(OEF) iShares S&P 100 - Ratings and Ratios

The iShares S&P 100 ETF (OEF) tracks the performance of the S&P 100 Index, which is designed to measure the large-capitalization sector of the U.S. equity market. The fund provides exposure to the 100 largest publicly traded U.S. companies, as determined by market capitalization. OEF is a cost-effective way for investors to gain diversified exposure to the most prominent U.S. corporations, which often have significant influence over market trends and economic performance.

OEF is structured as a non-diversified investment company, meaning it can invest a higher percentage of its assets in a smaller number of securities compared to diversified funds. The fund typically invests at least 80% of its total assets in the component securities of the S&P 100 Index. The remaining 20% can be allocated to certain derivatives, such as futures, options, and swap contracts, as well as cash and cash equivalents, to manage risk, enhance returns, or facilitate trading. This approach allows the fund to closely replicate the performance of its underlying index while maintaining operational flexibility.