Growth of $10,000 in GOVT
iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF · iShares
A $10,000 investment compounding at GOVT’s trailing 10-year annualized total return of 0.7% would reach $11,589 in 20 years. The table shows every combination of averaging period and horizon; returns include dividends and are net of the fund's 0.05% expense ratio. Past performance does not predict future results.
Projection table
| Horizon | At 3-year avg (3.3%) | At 5-year avg (-0.8%) | At 10-year avg (0.7%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years | $11,751 | $9,621 | $10,376 |
| 10 years | $13,809 | $9,256 | $10,765 |
| 15 years | $16,227 | $8,905 | $11,169 |
| 20 years | $19,069 | $8,568 | $11,589 |
| 25 years | $22,408 | $8,243 | $12,024 |
| 30 years | $26,332 | $7,930 | $12,476 |
Annualized total returns as of Aug 7, 2026, dividends reinvested. A constant rate is an illustration of compounding — real markets are far bumpier.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What would $10,000 in GOVT be worth in 10 years?
Compounding at its trailing 10-year annualized return of 0.7%, $10,000 in GOVT would grow to about $10,765 in 10 years and $11,589 in 20 years. Real returns arrive unevenly, so treat this as an illustration of compounding, not a forecast.
What is GOVT's average annual return?
As of Aug 7, 2026, GOVT's annualized total returns were 3.3% over 3 years, -0.8% over 5 years, 0.7% over 10 years — dividends reinvested, net of its 0.05% expense ratio.