
With no changes to any of the iShares models this week, we look at the iShares US Brokers Dealers & Securities ETF (IAI).
There are no changes to any of the iShares models this week. After undergoing a period of consolidation, the iShares US Broker Dealers & Securities Exchanges ETF (IAI) broke a triple top at $180 in last month’s trading. The fund now sits in near the middle of its trading band in the prior consolidation range, offering an entry point for long exposure. IAI has a strong 5.46 fund score, which is 1.55 points better than the average for all financial services funds, and a positive 1.84 score direction. IAI has shown durable relative strength as it has been on a market RS buy signal since 2016 and has been a holding in the iShares Tactical Model (ISHRTACTICAL) for more than a year.
The recent consolidation has established support at $170 as IAI rallied from this level twice in August. Year-to-date (through 10/8) IAI has gained 21.89% on a price return basis.