iShares continues fixed income ETF run

iShares has launched four new fixed income ETFs, adding to the four launched by the fund provider last month as it continues to build its business in the asset class. The new funds, which are listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), offer exposure to sovereign debt across Europe, and were launched alongside three new equity trackers.

The iShares Barclays Euro Government Bond 5-7 tracks the corresponding index, and provides exposure to 10 year bonds issued by members of the single currency which still have between five and seven years remaining until maturity. The iShares Barclays Euro Government Bond 10-15 measures the performance of 10-15 year maturity bonds issued in the same region. The iShares Barclays Euro Treasury Bond tracks fixed rate securities included in the Euro-Aggregate and Global Aggregate indexes that are