EAGG
iShares ESG Aware U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF
TREND FOLLOWING PERFORMANCE HISTORY
2026-07-26
Executive Summary
The quantitative backtest for EAGG (iShares ESG Aware U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF) using the Excess Return MMA* strategy in a Investing context demonstrated its primary role in risk mitigation, experiencing a maximum drawdown of -4.5% (compared to the benchmark's drawdown of -18.2%). Over the evaluated period, this protective approach generated a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 2.1%, compared to a Buy-and-Hold benchmark return of -0.4%. The strategy executed 13 total trades.
* Excess Return MMA: Multi-Moving Average (Triple-Band) model utilizing sophisticated long/short cross durations optimized against volatility.
* Excess Return MMA: Multi-Moving Average (Triple-Band) model utilizing sophisticated long/short cross durations optimized against volatility.
📊 Mathematical Model
Excess Return MMA Active
Advanced Ensemble: Uses multiple signal layers for maximum trend stability and noise reduction.
Excess Return MMA CA
Advanced Dynamic Sleeve: MMA ensemble signals on the primary asset combined with a momentum-based cash alternative ETF rotation.
Excess Return SMA
Standard Signal: Classical quantitative trend following optimized for reliable directionality.
Moving Average (50/200)
Moving Average: The baseline 50/200-day crossover model used by technical analysts worldwide.
EAGG Quality Metrics & KPI Summary
| Metric | 1Y | 5Y | Full History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategy | B&H | Strategy | B&H | Strategy | B&H | |
| CAGR | 3.57% | 3.12% | 2.71% | -0.41% | 2.13% | -0.41% |
| Sharpe Ratio | 1.19 | 0.83 | 1.04 | -0.07 | 0.83 | -0.07 |
| Max Drawdown | -2.00% | -2.75% | -4.54% | -17.97% | -4.54% | -18.25% |
| % Time Invested | 100.0% | 100.0% | 66.5% | 100.0% | 70.9% | 100.0% |
| Trades / Year | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 0.0 |
Cumulative Growth Performance
Return Distribution Analysis
Trade History
This log shows every signal-driven transition. Completed trades reflect standard market cycles. An Open or Mark-to-Market exit denotes an active position (either in the primary asset or a cash/yield sleeve) valued at the current price for reporting purposes. Interest entries record yield accrued from cash or cash alternatives (like BIL) during out-of-market defensive periods.
| Entry Date | Exit Date | Type | Allocation | Entry Price | Exit Price | Net Return % | Exit Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2025-08-21 | 2026-03-11 | Completed | 33.33% | $45.72 | $47.23 | 3.24% | Signal | |
| 2025-10-07 | 2025-11-13 | Interest (CASH) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.42% | Interest Income | |
| 2024-08-05 | 2025-10-07 | Completed | 33.33% | $44.83 | $46.54 | 3.76% | Signal | |
| 2025-07-28 | 2025-08-21 | Interest (CASH) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.30% | Interest Income | |
| 2025-04-29 | 2025-07-28 | Completed | 33.33% | $45.04 | $45.30 | 0.52% | Signal | |
| 2025-03-17 | 2025-06-27 | Interest (CASH) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.01 | 1.21% | Interest Income | |
| 2024-12-19 | 2025-04-29 | Interest (CASH) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.01 | 1.48% | Interest Income | |
| 2024-04-22 | 2025-03-17 | Completed | 33.33% | $41.92 | $44.79 | 6.79% | Signal | |
| 2024-08-05 | 2024-12-19 | Completed | 33.33% | $44.83 | $43.71 | -2.53% | Signal | |
| 2024-05-07 | 2024-08-05 | Interest (CASH) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.01 | 1.29% | Interest Income | |
| 2021-12-17 | 2024-08-05 | Interest (CASH) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.11 | 10.83% | Interest Income | |
| 2024-01-23 | 2024-05-07 | Completed | 33.33% | $42.71 | $42.57 | -0.37% | Signal | |
| 2022-02-14 | 2024-04-22 | Interest (CASH) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.09 | 9.14% | Interest Income | |
| 2023-05-18 | 2024-01-23 | Interest (CASH) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.04 | 3.68% | Interest Income | |
| 2023-02-13 | 2023-05-18 | Completed | 33.33% | $41.73 | $42.06 | 0.76% | Signal | |
| 2021-11-30 | 2023-02-13 | Interest (CASH) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.03 | 2.61% | Interest Income | |
| 2021-10-15 | 2022-02-14 | Completed | 33.33% | $47.22 | $45.43 | -3.85% | Signal | |
| 2020-10-19 | 2021-12-17 | Completed | 33.33% | $47.75 | $47.40 | -0.78% | Signal | |
| 2021-07-23 | 2021-11-30 | Completed | 33.33% | $47.63 | $47.40 | -0.52% | Signal | |
| 2021-03-19 | 2021-10-15 | Interest (CASH) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.02% | Interest Income | |
| 2020-12-09 | 2021-07-23 | Interest (CASH) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.03% | Interest Income | |
| 2020-10-19 | 2021-03-19 | Completed | 33.33% | $47.75 | $46.31 | -3.06% | Signal | |
| 2020-10-19 | 2020-12-09 | Completed | 33.33% | $47.75 | $47.78 | 0.02% | Signal | |
| 2020-10-15 | 2020-10-19 | Interest (CASH) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.00% | Interest Income | |
| 2020-10-15 | 2020-10-19 | Interest (CASH) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.00% | Interest Income | |
| 2020-10-15 | 2020-10-19 | Interest (CASH) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.00% | Interest Income | |