iShares Core € Govt Bond UCITS ETF

iShares Core € Govt Bond UCITS ETF is a physically replicated exchange-traded fund that seeks to track the Bloomberg Euro Treasury Bond Index, comprising investment grade government bonds issued by Eurozone member states. It provides diversified exposure to Euro-denominated sovereign debt across all maturities, with key issuers including France, Italy, Germany, Spain, and others, featuring around 530 holdings for broad representation. The ETF employs a sampling methodology to mirror the index's performance while maintaining a low total expense ratio and semi-annual distribution of interest income to investors. Domiciled in Ireland and UCITS compliant, it operates as part of iShares III plc, managed by BlackRock Asset Management Ireland Limited, with State Street serving as administrator and custodian. Launched in 2009, iShares Core € Govt Bond UCITS ETF plays a significant role in fixed income portfolios, offering regional government bond access with characteristics like an effective duration of approximately 6.9 years and weighted average maturity of 8.7 years, appealing to those seeking Eurozone sovereign debt exposure.