If you're interested in broad exposure to the Healthcare - Healthcare - Providers segment of the equity market, look no further than the iShares U.S. Healthcare Providers ETF (IHF), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 05/01/2006.
iShares U.S. Healthcare Providers ETF faces operational uncertainty and poor momentum, due to sector headwinds and UNH's troubles, justifying my hold rating. Valuation is attractive with a low P/E and PEG ratio, but significant bad news is already priced in, limiting downside conviction. Portfolio concentration in top holdings and low dividend yield make IHF risky and unattractive for income-focused investors.
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Healthcare - Healthcare - Providers segment of the equity market, the iShares U.S. Healthcare Providers ETF (IHF) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 05/01/2006.
![]() IHF In 2 months Estimated | Other | $0.06 Per Share |
![]() IHF 3 weeks ago Paid | Other | $0.06 Per Share |
![]() IHF 3 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.11 Per Share |
![]() IHF 6 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.1 Per Share |
![]() IHF 9 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.17 Per Share |
![]() IHF 11 Jun 2024 Paid | Quarterly | $0.03 Per Share |
![]() IHF In 2 months Estimated | Other | $0.06 Per Share |
![]() IHF 3 weeks ago Paid | Other | $0.06 Per Share |
![]() IHF 3 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.11 Per Share |
![]() IHF 6 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.1 Per Share |
![]() IHF 9 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.17 Per Share |
![]() IHF 11 Jun 2024 Paid | Quarterly | $0.03 Per Share |
ARCA Exchange | US Country |
The described entity operates within the financial sector, focusing primarily on the healthcare providers segment of the United States equity market. This emphasis is defined and measured by the Standard & Poor's Dow Jones Indices (SPDJI). The company's strategy hinges on mirroring the performance of its designated index, which aggregates the stocks of leading healthcare providers. By investing a minimum of 80% of its assets in either the actual securities that make up its reference index or in financial instruments that closely replicate the economic characteristics of these securities, the company aims to provide its investors with a return that closely matches that of the healthcare providers sector. Their investment portfolio may also include up to 20% in a mixture of futures, options, swap contracts, as well as cash or cash equivalents, adding a level of financial versatility to their operations. It is categorized as non-diversified, implying a concentrated investment strategy that may involve higher risks and potentially higher returns due to its focus on a specific sector.
This service involves the allocation of at least 80% of the company's assets towards purchasing the component securities of its referenced healthcare providers sector index. By directly investing in the stocks that constitute the index, the company seeks to mirror its performance, thereby offering investors an opportunity to gain exposure to the healthcare sector of the U.S. equity market.
In addition to direct investment in component securities, the company also engages in acquiring financial instruments that exhibit economic characteristics substantially identical to those of the index's component securities. This strategy allows for a broader exposure to the healthcare providers market, enhancing the potential for returns that closely align with the market's performance.
Up to 20% of the company's assets may be invested in financial derivatives such as futures, options, and swap contracts. These instruments provide the company with additional tools to manage risk, hedge against market volatility, and potentially increase returns through strategic investments that may not directly involve the purchase of index component securities.
The inclusion of cash and cash equivalents within the investment portfolio offers liquidity and flexibility. This allocation enables the company to meet operational needs, seize short-term market opportunities, and manage investment risk through a stable asset class that can be quickly converted into cash.