iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF — News

Stock futures steady as investors await Amazon, Apple earnings

wsj.com - 2026-07-30 04:36:25

Index bond funds promise safety and simplicity, but a quiet corner of the active ETF market has been paying income-focused investors nearly twice the yield on the same principal, and the tradeoffs are not what most people expect.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-27 14:10:26

Inflation moderated in June, but it was almost completely due to falling energy prices. Energy prices have begun to soar again with the end of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire.

fool.com - 2026-07-26 21:10:00

BlackRock's iShares helped push assets past $15T as ETFs surged. Here's what fueled the growth and which iShares ETFs remain investor favorites, per ETF Central data.

zacks.com - 2026-07-23 11:02:28

Wall Street is eyeing the bond market's long summer slump as oil price soar and debt levels escalate.

barrons.com - 2026-07-23 08:42:00

U.S. and U.K. 10-year government-bond yields rose to two-month highs while the equivalent German yield hit its highest level since 2011 as escalating clashes in the Middle East lifted Brent crude close to $100 a barrel.

wsj.com - 2026-07-23 05:46:00

a16z Perennial Management L.P. purchased a new stake in shares of iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:AGG) in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor purchased 321,231 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $31,889,000. iShares Core U.S. Aggregate

defenseworld.net - 2026-07-22 03:53:21

Bonds are paying meaningful income again, but dividend ETFs still shine for long-term growth. Here's how to decide which deserves a bigger place in your portfolio.

fool.com - 2026-07-20 16:00:00

Investors are returning to the bond market in force, driving fixed-income ETFs toward another record year as higher yields make bonds attractive for income-seeking investors once again.

benzinga.com - 2026-07-20 14:01:24

Dan Russo takes us through today's Big 3 by highlighting trends in the S&P 500 (SPX) as the index trades just under its all-time high. He also highlights the iShares Core US Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG) and the iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust (GSG), believing it's important investors keep an eye on bonds and commodities in the current market environment.

youtube.com - 2026-07-20 13:00:28

Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC reduced its holdings in iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:AGG) by 3.5% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 1,148,966 shares of the company's stock after selling 42,135 shares during the quarter.

defenseworld.net - 2026-07-18 03:09:46

New Harbor Financial's John Llodra used his latest appearance on Adam Taggart's Thoughtful Money to deliver a stark message to buy-and-hold investors: the setup for a traditional 60/40 stock/bond portfolio looks worse today than at almost any point he can remember.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-16 16:13:17

JPMorgan has called the 35%-45% pullback in EMEA gold miners a compelling entry point, keeping AngloGold Ashanti (ASX:AGG) and Fresnillo as its top picks and placing Gold Fields on Positive Catalyst Watch. The sector is pricing in long-term gold at roughly $3,200-$3,800 an ounce, around 20% below JPMorgan's revised end-2026 target of $4,500.

proactiveinvestors.co.uk - 2026-07-16 11:20:29

One of the largest IPOs in history closed in June, drawing more than $300 billion in orders for $75 billion of shares sold, an oversubscription of roughly 4x.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-15 10:55:07

Artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency and private markets have dominated ETF headlines this year, but one of the industry's fiercest battles is unfolding in a far less glamorous corner of the market: cash.

benzinga.com - 2026-07-14 12:22:21

The U.S. fixed income market experienced a resurgence in investor attention last week, reaching levels not seen since early January, as tracked by VettaFi's Investor Behavior Intelligence (IBI) platform. The sector has seen moderate performance in 2026, driven by resilient economic conditions and elevated yields entering the year.

etftrends.com - 2026-07-14 12:16:13

Fresh tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime route for 20% of the world's oil, could keep gasoline from falling below the $3 mark.

nypost.com - 2026-07-08 10:32:13

Shares in Goldplat PLC (AIM:GDP) rose 6% to 16.7p after the AIM-listed gold recovery services group said profits for the year to 30 June would materially exceed market expectations. The company pointed to sustained high gold prices and strong processing volumes, though it cautioned the guidance remained subject to year-end adjustments.

proactiveinvestors.co.uk - 2026-07-01 05:41:45

Retirees need access to steady income. The Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF fits the bill nicely.

fool.com - 2026-06-30 13:36:00

Bond ETF inflows are running 60% ahead of last year's level, which was itself a record pace, a rise that a BlackRock executive described as "shocking" to CNBC. Elevated stock market volatility, a new Fed chair, and ongoing inflation fears are all part of the picture as investors in the market hunt for maximum "real yield.

cnbc.com - 2026-06-25 13:17:04

The U.S. Federal Reserve is becoming tougher for Wall Street to forecast, with dramatically different views ​on where monetary policy is headed.

reuters.com - 2026-06-25 06:07:50

Lindsay Rosner, who runs multi-sector fixed income at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, went on CNBC this morning to translate

247wallst.com - 2026-06-24 13:20:39

The early 1970s made for interesting times. Political turbulence amid the Vietnam War, cultural rebellion, and escapist entertainment were rampant.

etftrends.com - 2026-06-23 08:28:36

On CNBC last week, Kate Rooney walked viewers through a number that should reframe how tech investors think about their portfolios.

247wallst.com - 2026-06-22 15:05:37

Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Mark Cudmore break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." Chapters: 00:00:00 - MLIV 00:00:01 - US-Iran Latest 00:01:15 - Brent Crude, Oil Prices 00:02:02 - Bond Yields 00:02:38 - Keir Starmer, UK Gilts Pressure -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video?

youtube.com - 2026-06-22 03:38:11

Asian markets began the week with a rare pocket of calm. Investors who had spent days watching the Strait of Hormuz, oil screens and central-bank signals found enough comfort in fresh US-Iran diplomacy to buy risk again, even if the relief looked fragile.

invezz.com - 2026-06-22 00:54:05

The odds of rate hikes are rising as inflation stays hot. Traditional bond ETFs will struggle, but inflation-protected bond ETFs could thrive.

fool.com - 2026-06-19 15:36:37

Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Mark Cudmore break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." Chapters: 00:00:00 - MLIV 00:00:05 - Dollar Rally Builds, Hawkish Fed Meeting 00:01:48 - Metals Decline 00:02:44 - Burnham Wins UK By-Election -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video?

youtube.com - 2026-06-19 03:47:28

There is an old rule in lending that a name on the door is worth less than a claim on the cash. Bond investors who spent two years buying data-centre debt on the strength of the tenant rather than the structure are now relearning it.

forbes.com - 2026-06-18 19:35:04

For the past two years, the easiest way to play artificial intelligence was to buy the companies building the technology. NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) became the face of the AI boom as hyperscalers raced to buy graphics processing units, build data centers and expand computing capacity.

benzinga.com - 2026-06-18 13:27:53

The Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:BLV) is the kind of fund retirees gravitate toward: a long-duration, investment-grade bond index ETF that has paid a monthly distribution for 230 consecutive months since May 2007.

247wallst.com - 2026-06-18 13:04:13

The fixed income environment continues to project uncertainty, as higher-for-longer interest rates persist amid sticky inflation. With that, investors may want to lean on the expertise of active managers when deciding between an active and indexed fund.

etftrends.com - 2026-06-17 17:52:01

If you're a fan of ETFs, you may want to consider an ETF-only portfolio.

fool.com - 2026-06-16 09:45:00

The $30 Treasury market is taking a wait-and-see approach to the U.S.-Iran peace framework deal and to Kevin Warsh's first meeting as Federal Reserve chair.

marketwatch.com - 2026-06-15 15:41:00

Treasury yields spiked in May over expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates in 2026. The 30-year Treasury bond yield surged to 5.18% last month, the highest payout since July 2007.

fool.com - 2026-06-15 05:12:00

For much of the past several weeks, the Federal Reserve appeared to be getting backed into a corner.

247wallst.com - 2026-06-12 10:17:44

Italy is working on a new bond aimed exclusively at institutional investors to tap growing demand for ‌inflation-linked products among banks, funds and insurers, the Treasury's debt chief said.

reuters.com - 2026-06-12 06:31:39

Bond markets are resetting ahead of key data, Treasury auctions, and a crucial Fed meeting.

barrons.com - 2026-06-09 07:34:00

Interest rates remain one of the primary concerns for investors as Kevin Warsh has officially assumed leadership at the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed). While we believe the possibility of a rate cut has diminished considerably, we are not yet expecting additional rate hikes.

etftrends.com - 2026-06-08 12:43:15

The artificial intelligence boom has spent three years as a stock market story. This year it became a bond market problem.

forbes.com - 2026-06-06 11:30:17

JGBs edged higher in the morning Tokyo session, tracking overnight price gains in U.S. Treasurys.

wsj.com - 2026-06-04 20:14:00

The iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF and other ETFs like it may not look like screaming buys today, but fixed-income investors should look beneath the surface.

fool.com - 2026-06-04 06:45:00

Asian equities fell on Thursday as renewed fighting between the United States and Iran pushed investors back towards safer assets, even as oil prices eased after Israel and Lebanon moved to implement a ceasefire. MSCI's Asia-Pacific ex-Japan index dropped 1.5%, while S&P 500 e-mini futures slipped 0.5%.

invezz.com - 2026-06-04 00:19:35

The Bank of Japan should provide a clear roadmap for policy normalisation following an anticipated interest rate increase in June to help stabilise the government bond market, according to Arihiro Nagata, global markets chief at Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group. Speaking to Reuters, Nagata said he expects the BOJ to raise interest rates at its June 15-16 policy meeting and stressed that the central bank's communication regarding future policy moves will be closely watched by financial markets.

invezz.com - 2026-06-02 02:45:11

Walk into almost any conversation about fund investing and you will hear the same shorthand: ETFs are cheaper than mutual funds.

247wallst.com - 2026-06-01 10:21:27

The price data already shows the pressure building. WTI crude closed at $112.25 per barrel on May 18, 2026, up 30.7% over the prior month and sitting at the 98.4th percentile of its 12-month range.

247wallst.com - 2026-05-31 12:35:58

@CharlesSchwab's Collin Martin breaks down the state of treasury yields and the U.S.-Iran War's impact on them. He says for the most part, stagflation doesn't appear to a huge issue for the economy even though all eyes are on the inflationary front given the rising cost of oil and gas.

youtube.com - 2026-05-29 12:00:03

A carousel of leaders has taken its toll, driving up borrowing costs and dragging down investment.

barrons.com - 2026-05-29 01:00:00

Gold drops as rates rise on Thursday, as we continue to see higher yields work against the value of gold. At this point, we are seeing a lot of overhead pressures, but still have a longer-term bullish run possible.

fxempire.com - 2026-05-28 10:19:50

For decades, the playbook for high-income investors was almost reflexive: put municipal bonds in your taxable account, put Treasuries and corporates in your IRA.

247wallst.com - 2026-05-28 04:48:55