iShares US Consumer Staples ETF
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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)
52% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 38 | Existing positions closed: 25
32% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $628M [Q4 2024] → $831M (+$202M) [Q1 2025]
4.57% more ownership
Funds ownership: 49.98% [Q4 2024] → 54.55% (+4.57%) [Q1 2025]
2% more funds holding
Funds holding: 246 [Q4 2024] → 252 (+6) [Q1 2025]
1% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 79 | Existing positions reduced: 78
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 3 [Q4 2024] → 3 (+0) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for IYK.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 3 articles about IYK published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF (IYK)?
The iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was launched on 06/12/2000, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Consumer Staples - Broad segment of the equity market.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
IYK: Food And Health Regulatory Volatility Is A Threat To This Part Of The Market
IYK has significant exposure (30%+) to food and beverage companies vulnerable to regulatory changes targeting sugar, seed oils, dyes, and ultra-processed foods. Potential regulatory shifts could drive up input costs, compress margins, and reduce demand, especially for sugary stalwart products like candy, sweet cereals, and soda. A 30% per-capita increase in spending on food in America could lead to 5% volume declines for those stocks overall, challenging the pricing power and growth assumptions of the Fund's major holdings.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Consumer Confidence Surges in May: ETFs to Gain
Consumer confidence soared in May on U.S.-China trade truce. ETFs like XLY, VCR, FDIS, XLP, and IYC stand to gain from rising optimism and market outlook.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
5 ETFs Withstanding the Biggest Market Drop Since 2020
The major U.S. indices log their biggest one-day slide in five years. Here are five ETFs that succeeded in withstanding the turmoil.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF (IYK)?
Looking for broad exposure to the Consumer Staples - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF (IYK), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 06/12/2000.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
IYK: Consumer Staples Dashboard For March
This article provides a top-down analysis of the consumer staples sector, focusing on value and quality metrics. The beverage and household products industries have good value scores, while the tobacco industry is significantly overvalued. IYK: an alternative to XLP with better long-term return and wider sector definition.
Neutral
ETF Trends
3 months ago
Consumer Staples ETFs: Defensive Strength in Uncertain Times
Consumer spending has been a strong point in the economy, but recent headwinds are building. The consumer discretionary sector has felt pressure due to recessionary concerns on top of pricing inflation from potential tariffs.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
3 months ago
Recession Fears Looming? Secure Your Portfolio With These ETFs
Look at ETFs to safeguard your portfolio as declining consumer confidence, sluggish growth and persistent inflationary pressures increase the likelihood of the U.S. economy slipping into a recession in 2025.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
4 months ago
Sector Ratings For ETFs And Mutual Funds: Q1 2025
Consumer Non-cyclicals, Energy, and Financials sectors earn Attractive-or-better ratings in 1Q25. Investors should focus on sector funds with high-quality stocks and low annual costs for optimal returns. iShares US Consumer Staples ETF is top-rated, while Rydex Series Utilities Fund is the worst due to poor stock allocation and high costs.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
4 months ago
Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF (IYK)?
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Consumer Staples - Broad segment of the equity market, the iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 06/12/2000.
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