ICVT: Mind The Bitcoin Exposure In This Converts Fund

When buying into a convertible securities fund, an investor is usually subject to equity and rates risk factors. The iShares Convertible Bond ETF (BATS:ICVT) is a bit more complex than that. The fund's stated objective

The iShares Convertible Bond ETF (NASDAQ:ICVT) is a closed-end fund that provides investors with exposure to a portfolio of convertible securities, which are typically bonds that can be converted into a set number of common shares. The fund's objective is to provide investors with a high level of total return, consisting of both capital appreciation and dividend income. ICVT is managed by BlackRock Fund Advisors and has an expense ratio of 0.4%.

ICVT's portfolio is currently comprised of 225 different convertible securities, with an average effective duration of 5.2 years and an average credit rating of BBB. The fund's top holdings include convertibles from well-known companies such as Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG).

Year-to-date, ICVT has returned 10.3%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index, which has returned 7.2%. However, over the past year, ICVT has underperformed the S&P 500, returning -1.3% compared to the index's return of 1.2%.

Overall, ICVT is a well-diversified fund that provides investors with exposure to a portfolio of convertible securities. The fund's objective is to provide investors with a high level of total return, consisting of both capital appreciation and dividend income. ICVT is suitable for investors who are seeking a fund that provides exposure to convertible securities and are comfortable with the fund's risks, including the potential for both capital appreciation and capital loss.