Benchmark Index: S&P Developed Ex-U.S. BMI Telecommunication Services Sector Index
Ticker Symbol: IST
Approximate Number of Stocks in this ETF: 65
Types of Companies Included: Large and mid-sized telecommunication stocks from around the world. Companies from the United States are excluded from this ETF. Examples of global telecommunication companies include:
Industries with the Most Representation: The types of companies that have the most representation (largest weight) in this ETF are:
Countries with the Most Representation: Japan and the United Kingdom.
Individual Company Weight: The top five stocks represent a significant percentage of the ETF.
Related Links:
List of Global Telecommunications ETFs
State Street Global Advisors Website