USMV - iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol USA ETF

BATS - BATS Delayed Price. Currency in USD
56.23
+0.32 (+0.57%)
At close: 4:00PM EDT
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Previous Close55.91
Open55.97
Bid0.00 x 1400
Ask0.00 x 27000
Day's Range55.89 - 56.29
52 Week Range49.52 - 56.29
Volume1,104,539
Avg. Volume1,435,149
Net Assets15.19B
NAV54.90
PE Ratio (TTM)N/A
Yield1.80%
YTD Return5.08%
Beta (3y)0.68
Expense Ratio (net)0.15%
Inception Date2011-10-18
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