Overview
Description
The iShares Swiss Domestic Government Bond 7-15yr ETF is a fixed-income exchange-traded fund that seeks to track the performance of the Swiss domestic government bonds' market with maturities ranging from seven to fifteen years. This ETF's primary function is to provide investors access to a diversified portfolio of Swiss government-issued bonds within this maturity bracket. Notable features of this financial asset include its focus on sovereign bonds, which are typically considered safer investments due to the backing of the national government.
The ETF is particularly influential in the Swiss financial market as it relates to interest rates and monetary policy. It serves institutional investors and individuals seeking stable returns through exposure to medium to long-term government debt securities. As a part of the wider iShares family, it benefits from BlackRock’s extensive experience and expertise in managing ETFs. The fund plays a critical role in the fixed-income sector, offering liquidity, diversification, and potential for income generation to those invested in the Swiss economic landscape. Its strategic place aids in the balancing of portfolios against volatility in more aggressive or high-risk asset classes.
About
Instrument type
ETF
Country
Switzerland
MIC code
XSWX