The aim is for your investment to reflect the performance of the IBOXX $ TREASURIES Index (index). The index reflects the performance of tradable debt (bonds) denominated in US Dollars issued by the US government. The composition of the index is rebalanced according to a pre-set methodology. For bonds to be included in the index they must have a minimum maturity of 18 months when they are issued, and, on the relevant rebalancing date, have a remaining time to maturity of at least one year. The bonds must have at least $1 billion outstanding.