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iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF
IEI performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 16, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.33% | -1.37% | -1.57% | -1.51% | +12.28% | +1.04% |
| Flows | -$134M | -$898M | +$131M | +$405M | +$3.48B | +$7.78B |
Characteristics
The iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF is built to track the ICE US Treasury 3-7 Year Bond Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | iShares |
| N° of holdings | 84 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | January 5, 2007 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of August 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 84
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Maturity
Credit rating
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +3.27% | +3.07% | +3.87% | +4.79% |
Max drawdown | -2.62% | -3.98% | -3.98% | -12.64% |
Max drawdown duration | 52d | 229d | 229d | 1362d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1016d |
Replication quality
Data as of October 17, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is IEI?
IEI is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by iShares.
What index does IEI track?
IEI tracks the ICE US Treasury 3-7 Year Bond Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does IEI invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to US Investment Grade Government Bonds. It is part of the segment: US Government Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of IEI?
The total expense ratio (TER) of IEI is 0.15%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was IEI launched?
IEI was launched on January 5, 2007, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of IEI?
IEI is issued by iShares.
What is the AUM of IEI?
As of October 16, 2026, IEI manages $16.87 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has IEI performed recently?
As of October 16, 2026, IEI delivered a return of 0.33% over the past month (1M performance), -1.37% over the past three months (3M), and -1.57% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for IEI?
As of October 16, 2026, IEI has seen net flows of -$134M in the past month (1M flow) and +$131M year-to-date (YTD).
Does IEI pay dividends?
As of October 16, 2026, IEI has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 3.82%.
How many holdings are in IEI
As of August 31, 2026, IEI holds 84 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is IEI?
As of August 31, 2026, IEI holds 84 securities, with 32.35% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of IEI?
As of August 31, 2026, IEI holds a portfolio of 84 underlyings, with its largest positions including USA, Notes 4.375% 30nov2030, USD (S-2030), USA, Notes 1.875% 15feb2032, USD (B-2032) and USA, Notes 4% 28feb2030, USD (H-2030). These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does IEI invest in?
As of August 31, 2026, IEI has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does IEI focus on?
As of August 31, 2026, IEI is primarily exposed to Sovereign.
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