
The iShares U.S. Thematic Rotation Active ETF seeks long-term capital appreciation.
Is THRO's expense ratio expensive, average, or a steal for its category?
Pro reveals the verdict on a 5-tier spectrum calibrated against ICI 2025 industry averages, with strategy-aware bands so the comparison is meaningful.

Shares of iShares U.S. Thematic Rotation Active ETF (NYSEARCA:THRO - Get Free Report) reached a new 52-week high during trading on Monday. The stock traded as high as $44.70 and last traded at $44.7050, with a volume of 282495 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at $44.43. iShares U.S. Thematic Rotation Active ETF Stock

I maintain a Buy rating on the iShares US Thematic Rotation Active ETF owing to its factor mix and encouraging performance. Due to recent additions and deletions, THRO's IT-heavy portfolio now exhibits even stronger GARP characteristics, including a lower PEG ratio, reinforcing the bullish thesis. THRO has outperformed IVV slightly since the beginning of 2026, and I expect it to maintain its edge into 2027.

I maintain a Buy rating on the iShares US Thematic Rotation Active ETF, reaffirming the original thesis from September 2025. Compared to IVV, the IT-heavy THRO portfolio has a GARP tilt (i.e., a combination of a high EY and impressive earnings growth), which is supportive of further outperformance. THRO has outperformed the S&P 500 index since September. Since its inception in 2021, it has delivered a stronger total return than IVV, as it captured around 105% of its upside.


Thematic ETFs have maintained their impressive momentum in early 2026, building on a resurgent 2025. After gathering $23 billion last year, the category added another $4 billion in January alone.