All industrial subsectors except transportation are 27–32% overvalued versus 11-year historical baselines, with transportation near long-term averages. IYJ is not a pure industrial ETF, with only 66% exposure to the industrials GICS sector, higher fees, and lower historical returns than XLI. Eight stocks were cheaper than their peers in December.
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.
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The company is focused on investing primarily in the industrials sector of the U.S. equity market. It operates by allocating at least 80% of its assets towards securities that form the component of its underlying index. This strategy aims to mirror the economic characteristics of the industrials sector, allowing the company to measure performance directly against the U.S. equity market's industrials sector. This method ensures that the company’s investment portfolio maintains a close alignment with the sector's market dynamics and performance metrics.
The company offers investment products focused on replicating the performance of the industrials sector of the U.S. equity market. Below are the key products and services provided: