iShares U.S. Industrials ETF Posts 15.34% Annual Gain, 0.38% Expense Ratio
iShares U.S. Industrials ETF was launched on June 12, 2000, has amassed over $2.23B in assets and charges a 0.38% expense ratio. The fund holds 69% Industrials and delivers 7.68% YTD and 15.34% one-year returns, with top holdings including Visa (7.8%) and Mastercard.
1. Fund Overview
The iShares U.S. Industrials ETF launched June 12, 2000, and has grown to $2.23 billion in assets under management. It tracks the Dow Jones U.S. Industrials Index, offering broad exposure to construction & materials, aerospace & defense, industrial engineering and related sectors.
2. Fee Structure and Yield
The fund charges an annual operating expense ratio of 0.38% and delivers a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 0.77%, positioning it among the lower-cost options in the industrial sector ETF space.
3. Sector Allocation and Top Holdings
Roughly 69% of the portfolio is allocated to industrial companies, with financials and materials accounting for the remainder. Top individual holdings include Visa Class A (7.8%), Mastercard Class A and GE Aerospace, while the top 10 holdings represent 36.83% of assets.
4. Performance Metrics and Risk Profile
The ETF has returned 7.68% year-to-date and 15.34% over the past 12 months, trading between $115.07 and $161.15 during that period. It maintains a three-year beta of 1.07 and a standard deviation of 15.83%, reflecting medium volatility.