iShares Latin America 40 ETF (ILF)
| Assets | $1.15B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.48% |
| PE Ratio | 8.09 |
| Shares Out | 54.25M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.56 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.31% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Payout Ratio | 57.81% |
| 1-Year Return | -28.33% |
| Volume | 1,528,430 |
| Open | 21.18 |
| Previous Close | 21.01 |
| Day's Range | 21.14 - 21.40 |
| 52-Week Low | 20.86 |
| 52-Week High | 29.37 |
| Beta | 1.12 |
| Holdings | 71 |
| Inception Date | Oct 25, 2001 |
About ILF
Fund Home PageThe iShares Latin America 40 ETF (ILF) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the S&P Latin America 40 index, a market-cap-weighted index of 40 of the largest Latin American firms. ILF was launched on Oct 25, 2001 and is issued by BlackRock.
Top 10 Holdings
56.59% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Nu Holdings Ltd. | NU | 8.72% |
| Vale S.A. | VALE | 8.30% |
| Petroleo Brasileiro SA Petrobras ADR | PJX.DE | 7.04% |
| Itau Unibanco Holding SA ADR | BVXB.DE | 6.41% |
| Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras | PBR | 6.35% |
| Grupo Financiero Banorte SAB de CV Class O | GFNORTEO.MX | 4.21% |
| BlackRock Cash Funds Treasury SL Agency | XTSLA | 4.10% |
| Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV Units Cons. Of 1 Shs-B- And 4 Shs-D- | FEMSAUBD.MX | 3.91% |
| Grupo Mexico SAB de CV Class B | GMEXICOB.MX | 3.90% |
| Wal-Mart de México, S.A.B. de C.V. | WALMEX | 3.65% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.894 | n/a |
| Jun 11, 2024 | $0.662 | Jun 17, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.860 | Dec 27, 2023 |
| Jun 7, 2023 | $0.479 | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $1.814 | Dec 19, 2022 |
| Jun 9, 2022 | $1.098 | Jun 15, 2022 |
News
The Trump Factor Takes A Toll On Foreign Stocks
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ILF: Latin American Stocks Are Cheap, But Bearish Relative Momentum
ILF remains a hold due to compelling valuation but weak technicals, underperforming the S&P 500 despite favorable sector rebounds. The ETF targets large-cap Latin American stocks, focusing on growth a...
ILF: Strong Latin American Equity ETF With High Yield And Low Valuation
Diversified funds are a good option for parking your savings and limiting risks compared to investing in single stocks. ILF focuses on Latin America and has exposure to sectors like mining, energy, an...
ILF: Focus On Latin America With A 5% Yield
The iShares Latin America 40 ETF (ILF) is an equities exchange traded fund focused on large capitalization Latin America companies. ILF is overweight Brazil and Mexico equities (over 80% of the fund),...
Enter The Dragon: Parsing Lunar New Year Opportunities Among Emerging Markets
China and Hong Kong markets had a humbling 2023 with equities down more than 10%. Beijing has also begun stepping up tourism and travel promotions, granting visa-free entry to 11 countries, with Singa...
ILF: Latin America Exposure Should The Cycle Favor It
iShares Latin America 40 ETF offers exposure to Latin America's potential high-growth ventures and established industries. The ILF ETF holds a diversified portfolio of 42 stocks, including top holding...
American Stocks Continue To Lead Global Equities Ex-U.S. In 2024
World stocks that hold US shares are up 1.6% year to date while foreign equities ex-US are down 1.5% in 2024. The Japanese stock market was a strong competitor vis-à-vis US shares last year too.
ILF: Value Seen In Latin America, Patience Needed For The Breakout
iShares Latin America 40 ETF has robust returns and relative strength compared to the S&P 500 in 2023. ILF has a high dividend yield and moderate expense ratio, but investors should be cautious due to...
ILF: Recent Developments
Latin American stocks have been one of the better-performing international / value equity market segments YTD. ILF is a simple Latin American stock index ETF, sports a 7.1% forward yield, and a cheap ...
ILF: Dollar Strength Weighs On Relative Returns, Bullish Seasonal Stretch Ahead
The US Dollar Index reached its highest level since early July, which usually leads to lower commodity prices, but this time oil prices have remained high. The iShares Latin America 40 ETF has perform...
Under The Radar Strength In Commodity And Emerging Market Stocks (Technical Analysis)
Emerging markets and commodities are showing strength amid a weak USD, which has a historical negative correlation with these sectors. Risk-on currencies like the Australian Dollar and Canadian Dollar...
iShares Latin America 40 ETF: Slow Growth And Double-Digit Dividend Yield
The growth trigger remains the recovery of the U.S. and Chinese economies as major trading partners. Most of the fund's companies are from cyclical or slow-growth sectors (materials, energy, financial...
Latin American Equities A Risky Bet Today, Wait For A Dip On ILF
Latin America 40 ETF is down over the last 6 months while most other areas are in the black. With high exposure to value and cyclical sectors, ILF may feature volatility in the coming months.
Investment Opportunities In Latin America
The MSCI Latin America Index has performed better than the MSCI Emerging Market Index cumulatively over the past 5 and 7 years as well as over longer time periods, buoyed by its natural resource compa...
ILF: Latin America Equity Index ETF, Double-Digit Dividend Yield, Double-Digit Dividend Growth
ILF invests in the 40 largest Latin American stocks. The fund yields a whopping 11.4%, and has seen double-digit dividend growth these past few years.
iShares Latin America 40 ETF: Right Region, Not The Best Vehicle
This article will cover the iShares Latin America 40 ETF. This exchange-traded fund is an ok, but not the best, vehicle to access Latin American equities. The key appeal of Latin American equities is ...
Water Scarcity In Latin America: Operational Challenges
Water scarcity in Latin America is likely to intensify supply chain and operational disruptions, regulatory risks, and economic losses for businesses during the next five years. In Brazil, hydropower ...
Spotlight: In Solid LatAm, Chile Stands Out
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ILF: A Strong Look At The Latin Oportunidades
iShares Latin America 40 ETF (ILF) tracks 40 of Latin America's largest companies. 65% of the fund is directed towards Brazil, with Mexico and Chile accounting for another 30%.
Stocks In Latin America Are Outperforming This Year
It's been a tough year for the stocks, in the US and around the world – with a glaring exception, shares in Latin America. Using a set of exchange-traded funds as proxies shows that iShares Latin Amer...
ILF Is Commodity Levered, But Otherwise Resilient
Latin American exposures aren't too bad. FX exposures are limited in risk. On the sectoral exposure side, things actually look pretty decent, although we note pretty heavy exposure to the price of com...
Shifting Global Winds Pose Challenges To Latin America
Economies of Latin America and Caribbean have continued their strong post-pandemic rebound, but the winds are shifting as global financial conditions are tightening and commodity prices are reversing ...