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 Moving Average (50/200)* strategy in a Investing context demonstrated its primary role in risk mitigation, experiencing a maximum drawdown of -6.3% (compared to the benchmark's drawdown of -18.2%). Over the evaluated period, this protective approach generated a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 0.8%, compared to a Buy-and-Hold benchmark return of -0.4%. The strategy executed 5 total trades.
* Moving Average (50/200): Classic Moving Average Crossover (e.g., 50-day crossing 200-day). The foundational basis of research-grade trend following.
* Moving Average (50/200): Classic Moving Average Crossover (e.g., 50-day crossing 200-day). The foundational basis of research-grade trend following.
📊 Mathematical Model
Excess Return MMA
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) Active
Moving Average: The baseline 50/200-day crossover model used by technical analysts worldwide.
🎯 Investment Objective
🛡️ Long-Term Investing Active
Ideal for wealth preservation and multi-year horizons. Optimized for low turnover and tax efficiency.
⚔️ Tactical Trading
Ideal for active capital rotation and momentum-first accounts. Optimized for high sensitivity to price shifts.
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EAGG Quality Metrics & KPI Summary
| Metric | 1Y | 5Y | Full History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategy | B&H | Strategy | B&H | Strategy | B&H | |
| CAGR | 2.94% | 3.12% | 1.31% | -0.41% | 0.78% | -0.41% |
| Sharpe Ratio | 0.78 | 0.83 | 0.30 | -0.07 | 0.19 | -0.07 |
| Max Drawdown | -2.75% | -2.75% | -4.92% | -17.97% | -6.32% | -18.25% |
| % Time Invested | 99.2% | 100.0% | 69.0% | 100.0% | 65.9% | 100.0% |
| Trades / Year | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 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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| 2025-02-24 | 2025-03-18 | Interest (CASH) | 100% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.27% | Interest Income | |
| 2024-01-05 | 2025-02-24 | Completed | 100% | $42.77 | $44.38 | 3.72% | Signal | |
| 2023-08-22 | 2024-01-05 | Interest (CASH) | 100% | $1.00 | $1.02 | 2.03% | Interest Income | |
| 2023-02-07 | 2023-08-22 | Completed | 100% | $41.99 | $40.95 | -2.52% | Signal | |
| 2022-01-10 | 2023-02-07 | Interest (CASH) | 100% | $1.00 | $1.03 | 2.52% | Interest Income | |
| 2021-08-04 | 2022-01-10 | Completed | 100% | $48.00 | $46.44 | -3.29% | Signal | |
| 2021-02-25 | 2021-08-04 | Interest (CASH) | 100% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.01% | Interest Income | |
| 2020-10-19 | 2021-02-25 | Completed | 100% | $47.75 | $46.85 | -1.94% | Signal | |
| 2020-10-15 | 2020-10-19 | Interest (CASH) | 100% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.00% | Interest Income | |