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.
- Number of ETFs
- 6
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.36%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 1.70%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- -0.71%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 8 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays International Treasury Bon... | International Government Bonds | Oct 2, 2007 | 0.35% | -3.19% | -1.42% | 2.42% | 5 | ||||||||
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Short Term International T... | International Government Bonds | Jan 15, 2009 | 0.35% | -1.21% | -0.48% | 2.11% | 8 | ||||||||
| Franklin Liberty International Aggregate Bond ETF | International Government Bonds | May 30, 2018 | 0.25% | 1.24% | — | 2.79% | 25 | ||||||||
| iShares International Treasury Bond ETF | International Government Bonds | Jan 21, 2009 | 0.35% | -2.14% | -1.48% | 1.44% | 7 | ||||||||
| iShares 1-3 Year International Treasury Bond ETF | International Government Bonds | Jan 21, 2009 | 0.35% | -1.16% | -0.09% | 1.47% | 10 | ||||||||
| 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 (25) and ISHG (10).
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 | 25 | 767.31M | May 2018 | |
| iShares 1-3 Year International Treasury Bond ETF | 10 | 835.98M | Jan 2009 | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Short Term International T... | 8 | 272.63M | Jan 2009 | |
| iShares International Treasury Bond ETF | 7 | 1.36B | Jan 2009 | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays International Treasury Bon... | 5 | 1.33B | Oct 2007 |
Best-Performing International Government Bonds ETFs Over 5 Years
The top International Government Bonds ETFs is FLIA (0.75%).
Across the lineup, International Government Bonds ETFs show an average 1-year return of -0.71% and an average 5-year return of -2.13%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Liberty International Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.75% | 767.31M | May 2018 | |
| iShares 1-3 Year International Treasury Bond ETF | -0.80% | 835.98M | Jan 2009 | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Short Term International T... | -1.64% | 272.63M | Jan 2009 | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays International Treasury Bon... | -4.46% | 1.33B | Oct 2007 | |
| iShares International Treasury Bond ETF | -4.48% | 1.36B | 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% | 767.31M | May 2018 | |
| iShares International Treasury Bond ETF | 0.35% | 1.36B | Jan 2009 | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Short Term International T... | 0.35% | 272.63M | Jan 2009 | |
| iShares 1-3 Year International Treasury Bond ETF | 0.35% | 835.98M | Jan 2009 | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays International Treasury Bon... | 0.35% | 1.33B | Oct 2007 |
Highest-Yield International Government Bonds ETFs
The top International Government Bonds ETFs is FLIA (2.79%).
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 | 2.79% | 767.31M | May 2018 | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays International Treasury Bon... | 2.42% | 1.33B | Oct 2007 | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Short Term International T... | 2.11% | 272.63M | Jan 2009 | |
| iShares 1-3 Year International Treasury Bond ETF | 1.47% | 835.98M | Jan 2009 | |
| iShares International Treasury Bond ETF | 1.44% | 1.36B | Jan 2009 |
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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
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