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AGGG

Acc

iShares Core Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF (Accumulating)

0.10%

TER per year

Issuer

BlackRock (iShares)

Index

Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond

AUM

~€3B

Domicile

Ireland

Currency

EUR

Replication

optimised

ISIN

IE00B3F81409

Since

2017

Etfora Verdict

The simplest way to add global bond exposure to an equity portfolio. Low cost at 0.10% TER. Most useful for investors approaching or in retirement who want to reduce portfolio volatility. Younger investors with long time horizons may not need bonds at all.

What Is AGGG?

AGGG provides exposure to the global investment-grade bond market — government and corporate bonds from developed and emerging markets. It includes approximately 28,000 bonds across 70+ countries. The EUR-hedged version (AGGH) is also available. Used as the fixed-income component in a multi-asset portfolio.

The Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index

The Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index is the most widely used benchmark for the global bond market. It covers government, corporate, and securitised bonds with investment-grade credit ratings. Duration is approximately 6–7 years.

US equivalent blocked in Europe

AGG (iShares Core US Aggregate Bond ETF) + BNDX (Vanguard Total International Bond)

AGGG covers both US and international bonds in a single fund. For European investors, it provides global diversification including EUR-denominated government bonds.

Why it works for European investors

  • Global diversification across 70+ countries of investment-grade bonds
  • Very low TER of 0.10%
  • Accumulating structure for tax efficiency
  • EUR-hedged version (AGGH) available to eliminate currency risk
  • Reduces overall portfolio volatility when combined with equity ETFs

Things to know

  • Bond ETFs can lose value when interest rates rise — not risk-free
  • Real returns after inflation may be negative in low-rate environments
  • Currency risk is significant for unhedged global bonds — consider AGGH for EUR stability
  • German investors: bond ETFs do NOT qualify for 30% Teilfreistellung
  • Most useful for investors with 5–10 year time horizons or those in drawdown phase

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Alternatives to Consider

AGGHiShares Global Aggregate Bond EUR Hedged UCITS ETF0.10% TER

EUR-hedged version. Eliminates currency risk but hedging has a cost.

IBTUiShares $ Treasury Bond 7-10yr UCITS ETF0.07% TER

US government bonds only. Higher credit quality, USD exposure.

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Data based on publicly available information. TER and AUM figures are approximate. Verify current fund data at the issuer's website before investing.