Winners Rationale

“For over two decades, the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT US) has exemplified what a resilient flagship index strategy can offer within the fixed income universe,” said Jeremy Chan, senior reporter at Asian Private Banker.

“As one of the first bond exchange-traded funds, the strategy has maintained a commendable track record of providing targeted exposure to US government bonds with maturities greater than 20 years. TLT US continues to attract interest from Asia’s private wealth sector, with consistent inflows from investors, and offers the scale and liquidity needed for wealth managers to implement tactical fixed income allocations. 

“The fund’s dual focus on long-duration assets and short-duration instruments allows investors to effectively manage interest rate sensitivity while balancing portfolio risks and liquidity. TLT US’s management also involves regular oversight by an independent risk and quantitative analysis group to ensure alignment with its index and formal risk guidelines, which is commendable.

“For these reasons and more, Asian Private Banker is delighted to present iShares by BlackRock with the highly coveted prize of Best Fund Provider – Bond ETF at the Asset Management Awards for Excellence 2026. We congratulate everyone at the firm on this richly deserved award.”