The fund is an exchange traded fund (ETF) that aims to track the performance of the FTSE UK Conventional Gilts - Up To 5 Years Index as closely as possible. The ETF invests in physical index securities. The FTSE UK Conventional Gilts - Up To 5 Years Index offers exposure to Sterling denominated UK government bonds (conventional gilts) quoted on the London Stock Exchange, with outstanding term of up to five years, other than index-linked bonds. iShares ETFs are funds managed by BlackRock. They are transparent, cost-efficient, liquid vehicles that trade on stock exchanges like normal securities. iShares ETFs offer flexible and easy access to a wide range of markets and asset classes.