iShares International Treasury Bond ETF (IGOV): outlook, holdings and fees
iShares International Treasury Bond ETF (IGOV) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by iShares. The expense ratio is 0.34% and the yield is 1.41%. The ten largest holdings are 7% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on IGOV
| Last price | $40.43 (+0.5%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 62% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $40.17 – $41.16 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.4% |
| Distribution yield | 1.41% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
IGOV fund facts
| Issuer | iShares |
|---|---|
| Theme | Treasuries |
| Assets under management | $1.3B |
| Expense ratio | 0.34% |
| Number of holdings | 10 |
| Portfolio turnover | 52% |
| Inception | Jan 21, 2009 |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
The fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of the underlying index and will invest at least 90% of its assets in fixed income securities of the types included in the underlying index. The underlying index measures the performance of fixed-rate, local currency, investment-grade, sovereign bonds from certain developed markets. The fund is non-diversified.
IGOV top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark (Kingdom Of) 4.5% | – | 1.51% |
| Sweden (Kingdom Of) 1.5% | – | 0.67% |
| Norway (Kingdom Of) | – | 0.67% |
| Sweden (Kingdom Of) 2.5% | – | 0.65% |
| Ireland (Republic Of) | – | 0.54% |
| Norway (Kingdom Of) 2% | – | 0.55% |
| Denmark (Kingdom Of) 0.5% | – | 0.53% |
| Norway (Kingdom Of) 3% | – | 0.52% |
| Sweden (Kingdom Of) 1% | – | 0.52% |
| Denmark (Kingdom Of) 1.75% | – | 0.50% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
IGOV returns and risk
| Year to date | -4.8% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | -5.0% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +2.8% |
| 5 years (annualised) | -4.5% |
| 10 years (annualised) | -1.7% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 9.3% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | -0.12 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
IGOV: frequently asked questions
What does IGOV invest in?
iShares International Treasury Bond ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Denmark (Kingdom Of) 4.5% (1.5%), Sweden (Kingdom Of) 1.5% (0.7%), Norway (Kingdom Of) (0.7%), Sweden (Kingdom Of) 2.5% (0.6%), Ireland (Republic Of) (0.5%).
What is the IGOV expense ratio?
0.34% a year: about $34.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the IGOV dividend yield?
1.41%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will IGOV go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 62%, with a likely range (50%) of $40.17 to $41.16 from $40.43 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has IGOV performed?
Year to date -4.8%, one year -5.0%, three years +2.8% a year, five years -4.5% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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