The Best International Government Bonds ETFs
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of International Government Bonds ETFs.
International Government Bond ETFs and funds invest in sovereign and government-related debt outside the fund's domestic market. Returns reflect local interest rates and sovereign credit conditions, while unhedged portfolios are also affected by movements in foreign currencies.
- Number of ETFs
- 6
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.36%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 1.70%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 0.35%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 12 / 100
The Best International Government Bonds ETFs
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR Bloomberg International Treasury... | International Government Bonds, Investment Grade Bonds | Oct 2, 2007 | 0.35% | -1.55% | -1.40% | 2.39% | 6 | ||||||||
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Short Term International T... | International Government Bonds | Jan 15, 2009 | 0.35% | 0.48% | -0.44% | 2.08% | 12 | ||||||||
| Franklin Liberty International Aggregate Bond ETF | International Government Bonds | May 30, 2018 | 0.25% | 1.43% | — | 2.89% | 27 | ||||||||
| iShares International Treasury Bond ETF | International Government Bonds | Jan 21, 2009 | 0.35% | -0.67% | -1.48% | 1.42% | 9 | ||||||||
| iShares 1-3 Year International Treasury Bond ETF | International Government Bonds | Jan 21, 2009 | 0.35% | 0.13% | -0.11% | 1.45% | 15 | ||||||||
| KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index E... | International Government Bonds | Dec 3, 2014 | 0.50% | — | — | 0.00% | — |
Best International Government Bonds ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top International Government Bonds ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are FLIA (27) and ISHG (15).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Liberty International Aggregate Bond ETF | 27 | 766.09M | May 2018 | |
| iShares 1-3 Year International Treasury Bond ETF | 15 | 826.21M | Jan 2009 | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Short Term International T... | 12 | 267.35M | Jan 2009 | |
| iShares International Treasury Bond ETF | 9 | 1.53B | Jan 2009 | |
| State Street SPDR Bloomberg International Treasury... | 6 | 1.30B | Oct 2007 |
Best-Performing International Government Bonds ETFs Over 5 Years
The top International Government Bonds ETFs is FLIA (0.69%).
Across the lineup, International Government Bonds ETFs show an average 1-year return of 0.35% and an average 5-year return of -2.03%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Liberty International Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.69% | 766.09M | May 2018 | |
| iShares 1-3 Year International Treasury Bond ETF | -0.65% | 826.21M | Jan 2009 | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Short Term International T... | -1.36% | 267.35M | Jan 2009 | |
| State Street SPDR Bloomberg International Treasury... | -4.33% | 1.30B | Oct 2007 | |
| iShares International Treasury Bond ETF | -4.48% | 1.53B | Jan 2009 |
Lowest-Cost International Government Bonds ETFs
The top International Government Bonds ETFs is FLIA (0.25%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.36%, International Government Bonds ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Liberty International Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.25% | 766.09M | May 2018 | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Short Term International T... | 0.35% | 267.35M | Jan 2009 | |
| iShares 1-3 Year International Treasury Bond ETF | 0.35% | 826.21M | Jan 2009 | |
| iShares International Treasury Bond ETF | 0.35% | 1.53B | Jan 2009 | |
| State Street SPDR Bloomberg International Treasury... | 0.35% | 1.30B | Oct 2007 |
Highest-Yield International Government Bonds ETFs
The top International Government Bonds ETFs is FLIA (2.89%).
Across the lineup, International Government Bonds ETFs show an average dividend yield of 1.70%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Liberty International Aggregate Bond ETF | 2.89% | 766.09M | May 2018 | |
| State Street SPDR Bloomberg International Treasury... | 2.39% | 1.30B | Oct 2007 | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Short Term International T... | 2.08% | 267.35M | Jan 2009 | |
| iShares 1-3 Year International Treasury Bond ETF | 1.45% | 826.21M | Jan 2009 | |
| iShares International Treasury Bond ETF | 1.42% | 1.53B | Jan 2009 |
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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
The Risk vs. Return Scatterplot allows you to quickly compare funds, stocks, and ETFs in one view. It displays the yearly return of an instrument on one axis and the risk (volatility) on the other.
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