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About 2621

The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF JPY Hedged is an exchange-traded fund designed to give investors exposure to U.S. Treasury bonds with maturities of 20 years or longer, while simultaneously mitigating currency risk for Japanese investors through hedging strategies. The primary purpose of this ETF is to allow investors to gain access to long-term, stable income streams backed by the U.S. government, without the volatility that can come from foreign exchange fluctuations. This makes it particularly appealing for those looking to preserve capital in Japanese yen terms while diversifying their fixed-income portfolios with U.S. government securities. As a part of the broader fixed-income market, this ETF plays a crucial role in providing liquidity and helping investors manage interest rate risk. By including currency hedging, it addresses a niche market need for managing currency exposure, which is especially important given the historical swing between the U.S. dollar and the Japanese yen. This ETF thus serves as a bridge for Japanese investors interested in long-duration U.S. Treasury bond yield opportunities while maintaining currency stability in their home currency.