GOVMvsSPTBETF Comparison
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iShares 1-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF (GOVM) and State Street SPDR Portfolio Treasury ETF (SPTB) belong to the same industry segment: US Government Bonds. GOVM's top 2 sector exposures are Sovereign and Non-Corporate. In contrast, SPTB's top sector exposures are Sovereign. GOVM is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.05%, versus 0.03% for SPTB. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of GOVM and SPTB below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
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GOVM vs SPTB performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/16/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | GOVM SPTB | +0.35%+0.17% | -0.81%-1.38% | n/a-1.43% | n/a-1.79% | n/an/a | n/an/a |
| Flows | GOVM SPTB | --$11M | -+$187M | -+$326M | -+$384M | -- | -- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | GOVM SPTB | +2.57%+3.84% | n/a+3.56% | n/an/a | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown | GOVM SPTB | -1.99%-2.86% | n/a-4.46% | n/an/a | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown duration | GOVM SPTB | 52d52d | n/a229d | n/an/a | n/an/a |
Trading data
GOVM | SPTB | |
Last sale 10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM | $24.51 | $29.09 |
| Previous close 10/15/2026 | $24.48 | $29.07 |
| Consolidated volume 10/15/2026 | ||
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| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
1-year trailing difference
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Main metrics
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GOVM | SPTB | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $24.51 | $29.09 |
| 1D performance | +0.12% | +0.09% |
| AuM | $4.90 M | $459.67 M |
| E/R | 0.05% | 0.03% |
Characteristics
GOVM | SPTB | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | iShares | State Street Investment Management |
| Benchmark | ICE U.S. Treasury 1-10 Year Bond Index | Bloomberg US Treasury Index |
| N° of holdings | 194 | 281 |
| Asset class | - | Bonds |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | May 12, 2026 | May 20, 2024 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
GOVM
USA
98.2%
Other
1.8%
SPTB
USA
96.92%
Other
3.08%
Sectors
GOVM
Sovereign
97.67%
Other
2.33%
SPTB
Sovereign
96.92%
Other
3.08%
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Diversification
GOVM
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
15.3%
SPTB
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
11.18%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
GOVM
USA, Notes 4.125% 15feb2036, USD (B-2036)
1.46%
USA, Notes 4.625% 15feb2035, USD (B-2035)
1.07%
USA, Notes 4.25% 15nov2034, USD (F-2034)
1.06%
USA, Notes 4.25% 15may2035, USD (C-2035)
1.03%
USA, Notes 4% 15nov2035, USD (F-2035)
1.02%
USA, Notes 4.375% 15may2034, USD (C-2034)
1.02%
USA, Notes 4.25% 15aug2035, USD (E-2035)
1.01%
USA, Notes 1.625% 15may2031, USD (C-2031)
1.01%
USA, Notes 1.375% 15nov2031, USD (F-2031)
0.96%
USA, Notes 2.875% 15may2032, USD (C-2032)
0.95%
USA, Notes 1.875% 15feb2032, USD (B-2032)
0.95%
USA, Notes 3.875% 15aug2034, USD (E-2034)
0.95%
USA, Notes 1.125% 15feb2031, USD (B-2031)
0.94%
USA, Notes 1.25% 15aug2031, USD (E-2031)
0.94%
USA, Notes 4% 15feb2034, USD (B-2034)
0.92%
SPTB
USA, Notes 4.625% 15feb2035, USD (B-2035)
0.85%
USA, Notes 4% 15feb2034, USD (B-2034)
0.79%
USA, Notes 4.125% 15feb2036, USD (B-2036)
0.79%
USA, Notes 4.5% 15nov2033, USD (F-2033)
0.78%
USA, Notes 4.25% 15aug2035, USD (E-2035)
0.77%
USA, Notes 4.375% 15may2034, USD (C-2034)
0.76%
USA, Notes 4.375% 15may2036, USD (C-2036)
0.75%
USA, Notes 3.5% 15feb2033, USD (B-2033)
0.74%
USA, Notes 4.25% 15nov2034, USD (F-2034)
0.74%
USA, Notes 3.875% 15aug2034, USD (E-2034)
0.72%
USA, Notes 3.875% 15aug2033, USD (E-2033)
0.72%
USA, Notes 4.25% 15may2035, USD (C-2035)
0.71%
USA, Notes 4% 15nov2035, USD (F-2035)
0.70%
USA, Notes 4% 28feb2030, USD (H-2030)
0.68%
USA, Notes 3.5% 31jan2028, USD (U-2028)
0.68%
Frequently asked questions about GOVM and SPTB
Which ETF is bigger: GOVM or SPTB?
As of October 16, 2026, GOVM holds $4.90 M in assets under management (AUM), while SPTB manages $459.67 M.
What sectors do the GOVM and SPTB ETFs invest in?
GOVM leans toward sectors like Sovereign. Meanwhile, SPTB focuses on Sovereign.
What are the top holdings of the GOVM ETF and SPTB ETF?
GOVM top holdings include USA, Notes 4.125% 15feb2036, USD (B-2036), USA, Notes 4.625% 15feb2035, USD (B-2035) and USA, Notes 4.25% 15nov2034, USD (F-2034). SPTB holds in its top three: USA, Notes 4.625% 15feb2035, USD (B-2035), USA, Notes 4% 15feb2034, USD (B-2034) and USA, Notes 4.125% 15feb2036, USD (B-2036).
Which ETF is more diversified: GOVM or SPTB?
GOVM holds 196 securities with 15.3% of its assets in the top 15. SPTB has 287 securities and a top 15 weight of 11.18%.
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