Bloomberg Barclays Aggregate Bond Index

The Bloomberg Barclays Aggregate Bond Index is a broad financial benchmark that tracks the performance of the U.S. investment-grade bond market. It includes a diverse range of bonds such as government (like U.S. Treasury bonds), corporate, and mortgage-backed securities. This index serves as a reference point for investors to gauge the overall health and trends of the bond market, reflecting the returns of high-quality fixed-income investments. It is widely used by fund managers and investors to evaluate the performance of bond funds and to benchmark their investments against the market.