The Best Government Bonds ETFs
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Government Bonds ETFs.
Government Bonds ETFs are exchange-traded funds (ETF) investments in bonds issued by national governments. These bonds are considered among the safest investments as they are issued by sovereign nations and are typically backed by the full faith and credit of the issuing government. Government Bonds ETFs usually invest in a diversified portfolio of government bonds, including bonds issued by the U.S. Treasury, German Bunds, U.K. Gilts, and other sovereign bonds. In addition, the bonds in the portfolio may have different maturities and credit ratings, which can give investors exposure to different parts of the bond market.
Government bonds ETFs are generally considered to be low-risk investments. They typically have lower returns than other types of bond ETFs, such as corporate, high-yield, or emerging market bonds, but they also carry less risk. As a result, government bonds ETFs can be attractive for investors looking to preserve capital and generate income.
- Number of ETFs
- 87
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.13%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 4.78%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 3.17%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 25 / 100
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Best Government Bonds ETFs by Risk/Return Score
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 100 | 45.99B | May 2007 | |
| iShares 0-1 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 100 | 20.73B | Jan 2007 | |
| Goldman Sachs Access Treasury 0-1 Year ETF | 100 | 7.62B | Sep 2016 | |
| WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | 100 | 17.01B | Feb 2014 | |
| iShares Treasury Floating Rate Bond ETF | 100 | 6.60B | Feb 2014 |
Best-Performing Government Bonds ETFs Over 5 Years
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | 3.67% | 17.01B | Feb 2014 | |
| iShares Treasury Floating Rate Bond ETF | 3.64% | 6.60B | Feb 2014 | |
| SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 3.42% | 45.99B | May 2007 | |
| Goldman Sachs Access Treasury 0-1 Year ETF | 3.32% | 7.62B | Sep 2016 | |
| iShares 0-1 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 3.32% | 20.73B | Jan 2007 |
Lowest-Cost Government Bonds ETFs
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab Long-Term U.S. Treasury ETF | 0.03% | 787.62M | Oct 2019 | |
| SPDR Portfolio Long Term Treasury ETF | 0.03% | 10.14B | May 2007 | |
| Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF | 0.03% | 14.30B | Nov 2009 | |
| SPDR Portfolio Short Term Treasury ETF | 0.03% | 5.90B | Nov 2011 | |
| BondBloxx Bloomberg One Year Target Duration US Tr... | 0.03% | 748.21M | Sep 2022 |
Highest-Yield Government Bonds ETFs
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LifeX 2028 Income Bucket ETF | 31.06% | — | Sep 2025 | |
| LifeX 2030 Income Bucket ETF | 17.98% | — | Sep 2025 | |
| Global X Treasury Bond Enhanced Income ETF | 15.74% | — | Jul 2025 | |
| LifeX 2050 Longevity Income ETF | 13.60% | — | Jan 2024 | |
| Amplify Bloomberg U.S. Treasury Target High Income... | 13.19% | — | Oct 2024 |
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