AGG
iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF
VS
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
AGG wins 2 of 9 categories
AGG wins 2 of 9 categories
AGG wins: Assets Under Mgmt, Holdings | BND wins: none | Tie: Expense Ratio, 1-Year Return, 3-Year Return, 5-Year Return, YTD Return, Dividend Yield, Beta
MetricAGGBND
Cost
Expense Ratio0.03%0.03%
Performance
1-Year Return5.12%5.08%
3-Year Return-1.82%-1.92%
5-Year Return0.45%0.38%
YTD Return1.85%1.82%
Income
Dividend Yield4.15%4.18%
Size & Diversification
Assets Under Mgmt$118B$115B
Holdings11,94210,702
Risk
Beta0.020.02

Top Holdings

AGG Top Holdings

U.S. Treasury Bonds42.5%
Mortgage-Backed Securities26.8%
Corporate Bonds24.2%
Government Agency Bonds4.5%
Other2.0%

BND Top Holdings

U.S. Treasury Bonds46.2%
Mortgage-Backed Securities21.5%
Corporate Bonds26.8%
Government Agency Bonds3.5%
Other2.0%

Fund Details

DetailAGGBND
IssuerBlackRockVanguard
CategoryBondBond
BenchmarkBloomberg U.S. Aggregate BondBloomberg U.S. Aggregate Float Adjusted
Inception Date2003-09-222007-04-03

Frequently Asked Questions

Is AGG or BND a better investment?
It depends on your goals. AGG (iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF) has an expense ratio of 0.03% and a 5-year return of 0.45%. BND (Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF) has an expense ratio of 0.03% and a 5-year return of 0.38%. Functionally identical. Pick your preferred issuer.
What is the expense ratio difference between AGG and BND?
AGG charges 0.03% while BND charges 0.03%. That's a difference of 0.00 percentage points. On a $10,000 investment, that's roughly $0 per year.
Which has better returns, AGG or BND?
Over the past year, AGG delivered higher returns (5.12% vs 5.08%). Over 5 years, AGG leads with 0.45% annualized.
Can I hold both AGG and BND?
Yes, many investors hold both. AGG tracks the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond while BND tracks the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Float Adjusted. Check the holdings overlap before combining them in your portfolio.

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