ATLASiShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF (GOVT): outlook, holdings and fees
iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF (GOVT) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by iShares. The expense ratio is 0.05% and the yield is 3.67%. The ten largest holdings are 32% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on GOVT
| Last price | $22.29 (-0.1%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 68% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $22.22 – $22.61 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.3% |
| Distribution yield | 3.67% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
GOVT fund facts
| Issuer | iShares |
|---|---|
| Theme | Treasuries |
| Assets under management | $41.7B |
| Expense ratio | 0.05% |
| Number of holdings | 10 |
| Portfolio turnover | 23% |
| Inception | Feb 14, 2012 |
| Exchange | CBOE |
The fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of the underlying index and will invest at least 90% of its assets in U.S. Treasury securities that BFA believes will help the fund track the underlying index. The underlying index includes publicly-issued U.S. Treasury securities that have a remaining maturity greater than one year and less than or equal to thirty years and have $300 million or more of outstanding face value.
GOVT top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| United States Treasury Notes 2.38% | – | 4.93% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 3.75% | – | 4.42% |
| United States Treasury Bonds | – | 3.35% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 1.88% | – | 3.38% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 2.25% | – | 3.28% |
| United States Treasury Notes 2.25% | – | 2.79% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 2.75% | – | 2.50% |
| United States Treasury Notes 2.75% | – | 2.44% |
| United States Treasury Notes 1.63% | – | 2.42% |
| United States Treasury Notes 1.88% | – | 2.34% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
GOVT returns and risk
| Year to date | -2.2% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | -1.7% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +3.4% |
| 5 years (annualised) | -0.9% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +0.6% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 5.1% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | -0.25 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
GOVT: frequently asked questions
What does GOVT invest in?
iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are United States Treasury Notes 2.38% (4.9%), United States Treasury Bonds 3.75% (4.4%), United States Treasury Bonds (3.4%), United States Treasury Bonds 1.88% (3.4%), United States Treasury Bonds 2.25% (3.3%).
What is the GOVT expense ratio?
0.05% a year: about $5.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the GOVT dividend yield?
3.67%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will GOVT go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 68%, with a likely range (50%) of $22.22 to $22.61 from $22.29 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has GOVT performed?
Year to date -2.2%, one year -1.7%, three years +3.4% a year, five years -0.9% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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