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The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.
The iShares U.S. Financials ETF (IYF) was launched on 05/22/2000, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Financials - Broad segment of the equity market.
I'm upgrading IYF to a buy, seeing the cyclical-value financials sector as battle-tested and poised for new highs in late 2025. Despite Berkshire Hathaway's recent underperformance, the ETF's overall portfolio has shown resilience and is supported by a reasonable valuation under 16x earnings. Technical momentum is strong, with the 200-day moving average rising and RSI robust; a breakout above $120 could target $145.
The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.
The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.
If you're interested in broad exposure to the Financials - Broad segment of the equity market, look no further than the iShares U.S. Financials ETF (IYF), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 05/22/2000.
The health of the banking sector looks moderately sound, apart from some pain points. If the economy can manage the occasional tariff-driven threat, we should see smooth sailing in bank ETFs.
The financials sector faces multiple challenges in 2025, including recession risks, rate cut uncertainty, high valuations, and slowing growth, making diversified ETFs like IYF more appealing. IYF's diversified portfolio across financial services, insurance, and professional services offers better risk-adjusted returns and lower volatility compared to the concentrated KBWB. KBWB's focus on large and regional banks increases its risk factor, especially amid economic downtrends and declining interest income, warranting a hold rating.
Looking for broad exposure to the Financials - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the iShares U.S. Financials ETF (IYF), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 05/22/2000.
The iShares U.S. Financials ETF outperformed the US Insurance ETF due to the Trump factor for efficient banking consolidation. High rates may impact NIMs negatively through deposit beta, but consolidation and strong investment banking performance justify heights in integrated players. Insurance also more unambiguously benefits from higher rates due to the fixed-income reserve portfolios, dependent on prevailing rates.