Summary
IYT: Quietly Powering Blue Chips Higher, Despite $4 Gasoline
I reiterate a buy rating on iShares US Transportation ETF after a 22% gain since October 2025, supported by robust technicals and momentum. IYT's valuation is fair, trading at a market multiple with a 10.78% long-term EPS growth rate and a PEG near 2.0x. Macro indicators—low unemployment, strong retail sales, and stable oil prices—support IYT's outlook heading into late Q3.
Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Transportation ETF (IYT)?
If you're interested in broad exposure to the Industrials - Transportation/Shipping segment of the equity market, look no further than the iShares U.S. Transportation ETF (IYT), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on October 6, 2003.
Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Transportation ETF (IYT)?
Launched on October 6, 2003, the iShares U.S. Transportation ETF (IYT) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Industrials - Transportation/Shipping segment of the equity market.
iShares U.S. Transportation ETF Investors
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Michelle S. Hickox FIRST FINANCIAL BANKSHARES Inc. | 290,181 | $19.23M | $25.22M | $5.99M | 31.17% |
| BZ Brandon Zatopek Commonwealth Equity Services LLC | 60,503 | $5.25M | $5.28M | $29,029.69 | 0.55% |
| HL Howard Lu FIRST WILSHIRE SECURITIES MANAGEMENT Inc. | 5,600 | $352,058 | $489,636 | $137,578 | 39.08% |
| JD Jim Dushek HARBOUR INVESTMENTS Inc. | 2,207 | $152,142.57 | $191,964.86 | $39,822.29 | 26.17% |
| NA Nizar Araji National Bank Of Canada /FI/ | 2,088 | $146,059.18 | $182,136.24 | $36,077.06 | 24.7% |
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iShares U.S. Transportation ETF Profile
| BATS Exchange | US Country |
Overview
This fund is a specialized investment vehicle that focuses on the transportation sector within the U.S. equity market. Its investment strategy primarily involves allocating at least 80% of its assets towards the securities that constitute its underlying index. This underlying index is curated by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and specifically measures the performance of U.S. companies in the transportation industry. Unlike diversified funds, this fund adopts a non-diversified approach, concentrating its investments in the transportation sector without spreading its risk across multiple sectors.
Products and Services
- Index-Linked Investments
The fund invests in securities that are part of its underlying transportation index, aiming to match the performance of this specific sector of the U.S. equity market. This strategy allows investors to benefit from the growth of the transportation industry while maintaining a focused investment approach.
- Non-Diversified Investment Strategy
By not diversifying its investments beyond the transportation sector, the fund seeks to offer a concentrated exposure to the performance of transportation companies. This method can lead to higher returns for investors who have a bullish outlook on the transportation sector, albeit with potentially higher volatility compared to diversified funds.
