iShares Global Comm Services ETF (IXP): outlook, holdings and fees
iShares Global Comm Services ETF (IXP) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by iShares. The expense ratio is 0.44% and the yield is 3.37%. The ten largest holdings are 72% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on IXP
| Last price | $106.58 (-0.3%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 54% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $103.68 – $110.53 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±1.1% |
| Distribution yield | 3.37% |
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.
IXP fund facts
| Issuer | iShares |
|---|---|
| Theme | Global equities |
| Assets under management | $608M |
| Expense ratio | 0.44% |
| Number of holdings | 63 |
| Portfolio turnover | 14% |
| Inception | Nov 12, 2001 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of its underlying index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its underlying index. The underlying index uses a capping methodology to limit the weight of the securities of any single issuer (as determined by SPDJI) to a maximum of 25% of the underlying index. The fund is non-diversified.
IXP top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Meta Platforms Inc. META | Communication Services | 21.95% |
| Alphabet Inc Class A GOOGL | Communication Services | 12.76% |
| Alphabet Inc Class C GOOG | Communication Services | 11.04% |
| Walt Disney Company DIS | Communication Services | 4.47% |
| Tencent Holdings Ltd 0700 | Communication Services | 4.31% |
| Netflix Inc NFLX | Communication Services | 3.97% |
| Verizon Communications Inc VZ | Communication Services | 3.66% |
| AT&T Inc. T | Communication Services | 3.89% |
| Softbank Group Corp. 9984 | Communication Services | 3.57% |
| Deutsche Telekom AG DTE | Communication Services | 2.35% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
IXP sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Communication Services | 99.4% |
| Real Estate | 0.4% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 0.2% |
By region: North America 73.8%, Japan 9.3%, Europe Developed 6.2%, Asia Emerging 5.9%, United Kingdom 1.7%.
IXP returns and risk
| Year to date | -1.8% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +2.2% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +20.6% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +8.9% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +9.9% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 13.9% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.20 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
IXP: frequently asked questions
What does IXP invest in?
iShares Global Comm Services ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Meta Platforms Inc. (21.9%), Alphabet Inc Class A (12.8%), Alphabet Inc Class C (11.0%), Walt Disney Company (4.5%), Tencent Holdings Ltd (4.3%).
What is the IXP expense ratio?
0.44% a year: about $44.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the IXP dividend yield?
3.37%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will IXP go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 54%, with a likely range (50%) of $103.68 to $110.53 from $106.58 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has IXP performed?
Year to date -1.8%, one year +2.2%, three years +20.6% a year, five years +8.9% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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