iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG)
| Assets | $121.45B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.03% |
| PE Ratio | 124.49 |
| Shares Out | 1.25B |
| Dividend (ttm) | $3.97 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.05% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 3, 2025 |
| Payout Ratio | 506.29% |
| 1-Year Return | +0.86% |
| Volume | 7,000,082 |
| Open | 97.75 |
| Previous Close | 97.60 |
| Day's Range | 97.72 - 98.17 |
| 52-Week Low | 94.85 |
| 52-Week High | 102.04 |
| Beta | 0.20 |
| Holdings | 12300 |
| Inception Date | Sep 22, 2003 |
About AGG
Fund Home PageThe iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the Bloomberg US Aggregate index. The fund tracks an index of US investment-grade bonds. The market-weighted index includes Treasuries, agencies, CMBS, ABS and investment-grade corporates. AGG was launched on Sep 22, 2003 and is issued by BlackRock.
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2025 | $0.3223 | Feb 6, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $0.31627 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | $0.31153 | Dec 5, 2024 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | $0.31026 | Nov 6, 2024 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | $0.30733 | Oct 4, 2024 |
| Sep 3, 2024 | $0.624 | Sep 6, 2024 |
News
BlackRock Converts High Yield Muni Fund Into New Active ETF
Today, BlackRock expanded its selection of muni bond ETFs by converting the BlackRock High Yield Municipal Fund into an ETF. The new fund, the iShares High Yield Muni Active ETF (HIMU), is now trading...
Active-bond ETFs see record demand. Did Vanguard's fee cuts include such funds?
Investors have upped their interest in actively managed bond ETFs, pouring record capital into them in January as some paid up in hopes of stronger returns.
Bond ETFs slip as Fed Chair Powell waits on White House policies
Exchange-traded funds focused on the bond market slipped Wednesday, after the Federal Reserve decided to pause its interest-rate cutting cycle while waiting for new policies to be enacted under Presid...
These High-Yield Dividend Stocks Are Looking Better Than Bonds for Safety
The market's jittery reaction to DeepSeek highlights how tentative the two-year-old bull market has become.
AGG: Gold Is Signaling A Debt Crisis In Bonds
The US debt ceiling issue and rising interest rates are accelerating public debt, posing significant risks to popular bond ETFs like AGG. Gold's rising prices signal a potential US monetary crisis as ...
Bond ETFs are down in 2025 ahead of highly anticipated U.S. inflation data
The U.S. bond market is broadly down so far this year, with funds that provide exposure to fixed-income assets hurt by a recent rapid ascent in Treasury yields.
Top ETFs in Every Asset Class by 2024 Flows
ETFs had a standout year in 2024, seeing over $1 trillion in flows for the first year in history. Total ETF assets under management grew to an impressive $10.4 trillion by year end thanks to strong fl...
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AGG: Close To A 5% Yield, With Cash Just 4.5% (And Falling)
Economic growth estimates are stabilizing, with healthy retail sales and job market improvements, suggesting a decent US GDP growth heading into 2025. I maintain a buy rating on AGG, as its yield is s...
8 Dividend Stocks On My Buy List As Inflation Keeps Dropping
Disinflationary trends persist, with CPI showing a steady decline, despite media drama over slightly higher-than-expected figures; energy stocks remain attractive for long-term investors. Realty Incom...
7 Dividend Stocks I'm Buying As The Recession Debate Rages
The ongoing debate on whether the economy will face a recession or achieve a soft landing continues, with mixed opinions from experts. Despite my longstanding recession prediction, the economic expans...
Bond ETF flows this year just topped annual record set in 2021
Investors are flocking to bond ETFs this year, according to State Street.
BND And AGG: The Best Is Behind Them (Rating Downgrade)
In December 2023, I rated BND and AGG as Strong Buys due to economic slowdown and anticipated Fed rate cuts; both ETFs delivered decent returns. I now downgrade BND and AGG to Hold, as the market over...
AGG: Expect Steady Dividends, Minimal Capital Gains Despite Fed Funds Rate Cuts
Longer-term Treasury and corporate bond rates may have already seen most of their decline, even though Fed Funds rate cuts haven't started. AGG has gained from falling rates in the past year, but capi...
AGG: The Window For Buying Bonds Is Narrowing (Rating Update)
AGG is diversified and has quality-rated debt, making it a good hedge for equities which are near record highs. Treasuries are offering positive real returns due to inflation's decline, which is in st...
Bond ETFs rise after revised jobs data but ‘everybody is waiting for Powell'
The U.S. bond market was rising Wednesday, as investors assessed revisions to labor-market data and looked ahead to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's Jackson Hole speech Friday.
Bond ETFs attract record flows in July as investors position for Fed rate cuts
Hello! Bonds seemed more appealing to ETF investors than ever before in July, based on flow data from State Street. This week's ETF Wrap looks at what's driving investors' appetite for fixed income la...
Bond ETFs rally as Powell says ‘time is drawing near' for potential Fed rate cut
U.S. bonds rallied Wednesday, after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell expressed growing confidence the Fed could start lowering interest rates as soon as its next policy meeting.
Bond ETFs rally as investors weigh fresh signs of cooling inflation
Shares of exchange-traded funds that invest in bonds were rising Thursday, as investors parsed details from a fresh report on U.S. inflation that indicated more signs of cooling.
AGG: A Better Risk-Reward Today (Rating Upgrade)
AGG has turned positive in total return year to date after a pullback in the first four months of 2024. Treasury yields have retreated amid tamer inflation prints, high-quality credit remains bid, and...
