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iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF
GOVT performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 24, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.88% | +0.29% | +0.48% | +3.89% | +8.27% | -1.41% |
| Flows | +$754M | +$5.89B | +$7.75B | +$13.98B | +$15.67B | +$28.01B |
Characteristics
The iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF is built to track the ICE U.S. Treasury Core Bond Index 4PM - 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 | 223 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | February 14, 2012 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 223
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Maturity
Credit rating
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +3.95% | +3.72% | +5.08% | +5.67% |
Max drawdown | -2.34% | -2.34% | -7.09% | -16.63% |
Max drawdown duration | 54d | 54d | 237d | 1724d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 69d | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of April 27, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is GOVT?
GOVT is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by iShares.
What index does GOVT track?
GOVT tracks the ICE U.S. Treasury Core Bond Index 4PM - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does GOVT invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to US Investment Grade Government Bonds. It is part of the segment: US Government Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of GOVT?
The total expense ratio (TER) of GOVT is 0.05%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was GOVT launched?
GOVT was launched on February 14, 2012, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of GOVT?
GOVT is issued by iShares.
What is the AUM of GOVT?
As of April 24, 2026, GOVT manages $41.09 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has GOVT performed recently?
As of April 24, 2026, GOVT delivered a return of 0.88% over the past month (1M performance), 0.29% over the past three months (3M), and 0.48% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for GOVT?
As of April 24, 2026, GOVT has seen net flows of +$754M in the past month (1M flow) and +$7.75B year-to-date (YTD).
Does GOVT pay dividends?
As of April 24, 2026, GOVT has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 3.51%.
How many holdings are in GOVT
As of March 31, 2026, GOVT holds 223 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is GOVT?
As of March 31, 2026, GOVT holds 223 securities, with 27.35% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of GOVT?
As of March 31, 2026, GOVT holds a portfolio of 223 underlyings, with its largest positions including USA, Notes 1.375% 15nov2031, USD (F-2031), USA, Notes 2.625% 15feb2029, USD (B-2029) and USA, Notes 2.75% 15feb2028, USD (B-2028). These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does GOVT invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, GOVT has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does GOVT focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, GOVT is primarily exposed to Sovereign.
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