MGOVvsJPSTETF Comparison
ETF 1
MGOV
First Trust Intermediate Government Opportunities ETF
This fund is part of
US Aggregate Bonds
+0.03%
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First Trust Intermediate Government Opportunities ETF (MGOV) and JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF (JPST) belong to the same industry segment: US Aggregate Bonds. In contrast, JPST's top sector exposures are Finance, Sovereign and Utilities. MGOV is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.49%, versus 0.18% for JPST. MGOV is down -0.86% year-to-date (YTD) with +$19M in YTD flows. JPST performs better with 2.58% YTD performance, and +$7.35B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of MGOV and JPST 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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MGOV vs JPST performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/15/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | MGOV JPST | -0.74%+0.32% | -2.78%+0.72% | -0.86%+2.58% | -1.00%+3.42% | +13.45%+15.54% | n/a+20.56% |
| Flows | MGOV JPST | -$3M+$1.27B | -$2M+$2.91B | +$19M+$7.35B | +$39M+$8.88B | +$86M+$19.73B | -+$24.52B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | MGOV JPST | +5.39%+0.44% | +4.63%+0.44% | +5.71%+0.47% | n/a+0.52% |
| Max drawdown | MGOV JPST | -4.66%-0.11% | -5.27%-0.16% | -5.64%-0.24% | n/a-0.70% |
| Max drawdown duration | MGOV JPST | 88d22d | 228d21d | 284d14d | n/a371d |
Trading data
MGOV | JPST | |
Last sale 10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM | $19.32 | $50.34 |
| Previous close 10/15/2026 | $19.24 | $50.32 |
| Consolidated volume 10/15/2026 | ||
| Average volume 30 days | ||
| Average discount or premium 30 days | ||
| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
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Main metrics
Last update 10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM
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MGOV | JPST | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $19.32 | $50.34 |
| 1D performance | +0.41% | +0.04% |
| AuM | $95.73 M | $42.78 B |
| E/R | 0.49% | 0.18% |
Characteristics
MGOV | JPST | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Active |
| Provider | First Trust | J.P. Morgan Asset Management |
| Benchmark | - | - |
| N° of holdings | - | 569 |
| Asset class | - | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | August 2, 2023 | May 17, 2017 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
MGOV
Data will be available soon
JPST
USA
40.4%
Canada
8.17%
Other
51.43%
Sectors
MGOV
Data will be available soon
JPST
Finance
44.24%
Other
55.76%
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Diversification
MGOV
Data will be available soon
JPST
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
10.01%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 1, 1970
MGOV
Data will be available soon
JPST
USA, Notes 3.375% 29feb2028, USD (AY-2028)
2.33%
USA, Notes 0.875% 30sep2026, USD (AD-2026)
0.71%
US63307MR507
0.60%
Capital One Financial, 1.878% 2nov2027, USD
0.60%
US31849MLA70
0.59%
US86960KT936
0.56%
US2332K1PQ76
0.55%
Royal Bank of Canada (New York Branch), 0% 24mar2027, USD (362D, ECP)
0.55%
USA, Notes 3.5% 15feb2029, USD (AK-2029)
0.53%
AbbVie, 2.95% 21nov2026, USD
0.52%
US3133Q34B45
0.50%
US06418NPA45
0.50%
Federation des caisses Desjardins du Quebec, 4.505% 26may2028, USD
0.50%
T-Mobile USA, 3.75% 15apr2027, USD
0.48%
Deutsche Bank (New York Branch), 2.311% 16nov2027, USD (D)
0.48%
Frequently asked questions about MGOV and JPST
How have the MGOV and JPST ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 15, 2026, MGOV is down -0.86% year-to-date (YTD), while JPST has returned 2.58%. That puts JPST better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: MGOV or JPST?
Year-to-date, the MGOV ETF saw +$19M in flows, compared to +$7.35B for JPST.
Which ETF is more volatile: MGOV or JPST?
Over the past year, MGOV had a volatility of 4.63%, while JPST experienced 0.44%.
Which ETF is bigger: MGOV or JPST?
As of October 15, 2026, MGOV holds $95.73 M in assets under management (AUM), while JPST manages $42.78 B.
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