# iShares Core Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF Accum Hedged USD (AGGU)

**Source:** https://fundology.uk/fund/aggu · ISIN IE00BZ043R46 · Data: TradingView (LSE closes and returns, delayed), issuer documents, ONS CPIH, FCA FIRDS

## At a glance

> Capital at risk. Past performance is not a guide to future returns. The value of investments can fall as well as rise.

As of 30/09/2026, AGGU (iShares Core Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF Accum Hedged USD, ISIN IE00BZ043R46) closed at $5.72 on the London Stock Exchange. Its ongoing charge is 0.10% a year (about £10 on £10,000). Over the five years to 30/09/2026 its total return was +1.8%, or −20.4% after UK CPIH inflation.

## Summary

iShares Core Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF Accum Hedged USD is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) from iShares, launched in 2017. It tracks the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index. You buy and sell it through a share-dealing account or platform during stock-market hours, like a share. Its ongoing charge is 0.1% a year — about £10 a year on every £10,000 invested, taken from the fund's value rather than billed to you. Income from its investments is reinvested inside the fund, so it shows up as a rising price rather than cash paid to you. It is currency-hedged: it aims to remove most of the effect of exchange-rate moves against the pound.

Latest close: **$5.72** (30/09/2026).

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Ticker (LSE) | AGGU |
| ISIN | IE00BZ043R46 |
| Category | Corporate & other bonds |
| Type | ETF |
| Provider | iShares |
| Tracks | Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index |
| Income | Accumulating |
| Ongoing charge | 0.10% a year (£10 per £10,000) |
| Fund size | £2.3bn |
| Launched | 2017 |
| Domicile | Ireland |

## Past returns (periods to 30/09/2026)

After the fund's ongoing charges. "Income reinvested" is total return; "price only" leaves out income paid out. Real returns are after ONS CPIH inflation.

| Window | Return | After CPIH inflation | Measured as |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +0.41% | -2.74% | income reinvested |
| 3 years | +4.22% | -5.95% | income reinvested |
| 5 years | +1.79% | -20.43% | income reinvested |

Returns: TradingView (delayed data). Inflation: ONS CPIH, latest month published.

## Calendar-year returns

Calendar-year returns of iShares Core Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF Accum Hedged USD in pounds (price, with income reinvested in the fund): 2022 −0.8%, 2023 +0.9%, 2024 +4.4%, 2025 −2.5%; 2026 to 30/09/2026 +0.2%. Returns of iShares Core Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF Accum Hedged USD in pounds (price, with income reinvested in the fund) over the 12 months to 30/09/2026: −0.1%; to 30/09/2025: +3.2%; to 30/09/2024: +1.0%; to 30/09/2023: −8.5%; to 30/09/2022: +8.3%.

| Year | Return | After CPIH inflation | Measured as |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | -0.8% | -9.2% | Price |
| 2023 | +0.9% | -3.1% | Price |
| 2024 | +4.4% | +0.9% | Price |
| 2025 | -2.5% | -5.9% | Price |
| 2026 to 30/09/2026 | +0.2% | -2.6% | Price |

## Risk metrics

| Window | Volatility | Max drawdown |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 6.13% | -4.57% |
| 3 years | 6.80% | -8.65% |
| 5 years | 7.71% | -13.26% |

## Largest fall

Volatility of iShares Core Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF Accum Hedged USD in pounds, annualised from weekly returns to 30/09/2026: 6.1% over 1 year, 6.8% over 3 years, 7.7% over 5 years. Largest fall in the price of iShares Core Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF Accum Hedged USD since October 2021, in pounds: −13.3% from 23/09/2022 to 14/07/2023. The lowest 12-month return of iShares Core Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF Accum Hedged USD in pounds (price, with income reinvested in the fund) since January 2021 was −10.5% (12 months to 14/07/2023); the highest was +8.9% (12 months to 23/09/2022). On 30/09/2026 the price of iShares Core Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF Accum Hedged USD was 5.3% below its highest weekly close since October 2021 (23/09/2022), in pounds.

## Charges compared with similar funds

Ongoing charge of iShares Core Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF Accum Hedged USD 0.10% a year, as of 01/10/2026: 349 of the 383 other corporate and other bond funds charge more, 22 the same and 12 less (share classes counted once).

## Funds tracking the same index

4 funds track Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index, this one included and share classes counted once; their ongoing charges range from 0.10% to 0.15% a year (30/09/2026).

| Fund | Ongoing charge | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF Accum Hedged NZD | 0.15% | — | — | — |
| iShares Core Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF Accum Hedged USD (this fund) | 0.10% | +0.4% | +4.2% | +1.8% |
| iShares Core Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF Hedged GBP | 0.10% | -0.8% | +12.3% | -1.8% |
| iShares Core Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF USD | 0.10% | -1.0% | +2.9% | -7.4% |

Returns are the data vendor’s, in pounds, income reinvested unless marked "(price)".

## Charges & eligibility

- Ongoing charges figure (OCF): **0.10%** per year
- ISA eligible: yes
- SIPP eligible: yes

## Top holdings

Largest positions (as of 29/09/2026):

| Holding | Weight |
|---|---|
| Treasury Note | 13.98% |
| China Peoples Republic of (Governm | 6.58% |
| Treasury Bond | 3.63% |
| UK CONV GILT RegS | 2.56% |
| China Development Bank | 2.43% |
| Blk Ics USD Leaf Agency Dist | 2.00% |
| GERMANY (FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF) RegS | 1.79% |
| Fhlmc 30YR Umbs Super | 1.72% |
| FRANCE (REPUBLIC OF) RegS | 1.62% |
| Spain (Kingdom Of) | 1.56% |

## Where it invests

Shares of the whole fund. Bonds, cash and positions the source does not classify are shown as they come, not guessed.

### By sector

As published by iShares, as of 29/09/2026.

| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Treasuries | 52.8% |
| Agency Fixed Rate | 9.2% |
| Owned No Guarantee | 6.5% |
| Banking | 4.8% |
| Supranational | 2.8% |
| Mortgage Collateralized | 1.9% |
| Local Government | 1.8% |
| Government Guaranteed | 1.6% |
| Other sectors | 18.6% |

### By country

As published by iShares, as of 29/09/2026.

| Country | Weight |
|---|---|
| United States | 39.2% |
| China | 11.3% |
| Japan | 8.2% |
| France | 5.0% |
| Germany | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | 4.2% |
| Canada | 3.7% |
| Italy | 3.0% |
| Other countries | 20.8% |

### By type of asset

Added up from the holdings iShares publishes, as of 29/09/2026.

| Type of asset | Weight |
|---|---|
| Bonds | 73.0% |
| Cash and money market | 2.6% |

All 592 holdings: https://fundology.uk/fund/aggu/holdings

---

We show information. We are not financial advisers, not authorised by the FCA, and never recommend specific investments.

Capital at risk. Past performance is not a guide to future returns. The value of investments can fall as well as rise.
