IBGAvsIEIETF Comparison
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iShares iBonds Dec 2044 Term Treasury ETF (IBGA) and iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF (IEI) belong to the same industry segment: US Government Bonds. IBGA's top 1 sector exposures are Sovereign. In contrast, IEI's top sector exposures are Sovereign and Non-Corporate. IBGA is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.07%, versus 0.15% for IEI. IBGA is down -2.3% year-to-date (YTD) with +$24M in YTD flows. IEI performs better with -0.68% YTD performance, and +$563M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of IBGA and IEI 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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IBGA vs IEI performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/02/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | IBGA IEI | +0.21%-0.19% | -2.33%-0.42% | -2.30%-0.68% | +0.77%+0.67% | n/a+12.20% | n/a+0.38% |
| Flows | IBGA IEI | +$4M-$81M | +$12M-$653M | +$24M+$563M | +$38M+$1.32B | -+$4.01B | -+$7.91B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | IBGA IEI | +8.21%+3.09% | +7.92%+2.91% | n/a+3.89% | n/a+4.77% |
| Max drawdown | IBGA IEI | -4.67%-1.07% | -6.58%-2.48% | n/a-3.67% | n/a-13.53% |
| Max drawdown duration | IBGA IEI | 65d65d | 185d185d | n/a196d | n/a1450d |
Trading data
IBGA | IEI | |
Last sale 9/3/2026 at 1:30 PM | $23.45 | $115.71 |
| Previous close 09/02/2026 | $23.41 | $115.63 |
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Replication quality
Data as of September 3, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 9/3/2026 at 1:30 PM
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IBGA | IEI | |
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| Last price | $23.45 | $115.71 |
| 1D performance | +0.19% | +0.07% |
| AuM | $105.29 M | $17.51 B |
| E/R | 0.07% | 0.15% |
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Exposure
Countries
IBGA
USA
100%
Other
0%
IEI
USA
100.01%
Other
-0.01%
Sectors
IBGA
Sovereign
100%
Other
0%
IEI
Sovereign
99.92%
Other
0.08%
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Diversification
IBGA
Total weight of top 8 holdings out of 8
100%
IEI
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
32%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of July 31, 2026
IBGA
USA, Bonds 4.625% 15may2044, USD
17.04%
USA, Bonds 4.625% 15nov2044, USD
16.99%
USA, Bonds 4.5% 15feb2044, USD
16.98%
USA, Bonds 4.125% 15aug2044, USD
16.12%
USA, Bonds 3.125% 15aug2044, USD
9.31%
USA, Bonds 3.625% 15feb2044, USD
8.39%
USA, Bonds 3% 15nov2044, USD
7.70%
USA, Bonds 3.375% 15may2044, USD
7.46%
IEI
USA, Notes 4.375% 30nov2030, USD (S-2030)
2.92%
USA, Notes 4% 28feb2030, USD (H-2030)
2.32%
USA, Notes 4.125% 31aug2030, USD (P-2030)
2.27%
USA, Notes 1.375% 15nov2031, USD (F-2031)
2.27%
USA, Notes 3.375% 15may2033, USD (C-2033)
2.18%
USA, Notes 3.5% 15feb2033, USD (B-2033)
2.14%
USA, Notes 1.25% 15aug2031, USD (E-2031)
2.12%
USA, Notes 2.75% 15aug2032, USD (E-2032)
2.11%
USA, Notes 1.625% 15may2031, USD (C-2031)
2.10%
USA, Notes 2.875% 15may2032, USD (C-2032)
2.10%
USA, Notes 1.875% 15feb2032, USD (B-2032)
2.07%
USA, Notes 4.125% 15nov2032, USD (F-2032)
1.94%
USA, Notes 1.125% 15feb2031, USD (B-2031)
1.94%
USA, Notes 0.625% 15aug2030, USD (E-2030)
1.83%
USA, Notes 3.625% 31aug2029, USD (AC-2029)
1.66%
Frequently asked questions about IBGA and IEI
How have the IBGA and IEI ETFs performed in 2026?
As of September 2, 2026, IBGA is down -2.3% year-to-date (YTD), while IEI has lost -0.68%. That puts IEI better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: IBGA or IEI?
Year-to-date, the IBGA ETF saw +$24M in flows, compared to +$563M for IEI.
Which ETF is more volatile: IBGA or IEI?
Over the past year, IBGA had a volatility of 7.92%, while IEI experienced 2.91%.
Which ETF is bigger: IBGA or IEI?
As of September 2, 2026, IBGA holds $105.29 M in assets under management (AUM), while IEI manages $17.51 B.
What sectors do the IBGA and IEI ETFs invest in?
IBGA leans toward sectors like Sovereign. Meanwhile, IEI focuses on Sovereign.
What are the top holdings of the IBGA ETF and IEI ETF?
IBGA top holdings include USA, Bonds 4.625% 15may2044, USD, USA, Bonds 4.625% 15nov2044, USD and USA, Bonds 4.5% 15feb2044, USD. IEI holds in its top three: USA, Notes 4.375% 30nov2030, USD (S-2030), USA, Notes 4% 28feb2030, USD (H-2030) and USA, Notes 4.125% 31aug2030, USD (P-2030).
Which ETF is more diversified: IBGA or IEI?
IBGA has 8 securities. IEI has 84 securities and a top 15 weight of 32%.
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