Key Highlights

  • The fund holds 340 developed-market stocks outside the United States with value characteristics.
  • Toyota Motor, HSBC Holdings and Shell are among the largest positions by market value.
  • Net asset value is $42.94, after a one-day gain of $1.23, or 2.94%.
  • The expense ratio is 0.31%, and distributions are paid semi-annually.

Value-oriented investing has a long history in international equities, and the iShares MSCI Intl Value Factor ETF (NYSEARCA:IVLU) applies that approach to developed markets outside the United States. Figures in this article are current to November 9, 2026. The fund seeks to track an index of international developed-market stocks with value characteristics, giving investors a diversified route to companies outside the U.S. that share those traits. Shares trade on NYSE Arca, and the fund has been listed since June 2015.

Fund Fact

Detail

Exchange and ticker

NYSE Arca: IVLU

Fund inception

June 16, 2015

Net assets

$4.60 billion

Net asset value

$42.94

Daily NAV change

+$1.23 (+2.94%)

Expense ratio

0.31%

30-day SEC yield

2.71%

Distribution frequency

Semi-annual

Number of holdings

340

Holdings and Country Spread

Toyota Motor represents about 2.3% of market value, HSBC Holdings about 2.0% and Shell about 1.9%. British American Tobacco, BNP Paribas and Banco Santander also appear among the top ten, reflecting a mix of automotive, banking and energy businesses.

The portfolio spans Japan, the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Switzerland and other developed markets. With 340 positions, the effect of any single company on the fund is diluted.

Trading and Price Movement

The net asset value rose $1.23 in the latest session, a gain of 2.94%. Shares outstanding total about 107.1 million, and the 30-day average Volume of roughly 1.3 million shares points to heavy trading. The median bid-ask spread of 0.02% is narrow.

The premium of 0.20 to NAV in recent figures means shares traded slightly above the value of underlying holdings, a difference investors may notice when entering orders.

Costs, Income and Risk Factors

The expense ratio is 0.31%, comprising a management fee of 0.30% and other expenses of 0.01%. Distributions are paid semi-annually, and the 30-day SEC Yield of 2.71% reflects a meaningful income component.

International investing involves currency movements, political developments and differing regulatory frameworks. Factor-based strategies may underperform broader markets for extended periods when targeted characteristics fall out of favor.

Final Word

The iShares MSCI Intl Value Factor ETF offers a systematic route to developed-market companies outside the United States that share value characteristics. Its diversified holdings, semi-annual income and moderate fee define its profile. Investors will consider how the value tilt fits alongside their other international and domestic Equity exposure.