SGOV ETF

iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF

3.64%trailing yield

Data as of October 30, 2026. SGOV closed at $100.73.

0.09%
Expense ratio
$112.3B
Fund assets
Monthly
Pays
$364
Yearly income per $10k
Bottom line: A cash-like holding for reserves and emergency money that pays monthly.

What SGOV does

SGOV holds U.S. Treasury bills maturing within three months, so its price barely moves. Income follows short-term interest rates. Investors use it to park cash that still pays monthly.

IssuerBlackRock iShares
StrategyTracks the ICE 0-3 Month US Treasury Securities Index
CategoryInvestment-grade bonds
InceptionMay 26, 2020
Annualized total return+3.7% over one year, +4.5% a year over three years, +3.8% a year over five years
Main riskIncome falls quickly if the Federal Reserve cuts rates. There is almost no price risk.

SGOV dividend history

YearPaid per shareChange
2026 (to date)$2.68—
2025$4.12-19.5%
2024$5.12+4.9%
2023$4.88+234.2%
2022$1.46+4766.7%
2021$0.03—
Recent ex-dateAmount
October 1, 2026$0.301
September 1, 2026$0.307
August 3, 2026$0.307
July 1, 2026$0.296
June 1, 2026$0.299
May 1, 2026$0.298

Per-share cash distributions, adjusted for splits. Includes special and capital-gains distributions. Confirm exact amounts with BlackRock iShares.

SGOV vs similar ETFs

TickerYieldExpense RatioPays1Y Return3Y Return
VCIT5.01%0.03%Monthly-2.2%+5.7%
AGG4.12%0.03%Monthly-1.9%+4.0%
BND4.11%0.03%Monthly-1.8%+4.0%
SGOV3.64%0.09%Monthly+3.7%+4.5%

Returns assume distributions are reinvested; periods over one year are annualized.

SGOV FAQ

What is SGOV's dividend yield?

3.64% on a trailing 12-month basis as of October 30, 2026: $3.67 of distributions per share on a $100.73 price. That is about $364 a year on a $10,000 investment. The yield moves with the share price and with each payment.

Does SGOV pay monthly dividends?

Yes. SGOV pays every month. The most recent ex-dividend date in our data was October 1, 2026, at $0.301 per share.

What is SGOV's expense ratio?

0.09% a year, or about $9 per $10,000 invested. The cost is taken from the fund's assets, so you never see it as a separate charge.

How are SGOV distributions taxed?

Interest taxed as ordinary federal income, but Treasury interest is generally exempt from state and local income tax.

Is SGOV a good investment?

A cash-like holding for reserves and emergency money that pays monthly. The main risk: income falls quickly if the Federal Reserve cuts rates. There is almost no price risk. This is general information, not personal advice.