Published on 16 Mar 2023 on Zacks via Yahoo Finance
Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Industrials ETF (IYJ)?
The iShares U.S. Industrials ETF (IYJ) was launched on 06/12/2000, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Industrials - Broad segment of the equity market.
Retail and institutional investors increasingly turn to passively managed ETFs because they offer low costs, transparency, flexibility, and tax efficiency; these kind of funds are also excellent vehicles for long term investors.
Sector ETFs also provide investors access to a broad group of companies in particular sectors that offer low risk and diversified exposure. Industrials - Broad is one of the 16 broad Zacks sectors within the Zacks Industry classification. It is currently ranked 1, placing it in top 6%.