iShares U.S. Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (IEO)
| Assets | $628.03M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.38% |
| PE Ratio | 15.36 |
| Shares Out | 5.05M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $2.35 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.89% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payout Ratio | 28.96% |
| Volume | 126,101 |
| Open | 122.74 |
| Previous Close | 124.41 |
| Day's Range | 122.74 - 124.95 |
| 52-Week Low | 73.17 |
| 52-Week High | 125.45 |
| Beta | 0.59 |
| Holdings | 50 |
| Inception Date | May 1, 2006 |
About IEO
Fund Home PageThe iShares U.S. Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (IEO) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in energy equity. The fund tracks a market cap weighted index of companies in the U.S. oil and gas exploration and production space according to Dow Jones. IEO was launched on May 1, 2006 and is issued by BlackRock.
Top 10 Holdings
70.88% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| ConocoPhillips | COP | 19.35% |
| EOG Resources, Inc. | EOG | 9.41% |
| Valero Energy Corporation | VLO | 8.99% |
| Phillips 66 | PSX | 7.30% |
| Diamondback Energy, Inc. | FANG | 4.61% |
| Devon Energy Corporation | DVN | 4.45% |
| Marathon Petroleum Corporation | MPC | 4.36% |
| EQT Corporation | EQT | 4.34% |
| Texas Pacific Land Corporation | TPL | 4.27% |
| Coterra Energy Inc. | CTRA | 3.79% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | $0.55268 | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | $0.636 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | $0.63741 | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.5258 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Mar 18, 2025 | $0.53343 | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.52693 | Dec 20, 2024 |
Performance
IEO had a total return of 35.05% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.24%.
News
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JGBs Mixed; Investors Assess Rising Oil Prices Against Potential U.S.-Iran Talks
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Oil Rises on Lingering Risks of Prolonged U.S.-Iran War
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US oil prices rise as investors assess Middle East de-escalation
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US tracking closely how to get oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz, White House says
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The damage to energy infrastructure in the Middle East caused by the war with Iran will take years and billions of dollars to repair, according to Rystad analysts.
Dallas Fed survey finds first quarter oil and gas activity rose
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Crude Oil Price Analysis – Oil Still in Range Despite Potential Peace
The light sweet crude oil market initially fell on Wednesday as US and Iranian officials are starting o communicate. However, we are still very much in the same range overall.
Gold rises as oil falls, but Iran contradictions and currency developments complicate gold's path – ING
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Exclusive: Iraq oil output further plunges as storage fills, Hormuz exports blocked by conflict
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BlackRock CEO warns oil rise to $150 could trigger global recession, BBC reports
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First Light News: Ceasefire Stalemate – Markets Caught in the Crossfire of Middle East Uncertainty
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Oil Down as Trump Awaits Iran's Response to Peace Plan
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US oil prices fall on prospect of Middle East ceasefire easing supply disruption
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Iran is testing a ‘selective' Strait of Hormuz strategy that could deliver another shock to oil markets
Iran appears to have adopted a “calibrated strategy” in the Strait of Hormuz — allowing only certain vessels to pass through the crucial waterway.
Is Cheap Oil Back? Experts Say This 'Wildcard' Means Don't Count On It Just Yet
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On Oil Prices, The Narrative Shifts To ‘Higher For Longer'
Just weeks ago, before the missiles and drones started flying over Iran and other Persian Gulf nations and their energy infrastructure, the prevailing narrative on oil prices among analysts was some v...
$580M oil trades made minutes before Trump's key Iran announcement draw scrutiny
Over half a billion dollars in oil bets were placed just 15 minutes before President Donald Trump announced Monday he was pausing plans to attack Iranian infrastructure, sending prices plunging.
Why U.S. Energy Stocks And Gold Could Win Big
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Traders bet $500 million on oil price just before Trump's post on delay to Iran attack
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Is The Iran War Fully Priced Into Oil Market? Nope Say Industry Bosses
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'Months away' from resuming energy trade through Strait of Hormuz, says analyst
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