VGIT vs IEI: Expense Ratios and Returns Compared in 2026

The Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF (VGIT) has an expense ratio of 0.03% and a 1-year return of 4.6% as of April 22, 2026. In contrast, the iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF (IEI) has an expense ratio of 0.15% and a 1-year return of 4.2%. VGIT's assets under management (AUM) are $48.5 billion, while IEI's AUM stands at $18.8 billion. Both ETFs exclusively hold U.S. Treasuries, but VGIT covers a maturity range of three to ten years, compared to IEI's narrower three to seven-year band.