AGG

AGG ETF Analysis

NYSEARCA: AGG

iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETFFixed IncomeMkt cap $135.17BCIK 0001100663

$95.96-0.37 (-0.38%)
Summary

iShares Trust - iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF is an exchange traded fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. The fund is managed by BlackRock Fund Advisors. It invests in fixed income markets of the United States. The fund invests in U.S. dollars denominated, fixed rate investment grade treasury bonds, government-related bonds, corporate bonds, mortgage-backed pass-through securities, commercial mortgage-backed securities and asset backed securities that have a remaining maturity of at least one year. It seeks to track the performance of the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, by using representative sampling technique. iShares Trust - iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF was formed on September 22, 2003 and is domiciled in the United States.

Holdings and distributions sourced from IShares fund filingsupdated daily

Dividend yield4.12%Inception2003
Expense ratio0.03%1-yr return-4.3%
Assets (AUM)$137.1B5-yr return-17.3%
NAV$95.91Div growth 5yr+8.9%
Holdings13,411Beta0.99
DistributionMonthlyIndexBloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index

Top holdings

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Blackrock Cash Cl Inst Sl Agency
2.7%
Usd Cash
2.0%
Treasury Note 4.63% 02/15/2035
0.4%
Treasury Note (Old) 4.38% 05/15/2036
0.4%
Treasury Note 4.25% 11/15/2034
0.4%
Treasury Note 4.00% 02/28/2030
0.4%

Dividends

Full history
Forward yield4.22%
Annual distribution$3.96
Frequencymonthly
Next ex-date
Years of growth4
5-yr growth+8.9%

Is AGG a good investment?

AGG is a bond ETF that provides exposure to a portfolio of fixed-income securities. It holds approximately 13,411 securities and charges an annual expense ratio of 0.03%. Its beta of 0.99 measures how it has moved less than the broad market historically.

Strengths

  • Low 0.03% expense ratio, equal to approximately $3.00 a year on every $10,000 invested
  • Dividend has grown ~4% annually over the past decade
  • Spread across 13411 holdings, the largest just 2.7% of the fund

Trade-offs

  • Bond funds carry interest-rate risk: prices fall when rates rise

This is an analysis of the fund's characteristics, not a recommendation. Whether AGG suits any individual depends on their goals, time horizon, risk tolerance and the rest of their portfolio.

Performance & returns

Full performance
Price returnYTD1 year3 year5 year10 yearSince incept.
AGG-3.9%-4.3%+0.3%-17.3%-14.1%-6.1%
S&P 500 (SPY)+11.7%+15.0%+71.7%+75.5%+256.9%
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AGG frequently asked questions

AGG charges a 0.03% expense ratio, yields 4.12% and has grown its distribution roughly 4% a year over the past decade. Whether it suits any individual depends on their goals, time horizon, risk tolerance and the rest of their portfolio, and this is not investment advice.

AGG has an expense ratio of 0.03%, which works out to $3.00 per year on a $10,000 investment. That is at the low end for an ETF, so more of the return stays with the investor.

AGG pays dividends monthly, twelve times a year. Its distribution has grown roughly 4% per year over the past decade. See the full payment history and ex-dates.

AGG holds 13,411 positions. The largest position is Blackrock Cash Cl Inst Sl Agency at 2.7% of the fund. See the full holdings page for the largest positions and sector weights.

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