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iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF

IYZBATSBlackRockEquity

$39.10Today:- (-)1Y +21.81%

As of Oct 16, 2026 close

Assets (AUM)
$1.07B
Expense ratio
0.37%
Dividend yield
1.68%
Holdings
25
52-week range
$31.06$46.07
Volume (live)
-
Avg. volume (3M)
598.62K

IYZ ETF: iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis

iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF Price Chart

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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics

Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics

Price & Trading Activity
Day's Range$38.98 - $40.00
52-Week High$46.07
52-Week Low$31.06
Open$40.00
Volume (last close)1.60M
Average Volume (3M)598.62K
Performance Metrics
1 Day Change−1.36%
1 Month Change−4.97%
6 Month Change−7.04%
YTD Change+17.44%
1 Year Change+21.81%
5 Year Change+24.39%
10 Year Change+27.24%
Dividend Information
Annual Dividend$0.67
Dividend Yield1.68%
Last Dividend Ex-DateSep 15, 2026
Dividend Growth YoY+8.69%
Years Dividend Growth2
Fund Characteristics
Assets (AUM)$1.07B
Expense Ratio0.37%
Total Holdings25
Inception DateMay 21, 2000
Technical Indicators
50-Day MA$42.67
200-Day MA$40.67
RSI37.23
Stochastic %K4.20
Stochastic %D14.61

Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 16, 2026. Data sources and methodology

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IYZ at a Glance

iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF (IYZ) is an equity ETF from BlackRock, launched in May 2000. It manages $1.07B in assets and charges a 0.37% expense ratio, about $37 a year per $10,000 invested.

As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 25 positions. The largest are Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO, 22.64%), Arista Networks, Inc (ANET, 12.98%) and Verizon Communications Inc (VZ, 12.75%). The top 10 holdings make up 76.4% of the fund. By sector it leans toward Technology (56.7%), Communication Services (39.6%) and Industrials (3.7%). 93.4% of assets are in the United States.

It pays distributions yielding 1.68% at the Oct 16, 2026 close, $0.67 per share over the trailing 12 months. As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, the share price is up 21.8% over one year, up 24.4% over five years and up 27.2% over ten years (price change, excluding distributions).

Frequently Asked Questions About iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF

What is the current price of IYZ?

The latest IYZ price is $39.10 (Oct 16, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $31.06–$46.07. The share price is up 21.8% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).

What is the expense ratio for IYZ?

IYZ's annual expense ratio is 0.37%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Equity ETFs in the ETF Screener.

Does IYZ pay dividends?

Yes, IYZ pays a 1.68% dividend yield (trailing 12 months, at the Oct 16, 2026 close). The most recent ex-dividend date was September 15, 2026. View full dividend history in the Dividends section.

What are the top holdings of IYZ?

As of Oct 4, 2026, IYZ's largest holdings are Cisco Systems, Inc. (22.6%), Arista Networks, Inc (13.0%), Verizon Communications Inc (12.8%) (combined weight: 48.4%). The fund holds 25 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.

How does IYZ compare to similar ETFs?

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