iShares Latin America 40 ETF (ISQN)
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ILF: Latin America Large-Caps Resistant To AI-Valuation Jitters
The iShares Latin America 40 ETF invests in large-cap companies, primarily in Brazil, Mexico, and Chile. The ETF's zero percentage allocation to the information technology sector makes it appealing for investors looking to hedge risks associated with AI valuations. ILF is overweight in cyclical sectors such as financials, materials, and energy, making returns more volatile and dependent on the economic cycle.
ILF: Latin America With A High Dividend Yield
I recommend ILF for income-focused investors seeking emerging market exposure with a high and sustainable dividend yield and strong geographical diversification. ILF's portfolio is anchored in Brazil and Mexico, benefiting from financial innovation, commodity exports, and defensive sector allocations for stability. The fund's expense ratio is competitive, performance is driven by dividends, and valuation remains attractive for income rather than growth investors.
ILF: Valuation Meets Momentum, Upgrading To Buy
I am upgrading iShares Latin America 40 ETF to a buy, citing its strong YTD outperformance and improved momentum versus the S&P 500. ILF offers a compelling combination of low valuation (8.5x P/E), high 6.1% yield, and attractive PEG ratio, despite portfolio cyclicality risks. Technical analysis points to a bullish setup, with a breakout above $27 targeting $33, supported by double-bottom and RSI strength.
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iShares Latin America 40 ETF Profile
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Overview
The fund focuses on investing primarily in the component securities of its underlying index, allocating at least 80% of its assets to these securities and other investments that closely mirror the economic characteristics of the component securities of the S&P Latin America 40TM. This underlying index consists of selected stocks trading on the stock exchanges of five Latin American countries, aiming to capture the investment outcomes of this region. The approach is singular in its concentration, as the fund maintains a non-diversified status, putting a significant portion of its assets into a relatively small number of investments to achieve its objectives.
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Within its strategy, the fund offers the following key investment focus:
- Component Securities Investment: The primary product of the fund involves investing a minimum of 80% of its assets in the securities that form the underlying index. This approach is designed to ensure that the fund’s investment performance closely aligns with the performance of the S&P Latin America 40TM Index.
- Investment in Economic Equivalents: Beyond direct investment in the index securities, the fund also seeks investments that have economic characteristics substantially identical to those of the securities in the underlying index. This includes various financial instruments and derivatives that mimic the performance of the index components, offering investors exposure to the same economic outcomes.
- Focus on Latin American Equities: The fund targets its investments towards equities trading on the exchanges of five Latin American countries. This regional focus allows investors to gain exposure to the growth potential and investment opportunities within the Latin American market, diversifying their investment portfolio geographically within the scope of the fund’s non-diversified framework.
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