iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Jun ETF (MAXJ)
| Assets | $154.52M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.50% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 5.44M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $0.28 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.00% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 9,299 |
| Open | 28.35 |
| Previous Close | 28.42 |
| Day's Range | 28.33 - 28.38 |
| 52-Week Low | 24.68 |
| 52-Week High | 28.49 |
| Beta | n/a |
| Holdings | 7 |
| Inception Date | Jun 28, 2024 |
About MAXJ
Fund Home PageThe iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Jun ETF (MAXJ) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in downside hedge alternatives. The fund seeks to track the price return of the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) up to a cap, with 100% downside hedge over a one-year outcome period. The actively managed fund obtains exposure by holding IVV shares and options. MAXJ was launched on Jun 28, 2024 and is issued by BlackRock.
Top Holdings
| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | IVV | 104.52% |
| JUL26 IVV US P @ 620.9 | IVV.US FLEX | 1.53% |
| BLK CSH FND TREASURY SL AGENCY | XTSLA | 1.22% |
| CASH COLLATERAL USD GSCFT | GSCFT | 0.17% |
| MICRO EMINI S&P 500 MAR 26 | HWAH6 | 0.00% |
| USD CASH | USD | -0.01% |
| JUL26 IVV US C @ 667.84 | IVV.US FLEX | -7.44% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | $0.28409 | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $0.21149 | Jan 3, 2025 |
Performance
MAXJ had a total return of 8.10% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.59%.
News
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