Overview
Description
The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond BuyWrite Strategy ETF is an exchange-traded fund that combines bond investment with an options strategy. This financial instrument primarily focuses on maintaining exposure to the long-term U.S. Treasury bond market while employing a buy-write, or covered call, strategy to generate additional income. By investing in government bonds with maturities exceeding 20 years, this ETF provides investors with strong, dependable returns rooted in the security of U.S. Treasury securities, renowned for their negligible credit risk.
The buy-write strategy incorporated in the ETF involves selling, or 'writing', call options on the underlying bonds. This approach aims to offset potential portfolio volatility and enhance yield through the premiums earned from the options, which can be particularly attractive in low-interest-rate environments. The ETF holds significance in the market by offering investors the dual advantage of stable government bond exposure along with the potential for higher returns via options-related income. This makes it a salient choice for those seeking a combination of capital preservation and income generation within the fixed-income sector.
About
Address
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Phone
1-800-474-2737
Website
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Instrument type
ETF
Country
Mexico
MIC code
XMEX