GOVT · iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF
Issuer: BlackRock
A bond ETF tracking the ICE U.S. Treasury Core Bond Index, providing diversified exposure to U.S. Treasury securities with remaining maturities over one year. U.S. government credit risk is low, but the fund remains exposed to interest-rate risk. It distributes income monthly and has a 0.05% annual expense ratio.
ETF · US ETF average
Long-term returns ★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ Five-year cumulative total return near -3.6%.
Stability ★★★★★★★★☆☆ Five-year maximum price drawdown near 19.2%.
Costs ★★★★★★★★★★ Very low annual expense ratio of 0.05%.
Upside potential ★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ Best calendar-year return: about 4.2% in 2023.
Liquidity ★★★★★★★★☆☆ One-year average daily turnover around $230 million.
Performance
1-month total return: 1%
1-year total return: -1%
5-year total return: -4%
Stability
1-month MDD: -1%
1-year MDD: -7%
5-year MDD: -19%