iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF (GOVT)
| Assets | $43.30B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.05% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Forward PE | n/a |
| Shares Out | 1.94B |
| Dividend | $0.84 (3.78%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Nov 2, 2026 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 20,523,515 |
| Open | 22.33 |
| Previous Close | 22.31 |
| Day's Range | 22.28 - 22.34 |
| 52-Week Low | 21.73 |
| 52-Week High | 23.39 |
| Beta | 0.19 |
| Holdings | 236 |
| Inception Date | Feb 14, 2012 |
About GOVT
Fund Home PageThe iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF (GOVT) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the ICE U.S. Treasury Core Bond index. The fund tracks a market-weighted index of fixed-rate nonconvertible U.S. Treasury securities with a remaining maturity of one year or more. GOVT was launched on Feb 14, 2012 and is issued by BlackRock.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | $0.07364 | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | $0.07059 | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | $0.07606 | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $0.07252 | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | $0.06846 | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | $0.0709 | Jun 4, 2026 |
Performance
GOVT had a total return of -0.03% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.21%.
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