IDU - iShares U.S. Utilities ETF

NYSEArca - NYSEArca Delayed Price. Currency in USD
145.03
+0.15 (+0.10%)
At close: 3:59PM EDT
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Previous Close144.88
Open145.38
Bid0.00 x 1200
Ask0.00 x 1300
Day's Range145.02 - 145.95
52 Week Range123.24 - 149.41
Volume35,629
Avg. Volume80,780
Net Assets795.79M
NAV145.06
PE Ratio (TTM)N/A
Yield2.63%
YTD Return8.84%
Beta (3Y Monthly)0.22
Expense Ratio (net)0.43%
Inception Date2000-06-12
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