IAGG
iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF
TREND FOLLOWING PERFORMANCE HISTORY
2026-07-26
Executive Summary
The quantitative backtest for IAGG (iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF) using the Excess Return SMA* strategy in a Investing context demonstrated its primary role in risk mitigation, experiencing a maximum drawdown of -7.6% (compared to the benchmark's drawdown of -13.9%). Over the evaluated period, this protective approach generated a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 2.6%, compared to a Buy-and-Hold benchmark return of 2.1%. The strategy executed 3 total trades.
* Excess Return SMA: Advanced Single Moving Average model utilizing custom duration weighting and dynamic Stop Loss limits.
* Excess Return SMA: Advanced Single Moving Average model utilizing custom duration weighting and dynamic Stop Loss limits.
📊 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 Active
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.
🎯 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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IAGG Quality Metrics & KPI Summary
| Metric | 1Y | 5Y | 10Y | Full History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategy | B&H | Strategy | B&H | Strategy | B&H | Strategy | B&H | |
| CAGR | 3.04% | 2.21% | 1.69% | 0.84% | 2.29% | 1.98% | 2.63% | 2.15% |
| Sharpe Ratio | 1.11 | 0.76 | 0.61 | 0.19 | 0.78 | 0.49 | 0.84 | 0.52 |
| Max Drawdown | -2.32% | -2.32% | -7.29% | -13.57% | -7.62% | -13.88% | -7.62% | -13.88% |
| % Time Invested | 84.5% | 100.0% | 61.9% | 100.0% | 68.0% | 100.0% | 78.1% | 100.0% |
| Trades / Year | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 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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| 2022-09-27 | 2023-12-20 | Interest (CASH) | 100% | $1.00 | $1.06 | 6.22% | Interest Income | |
| 2022-07-29 | 2022-09-27 | Completed | 100% | $44.25 | $41.75 | -5.70% | Stop | |
| 2022-01-24 | 2022-07-29 | Interest (CASH) | 100% | $1.00 | $1.01 | 0.51% | Interest Income | |
| 2017-11-07 | 2022-01-24 | Completed | 100% | $41.37 | $46.96 | 13.45% | Signal | |
| 2017-11-03 | 2017-11-07 | Interest (CASH) | 100% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.00% | Interest Income | |