IEIvsAGZETF Comparison
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iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF (IEI) belongs to the US Government Bonds segment. iShares Agency Bond ETF (AGZ) is part of the MBS & ABS segment. IEI's top 2 sector exposures are Sovereign and Non-Corporate. In contrast, AGZ's top sector exposures are Government Agencies, Utilities and Sovereign. Both IEI and AGZ have the same Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.15%. IEI is down -2.08% year-to-date (YTD) with +$176M in YTD flows. AGZ performs better with -0.69% YTD performance, and +$92M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of IEI and AGZ 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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IEI vs AGZ performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/14/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | IEI AGZ | -0.41%-0.35% | -1.72%-1.08% | -2.08%-0.69% | -1.79%-0.20% | +11.69%+12.43% | +0.06%+4.67% |
| Flows | IEI AGZ | -$294M+$16M | -$946M+$103M | +$176M+$92M | +$499M+$86M | +$3.53B+$4M | +$7.32B-$60M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | IEI AGZ | +3.18%+2.31% | +3.06%+2.18% | +3.87%+2.62% | +4.79%+3.27% |
| Max drawdown | IEI AGZ | -2.62%-1.88% | -3.98%-2.29% | -3.98%-2.29% | -12.64%-10.04% |
| Max drawdown duration | IEI AGZ | 50d50d | 227d227d | 227d227d | 1362d1031d |
Trading data
IEI | AGZ | |
Last sale 10/15/2026 at 4:13 PM | $114.04 | $106.70 |
| Previous close 10/14/2026 | $113.62 | $106.44 |
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Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
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Main metrics
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IEI | AGZ | |
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| Last price | $114.04 | $106.70 |
| 1D performance | +0.37% | +0.24% |
| AuM | $16.82 B | $643.30 M |
| E/R | 0.15% | 0.15% |
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Exposure
Countries
IEI
USA
99.33%
Other
0.67%
AGZ
USA
99.3%
Other
0.7%
Sectors
IEI
Sovereign
98.77%
Other
1.23%
AGZ
Government Agenci.
83.36%
Utilities
11.15%
Other
5.48%
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Diversification
IEI
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
32.35%
AGZ
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
57.52%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
IEI
USA, Notes 4.375% 30nov2030, USD (S-2030)
2.93%
USA, Notes 1.875% 15feb2032, USD (B-2032)
2.30%
USA, Notes 4% 28feb2030, USD (H-2030)
2.29%
USA, Notes 1.375% 15nov2031, USD (F-2031)
2.28%
USA, Notes 4.125% 31aug2030, USD (P-2030)
2.24%
USA, Notes 3.375% 15may2033, USD (C-2033)
2.19%
USA, Notes 1.25% 15aug2031, USD (E-2031)
2.11%
USA, Notes 3.5% 15feb2033, USD (B-2033)
2.11%
USA, Notes 1.625% 15may2031, USD (C-2031)
2.11%
USA, Notes 2.875% 15may2032, USD (C-2032)
2.11%
USA, Notes 2.75% 15aug2032, USD (E-2032)
2.08%
USA, Notes 4.125% 15nov2032, USD (F-2032)
1.95%
USA, Notes 1.125% 15feb2031, USD (B-2031)
1.93%
USA, Notes 3.875% 15aug2033, USD (E-2033)
1.90%
USA, Notes 0.625% 15aug2030, USD (E-2030)
1.83%
AGZ
Fannie Mae, 0.75% 8oct2027, USD
11.67%
FHLB, 3.5% 4oct2027, USD (8384)
5.00%
Fannie Mae, 6.625% 15nov2030, USD
4.93%
FHLB, 4.375% 8jun2029, USD (SB-2029)
4.72%
Federal Farm Credit Banks, 3.625% 27aug2027, USD
4.09%
Fannie Mae, 7.125% 15jan2030, USD
4.04%
Fannie Mae, 6.25% 15may2029, USD
3.11%
FHLB, 3.5% 3mar2028, USD (8839)
3.10%
Freddie Mac, 6.25% 15jul2032, USD
3.08%
USA, Notes 4.125% 15jun2029, USD (AP-2029)
2.85%
FHLB, 4.625% 13jun2031, USD (UZ-2031)
2.67%
Freddie Mac, 6.75% 15mar2031, USD
2.59%
Fannie Mae, 0.875% 5aug2030, USD
1.93%
Fannie Mae, 7.25% 15may2030, USD
1.88%
TVA, 7.125% 1may2030, USD
1.85%
Frequently asked questions about IEI and AGZ
How have the IEI and AGZ ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 14, 2026, IEI is down -2.08% year-to-date (YTD), while AGZ has lost -0.69%. That puts AGZ better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: IEI or AGZ?
Year-to-date, the IEI ETF saw +$176M in flows, compared to +$92M for AGZ.
Which ETF is more volatile: IEI or AGZ?
Over the past year, IEI had a volatility of 3.06%, while AGZ experienced 2.18%.
Which ETF is bigger: IEI or AGZ?
As of October 14, 2026, IEI holds $16.82 B in assets under management (AUM), while AGZ manages $643.30 M.
What sectors do the IEI and AGZ ETFs invest in?
IEI leans toward sectors like Sovereign. Meanwhile, AGZ focuses on Government Agencies and Utilities.
What are the top holdings of the IEI ETF and AGZ ETF?
IEI top holdings include USA, Notes 4.375% 30nov2030, USD (S-2030), USA, Notes 1.875% 15feb2032, USD (B-2032) and USA, Notes 4% 28feb2030, USD (H-2030). AGZ holds in its top three: Fannie Mae, 0.75% 8oct2027, USD, FHLB, 3.5% 4oct2027, USD (8384) and Fannie Mae, 6.625% 15nov2030, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: IEI or AGZ?
IEI holds 84 securities with 32.35% of its assets in the top 15. AGZ has 110 securities and a top 15 weight of 57.52%.
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