IEIvsSHYETF Comparison
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iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF (IEI) and iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF (SHY) belong to the same industry segment: US Government Bonds. Both ETFs have the same top 2 sector exposures: Sovereign and Non-Corporate. Both IEI and SHY have the same Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.15%. IEI is down -1.57% year-to-date (YTD) with +$131M in YTD flows. SHY performs better with 0.86% YTD performance, and +$3.97B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of IEI 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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IEI vs SHY performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/16/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | IEI SHY | +0.33%+0.42% | -1.37%+0.11% | -1.57%+0.86% | -1.51%+1.44% | +12.28%+12.64% | +1.04%+9.79% |
| Flows | IEI SHY | -$134M+$1.13B | -$898M+$1.73B | +$131M+$3.97B | +$405M+$3.32B | +$3.48B+$228M | +$7.78B+$8.16B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | IEI SHY | +3.27%+1.32% | +3.07%+1.25% | +3.87%+1.55% | +4.79%+1.95% |
| Max drawdown | IEI SHY | -2.62%-0.92% | -3.98%-0.92% | -3.98%-0.97% | -12.64%-5.41% |
| Max drawdown duration | IEI SHY | 52d52d | 229d52d | 229d122d | 1362d814d |
Trading data
IEI | SHY | |
Last sale 10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM | $114.24 | $81.36 |
| Previous close 10/15/2026 | $114.09 | $81.29 |
| Consolidated volume 10/15/2026 | ||
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Replication quality
Data as of October 17, 2026
1-year trailing difference
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Main metrics
Last update 10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM
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IEI | SHY | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $114.24 | $81.36 |
| 1D performance | +0.13% | +0.09% |
| AuM | $16.87 B | $27.14 B |
| E/R | 0.15% | 0.15% |
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Exposure
Countries
IEI
USA
99.33%
Other
0.67%
SHY
USA
97.89%
Other
2.11%
Sectors
IEI
Sovereign
98.77%
Other
1.23%
SHY
Sovereign
97.71%
Other
2.29%
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Diversification
IEI
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
32.35%
SHY
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
22.74%
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%
SHY
USA, Notes 1.25% 30apr2028, USD (K-2028)
1.98%
USA, Notes 3.625% 31aug2029, USD (AC-2029)
1.82%
USA, Notes 3.5% 31jan2028, USD (U-2028)
1.72%
USA, Notes 1.25% 30jun2028, USD (M-2028)
1.61%
USA, Notes 4.625% 30apr2029, USD (Y-2029)
1.54%
USA, Notes 4.5% 31may2029, USD (Z-2029)
1.50%
USA, Notes 4.25% 30jun2029, USD (AA-2029)
1.48%
USA, Notes 3.375% 15sep2027, USD (AS-2027)
1.41%
USA, Notes 3.875% 15oct2027, USD (AT-2027)
1.41%
USA, Notes 4.25% 15feb2028, USD (AK-2028)
1.40%
USA, Notes 1.25% 30sep2028, USD (Q-2028)
1.39%
USA, Notes 4.125% 31mar2029, USD (W-2029)
1.38%
USA, Notes 3.625% 15aug2028, USD (AR-2028)
1.37%
USA, Notes 4.125% 15nov2027, USD (AU-2027)
1.37%
USA, Notes 2.875% 15may2028, USD (C-2028)
1.36%
Frequently asked questions about IEI and SHY
How have the IEI and SHY ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 16, 2026, IEI is down -1.57% year-to-date (YTD), while SHY has returned 0.86%. That puts SHY better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: IEI or SHY?
Year-to-date, the IEI ETF saw +$131M in flows, compared to +$3.97B for SHY.
Which ETF is more volatile: IEI or SHY?
Over the past year, IEI had a volatility of 3.07%, while SHY experienced 1.25%.
Which ETF is bigger: IEI or SHY?
As of October 16, 2026, IEI holds $16.87 B in assets under management (AUM), while SHY manages $27.14 B.
What sectors do the IEI and SHY ETFs invest in?
IEI leans toward sectors like Sovereign. Meanwhile, SHY focuses on Sovereign.
What are the top holdings of the IEI ETF and SHY 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). SHY holds in its top three: USA, Notes 1.25% 30apr2028, USD (K-2028), USA, Notes 3.625% 31aug2029, USD (AC-2029) and USA, Notes 3.5% 31jan2028, USD (U-2028).
Which ETF is more diversified: IEI or SHY?
IEI holds 84 securities with 32.35% of its assets in the top 15. SHY has 91 securities and a top 15 weight of 22.74%.
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