AGG - iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF
| Previous Close | 113.67 |
| Open | 0.00 |
| Bid | 113.36 x 2200 |
| Ask | 114.15 x 4000 |
| Day's Range | 0.00 - 0.00 |
| 52 Week Range | |
| Volume | 0 |
| Avg. Volume | 3,991,628 |
| Net Assets | 64.35B |
| NAV | 113.67 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | N/A |
| Yield | 2.71% |
| YTD Return | 8.77% |
| Beta (3Y Monthly) | 1.00 |
| Expense Ratio (net) | 0.05% |
| Inception Date | 2003-09-22 |
- ETF Trends
10-Year, 2-Year Yield Curve Under Watchful Eye
The capital markets are definitely keeping a watchful eye on the 2-year and 10-year yield curve, which briefly inverted during Wednesday’s market session. An inverted yield curve is of particular interest as a tried-and-true recession indicator. “The US equity market is on borrowed time after the yield curve inverts.
- ETF Trends
A Recession Signal is Flashing in Current Yield Curve
Market volatility is opening the pathway for investors to flock to safe haven government debt, which is causing yields to fall. As such, a yield curve inversion—a typical sign ahead of a recession—is forming with respect to the 2- and 10-year Treasury yields. This should cause the rate-sensitive 2-year note yield to fall as well, but that hasn’t been the case even with the change in the central bank’s interest rate policy.
- ETF Trends
Get Core Bond Exposure with Largest Provider of Fixed Income ETFs
Rate cuts and trade wars have been giving investors more than the necessary dosage of volatility as of late, but it opens up opportunities for fixed income exchange-traded fund (ETFs). For investors looking for that safe-haven bond exposure, it might be best to start with the largest provider of fixed income ETFs. "While the growing adoption by wealth management and institutional investors is a boon for most asset managers, certain firms are favorably positioned relative to others.
- ETF Trends
Volatility Serves as a Reminder to Obtain Necessary Bond Exposure
It doesn’t matter if it’s in the long or short end of the yield curve, with violent market movements like those investors have been experiencing lately, it’s a reminder that a move to bonds can benefit ...
- Investopedia
Risk Rises Amid Record $455 Billion Rush Into Bond ETFs and Funds
Bond ETFs and funds are experiencing record inflows as investors rush to safety amid global trade tensions and slowing economic growth.
- Zacks
Aggregate Bond & Gold Bullion: 2 ETFs to Watch on Outsized Volume
AGG and SGOL saw massive trading volumes in yesterday's trading session.
- ETF Trends
Debunking 3 Investor Myths on Fixed Income Exposure
It’s easy to overlook bonds as opposed to equities given their more static returns in nature as opposed to the more dynamic stocks that can move and shake when markets are roaring, as well as vice versa. While bonds may not be ideal for the adrenalin-fueled investor, they can still gain that much-needed fixed income exposure via exchange-traded funds. Janet Brown, a finance contributor at Forbes, cited three common misconceptions investors have when it comes to core fixed income exposure—bonds are a high risk proposition when rates rise, they don’t generate enough returns and they’re only ideal for retirees.
- Investor's Business Daily
How Bonds Can Hurt — Or Help — Your Retirement Planning And Savings
A 25-year-old can save $1 million or more by age 70 in a 401(k) account. Just don't invest too much in bonds, which can sink good retirement planning.
- MoneyShow
The Fund Offers a Dynamic Opportunity in Bank Loans
Skilled management can be worth well than its expenses in any investment vehicle, asserts Brett Owens, fund specialist, income expert and editor of Contrarian Outlook.
- ETF Trends
401k Participants Are Piling into Fixed Income
Alight Solutions 401k Index showed that 401k participants piled into fixed income as fears of a global economic slowdown could be stoking investors to head for the exits when it comes to equities. "Equity ETFs did garner $20 billion of inflows.
- Investor's Business Daily
This Big Investing Blunder Cost Millionaires $136 Billion This Year
Just because you're rich doesn't mean you're right, apparently. This year's mistake cost the wealthy an estimated $136 billion so far.
- ETF Trends
Fixed Income ETF Inflows Surpassed $25B During June
According to the latest report on exchange-traded fund (ETF) flow data from State Street Global Advisors, fixed income exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflows were out of this world in the month of June, garnering over $25 billion. "Even with a 6% rally in global equities, investors allocated a record amount to fixed income ETFs," wrote Matthew Bartolini, CFA Head of SPDR Americas Research State Street Global Advisors, in the report. The record number of inflows into bond ETFs allowed for record capital allocations into the fixed income space.
- Zacks
ETF Asset Report of Second-Quarter 2019
There was an asset flow into U.s. treasuries and developed market stocks in the second quarter.
- Barrons.com
What’s Ahead for Stocks After a Great First Half
Stocks climb around 18% in year’s first six months, and global bond markets are so crazy that even 100-year paper is selling.
- Barrons.com
Global Bond Markets Are So Crazy Right Now That Even 100-Year Bonds Are Selling
Stocks climb around 18% in year’s first six months, and global bond markets are so crazy that even 100-year paper is selling.
- ETF Trends
Record Inflows Ahead for Fixed Income ETFs
The more question marks in the current state of the capital markets, the better for fixed income as record inflows could be ahead for bond exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as uncertainty surrounds the outlook for the global economy. “Fixed income is the benefactor of an overall hangover from last year and nervousness about money going forward," observes Eric Balchunas, an analyst with Bloomberg Intelligence. As the U.S.-China trade deal that was supposed to happen went south, investors increased their exposure to fixed income to a point where it reached a six-year high during the month of May as negotiations unraveled, according to the latest AAII Asset Allocation Survey.
- ETF.com
Geopolitics & Fixed Income ETFs
BlackRock’s Joyce Choi discusses the latest outlook for fixed income investments.
- Zacks
ETFs & Tax Efficiency: What Investors Need to Know
ETFs are more tax efficient than mutual funds due to the way they are structured. However not all ETFs are tax smart
- Barrons.com
4 Ways to Play the Bond Market Now
Yields may be near their lows, so investors should consider taking profits in long-term fixed-rate issues and swapping them for undervalued floating-rate securities.
- ETF Trends
Exposure to Fixed Income Reached a 6-Year High in May
As the U.S.-China trade deal that was supposed to happen went south, investors increased their exposure to fixed income to a point where it reached a six-year high based on the latest AAII Asset Allocation Survey. As such, other notable trends included a decreased exposure to equities and an increase of investors sitting on the sidelines with cash. This latest data could provide insight on a repeat performance of fixed income's first quarter.
- ETF Trends
ETF Investors React to Developing Global Trade War
Investors can take a look at exchange traded fund flows to see how markets respond to the developing global trade war. “Participation through ETFs has trended higher in the last month, aligning with escalation ...
- Investor's Business Daily
Fear A Stock Market Decline? How Investors Are Protecting Gains
Stock-market volatility is back. Investors looking for safety are turning to bond ETFs. They hope these fast-growing ETFs offer shelter if the stock market further falters or begins to decline.
- Morningstar
NEW: The Long View Podcast
The Long View is a podcast from Morningstar. Each week, hosts Christine Benz and Jeff Ptak conduct an in-depth discussion with a thought leader from the world of investing or personal finance. The podcast is produced by George Castady and Scott Halver.
- ETF Database
In the Know: Preparing for What Lies Ahead in Markets
With the capital markets turning the page on the first quarter of 2019, investors are regaining their confidence from a rebound in the capital markets after a tumultuous end to 2018. Heading into the early beginnings of Q2, it’s necessary for investors to remain strategic when it comes to deploying capital in the current market environment, especially with respect to selecting exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for their portfolios.
