Overview
Description
The iShares Treasury 1-3 Year UCITS ETF USD Accumulating is an exchange-traded fund that aims to track the performance of the ICE U.S. Treasury 1-3 Year Bond Index. This ETF primarily invests in U.S. Treasury bonds with maturities between one to three years, offering investors exposure to the short-term government debt market. Its primary function is to provide a cost-effective and diversified investment vehicle for accessing U.S. government securities, catering to those interested in stable, lower-risk bond instruments. As an accumulating ETF, it reinvests income back into the fund instead of distributing dividends, making it appealing for investors focused on capital growth. The fund plays a significant role in fixed-income portfolios, often acting as a conservative component due to the perceived safety of U.S. Treasury bonds. These characteristics make it a particularly beneficial tool for managing interest rate risk and preserving capital in volatile market conditions.
About
Instrument type
ETF
Country
Switzerland
MIC code
XSWX