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iShares Core Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF USD (...
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

ISIN
IE000FHBZDZ8
Issuer
iShares
Inception Date
Jul 13, 2020
Category
Global Bonds
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
BBG Global Aggregate Index (USD)
Domicile
Ireland
Distribution Policy
Accumulating
Asset Class
Bond

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in iShares Core Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF USD (Acc), comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

iShares Core Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF USD (Acc) (AGAC.AS) has returned -1.21% so far this year and 4.29% over the past 12 months.


iShares Core Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF USD (Acc)

1D
0.35%
1M
-3.05%
YTD
-1.21%
6M
-0.86%
1Y
4.29%
3Y*
5Y*
10Y*

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 10, 2024, AGAC.AS's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.37%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 15.6 years.

Historically, 70% of months were positive and 30% were negative. The best month was Apr 2025 with a return of +3.0%, while the worst month was Oct 2024 at -3.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 4 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.

On a daily basis, AGAC.AS closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 3, 2025 with a return of +1.6%, while the worst single day was Apr 7, 2025 at -1.3%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.72%1.17%-3.05%-1.21%
20250.34%1.34%0.58%2.99%-0.40%1.81%-1.40%1.29%0.85%-0.29%0.00%0.65%7.96%
2024-0.06%0.46%2.35%2.51%1.59%-3.52%0.44%-1.77%1.86%

Benchmark Metrics

iShares Core Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF USD (Acc) has an annualized alpha of 4.61%, beta of -0.01, and R² of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 13, 2024.

  • This ETF participated in 30.28% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 26.99% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of -0.01 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.00 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
  • R² of 0.00 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
4.61%
Beta
-0.01
0.00
Upside Capture
26.99%
Downside Capture
30.28%

Expense Ratio

AGAC.AS has an expense ratio of 0.10%, which is considered low.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

AGAC.AS ranks 35 for risk / return — below 35% of ETFs on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.


AGAC.AS Risk / Return Rank: 3535
Overall Rank
AGAC.AS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4343
Sharpe Ratio Rank
AGAC.AS Sortino Ratio Rank: 4343
Sortino Ratio Rank
AGAC.AS Omega Ratio Rank: 3636
Omega Ratio Rank
AGAC.AS Calmar Ratio Rank: 2828
Calmar Ratio Rank
AGAC.AS Martin Ratio Rank: 2727
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Core Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF USD (Acc) (AGAC.AS) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


AGAC.ASBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.83

0.90

-0.07

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.25

1.39

-0.14

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.15

1.21

-0.06

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.69

1.40

-0.71

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

2.24

6.61

-4.37

Explore AGAC.AS risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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Dividends

Dividend History


iShares Core Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF USD (Acc) doesn't pay dividends

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.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the iShares Core Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF USD (Acc). 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 Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF USD (Acc) was 6.87%, occurring on Jan 13, 2025. Recovery took 99 trading sessions.

The current iShares Core Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF USD (Acc) drawdown is 3.05%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-6.87%Sep 17, 202482Jan 13, 202599Jun 4, 2025181
-3.39%Mar 2, 202620Mar 27, 2026
-1.62%Jul 2, 202510Jul 15, 202521Aug 13, 202531
-1.55%Sep 18, 202546Nov 20, 202544Jan 26, 202690
-1.51%May 17, 20249May 29, 20246Jun 6, 202415

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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