iShares US Broker-Dealers & Securities Exchanges ETF

IAI

Market cap $1.54B

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Financials - Brokers/ Capital markets segment of the equity market, the iShares U.S. Broker-Dealers & Securities Exchanges ETF (IAI) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on May 1, 2006.

IAI has outperformed the S&P 500 and tech ETFs, driven by robust growth in broker-dealers and securities exchanges. The ETF's top holdings, like Robinhood and Goldman Sachs, are delivering exceptional financial results and share price gains. IAI offers strong liquidity, a competitive expense ratio, and valuations in line with the S&P 500, making it a solid investment vehicle.

Launched on May 1, 2006, the iShares U.S. Broker-Dealers & Securities Exchanges ETF (IAI) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Financials - Brokers/ Capital markets segment of the equity market.

SHLD, ARKW, BUZZ and other U.S. ETFs are seeing gains ahead of July 4.

I reiterate my buy rating on IAI, as broker-dealer stocks show strong momentum and relative strength versus other Financials in 2025. IAI's diversified portfolio, solid long-term earnings growth, and bullish technicals support its premium valuation and alpha potential. The ETF's concentration risk and elevated volatility are notable, but strong liquidity and seasonal July tailwinds bolster my positive outlook.

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Financials - Brokers/ Capital markets segment of the equity market, look no further than the iShares U.S. Broker-Dealers & Securities Exchanges ETF (IAI), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 05/01/2006.

Wall Street logged the best week since 2023 despite tariff turmoil and wild market swings. Technology, industrials and financials sectors topped the chart.

The iShares U.S. Broker-Dealers & Securities Exchanges ETF is not ideal for the current market, given its exposure to investment banking and capital markets. Volatility benefits equity brokers, but IAI's top holdings include companies not profiting fully from current market conditions. The ETF's 0.4% expense ratio is unjustified given the liquidity and accessibility of its top holdings, making selective stock picks more appealing.

The iShares U.S. Broker-Dealers & Securities Exchanges ETF (IAI) was launched on 05/01/2006, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Financials - Brokers/ Capital markets segment of the equity market.

The iShares U.S. Broker-Dealers & Securities Exchanges ETF is exposed to businesses indexed to primary and secondary market activity in debt and equity. Rising rates could negatively impact fixed-income brokerage and fixed-income primary markets. It's not great for AM, either. Even equity capital markets underwriting could suffer, as IPO markets are still pretty weak and would not appreciate re-inflation and rate hikes if that were to come.