iShares ULTB ETF (ASX:ULTB)

iShares 20+ Year U.S. Treasury Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF

About the ULTB ETF

ULTB aims to provide investors with the performance of the Bloomberg Ausbond Govt 15+ Yr Index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of bonds issued by the Australian Commonwealth Government and Australian Semi-Governments that have a remaining maturity of fifteen years or more.

ULTB ETF Performance Review

1
Year

3
Year

5
Year

Since
Inception

6.05

Running
Yield

3.88

Yield To
Maturity

4.58

Data Current To: 28/02/2025

Our review of ULTB ETF

Low risk

Hedged

Takes interest rate risk

What we like about the ULTB ETF

Very high quality portfolio

Things to be aware of about the ULTB ETF

Concentrated

New fund with no track record

ULTB ETF Investment Strategy

ULTB aims to provide investors with the performance of the ICE U.S. Treasury 20+ Year Bond AUD Hedged Index, before fees and expenses.

What does the ULTB ETF Invest In?

ULTB is a Government Bond ETF.

US Treasuries with more than 20 years unto maturity

ULTB ETF Credit Quality

The average credit quality of the ULTB ETF is AA.

A detailed breakdown of the credit quality is expressed below.

ULTB Frequently Asked Questions

What index does the ULTB ETF aim to replicate?

The ULTB ETF aims to replicate the ICE US Treasury 20+ Year Bond AUD Hedge Index.

How often does ULTB ETF pay distributions?

The distribution frequency of ULTB is Semi-Annually.

When did the ULTB ETF start?

The inception date of the ULTB ETF was 06/09/2024.

What are the number of holdings in the ULTB ETF?

Total number of holdings in ULTB is 1 as of 28/02/2025.

What are the management fees for the ULTB ETF?

The annual management fees for the ULTB ETF are 0% p.a. Learn more about ETF fees in this article.

How can I invest in the ULTB ETF?

ULTB is an Exchange Traded Fund, and units may be bought or sold on the ASX like shares. Learn how to buy and sell ETFs in this article.

Does the ULTB ETF have a minimum investment amount?

No, there is no minimum to invest in the BlackRock ULTB ETF. Exchange Traded Funds in general do not have a minimum investment amount required by the issuer. However, if you choose to invest through a broker, they may choose to set their own minimum investment amount.

Are there any performance fees associated with the ULTB ETF?

No, ULTB has no performance fee. This is one of the advantages of Exchange Traded Funds, as they are traded like shares, you’ll generally only pay a commission to buy or sell units and an ongoing management fee.

About The Issuer Of The ULTB ETF: BlackRock

For more than 30 years, BlackRock has offered a range of solutions for institutions, financial professionals and individuals, to help them take control of their financial security.

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