iShares Core US Aggregate Bond ETF vs A O Smith Corp — how do they compare? iShares Core US Aggregate Bond ETF trades at $97.32, while A O Smith Corp trades at $63.65 (market cap $8.65B). The key difference: A O Smith Corp pays a 2.26% dividend while iShares Core US Aggregate Bond ETF pays none, and A O Smith Corp is trading nearer its 52-week high, iShares Core US Aggregate Bond ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AGG | AOS | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Fixed Income | Industrials |
52-Week High | $101.40 | $80.47 |
52-Week Low | $97.24 | $55.78 |
Market Cap | — | $8.65B |
Enterprise Value | — | $9.15B |
Dividend Yield | — | 2.26% |
Trailing returns across standard periods
AGG tracks the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, providing broad exposure to the total U.S. investment-grade bond market. It serves as a core portfolio building block by diversifying across Treasuries, government-related bonds, corporate debt, and mortgage-backed securities.
Read more on AGG →A.O. Smith Corporation manufactures and markets comprehensive lines of residential and commercial gas, gas tankless, and electric water heaters. Supplementary products include water heating equipment, condensing and noncondensing boilers, and water system tanks. The company's two operating segments are by geographic region: North America (majority of total revenue) and the Rest of the World. A material portion of sales in North America derive from replacing existing products, and the company utilizes a wholesale distribution channel and multiple selling locations. The Rest of the World segment sells primarily to Asian countries and operates sales offices to expand distribution and market its product portfolio.
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