(GOVZ) iShares 25+ Year Treasury - Ratings and Ratios

The iShares 25+ Year Treasury STRIPS Bond ETF (BATS:GOVZ) is a long-duration government bond ETF designed to track the performance of U.S. Treasury STRIPS (Zero Coupon Bonds) with maturities of 25 years or more. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of its underlying index, which is composed exclusively of U.S. Treasury securities. Additionally, it allocates at least 90% of its assets to U.S. Treasury securities that BlackRock Fund Advisors (BFA) believes will help the fund achieve its investment objective of tracking the index. This focus on long-dated Treasury STRIPS makes the fund particularly sensitive to changes in long-term interest rates.

As of the latest data, GOVZ has an average trading volume of 614,032 shares over the past 20 days, with a last price of $10.63. The funds short-term and medium-term trends are indicated by its moving averages: SMA 20 at $10.10, SMA 50 at $9.94, and SMA 200 at $10.70. The Average True Range (ATR) of 0.18 reflects relatively low volatility in recent trading activity. With assets under management (AUM) of $302.45 million, the fund represents a moderate-sized ETF in the long government bond category.

3-Month Forecast (Based on Technical and Fundamental Data): - Technical Outlook: The funds price is currently above its SMA 20 and SMA 50 but below its SMA 200, suggesting a potential downtrend in the near term. The low ATR indicates limited volatility, which may result in a narrow trading range over the next three months. - Fundamental Outlook: Long-term Treasury yields are expected to remain under pressure due to macroeconomic conditions, which could lead to further price declines. However, the funds focus on zero-coupon bonds may provide some stability as investors seek safety in U.S. Treasuries. - Projection: GOVZ is likely to face headwinds from rising interest rates, but its low volatility (as indicated by the ATR) may limit downside risk. The funds price could oscillate between $9.80 and $11.00 over the next three months, depending on Federal Reserve policy and broader market sentiment.