AGG ETF — Holdings & Analysis

iShares Trust - iShares Core U.S. 0.03% expense ratio, $139.4B AUM, 13 holdings, inception 2003.

iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG) ETF — Price, Holdings & Analysis

iShares Trust - iShares Core U.S. 0.03% expense ratio, $139.4B AUM, 13 holdings, inception 2003.

ETF Overview

iShares Trust - iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF is an exchange traded fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. The fund is managed by BlackRock Fund Advisors. It invests in fixed income markets of the United States. The fund invests in U.S. dollars denominated, fixed rate investment grade treasury bonds, government-related bonds, corporate bonds, mortgage-backed pass-through securities, commercial mortgage-backed securities and asset backed securities that have a remaining maturity of at least one year. It seeks to track the performance of the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, by using representative sampling technique. iShares Trust - iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF was formed on September 22, 2003 and is domiciled in the United States.

iShares Trust - iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF is an exchange traded fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. The fund is managed by BlackRock Fund Advisors. iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF provides exposure to the fixed income market. The portfolio is concentrated with 13 holdings.

Risk Metrics

iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF holds only 13 positions, creating elevated concentration risk where poor performance from a few holdings can significantly impact returns. Heavy allocation to Cash & Others (100.0%) means sector-specific downturns could disproportionately affect performance.

Expense Ratio

0.03%

Top Holdings

BlackRock Cash Funds Instl SL Agency (BISXX): 2.77%

Sector Allocation

Cash & Others: 100.0%

United States: 67.3%
Other: 27.8%
Canada: 0.9%
United Kingdom: 0.8%
Japan: 0.5%
Mexico: 0.3%
Luxembourg: 0.3%
Philippines: 0.3%
Netherlands: 0.1%
Australia: 0.1%

Dividend Yield

2.50%

iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD) — 0.14% expense ratio
iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG) — 0.49% expense ratio
JPMorgan International Bond Opportunities ETF (JPIB) — 0.50% expense ratio
IDX Dynamic Fixed Income ETF (DYFI) — 1.12% expense ratio
Invesco Taxable Municipal Bond ETF (BAB) — 0.28% expense ratio
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) — 0.15% expense ratio
iShares MBS ETF (MBB) — 0.04% expense ratio
Day Hagan / Ned Davis Research Smart Sector Fixed Income ETF (SSFI) — 0.76% expense ratio

iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD) (Fixed Income) — 0.14% expense ratio
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) (Equity) — 0.32% expense ratio
iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG) (Fixed Income) — 0.49% expense ratio
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) (Equity) — 0.72% expense ratio
iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) (Equity) — 0.19% expense ratio
iShares Russell Mid-Cap ETF (IWR) (Equity) — 0.18% expense ratio

Risk Metrics

Beta: 0.99

Questions & Answers

What is iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG)?

iShares Trust - iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF is an exchange traded fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. It holds 13 securities. With $139.4B in assets under management, it is one of the larger funds in its category.

What is the expense ratio for AGG?

iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF has an expense ratio of 0.03%, which is considered very low for fixed income ETFs. This means for every $10,000 invested, annual fees would be approximately $3. Lower expense ratios generally lead to better long-term returns, all else being equal.

How long has AGG been around?

iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF was launched in 2003, making it 23 years old. As one of the longer-running ETFs, it has an extensive performance track record through multiple market cycles. It is managed by IShares.

Does AGG pay dividends?

Yes, iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF currently offers a dividend yield of approximately 2.50%. This yield is in line with market averages. Dividend distributions are typically paid quarterly, though the amount can vary.

What is the current NAV of AGG?

iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF has a net asset value (NAV) of approximately $99.37 per share. The NAV represents the per-share value of the fund's underlying assets minus liabilities. Market price may differ slightly from NAV due to supply and demand dynamics during trading hours.