The WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund (USFR) is an exchange-traded fund designed to track the performance of a portfolio of U.S. Treasury securities with floating interest rates. The ETF is managed by WisdomTree Asset Management and trades under the ticker USFR.
Classified as a U.S. fixed income ETF, USFR aims to reflect, before fees and expenses, the performance of U.S. floating rate Treasury securities.
The fund follows a passive management strategy, maintaining a portfolio intended to replicate the composition and characteristics of its reference portfolio, with adjustments made according to the methodology rules.
The reference portfolio of USFR is composed of U.S. Treasury floating rate notes. Asset weighting follows eligibility, maturity, and contractual criteria.
Diversification and sector exposure
USFR provides focused exposure to the U.S. government fixed income market, with emphasis on floating rate instruments. Portfolio diversification is related to the following segments:
U.S. floating rate Treasury securities.
Government fixed income instruments.
Federal public debt.
Structure and costs
USFR shares are traded on the secondary market, allowing intraday trading. Share creation and redemption occur through authorized participants, a mechanism that helps keep the ETF price close to its net asset value (NAV).
The fund charges a management fee, typical of passive ETFs, and does not apply a performance fee. USFR distributes income derived from interest payments generated by the underlying securities.
History and evolution of the ETF
The WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund was launched during a period of growth in fixed income ETFs, driven by demand for strategies addressing interest rate risk. The product was designed to provide streamlined access to U.S. floating rate government securities.
Over time, USFR established itself as a vehicle for exposure to U.S. government fixed income, maintaining a consistent approach to replicating its reference portfolio. The investment policy has remained stable since inception.
Between 2020 and 2024, USFR reflected movements in the U.S. interest rate environment amid significant shifts in monetary policy. The ETF tracked floating rate dynamics while maintaining liquidity and adherence to its stated objective.