iShares 1 3 Year Treasury Bond ETF vs S&P500 ETF — how do they compare? iShares 1 3 Year Treasury Bond ETF trades at $81.9, while S&P500 ETF trades at $747.79. The key difference: S&P500 ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, iShares 1 3 Year Treasury Bond ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| SHY | SPY | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Fixed Income | — |
52-Week High | $83.18 | $759.55 |
52-Week Low | $81.79 | $621.75 |
Trailing returns across standard periods
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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.
Read more on SHY →The ETF is designed to track the performance of the securities and the stocks in the S&P 500 Index. To maintain the composition and weightings, the advisor adjusts the ETF from time to time to conform to periodic changes in the index target.
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