What is iShares 7-10 year Treasury bond ETF?

The iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF (IEF) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of U.S. Treasury bonds with remaining maturities between seven and ten years.

Which ETF is best for a one-size-fits-all Treasury holding?

Investors looking for a one-size-fits-all Treasury holding can use a broad-based ETF like GOVT over mixing-and-matching VGSH, VGIT and VGLT. This ETF tracks the ICE U.S. Treasury Core Bond Index, which holds just shy of 200 Treasury bonds ranging from one to 30 years in maturity.

Should you invest in the Bloomberg Treasury bond ETF?

This ETF tracks the Bloomberg U.S. Long Treasury Bond Index, which currently holds 82 Treasurys averaging 14.8 years in duration. All else being equal, a 100-basis-point reduction in rates could cause this ETF to gain around 14.8% in value. In terms of total return, investors can expect a 4.9% yield to maturity.