iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG)
The iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG) is a passively managed exchange-traded fund (ETF) that seeks to track the investment results of the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. The index is a broad-based benchmark that measures the performance of the U.S. investment-grade bond market, including both government and corporate bonds. It is considered a leading benchmark for the bond market, including a wide range of bond types and maturities.
The AGG ETF was launched on September 22, 2003, and is managed by BlackRock. It has a relatively low expense ratio of 0.05%.
The AGG ETF is considered a core holding for many investors, as it provides broad exposure to the U.S. bond market and can help to diversify a portfolio. It is suitable for investors looking for a low-cost way to gain exposure to the bond market and who want to use it to manage risk in their portfolios.
ETF Info
US4642872265
464287226
Sep 22, 2003
North America (U.S.)
1x
Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index
Expense Ratio
AGG has an expense ratio of 0.05%, which is considered low.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG) returned 2.10% year-to-date (YTD) and 5.38% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, AGG returned 1.51% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.43%.
AGG
2.10%
0.29%
1.25%
5.38%
-0.81%
1.51%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
-3.70%
13.67%
-5.18%
9.18%
14.14%
10.43%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of AGG, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.52% | 2.24% | -0.03% | 0.43% | -1.05% | 2.10% | |||||||
| 2024 | -0.15% | -1.47% | 0.90% | -2.48% | 1.67% | 0.89% | 2.42% | 1.46% | 1.33% | -2.52% | 1.11% | -1.69% | 1.31% |
| 2023 | 3.33% | -2.67% | 2.64% | 0.58% | -1.14% | -0.37% | -0.02% | -0.63% | -2.59% | -1.57% | 4.59% | 3.70% | 5.65% |
| 2022 | -2.00% | -1.15% | -2.81% | -3.81% | 0.76% | -1.55% | 2.54% | -3.04% | -4.14% | -1.28% | 3.81% | -0.87% | -13.02% |
| 2021 | -0.74% | -1.52% | -1.15% | 0.73% | 0.20% | 0.83% | 1.12% | -0.20% | -0.92% | -0.01% | 0.27% | -0.36% | -1.77% |
| 2020 | 2.03% | 1.59% | -0.53% | 1.72% | 0.67% | 0.66% | 1.33% | -0.82% | -0.10% | -0.56% | 1.21% | 0.09% | 7.48% |
| 2019 | 0.91% | -0.11% | 2.12% | -0.20% | 1.91% | 1.10% | 0.18% | 2.78% | -0.61% | 0.21% | -0.03% | -0.05% | 8.46% |
| 2018 | -1.13% | -1.01% | 0.67% | -0.94% | 0.66% | 0.10% | -0.03% | 0.57% | -0.62% | -0.64% | 0.77% | 1.98% | 0.34% |
| 2017 | 0.21% | 0.65% | -0.05% | 0.91% | 0.69% | -0.02% | 0.33% | 0.94% | -0.57% | 0.10% | -0.15% | 0.48% | 3.55% |
| 2016 | 1.24% | 0.89% | 0.87% | 0.26% | 0.01% | 1.93% | 0.55% | -0.22% | 0.05% | -0.82% | -2.57% | 0.25% | 2.41% |
| 2015 | 2.05% | -0.89% | 0.37% | -0.32% | -0.44% | -1.08% | 0.86% | -0.34% | 0.81% | 0.07% | -0.39% | -0.19% | 0.48% |
| 2014 | 1.54% | 0.38% | -0.15% | 0.82% | 1.18% | -0.06% | -0.25% | 1.15% | -0.61% | 1.06% | 0.66% | 0.15% | 6.00% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of AGG is 73, indicating average performance compared to other ETFs on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF provided a 3.83% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.74 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.74 | $3.63 | $3.11 | $2.32 | $2.02 | $2.53 | $3.04 | $3.15 | $2.54 | $2.59 | $2.65 | $2.64 |
Dividend yield | 3.83% | 3.74% | 3.13% | 2.39% | 1.77% | 2.14% | 2.70% | 2.96% | 2.32% | 2.39% | 2.45% | 2.40% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.30 | $0.33 | $0.32 | $1.27 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.29 | $0.29 | $0.30 | $0.30 | $0.30 | $0.30 | $0.31 | $0.31 | $0.31 | $0.63 | $3.63 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.23 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.27 | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.28 | $0.56 | $3.11 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.18 | $0.19 | $0.19 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.21 | $0.22 | $0.45 | $2.32 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.19 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.16 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.28 | $2.02 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.24 | $0.25 | $0.24 | $0.21 | $0.22 | $0.21 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.19 | $0.33 | $2.53 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.27 | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.25 | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.25 | $0.44 | $3.04 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.24 | $0.24 | $0.24 | $0.25 | $0.23 | $0.25 | $0.23 | $0.25 | $0.51 | $0.46 | $3.15 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.22 | $0.22 | $0.24 | $0.23 | $0.23 | $0.23 | $0.23 | $0.23 | $0.23 | $0.27 | $2.54 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.22 | $0.22 | $0.21 | $0.22 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.20 | $0.21 | $0.45 | $2.59 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.19 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.22 | $0.21 | $0.22 | $0.21 | $0.22 | $0.59 | $2.65 |
| 2014 | $0.21 | $0.20 | $0.21 | $0.20 | $0.21 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.19 | $0.19 | $0.65 | $2.64 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF was 18.43%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF drawdown is 7.03%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -18.43% | Aug 5, 2020 | 558 | Oct 20, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -12.84% | Sep 10, 2008 | 23 | Oct 10, 2008 | 45 | Dec 15, 2008 | 68 |
| -9.58% | Mar 9, 2020 | 8 | Mar 18, 2020 | 45 | May 21, 2020 | 53 |
| -5.14% | May 3, 2013 | 87 | Sep 5, 2013 | 173 | May 14, 2014 | 260 |
| -4.65% | Mar 25, 2004 | 32 | May 10, 2004 | 87 | Sep 14, 2004 | 119 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF volatility is 1.77%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.