iShares U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF (XAGG.TO) 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 XAGG.TO. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to XAGG.TO
XAGG.TO charges 0.10% annually. There are 6 ETFs in the Total Bond Market category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 136.46B | Sep 2003 | XAGG.TO vs AGG | |
| SPDR Portfolio Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 9.69B | May 2007 | XAGG.TO vs SPAB | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 0.03% | 389.80B | Apr 2007 | XAGG.TO vs BND | |
| Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 10.30B | Jul 2011 | XAGG.TO vs SCHZ | |
| iShares Total USD Fixed Income Market ETF | 0.09% | 24.79M | Dec 2025 | XAGG.TO vs BTOT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to XAGG.TO
XAGG.TO has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 33. There are 9 ETFs in the Total Bond Market category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 38.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Portfolio Aggregate Bond ETF | 38 | 9.69B | May 2007 | XAGG.TO vs SPAB | |
| CI DoubleLine Total Return Bond US$ Fund ETF C$ He... | 38 | — | May 2020 | XAGG.TO vs CDLB.TO | |
| Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 37 | 10.30B | Jul 2011 | XAGG.TO vs SCHZ | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 37 | 389.80B | Apr 2007 | XAGG.TO vs BND | |
| iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 36 | 136.46B | Sep 2003 | XAGG.TO vs AGG |
Top Performing XAGG.TO Alternatives (YTD)
XAGG.TO is at 0.76% YTD. There is 1 ETF in the Total Bond Market category with a higher YTD return, going as high as 1.48%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Canadian Select Universe Bond Index Corpo... | 1.48% | 4.32B | May 2014 | XAGG.TO vs HBB.TO | |
| iShares Total USD Fixed Income Market ETF | 0.39% | 24.79M | Dec 2025 | XAGG.TO vs BTOT | |
| Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.30% | 10.30B | Jul 2011 | XAGG.TO vs SCHZ | |
| SPDR Portfolio Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.29% | 9.69B | May 2007 | XAGG.TO vs SPAB | |
| BNY Mellon Core Bond ETF | 0.29% | 2.12B | Apr 2020 | XAGG.TO vs BKAG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to XAGG.TO
XAGG.TO has 5.87% 1-year volatility. There are 14 ETFs in the Total Bond Market category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.64%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CI DoubleLine Total Return Bond US$ Fund ETF C$ He... | 3.64% | — | May 2020 | XAGG.TO vs CDLB.TO | |
| F/m Compoundr U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 3.67% | 281.91M | Aug 2025 | XAGG.TO vs CPAG | |
| iShares Total USD Fixed Income Market ETF | 3.70% | 24.79M | Dec 2025 | XAGG.TO vs BTOT | |
| SPDR Portfolio Aggregate Bond ETF | 3.77% | 9.69B | May 2007 | XAGG.TO vs SPAB | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 3.78% | 389.80B | Apr 2007 | XAGG.TO vs BND |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to XAGG.TO
XAGG.TO has a 1-year max drawdown of -4.06%. There are 11 ETFs in the Total Bond Market category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -2.11%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CI DoubleLine Total Return Bond US$ Fund ETF C$ He... | -2.11% | — | May 2020 | XAGG.TO vs CDLB.TO | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | -2.68% | 389.80B | Apr 2007 | XAGG.TO vs BND | |
| Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | -2.70% | 10.30B | Jul 2011 | XAGG.TO vs SCHZ | |
| SPDR Portfolio Aggregate Bond ETF | -2.74% | 9.69B | May 2007 | XAGG.TO vs SPAB | |
| iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | -2.76% | 136.46B | Sep 2003 | XAGG.TO vs AGG |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, XEQT.TO, IBIT and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $855B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.51% | 91.90B | May 2020 | XAGG.TO vs SGOV | |
| iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio | Global Equities | 75 | 12.29% | 18.41B | Aug 2019 | XAGG.TO vs XEQT.TO | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -25.48% | 58.12B | Jan 2024 | XAGG.TO vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 70 | 10.85% | 854.92B | May 2000 | XAGG.TO vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 16 | -0.27% | 42.90B | Jul 2002 | XAGG.TO vs TLT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 97 | 104.57% | 38.37B | Jul 2001 | XAGG.TO vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 71 | 8.76% | 40.46B | Jun 2014 | XAGG.TO vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 47 | 2.78% | 36.82B | Apr 2006 | XAGG.TO vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 32 | 2.98% | 69.92B | Jan 2005 | XAGG.TO vs IAU | |
| iShares Core MSCI Canadian Quality Dividend Index ... | Dividend, Large Cap Value Equities | 98 | 19.17% | 5.25B | Jun 2017 | XAGG.TO vs XDIV.TO |
Often Compared With XAGG.TO
Investors most often compare XAGG.TO with DXBB.TO, GCOR, OOSP. These 14 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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