IYM is a Sector & Thematic ETF from iShares holding 38 positions as of Apr 30, 2026, with $1.1B in assets and a 0.38% net expense ratio. Its largest positions are LIN (19.9%), NEM (10.5%) and FCX (7.3%); the top 10 holdings account for 66.0% of the portfolio. By sector it leans Materials (88.4%) and Industrials (11.4%). It yields 1.24% on a trailing-12-month basis.
- Issuer
- iShares
- Holdings
- 38
- Net Assets
- $1.1BETF assets as of 2026-08-10
- Expense Ratio
- 0.38%per latest SEC prospectus filing
- TTM Yield
- 1.24%trailing 12-month distributions
Performance
- 1M
- +5.2%
- YTD
- +23.1%
- 1Y
- +34.0%
- 3Y (ann.)
- +13.6%
- 5Y (ann.)
- +9.2%
- 10Y (ann.)
- +10.8%
A $10,000 investment 10 years ago would be worth $27,862 today at the 10Y annualized rate. This is a backward-looking illustration, not a forecast. Project its future growth →
Total returns including dividends as of 2026-08-07. 3Y/5Y/10Y annualized. Past performance does not predict future results.
Sector Breakdown
| Materials | 88.4% |
|---|---|
| Industrials | 11.4% |
| Other Sectors | 0.0% |
Top 25 Holdings
| # | Holding | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  LINLinde PLC COM EUR0.001 | 19.89% |
| 2 |  NEMNewmont Corporation COM | 10.51% |
| 3 |  FCXFreeport-McMoRan Inc. CL B | 7.25% |
| 4 |  ECLEcolab Inc. COM | 5.80% |
| 5 |  APDAir Products & Chemicals, Inc. COM | 4.75% |
| 6 |  NUENucor Corporation COM | 4.43% |
| 7 |  FASTFastenal Co. COM | 3.88% |
| 8 |  AUAnglogold Ashanti PLC COM SHS | 3.55% |
| 9 |  STLDSteel Dynamics, Inc. COM | 3.38% |
| 10 |  ALBAlbemarle Corp COM | 2.57% |
| 11 |  CRSCarpenter Technology Corporation COM | 2.29% |
| 12 |  RGLDRoyal Gold, Inc. COM | 2.18% |
| 13 |  CFCF Industries Holdings, Inc. COM | 2.15% |
| 14 |  LYBLyondellBasell Industries NV COM EUR0.04 CLASS 'A' | 2.13% |
| 15 |  RSReliance Inc COM | 2.11% |
| 16 |  RBCRBC Bearings Incorporated | 2.07% |
| 17 |  IFFInternational Flavors & Fragrances Inc. COM | 2.00% |
| 18 |  AAAlcoa Corporation COM | 1.83% |
| 19 |  IPInternational Paper Co. COM | 1.77% |
| 20 |  MLIMueller Industries Inc. COM | 1.63% |
| 21 |  SCCOSouthern Copper Corporation COM | 1.60% |
| 22 |  SOLSSolstice Advanced Materials Inc. COM SHS | 1.45% |
| 23 |  AVYAvery Dennison Corporation COM | 1.40% |
| 24 |  ESIElement Solutions Inc COM | 1.07% |
| 25 |  MPMP Materials Corp., Class A | 1.05% |
Showing the top 25 of 38 holdings. See the full IYM holdings list →
IYM alternatives
The closest Sector & Thematic ETFs to IYM by portfolio overlap — the share of weight both funds hold in the same securities.
| Fund | Overlap | Expense | Assets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 VAWVanguard Materials Index Fund | 59% | 0.09%cheaper | $3.0B | Compare → |
| 58% | 0.08%cheaper | $579M | Compare → | |
 XLBState Street® Materials Select Sector SPDR® ETF | 55% | 0.08%cheaper | $8.4B | Compare → |
 XMEState Street® SPDR® S&P® Metals & Mining ETF | 25% | 0.35%cheaper | $4.0B | Compare → |
 GDXVanEck Gold Miners ETF | 16% | 0.51%pricier | $23.7B | Compare → |
 PHOInvesco Water Resources ETF | 7% | 0.59%pricier | $2.1B | Compare → |
 XARState Street® SPDR® S&P® Aerospace & Defense ETF | 3% | 0.35%cheaper | $6.4B | Compare → |
 LITGlobal X Lithium and Battery Tech ETF | 3% | 0.75%pricier | $1.5B | Compare → |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is IYM's expense ratio?
IYM has a net expense ratio of 0.38%, per its latest SEC prospectus filing. That works out to about $38 a year on a $10,000 investment.
How many holdings does IYM have?
IYM held 38 positions as of Apr 30, 2026, per its latest official holdings data.
What are IYM's top 10 holdings?
IYM's largest positions are LIN (19.9%), NEM (10.5%), FCX (7.3%), ECL (5.8%), APD (4.8%), NUE (4.4%), FAST (3.9%), AU (3.5%), STLD (3.4%), ALB (2.6%). Together they account for 66.0% of the portfolio.
What is IYM's dividend yield?
IYM yields 1.24% based on its trailing 12-month distributions, as of Aug 7, 2026.
How big is IYM?
IYM has $1.1B in assets as of Aug 10, 2026.
What are good alternatives to IYM?
By portfolio overlap, the closest Sector & Thematic ETFs to IYM are VAW (59% overlap), FMAT (58% overlap), XLB (55% overlap). Overlap measures the share of portfolio weight both funds hold in the same securities.