iShares Global 100 ETF warrants a hold rating due to mixed qualities, including high fees and relatively low diversification. IOO has a strong 10-year average annual share price return but lags behind competitors like MGC and OEF. Key holdings like Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia face uncertainties, impacting IOO's forward-looking performance.
US stocks surged post-Trump re-election, but foreign shares underperformed due to a strong US Dollar Index, raising concerns about future market risks. Downgrade iShares Global 100 ETF from buy to hold due to potential post-election move digestion and broader market advance over the past 25 months. IOO has a fair valuation with high-tech exposure, but technical indicators suggest momentum is slowing, and resistance is apparent at $101.
iShares Global 100 ETF provides exposure to large international publicly traded companies, seeking to replicate the S&P Global 100 Index performance. The fund has 102 holdings, with main exposures in the U.S., Technology sector, and high returns on equity from top holdings. Valuation suggests IOO is undervalued, with potential for long-term growth despite higher expense ratio compared to other funds.
iShares Global 100 ETF is a global equity fund with a higher exposure to the information technology sector. IOO has delivered solid returns since October 2022, outperforming the S&P 500 index. Despite a high allocation to U.S. stocks, IOO provides international diversification, as most U.S. stocks in its portfolio have a significant chunk of their revenues outside of America.