iShares US Consumer Staples ETF
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Funds holding %
of 6,809 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
135.55% more ownership
Funds ownership: 52.88% [Q2] → 188.42% (+135.55%) [Q3]
5% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $638M [Q2] → $672M (+$33.4M) [Q3]
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 2 [Q2] → 2 (+0) [Q3]
0% less funds holding
Funds holding: 229 [Q2] → 228 (-1) [Q3]
4% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 25 | Existing positions closed: 26
14% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 63 | Existing positions reduced: 73
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for IYK.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 3 articles about IYK published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
5 days ago
2025 Market Uncertainty? ETFs to Steady Your Portfolio
With escalating geopolitical tensions and unfavorable inflation trends in the U.S., increasing exposure to defensive sectors emerges as a smart investment strategy to navigate the potentially uncertain economic landscape of 2025.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Rate Cuts to Slow Down in 2025? ETFs to Add to Your Portfolio
Rising inflation worries have led to increased market expectations that the Fed will adopt a more cautious approach to its interest rate cuts. Look at ETFs to secure your portfolios.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF (IYK)?
The iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was launched on 06/12/2000, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Consumer Staples - Broad segment of the equity market.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Will Trump's Tariffs Fuel Inflation? ETFs in Focus
Donald Trump???s primary campaign promises to impose new tariffs and immigration restrictions could contribute to inflationary pressures in the country.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
IYK: Resilience And Return Potential
The staples segment, characterized by resilience, has returns above 10% in cycles of falling interest rates in America. Given the diversification that the ETF provides, and the resilient nature of the sector, it seems to me to be a great alternative for fundamentalist investors. When we look at the P/E multiple, history shows that it trades below the historical average.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
Stock Picks From Seeking Alpha's September 2024 New Analysts
In September, thirty new analysts joined Seeking Alpha, offering diverse stock picks and insights, from Strong Buy to Strong Sell ratings. Highlighted picks include InMode Ltd., Intel Corporation, and iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF, each with unique investment theses and strong buy ratings. Analysts' backgrounds range from software engineering to finance, enhancing their stock research with diverse perspectives and methodologies.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF (IYK)?
The iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was launched on 06/12/2000, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Consumer Staples - Broad segment of the equity market.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 months ago
Fed Cuts Rates by 50 Basis Points: Sector ETFs to Play
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve implemented its first interest rate cut in four years.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
IYK: A Low Volatility ETF For The Cautious Investor
Consumer staples have previously lagged behind the S&P, though current market changes have made this sector more attractive amid volatility. The iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF provides investors exposure to mid and large cap stocks in the consumer staples segment. Low volatility becomes more attractive to investors in the near-term as the outlook changes and recession fears begin to heat up.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
3 months ago
Economic Slowdown Ahead? Sector ETFs to Play
Wall Street has seen a somber start to September.
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