ATLASiShares Nasdaq Premium Income Active ETF (BALQ): outlook, holdings and fees
iShares Nasdaq Premium Income Active ETF (BALQ) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by iShares. The ten largest holdings are 51% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on BALQ
| Last price | $52.83 (-3.8%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 52% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $50.78 – $55.32 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±1.5% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
BALQ fund facts
| Issuer | iShares |
|---|---|
| Theme | Option income |
| Assets under management | $38.2M |
| Number of holdings | 110 |
| Inception | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by employing a targeted outcome strategy that is intended to optimize, in the opinion of Fund management, premium income generation and the potential for capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market. Investments in derivatives are counted toward the fund"s 80% policy to the extent that they provide investment exposure to the securities included within that policy or to one or more market risk factors associated with such securities.
BALQ top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation NVDA | Technology | 8.83% |
| Apple Inc. AAPL | Technology | 7.58% |
| Microsoft Corporation MSFT | Technology | 7.18% |
| Micron Technology Inc MU | Technology | 5.06% |
| Advanced Micro Devices Inc AMD | Technology | 4.95% |
| Amazon.com Inc AMZN | Consumer Cyclical | 4.44% |
| Meta Platforms Inc. META | Communication Services | 3.56% |
| Alphabet Inc Class A GOOGL | Communication Services | 3.33% |
| Alphabet Inc Class C GOOG | Communication Services | 3.04% |
| Broadcom Inc AVGO | Technology | 2.81% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
BALQ sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 60.6% |
| Communication Services | 11.9% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 8.7% |
| Consumer Defensive | 5.8% |
| Industrials | 5.6% |
| Healthcare | 3.9% |
| Energy | 1.3% |
| Financial Services | 1.3% |
| Basic Materials | 0.7% |
| Utilities | 0.2% |
By region: North America 99.7%, Asia Emerging 0.2%, Latin America 0.2%.
BALQ returns and risk
| Year to date | +27.2% |
|---|---|
| Volatility (3 years) | 0.0% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.00 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
BALQ: frequently asked questions
What does BALQ invest in?
iShares Nasdaq Premium Income Active ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are NVIDIA Corporation (8.8%), Apple Inc. (7.6%), Microsoft Corporation (7.2%), Micron Technology Inc (5.1%), Advanced Micro Devices Inc (4.9%).
Will BALQ go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 52%, with a likely range (50%) of $50.78 to $55.32 from $52.83 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
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