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iShares Nasdaq Premium Income Active ETF
BALQ performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of August 5, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.63% | +7.43% | +20.55% | |||
| Flows | +$3M | +$3M | +$5M | - | - | - |
Characteristics
This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Active |
| Strategy | Options Strategies |
| Provider | iShares |
| N° of holdings | 111 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
| Inception date | December 3, 2025 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of June 30, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 111
Top 15 Holdings
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +26.50% | |||
Max drawdown | -10.43% | |||
Max drawdown duration | 64d | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
What type of ETF is BALQ?
BALQ is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by iShares.
What does BALQ invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Large Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: Options Strategies.
What is the expense ratio of BALQ?
The total expense ratio (TER) of BALQ is 0.35%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was BALQ launched?
BALQ was launched on December 3, 2025, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of BALQ?
BALQ is issued by iShares.
What is the AUM of BALQ?
As of August 5, 2026, BALQ manages $17.84 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has BALQ performed recently?
As of August 5, 2026, BALQ delivered a return of 0.63% over the past month (1M performance), 7.43% over the past three months (3M), and 20.55% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for BALQ?
As of August 5, 2026, BALQ has seen net flows of +$3M in the past month (1M flow) and +$5M year-to-date (YTD).
How many holdings are in BALQ
As of June 30, 2026, BALQ holds 111 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is BALQ?
As of June 30, 2026, BALQ holds 111 securities, with 64.76% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of BALQ?
As of June 30, 2026, BALQ holds a portfolio of 111 underlyings, with its largest positions including NVIDIA Corp., Apple, Inc. and Micron Technology, Inc.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does BALQ invest in?
As of June 30, 2026, BALQ has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does BALQ focus on?
As of June 30, 2026, BALQ is primarily exposed to Technology and Consumer Non-Cyclicals.
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