iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF (IAGG) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to IAGG
IAGG charges 0.07% annually. Among ETFs in the Global Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among IAGG alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total World Bond ETF | 0.05% | Sep 4, 2018 | IAGG vs BNDW | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | 0.07% | May 31, 2013 | IAGG vs BNDX | |
| Avantis Credit ETF | 0.19% | Apr 15, 2025 | IAGG vs AVGB | |
| iShares USD Green Bond ETF | 0.20% | Nov 13, 2018 | IAGG vs BGRN | |
| VanEck Green Bond ETF | 0.20% | Mar 3, 2017 | IAGG vs GRNB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IAGG
Among ETFs in the Global Bonds 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares USD Green Bond ETF | 74 | Nov 13, 2018 | IAGG vs BGRN | |
| JPMorgan International Bond Opportunities ETF | 68 | Apr 5, 2017 | IAGG vs JPIB | |
| VanEck Green Bond ETF | 64 | Mar 3, 2017 | IAGG vs GRNB | |
| Dimensional Global Credit ETF | 57 | Nov 7, 2023 | IAGG vs DGCB | |
| Dimensional Global Core Plus Fixed Income ETF | 57 | Nov 7, 2023 | IAGG vs DFGP |
Top Performing IAGG Alternatives (YTD)
IAGG alternatives from the Global Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total World Bond ETF | -0.03% | Sep 4, 2018 | IAGG vs BNDW | |
| Dimensional Global Sustainability Fixed Income ETF | -0.11% | Nov 15, 2022 | IAGG vs DFSB | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | -0.13% | May 31, 2013 | IAGG vs BNDX | |
| Dimensional Global Core Plus Fixed Income ETF | -0.15% | Nov 7, 2023 | IAGG vs DFGP | |
| Dimensional Global Credit ETF | -0.19% | Nov 7, 2023 | IAGG vs DGCB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IAGG
IAGG alternatives from the Global Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avantis Credit ETF | 2.36% | Apr 15, 2025 | IAGG vs AVGB | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | 3.21% | May 31, 2013 | IAGG vs BNDX | |
| VanEck Green Bond ETF | 3.51% | Mar 3, 2017 | IAGG vs GRNB | |
| Vanguard Total World Bond ETF | 3.53% | Sep 4, 2018 | IAGG vs BNDW | |
| iShares USD Green Bond ETF | 3.55% | Nov 13, 2018 | IAGG vs BGRN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IAGG
IAGG alternatives from the Global Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares USD Green Bond ETF | -2.23% | Nov 13, 2018 | IAGG vs BGRN | |
| VanEck Green Bond ETF | -2.51% | Mar 3, 2017 | IAGG vs GRNB | |
| Vanguard Total World Bond ETF | -2.70% | Sep 4, 2018 | IAGG vs BNDW | |
| SP Funds Dow Jones Global Sukuk ETF | -2.85% | Dec 30, 2019 | IAGG vs SPSK | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | -2.93% | May 31, 2013 | IAGG vs BNDX |
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 | 0.86% | May 26, 2020 | IAGG vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | IAGG vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | IAGG vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | IAGG vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | IAGG vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | IAGG vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | IAGG vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | IAGG vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | IAGG vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | IAGG vs ACWI |
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