iShares Core US Aggregate Bond ETF
AGG

$101.19

0.13%

Market Cap: $119B

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Funds holding %

of 6,686 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q2 SEC filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

587% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $93.2B [Q1] → $641B (+$547B) [Q2]

27% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 779 | Existing positions reduced: 614

7% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 151 | Existing positions closed: 141

1% more funds holding

Funds holding: 1,704 [Q1] → 1,714 (+10) [Q2]

2.38% less ownership

Funds ownership: 89.54% [Q1] → 87.17% (-2.38%) [Q2]

6% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 344 [Q1] → 324 (-20) [Q2]

62% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $6.46M | Put options by funds: $17M

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Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for AGG.

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 13 articles about AGG published over the past 30 days

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 overreacted to economic data, pricing in more rate cuts than likely. Despite being slightly overpriced, BND and AGG still offer attractive yields (4.16% and 4.22%) for income-focused investors, with minimal downside risk.

BND And AGG: The Best Is Behind Them (Rating Downgrade)

iShares Hits $1 Trillion in Fixed Income ETFs Globally

Fixed income ETFs continue to gain traction globally. As of August 2024, the asset category managed $2.5 trillion in assets, with iShares managing $1 trillion alone.

iShares Hits $1 Trillion in Fixed Income ETFs Globally

BNDI: Enhanced Bond Tax Efficiency Without Sacrificing Income

August's PMI print lends further supporting evidence to a Federal Reserve interest rate cut later this month. Investors looking to harness opportunities within broad bonds should consider the NEOS Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond ETF (BNDI) for its enhanced tax efficiency and income.

BNDI: Enhanced Bond Tax Efficiency Without Sacrificing Income

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 capital appreciation could be limited going forward. Monthly dividends also look set to peak in the next year after increasing since 2022.

AGG: Expect Steady Dividends, Minimal Capital Gains Despite Fed Funds Rate Cuts

A Summer To Remember

U.S. equity markets climbed to record-highs while benchmark interest rates rebounded from eight-month lows on a relatively quiet end-of-summer week as investors parsed a 'Goldilocks' slate of economic data. PCE data showed modest inflationary pressures in July - keeping the Fed on course for multiple rate cuts by year-end - while consumer spending and consumer confidence data topped estimates. Posting gains for a fourth week following a three-week skid in late July, the S&P 500 gained another 0.3% this week. The Dow Jones finished the week at all-time record-highs.

A Summer To Remember

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 stark contrast to the last couple of years. This ETF is solely focused on US debt, which is offering higher yields than comparable Euro-denominated debt. This suggests relative value.

AGG: The Window For Buying Bonds Is Narrowing (Rating Update)

DoubleLine on Recession, Current Positioning, and U.S. Debt

Are we going to have a recession? Are we already in a recession?

DoubleLine on Recession, Current Positioning, and U.S. Debt

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 rise after revised jobs data but ‘everybody is waiting for Powell'

Chasing Goldilocks

U.S. equity markets rallied while benchmark interest rates remained near the lows of the year after a critical slate of inflation data showed further encouraging signs of cooling price pressures. The Consumer Price Index posted a downside surprise for a fourth straight month, underscored by a "2-Handle" on Headline CPI, which follows a period of historically high inflation from 2021 to 2023. Sparking a renewed "Goldilocks" narrative, Retail Sales data was notably stronger than expected in July - posting its strongest monthly increase in 18 months - while Jobless Claims also moderated.

Chasing Goldilocks

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These 3 Index ETFs Are a Retiree's Best Friend

The Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF provides a reasonable balance of income and potential for capital appreciation plus a little dividend growth. The iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF doesn't offer capital gains, but it delivers strong, reliable income and plenty of safety.

These 3 Index ETFs Are a Retiree's Best Friend

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