The iShares U.S. Broker-Dealers & Securities Exchanges ETF (IAI), with $1.31 billion in assets and a 0.40% expense ratio, has gained 6.64% YTD and 30.20% over the past year, primarily holding financials like Goldman Sachs (13.75%). However, IAI receives a Zacks ETF Rank of 4 (Sell), suggesting that the SPDR S&P Capital Markets ETF (KCE), which has a lower expense ratio of 0.35%, may be a better alternative for exposure to the financials sector.
The iShares U.S. Broker-Dealers & Securities Exchanges ETF (IAI), a passively managed fund by Blackrock with $1.31 billion in assets, aims to provide broad exposure to the Financials - Brokers/Capital markets segment. This segment currently ranks 7th out of 16 Zacks sectors, placing it in the top 44%. IAI has demonstrated strong recent performance, gaining 6.64% year-to-date and approximately 30.20% over the past year as of May 27, 2025, trading within a 52-week range of $115.11 to $159.30. The ETF's annual operating expense ratio is 0.40%, and it offers a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 1.06%. Its portfolio is entirely allocated to the Financials sector, with significant concentration in its top holdings; Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS) constitutes 13.75%, and the top 10 holdings represent 71.23% of total assets across its 38 holdings. Despite its performance, IAI presents a higher risk profile, indicated by a beta of 1.13 and a three-year standard deviation of 21.22%, alongside more concentrated exposure compared to peers. Critically, IAI carries a Zacks ETF Rank of 4 (Sell), suggesting it may not be the optimal choice for investors. An alternative, the SPDR S&P Capital Markets ETF (KCE), is highlighted, possessing $474.68 million in assets and a lower expense ratio of 0.35%.
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