iShares US Insurance ETFIAK
IAK
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Funds holding %
of 7,407 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
147% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $531K | Put options by funds: $215K
45% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 29 | Existing positions closed: 20
4% more funds holding
Funds holding: 148 [Q3] → 154 (+6) [Q4]
1.23% more ownership
Funds ownership: 62.63% [Q3] → 63.86% (+1.23%) [Q4]
1% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $472M [Q3] → $477M (+$5.24M) [Q4]
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 2 [Q3] → 2 (+0) [Q4]
0% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 53 | Existing positions reduced: 53
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for IAK.
Financial journalist opinion
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Diagnosing the Market on Health Day: 6 ETFs Looking Healthy
Following the worst week since the start of the pandemic, let's examine the health of the U.S. stock market on World Health Day.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Fearing Trade War? Hide Under These 2 Sector ETFs Instead of Small Caps
Small-cap ETFs are not a great place to seek refuge amid trade war tensions. Instead, insurance and utilities could be a great place to be invested, per some strategists.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
IAK: A Defensive ETF Buy
The iShares U.S. Insurance ETF (IAK) offers exposure to U.S. insurance companies. IAK charges an expense ratio of 0.39% and has underperformed the broader market but with significantly less risk due to the insurance sector's stability. Unlike high-valuation defensive sectors like Utilities and Consumer Staples, the insurance sector trades at a substantial discount despite similar growth prospects.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
3 months ago
Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Insurance ETF (IAK)?
Launched on 05/01/2006, the iShares U.S. Insurance ETF (IAK) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Financials - Insurance segment of the equity market.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
Insurtechs Shine On Wall Street In 2024 As Managed Care Struggles
Insurance technology companies were some of the best performing US insurers on Wall Street over the course of 2024, while the managed care sector had a less resilient year. Root Inc., Clover Health Investments Corp., Hippo Holdings Inc. and Lemonade Inc. were the top four performers for insurers with a market cap greater than $300 million for the year.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
4 months ago
IAK: Trumpflation Keeps Reserve Portfolio Returns Higher
The iShares U.S. Insurance ETF benefits from Trumpflation and banking deregulation, boosting short-term fixed-income returns on reserve portfolios. IAK's 18x PE ratio is reasonable compared to the broader U.S. market's 30x. IAK's multiple is driven primarily by a high-growth pick to which it is heavily indexed. On the increment, insurance looks to be a good area to stay invested within given the macro setup. But if rates fall more, the multiple may not be sustainable.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
5 months ago
Here's How Insurance ETFs Are Placed Post Q3 Earnings
A slew of solid earnings from leading players in the insurance industry adds to the strength of the space.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
5 months ago
Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Insurance ETF (IAK)?
If you're interested in broad exposure to the Financials - Insurance segment of the equity market, look no further than the iShares U.S. Insurance ETF (IAK), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 05/01/2006.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
6 months ago
5 Top-Ranked ETFs Beating the S&P 500 in 2024
The S&P 500 Index topped 5,800 for the first time. We have highlighted five top-ranked ETFs that have been winners so far this year.
Neutral
CNBC Television
6 months ago
Calls of the Day: Royal Caribbean, General Motors, Blackstone, Valero, Lowe's and the IAK
The Investment Committee debate the latest Calls Of The Day.
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