iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF (IAGG) belongs to the Global Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with IAGG. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IAGG
IAGG charges 0.07% annually. There is 1 ETF in the Global Bonds category with a lower expense ratio, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total World Bond ETF | 0.05% | 1.90B | Sep 2018 | IAGG vs BNDW | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | 0.07% | 123.30B | May 2013 | IAGG vs BNDX | |
| Nuveen International Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.08% | 3.86B | Sep 2025 | IAGG vs NXUS | |
| Avantis Credit ETF | 0.19% | 20.33M | Apr 2025 | IAGG vs AVGB | |
| Dimensional Global Ex US Core Fixed Income ETF | 0.20% | 1.72B | Nov 2023 | IAGG vs DFGX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IAGG
IAGG has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 27. There are 7 ETFs in the Global Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 48.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avantis Credit ETF | 48 | 20.33M | Apr 2025 | IAGG vs AVGB | |
| iShares USD Green Bond ETF | 37 | 500.56M | Nov 2018 | IAGG vs BGRN | |
| JPMorgan International Bond Opportunities ETF | 37 | 2.10B | Apr 2017 | IAGG vs JPIB | |
| Frontier Asset Opportunistic Credit ETF | 36 | 34.88M | Dec 2024 | IAGG vs FOPC | |
| VanEck Green Bond ETF | 34 | 184.22M | Mar 2017 | IAGG vs GRNB |
Top Performing IAGG Alternatives (YTD)
IAGG is at 0.90% YTD. There are 2 ETFs in the Global Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 2.49%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Global Government Bond USD Hedged Active E... | 2.49% | 2.97B | Jun 2025 | IAGG vs GGOV | |
| T. Rowe Price Multi-Sector Income ETF | 2.09% | 58.52M | Nov 2025 | IAGG vs TMSF | |
| JPMorgan International Bond Opportunities ETF | 0.67% | 2.10B | Apr 2017 | IAGG vs JPIB | |
| Dimensional Global Core Plus Fixed Income ETF | 0.58% | 3.37B | Nov 2023 | IAGG vs DFGP | |
| Dimensional Global Credit ETF | 0.58% | 1.07B | Nov 2023 | IAGG vs DGCB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IAGG
IAGG has 2.90% 1-year volatility. There are 2 ETFs in the Global Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.54%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avantis Credit ETF | 2.54% | 20.33M | Apr 2025 | IAGG vs AVGB | |
| T. Rowe Price Multi-Sector Income ETF | 2.82% | 58.52M | Nov 2025 | IAGG vs TMSF | |
| Frontier Asset Opportunistic Credit ETF | 2.94% | 34.88M | Dec 2024 | IAGG vs FOPC | |
| iShares USD Green Bond ETF | 2.95% | 500.56M | Nov 2018 | IAGG vs BGRN | |
| VanEck Green Bond ETF | 3.01% | 184.22M | Mar 2017 | IAGG vs GRNB |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IAGG
IAGG has a 1-year max drawdown of -2.32%. There are 3 ETFs in the Global Bonds category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -2.12%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avantis Credit ETF | -2.12% | 20.33M | Apr 2025 | IAGG vs AVGB | |
| Frontier Asset Opportunistic Credit ETF | -2.18% | 34.88M | Dec 2024 | IAGG vs FOPC | |
| iShares USD Green Bond ETF | -2.23% | 500.56M | Nov 2018 | IAGG vs BGRN | |
| VanEck Green Bond ETF | -2.51% | 184.22M | Mar 2017 | IAGG vs GRNB | |
| Vanguard Total World Bond ETF | -2.70% | 1.90B | Sep 2018 | IAGG vs BNDW |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, SOXX and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $869B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 2.11% | 99.95B | May 2020 | IAGG vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 1 | -28.22% | 46.52B | Jan 2024 | IAGG vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 90 | 67.84% | 44.69B | Jul 2001 | IAGG vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 67 | 10.13% | 869.20B | May 2000 | IAGG vs IVV | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 91 | 13.39% | 42.77B | Jun 2014 | IAGG vs DGRO | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 9 | -3.49% | 41.54B | Jul 2002 | IAGG vs TLT | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 36 | -18.72% | 28.08B | Apr 2006 | IAGG vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 30 | -6.16% | 59.74B | Jan 2005 | IAGG vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 79 | 18.79% | 80.11B | May 2000 | IAGG vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 71 | 11.28% | 32.49B | Mar 2008 | IAGG vs ACWI |
Often Compared With IAGG
Investors most often compare IAGG with AGG, IBND, IUSB. These 20 comparison targets span 13 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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