iShares Semiconductor ETF (Dividend)
iShares by Blackrock | Global - Equity | | GlobalIME's View on iShares Semiconductor ETF (Dividend)
Strategy
US Semiconductor Focused Fund
Investment Fund
Chips are the core to the digital/information age as they act as the brains of numerous devices that we rely on today. Rising smart devices and further technology advancements to drive the ever increasing demand for semiconductors. Investing in the semiconductor industry provides exposure to a critical component of the global technology ecosystem. iShares a leading ETF provider in the world.
Fund's Strategy View
The iShares Semiconductor ETF aims to track the performance of Semiconductor companies in the US. It provides investors with exposure to a diversified portfolio of semiconductor stocks - design, munufacturing and distribution, allowing them to capitalize on the growth potential of this sector.
Fund Performance
The fund has outperformed peers & is amongst the top performing schemes in this category in the last 5 year trailing returns.
IME's View on iShares by Blackrock
View on AMC
BlackRock's iShares offers a diverse range of ETFs, founded in 1988. They include 1400 ETFs - both actively managed and index-tracking options, providing efficient and diversified exposure to various asset classes for investors.
AMC's Pedigree
iShares, by BlackRock, is a leading global family of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) known for its extensive range of funds across different asset classes and investment strategies. It is favored by investors for its liquidity, transparency, and cost efficiency, offering diversified exposure to financial markets.
AMC Team
iShare Funds are passively managed funds that replicate an underlying index, so the experience of the investment team is of limited relevance.
Investment Philosophy
iShares by BlackRock offers low-cost ETFs that track market indexes, promoting long-term strategic investing and diversification to help investors reach their financial goals.
Trailing Performance
| 1yr | 3yr | 5yr | Since Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Semiconductor ETF (Dividend) | 18.4 | 34.2 | 22.6 | |
| ACWI Standard (Large+Mid Cap) | 15.6 | 21.2 | 11.7 | |
| Alpha over Broad Mkt BM | 2.8 | 13 | 10.9 |
Performance as of: 30-Sep-25 | Inception Date: 10-Jul-01 | Performance are post-fees, pre-taxes. Global funds denominated in USD or fund currency.
