ATLASiShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF (BDVL): outlook, holdings and fees
iShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF (BDVL) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by BlackRock. The expense ratio is 0.39% and the yield is 0.00%. The ten largest holdings are 13% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on BDVL
| Last price | $26.60 (+0.5%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 61% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $26.37 – $27.13 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.5% |
| Distribution yield | 0.00% |
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.
BDVL fund facts
| Issuer | BlackRock |
|---|---|
| Theme | Volatility |
| Assets under management | $1.8B |
| Expense ratio | 0.39% |
| Number of holdings | 496 |
| Inception | Jun 1, 2017 |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
The fund will, under normal circumstances, invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities. It seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in both equity and fixed-income securities, including money market securities and other short-term securities or instruments that the fund management team believes may offer attractive risk-adjusted returns. Equity securities include common stock, preferred stock, ADRs, or securities or other instruments whose price is linked to the value of common stock.
BDVL top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation MSFT | Technology | 1.83% |
| Mastercard Inc MA | Financial Services | 1.63% |
| Amazon.com Inc AMZN | Consumer Cyclical | 1.48% |
| Southern Company SO | Utilities | 1.22% |
| Alphabet Inc Class C GOOG | Communication Services | 1.26% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 2330 | Technology | 1.20% |
| Keysight Technologies Inc KEYS | Technology | 1.15% |
| Intel Corporation INTC | Technology | 1.20% |
| Broadcom Inc AVGO | Technology | 1.09% |
| NVIDIA Corporation NVDA | Technology | 1.06% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
BDVL sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 25.6% |
| Industrials | 16.5% |
| Financial Services | 13.9% |
| Healthcare | 10.7% |
| Communication Services | 8.4% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 8.2% |
| Consumer Defensive | 6.4% |
| Utilities | 4.1% |
| Energy | 3.0% |
| Basic Materials | 2.2% |
| Real Estate | 1.0% |
By region: North America 65.0%, Europe Developed 12.0%, Japan 7.8%, Asia Emerging 7.5%, Asia Developed 4.8%.
BDVL returns and risk
| Year to date | +7.5% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +10.9% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +15.0% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +8.9% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 9.0% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.07 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
BDVL: frequently asked questions
What does BDVL invest in?
iShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Microsoft Corporation (1.8%), Mastercard Inc (1.6%), Amazon.com Inc (1.5%), Southern Company (1.2%), Alphabet Inc Class C (1.3%).
What is the BDVL expense ratio?
0.39% a year: about $39.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the BDVL dividend yield?
0.00%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will BDVL go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 61%, with a likely range (50%) of $26.37 to $27.13 from $26.60 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has BDVL performed?
Year to date +7.5%, one year +10.9%, three years +15.0% a year, five years +8.9% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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