iShares U.S. Manufacturing ETF

MADE

Börsenwert 55,8 Mio. $

Traditionally speaking, when new threats of tariffs hit the headlines, it tends to be a bad thing for many investment approaches.  Key Takeaways: While escalating tariffs could be a concern for the markets, a couple of different sectors may be more insulated than others.

MADE hits a 52-week high, surging over 51% from its low, as strengthening U.S. manufacturing activity and AI-driven investment fuel industrial growth.

Investors expect that the Trump administration's contentious budget reconciliation law, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, may provide a boost to companies in industries ranging from domestic semiconductor manufacturing to fossil fuels. Though signed on July 4, 2025, the bill is designed to unfold gradually, with different components taking effect in the coming months and years.

MADE ETF offers diversified exposure to 110 U.S. manufacturing stocks, focusing on capital goods with a mix of large, mid, and small caps. The fund combines value characteristics with decent growth metrics, but has underperformed sector benchmarks in its short existence. While suitable for long-term or tactical allocations, MADE's short track record, low AUM and liquidity warrant caution.

It's early days into the earnings season, and FactSet data shows that results reported so far put the S&P 500 on track for its seventh consecutive quarter of growth. The S&P 500, however, is sitting at about a 10% loss year-to-date, struggling to find a lot of upside amid ongoing concerns about international trade.

The holiday shopping season in recent years kicked off with a five-day weekend that began on Thanksgiving and wrapped up on Cyber Monday. According to the National Retail Federation, roughly 197 million shoppers participated in the retail frenzy this year.

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BlackRock's Global ETF AUM reached $4T for the first time this week. Jay Jacobs discusses his company's launch of the iShares Manufacturing ETF under the ticker “MADE."