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iShares Government/Credit Bond ETF
GBF performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 17, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.14% | -0.69% | +0.02% | +3.64% | +11.00% | -3.26% |
| Flows | +$10M | +$10M | +$10M | -$11M | -$23M | +$42M |
Characteristics
The iShares Government/Credit Bond ETF is built to track the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Government/Credit Total Return Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | iShares |
| N° of holdings | 3287 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | January 5, 2007 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of May 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 3,287
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Maturity
Credit rating
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +3.75% | +3.60% | +4.98% | +5.82% |
Max drawdown | -1.79% | -2.74% | -5.70% | -18.51% |
Max drawdown duration | 65d | 138d | 138d | 1808d |
Time to recover | 36d | N/A | 47d | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of June 30, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
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| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is GBF?
GBF is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by iShares.
What index does GBF track?
GBF tracks the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Government/Credit Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does GBF invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to US Investment Grade Aggregate Bonds. It is part of the segment: US Aggregate Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of GBF?
The total expense ratio (TER) of GBF is 0.2%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was GBF launched?
GBF was launched on January 5, 2007, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of GBF?
GBF is issued by iShares.
What is the AUM of GBF?
As of July 17, 2026, GBF manages $133.82 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has GBF performed recently?
As of July 17, 2026, GBF delivered a return of -0.14% over the past month (1M performance), -0.69% over the past three months (3M), and 0.02% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for GBF?
As of July 17, 2026, GBF has seen net flows of +$10M in the past month (1M flow) and +$10M year-to-date (YTD).
Does GBF pay dividends?
As of July 17, 2026, GBF has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 3.79%.
How many holdings are in GBF
As of May 31, 2026, GBF holds 3287 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is GBF?
As of May 31, 2026, GBF holds 3287 securities, with 9.7% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of GBF?
As of May 31, 2026, GBF holds a portfolio of 3287 underlyings, with its largest positions including FHLB, 3.25% 16nov2028, USD (4973), BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury and USA, Notes 4% 28feb2030, USD (H-2030). These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does GBF invest in?
As of May 31, 2026, GBF has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does GBF focus on?
As of May 31, 2026, GBF is primarily exposed to Sovereign.
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