Compare IBGX vs. VGEA ETF performance
Comparing 2 ETFs | Performance (December 22, 2025 - March 20, 2026) |
IBGX VGEA |
Comparison analysis iShares € Govt Bond 3-5yr UCITS ETF (IBGX) and Vanguard EUR Eurozone Government Bond UCITS ETF (VGEA) belong to the EUR Govs industry segment. Both funds use a Direct (Physical) replication method to follow their index and a replication model of Optimized sampling. Sovereign and Unavailable are IBGX’s top sector exposures, while VGEA invests in Sovereign, Other and Unavailable as its top 3. IBGX’s top underlying securities are France, OAT 2.75% 25feb2029, EUR (16.13%), France, OAT 2.75% 25feb2030, EUR (14.75%) and Germany, Bobl 2.4% 18apr2030, EUR (8.29%). VGEA’s top underlying securities are France, OAT 0% 25nov2030, EUR (4018D) (1.01%), France, OAT 2.4% 24sep2028, EUR (0.96%) and France, OAT 0.75% 25may2028, EUR (0.93%). With a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.15%, IBGX is more expensive than VGEA, with 0.07%. IBGX has a 3M average daily volume (ADV) of +€2M vs. +€2.4M for VGEA. The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +3.83bps (IBGX) and +6.42bps (VGEA). The table below shows the full side-by-side ETF comparison of IBGX and VGEA, with detailed data on performance, flows, liquidity, exposure to individual stocks, segments, sectors, and geographies, helping you select the best ETFs. |
IBGX iShares € Govt Bond 3-5yr UCITS ETF - EURThis ETF provides exposure to Investment Grade Government Bonds ISIN IE00B1FZS681 | VGEA Vanguard EUR Eurozone Government Bond UCITS ETF Acc - EURThis ETF provides exposure to Eurozone Investment Grade Government Bonds Share class Acc EUR ISIN IE00BH04GL39 |
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Product Type | Passive ETF | Passive ETF | ||
Strategy | Long only | Long only | ||
NAV | €159.62 | €23.73 | ||
AuM | - | - | ||
Total AuM of fund | €4.36B | |||
Base currency | EUR | EUR | ||
E/R | 0.15% | 0.07% | ||
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Provider | ||||
Investment strategy | The Fund seeks to track the performance of an index composed of investment grade government bonds from France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, and Spain. | The Vanguard EUR Eurozone Government Bond UCITS ETF seeks to track the performance of the Index, a widely recognised benchmark designed to reflect the total universe of publically-traded, fixed-coupon, Euro-denominated Eurozone treasury securities with maturities greater than one year and which have a minimum issue size of EUR 300 million. | ||
Dividend policy | Distribution | Capitalization | ||
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Performance and flows | Perf. Flows | Perf. Flows | ||
1 month | -1.89% To view, create a free account | -2.44% To view, create a free account | ||
3 months | -0.73% | -0.43% | ||
1 year | +1.41% | +1.32% | ||
3 years | +6.64% | +4.79% | ||
5 years | -3.04% | -12.47% | ||
Month to date | -2.19% | -2.97% | ||
Quarter to date | -0.98% | -0.89% | ||
Year to date | -0.98% | -0.89% | ||
Volatility and risk | 1 year 3 years 5 years | 1 year 3 years 5 years | ||
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Number of holdings | 16 | 492 | ||
Weight of top 15 holdings | ||||
Top 15 holdings | France, OAT 2.75% 25feb2029, EUR France, OAT 2.75% 25feb2030, EUR Germany, Bobl 2.4% 18apr2030, EUR DE000BU25059 Spain, OBL 3.5% 31may2029, EUR Germany, Bills 2.5% 11oct2029, EUR Germany, Bobl 2.1% 12apr2029, EUR Spain, BON 2.7% 31jan2030, EUR IT0005654642 Italy, BTP 3.35% 01jul2029, EUR Italy, BTP 2.95% 1jul2030, EUR Italy, BTP 3% 1oct2029, EUR IT0005671273 Germany, Bobl 2.1% 12apr2029, EUR NL0015073TQ2 To view, create a free account | France, OAT 0% 25nov2030, EUR (4018D) France, OAT 2.4% 24sep2028, EUR France, OAT 0.75% 25may2028, EUR France, OAT 2.75% 25feb2030, EUR France, OAT 1.25% 25may2034, EUR France, OAT 0.5% 25may2029, EUR France, OAT 1.25% 25may2036, EUR Spain, OBL 3.5% 31may2029, EUR France, OAT 3.5% 25nov2033, EUR France, OAT 0.75% 25feb2028, EUR France, OAT 2.75% 25feb2029, EUR Germany, Bobl 1.3% 15oct2027, EUR France, OAT 2% 25nov2032, EUR France, OAT 1.5% 25may2031, EUR France, OAT 2.5% 24sep2027, EUR To view, create a free account | ||
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Frequently asked questions about IBGX and VGEA
How did IBGX and VGEA perform in 2026?
As of 3/20/2026, IBGX has delivered a year-to-date performance of -0.98%, while VGEA has returned -0.89%.
Which ETF shows higher volatility: IBGX or VGEA?
As of 3/20/2026, IBGX reported a 1-year volatility of 2.07%, whereas VGEA registered volatility 3.52% over the same period.
How do IBGX and VGEA differ in sector exposure?
As of 3/20/2026, IBGX is primarily exposed to sectors such as Sovereign, weight 81.04%. The top sectors in VGEA feature Sovereign, weight 88.81%.
How do IBGX and VGEA differ in geographic exposure?
As of 3/20/2026, IBGX has its largest country exposures in France, weight 30.87%, Germany, weight 30.63% and Italy, weight 22.93%. The top countries in VGEA feature France, weight 23.40%, Italy, weight 21.76% and Germany, weight 18.78%.
How do IBGX and VGEA differ in terms of holdings?
As of 3/20/2026, IBGX include France, OAT 2.75% 25feb2029, EUR, weight 16.13%, France, OAT 2.75% 25feb2030, EUR, weight 14.75% and Germany, Bobl 2.4% 18apr2030, EUR, weight 8.29%. The top positions in VGEA feature France, OAT 0% 25nov2030, EUR (4018D), weight 1.01%, France, OAT 2.4% 24sep2028, EUR, weight 0.96% and France, OAT 0.75% 25may2028, EUR, weight 0.93%.
Is IBGX or VGEA more diversified?
As of 3/20/2026, IBGX holds 16 securities, with 99.14% of its assets allocated to its top 15 positions. VGEA, by comparison, includes 492 holdings and has 11.77% concentrated in its top 15.
Which ETF has a higher distribution yield: IBGX or VGEA?
As of 3/20/2026, IBGX has a trailing 12-month yield of 2.53%, while VGEA offers 0.00%.
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