iShares 3 7 Year Treasury Bond ETF vs iShares 1 3 Year Treasury Bond ETF — how do they compare? iShares 3 7 Year Treasury Bond ETF trades at $116.56, while iShares 1 3 Year Treasury Bond ETF trades at $81.9. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| IEI | SHY | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Fixed Income | Fixed Income |
52-Week High | $120.72 | $83.18 |
52-Week Low | $116.45 | $81.79 |
Trailing returns across standard periods
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 →SHY provides exposure to U.S. Treasury bonds with remaining maturities between one and three years. It is a low-risk, highly liquid ETF designed for capital preservation and short-term income, featuring 2026 top holdings across various Treasury Notes.
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