iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF
GOVTBATSBlackRockFixed Income
As of Oct 28, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $41.55B
- Expense ratio
- 0.05%
- Dividend yield
- 3.75%
- Holdings
- 225
- 52-week range
- $21.73$23.39
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 12.18M
GOVT ETF: iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis
iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $22.14 - $22.21 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $23.39 |
| 52-Week Low | $21.73 |
| Open | $22.21 |
| Volume (last close) | 9.97M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 12.18M |
| 1 Day Change | +0.79% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | +0.98% |
| 6 Month Change | −2.86% |
| YTD Change | −3.39% |
| 1 Year Change | −4.53% |
| 5 Year Change | −15.57% |
| 10 Year Change | −14.02% |
| Annual Dividend | $0.83 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.75% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Dividend Growth YoY | +5.36% |
| Years Dividend Growth | 4 |
| Assets (AUM) | $41.55B |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.05% |
| Total Holdings | 225 |
| Inception Date | Feb 13, 2012 |
| 50-Day MA | $22.18 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $22.68 |
| RSI | 53.12 |
| Stochastic %K | 84.42 |
| Stochastic %D | 82.68 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 28, 2026. Data sources and methodology
GOVT at a Glance
iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF (GOVT) is a fixed income ETF from BlackRock, launched in February 2012. It manages $41.55B in assets and charges a 0.05% expense ratio, about $5 a year per $10,000 invested.
As of its Apr 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 225 positions. The largest are United States Treasury Notes 1.375% (T.1.375 11.15.31, 5.27%), United States Treasury Notes 2.625% (T.2.625 02.15.29, 2.93%) and United States Treasury Notes 2.75% (T.2.75 02.15.28, 2.60%). The top 10 holdings make up 21.9% of the fund.
It pays distributions yielding 3.75% at the Oct 28, 2026 close, $0.83 per share over the trailing 12 months. As of the Oct 28, 2026 close, the share price is down 4.5% over one year, down 15.6% over five years and down 14.0% over ten years (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF
What is the current price of GOVT?
The latest GOVT price is $22.15 (Oct 28, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $21.73–$23.39. The share price is down 4.5% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for GOVT?
GOVT's annual expense ratio is 0.05%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Fixed Income ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does GOVT pay dividends?
Yes, GOVT pays a 3.75% dividend yield (trailing 12 months, at the Oct 28, 2026 close). The most recent ex-dividend date was October 1, 2026. View full dividend history in the Dividends section.
What are the top holdings of GOVT?
As of Apr 4, 2026, GOVT's largest holdings are United States Treasury Notes 1.375% (5.3%), United States Treasury Notes 2.625% (2.9%), United States Treasury Notes 2.75% (2.6%) (combined weight: 10.8%). The fund holds 225 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does GOVT compare to similar ETFs?
Compare GOVT (0.05% expense ratio, $41.55B AUM) against similar Fixed Income ETFs using the ETF Screener. Filter by expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance to find alternatives.