Vanguard BND Offers Broader Bond Mix Than BlackRock's IEI

The Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF carries a lower expense ratio and a slightly dividend yield than the iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF. BND holds a much broader range of bonds, while IEI focuses solely on U.S. treasuries.

The Motley Fool • Feb 15, 2026

IEI Offers Lower Costs and Higher Scale Than FIGB

IEI offers a lower expense ratio and higher assets under management (AUM) compared to FIGB. FIGB delivers a higher dividend yield but has experienced a deeper drawdown over four years.

The Motley Fool • Feb 10, 2026

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

IGIB charges a lower expense ratio and offers a higher yield compared to IEI. IEI holds lower-risk bonds, but IGIB can offer greater volatility for investors who want the opportunity for bigger price swings.

The Motley Fool • Feb 8, 2026

Does MUB's Tax Exemptions Give It the Edge Over IEI?

IEI charges a higher expense ratio but has a higher dividend yield than MUB. MUB has multiple tax exemptions, while IEI has none.

The Motley Fool • Feb 8, 2026

Treasury Lockdown or Income Adventure? Here's What Sets IEI and FBND Apart.

FBND offers a higher dividend yield but comes with a steeper expense ratio than IEI. FBND holds a much broader mix of sectors, while IEI sticks exclusively to Treasuries.

The Motley Fool • Jan 24, 2026

IEI: Fed Tools May Not Address Growth And Labour Markets

The iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF (IEI) offers moderate duration exposure but faces competition from more cost-efficient ETF combinations. Recent labor market softness and subdued consumer sentiment despite some recovery are a worry for the growth mandate though we wonder how much rate cuts would help. While CPI is below 3%, persistent shelter inflation could still persist inflation despite a tougher job market for wage price setters.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 22, 2025

Intermediate Treasury ETFs: Vanguard's VGIT Cuts Costs to the Bone While iShares' IEI Emphasizes Stability

VGIT offers a lower expense ratio and slightly higher yield than IEI. IEI has delivered slightly better 1-year and 5-year returns with a shallower drawdown.

The Motley Fool • Dec 16, 2025

Vanguard VGIT vs iShares IEI: Understanding the Stability Behind Each Strategy

iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF (IEI +0.13%) and Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF (VGIT +0.14%) both target U.S. Treasuries in the intermediate maturity range, but differ on cost, yield, and subtle portfolio focus.

The Motley Fool • Nov 20, 2025

The Great Bond Debate: How Strategists Are Positioning Their ETFs

A compelling observation was made by Jeffrey Sherman, deputy chief investment officer at DoubleLine, on stage at the Astoria Advisors Macro Summit. He had just stated, “As a bond investor, I'm here to tell you that we're not special, but that we tend to be more risk-averse.

ETF Trends • Oct 27, 2025

IEI: The Calm Before The Storm

Treasuries resilient: Medium-term US bonds, via IEI ETF, show limited price impact despite government shutdowns and ongoing fiscal deficits. The IEI ETF offers no-thrills returns in times when the economy is transitioning. Despite the rise in term-premium last year, it has stabilized and has not risen further, even in the midst of political woes, the rising US budget deficit, and the trade war.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 5, 2025