iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF

The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF is an exchange-traded fund designed to track the performance of an index that consists of U.S. Treasury bonds with maturities of 20 years or longer. Its primary function is to provide investors with broad exposure to long-term U.S. government debt, thus offering a means to gain capital appreciation opportunities and potential income from interest payments. Notable for its focus on government-backed securities, this ETF tends to be attractive to investors seeking relative safety and stability, especially during volatile market conditions. Its holdings are mostly in long-term bonds, making it a vital tool for those looking to hedge interest rate risks or balance portfolio duration. With its focus on longer maturities, it plays a significant role in the fixed-income segment by offering a counterbalance to equities, particularly during periods of economic uncertainty or deflationary pressures.