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iShares Self-Driving EV and Tech ETF (IDRV)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/07/2025: IDRV (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit -13.81% | Avg. Invested days 47 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
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Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 1.57 | 52 Weeks Range 24.23 - 31.77 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 24.23 - 31.77 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
Upturn AI SWOT
iShares Self-Driving EV and Tech ETF
ETF Overview
Overview
The iShares Self-Driving EV and Tech ETF (IDRV) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of companies that may benefit from the development of autonomous vehicles and electric vehicles, and related technologies.
Reputation and Reliability
BlackRock is the world's largest asset manager and has a strong reputation for providing reliable and innovative ETFs.
Management Expertise
BlackRock has a large team of experienced investment professionals dedicated to managing its ETF products.
Investment Objective
Goal
To track the investment results of an index composed of companies that may benefit from the development of autonomous vehicles and electric vehicles, and related technologies.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: The ETF tracks the ICE Autonomous & Electric Vehicles Index, a rules-based index designed to provide exposure to companies that may benefit from the development of autonomous and electric vehicles and related technologies.
Composition The ETF primarily holds stocks of companies involved in autonomous driving, electric vehicles, battery technology, and related technological innovations.
Market Position
Market Share: Data unavailable.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 283900000
Competitors
Key Competitors
- Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF (DRIV)
- KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF (KARS)
Competitive Landscape
The competitive landscape includes several ETFs focused on the autonomous and electric vehicle sectors. IDRV benefits from BlackRock's strong brand, but DRIV and KARS provide similar exposure with potentially different weighting schemes or expense ratios.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Historical performance data is not provided in this summary, but can be obtained from financial data providers.
Benchmark Comparison: Benchmark comparison requires further data from financial data providers. The ICE Autonomous & Electric Vehicles Index serves as the benchmark.
Expense Ratio: 0.47
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
The average trading volume of IDRV demonstrates sufficient liquidity for most investors.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread is generally tight, reflecting good liquidity and ease of trading.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Economic indicators such as interest rates and GDP growth, sector growth forecasts for the EV and autonomous driving industries, and overall market sentiment influence IDRV's performance.
Growth Trajectory
The growth trajectory hinges on the adoption rate of EVs and autonomous driving technologies, technological advancements, and regulatory support for these sectors. Changes to strategy and holdings are typical for ETFs that track specific indexes.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
IDRV benefits from BlackRock's established brand and extensive distribution network. Its investment strategy, while not unique, offers exposure to a broad range of companies in the autonomous and electric vehicle ecosystem. The ETF's size and liquidity also contribute to its competitive edge. The competitive edge primarily includes a well-established firm (BlackRock) with a strong reputation.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
The fund can exhibit high volatility due to concentration in technology and automotive sectors.
Market Risk
Market risk associated with underlying assets includes technological obsolescence, regulatory changes, and cyclical downturns in the automotive and technology industries.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
The ideal investor is someone who believes in the long-term growth potential of the autonomous and electric vehicle industries, and is seeking a diversified exposure to the sector. They can tolerate potentially high volatility.
Market Risk
IDRV may be best suited for long-term investors who are comfortable with sector-specific risk. Not suitable for risk-averse investors.
Summary
The iShares Self-Driving EV and Tech ETF (IDRV) provides exposure to companies involved in autonomous driving and electric vehicle technologies. It is managed by BlackRock and tracks the ICE Autonomous & Electric Vehicles Index. While the ETF benefits from the growth potential of these industries, it also carries sector-specific risks and may exhibit higher volatility. Investors should carefully consider their risk tolerance and investment horizon before investing.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- iShares website
- ETF.com
- Bloomberg
Disclaimers:
The data provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Please consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About iShares Self-Driving EV and Tech ETF
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The index is composed of equity securities of companies listed in one of 43 developed or emerging market countries that derive a certain specified percentage of their revenue from selected autonomous or electric vehicle-related industries, as defined by IDI. The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of the index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of the index.

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