iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG) Alternatives
iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG) belongs to the Total Bond Market category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with AGG. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to AGG
AGG charges 0.03% annually. Among ETFs in the Total Bond Market category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among AGG alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Portfolio Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.03% | May 23, 2007 | AGG vs SPAB | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.03% | Dec 12, 2018 | AGG vs JAGG | |
| Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.03% | Jul 14, 2011 | AGG vs SCHZ | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 0.03% | Apr 3, 2007 | AGG vs BND | |
| iShares Total USD Fixed Income Market ETF | 0.09% | Dec 10, 2025 | AGG vs BTOT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AGG
Among ETFs in the Total Bond Market category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Portfolio Aggregate Bond ETF | 52 | May 23, 2007 | AGG vs SPAB | |
| Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 52 | Jul 14, 2011 | AGG vs SCHZ | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 50 | Apr 3, 2007 | AGG vs BND | |
| BNY Mellon Core Bond ETF | 50 | Apr 24, 2020 | AGG vs BKAG | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 49 | Dec 12, 2018 | AGG vs JAGG |
Top Performing AGG Alternatives (YTD)
AGG alternatives from the Total Bond Market category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Portfolio Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.20% | May 23, 2007 | AGG vs SPAB | |
| BNY Mellon Core Bond ETF | 0.16% | Apr 24, 2020 | AGG vs BKAG | |
| Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.13% | Jul 14, 2011 | AGG vs SCHZ | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.10% | Dec 12, 2018 | AGG vs JAGG | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 0.09% | Apr 3, 2007 | AGG vs BND |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AGG
AGG alternatives from the Total Bond Market category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Total USD Fixed Income Market ETF | 3.67% | Dec 10, 2025 | AGG vs BTOT | |
| SPDR Portfolio Aggregate Bond ETF | 4.29% | May 23, 2007 | AGG vs SPAB | |
| Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 4.29% | Jul 14, 2011 | AGG vs SCHZ | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 4.30% | Apr 3, 2007 | AGG vs BND | |
| BNY Mellon Core Bond ETF | 4.37% | Apr 24, 2020 | AGG vs BKAG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AGG
AGG alternatives from the Total Bond Market category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | -2.44% | Apr 3, 2007 | AGG vs BND | |
| BNY Mellon Core Bond ETF | -2.51% | Apr 24, 2020 | AGG vs BKAG | |
| Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | -2.51% | Jul 14, 2011 | AGG vs SCHZ | |
| SPDR Portfolio Aggregate Bond ETF | -2.52% | May 23, 2007 | AGG vs SPAB | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | -2.61% | Dec 12, 2018 | AGG vs JAGG |
Other ETFs from iShares
Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.88% | May 26, 2020 | AGG vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.18% | Jan 5, 2024 | AGG vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 60 | -3.67% | May 15, 2000 | AGG vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 9 | 0.07% | Jul 22, 2002 | AGG vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 63 | 1.60% | Jun 10, 2014 | AGG vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 86 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | AGG vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 12.48% | Jul 10, 2001 | AGG vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 86 | 10.48% | Jan 21, 2005 | AGG vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 65 | 1.56% | May 22, 2000 | AGG vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 72 | -1.29% | Mar 26, 2008 | AGG vs ACWI |
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