Why Income Investors Are Ditching Tech for Energy and Industrials

After years of focusing on the wild growth that tech stocks have been delivering, there is a growing movement as investors change course.

24/7 Wall Street • Nov 11, 2025

Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Energy ETF (IYE)?

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Energy - Broad segment of the equity market, look no further than the iShares U.S. Energy ETF (IYE), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on June 12, 2000.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 21, 2025

IYE: A 7.3% Energy Sector Shareholder Yield Isn't Enough (Rating Downgrade)

I am downgrading iShares U.S. Energy ETF from "Buy" to "Hold" due to continued sector underperformance and lackluster oil price momentum. IYE offers a high total shareholder yield of 7.3% and a 2.73% dividend yield, but valuation has become less attractive with a higher P/E ratio. The ETF remains concentrated in large caps like XOM and CVX, with notable economic sensitivity from its mid- and small-cap exposure.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 15, 2025

IYE: Catching Global Energy Growth

Global energy demand continues to rise, with oil and gas remaining dominant, but renewables and biofuels are growing rapidly, benefiting IYE ETF holdings. IYE ETF offers strong diversification across the energy sector, including exposure to oil, gas, renewables, and key energy transition minerals. Despite concentration risks in Exxon Mobil and Chevron, IYE's valuation is attractive with a reasonable dividend and lower P/E than the S&P 500.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 26, 2025

Final Trades: Alphabet, UnitedHealth, Schlumberger and the IYE

The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.

CNBC Television • Jun 13, 2025

Final Trades: Delta Air Lines, MercadoLibre, Toast and the IYE

The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.

CNBC Television • May 22, 2025

IYE: A Tactical Play In The Volatile Energy Sector

iShares U.S. Energy ETF (IYE) focuses on large-cap and mid-cap U.S. energy stocks, offering more stability than small-cap energy funds. The energy sector's volatility makes IYE suitable for tactical plays rather than long-term core holdings, despite reasonable current valuations. IYE's portfolio is heavily tilted towards value stocks, with 94% exposure to large-cap and mid-cap stocks, providing resilience during economic downturns.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 18, 2025

IYE: Energy Stocks Rallying Despite Weak Oil Prices, Cheap Valuation

I have a buy rating on IYE, viewing it as undervalued with positive price action despite mixed sentiment and wavering oil prices. IYE offers exposure to U.S. energy equities, with a low expense ratio and high dividend yield, making it a compelling value. The ETF's technicals are encouraging, with a bullish ascending triangle pattern and a golden cross, suggesting potential upside to $63.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 28, 2024

Trump Win & ETFs

Trump trade ETF beneficiaries.

CNBC Television • Nov 11, 2024

Breaking Down S&P 500 Returns by Sector Since 2020 Election

The S&P 500 Index has returned nearly 81% since the last presidential election, with a wide disparity between sector performance. The S&P 500's gains since Nov. 3, 2020 reflect an annual return of nearly 16%, an impressive figure.

ETF Trends • Nov 4, 2024