iShares US Consumer Staples ETF

iShares US Consumer Staples ETF

iShares U.S. Consumer Goods ETF (the Fund), formerly iShares Dow Jones U.S .Consumer Goods Sector Index Fund, is an exchange-traded fund (ETF). The Fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of United States consumer goods stocks, as represented by the Dow Jones United States Consumer Goods Index. The Underlying Index measures the performance of the consumer goods sector of the United States equity market. The Underlying Index includes companies in a range of industry groups, which include automobiles and parts, beverages, food producers, household goods, leisure goods, personal goods and tobacco. The Fund generally invests at least 90% of its assets in securities of the Underlying Index and in depositary receipts representing securities of the Underlying Index. Its investment adviser is BlackRock Fund Advisors.

Stock Performance Snapshot

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Dividend

iShares US Consumer Staples ETF has a dividend yield of 2.4%, making it a reasonable choice for dividend-seeking investors. If you invested $1000 you would be paid $24 a year in dividends (based on the last 12 months).

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Defensive exposure

Gives access to companies selling everyday essentials that can be more resilient in downturns, though returns can still vary.

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Household names

Contains familiar large-cap brands that often generate steady cash flows, while sector headwinds can still affect results.

Income potential

Many holdings pay dividends, offering potential income, but yields fluctuate and income is not guaranteed.

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