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iShares International Treasury Bond ETF
Trading data
IGOV performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of March 10, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -1.88% | +1.09% | +0.43% | +7.98% | +10.07% | -18.51% |
| Flows | +$156M | +$204M | +$216M | +$705M | +$126M | +$304M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +7.09% | +7.90% | +8.24% | +8.96% |
Max drawdown | -2.73% | -3.78% | -10.40% | -33.02% |
Max drawdown duration | 9d | 209d | 200d | 1734d |
Time to recover | N/A | 180d | 95d | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of February 27, 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 |
Exposure
Data as of January 31, 2026Countries
Sectors
Maturity
Credit rating
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 883
Top 15 Holdings
Characteristics
The iShares International Treasury Bond ETF is built to track the FTSE World Government Bond Index - Developed Markets Capped Select 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 |
| Provider | iShares |
| N° of holdings | 883 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | January 21, 2009 |
| ESG | No |
What type of ETF is IGOV?
IGOV is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by iShares.
What index does IGOV track?
IGOV tracks the FTSE World Government Bond Index - Developed Markets Capped Select Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does IGOV invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Global Investment Grade Government Bonds. It is part of the segment: Intl Government Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of IGOV?
The total expense ratio (TER) of IGOV is 0.35%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was IGOV launched?
IGOV was launched on January 21, 2009, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of IGOV?
IGOV is issued by iShares.
What is the AUM of IGOV?
As of March 10, 2026, IGOV manages $1.21 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has IGOV performed recently?
As of March 10, 2026, IGOV delivered a return of -1.88% over the past month (1M performance), 1.09% over the past three months (3M), and 0.43% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for IGOV?
As of March 10, 2026, IGOV has seen net flows of +$156M in the past month (1M flow) and +$216M year-to-date (YTD).
Does IGOV pay dividends?
As of March 10, 2026, IGOV has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.4%.
How many holdings are in IGOV
As of January 31, 2026, IGOV holds 883 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is IGOV?
As of January 31, 2026, IGOV holds 883 securities, with 6.4% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of IGOV?
As of January 31, 2026, IGOV holds a portfolio of 883 underlyings, with its largest positions including Denmark, DGB 4.5% 15nov2039, DKK, Portugal, OT 2.125% 17oct2028, EUR and Israel, ILGOV 3.75% 30sep2027, ILS. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does IGOV invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, IGOV has its largest geographic exposures in Japan, France and Italy.
What sectors or themes does IGOV focus on?
As of January 31, 2026, IGOV is primarily exposed to Sovereign.
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