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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.


Category is Government Bonds
Symbol
Full Name
Category
Inception
Expense Ratio
YTD Return
10Y Return (Annualized)
Dividend Yield

Risk / Return Rank

Max. Drawdown
Sharpe Ratio
Sortino Ratio
Omega Ratio
Martin Ratio
Calmar Ratio
Ulcer Index
iShares USD Treasury Bond 20+yr UCITS ETF USD (Acc...Government BondsMay 10, 20180.07%
-0.93%
0.00%
11
Vanguard Extended Duration Treasury ETFGovernment BondsDec 6, 20070.06%
-0.09%
-2.98%
4.94%
8
Deka US Treasury 7-10 UCITS ETF Government BondsAug 9, 20190.07%
1.63%
3.85%
6
Franklin Liberty U.S. Treasury Bond ETFGovernment Bonds, Actively ManagedJun 9, 20200.09%
0.19%
4.06%
46
Goldman Sachs Access Treasury 0-1 Year ETFGovernment BondsSep 6, 20160.12%
0.80%
3.89%
100
Invesco Equal Weight 0-30 Years Treasury ETFGovernment BondsOct 11, 20070.15%
-0.06%
0.10%
3.81%
18
iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETFGovernment BondsFeb 14, 20120.15%
0.08%
0.96%
3.53%
45
iShares 25+ Year Treasury STRIPS Bond ETFGovernment BondsSep 22, 20200.15%
-0.07%
5.04%
7
Hamilton U.S. Bond YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF (CAD Hedge...Government Bonds, Derivative IncomeAug 21, 20240.45%
-1.01%
10.88%
9
Harvest Premium Yield 7-10 Year Treasury ETF - Cla...Government BondsJan 11, 20240.45%
-1.25%
8.49%
26
iShares USD Treasury Bond 0-1yr UCITS ETF (Acc)Government BondsFeb 20, 20190.07%
0.79%
0.00%
100
iShares USD Treasury Bond 1-3yr UCITS ETF (Acc)Government BondsApr 13, 20170.07%
0.10%
0.00%
97
iShares iBonds Dec 2024 Term Treasury ETFGovernment BondsFeb 25, 20200.07%0.00%
iShares iBonds Dec 2025 Term Treasury ETFGovernment BondsFeb 25, 20200.07%
0.00%
3.14%
99
iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Treasury ETFGovernment BondsFeb 25, 20200.07%
0.82%
4.01%
99
iShares iBonds Dec 2027 Term Treasury ETFGovernment BondsFeb 25, 20200.07%
0.42%
3.89%
97
iShares iBonds Dec 2028 Term Treasury ETFGovernment BondsFeb 25, 20200.07%
0.23%
3.85%
91
iShares iBonds Dec 2029 Term Treasury ETFGovernment BondsFeb 25, 20200.07%
0.14%
3.81%
80
iShares iBonds Dec 2030 Term Treasury ETFGovernment BondsJul 14, 20200.07%
-0.04%
3.79%
66
iShares iBonds Dec 2031 Term Treasury ETFGovernment BondsJul 13, 20210.07%
-0.01%
3.93%
60

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