IVE: Returns Could Be Greater In 2026 Than 2025
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Komal Sarwar1.89K FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(8min)CommentsSummaryI initiate a buy rating on iShares S&P 500 Value ETF, citing strong 2026 earnings growth and favorable market conditions.IVE's 27% tech sector allocation, alongside robust financials, health care, and industrials forecasts, positions the ETF for amplified returns.IVE offers a 1.63% yield, 24-year dividend growth streak, low 0.18% expense ratio, and trades at a discount to the S&P 500.With a beta of 0.90 and 13% standard deviation, IVE presents lower risk and attractive risk-adjusted returns for value-focused investors. SmileStudioAP/iStock via Getty Images iShares S&P 500 Value ETF (IVE) generated a total return of 12.5% in 2025, with trends hinting that the value-focused ETF can offer greater returns in fiscal 2026. IVE's 27% of portfolio weight in the fast-growing tech sectorThis article was written byKomal Sarwar1.89K FollowersFollowKomal is passionate about finance and the stock market. She enjoys forecasting future market trends using a fundamental and technical approach with a focus on both short- and long-term horizons. She intends to provide unbiased analysis to assist investors in selecting the best investment strategies to stay ahead of the market.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.