iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF (USMV)
| Assets | $23.66B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.15% |
| PE Ratio | 23.12 |
| Shares Out | 253.10M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.48 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.58% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payout Ratio | 36.51% |
| Volume | 2,114,885 |
| Open | 93.54 |
| Previous Close | 93.73 |
| Day's Range | 93.15 - 93.79 |
| 52-Week Low | 83.99 |
| 52-Week High | 95.12 |
| Beta | 0.71 |
| Holdings | 182 |
| Inception Date | Oct 18, 2011 |
About USMV
Fund Home PageThe iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF (USMV) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MSCI USA Minimum Volatility index. The fund tracks an index of US-listed firms selected and weighted to create a low-volatility portfolio subject to various constraints. USMV was launched on Oct 18, 2011 and is issued by BlackRock.
Top 10 Holdings
15.60% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 1.66% |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | CSCO | 1.65% |
| International Business Machines Corporation | IBM | 1.64% |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | XOM | 1.64% |
| The Southern Company | SO | 1.53% |
| McKesson Corporation | MCK | 1.53% |
| Duke Energy Corporation | DUK | 1.51% |
| Motorola Solutions, Inc. | MSI | 1.49% |
| Cencora, Inc. | COR | 1.47% |
| Roper Technologies, Inc. | ROP | 1.46% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.32538 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Mar 18, 2025 | $0.3246 | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.41783 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Sep 25, 2024 | $0.40783 | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Jun 11, 2024 | $0.30097 | Jun 17, 2024 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | $0.36032 | Mar 27, 2024 |
Performance
USMV had a total return of 13.04% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 12.10%.
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