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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
89
Avg. Expense Ratio
0.13%
Avg. Dividend Yield
4.97%
Avg. 1 Year Return
3.04%
Median Risk/Return Score
27 / 100
The Best Government Bonds ETFs

67 results

SymbolFull NameCategoryInceptionExpense RatioYTD Return10Y Return (Annualized)Dividend Yield

Risk / Return Rank

Max. DrawdownSharpe RatioSortino RatioOmega RatioMartin RatioCalmar RatioUlcer Index
Amundi US Treasury Bond 0-1Y UCITS ETF SGD Hedged ...Government BondsApr 6, 20220.08%
-0.08%
0.00%
12
Amundi Euro Government Bond 0-6 M UCITS ETF (Acc)Government BondsJun 22, 20090.14%
1.09%
0.53%
0.00%
99
iShares $ Treasury Bond 1-3yr UCITS ETF EUR Hedged...Government Bonds, Short-Term BondApr 10, 20180.10%
-0.20%
0.00%
24
iShares USD Development Bank Bonds UCITS ETF USD A...Government BondsDec 6, 20190.15%
3.10%
0.00%
34
JPMorgan BetaBuilders US Treasury Bond 0-1 yr UCIT...Government Bonds, Ultrashort BondJul 9, 20190.07%
5.02%
0.00%
39
JPMorgan BetaBuilders US Treasury Bond UCITS ETF U...Government BondsApr 25, 20190.07%
2.67%
0.00%
34
iShares $ Treasury Bond 10-20yr UCITS ETF EUR Hedg...Long-Term Bond, Government BondsJun 26, 20250.10%
-1.82%
0.00%
15
iShares $ Treasury Bond 7-10yr UCITS ETF EUR Hedge...Government BondsJul 25, 20250.10%
-1.56%
0.00%
Xtrackers II US Treasuries 1-3 UCITS ETF (Dist)Government BondsJul 7, 20090.06%
3.87%
1.31%
2.75%
36
Xtrackers II Eurozone Government Bond 15-30 UCITS ...Government BondsJun 1, 20070.15%
-1.26%
-2.67%
0.00%
7
Xtrackers II Eurozone Government Bond 25+ UCITS ET...Government BondsJun 5, 20070.15%
-1.48%
-4.08%
0.00%
6
Amundi Euro Government Bond 25+Y UCITS ETF (Dist)Government BondsNov 7, 20240.07%
-1.27%
3.43%
7
Amundi US Treasury Bond Long Dated UCITS ETF DistGovernment Bonds, Long-Term BondNov 10, 20100.06%
1.37%
-3.18%
3.45%
23
Amundi Euro Government Bond 15+Y UCITS ETF (Dist)Government BondsSep 24, 20200.15%
-1.42%
3.04%
7
Deka US Treasury 7-10 UCITS ETF Government BondsAug 9, 20190.07%
2.06%
4.47%
32
iShares € Govt Bond 0-1yr UCITS ETF EUR (Dist)Government BondsAug 21, 20250.07%
0.08%
0.40%
0.96%
33
iShares € Govt Bond 10-15yr UCITS ETF EUR (Dist)Government BondsApr 17, 20090.15%
-2.46%
-0.91%
1.68%
7
iShares eb.rexx Government Germany 2.5-5.5yr UCITS...Government BondsJun 11, 20030.16%
-0.37%
-0.68%
1.41%
8
iShares eb.rexx Government Germany 0-1yr UCITS ETF...Government BondsJul 29, 20080.13%
0.83%
0.30%
1.06%
97
iShares eb.rexx Government Germany 10.5+yr UCITS E...Government BondsSep 28, 20050.16%
-1.17%
-3.66%
2.33%
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Best Government Bonds ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top Government Bonds ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are BIL (100) and GBIL (100). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

Best-Performing Government Bonds ETFs Over 5 Years

The top Government Bonds ETFs is USFR (3.78%). Across the lineup, Government Bonds ETFs show an average 1-year return of 3.04% and an average 5-year return of -1.65%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

Lowest-Cost Government Bonds ETFs

The top Government Bonds ETFs is SPTS (0.03%). With an average expense ratio of 0.13%, Government Bonds ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.

Highest-Yield Government Bonds ETFs

The top Government Bonds ETFs is LIFT (35.62%). Across the lineup, Government Bonds ETFs show an average dividend yield of 4.97%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

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