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iShares Morningstar Value ETF(ILCV)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for ILCV
10/28/2026: ILCV (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
The iShares Morningstar Value ETF (ILCV) provides broad, cost-effective exposure to large-capitalization U.S. companies that exhibit value characteristics. It utilizes the Morningstar US Large Cap Broad Value Index to filter for companies based on fundamental metrics, offering a balanced approach compared to growth-oriented funds. Its primary strengths include a low expense ratio, high issuer quality through BlackRock, and robust diversification across cyclically sensitive sectors. Investors should monitor interest rate trends and sector rotations, as the fund is susceptible to economic cycles impacting industries like financials and energy. ILCV is best suited for long-term investors looking to build a stable, value-tilted core equity portfolio.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
ETF holdings, costs, diversification, valuation, risks, and market conditions provide supporting context about the fund.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Weak fit | The fund specifically excludes high-growth stocks, making it unsuitable for those seeking aggressive capital appreciation. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Momentum investors may find limited utility here unless value factors are specifically outperforming broader markets. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | The fund is explicitly designed for investors seeking exposure to undervalued large-cap companies with solid fundamentals. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Strong fit | Value-tilted portfolios often naturally include dividend-paying companies, providing a steady income stream. |
| Low-risk investor | Medium | While more stable than pure growth funds, it remains an equity-based investment subject to broad market volatility. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
The ideal investor is a long-term, cost-conscious individual seeking core equity exposure with a bias toward undervalued companies.
Suitability
ILCV is best suited for long-term passive investors who prefer a 'buy-and-hold' strategy rather than active traders.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | Medium | As an equity fund, it is subject to standard market fluctuations inherent in the stock market. |
| Market risk | Medium / high | General market downturns will negatively impact the fund's net asset value. |
| Concentration | Medium | The fund is well-diversified across sectors, reducing single-industry risk. |
| Tracking/expense | Low | The low expense ratio and efficient management minimize the impact of tracking error on investor returns. |
| Liquidity | Low | High trading volume ensures investors can trade shares with minimal price impact. |
| Business/sector quality | Medium | The value tilt may over-weight sectors that are sensitive to specific economic cycles. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
ILCV historically exhibits volatility consistent with the broader US large-cap equity market, though it can be lower than pure growth indices during market drawdowns.
Market Risk
The primary risk is systematic market risk, where broad economic downturns lower the valuation of most holdings in the fund.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sector | Financials | 21 | Financial stocks are heavily represented in value indices due to their often lower price-to-book ratios. |
| Sector | Health Care | 18 | Health care provides defensive exposure that often aligns with value investing criteria. |
| Sector | Industrials | 14 | Industrial companies represent a significant portion of the value factor, reflecting classic cyclical exposure. |
| Sector | Energy | 12 | Energy sector holdings often contribute to the value orientation of the fund through cyclical valuation metrics. |
| Sector | Other Sectors | 35 | Remaining weight is distributed across Consumer Defensive, Technology, Utilities, and other diversified sectors. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Very Smooth
The stock has followed a highly orderly price path with minimal short-term disruption.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 46.28% | Avg. Invested days 86 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  5.0 | ETF Returns Performance  5.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/28/2026 |
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