iShares Cybersecurity and Tech ETFIHAK
IHAK
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Funds holding %
of 7,323 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
25% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 25 | Existing positions closed: 20
7% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 48 | Existing positions reduced: 45
1% more funds holding
Funds holding: 173 [Q4 2024] → 174 (+1) [Q1 2025]
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q4 2024] → 1 (+0) [Q1 2025]
0.02% less ownership
Funds ownership: 30.0% [Q4 2024] → 29.97% (-0.02%) [Q1 2025]
3% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $277M [Q4 2024] → $269M (-$7.43M) [Q1 2025]
84% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $61K | Put options by funds: $376K
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for IHAK.
Financial journalist opinion
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
IHAK: Not A Bad ETF, But Not The Best
The cybersecurity sector offers strong long-term growth, driven by cloud adoption and increasing cyber threats. IHAK provides diversified exposure but underperforms compared to CIBR, which tracks a more focused and higher-performing index. Despite IHAK's lower fees, its returns lag significantly behind CIBR, making it less attractive for investors seeking sector growth.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
3 months ago
5 Resilient Tech ETFs Over the Past Month Amid Worsening Outlook
Tech sector under pressure as trade tensions, AI disruption and demand swings shake confidence.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
4 months ago
IHAK: Global Cybersecurity Stocks Sport Alpha In 2025, Expecting Upside
Tech stocks have struggled, but the iShares Cybersecurity and Tech ETF has shown resilience, outperforming XLK and SPY since mid-2024. IHAK offers exposure to innovative cybersecurity companies, with a moderate P/E multiple and significant relative strength, making it a compelling buy. The ETF is concentrated in tech, with the top 10 positions accounting for 44% of the fund, and benefits from ex-US exposure.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
7 months ago
IHAK: Capture Sector Growth In Cybersecurity
Cybercrime costs are rising, expected to reach $10.5 trillion annually by 2025, making cybersecurity a crucial investment sector. iShares Cybersecurity and Tech ETF offers a diversified portfolio of top-performing cybersecurity stocks, reducing idiosyncratic risk while capturing sector growth. Despite market volatility, the long-term outlook for cybersecurity remains strong, driven by increasing cyber threats and the need for robust defense mechanisms.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
9 months ago
Time to Bet on Cybersecurity ETFs?
With the increasing adoption of AI in everyday activities, the risk of cyber-attacks also surges, increasing the need to raise investments in cybersecurity. Look at ETFs to capitalize.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
10 months ago
IHAK: A Pure Cybersecurity Play
Cybersecurity's increasing importance and AI advancements make the iShares Cybersecurity and Tech ETF (IHAK) a compelling investment for exposure to this growing tech segment. IHAK targets the NYSE FactSet Global Cyber Security Index, featuring 34 companies focused on cybersecurity innovation, ensuring a well-balanced portfolio. The fund's global reach and strong U.S. focus offer diversified opportunities, but its concentration in tech stocks poses sector-specific risks.
Positive
The Motley Fool
11 months ago
Missed Out on the Bull Market Recovery? 10 ETFs to Help You Build Wealth for Decades.
An ETF is a mutual-fund-like security that trades like a stock. A bunch of these ETFs sport huge average annual gains.
Positive
InvestorPlace
11 months ago
The 3 Best Cybersecurity Stocks to Buy in August 2024
Cybersecurity issues are only getting worse, creating opportunities for some of the best cybersecurity stocks. Unfortunately, many of us, including businesses and governments around the world, still aren't prepared.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 year ago
Undercovered Dozen ETF Edition: China, Bitcoin, Cybersecurity, Motley Fool +
This ETF Edition highlights 12 less covered exchange-traded fund ideas on Seeking Alpha from June 1st - July 15th. ETFs in our first edition include Saba Closed-End Funds, iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond BuyWrite Strategy, Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call, Invesco S&P 500 GARP, and more. Managed futures are in focus with one ETF idea where the author writes they "offer potential for maximizing income, boosting returns, and reducing volatility in a portfolio".
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 year ago
Why IHAK Is The Must-Have ETF For Anyone Betting On AI's Explosive Growth
IHAK ETF offers significant exposure to the cybersecurity sector with limited diversification but includes both developed and emerging market companies. The growth of AI technology and digital payment methods are expected to drive the cybersecurity sector's growth, making IHAK a valuable addition to a well-diversified portfolio. Despite potential underperformance compared to broader market ETFs, investing in IHAK can provide a risk premium and diversification strategy for long-term investors.
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