iShares US Industrials ETF

IYJ

Market cap $1.68B

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

IYJ has seen strong inflows and impressive recovery, outperforming the S&P 500 since my last buy rating in January. Despite a high valuation and seasonal volatility risks, technical momentum is robust with a clear breakout to new all-time highs. The ETF offers diversified exposure to US Industrials, including AI and defense plays, but is concentrated and sensitive to macro trends.

The Investment Committee shares the stocks on their radar.

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Industrials - Broad segment of the equity market, the iShares U.S. Industrials ETF (IYJ) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 06/12/2000.

This article provides a top-down analysis of the industrial sector using value, quality, and momentum metrics. Industrials are currently the most overvalued sector, with aerospace/defense and services/distribution showing the highest overvaluation, while transportation appears undervalued. IYJ is not a pure industrial ETF, with only 63% in industrials and significant exposure to financials, making XLI and similar ETFs better choices for pure sector exposure.

Last week's economic landscape was dramatically reshaped by President Trump's announcement of sweeping tariff policies on what he declared “Liberation Day.” His announcement triggered a historic sell-off in the stock market.

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Industrials - Broad segment of the equity market, look no further than the iShares U.S. Industrials ETF (IYJ), 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.

Last week's economic reports presented a narrative similar to what we've seen over the past few months: resilience coupled with concerns. The labor market demonstrated continued strength, but with signs of moderation.

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