iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond Fund

The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond Fund is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that primarily focuses on providing exposure to the U.S. Treasury bonds with maturities of 20 years or more. This fund is a popular choice for investors seeking stable, long-term capital preservation and interest income, as it invests in U.S. government securities considered to have low credit risk. The fund tracks the performance of the ICE U.S. Treasury 20+ Year Bond Index, offering investors a diversified portfolio of long-duration government bonds. Its main function is to provide the advantages of long-term government bond investments, such as lower volatility compared to equities and a hedge against economic downturns. By doing so, it plays a crucial role in fixed-income investment strategies, particularly for those focusing on interest rate fluctuation sensitivities, inflation protection, and strategic portfolio diversification. The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond Fund is significant in the financial market for its role in facilitating government borrowing and influencing interest rates and monetary policy.