iShares (Thurs.)
Published: Jul 31, 2025
This content is for informational purposes only. This should not be construed as solicitation. The general public should consult their financial advisor for additional information related to investment decisions.

There are no changes to any of the iShares models this week. As we’ve previously discussed, precious metals have been a reliable area of relative strength over the last year. Precious metals currently rank second of 41 in the NDW Group Matrix and 12th out of 134 groups in the Asset Class Group Scores.

 Investors interested in adding precious metals exposure may wish to consider the iShares MSCI Global Silver Miners ETF (SLVP). SLVP currently has a near-perfect 5.73 fund score, 1.21 points better than the average for all precious metals funds, and a positive 1.99 score direction. On its default chart, SLVP has given two consecutive buy signals and reached a new multi-year high earlier this month. The fund has now pulled back to support at $17.75 and sits near the middle of its 10-week trading band, offering an entry point for long positions. Beyond $17.75, SLVP’s chart shows further support at $17.50 and $17.25. Year-to-date (through 7/30) SLVP has gained 53% on a price return basis.

This section of the report categorizes select iShares Fixed Income and Currency ETPs by their respective fund groups. Along with each group, you can view the Average Group Score, which is an average of the scores of all funds represented in that particular group. Those iShares ETFs that meet or exceed the Average Group Score will be highlighted in green in order to easily view those ETFs that have superior strength within their respective group. You want to focus on those ETFs that exhibit superior strength when looking to add new exposure to a particular group.

Global Fixed Income Symbol Name Score
Average Group Score: 3.3 ISHG iShares S&P Citigroup 1-3 Year Intl. Treas. Bond ETF 3.06
EMB iShares JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF 3.01
IGOV iShares S&P Citigroup International Treasury Bond ETF 2.77
High Yield Symbol Name Score
Average Group Score: 3.1 HYG iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF 2.74
PFF iShares Preferred & Income Securities ETF 0.97
Corporate Bonds Symbol Name Score
Average Group Score: 2.9 IGSB iShares Trust iShares 1-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF 2.99
LQD iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corp. Bond ETF 2.63
FLOT iShares Floating Rate Note ETF 2.60
Inflation Protection Bonds Symbol Name Score
Average Group Score: 2.8 STIP iShares Barclays 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF 2.81
TIP iShares Barclays US Treasury Inflation Protected Securities 1.33
Broad Fixed Income Symbol Name Score
Average Group Score: 2.5 IGLB iShares 10+ Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF 2.19
IGIB iShares Investment Grade Systematic Bond ETF 2.18
USIG iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF 2.06
AGG iShares US Core Bond ETF 1.55
MBB iShares Barclays MBS Fixed-Rate Bond ETF 1.32
Agency Bonds Symbol Name Score
Average Group Score: 2.4 AGZ iShares Barclays Agency Bond ETF 1.76
Treasury Bonds Symbol Name Score
Average Group Score: 2.4 SHY iShares Barclays 1-3 Year Tres. Bond ETF 2.74
SHV iShares Barclays Short Treasury Bond ETF 2.28
GVI iShares Barclays Intermediate Government/Credit Bond ETF 2.09
IEI iShares Barclays 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF 1.88
GBF iShares Barclays Government Credit Bond ETF 1.42
IEF iShares Barclays 7-10 Year Tres. Bond ETF 1.11
TLH iShares Barclays 10-20 Year Treasury Bond ETF 0.84
TLT iShares Barclays 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF 0.57
Municipal Bonds Symbol Name Score
Average Group Score: 2.0 SUB iShares Short-Term National Muni Bond ETF 3.44
CMF iShares California Municipal Bond ETF 0.39
NYF iShares New York Muni Bond ETF 0.37
MUB iShares National Municipal Bond ETF 0.26
 

The distribution curve places each ETF on a bell curve according to their respective degrees of overbought or oversold status using a 10-week distribution. ETFs that are statistically oversold will appear on the left-hand side of the bell curve, while those that have become statistically overbought will appear on the right-hand side of the bell curve. Perhaps the most useful attribute of this feature is that it displays the entire universe on the curve at one time with an "average level" to give us a general picture of whether the iShare ETF universe is generally overbought on a near-term basis, or generally oversold. Our best opportunities are to buy strong market ETFs that have regressed back toward mean conditions based on market weakness, or have become oversold based upon extreme market weakness. 

Weekly Distribution is a short-term gauge that is most helpful in timing entry and exit points, while the longer-term information of trend and relative strength is a more controlling factor in the decision of whether to buy or sell. The Distribution Curve below displays those ETFs with positive RS in uppercase letters and those ETFs with poor RS versus the market in lowercase letters. As well, those ETFs that are on a Point & Figure Buy signal appear in Green letters, while those on Sell signals can appear in Red letters. Box Color indicates the Sector Status Rating. Green = Favored, Yellow = Average, and Red = Unfavored.

Average Level

19.80

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This section of the report categorizes select iShares ETFs by their respective broad group. Along with each group, you can view the Average Group Score, which is an average of the scores of all funds represented in that particular group. Those iShares ETFs that meet or exceed the Average Group Score will be highlighted in green in order to easily view those ETFs that have superior strength within their respective group. You want to focus on those ETFs that exhibit superior strength when looking to add new exposure to a particular group.

Large Cap Funds Symbol Name Score
Average Group Score: 4.1 IVW iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF 5.82
IWY iShares Russell Top 200 Growth ETF 5.74
OEF iShares S&P 100 ETF 5.60
IYY iShares Dow Jones U.S. ETF 5.57
IWL iShares Russell Top 200 ETF 5.44
IWB iShares Russell 1000 ETF 5.34
IVV iShares S&P 500 Index 5.28
IWX iShares Russell Top 200 Value ETF 3.65
IVE iShares S&P 500 Value ETF 3.35
IWD iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF 3.00
Global Funds Symbol Name Score
Average Group Score: 3.9 EEM iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF 4.38
EPP iShares MSCI Pacific ex-Japan Index Fund 4.25
BKF iShares MSCI BRIC ETF 4.25
IEV iShares Europe ETF 3.86
EFA iShares MSCI EAFE ETF 3.83
JPXN iShares JPX-Nikkei 400 ETF 3.65
ILF iShares S&P Latin America 40 ETF 3.08
Sector Funds Symbol Name Score
Average Group Score: 3.7 IAI iShares U.S. Broker Dealers & Securities Exchanges ETF 5.94
IAI iShares U.S. Broker Dealers & Securities Exchanges ETF 5.94
ITA iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF 5.90
IYW iShares U.S. Tech. ETF 5.72
IGV iShares North American Tech-Software ETF 5.70
IYF iShares U.S. Financial ETF 5.46
SOXX iShares Semiconductor ETF 5.36
IDGT iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estate ETF 5.29
IDU iShares U.S. Utilities ETF 5.27
IYC iShares US Consumer Discretionary ETF 4.52
IYZ iShares U.S. Telecom ETF 4.43
IYJ iShares U.S. Industrial ETF 4.14
IHI iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF 3.54
IAT iShares U.S. Regional Banks ETF 3.17
IAK iShares U.S. Insurance ETF 2.91
IYT iShares U.S. Transportation ETF 2.89
IEZ iShares U.S. Oil Equip. & Svcs. ETF 2.72
IYK iShares US Consumer Staples ETF 2.50
IEO iShares U.S. Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF 2.47
IBB iShares Biotechnology ETF 2.37
IHE iShares U.S. Pharmaceuticals ETF 2.24
IYE iShares U.S. Energy ETF 2.07
ITB iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF 2.00
IYM iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF 1.96
IGE iShares North American Natural Resources ETF 1.47
IYH iShares U.S. Healthcare ETF 1.33
ICF iShares Select U.S. REIT ETF 0.49
IHF iShares U.S. Healthcare Providers ETF 0.07
Mid Cap Funds Symbol Name Score
Average Group Score: 3.7 IWP iShares Russell Midcap Growth ETF 4.79
IJH iShares S&P MidCap 400 Index Fund 3.71
IWR iShares Russell Midcap ETF 3.53
IWS iShares Russell Midcap Value ETF 3.16
IJK iShares S&P MidCap 400 Growth ETF 3.15
IJJ iShares S&P MidCap 400 Value ETF 2.08
Small Cap Funds Symbol Name Score
Average Group Score: 2.8 IWN iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF 2.46
IWO iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF 2.38
IWM iShares Russell 2000 ETF 1.41
IJT iShares S&P SmallCap 600 Growth ETF 1.36
IJR iShares S&P SmallCap 600 Index Fund 1.01
IJS iShares S&P SmallCap 600 Value ETF 0.97
 

Weekly Updates: No changes. 

iShares Sector Rotation Model ISHRSECT

ETF Name Symbol NDW Suggested Weighting Yield Date Added
iShares U.S. Utilities ETF IDU 14.286% 2.3528 04/09/2025
iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF IGM 14.286% 0.2261 09/06/2023
iShares North American Tech-Software ETF IGV 14.286% 0.0000 07/19/2023
iShares U.S. Financial ETF IYF 14.286% 1.2925 11/16/2022
iShares U.S. Industrial ETF IYJ 14.286% 0.8483 02/09/2011
iShares U.S. Tech. ETF IYW 14.286% 0.1929 05/31/2023
iShares U.S. Telecom ETF IYZ 14.286% 1.7776 02/26/2025
 

iShares Tactical Model ISHRTACTICAL

ETF Name Symbol NDW Suggested Weighting Yield Date Added
iShares COMEX Gold Trust IAU 12.500% 0.0000 05/07/2025
iShares North American Tech-Software ETF IGV 12.500% 0.0000 06/07/2023
iShares S&P 500 Index IVV 12.500% 1.2881 12/20/2023
iShares US Consumer Discretionary ETF IYC 12.500% 0.5112 12/24/2024
iShares U.S. Industrial ETF IYJ 12.500% 0.8483 02/21/2024
iShares U.S. Broker Dealers & Securities Exchanges ETF IAI 12.500% 0.9564 08/14/2024
iShares U.S. Insurance ETF IAK 12.500% 1.7698 04/06/2022
iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF ITA 12.500% 0.5778 03/15/2023

iShares International Model ISHRINTL

ETF Name Symbol NDW Suggested Weighting Yield Date Added
iShares MSCI Italy ETF EWI 20.000% 2.8687 05/10/2023
iShares MSCI Israel ETF EIS 20.000% 1.1030 12/11/2024
iShares MSCI Peru and Global Exposure ETF EPU 20.000% 4.4779 06/05/2024
iShares MSCI Poland ETF EPOL 20.000% 4.1657 03/13/2024
iShares Dow Jones U.S. ETF IYY 20.000% 1.0364 08/07/2024

iShares Fixed Income Model ISHRFIXED

ETF Name Symbol NDW Suggested Weighting Yield Date Added
iShares JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF EMB 20.000% 5.4853 08/07/2024
iShares Global High Yield Corp Bond ETF GHYG 20.000% 5.8471 02/08/2023
IShares Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF EMHY 20.000% 7.0928 01/25/2023
iShares JP Morgan EM Corporate Bond ETF CEMB 20.000% 5.1726 03/12/2025
iShares JP Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF LEMB 20.000% 0.0000 01/18/2023

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