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GOVTvsISTB

iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF against iShares Core 1-5 Year USD Bond ETF — the fee, the flows, the book, and a year head-to-head.

One year, growth of $100
GOVT 98ISTB 99Aug 25Aug 26GROWTH OF $100
Head to head
GOVTISTB
Expense ratio0.050%0.060%
Assets$43.8B$4.4B
Net flow, 1 month+$262M
Net flow, 1 year+$17B
Return, YTD-2.1%-1.4%
Return, 1 year
Avg daily volume7.1M396K
Holdings2005952
ListedFeb 13, 2012Oct 17, 2012
Options marketYesYes

MARKED CELLS LEAD ON THAT LINE · LOWER FEE, LARGER ASSETS, STRONGER FLOWS & RETURNS

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