Get tools and resources to help you manage your clients' portfolios.

Yes, I am a financial professional »
No, I am an individual investor »
United States
By Asset ClassBy Index Provider
The iShares Barclays Agency Bond Fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the agency sector of the U.S. government bond market as defined by the Barclays Capital U.S. Agency Bond Index.
Top Daily Holdings as of 3/11/2010*
Holding
% of Fund
Coupon Maturity Moody's/S&P Rating
FHLMC REFERENCE NOTES 10.16% 5.25 7/18/2011 AGY /AGY
FHLB 8.17% 5.38 8/19/2011 AGY /AGY
FNMA BENCHMARK NOTES 7.74% 1.75 3/23/2011 AGY /AGY
FHLMC REFERENCE NOTES 7.27% 4.50 7/15/2013 AGY /AGY
FHLB 7.07% 3.62 10/18/2013 AGY /AGY
FHLB 6.14% 4.00 9/6/2013 AGY /AGY
FHLMC REFERENCE NOTES 6.05% 1.75 6/15/2012 AGY /AGY
FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK 5.96% 1.62 7/27/2011 AGY /AGY
FHLB 5.76% 5.00 11/17/2017 AGY /AGY
BANK OF AMERICA CORP - GTD 5.73% 3.12 6/15/2012 Aaa /AAA
Total70.06% 
*Holdings are subject to change.
Sector Breakdown as of 3/11/2010

US Agencies
102.08%

S-T Securities
0.69%
Total102.78%
Maturity as of 3/11/2010
0-1 Years5.21%
1-5 Years76.63%
5-10 Years17.18%
10-15 Years0.00%
15-20 Years0.00%
20-25 Years3.07%
25 Years and Over0.00%
Average3.60 years
Average Annualized Total Returns (NAV)
quarterly, as of 12/31/2009
1 Year
3 Years
5 Years
10 Years
Since Inception
AGZ 1.48% -- -- -- 6.59%
Index Index 1.53% 6.18% 5.04% 6.22% 6.28%
Yield as of 3/11/2010
30-Day SEC Yield 30-Day SEC Yield 1.39%
Average Yield to MaturityAverage Yield to Maturity 1.66%
Distribution YieldDistribution Yield 2.15%
Fundamentals as of 3/11/2010
Weighted Average Maturity Weighted Average Maturity 3.60 yr
Weighted Average Coupon Weghted Average Coupon3.88%
Effective Duration Effective Duration3.03
Standard Deviation (3 year) Standard Deviation
as of 2/26/2010
--
Profile as of 3/12/2010
Total Net Assets$302,978,557
Expense Ratio0.20%
Shares Outstanding2,800,000
Total Holdings26
Fund Credit Rating - S&PAAA
Inception Date11/5/2008
Related Index--
Net Asset Value
as of 3/12/2010
$108.21
  • $0.00
  • 0.00%
Price
as of 3/12/2010
$108.35
  • $0.13
  • 0.12%
The performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. This information must be accompanied by standardized returns. For standardized returns and performance data current to the most recent month end, click the "Performance" tab above.
Fees & Expenses
Management Fees 0.20%
+
Acquired Fees & Expenses ‡ 0.00%
=
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 0.20%
Trading Information
TickerAGZ
Related Index--
NAVAGZ.NV
Underlying Trading ValueAGZ.IV
Shares OutstandingAGZ.SO
Estimated CashAGZ.EU
Total CashAGZ.TC
CUSIP464288166
Quality Ratings as of 3/11/2010
Rating
Moody's S&P
U.S. Gov't/Agency 96.35% 96.35%
Aaa/AAA 5.73% 5.73%
Aa1/AA+ 0.00% 0.00%
Aa2/AA 0.00% 0.00%
Aa3/AA- 0.00% 0.00%
A1/A+ 0.00% 0.00%
A2/A 0.00% 0.00%
A3/A- 0.00% 0.00%
Baa1/BBB+ 0.00% 0.00%
Baa2/BBB 0.00% 0.00%
Baa3/BBB- 0.00% 0.00%
Ba1/BB+ 0.00% 0.00%
Ba2/BB 0.00% 0.00%
Ba3/BB- 0.00% 0.00%
B1/B+ 0.00% 0.00%
B2/B 0.00% 0.00%
B3/B- 0.00% 0.00%
Caa1/CCC+ 0.00% 0.00%
Caa2/CCC 0.00% 0.00%
Caa3/CCC- 0.00% 0.00%
Ca/CC 0.00% 0.00%
C/C 0.00% 0.00%
CI -- 0.00%
R -- 0.00%
SD -- 0.00%
D -- 0.00%
Other/NR -2.08% -2.08%
Average Govt Govt

 
Carefully consider the iShares Funds' investment objectives, risk factors, and charges and expenses before investing. This and other information can be found in the Funds' prospectuses, which may be obtained by calling 1-800-iShares (1-800-474-2737) or by viewing or downloading a prospectus. Read the prospectus carefully before investing.

Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal.

‡ “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses” reflect the Fund's pro rata share of the indirect fees and expenses incurred by investing in one or more acquired funds, such as mutual funds, business development companies, or other pooled investment vehicles. Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are reflected in the prices of the acquired funds and thus included in the total returns of the Fund.

The iShares Funds ("Funds") are distributed by SEI Investments Distribution Co. (SEI).

Bonds and bond funds will decrease in value as interest rates rise.

An investment in the fund(s) is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Index returns are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent actual iShares performance. Index performance returns do not reflect any management fees, transaction costs or expenses. Indexes are unmanaged and one cannot invest directly in an index. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

The iShares Funds are not sponsored, endorsed, or issued by Barclays Capital, nor does this company make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in the Funds. Neither SEI, nor any of its affiliates, are affiliated with the company listed above.

Shares of iShares Funds are bought and sold at market price (not NAV) and are not individually redeemed from the Fund. Brokerage commissions will reduce returns.

©2010 BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A. All rights reserved. iShares® is a registered trademark of BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A. All other trademarks, servicemarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.