iShares Latin America 40 ETF (ILF)
| Assets | $4.39B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.47% |
| PE Ratio | 14.14 |
| Shares Out | 120.00M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.34 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.66% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Payout Ratio | 51.82% |
| 1-Year Return | +57.24% |
| Volume | 6,308,272 |
| Open | 36.53 |
| Previous Close | 36.80 |
| Day's Range | 36.41 - 36.92 |
| 52-Week Low | 20.97 |
| 52-Week High | 37.42 |
| Beta | 0.78 |
| Holdings | 56 |
| Inception Date | Oct 25, 2001 |
About ILF
Fund Home PageThe iShares Latin America 40 ETF (ILF) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the S&P Latin America 40 index, a market-cap-weighted index of 40 of the largest Latin American firms. ILF was launched on Oct 25, 2001 and is issued by BlackRock.
Top 10 Holdings
54.76% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Vale S.A. | VALE | 9.17% |
| Nu Holdings Ltd. | NU | 8.50% |
| Itaú Unibanco Holding S.A. | ITUB | 7.51% |
| GRUPO MEXICO B | GMEXICOB.MX | 5.78% |
| Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras | PBR.A | 5.02% |
| Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras | PBR | 4.56% |
| Grupo Financiero Banorte, S.A.B. de C.V. | GFNORTEO | 4.12% |
| Credicorp Ltd. | BAP | 3.56% |
| AMERICA MOVIL B | AMXB.MX | 3.38% |
| Banco Bradesco S.A. | BBD | 3.16% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2025 | $0.20119 | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | $0.53995 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.59547 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.8941 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Jun 11, 2024 | $0.66197 | Jun 17, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.86027 | Dec 27, 2023 |
News
ILF: Strong Long-Term Record, But Lacks Broad Latin American Exposure
iShares Latin America 40 ETF offers exposure to the region's forty largest public companies. ILF's portfolio is heavily concentrated, with approximately 82% in Brazil and Mexico, limiting true regiona...
Foreign Stocks Extend Lead Over U.S. Shares In 2026
Global stocks are still outperforming US shares so far in 2026, extending last year's winning run. Using a set of ETFs through yesterday's close (Jan. 21), all the major equity regions of the world ar...
ILF: Latin America Positioned To Continue Outperforming Emerging Markets
iShares Latin America 40 ETF has surged 57% since late 2022, driven by strong regional equity performance. ILF offers diversified exposure to Latin America's largest companies, with a 0.47% fee and ne...
ILF: Latin America Large-Caps Resistant To AI-Valuation Jitters
The iShares Latin America 40 ETF invests in large-cap companies, primarily in Brazil, Mexico, and Chile. The ETF's zero percentage allocation to the information technology sector makes it appealing fo...
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ILF: Latin America With A High Dividend Yield
I recommend ILF for income-focused investors seeking emerging market exposure with a high and sustainable dividend yield and strong geographical diversification. ILF's portfolio is anchored in Brazil ...
Japan Trade Deal Boosts Return Premium For Foreign Stocks
Global equities ex-US were already leading US stocks in 2025 by a wide margin ahead of the trade deal announced this week between the US and Japan. Vanguard International Stock ETF rose sharply yester...
ILF: Valuation Meets Momentum, Upgrading To Buy
I am upgrading iShares Latin America 40 ETF to a buy, citing its strong YTD outperformance and improved momentum versus the S&P 500. ILF offers a compelling combination of low valuation (8.5x P/E), hi...
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ILF: Low Valuations, But Too Much Risk At A Rather Pessimistic Outlook
ILF offers exposure to Latin American markets, primarily Brazil and Mexico, but faces high volatility and political risks. The ETF has a high expense ratio of 0.48% and significant sector concentratio...
The Trump Factor Takes A Toll On Foreign Stocks
The election victory has fueled a strong rally in US equities, but Trump's comeback is seen as a new risk factor elsewhere as Washington prepares to pivot to new edition of an “America First” policy. ...
ILF: Latin American Stocks Are Cheap, But Bearish Relative Momentum
ILF remains a hold due to compelling valuation but weak technicals, underperforming the S&P 500 despite favorable sector rebounds. The ETF targets large-cap Latin American stocks, focusing on growth a...
ILF: Strong Latin American Equity ETF With High Yield And Low Valuation
Diversified funds are a good option for parking your savings and limiting risks compared to investing in single stocks. ILF focuses on Latin America and has exposure to sectors like mining, energy, an...
ILF: Focus On Latin America With A 5% Yield
The iShares Latin America 40 ETF (ILF) is an equities exchange traded fund focused on large capitalization Latin America companies. ILF is overweight Brazil and Mexico equities (over 80% of the fund),...
Enter The Dragon: Parsing Lunar New Year Opportunities Among Emerging Markets
China and Hong Kong markets had a humbling 2023 with equities down more than 10%. Beijing has also begun stepping up tourism and travel promotions, granting visa-free entry to 11 countries, with Singa...
ILF: Latin America Exposure Should The Cycle Favor It
iShares Latin America 40 ETF offers exposure to Latin America's potential high-growth ventures and established industries. The ILF ETF holds a diversified portfolio of 42 stocks, including top holding...
American Stocks Continue To Lead Global Equities Ex-U.S. In 2024
World stocks that hold US shares are up 1.6% year to date while foreign equities ex-US are down 1.5% in 2024. The Japanese stock market was a strong competitor vis-à-vis US shares last year too.
ILF: Value Seen In Latin America, Patience Needed For The Breakout
iShares Latin America 40 ETF has robust returns and relative strength compared to the S&P 500 in 2023. ILF has a high dividend yield and moderate expense ratio, but investors should be cautious due to...
ILF: Recent Developments
Latin American stocks have been one of the better-performing international / value equity market segments YTD. ILF is a simple Latin American stock index ETF, sports a 7.1% forward yield, and a cheap ...
ILF: Dollar Strength Weighs On Relative Returns, Bullish Seasonal Stretch Ahead
The US Dollar Index reached its highest level since early July, which usually leads to lower commodity prices, but this time oil prices have remained high. The iShares Latin America 40 ETF has perform...
Under The Radar Strength In Commodity And Emerging Market Stocks (Technical Analysis)
Emerging markets and commodities are showing strength amid a weak USD, which has a historical negative correlation with these sectors. Risk-on currencies like the Australian Dollar and Canadian Dollar...
iShares Latin America 40 ETF: Slow Growth And Double-Digit Dividend Yield
The growth trigger remains the recovery of the U.S. and Chinese economies as major trading partners. Most of the fund's companies are from cyclical or slow-growth sectors (materials, energy, financial...
Latin American Equities A Risky Bet Today, Wait For A Dip On ILF
Latin America 40 ETF is down over the last 6 months while most other areas are in the black. With high exposure to value and cyclical sectors, ILF may feature volatility in the coming months.