iShares Core US Aggregate Bond ETF vs iShares Gold Trust — how do they compare? iShares Core US Aggregate Bond ETF trades at $97.45, while iShares Gold Trust trades at $82.78. The key difference: iShares Gold Trust 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 | IAU | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Fixed Income | Commodities - Metals/Agriculture |
52-Week High | $101.40 | $101.57 |
52-Week Low | $97.24 | $62.49 |
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 →IAU is a physically backed ETF that seeks to reflect the performance of the price of gold. It provides a convenient and liquid way for investors to include gold in their portfolios as a potential hedge.
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