IYE — iShares U.S. Energy ETF
Energy Ranked #127 of 458 tracked ETFs · Issued by iShares
IYE Price Performance — Growth of $10,000
Value of a $10,000 investment in IYE over time, compared with SPY. Both lines are rebased to $10,000 on the first shared date. Based on total returns — prices are adjusted for dividends and splits, so this assumes distributions were reinvested. Hover or tap the chart for exact values.
IYE Drawdown
The "underwater" chart: IYE's decline from its highest prior value at each point in time. It shows how deep past losses ran and how long the fund took to recover to break-even.
What If You'd Invested in IYE?
See what a lump sum in IYE would have grown to, with the option to add a regular monthly contribution on top. Figures use total returns — dividends are assumed reinvested.
Past performance doesn't predict future results. Assumes contributions on the first trading day of each month, no trading costs or taxes, and reinvested distributions. History is limited to the range published in the site's daily return data.
Overview
The iShares U.S. Energy ETF (IYE) is an energy-focused fund issued by iShares with $1.85 billion in assets under management. It holds a B grade with a score of 68.5 out of 100, ranking 6th out of 10 peers in its category and 127th among all tracked ETFs. The fund charges an expense ratio of 0.37%, slightly above the category median of 0.36%, while offering a dividend yield of 1.21% compared to the median 1.53%. Concentration is notable, with the top ten holdings comprising 68.9% of assets and Exxon Mobil representing the largest single position at 21.7%.
Price action has accelerated significantly over the longer term, with the fund up 46.47% over the past year and 40.92% year-to-date. This strong recent performance contrasts with a more modest 1-day decline of 0.94%, though the 1-week gain of 2.23% suggests short-term momentum. The current price of $67.73 sits at 93.6% of its 52-week range, indicating it is near the top of its recent trading band. The fund’s rating was upgraded from C to B on August 6, 2026, reflecting this improved trajectory. Historical data is available for only 3.0 years, limiting the depth of the long-term record.
The fund exhibits a beta of -0.04, indicating minimal correlation with broader market movements over the measured period. Annualized volatility stands at 21.17%, which is classified as moderate, while the maximum drawdown has reached -20.37%. A Sharpe ratio of 1.96 suggests that returns have been strong relative to the risk taken. Liquidity is characterized by an average daily volume of 976,930 shares and a bid-ask spread of 3.74%, which may impact trading costs for larger orders.
AI-generated summary based on the data on this page.
IYE Top Holdings
| # | Holding | % of Net Assets | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION | 21.72% | $388M |
| 2 | CHEVRON CORPORATION | 15.40% | $275M |
| 3 | CONOCOPHILLIPS | 6.51% | $116M |
| 4 | THE WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. | 4.38% | $78M |
| 5 | SLB N.V. | 3.94% | $70M |
| 6 | EOG RESOURCES, INC. | 3.55% | $63M |
| 7 | VALERO ENERGY CORPORATION | 3.54% | $63M |
| 8 | MARATHON PETROLEUM CORPORATION | 3.43% | $61M |
| 9 | PHILLIPS 66 | 3.32% | $59M |
| 10 | BAKER HUGHES COMPANY | 3.12% | $56M |
Holdings as of 2026-04-30 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 68.9% of net assets — a rough gauge of concentration risk (the higher this figure, the more the fund's return depends on a handful of names). To see how IYE's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.
Which Funds Overlap With IYE
Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with IYE's top 10 — VDE overlaps most, holding 8 of the same companies as IYE's top 10 (60.6% of IYE's assets).
| ETF | Name | Shared Companies | IYE Weight | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VDE | Vanguard Energy Index Fund ETF Shares | 8 | 60.6% | EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION, CHEVRON CORPORATION, CONOCOPHILLIPS… |
| FENY | Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF | 8 | 60.6% | EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION, CHEVRON CORPORATION, CONOCOPHILLIPS… |
| XLE | State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | 7 | 57.5% | EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION, CHEVRON CORPORATION, CONOCOPHILLIPS… |
| IEO | iShares U.S. Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF | 5 | 20.4% | CONOCOPHILLIPS, VALERO ENERGY CORPORATION, MARATHON PETROLEUM CORPORATION… |
| VOE | Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap Value ETF | 3 | 10.3% | VALERO ENERGY CORPORATION, MARATHON PETROLEUM CORPORATION, PHILLIPS 66 |
Compares the top 10 reported holdings of each fund, so it's a floor on true overlap — two S&P 500 trackers overlap ~100% even when only 10 names are listed. Use the Stock Overlap tool to search by individual company.
Market Backdrop
10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.77% (as of 2026-09-03) — The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds — the standard "risk-free rate" benchmark used to contextualize this fund’s Sharpe ratio and returns.
CBOE Volatility Index (VIX): 14.32 (as of 2026-09-03) — A real-time gauge of expected S&P 500 volatility over the next 30 days — useful context for this fund’s own volatility label.
Federal Funds Rate: 3.63% (as of 2026-08-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.
What IYE's Fees Cost You
IYE charges an expense ratio of 0.37% a year, deducted automatically from the fund's value. Small percentages compound into real money — adjust the figures below to see the impact on your own numbers.
Assumes a constant gross return and no additional contributions — a simplification, but it isolates exactly what the expense ratio costs. Try the full fee calculator to model contributions and compare any two funds.
IYE Dividend Income Estimator
IYE currently yields 1.21%. Enter an amount to see the income that implies, or set a monthly income target to see the investment it would take.
Based on the fund's current trailing yield, which varies with price and distributions — treat it as an estimate, not a guarantee. Yields are not adjusted for tax.
IYE Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment
Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 3.74% and average daily volume is 977K/day. Tighter spreads and higher volume mean lower round-trip trading costs; this is a live-market snapshot and can widen during volatile sessions. AUM of $1.85B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.
Domicile & tax treatment: IYE is a US-domiciled, SEC-registered ('40 Act) exchange-traded fund. Dividends and capital gains distributions are reported to US investors on Form 1099-DIV, and the fund is not subject to the PFIC reporting or UCITS-specific rules that apply to Irish- or Luxembourg-domiciled funds. Non-US investors should note that US-domiciled ETFs are generally subject to 30% US withholding tax on dividends (unless reduced by treaty) and to US estate tax exposure on the position — Irish-domiciled UCITS ETFs tracking the same index often avoid both, which is why non-US residents frequently prefer the UCITS equivalent where one exists. This is general information, not tax advice — consult a tax professional for your situation.
IYE Performance History
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1-Day | -0.94% |
| 1-Week | +2.23% |
| 1-Month | +9.40% |
| 3-Month | +11.43% |
| 6-Month | +14.51% |
| YTD | +40.92% |
| 1-Year | +46.47% |
| 3-Year | +50.49% |
How IYE Compares to Other Energy ETFs
| Rank | Grade | Ticker | Name | 1-Year | Exp. Ratio | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #34 | B+ |
XLE | State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | +48.31% | 0.08% | $41.4B |
| #54 | B |
VDE | Vanguard Energy Index Fund ETF Shares | +48.24% | 0.09% | $13.1B |
| #55 | B |
MLPX | Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF | +29.98% | 0.45% | $3.68B |
| #86 | B |
FENY | Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF | +48.35% | 0.084% | $2.14B |
| #105 | B |
AMLP | Alerian MLP ETF | +25.32% | 1.01% | $13.4B |
| #127 | B |
IYE | iShares U.S. Energy ETF | +46.47% | 0.37% | $1.85B |
| #206 | C |
OIH | VanEck Oil Services ETF | +68.69% | 0.35% | $2.02B |
| #209 | C |
IEO | iShares U.S. Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF | +53.27% | 0.37% | $622M |
| #213 | C |
XOP | State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF | +47.55% | 0.35% | $3.99B |
| #394 | D |
ICLN | iShares Global Clean Energy ETF | +25.31% | 0.38% | $2.18B |