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Company Name::  iShares 20 + Year Treasury Bond ETF Benchmark Index: Barclays U.S. 20+ Year Treasury Bond Index Ticker Symbol: TLT Approximate Number of Bonds in this ETF: 27 Types of Bonds Included in this ETF: U.S. Treasury bonds. These bonds have the highest credit rating and have maturity dates over 20 years. Related Links: … Read more

Benchmark Index: S&P Asia 50 Index Ticker Symbol: AIA Approximate Number of Stocks in this ETF: 50 Types of Stocks Included in this ETF: Large-sized companies from countries throughout Asia. Examples of Large-Sized Asian Companies Include: Countries with the Most Representation: China. South Korea and Taiwan also have notable representation. Options Availability: Options are not … Read more

Company Name::  iShares iBonds MAR 2018 Corporate ex-Financials ETF Benchmark Index: Barclays 2018 Maturity High Quality Corporate Ticker Symbol: IBCC Types of Bonds Included in this ETF: Investment grade corporate bonds. Companies from the financial sector are excluded from the ETF. These bonds have credit ratings of BBB or higher with expiration dates occurring between … Read more

Company Name::  iShares TIPS Bond ETF Benchmark Index: Barclays U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) Index (Series-L) Ticker Symbol: TIP Approximate Number of Bonds in this ETF: 38 Types of Bonds Included in this ETF: Inflation-protected bonds issued by the U.S. treasury. These bonds have a credit rating of AAA. The bonds in this ETF … Read more

Company Name::  iShares Barclays Intermediate Government/Credit Bond ETF Benchmark Index: Barclays U.S. Intermediate Government/Credit Bond Index Ticker Symbol: GVI Approximate Number of Bonds in this ETF:  1650 Types of Bonds Included in this ETF: A mix of government and corporate bonds that mature between one and ten years. These bonds have credit ratings of BBB … Read more

Company Name:: iShares California AMT-Free Muni Bond ETF Benchmark Index: S&P California AMT-Free Municipal bond Index Ticker Symbol: CMF ETF Overview: Related Links: iShares Website List of Municipal Bond ETFs

Company Name::  iShares Agency Bond ETF Benchmark Index: Barclays U.S. Agency Bond Index Ticker Symbol: AGZ Approximate Number of Bonds in this ETF: 100 Types of Bonds Included in this ETF: Bonds issued by U.S. government agencies or other bonds guaranteed by the U.S. government. These bonds are primarily rated AAA. Related Links: iShares Website … Read more

Company Name::  iShares iBonds Dec 2016 Corporate ETF Benchmark Index: Barclays December 2016 Maturity Corporate Index Ticker Symbol: IBDF Approximate Number of Bonds in this ETF: 110 Types of Bonds Included in this ETF: Investment grade corporate bonds. These bonds have credit ratings of BBB or higher with expiration dates occurring in 2016. Related Links: … Read more

Company Name:: iShares CMBS ETF Benchmark Index: Barclays U.S. CMBS (ERISA Only) Index Ticker Symbol: CMBS Approximate Number of Holdings: 360 Types of Bonds Included: Commercial mortgage-backed securities. These securities are primarily investment grade. Related Links: iShares Website List of MBS ETFs