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iShares U.S. Financials ETF
IYF performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 18, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -3.57% | +3.59% | +3.44% | +5.66% | +76.88% | +77.08% |
| Flows | -$89M | +$307M | -$111M | -$111M | +$775M | +$10M |
Characteristics
The iShares U.S. Financials ETF is built to track the Russell 1000 Financials 40 Act 15/22.5 Daily Capped Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | iShares |
| N° of holdings | 143 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | May 22, 2000 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 143
Top 15 Holdings
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +12.77% | +14.66% | +16.79% | +18.96% |
Max drawdown | -4.96% | -13.86% | -16.50% | -25.09% |
Max drawdown duration | 15d | 177d | 125d | 747d |
Time to recover | N/A | 98d | 77d | 487d |
Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
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| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is IYF?
IYF is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by iShares.
What index does IYF track?
IYF tracks the Russell 1000 Financials 40 Act 15/22.5 Daily Capped Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does IYF invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap US Financials Equities. It is part of the segment: US Financials.
What is the expense ratio of IYF?
The total expense ratio (TER) of IYF is 0.37%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was IYF launched?
IYF was launched on May 22, 2000, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of IYF?
IYF is issued by iShares.
What is the AUM of IYF?
As of September 18, 2026, IYF manages $4.11 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has IYF performed recently?
As of September 18, 2026, IYF delivered a return of -3.57% over the past month (1M performance), 3.59% over the past three months (3M), and 3.44% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for IYF?
As of September 18, 2026, IYF has seen net flows of -$89M in the past month (1M flow) and -$111M year-to-date (YTD).
Does IYF pay dividends?
As of September 18, 2026, IYF has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.48%.
How many holdings are in IYF
As of July 31, 2026, IYF holds 143 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is IYF?
As of July 31, 2026, IYF holds 143 securities, with 56.96% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of IYF?
As of July 31, 2026, IYF holds a portfolio of 143 underlyings, with its largest positions including Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Bank of America Corp.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does IYF invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, IYF has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does IYF focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, IYF is primarily exposed to Finance.
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