Compare VGEA vs. SEGA ETF performance
Comparing 2 ETFs | Performance (December 18, 2025 - March 18, 2026) |
VGEA SEGA |
Comparison analysis The ETFs Vanguard EUR Eurozone Government Bond UCITS ETF (VGEA) and iShares Core € Govt Bond UCITS ETF (SEGA) are passive ETFs that track the performance of the Bloomberg Euro Aggregate Treasury Total Return Index - EUR. As a result, they allow investors to get exposure to EUR Govs. Vanguard EUR Eurozone Government Bond UCITS ETF (VGEA) has a higher tracking difference (-6.51bps) than iShares Core € Govt Bond UCITS ETF (SEGA) (-3.21bps), and a lower tracking error (+6.92bps vs. +14.49bps). Both funds use a Direct (Physical) replication method to follow their index and a replication model of Optimized sampling. Both funds invest in the same top 3 sectors: Sovereign, Other and Unavailable. VGEA’s top underlying securities are France, OAT 0% 25nov2030, EUR (4018D) (1.04%), France, OAT 2.4% 24sep2028, EUR (1.01%) and France, OAT 0.75% 25may2028, EUR (0.95%). SEGA’s top underlying securities are France, OAT 2.5% 25may2030, EUR (0.90%), France, OAT 0.75% 25may2028, EUR (0.85%) and France, OAT 1.5% 25may2031, EUR (0.82%). With a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.07%, VGEA is cheaper than SEGA, with 0.07%. VGEA has a 3M average daily volume (ADV) of +€2.4M vs. +€3.5M for SEGA. The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +6.43bps (VGEA) and +5.42bps (SEGA). The table below shows the full side-by-side ETF comparison of VGEA and SEGA, with detailed data on performance, flows, liquidity, exposure to individual stocks, segments, sectors, and geographies, helping you select the best ETFs. |
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 | SEGA iShares Core € Govt Bond UCITS ETF - EURThis ETF provides exposure to Eurozone Investment Grade Government Bonds Share class Dist EUR ISIN IE00B4WXJJ64 |
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Product Type | Passive ETF | Passive ETF | ||
Strategy | Long only | Long only | ||
NAV | €23.92 | €109.02 | ||
AuM | - | - | ||
Total AuM of fund | €4.4B | €5.52B | ||
Base currency | EUR | EUR | ||
E/R | 0.07% | 0.07% | ||
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Investment strategy | 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. | The Fund seeks to track the performance of an index composed of Eurozone investment grade government bonds. | ||
Dividend policy | Capitalization | Distribution | ||
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Performance and flows | Perf. Flows | Perf. Flows | ||
1 month | -1.57% To view, create a free account | -1.56% To view, create a free account | ||
3 months | +0.01% | 0.00% | ||
1 year | +2.31% | +2.35% | ||
3 years | +5.65% | +5.62% | ||
5 years | -11.49% | -11.62% | ||
Month to date | -2.17% | -2.18% | ||
Quarter to date | -0.08% | -0.09% | ||
Year to date | -0.08% | -0.09% | ||
Volatility and risk | 1 year 3 years 5 years | 1 year 3 years 5 years | ||
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Number of holdings | 492 | 505 | ||
Weight of top 15 holdings | ||||
Top 15 holdings | 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 0.5% 25may2029, EUR France, OAT 1.25% 25may2034, 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 France, OAT 2% 25nov2032, EUR France, OAT 1.5% 25may2031, EUR France, OAT 1.25% 25may2036, EUR France, OAT 0.75% 25nov2028, EUR Italy, BTP 3.85% 1oct2040, EUR To view, create a free account | France, OAT 2.5% 25may2030, EUR France, OAT 0.75% 25may2028, EUR France, OAT 1.5% 25may2031, EUR France, OAT 2.75% 25oct2027, EUR France, OAT 2.75% 25feb2029, EUR France, OAT 0.75% 25nov2028, EUR France, OAT 2.75% 25feb2030, EUR France, OAT 3.5% 25nov2033, EUR France, OAT 0.5% 25may2029, EUR France, OAT 1.25% 25may2034, EUR France, OAT 1% 25may2027, EUR France, OAT 0.75% 25feb2028, EUR France, OAT 0% 25nov2030, EUR (4018D) France, OAT 3.2% 25may2035, EUR France, OAT 2% 25nov2032, EUR To view, create a free account | ||
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Frequently asked questions about VGEA and SEGA
How did VGEA and SEGA perform in 2026?
As of yesterday, VGEA has delivered a year-to-date performance of -0.08%, while SEGA has returned -0.09%.
Which ETF is seeing higher flows: VGEA or SEGA?
As of yesterday, VGEA has recorded +€78M in net flows YTD, compared to +€17M for SEGA since the beginning of the year.
Which ETF shows higher volatility: VGEA or SEGA?
As of yesterday, VGEA reported a 1-year volatility of 3.46%, whereas SEGA registered volatility 3.51% over the same period.
How do VGEA and SEGA differ in sector exposure?
As of yesterday, VGEA is primarily exposed to sectors such as Sovereign, weight 91.13%. The top sectors in SEGA feature Sovereign, weight 94.52%.
How do VGEA and SEGA differ in geographic exposure?
As of yesterday, VGEA has its largest country exposures in France, weight 23.63%, Italy, weight 21.85% and Germany, weight 18.47%. The top countries in SEGA feature France, weight 23.83%, Italy, weight 22.19% and Germany, weight 18.62%.
How do VGEA and SEGA differ in terms of holdings?
As of yesterday, VGEA include France, OAT 0% 25nov2030, EUR (4018D), weight 1.04%, France, OAT 2.4% 24sep2028, EUR, weight 1.01% and France, OAT 0.75% 25may2028, EUR, weight 0.95%. The top positions in SEGA feature France, OAT 2.5% 25may2030, EUR, weight 0.90%, France, OAT 0.75% 25may2028, EUR, weight 0.85% and France, OAT 1.5% 25may2031, EUR, weight 0.82%.
Is VGEA or SEGA more diversified?
As of yesterday, VGEA holds 492 securities, with 11.79% of its assets allocated to its top 15 positions. SEGA, by comparison, includes 505 holdings and has 11.00% concentrated in its top 15.
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