iShares US Energy ETF

IYE

Market cap $1.15B

After years of focusing on the wild growth that tech stocks have been delivering, there is a growing movement as investors change course.

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Energy - Broad segment of the equity market, look no further than the iShares U.S. Energy ETF (IYE), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on June 12, 2000.

I am downgrading iShares U.S. Energy ETF from "Buy" to "Hold" due to continued sector underperformance and lackluster oil price momentum. IYE offers a high total shareholder yield of 7.3% and a 2.73% dividend yield, but valuation has become less attractive with a higher P/E ratio. The ETF remains concentrated in large caps like XOM and CVX, with notable economic sensitivity from its mid- and small-cap exposure.

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Energy - Broad segment of the equity market, the iShares U.S. Energy ETF (IYE) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on June 12, 2000.

Global energy demand continues to rise, with oil and gas remaining dominant, but renewables and biofuels are growing rapidly, benefiting IYE ETF holdings. IYE ETF offers strong diversification across the energy sector, including exposure to oil, gas, renewables, and key energy transition minerals. Despite concentration risks in Exxon Mobil and Chevron, IYE's valuation is attractive with a reasonable dividend and lower P/E than the S&P 500.

Looking for broad exposure to the Energy - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the iShares U.S. Energy ETF (IYE), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 06/12/2000.

The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.

The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.

The iShares U.S. Energy ETF (IYE) was launched on 06/12/2000, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Energy - Broad segment of the equity market.

iShares U.S. Energy ETF (IYE) focuses on large-cap and mid-cap U.S. energy stocks, offering more stability than small-cap energy funds. The energy sector's volatility makes IYE suitable for tactical plays rather than long-term core holdings, despite reasonable current valuations. IYE's portfolio is heavily tilted towards value stocks, with 94% exposure to large-cap and mid-cap stocks, providing resilience during economic downturns.