iShares US Insurance ETF
IAK

$119.29

2.46%

Market Cap: 608M

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of 6,702 funds

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Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q1 SEC filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

124% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $368K | Put options by funds: $164K

60% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 24 | Existing positions closed: 15

52% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $288M [Q4 2023] → $438M (+$150M) [Q1 2024]

44.83% more ownership

Funds ownership: 151.51% [Q4 2023] → 196.34% (+44.83%) [Q1 2024]

28% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 41 | Existing positions reduced: 32

9% more funds holding

Funds holding: 100 [Q4 2023] → 109 (+9) [Q1 2024]

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q4 2023] → 1 (+0) [Q1 2024]

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Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for IAK.

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Financial journalist opinion

IAK: Despite Mediocre Recent Performance, Fundamental Strengths Remain

IAK remains a buy due to strong earnings and profit margins of top holdings, favorable valuation, and potential market correction protection. Top holdings of Progressive, Chubb, and AIG show promising earnings, global industry growth, and attractive valuations compared to overvalued tech companies. Market valuation indicates potential correction, making IAK and peer funds like an "insurance" policy against market drop, with low correlation to broader market.

IAK: Despite Mediocre Recent Performance, Fundamental Strengths Remain

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Here's How Insurance ETFs Are Placed Post Q1 Earnings

The decent earnings reports have helped the sector to survive the market rout seen last month.

Here's How Insurance ETFs Are Placed Post Q1 Earnings

Zacks Investment Research

Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Insurance ETF (IAK)?

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Financials - Insurance segment of the equity market, the iShares U.S. Insurance ETF (IAK) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 05/01/2006.

Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Insurance ETF (IAK)?

IAK: How This Fund Could Act As 'Insurance' In A Market Downturn

IAK is a buy due to its long-term track record of performance and relatively low correlation to the market overall, as measured by beta value. The insurance industry, particularly in the Asia Pacific region, is expecting solid growth. Several of IAK's top holdings are uniquely positioned to take advantage of this growth. While insurance companies maintain thin profit margins, they are also highly regulated with capital requirements.

IAK: How This Fund Could Act As 'Insurance' In A Market Downturn

Zacks Investment Research

Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Insurance ETF (IAK)?

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Financials - Insurance segment of the equity market, the iShares U.S. Insurance ETF (IAK) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 05/01/2006.

Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Insurance ETF (IAK)?

IAK: Pricing Power In Automotive

The iShares U.S. Insurance ETF provides exposure to US insurance stocks, with an especially large exposure to P&C insurance. The expense ratio of IAK is only slightly higher than the average for US insurance stock ETFs, and the PE is in line with long-term market levels. The growth in electric vehicles and car sophistication is expected to drive growth in automotive insurance as repair costs secularly rise, giving pricing power in automotive insurance.

IAK: Pricing Power In Automotive

Zacks Investment Research

Tap Into the Insurance Industry's Momentum With These ETFs

Continuing its momentum from the last year, the insurance industry is poised for a robust 2024. Look into ETFs to capitalize on the industry's optimistic outlook.

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Zacks Investment Research

Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Insurance ETF (IAK)?

The iShares U.S. Insurance ETF (IAK) was launched on 05/01/2006, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Financials - Insurance segment of the equity market.

Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Insurance ETF (IAK)?

IAK: Insurance Keeps On Benefiting

The iShares U.S. Insurance ETF is a concentrated portfolio with top holdings in major insurance companies like Progressive, Chubb, AIG, Aflac, and MetLife. IAK primarily invests in the Property & Casualty Insurance sector, making up 67.12% of its holdings. Investing in the insurance sector provides exposure to a stable industry, the potential for high returns, and inflation hedging, but comes with risks of defaults, regulatory changes, and exposure to catastrophic events.

IAK: Insurance Keeps On Benefiting

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