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iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF

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Key stats


Assets under management (AUM)
‪532.79 M‬ USD
Fund flows (1Y)
‪−179.64 M‬ USD
Dividend yield (indicated)
1.68%
Discount/Premium to NAV
0.04%
Shares outstanding
‪13.70 M‬
Expense ratio
0.37%

Fund info


Brand
iShares
Home page
Inception date
May 22, 2000
Structure
Open-Ended Fund
Index tracked
Russell 1000 Telecommunications RIC 22.5/45 Capped Index
Replication method
Physical
Management style
Passive
Dividend treatment
Distributes
Distribution tax treatment
Qualified dividends
Income tax type
Capital Gains
Max ST capital gains rate
39.60%
Max LT capital gains rate
20.00%
Primary advisor
BlackRock Fund Advisors
Distributor
BlackRock Investments LLC
ISIN
US4642877132
CUSIP
464287713
FIGI
BBG000BWF7P7
Identifiers
ISIN US4642877132
CFI code
CEOJLS
IYZ covers the telecommunications segment of the US large-cap equity market. It holds a concentrated portfolio of firms involved in telecom equipment and telecom service providers such as cable television services. The underlying index is part of Russells US large cap sector indicesa series of representative indices that integrates ICBs sector classification framework on Russell 1000. Holdings are market-cap-weighted, subject to regulatory capping which limits single security weights at 22.5% and aggregate weight of securities exceeding 4.5% allocation at 45%. Index rebalancing occurs quarterly. Prior to September 20, 2021, the fund tracked the Dow Jones US Select Telecommunications Index.

Classification


Asset Class
Equity
Category
Sector
Focus
Theme
Niche
Telecoms
Strategy
Vanilla
Geography
U.S.
Weighting scheme
Market cap
Selection criteria
Market cap

Returns


1 month3 monthsYear to date1 year3 years5 years
Price performance——————
NAV total return——————

What's in the fund


As of November 10, 2026
Exposure type
StocksBonds, Cash & Other
Electronic Technology
Communications
Stocks98.09%
Electronic Technology45.55%
Communications39.72%
Consumer Services8.27%
Technology Services2.32%
Producer Manufacturing2.23%
Bonds, Cash & Other1.91%
Mutual fund1.91%
Cash0.00%
Breakdown by region
97%2%
North America97.23%
Europe2.77%
Latin America0.00%
Asia0.00%
Africa0.00%
Middle East0.00%
Oceania0.00%
Top 10 holdings

Dividends


Dividend payout history

Assets under management (AUM)



Fund Flows



Frequently asked questions


Here's IYZ key holdings breakdown:
– What's in the fund: stocks, funds
– Sector exposure: Largest sectors include Electronic Technology (45.55%) and Communications (39.72%)
– Geography: Primarily focused on the North America region

Remember before investing:
– Sector weights can change over time with market movements
– Performance is heavily influenced by top sectors and largest holdings

How to use it:
– Compare with other ETFs for diversification
– Explore full holdings and weights in the Holdings section
– Add more data to your research with our ETF screener
IYZ last dividend was 0.18 USD, compared to 0.15 USD the quarter before.

What it means:
– Trends rule: Compare multiple recent payments to spot growth or decline
– Variable payouts: Dividends can change depending on earnings of underlying companies
– Seasonality: Payments may vary by quarter, not always increase steadily

How to use it:
– Compare dividend yield and growth with similar dividend ETFs
– Use the Dividend Calendar to monitor upcoming payments
IYZ fund flows account for ‪−179.64 M‬ USD, showing the net amount of money entering or leaving the fund over 1 year. Many traders use it to get insight into investors' sentiment and evaluate whether it's time to buy or sell the fund.

Other key metrics:
– IYZ AUM — ‪532.79 M‬ USD
– IYZ discount/premium to NAV — 0.04%
– IYZ expense ratio — 0.37%

For broader market analysis, read the latest market news and read the ETF trading ideas.
IYZ shares are issued by BlackRock, Inc. under the brand iShares. The ETF was launched on May 22, 2000, and its management style is Passive.
IYZ tracks the Russell 1000 Telecommunications RIC 22.5/45 Capped Index. ETFs typically follow a benchmark to replicate its performance, guide asset selection and investment goals.

Keep in mind:
– It's worth comparing the fund with other index-tracking ETFs
– Consider combining this fund with sector or global ETFs for diversification
It's worth checking IYZ price change for various periods to get the full picture:
– 1 day — +2.74%
– 1 week — +4.21%
– 1 month — −6.05%

IYZ's all-time low was 12.65 USD (Nov 21, 2008), and its highest price is 63.88 USD (Jun 19, 2000).

Find more dynamics in the ETF Heatmap and on the IYZ price chart.
IYZ top holdings are its largest positions, such as Cisco Systems, Inc. and Verizon Communications Inc., accounting for 21.92% and 11.55% of the portfolio respectively.

Other top holdings include:
– Arista Networks Inc — 11.54%
– Motorola Solutions, Inc. — 4.31%
– AT&T Inc — 4.26%

What it means:
– Performance drivers: Largest holdings can have the biggest impact on returns
– Concentration: Higher weights in a few assets may increase risk
– Dynamic composition: Weights change over time with market movements and rebalancing

How to use it:
– Review top holdings to understand what drives the fund
– Assess diversification and sector exposure
– Compare with other diversified ETFs before investing
IYZ assets under management (AUM) is ‪532.79 M‬ USD. It represents the total market value of all assets held by the fund.

Other key metrics:
– IYZ NAV — 40.04 USD
– IYZ expense ratio — 0.37%
– IYZ premium/discount to NAV — 0.04%

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Yes, IYZ pays dividends to its holders with the dividend yield of 1.68%. The last dividend (Sep 18, 2026) amounted to 0.18 USD. The dividends are paid quarterly.
iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF expense ratio is 0.37%. It represents the annual cost of managing the fund, expressed as a percentage of its assets.

Other key metrics:
– IYZ AUM — ‪532.79 M‬ USD
– IYZ NAV — 40.04 USD
– IYZ discount/premium to NAV — 0.04%

Explore more ETFs with highest expense ratio and find even more stats in the ETF Screener.
IYZ invests in stocks.
IYZ trades at a premium (0.04%) meaning the ETF is trading at a higher price than the calculated NAV.