BlackRock's iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV), one of the most profitable exchange-traded funds (ETFs) managed by BlackRock, is rapidly approaching a significant milestone: $100 billion in assets under management (AUM). As of October 3, 2025, IVV's net assets have reached AUD 12,401,191,901.900.
IVV: A snapshot The iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) seeks to mirror the investment results of the S&P 500 index, which is composed of large-capitalization U.S. equities. IVV provides investors with exposure to large, well-established U.S. companies. The ETF is considered a core holding for long-term, buy-and-hold portfolios, offering diversified exposure to a significant portion of the global market capitalization. IVV is managed by BlackRock Fund Advisors. BlackRock is the largest ETF provider in the U.S. stock market, with 460 ETFs listed and $3.84 trillion in assets under management. As of 2025, BlackRock's total assets under management are $12.5 trillion.
Key Features of IVV: * Diversification: IVV offers exposure to 503 holdings, providing broad diversification across various sectors. * Low Cost: With an expense ratio of just 0.03%, IVV is among the cheapest S&P 500 ETFs available. * Tax Efficiency: ETFs like IVV are generally more tax-efficient than mutual funds due to their structure and strategy. * Growth Potential: IVV is designed to serve as a core portfolio holding, targeting long-term growth.
Performance & Holdings The iShares Core S&P 500 ETF offers investors exposure to leading U.S. companies. As of June 30, 2025, the top 10 holdings of the fund were Nvidia (NVDA) at 15.60%, Microsoft (MSFT) at 14.97%, Apple (AAPL) at 12.41%, Amazon (AMZN) at 6.11%, Broadcom (AVGO) at 4.73%, Meta (META) at 4.62%, Merck (MRK/B) at 4.32%, Tesla (TSLA) at 4.22%, JP Morgan Chase & Co. (JPM) at 4.20%, and Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) at 3.20%. These holdings are subject to change. The fund maintains a diversified portfolio, aligning with the S&P 500 Index. As of October 2, 2025, the NAV (Net Asset Value) was $672.27. The 12-month trailing yield as of August 31, 2025, was 1.23%.
IVV vs. Competitors While IVV is gaining ground, the ETF market is competitive. Vanguard now owns 30.1% of the total equity ETF market, while BlackRock holds 29.4%. BlackRock remains the largest U.S. ETF issuer overall. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) and the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) are major competitors in the S&P 500 index tracking space.
Factors Behind IVV's Growth IVV's rapid growth can be attributed to several factors, including its low expense ratio, the increasing popularity of ETFs, and the overall performance of the S&P 500 index. Investors added $29.5 billion to ETFs in January alone, and as the stock market improved in the second half of 2023, assets in investment vehicles grew. BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), launched in January 2024, quickly became the world's largest bitcoin fund, demonstrating BlackRock's ability to attract significant assets.
Inflows and Outflows In September 2025, the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) saw significant inflows, gaining $2.3 billion. BlackRock's AI-focused fund, the iShares AI Innovation and Tech Active ETF (BAI), also saw inflows, while the iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW) experienced outflows.
iShares: An ETF Leader BlackRock's iShares is a leader in the ETF industry, offering diversification, value, and tax efficiency. iShares has the most first-quartile U.S. ETFs of any ETF provider over a trailing five-year return period. With a wide range of ETFs and a commitment to innovation, iShares continues to be a popular choice for investors.
