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iShares Core UK Gilts (IGLT.L)

Bonds · Europe

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Price in GBP, last 5 years

Last price
£9.61 (Oct 28, 2026)
1-year return
-0.8%
3-year annual return
+3.7%
5-year annual return
-4.2%
1-year volatility
7.0%
Max drawdown (5Y)
-33.5%
Assets (approx.)
—
History available
since Jan 2, 2014

About iShares Core UK Gilts

iShares Core UK Gilts (IGLT.L) is an ETF from the United Kingdom that trades on London Stock Exchange in GBP. It belongs to the “Bonds” category.

Over the last year its price fell 0.8% in GBP, with annual volatility of 7%: a relatively stable asset. Its worst drop over the last five years was 33.5% from a peak.

If your currency isn't the GBP, your real return will also depend on the exchange rate. In the optimizer you can choose your currency (USD, EUR, MXN, BRL, CLP, COP, PEN or ARS) and the calculation includes that currency risk.

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