iShares US Financials ETF
0
Funds holding %
of 7,296 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
47% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 153 | Existing positions reduced: 104
1.19% more ownership
Funds ownership: 61.19% [Q4 2024] → 62.38% (+1.19%) [Q1 2025]
6% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 47 | Existing positions closed: 50
7% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $4.04M | Put options by funds: $4.35M
3% less funds holding
Funds holding: 427 [Q4 2024] → 414 (-13) [Q1 2025]
27% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 11 [Q4 2024] → 8 (-3) [Q1 2025]
43% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $4.07B [Q4 2024] → $2.32B (-$1.75B) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for IYF.
Financial journalist opinion
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 days ago
IYF: Resilience Among Financials, Upgrading To Buy
I'm upgrading IYF to a buy, seeing the cyclical-value financials sector as battle-tested and poised for new highs in late 2025. Despite Berkshire Hathaway's recent underperformance, the ETF's overall portfolio has shown resilience and is supported by a reasonable valuation under 16x earnings. Technical momentum is strong, with the 200-day moving average rising and RSI robust; a breakout above $120 could target $145.
Neutral
CNBC Television
2 weeks ago
Final Trades: Kinsale Capital, Wabtec, Urban Outfitters and the IYF
The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.
Neutral
CNBC Television
1 month ago
Final Trades: Shake Shack, Wynn Resorts, Spotify and the IYF
The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Financials ETF (IYF)?
If you're interested in broad exposure to the Financials - Broad segment of the equity market, look no further than the iShares U.S. Financials ETF (IYF), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 05/22/2000.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
What Should Be Your Stance on Bank ETFs Before Earnings Releases?
The health of the banking sector looks moderately sound, apart from some pain points. If the economy can manage the occasional tariff-driven threat, we should see smooth sailing in bank ETFs.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
KBWB Vs. IYF: Diversification Is Likely To Work In Challenging Conditions
The financials sector faces multiple challenges in 2025, including recession risks, rate cut uncertainty, high valuations, and slowing growth, making diversified ETFs like IYF more appealing. IYF's diversified portfolio across financial services, insurance, and professional services offers better risk-adjusted returns and lower volatility compared to the concentrated KBWB. KBWB's focus on large and regional banks increases its risk factor, especially amid economic downtrends and declining interest income, warranting a hold rating.
Neutral
CNBC Television
2 months ago
Final Trades: Vertex Pharma, Netflix and the IYF
The Investment Committee give you their stop stocks to watch for the second half.
Negative
Invezz
3 months ago
US bank stocks: are they insulated from Trump tariffs?
US banks stocks have been under pressure in recent sessions due to tariff uncertainty, indicating the new macro environment is challenging for more than just the growth names.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
4 months ago
Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Financials ETF (IYF)?
Looking for broad exposure to the Financials - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the iShares U.S. Financials ETF (IYF), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 05/22/2000.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
4 months ago
IYF: Consolidation Means A Lot For Banking
The iShares U.S. Financials ETF outperformed the US Insurance ETF due to the Trump factor for efficient banking consolidation. High rates may impact NIMs negatively through deposit beta, but consolidation and strong investment banking performance justify heights in integrated players. Insurance also more unambiguously benefits from higher rates due to the fixed-income reserve portfolios, dependent on prevailing rates.
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