AGG Dividend Yield 2026: iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF

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Data last updated: Oct 16, 2026

Dividend Yield: 4.16%

Dividend Frequency: monthly

Years of Dividend History: 24

About iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF Dividend

The iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF dividend comes from a fund that tracks the total U.S. investment-grade bond market, investing at least 90% of its assets in fixed income securities that mirror its underlying index. AGG currently yields 4.19%, placing it in high-yield territory for a broad bond fund. The fund pays monthly, making it a natural fit for investors who want regular income rather than quarterly lump sums. That monthly cadence, combined with investment-grade exposure, appeals to income-focused investors who prioritize payment frequency and credit quality over dividend growth.

Dividend Safety

For iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF dividend safety, the payout is not applicable (fund/ETF) in the traditional sense. What AGG distributes each month reflects the aggregate interest income generated by its underlying investment-grade bond holdings, which must represent at least 90% of fund assets per its mandate. The most data-supported pressure on the dividend level is interest rate sensitivity: the history table shows the per-share annual payout fell from $3.0361 in 2019 to $2.0204 in 2021, a period when bond yields dropped sharply, directly compressing the income the fund passed through to shareholders.

iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG) Dividend Growth Rate, CAGR, and History

iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF dividend history shows a CAGR of -1.1% per year from 2008 to 2025. Per-share payouts moved from $4.6815 at the start of the window to $3.8851 by 2025 (2026 is a partial year and excluded from this calculation). The largest single-year increase in the window was 34.0% in 2023, reflecting how sharply the fund's income can swing when interest rates move. Growth is negative over the full period, which means income investors holding AGG long-term have seen the per-share payout shrink in real terms.

iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR)

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	+18.8%	$2.32 (2022)	$3.89 (2025)
5-Year	+8.9%	$2.53 (2020)	$3.89 (2025)
10-Year	+3.9%	$2.65 (2015)	$3.89 (2025)

Is iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF a Good Dividend Stock?

AGG fits income-focused investors who want monthly cash flow from U.S. investment-grade bonds rather than dividend growth. The current yield is high (above 4%), which is the fund's primary draw. The trade-off is clear: the 17-year CAGR is -1.1%, so the per-share payout has declined over time rather than compounded upward. What an investor gets is a 4.19% yield paid monthly from a broad, investment-grade bond portfolio. What they accept is a payout that moves with interest rates, not with corporate earnings growth, and a long-run trend of shrinking per-share income.

Recent iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-10-01	$0.3340
2026-09-01	$0.3371
2026-08-03	$0.3376
2026-07-01	$0.3307
2026-06-01	$0.3315
2026-05-01	$0.3299
2026-04-01	$0.3367
2026-03-02	$0.3164
2026-02-02	$0.3247
2025-12-19	$0.3340

iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$2.9786
2025	$3.8851
2024	$3.6283
2023	$3.1076
2022	$2.3187

Frequently Asked Questions

How often does AGG pay dividends?

iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG) pays dividends monthly — 12 times per year.

Does AGG pay monthly dividends?

Yes — iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG) pays dividends every month.

What is AGG's dividend yield?

iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG) currently yields 4.16% based on the annual dividend rate and today's share price.

Has iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF ever cut its dividend?

Yes, the history table shows multiple year-over-year declines. The annual payout fell from $3.0361 in 2019 to $2.5316 in 2020, and again to $2.0204 in 2021, representing a meaningful multi-year drop in per-share income.

How fast has iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF grown its dividend?

The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the AGG dividend is -1.1% per year from 2008 to 2025. The per-share payout has declined over the full window, from $4.6815 to $3.8851.

Is iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF a good dividend stock for income investors?

AGG offers a 4.19% yield paid monthly from a portfolio of U.S. investment-grade bonds. The yield is high, but the per-share payout has a negative long-run CAGR of -1.1%, so income investors accept rate-driven variability in exchange for current yield.

What type of investor is iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF best suited for?

AGG suits income-focused investors who want monthly distributions from investment-grade fixed income exposure. Investors who prioritize dividend growth over current yield will find the -1.1% CAGR over 17 years a poor fit.

Why is iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF dividend yield high?

The 4.19% yield reflects the interest income generated by the fund's underlying investment-grade bond holdings, which must represent at least 90% of assets. As bond market rates have risen in recent years, the income passed through to shareholders has increased accordingly.

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