iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Jun ETF (MAXJ)
| Assets | $163.65M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.50% |
| PE Ratio | 24.36 |
| Forward PE | 19.46 |
| Shares Out | 5.52M |
| Dividend | $0.28 (0.96%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 20,769 |
| Open | 29.58 |
| Previous Close | 29.64 |
| Day's Range | 29.51 - 29.59 |
| 52-Week Low | 27.96 |
| 52-Week High | 29.79 |
| Beta | 0.30 |
| Holdings | 8 |
| 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 | 99.87% |
| JUL27 IVV US P @ 748.89 | IVV.US.FLEX | 3.34% |
| BLK CSH FND TREASURY SL AGENCY | XTSLA | 0.65% |
| CASH COLLATERAL USD GSCFT | GSCFT | 0.12% |
| ETD LO USD BALANCE WITH R93538 | LO_USD | 0.00% |
| MICRO EMINI S&P 500 DEC 26 | HWAZ6 | 0.00% |
| USD CASH | USD | -0.02% |
| JUL27 IVV US C @ 812.85 | IVV.US.FLEX | -3.95% |
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 5.81% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.88%.
News
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