IAT ETF

A strong economy keeps the S&P 500 near highs, with potential post-election gains for regional banks. The iShares U.S. Regional Banks ETF offers value with a 3.2% dividend and low P/E ratio, despite sector risks. November often boosts IAT, with technicals showing support near current levels and potential upside.

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Launched on 05/01/2006, the iShares U.S. Regional Banks ETF (IAT) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Financials - Regional Banks segment of the equity market.

The iShares U.S. Regional Banks ETF (IAT) was launched on 05/01/2006, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Financials - Regional Banks segment of the equity market.

iShares U.S. Regional Banks ETF is heavily exposed to commercial real estate loans, leading to potential losses ahead of a huge CRE maturity wall. A lot of that debt is office real estate, which is the source of the problems. Profligacy in the years leading up to now means security is pretty low, and while NII is turning around as loan growth continues, dividends are being cut and charge-offs rising.

Regional banks have seen a strong relief rally in recent months. At current levels, valuations are higher, and future earnings expectations are more optimistic. With more potential headwinds than tailwinds ahead, I would exercise caution on low-cost regional ETFs.

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Financials - Regional Banks segment of the equity market, the iShares U.S. Regional Banks ETF (IAT) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 05/01/2006.

The iShares U.S. Regional Banks ETF (IAT) was launched on 05/01/2006, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Financials - Regional Banks segment of the equity market.

iShares US Regional Banks ETF, which tracks the Dow Jones U.S. Select Regional Banks Index, has underperformed the broader market over the past year. We touch upon some of the underlying conditions afflicting regional banks. We measure IAT's qualities versus its largest peer - KRE.