iShares 1 3 Year Treasury Bond ETF vs Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF — how do they compare? iShares 1 3 Year Treasury Bond ETF trades at $81.97, while Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF trades at $89.22. The key difference: Vanguard Growth Index Fund 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 | VUG | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Fixed Income | Sector/Thematic |
52-Week High | $83.18 | $90.29 |
52-Week Low | $81.77 | $70.00 |
Trailing returns across standard periods
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 →VUG is an index-based ETF that tracks the CRSP US Large Cap Growth Index, providing concentrated exposure to the largest and fastest-growing companies in the United States. It focuses on stocks with high growth potential across tech, communication, and consumer sectors, serving as a low-cost, high-conviction core holding for long-term capital appreciation.
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