IYG: Exposure To America's Leading Financial Services Companies
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Dylan Waller884 FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(11min)CommentsSummaryThe iShares US Financial Services ETF offers diversified exposure to leading US banks, asset managers, and credit card companies.IYG trades at 19x earnings and 2.56x book value, representing a discount to the S&P 500, with a 1.04% yield.The ETF has delivered consistent performance, returning 6.3% per annum since 2000, closely tracking its Dow Jones US Financial Services Index benchmark.IYG's portfolio includes top holdings such as Berkshire Hathaway, Visa Inc., and JPMorgan Chase, providing broad financial sector coverage. Robert Way/iStock Editorial via Getty Images The iShares US Financial Services ETF US financial stocks have been a significant driver of the S&P 500's performance from 2000 to 2025. In 2024, these stocks outperformed the broader index and only slightly underperformedThis article was written byDylan Waller884 FollowersFollowI am interested in frontier/emerging stock markets and other international markets (i.e. Japan/Korea). My articles will primarily focus on stocks I am monitoring now based on quality of management/emerging market exposure/valuation.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.Recommended For You