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IBGAvsSHYETF Comparison

ETF 1
IBGA

iShares iBonds Dec 2044 Term Treasury ETF

This fund is part of
US Government Bonds
-0.23%
VS
ETF 2
SHY

iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF

This fund is part of
US Government Bonds
-0.23%

iShares iBonds Dec 2044 Term Treasury ETF (IBGA) and iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF (SHY) belong to the same industry segment: US Government Bonds. IBGA's top 1 sector exposures are Sovereign. In contrast, SHY'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 SHY. IBGA is down -2.4% year-to-date (YTD) with +$24M in YTD flows. SHY performs better with 0.87% YTD performance, and +$2.42B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of IBGA and SHY 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 SHY performance and flow charts

Performance

-0.50.00.51.01.5%Aug 3Aug 10Aug 17Aug 24Aug 31

Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/01/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
IBGA
SHY
+0.12%+0.09%
-2.26%+0.38%
-2.40%+0.87%
+0.68%+2.29%
n/a+12.78%
n/a+9.37%
Flows
IBGA
SHY
+$4M+$705M
+$13M+$451M
+$24M+$2.42B
+$38M+$1.53B
--$485M
-+$7.76B
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
IBGA
SHY
+8.21%+1.32%
+7.93%+1.19%
n/a+1.55%
n/a+1.93%
Max drawdown
IBGA
SHY
-4.67%-0.30%
-6.58%-0.85%
n/a-0.97%
n/a-5.67%
Max drawdown duration
IBGA
SHY
64d7d
184d135d
n/a122d
n/a990d
Trading data

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IBGA
SHY
Last sale
9/2/2026 at 1:30 PM
$23.39
$81.64
Previous close
09/01/2026
$23.38
$81.59
Consolidated volume
09/01/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of September 2, 2026
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SHY
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
Best
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 9/2/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
IBGA
SHY
Last price
$23.39
$81.64
1D performance
+0.04%
+0.06%
AuM$105.19 M$25.67 B
E/R0.07%0.15%
Characteristics
IBGA
SHY
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProvideriSharesiShares
BenchmarkICE 2044 Maturity US Treasury Index IndexICE U.S. Treasury 1-3 Year Bond Index
N° of holdings890
Asset class-Bonds
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateJune 11, 2024July 22, 2002
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

IBGA
USA
100%
Other
0%
SHY
USA
100.01%
Other
-0.01%

Sectors

IBGA
Sovereign
100%
Other
0%
SHY
Sovereign
99.55%
Other
0.45%
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Diversification

IBGA

Total weight of top 8 holdings out of 8

100%
SHY

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

22.52%

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%
SHY
USA, Notes 1.25% 30apr2028, USD (K-2028)
1.97%
USA, Notes 3.5% 31jan2028, USD (U-2028)
1.74%
USA, Notes 1.25% 30jun2028, USD (M-2028)
1.61%
USA, Notes 4.625% 30apr2029, USD (Y-2029)
1.53%
USA, Notes 3.75% 15aug2027, USD (AR-2027)
1.51%
USA, Notes 4.5% 31may2029, USD (Z-2029)
1.50%
USA, Notes 4.25% 30jun2029, USD (AA-2029)
1.48%
USA, Notes 2.25% 15aug2027, USD (E-2027)
1.47%
USA, Notes 4.25% 15feb2028, USD (AK-2028)
1.42%
USA, Notes 3.375% 15sep2027, USD (AS-2027)
1.40%
USA, Notes 3.875% 15oct2027, USD (AT-2027)
1.40%
USA, Notes 1.25% 30sep2028, USD (Q-2028)
1.39%
USA, Notes 4.125% 31mar2029, USD (W-2029)
1.37%
USA, Notes 4.125% 15nov2027, USD (AU-2027)
1.36%
USA, Notes 2.875% 15may2028, USD (C-2028)
1.36%
Frequently asked questions about IBGA and SHY

How have the IBGA and SHY ETFs performed in 2026?

As of September 1, 2026, IBGA is down -2.4% year-to-date (YTD), while SHY has returned 0.87%. That puts SHY better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: IBGA or SHY?

Year-to-date, the IBGA ETF saw +$24M in flows, compared to +$2.42B for SHY.

Which ETF is more volatile: IBGA or SHY?

Over the past year, IBGA had a volatility of 7.93%, while SHY experienced 1.19%.

Which ETF is bigger: IBGA or SHY?

As of September 1, 2026, IBGA holds $105.19 M in assets under management (AUM), while SHY manages $25.67 B.

What sectors do the IBGA and SHY ETFs invest in?

IBGA leans toward sectors like Sovereign. Meanwhile, SHY focuses on Sovereign.

What are the top holdings of the IBGA ETF and SHY ETF?

IBGA top holdings include USA, Bonds 4.625% 15may2044, USD, USA, Bonds 4.625% 15nov2044, USD and USA, Bonds 4.5% 15feb2044, USD. SHY holds in its top three: USA, Notes 1.25% 30apr2028, USD (K-2028), USA, Notes 3.5% 31jan2028, USD (U-2028) and USA, Notes 1.25% 30jun2028, USD (M-2028).

Which ETF is more diversified: IBGA or SHY?

IBGA has 8 securities. SHY has 90 securities and a top 15 weight of 22.52%.

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