BND vs AGG: which ETF is better?
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND) and iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG) compared on fees, holdings overlap, dividend yield, returns and risk, using the latest data.
- Both charge the same expense ratio, 0.03% a year.
- Over the last 10 years, BND returned an average of 1.5% a year against 1.4% for AGG, with dividends reinvested.
| BND | AGG | |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF |
| Issuer | Vanguard | IShares |
| Listed on | Nasdaq · USD | NYSE Arca · USD |
| Expense ratio | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Assets (AUM) | $161B | $139B |
| Launched | Apr 3, 2007 | Sep 22, 2003 |
| Holdings | 11,434 | 13,461 |
| Dividend yield (12m) | 4.12% · monthly | 4.12% · monthly |
| Asset class | Core Investment Grade Bond | Fixed Income |
| Annualised return | BND | AGG |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +0.2% | +0.3% |
| 3 years | +4.9% | +5.0% |
| 5 years | -0.2% | -0.2% |
| 10 years | +1.5% | +1.4% |
| Volatility | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Max drawdown | -18.4% | -18.4% |
Volatility is the annualised standard deviation of daily returns over 3 years. Max drawdown is the largest fall from a peak over the last 10 years, or since launch.
Holdings aren't published for BND, so this comparison covers fees and performance only.
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BND vs AGG: frequently asked questions
Is BND or AGG cheaper?
They cost the same: both have an expense ratio of 0.03% a year.
Which has performed better, BND or AGG?
Over the last 10 years, BND has. BND returned 1.5% and AGG 1.4% a year on average, including reinvested dividends, as of Nov 6, 2026. Past returns don't predict future ones.
Which pays a higher dividend, BND or AGG?
Neither: they yield the same. Over the last 12 months BND yielded 4.12%, paid monthly, and AGG 4.12%, paid monthly.
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