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iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF
MLRG performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 5, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +1.46% | +3.40% | +14.76% | +16.51% | +90.45% | +87.91% |
| Flows | - | +$5M | -$20M | -$10M | -$47M | -$158M |
Characteristics
The iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF is built to track the Morningstar US Large-Mid Cap 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 | 526 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | June 28, 2004 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of August 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 526
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +11.23% | +13.34% | +15.23% | +17.35% |
Max drawdown | -3.56% | -9.09% | -19.10% | -25.46% |
Max drawdown duration | 19d | 76d | 126d | 715d |
Time to recover | 3d | 15d | 79d | 427d |
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is MLRG?
MLRG is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by iShares.
What index does MLRG track?
MLRG tracks the Morningstar US Large-Mid Cap Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does MLRG invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: US Large Cap.
What is the expense ratio of MLRG?
The total expense ratio (TER) of MLRG is 0.03%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was MLRG launched?
MLRG was launched on June 28, 2004, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of MLRG?
MLRG is issued by iShares.
What is the AUM of MLRG?
As of October 5, 2026, MLRG manages $1.32 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has MLRG performed recently?
As of October 5, 2026, MLRG delivered a return of 1.46% over the past month (1M performance), 3.4% over the past three months (3M), and 14.76% year-to-date (YTD).
Does MLRG pay dividends?
As of October 5, 2026, MLRG has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.97%.
How many holdings are in MLRG
As of August 31, 2026, MLRG holds 526 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is MLRG?
As of August 31, 2026, MLRG holds 526 securities, with 43.34% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of MLRG?
As of August 31, 2026, MLRG holds a portfolio of 526 underlyings, with its largest positions including NVIDIA Corp., Apple, Inc. and Microsoft Corp.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does MLRG invest in?
As of August 31, 2026, MLRG has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does MLRG focus on?
As of August 31, 2026, MLRG is primarily exposed to Technology, Finance and Healthcare.
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