iShares Core Global Aggregate Bond (Aud Hdg) ETF (AGGG) Review & Analysis

New ETF
MER Β· Top 25%AUM Β· #456 of 508
What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026
  • βˆ’1.8% in September (total return), in line with the median international bonds ETF at βˆ’1.8%.
  • Investors added a net $1.9m (48.6% of the fund).
  • The unit price closed the month at $97.17, near its 12-month low (range $97.16 to $101.14).

About AGGG

AGGG is an international bonds ETF from iShares, listed on the ASX since November 2025. With $5.9m under management it is number 36 of 48 international bonds ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.18% a year, about $18 on every $10,000 invested, cheaper than the typical international bonds ETF at 0.50%.

It is too new to have a full year of performance. With its focus on bonds & fixed income, it is the kind of fund many investors use as a smaller satellite holding alongside a diversified core.

AGGG distributions and dividend dates

The latest distribution was $0.677 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 29 September 2026 and paid on 9 October 2026. To receive it you need to own AGGG before the ex-date.

From ASX announcements, updated nightly. See every ETF in the dividend calendar.

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AGGG price by TradingView

Stock CodeAGGG
Fund ManageriShares
Asset ClassInternational bonds
AUM$5.9m
MER (%)0.18%
Net flows (Sep)+$1.9m
Last Price$97.17
52-Week Range$97.16 – $101.14
Bid/Ask Spread0.12%
Listing Date06/11/2025
ExchangeASX
Index trackedBloomberg Global Aggregate Index
Issuer websiteiShares β†—

Performance (% return)

-2%-1%-1%0%1M-1.8%1Yn/a3Yn/a5Yn/a
1 monthβˆ’1.8%
1 year–
3 years p.a.–
5 years p.a.–

Total returns including distributions, to 30 September 2026. 1M, 1Y, 3Y and 5Y bars are cumulative.

AGGG at a glance: strengths and things to watch

πŸ‘ Strengths

  • Low cost. At 0.18% a year it is cheaper than 96% of international bonds ETFs.

⚠️ Things to watch

  • Small fund. With $5.9m under management, it is more at risk of being closed or merged than larger funds, and trading can be thinner.
  • Short track record. Listed in November 2025, so it hasn't been tested through a full market cycle.

Worked out from AGGG's fees, size, flows, returns and trend against the 48 international bonds ETFs in Australia, to 30 September 2026. General information, not a recommendation.

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Is AGGG in a base or a trend?

AGGG doesn't have enough price history yet (about 11 months) for a reliable trend reading, or it is a cash-like fund whose price barely moves.

Why it matters: Every ETF moves between bases and trends. Knowing which stage it is in helps decide when to buy a satellite, and when to wait.

At ETF Adviser the core of a portfolio stays invested through every stage, and satellite ETFs are only bought in an uptrend. Members get a weekly update on which ETFs are breaking out of a base and which trends have broken.

Why no chart? Bond, cash and currency fund prices drop each time a distribution is paid, so a price chart makes them look worse than they are. Check the total returns above instead.

Read more at etfadviser.com.au β†’

Investment Focus

Themes & Sectors

Currency hedgedBonds & fixed income

Portfolio Breakdown

Sector breakdown

  • Bonds & cash100.0%

Holdings from the issuer's published portfolio. Compare AGGG's holdings with other ETFs β†’

Best-endeavours estimate. Built from each issuer's published holdings, which may be weeks or months old, may cover only part of a fund (some publish only their top 10) and are matched by company name. Figures may be incomplete or inaccurate. Check the issuer's website and PDS before relying on them. General information only.

Similar ETFs

CodeNameSame holdingsMERAUM1Y3Y p.a.5Y p.a.
AESGiShares Global Aggregate Bond ESG (AUD Hedged) ETF Currency hedged–0.19%$455mβˆ’1.0%+3.4%–
VBNDVanguard Global Aggregate Bond Index (Hedged) ETF Currency hedged–0.20%$4.9bnβˆ’1.2%+3.3%βˆ’1.3%
WBNDBetashares Global Aggregate Bond Currency H ETF–0.19%$782mβˆ’0.6%––
IHCBiShares Global Corporate Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF Currency hedged–0.26%$339mβˆ’1.4%+4.4%βˆ’0.9%
IHHYiShares Global High Yield Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF Currency hedged–0.56%$248m+1.3%+6.4%+2.0%
IHEBiShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF Currency hedged–0.51%$76m+0.4%+7.4%βˆ’0.8%

Same holdings is the share of AGGG's money in companies the other ETF also holds, weighted by size. No other ETF shares much with AGGG, so these are ETFs in the same category. See every ETF like AGGG β†’

AGGG vs its closest alternatives

What actually differs between AGGG and the ETFs most like it. Data to 30 Sep 2026.

AESG iShares Global Aggregate Bond ESG (AUD Hedged) ETF

  • AGGG is cheaper (0.18% vs 0.19%), worth about $700 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • AESG is much larger ($455m vs $5.9m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
  • Different structure: AGGG is a standard fund, AESG is currency hedged.

Compare AGGG and AESG side by side β†’

VBND Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond Index (Hedged) ETF

  • AGGG is cheaper (0.18% vs 0.20%), worth about $1,399 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • VBND is much larger ($4.9bn vs $5.9m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
  • Different structure: AGGG is a standard fund, VBND is currency hedged.

Compare AGGG and VBND side by side β†’

WBND Betashares Global Aggregate Bond Currency H ETF

  • AGGG is cheaper (0.18% vs 0.19%), worth about $700 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • WBND is much larger ($782m vs $5.9m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare AGGG and WBND side by side β†’

General information only. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

AGGG FAQs

What is the fee for AGGG?

AGGG charges a management fee (MER) of 0.18% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is AGGG?

AGGG had $5.9m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

Who manages AGGG?

AGGG is managed by iShares and has been listed since November 2025.

Is AGGG franked?

Generally no. AGGG invests outside Australia, so its distributions carry little or no franking credits. Franking comes from Australian companies that have paid tax here.

Disclaimer

This review is general information only and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the iShares product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) before investing. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.