IDU - iShares U.S. Utilities ETF

NYSEArca - NYSEArca Delayed Price. Currency in USD
151.48
-0.40 (-0.26%)
At close: 4:00PM EDT
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Previous Close151.88
Open152.55
Bid150.98 x 1000
Ask153.06 x 800
Day's Range150.48 - 152.55
52 Week Range127.66 - 154.46
Volume301,812
Avg. Volume69,440
Net Assets890.71M
NAV151.83
PE Ratio (TTM)N/A
Yield2.63%
YTD Return14.01%
Beta (3Y Monthly)0.24
Expense Ratio (net)0.43%
Inception Date2000-06-12
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