iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF

The iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF is an exchange-traded fund that focuses on providing investors with exposure to U.S. Treasury bonds with maturities between 7 to 10 years. This ETF is designed to track the performance of the ICE U.S. Treasury 7-10 Year Bond Index, thereby offering a way to invest in this specific segment of the U.S. government bond market. The primary function of this ETF is to offer a balanced risk profile, attracting investors who seek income from treasury bonds while wishing to mitigate interest rate risk compared to longer-dated bonds. As U.S. Treasury securities are backed by the full faith and credit of the federal government, this ETF serves as a conservative investment vehicle, commonly used for capital preservation and portfolio diversification. Due to its intermediate duration, it is particularly impacted by changes in interest rate expectations, often serving as a barometer for monetary policy shifts. Its market significance lies in providing a liquid, transparent, and cost-effective means to access U.S. government debt, making it a staple in both individual and institutional portfolios.