IGSB Beats ISTB on Cost and Returns as ISTB Leans on Treasuries

The choice turns on a bit more income versus more government‑bond safety at very low cost.

Overview

Both ETFs focus on 1–5 year U.S. bonds to curb interest‑rate swings and keep holdings easy to trade.
IGSB oversees $21.9 billion in assets versus $4.7 billion for ISTB, which can improve liquidity for larger orders.
IGSB charges a 0.04% expense ratio compared with 0.06% for ISTB.
IGSB shows a 4.5% dividend yield and a 5.8% one‑year return versus 4.2% and 5.1% for ISTB.
ISTB allocates 52.4% to U.S. Treasuries, compared with IGSB’s focus on investment‑grade corporate bonds.