GOVT: Still A Buy, But For Different Reasons

The iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF provides diversified exposure to the full U.S. Treasury yield curve, from 1 to 30 years. GOVT is managed by BlackRock Fund Advisors, with a low expense ratio of 0.05% and approximately $33 billion in assets. The ETF exclusively holds investment-grade U.S. Treasuries, offering safety and government backing for risk-averse investors.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 31, 2025

Treasuries' October Curse Is About to End. What to Watch Next.

The iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF is on course for its first positive October since 2019.

Barrons • Oct 24, 2025

GOVT: Treasury Volatility Falls To Multi-Year Lows Ahead Of Fed Rate Cuts

I maintain a hold rating on GOVT, as lower rates and less yield squeeze make it less compelling than a quarter ago. GOVT offers low-cost, highly liquid access to the full US Treasury curve, with a 4.05% yield to maturity and moderate duration risk. Despite weak price momentum and seasonal headwinds, the current yield provides more cushion against interest rate rises than in prior years.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 14, 2025

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Morningstar • Jun 12, 2025

GOVT: U.S. Economy About To Weaken Considerably, Buy Treasuries For The Short Term

The iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF (GOVT) offers low-cost exposure to U.S. Treasury bonds with a current yield of over 4% and a duration of 5.8. With U.S. economic uncertainty and potential recession, GOVT ETF is appealing as a safe haven, especially given recent equity market volatility and declining consumer confidence. Tariff uncertainties and potential inflation spikes make GOVT ETF a prudent choice, with expected Fed cuts and regulatory reforms potentially supporting long-term U.S. Treasury demand.

Seeking Alpha • May 8, 2025

GOVT: Put Defense On The Field, Tariffs Are Only A Piece Of The Puzzle

Tariffs aren't everything. We believe the U.S. is in late cycle growth and that isolated events such as an intensifying trade war merely accelerates a hard-ish landing argument. A myriad of reasons could explain the recent treasury bond performance-to-recession outlook decoupling. We maintain that the iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF can protect against risk in the longer term. Our outlook includes 10-year yields falling below 3% within the next 12 months, GOVT might benefit from such a scenario if it increases its effective duration while maintaining hybrid exposure.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 10, 2025

GOVT: Inflation Indeed Here To Stay And Risks Anchoring Higher

The iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF offers low expense ratios and zero credit risk, but its duration is high. Expectations of inflation are high, a harbinger for higher inflation, reflective of aggregate decision making in anticipation of tariffs. Other parts of the US' current policy agenda are also additional sources of inflation.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 29, 2025

5% Yield Bonds Vs. REITs - Here's Why One Crushes The Other Long Term

Interest rates are historically high. Bonds often offer higher yields than REITs. Yet, REITs crush them over the long run. Here's why.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 8, 2025

GOVT: Diversification And A High Yield

GOVT offers broad exposure to Treasuries with low interest rate risk and at a low expense ratio of 0.05%. The ETF's performance is consistent with market reactions to the pandemic and the Fed's policies, making forward-looking assessments easier. Despite potential rate cuts, I expect a stable yield due to strong economic conditions, persistent inflation, and a currently cautious Fed.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 23, 2025

ETF Strategies to Follow Amid Likely Fed Rate Cut

Expectations of Fed rate cuts have been rising lately due to continued signs of cooling inflation.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 13, 2024