IYZ ETF Analysis: U.S. Telecommunications | BATS

Communications | BATS, USA | Market Cap: 1.181m USD | 12M Return: 38.6% | Charts, Fundamentals & Technical Analysis

Wireless, Broadband, Internet, Telecommunications
Total Rating 74
Safety 68
Buy Signal -0.19
Communications
Category Rotation: +3.0
TER: 0.40%
AUM: 1.18B
Avg Turnover: 44.3M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility17.4%
VaR 5th Pctl3.13%
VaR vs Median0.17%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio1.54
Rel. Str. IBD66.5
Rel. Str. Peer Group75
Character TTM
Beta0.853
Beta Downside0.761
Hurst Exponent0.425
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD13.85%
CAGR/Max DD1.78
CAGR/Mean DD6.63

Warnings

Fakeout

Tailwinds

No distinct edge detected

Seasonality 10.5 years of data

Jan +1.0% 40
Feb -4.0% 30
Mar -1.0% 36
Apr +0.3% 0
May +0.1% 5
Jun -0.5% 13
Jul +0.6% 23
Aug +0.2% 22
Sep -2.8% 10
Oct -1.2% 37
Nov +1.5% 20
Dec -0.3% 5

How good or bad each month usually is (without trend). The score below shows how much you can trust it: 0 = pure chance, >40 gets interesting and >55 is strong.

Description: IYZ U.S. Telecommunications

The iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF (IYZ) is a passively managed fund that tracks the U.S. telecommunications sector, as defined by FTSE Russell. Under its investment policy, the fund commits at least 80% of its assets to the component securities of its underlying index, or to investments with substantially identical economic characteristics. The fund is structured as a non-diversified ETF, which allows for greater concentration in individual securities within the telecommunications sector relative to diversified funds. Listed on BATS since May 2000, IYZ provides targeted exposure to U.S.-listed companies operating in the communications industry.

The U.S. telecommunications sector encompasses a range of business activities, including the provision of fixed-line and wireless voice services, broadband internet access, data transmission, and the manufacture of related networking infrastructure and equipment. Companies in this space typically generate revenue through subscription-based service models, usage fees, and long-term contracts with both consumer and enterprise customers. The sector is generally characterized by high capital expenditures due to the ongoing need to maintain and upgrade physical network assets.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • 5G adoption lifts wireless ARPU and subscriber growth
  • Surging fiber broadband demand offsets legacy declines
  • Cable MVNOs intensify mobile pricing pressure on carriers
What is the price of IYZ shares?

As of July 28, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 40.58 with a total of 460,549 shares traded. Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.40%, over one month by -4.45%, over three months by -1.71% and over the past year by +38.64%.

Current recommended Stop Loss: 39.50 (which is 2.7% or 1.3 ATR below the current price).

Is IYZ a buy, sell or hold?

U.S. Telecommunications has no consensus analysts rating.