iShares Core US Aggregate Bond ETF vs iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF — how do they compare? iShares Core US Aggregate Bond ETF trades at $97.32, while iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF trades at $80.75. The key difference: iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF 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 | IEMG | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Fixed Income | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $101.40 | $86.00 |
52-Week Low | $97.24 | $61.76 |
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 →IEMG tracks the MSCI Emerging Markets Investable Market Index, providing broad exposure to large, mid, and small-cap stocks across over 20 emerging market countries. It is designed as a low-cost core holding for investors seeking diversified growth from economies outside of developed markets.
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