UTWO vs. IBTE

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

UTWO (US Treasury 2 Year Note ETF) and IBTE (iShares iBonds Dec 2024 Term Treasury ETF) are both Government Bonds funds - UTWO tracks the ICE BofA Current 2 Year US Treasury Index - Benchmark TR Gross while IBTE tracks the ICE 2024 Maturity US Treasury Index. Both are passively managed. UTWO charges 0.15%/yr vs 0.07%/yr for IBTE.

Performance

UTWO vs. IBTE - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in US Treasury 2 Year Note ETF (UTWO) and iShares iBonds Dec 2024 Term Treasury ETF (IBTE). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

UTWO

• 1D: -0.04%
• 1M: 0.07%
• YTD: 0.33%
• 6M: 0.63%
• 1Y: 3.13%
• 3Y*: 3.78%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

IBTE

• 1D: 0.00%
• 1M: 0.00%
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

UTWO vs. IBTE - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
UTWO US Treasury 2 Year Note ETF	0.02%
IBTE iShares iBonds Dec 2024 Term Treasury ETF	0.00%

Return for Risk

UTWO vs. IBTE — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

UTWO

UTWO Risk / Return Rank: 75
UTWO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 71
UTWO Sortino Ratio Rank: 85
UTWO Omega Ratio Rank: 79
UTWO Calmar Ratio Rank: 70
UTWO Martin Ratio Rank: 70

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

UTWO vs. IBTE - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for US Treasury 2 Year Note ETF (UTWO) and iShares iBonds Dec 2024 Term Treasury ETF (IBTE). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

	UTWO	IBTE	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	2.33	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	3.84	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.47	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	3.50	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	12.89	—	—
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	UTWO	IBTE	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	2.33	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	1.45	—	—

Drawdowns

UTWO vs. IBTE - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum UTWO drawdown since its inception was -2.04%, which is greater than IBTE's maximum drawdown of 0.00%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for UTWO and IBTE.

Drawdown Indicators

	UTWO	IBTE	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-2.04%	0.00%	-2.04%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-0.90%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-1.08%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-0.38%	0.00%	-0.38%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-0.49%	0.00%	-0.49%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	0.24%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	UTWO	IBTE	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	0.36%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	0.92%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.35%	0.00%	+1.35%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	2.07%	0.00%	+2.07%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	2.07%	0.00%	+2.07%

UTWO vs. IBTE - Expense Ratio Comparison

UTWO has a 0.15% expense ratio, which is higher than IBTE's 0.07% expense ratio. However, both funds are considered low-cost compared to the broader market, where average expense ratios usually range from 0.3% to 0.9%.

Dividends

UTWO vs. IBTE - Dividend Comparison

UTWO's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.50%, while IBTE has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022
IBTE iShares iBonds Dec 2024 Term Treasury ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
UTWO US Treasury 2 Year Note ETF	3.50%	3.63%	4.22%	4.39%	1.22%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, UTWO or IBTE?

On fees, IBTE is cheaper at 0.07% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, UTWO or IBTE?

IBTE is cheaper with a 0.07% expense ratio, compared with 0.15% for UTWO.

Which ETF pays a higher dividend yield, UTWO or IBTE?

UTWO has the higher dividend yield at 3.50%, compared with 0.00% for IBTE.

What is the main difference between UTWO and IBTE?

UTWO tracks ICE BofA Current 2 Year US Treasury Index - Benchmark TR Gross, while IBTE tracks ICE 2024 Maturity US Treasury Index. They also come from different issuers: US Benchmark Series and iShares. Their fees differ too: 0.15% for UTWO and 0.07% for IBTE.