Compare BND vs. AGG ETF performance
Comparing 2 ETFs | Performance (January 8, 2026 - April 8, 2026) |
BND AGG |
Comparison analysis Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND) provides exposure to the US Aggregate Bonds segment. iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG) belongs to the Intl IG Bonds segment. Both funds use a Direct (Physical) replication method to follow their index and a replication model of Optimized sampling. Both BND and AGG distribute dividends, with a TTM distribution yield of 3.58% and 3.93% respectively. Both funds invest in the same top 3 sectors: Sovereign, Other sectors and Banks. BND’s top underlying securities are USA, Notes 3.5% 31jan2028, USD (U-2028) (0.52%), USA, Notes 4% 15feb2034, USD (B-2034) (0.42%) and USA, Notes 4.25% 15nov2034, USD (F-2034) (0.42%). AGG’s top underlying securities are US0669225197 (3.20%), US91282CPL99 (0.47%) and US91282CPR69 (0.43%). With a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.03%, BND is cheaper than AGG, with 0.03%. BND has a 3M average daily volume (ADV) of +$677M vs. +$979M for AGG. The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +1.39bps (BND) and +1.09bps (AGG). The table below shows the full side-by-side ETF comparison of BND and AGG, with detailed data on performance, flows, liquidity, exposure to individual stocks, segments, sectors, and geographies, helping you select the best ETFs. |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF - USDThis ETF provides exposure to Investment Grade Aggregate Bonds ISIN US9219378356 | AGG iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF - USDThis ETF provides exposure to Developed markets Investment Grade Aggregate Bonds ISIN US4642872265 |
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Product Type | Passive ETF | Passive ETF | ||
Strategy | Long only | Long only | ||
NAV | $73.71 | $99.42 | ||
AuM | - | - | ||
E/R | 0.03% | 0.03% | ||
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Investment strategy | The Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Float Adjusted Index. This Index represents a wide spectrum of public, investment-grade, taxable, fixed income securities in the United States—including government, corporate, and international dollar-denominated bonds, as well as mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities—all with maturities of more than 1 year. | The iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of the total U.S. investment-grade bond market. | ||
Dividend policy | Distribution | Distribution | ||
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Performance and flows | Perf. Flows | Perf. Flows | ||
1 month | -0.95% To view, create a free account | -0.63% To view, create a free account | ||
3 months | +0.11% | +0.48% | ||
1 year | +5.22% | +5.72% | ||
3 years | +10.94% | +11.40% | ||
5 years | +0.73% | +1.44% | ||
Month to date | +0.12% | +0.46% | ||
Quarter to date | +0.12% | +0.46% | ||
Year to date | +0.14% | +0.50% | ||
Volatility and risk | 1 year 3 years 5 years | 1 year 3 years 5 years | ||
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Number of holdings | 15819 | 13058 | ||
Weight of top 15 holdings | ||||
Top 15 holdings | USA, Notes 3.5% 31jan2028, USD (U-2028) USA, Notes 4% 15feb2034, USD (B-2034) USA, Notes 4.25% 15nov2034, USD (F-2034) USA, Notes 4.375% 15may2034, USD (C-2034) USA, Notes 4.625% 15feb2035, USD (B-2035) USA, Notes 3.875% 15aug2034, USD (E-2034) US91282CPL99 USA, Notes 4.5% 15nov2033, USD (F-2033) US91282CNT44 USA, Notes 3.875% 15aug2033, USD (E-2033) US91282CNC19 USA, Notes 4.125% 15nov2032, USD (F-2032) USA, Notes 2.875% 15may2032, USD (C-2032) USA, Notes 1.375% 15nov2031, USD (F-2031) USA, Notes 4% 28feb2030, USD (H-2030) To view, create a free account | US0669225197 US91282CPL99 US91282CPR69 USA, Notes 4.375% 15may2034, USD (C-2034) US91282CPJ44 USA, Notes 4.625% 15feb2035, USD (B-2035) USA, Notes 4.25% 15nov2034, USD (F-2034) USA, Notes 4% 15feb2034, USD (B-2034) USA, Notes 4% 28feb2030, USD (H-2030) USA, Notes 4.5% 15nov2033, USD (F-2033) USA, Notes 3.875% 15aug2034, USD (E-2034) US91282CNC19 US91282CNT44 USA, Notes 1.375% 15nov2031, USD (F-2031) USA, Notes 3.5% 15feb2033, USD (B-2033) To view, create a free account | ||
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Frequently asked questions about BND and AGG
How did BND and AGG perform in 2026?
As of 4/8/2026, BND has delivered a year-to-date performance of 0.14%, while AGG has returned 0.50%.
Which ETF is seeing higher flows: BND or AGG?
As of 4/8/2026, BND has recorded +€5.64B in net flows YTD, compared to +€760M for AGG since the beginning of the year.
Which ETF shows higher volatility: BND or AGG?
As of 4/8/2026, BND reported a 1-year volatility of 3.89%, whereas AGG registered volatility 3.98% over the same period.
How do BND and AGG differ in sector exposure?
As of 4/8/2026, BND is primarily exposed to sectors such as Sovereign, weight 37.66%, Other sectors, weight 5.39% and Banks, weight 5.29%. The top sectors in AGG feature Sovereign, weight 35.91%, Other sectors, weight 5.41% and Banks, weight 4.90%.
How do BND and AGG differ in geographic exposure?
As of 4/8/2026, BND has its largest country exposures in USA, weight 92.89%. The top countries in AGG feature USA, weight 97.81%.
How do BND and AGG differ in terms of holdings?
As of 4/8/2026, BND include USA, Notes 3.5% 31jan2028, USD (U-2028), weight 0.52%, USA, Notes 4% 15feb2034, USD (B-2034), weight 0.42% and USA, Notes 4.25% 15nov2034, USD (F-2034), weight 0.42%. The top positions in AGG feature US0669225197, weight 3.20%, US91282CPL99, weight 0.47% and US91282CPR69, weight 0.43%.
Is BND or AGG more diversified?
As of 4/8/2026, BND holds 15819 securities, with 5.92% of its assets allocated to its top 15 positions. AGG, by comparison, includes 13058 holdings and has 8.95% concentrated in its top 15.
Which ETF has a higher distribution yield: BND or AGG?
As of 4/8/2026, BND has a trailing 12-month yield of 3.58%, while AGG offers 3.93%.
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