This summary was created by AI, based on 2 opinions in the last 12 months.
The experts have differing opinions on the XAGH-T ETF. One expert sees improvement in the bond space and a 9.1% return over the last 12 months, while another expert acknowledges the tough time bonds have had recently but still likes them. Both experts agree that the Canadian hedge may not be necessary if the USD is expected to move higher. There is also a note on the cost difference between XAGH and AGG. Overall, the ETF seems to have performed well and may be worth considering for investment.
Bonds and fixed income had a tough time the last couple of years. Now that we've seen interest rates fall (despite a bit of an uptick last 2 weeks), he does like bonds. CAD version of AGG, investment-grade government and corporate bonds. Yield of about 4+%. Up about 6.5% last 3 months.
AGG is significantly cheaper at 3bps, compared to XAGH at 20 bps. So consider switching, if you don't mind the USD exposure.
iShares US Aggregate Bond Index ETF (CAD-hedged) is a Canadian stock, trading under the symbol XAGH-T on the Toronto Stock Exchange (XAGH-CT). It is usually referred to as TSX:XAGH or XAGH-T
In the last year, 2 stock analysts published opinions about XAGH-T. 1 analyst recommended to BUY the stock. 0 analysts recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst recommendation is . Read the latest stock experts' ratings for iShares US Aggregate Bond Index ETF (CAD-hedged).
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On 2024-12-03, iShares US Aggregate Bond Index ETF (CAD-hedged) (XAGH-T) stock closed at a price of $33.6.
Seeing improvement in the bond space, as interest rates are forecast to move a bit lower. Bonds have definitely improved. This ETF is up 9.1% over the last 12 months. It's been a long time since we've seen high single-digit returns, given that rates were moving higher.
XAGH owns the entire US bond market, including corporates and governments, with a Canadian hedge. Do you need that hedge? In other words, do you think the CAD will move up toward the USD? If you think the USD will move higher or remain steady, then might as well own the US version, which is AGG -- it's probably cheaper, and you'll get the lift of the USD moving higher.