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iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF

$67.92

+0.00%

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📎 Investment Objective

The iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of U.S. equities in the consumer staples sector.

Overview

ETF tracking iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF

Category Consumer Staples

Issuer BlackRock

Inception Date 2007-12-06

Market Cap $1.3B

Average Volume N/A

Dividend Yield 2.44%

52-Week Range $63.29 - $72.42

VWAP $67.87

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Investment Summary

📎 Investment Objective

The iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of U.S. equities in the consumer staples sector.

🎯 Investment Strategy

The ETF employs a passively managed, index-based approach, attempting to replicate the performance of the Dow Jones U.S. Consumer Goods Index. It invests primarily in companies that manufacture or distribute consumer staple products, such as food, beverages, household items, and personal care products.

✨ Key Features

Provides exposure to the consumer staples sector of the U.S. equity market
Passively managed to track the performance of the underlying index
Low expense ratio of 0.00%
Diversified portfolio of consumer staples companies

⚠️ Primary Risks

Concentration risk as the fund is focused on a single sector
Market risk as the value of the fund's holdings may fluctuate with the overall stock market
Liquidity risk as the fund may have difficulty trading certain securities
Tracking error risk as the fund may not perfectly replicate the performance of the underlying index

👤 Best For

This ETF may be suitable for investors seeking broad exposure to the consumer staples sector as part of a diversified portfolio. It may be particularly appealing to investors with a relatively low risk tolerance who are looking for stable, defensive investments. However, investors should carefully consider the fund's risks and their own investment objectives before investing.