

IYLD is a diversified, multi-asset class ETF. It focuses on bonds, with significant equity, REIT, and alternative investments. Performance has been somewhat weak since inception, and much lower than that of CEFS.

The iShares Morningstar Multi-Asset Income ETF (IYLD) pays a 5.9% trailing distribution yield but has only achieved average annual returns of 2.5% over 10 years. The gap between the distribution yield and historical performance suggests that the IYLD ETF is an amortizing 'return of principal' fund, which should be avoided. There are better alternatives for investors seeking high yields from mostly fixed income investments, such as the TBIL ETF, the CLOZ ETF, and the UTF fund.

iShares Morningstar Multi-Asset Income ETF is a fund of funds with a 5%+ yield. The IYLD ETF implements a multi-asset strategy targeting 60% in bonds, 20% in equities, and 20% in alternative securities.

IYLD invests in an assortment of BlackRock bond, equity, and alternative assets ETFs. Although IYLD has some positives, it is a broadly inferior investment relative to peers.

iShares Morningstar Multi-Asset Income ETF is a multi-asset income exchange-traded fund. IYLD is a fund of funds, with about 60% in bond ETFs and 40% in equity ETFs.

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