iShares iBonds Dec 2054 Term Treasury ETF (IBGK) belongs to the Long-Term Bond category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with IBGK. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IBGK
IBGK charges 0.07% annually. There are 7 ETFs in the Long-Term Bond category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF | 0.03% | 15.20B | Nov 2009 | IBGK vs VGLT | |
| Schwab Long-Term U.S. Treasury ETF | 0.03% | 793.42M | Oct 2019 | IBGK vs SCHQ | |
| SPDR Portfolio Long Term Treasury ETF | 0.03% | 10.64B | May 2007 | IBGK vs SPTL | |
| Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF | 0.03% | 8.70B | Apr 2007 | IBGK vs BLV | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Treasury Bond 20+ Year ... | 0.04% | 31.27M | Apr 2023 | IBGK vs BBLB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IBGK
IBGK has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 7. There are 18 ETFs in the Long-Term Bond category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 23.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/M 10-Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF | 23 | 29.60M | Jan 2024 | IBGK vs ZTEN | |
| PGIM Corporate Bond 10+ Year ETF | 12 | — | Jul 2025 | IBGK vs PCL | |
| iShares Core 10+ Year USD Bond ETF | 12 | 591.74M | Dec 2009 | IBGK vs ILTB | |
| Bondbloxx BBB Rated 10+ Year Corporate Bond ETF | 12 | 6.89M | Jan 2024 | IBGK vs BBBL | |
| Bluemonte Long Term Bond ETF | 10 | 164.90M | Jun 2025 | IBGK vs BLTD |
Top Performing IBGK Alternatives (YTD)
IBGK is at -3.18% YTD. There are 16 ETFs in the Long-Term Bond category with higher YTD returns, going as high as -0.52%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/M 10-Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF | -0.52% | 29.60M | Jan 2024 | IBGK vs ZTEN | |
| PGIM Corporate Bond 10+ Year ETF | -1.48% | — | Jul 2025 | IBGK vs PCL | |
| Bondbloxx BBB Rated 10+ Year Corporate Bond ETF | -1.75% | 6.89M | Jan 2024 | IBGK vs BBBL | |
| Bluemonte Long Term Bond ETF | -1.95% | 164.90M | Jun 2025 | IBGK vs BLTD | |
| iShares Core 10+ Year USD Bond ETF | -2.31% | 591.74M | Dec 2009 | IBGK vs ILTB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IBGK
IBGK has 8.86% 1-year volatility. There are 17 ETFs in the Long-Term Bond category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 4.90%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/M 10-Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF | 4.90% | 29.60M | Jan 2024 | IBGK vs ZTEN | |
| GraniteShares YieldBOOST 20Y+ Treasuries ETF | 5.71% | 726.58K | May 2026 | IBGK vs FIYY | |
| Bluemonte Long Term Bond ETF | 6.67% | 164.90M | Jun 2025 | IBGK vs BLTD | |
| iShares 10-20 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 7.59% | 10.83B | Jan 2007 | IBGK vs TLH | |
| iShares Core 10+ Year USD Bond ETF | 7.61% | 591.74M | Dec 2009 | IBGK vs ILTB |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IBGK
IBGK has a 1-year max drawdown of -7.48%. There are 17 ETFs in the Long-Term Bond category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -3.32%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/M 10-Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF | -3.32% | 29.60M | Jan 2024 | IBGK vs ZTEN | |
| Bluemonte Long Term Bond ETF | -4.97% | 164.90M | Jun 2025 | IBGK vs BLTD | |
| PGIM Corporate Bond 10+ Year ETF | -5.14% | — | Jul 2025 | IBGK vs PCL | |
| Bondbloxx BBB Rated 10+ Year Corporate Bond ETF | -5.45% | 6.89M | Jan 2024 | IBGK vs BBBL | |
| iShares Core 10+ Year USD Bond ETF | -5.60% | 591.74M | Dec 2009 | IBGK vs ILTB |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, SOXX and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $869B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 2.13% | 99.95B | May 2020 | IBGK vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -27.17% | 46.52B | Jan 2024 | IBGK vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 90 | 68.76% | 44.69B | Jul 2001 | IBGK vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 78 | 11.75% | 869.20B | May 2000 | IBGK vs IVV | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 92 | 13.79% | 42.77B | Jun 2014 | IBGK vs DGRO | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 7 | -3.18% | 41.54B | Jul 2002 | IBGK vs TLT | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 35 | -18.57% | 28.08B | Apr 2006 | IBGK vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 28 | -6.14% | 59.74B | Jan 2005 | IBGK vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 85 | 20.84% | 80.11B | May 2000 | IBGK vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 77 | 12.35% | 32.49B | Mar 2008 | IBGK vs ACWI |
Often Compared With IBGK
Investors most often compare IBGK with UTWY, IBGL, DTLE.L. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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