iShares eb.rexx Government Germany 2.5-5.5yr UCITS ETF (DE) (0MLZ)

iShares eb.rexx Government Germany 2.5-5.5yr UCITS ETF (DE) is a fixed income exchange-traded fund that seeks to track the performance of an index composed of German government bonds with maturities between 2.5 and 5.5 years. Launched in June 2003, it provides targeted exposure to short- and medium-term Euro-denominated securities issued by the Federal Republic of Germany, holding 19 bonds with nearly 100% allocation to the German government. Key portfolio characteristics include an average weighted maturity of 4.05 years, effective duration of 3.87 years, and a yield to maturity of 2.12%, alongside a total expense ratio of 0.16%. As a physically replicated, distributing UCITS-compliant product managed by BlackRock Asset Management Deutschland AG, it offers direct investment in high-quality sovereign debt, emphasizing liquidity and low credit risk. This ETF plays a vital role in fixed income portfolios, serving as a benchmark for German government bond performance in the Eurozone market and appealing to investors seeking stable income from AAA-rated securities amid varying interest rate environments.