is 0.05%.

What other stocks do shareholders of iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF investors own include Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B), Visa (V), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Kinder Morgan (KMI), Pfizer (PFE), Procter & Gamble (PG), QUALCOMM (QCOM) and Verizon Communications (VZ).

Who are iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF's major shareholders?

iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Allworth Financial LP (2.38%), Peavine Capital LLC (0.87%), Mutual Advisors LLC (0.73%), Hirtle Callaghan & Co LLC (0.55%), Nationwide Fund Advisors (0.51%) and Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (0.44%).

How do I buy shares of iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF?

Shares of GOVT stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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This page (BATS:GOVT) was last updated on 6/9/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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