iShares 3 7 Year Treasury Bond ETF vs Altria Group Inc — how do they compare? iShares 3 7 Year Treasury Bond ETF trades at $116.73, while Altria Group Inc trades at $65.2 (market cap $114.13B). The key difference: Altria Group Inc pays a 6.2% dividend while iShares 3 7 Year Treasury Bond ETF pays none, and Altria Group Inc is trading nearer its 52-week high, iShares 3 7 Year Treasury Bond ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| IEI | MO | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Fixed Income | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $120.72 | $74.92 |
52-Week Low | $116.16 | $54.72 |
Market Cap | — | $114.13B |
Enterprise Value | — | $136.34B |
Dividend Yield | — | 6.2% |
Signals from Pluang's Aura AI — not financial advice
IEI trades at $116.55, up 0.19% on the day, with a neutral technical signal and bearish moving averages. The ETF shows consistent dividend payouts, with recent distributions of $0.37-$0.38. Treasury yield volatility, driven by inflation data and geopolitical tensions, influences price action, while institutional interest is mixed, with Bank of America increasing its stake as of August 2026.
Outlook remains tied to Federal Reserve policy and inflation trends, offering stability but limited growth. Risks include rising yields pressuring bond prices and Middle East instability affecting oil markets. Income-focused investors may find value in its government-backed yield amid ongoing market uncertainty.
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IEI tracks the ICE U.S. Treasury 3-7 Year Bond Index, offering exposure to intermediate-term government debt. It serves as a conservative middle ground in the Treasury yield curve, providing higher yields than short-term bills with less volatility than long-term bonds.
Read more on IEI →Altria comprises Philip Morris USA, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco, John Middleton, Helix Innovations, and Philip Morris Capital, although the company plans to wind down Philip Morris Capital by the end of 2022. It holds a 10% interest in the world's largest brewer, Anheuser-Busch InBev. Through its tobacco subsidiaries, Altria holds the leading position in cigarettes and smokeless tobacco in the United States and the number-two spot in machine-made cigars. The company's Marlboro brand is the leading cigarette brand in the U.S. with a 43% share in 2020. Altria holds strategic investments in JUUL Labs (35% economic interest) and Cronos (42%).
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