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Yahoo
20 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Should iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value ETF (IWS) Be on Your Investing Radar?
Launched on 07/17/2001, the iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value ETF (IWS) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Mid Cap Value segment of the US equity market. The fund is sponsored by Blackrock. It has amassed assets over $13.13 billion, making it one of the largest ETFs attempting to match the Mid Cap Value segment of the US equity market. Mid cap companies have market capitalization between $2 billion and $10 billion. They usually have higher growth prospects than large cap companies and are less volatile than small cap companies. Thus they have a nice balance of growth potential and stability. While value stocks have lower than average price-to-earnings and price-to-book ratios, they also have lower than average sales and earnings growth rates. When you look at long-term performance, value stocks have outperformed growth stocks in nearly all markets. But in strong bull markets, growth stocks are more likely to be winners. Investors should also pay attention to an ETF's expense ratio. Lower cost products will produce better results than those with a higher cost, assuming all other metrics remain the same. Annual operating expenses for this ETF are 0.23%, putting it on par with most peer products in the space. It has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 1.55%. It is important to delve into an ETF's holdings before investing despite the many upsides to these kinds of funds like diversified exposure, which minimizes single stock risk. And, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis. This ETF has heaviest allocation to the Financials sector--about 18% of the portfolio. Industrials and Real Estate round out the top three. Looking at individual holdings, Microstrategy Inc Class A (MSTR) accounts for about 1% of total assets, followed by Arthur J Gallagher (AJG) and Williams Inc (WMB). The top 10 holdings account for about 7.37% of total assets under management. IWS seeks to match the performance of the Russell MidCap Value Index before fees and expenses. The Russell Midcap Value Index measures the performance of the mid-capitalization value sector of the U.S. equity market. The ETF has added roughly 0.04% so far this year and it's up approximately 7.98% in the last one year (as of 06/05/2025). In the past 52-week period, it has traded between $110.58 and $140.32. The ETF has a beta of 1 and standard deviation of 18.05% for the trailing three-year period, making it a medium risk choice in the space. With about 716 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk. IShares Russell Mid-Cap Value ETF holds a Zacks ETF Rank of 2 (Buy), which is based on expected asset class return, expense ratio, and momentum, among other factors. Because of this, IWS is a great option for investors seeking exposure to the Style Box - Mid Cap Value segment of the market. There are other additional ETFs in the space that investors could consider as well. The First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY) and the Vanguard Mid-Cap Value ETF (VOE) track a similar index. While First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF has $7.99 billion in assets, Vanguard Mid-Cap Value ETF has $17.59 billion. SDVY has an expense ratio of 0.59% and VOE charges 0.07%. Retail and institutional investors increasingly turn to passively managed ETFs because they offer low costs, transparency, flexibility, and tax efficiency; these kind of funds are also excellent vehicles for long term investors. To learn more about this product and other ETFs, screen for products that match your investment objectives and read articles on latest developments in the ETF investing universe, please visit Zacks ETF Center. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value ETF (IWS): ETF Research Reports Williams Companies, Inc. (The) (WMB) : Free Stock Analysis Report Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG) : Free Stock Analysis Report MicroStrategy Incorporated (MSTR) : Free Stock Analysis Report Vanguard Mid-Cap Value ETF (VOE): ETF Research Reports First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY): ETF Research Reports This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research
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13-05-2025
- Politics
- First Post
Is Pakistan itching to break ceasefire so soon? Ishaq Dar links it to Indus pact paused by India
The Pakistani minister's comments come just a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi said 'blood and water cannot flow together', reasserting the External Affairs Minister's previous order that IWS will continue to remain in abeyance despite the halt of military operations read more The Baglihar Dam in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban after India cut the flow of water through the dam on the Chenab river following suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. PTI Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday said that the ceasefire between New Delhi and Islamabad could be 'threatened' if the 'water issue' is not resolved in the upcoming talks between the two countries. In an interview with CNN, Dar referred to the IWT, which was put in abeyance following the Pahalgam attack of April 22. He said that the failure to solve the 'water issue will amount to an act of war.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The Pakistani minister's comments come just a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi said 'blood and water cannot flow together', reasserting the External Affairs Minister's previous order that IWS will continue to remain in abeyance despite the halt of military operations. 'Hope India rolls back order on IWT' At the same time that Dar has threatened to violate the ceasefire, Pakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is hoping that New Delhi 'rolls back' the IWT into its original framework and drops the suspension. He said there is not going to be any immediate impact from India's suspension and Pakistan does not 'even want to consider any scenario which does not take into account the reinstatement of this treaty.' He also claimed that the recent military escalation with India won't have a large fiscal impact on Pakistan and can be managed within the current fiscal space, with no need for a new economic assessment. 'Blood and water can't flow together' In his first address to the nation after Operation Sindoor, PM Modi said, 'Operation Sindoor has drawn a new line under the fight against terrorism – this is a new phase, a new normal. If there is a terror attack on India, we will give a jaw-breaking response. India will not tolerate any nuclear blackmail.' He added, 'Terror and talk cannot take place together. Terror and trade cannot take place together. And, water and blood also cannot flow together.'
The Star
09-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Malaysia courts Europe
Business talk: Anwar welcoming the IWS and World Economic Council delegations to Putrajaya. — Photo sourced from Anwar's Facebook PETALING JAYA: Business-friendly policies and facilities that can benefit foreign investors were among topics discussed during the International Economic Senate's (Internationaler Wirtschaftssenat – IWS) visit to Malaysia, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister, who met the delegation led by IWS chairman Peter Nussbaum, said the visit was part of ongoing efforts to explore investment opportunities, particularly by German companies. The visit also included a delegation from the World Economic Council. 'We exchanged views on business-friendly policies and facilities provided by the government that can benefit foreign investors,' he said in a post on Facebook yesterday. Anwar said Germany has been Malaysia's largest trading partner among European Union (EU) member states since 2000. The IWS, established in Germany, aims to unite business leaders, entrepreneurs and policymakers with the mission of fostering sustainable economic development and responsible business practices. The World Economic Council delegation is one of the key initiatives of IWS which brings together senior business leaders, government officials and experts in various fields. Anwar said Malaysia sees greater potential following the recent announcement on the resumption of negotiations for the Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA). Negotiations for MEUFTA started in 2010, but stalled in 2012 following Malaysia's reservations over the EU's palm oil procurement policies, subsidies and sustainability clauses. One of the reasons for the breakdown is discrimination over palm oil, particularly claims regarding open burning and labour practices. According to the prime minister, Malaysia is in a better position now to negotiate with the EU due to its political stability and economic strength. In another post, Anwar said songstress Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin can become a role model for young artistes and entertainers. The Prime Minister said this was among issues raised during a courtesy call by Siti Nurhaliza and her husband Datuk Seri Khalid Mohamad Jiwa, representing Yayasan Nurjiwa. 'We also touched on the importance of variety in arts performance, to meet the needs of the new generation and ensure the industry remains relevant,' said Anwar.
The Sun
09-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
IWS, World Economic Council delegation open investment opportunities
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the presence of the International Economic Senate (IWS) and the World Economic Council delegation opens up opportunities for investment expansion, especially involving German companies in Malaysia. Through a post on his Facebook account today, Anwar said he received a courtesy call from IWS chairman Peter Nussbaum along with a delegation from the World Economic Council. 'I welcome their visit to Malaysia as a continuous initiative to explore investment expansion opportunities, especially by German companies. 'We exchanged views on the policies and business facilities by the MADANI Government that can benefit foreign investors,' he said. IWS was established in Germany to bring together business leaders, entrepreneurs and policymakers with a mission to foster sustainable economic development and responsible business practices. The World Economic Council delegation is one of the key initiatives of IWS which brings together senior business leaders, government officials and experts in various fields. Germany has been Malaysia's largest trading partner among European Union (EU) member states since 2000. In this context, Malaysia sees greater opportunities in line with the announcement of the resumption of negotiations on the Malaysia-EU Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA) on Jan 20.
New Straits Times
09-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Anwar: German business delegation's visit to boost investment prospects
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is seeking greater economic opportunities with the European Union (EU) following a visit by International Economic Senate (IWS) chairman Peter Nussbaum and a delegation from the World Economic Council, an initiative under IWS. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the visit aligns with the resumption of negotiations for the Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA). "I welcome their visit to Malaysia as a continued initiative to explore investment opportunities, particularly from German companies," Anwar said in a statement today. IWS, established in Germany, brings together business leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers with the mission of fostering sustainable economic growth and responsible business practices. "We exchanged views on policies and business facilities under the Madani government that could benefit foreign investors," he added. Anwar said that Germany has been Malaysia's largest trading partner among EU member states since 2000.
