VLUE 📈 iShares MSCI USA Value - Overview

The iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF, listed on BATS under the ticker VLUE, is designed to track the performance of the MSCI USA Value Weighted Index. This index is a subset of the broader MSCI USA Index, which encompasses large- and mid-capitalization stocks in the US market. The fund's investment strategy typically involves allocating at least 80% of its assets to the component securities of the underlying index, providing investors with exposure to a diversified portfolio of US value stocks.

Furthermore, the fund has the flexibility to invest up to 20% of its assets in derivatives such as futures, options, and swap contracts, as well as in cash and cash equivalents. This flexibility allows the fund managers to employ various strategies to manage risk, optimize returns, and maintain liquidity. The MSCI USA Index, which serves as the parent index, is a market capitalization-weighted index, meaning that the largest companies in the US market have a greater weight in the index. By focusing on value stocks, the iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF offers investors a way to tap into the potential of undervalued companies in the US market.

In terms of its structure, the iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF is a US-domiciled exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the ISIN code US46432F3881. It falls under the category of large value ETFs, making it an attractive option for investors seeking to invest in established companies with strong fundamentals at a lower valuation. More information about the fund can be found on the iShares website at http://www.ishares.com, providing investors with a comprehensive resource to learn more about the fund's investment objectives, strategies, and performance.