How to buy iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF

How to buy iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF

A Step-by-Step-Guide on how to buy iShares Short Treasury Bond (SHV) ETF

Buy the ETF from iShares Short Treasury Bond in three easy steps!

Step 1

Join eToro

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Use an email address, choose a username, and pick a secure, strong password.

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Step 2

Verify your account


In order to buy iShares Short Treasury Bond, you’ll need to provide your phone number, name, country and date of birth alongside with extra support documents verifying your identity.

The supporting documents are a valid ID, like Passport, Drivers license or National identity card (front + back) and sometimes as well Proof of Residence Document like Insurance statement, Tax document or Residence certificate.


The reason for this strict verification is to stop identity fraud or theft.

Step 3

Start ordering iShares Short Treasury Bond by depositing fiat currencies, like USD or EUR


Staking your account with fiat currencies, like USD or EUR for swaping can be done distinct ways, which includes domestic wire transfers, SWIFT and SEPA and debitcard.

The option you select will be based on your preference and location.

When your fiat currency strikes your account, you will be able to buy ETF from iShares Short Treasury Bond (SHV).

Alongside your account you’ll as well have access to support, charting tools and leveraged trading.

Congrats! You have successfully bought iShares Short Treasury Bond (SHV).

That's it!

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