EAGG News and Press, iShares ESG U.S. Aggregate Bond From 03/17/22

Historical analysis shows that value exposures have tended to outperform in a rising yield environment as it coincides with rising inflation. In a rising rate environment, traditional bonds can lose value, but investors should not write off fixed income exposure altogether. Exposu...

Since regulatory guidelines are vague, asset managers must provide a clear framework to show how their products fit sustainable investing classifications. Article 8 and 9 portfolios should actively integrate ESG issues throughout the investment process, with consistent and repetitive ...

Corporate high-yield is outperforming the corporate high-grade index. One unusual aspect to the 2022 stock market selloff is that the Treasury trade hasn't happened. The psychological impact of crude oil and gasoline prices may be a bigger factor in the stock market sentiment data...

Financial institutions and market participants have focused on integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance Pillars in risk analysis. Studies have found that countries with high ESG scores rank high in income and development levels. For the investors who want to manage ESG ri...

As ESG has taken on greater relevance in recent years, the gold mining industry has become more transparent. More and more companies are providing standalone sustainability reports which are increasingly more comprehensive and detailed. We expect companies to link compensation to ...

At the height of the pandemic, the Fed pumped trillions of dollars into the financial system through asset purchases to support markets and the broader economy. The Fed has several options for unwinding its portfolio. While we think investors will hear a lot about the Fed balance ...

Over the last two centuries, at least 23 ships are recorded as having been sunk by icebergs, while many more have sustained damage. Over the years, while ships have grown larger, so have icebergs. The largest iceberg in the world, at about 80 times the size of Manhattan, broke off the...

More securities labeled as environmental, social, and governance (ESG) bonds are being issued by a wider variety of companies than ever before. ESG-labeled bond issuance surged to new heights in 2021. As new ESG-linked issues proliferate, it’s critical that investors use a ...

Russian debt, both hard currency and local currency, is largely shut down for trading. Prices for Russian government securities are pricing in a default scenario. The markets have dramatically repriced central bank expectations. For further details see: Russia Sanctions ...

iShares ESG Aware U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:EAGG) - $0.0560. 30-Day SEC Yield of 1.80% as of Feb. 25. Payable Mar 07; for shareholders of record Mar 02; ex-div Mar 01. For further details see: iShares ESG Aware U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF declares monthly distribution of $0.0560