- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Sep 22, 2020
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- ICE BofA Long US Treasury Principal STRIPS Index
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
- Assets Under Management
- $268M
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Performance
GOVZ Performance Chart
iShares 25+ Year Treasury STRIPS Bond ETF (GOVZ) is up 0.8% since the beginning of the year. GOVZ is currently trading at $37 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of GOVZ shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $532.
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Returns By Period
iShares 25+ Year Treasury STRIPS Bond ETF (GOVZ) has returned 0.80% so far this year and 5.04% over the past 12 months.
iShares 25+ Year Treasury STRIPS Bond ETF
- 1D
- 0.97%
- 1M
- 5.93%
- YTD
- 0.80%
- 6M
- -0.24%
- 1Y
- 5.04%
- 3Y*
- -7.39%
- 5Y*
- -11.86%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.57%
- 1M
- 1.39%
- YTD
- 9.73%
- 6M
- 10.46%
- 1Y
- 24.50%
- 3Y*
- 19.43%
- 5Y*
- 12.21%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
GOVZ Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 24, 2020, GOVZ's average daily return is -0.05%, while the average monthly return is -0.98%.
Historically, 41% of months were positive and 59% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +16.2%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -13.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, GOVZ closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 26, 2021 with a return of +5.4%, while the worst single day was Apr 7, 2025 at -5.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.54% | 7.09% | -6.18% | -2.09% | 0.87% | 2.13% | 0.80% | ||||||
| 2025 | -0.51% | 8.56% | -3.05% | -3.52% | -5.70% | 3.99% | -2.00% | -2.16% | 7.02% | 2.13% | -0.50% | -4.96% | -1.81% |
| 2024 | -5.20% | -2.60% | 0.73% | -10.02% | 3.72% | 2.56% | 4.64% | 3.54% | 2.32% | -7.30% | 2.25% | -10.45% | -16.24% |
| 2023 | 10.34% | -6.24% | 5.54% | 0.32% | -4.31% | 1.37% | -4.34% | -4.92% | -12.65% | -9.03% | 16.24% | 13.01% | 0.90% |
| 2022 | -4.74% | -2.53% | -6.42% | -12.97% | -4.29% | -1.23% | 2.29% | -5.06% | -11.07% | -10.56% | 10.56% | -3.41% | -41.03% |
| 2021 | -5.44% | -7.64% | -7.33% | 3.46% | 0.21% | 6.28% | 5.21% | -0.22% | -3.84% | 4.69% | 4.35% | -3.26% | -4.86% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares 25+ Year Treasury STRIPS Bond ETF has an annualized alpha of -11.84%, beta of 0.06, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 24, 2020.
- This ETF participated in 121.79% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 16.96% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.06 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R2 of 0.00 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -11.84%
- Beta
- 0.06
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 16.96%
- Downside Capture
- 121.79%
Expense Ratio
GOVZ has an expense ratio of 0.15%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
GOVZ ranks 12 for risk / return — in the bottom 12% of ETFs on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares 25+ Year Treasury STRIPS Bond ETF (GOVZ) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| GOVZ | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.66 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -2.13 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.06 | 1.36 | -0.30 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.36 | 2.71 | -2.35 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.79 | 12.15 | -11.37 |
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares 25+ Year Treasury STRIPS Bond ETF provided a 5.09% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.86 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.86 | $1.85 | $1.85 | $1.89 | $1.87 | $1.56 | $0.37 |
Dividend yield | 5.09% | 5.00% | 4.68% | 3.84% | 3.69% | 1.76% | 0.39% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares 25+ Year Treasury STRIPS Bond ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.14 | $0.16 | $0.15 | $0.17 | $0.78 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.16 | $0.15 | $0.14 | $0.16 | $0.30 | $1.85 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.13 | $0.18 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.14 | $0.15 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.32 | $1.85 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.17 | $0.18 | $0.15 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.14 | $0.15 | $0.32 | $1.89 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.14 | $0.15 | $0.19 | $0.16 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.16 | $0.15 | $0.16 | $0.30 | $1.87 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.11 | $0.12 | $0.13 | $0.04 | $0.11 | $0.14 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.33 | $1.56 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the iShares 25+ Year Treasury STRIPS Bond ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the iShares 25+ Year Treasury STRIPS Bond ETF was 59.65%, occurring on Oct 19, 2023. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current iShares 25+ Year Treasury STRIPS Bond ETF drawdown is 55.70%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 bear market2023 | -59.65%Oct 2023 | 3y 24d | — | 5y 8moSep 2020 - now |
Drawdown Indicators
| GOVZ | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -59.65% | -56.78% | -2.87% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.16% | -9.10% | -5.06% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -28.72% | -18.90% | -9.82% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -57.63% | -25.43% | -32.20% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -55.70% | -1.29% | -54.41% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -39.99% | -10.72% | -29.27% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 6.44% | 2.02% | +4.42% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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