IXN - iShares Global Tech ETF

NYSEArca - NYSEArca Delayed Price. Currency in USD
179.43
+0.04 (+0.02%)
At close: 4:00PM EDT
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Previous Close179.39
Open179.57
Bid0.00 x 1200
Ask0.00 x 1100
Day's Range179.37 - 180.06
52 Week Range134.75 - 183.31
Volume53,524
Avg. Volume116,384
Net Assets2.46B
NAV179.29
PE Ratio (TTM)64.61
Yield0.82%
YTD Return25.08%
Beta (3Y Monthly)1.18
Expense Ratio (net)0.47%
Inception Date2001-11-12
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