iShares Global Financials ETF (IXG): outlook, holdings and fees
iShares Global Financials ETF (IXG) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by iShares. The expense ratio is 0.43% and the yield is 2.27%. The ten largest holdings are 31% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on IXG
| Last price | $129.19 (-1.1%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 56% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $126.78 – $132.98 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.8% |
| Distribution yield | 2.27% · semi annual |
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.
IXG fund facts
| Issuer | iShares |
|---|---|
| Theme | Financials |
| Assets under management | $690M |
| Expense ratio | 0.43% |
| Number of holdings | 221 |
| Portfolio turnover | 13% |
| Inception | Nov 12, 2001 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The fund seeks to track the investment results of the S&P Global 1200 Financials (Sector) Capped IndexTM, which measures the performance of companies that S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC (the "index provider" or "SPDJI"), a subsidiary of S&P Global, Inc., deems to be part of the financials sector of the economy and that SPDJI believes are important to global markets. The underlying index is a subset of the S&P Global 1200, which is designed to measure the performance of large-capitalization stocks from major global markets, as determined by SPDJI.
IXG top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc BRK-B | Financial Services | 6.43% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co JPM | Financial Services | 5.63% |
| Visa Inc. Class A V | Financial Services | 4.29% |
| Mastercard Inc MA | Financial Services | 3.10% |
| Bank of America Corp BAC | Financial Services | 2.42% |
| HSBC Holdings PLC HSBA | Financial Services | 2.01% |
| Royal Bank of Canada RY | Financial Services | 1.76% |
| Goldman Sachs Group Inc GS | Financial Services | 1.74% |
| Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc 8306 | Financial Services | 1.63% |
| Wells Fargo & Company WFC | Financial Services | 1.65% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
IXG sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 98.6% |
| Technology | 1.0% |
| Industrials | 0.4% |
By region: North America 57.5%, Europe Developed 18.4%, Japan 6.8%, United Kingdom 4.9%, Asia Developed 4.5%.
IXG returns and risk
| Year to date | +7.3% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +15.9% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +24.7% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +12.8% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +12.5% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 12.5% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.46 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
IXG: frequently asked questions
What does IXG invest in?
iShares Global Financials ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Berkshire Hathaway Inc (6.4%), JPMorgan Chase & Co (5.6%), Visa Inc. Class A (4.3%), Mastercard Inc (3.1%), Bank of America Corp (2.4%).
What is the IXG expense ratio?
0.43% a year: about $43.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the IXG dividend yield?
2.27%, paid semi annual. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will IXG go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 56%, with a likely range (50%) of $126.78 to $132.98 from $129.19 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has IXG performed?
Year to date +7.3%, one year +15.9%, three years +24.7% a year, five years +12.8% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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