IEI vs. IGIB: How Does Government Bond Exposure Compare Against Corporate Bonds?

2026-02-08 09:16:05 ET

The iShares 5-10 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ:IGIB) and the iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:IEI) both target the intermediate-term bond market but take different approaches: IGIB focuses on investment-grade corporate debt, while IEI sticks to U.S. Treasuries. This comparison highlights how their expense ratios, yields, historical drawdowns, and portfolio makeup may appeal to different risk and income profiles.

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