Bond ETFs in 2026: Short-Term Treasuries Beat Core Bonds as Long Duration Lags
In 2026, the safest corner of the bond market has also been one of the best performing. According to ETF.com data as of Nov. 3, ultra-short Treasury ETF SGOV was up 3.09% year to date, while the largest core bond ETFs, AGG and BND, were slightly negative. The further out the maturity, the worse the year: long-term Treasury ETF TLT is down 2.55%.
In 2026, the safest corner of the bond market has also been one of the best performing. According to ETF.com data as of Nov. 3, ultra-short Treasury ETF SGOV was up 3.09% year to date, while the largest core bond ETFs, AGG and BND, were slightly negative. The further out the maturity, the worse the year: long-term Treasury ETF TLT is down 2.55%.
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