iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF (IJK) Covered Calls
The iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF is a passively managed fund that provides exposure to mid-capitalization U.S. companies exhibiting growth characteristics. By tracking the S&P MidCap 400 Growth Index, the fund targets firms that demonstrate above-average earnings and revenue growth. It serves as a vehicle for investors seeking to capture the expansionary potential of the U.S. mid-cap segment, often providing a balance between the risk profiles of small-cap and large-cap equity holdings.
You can sell covered calls on iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF to lower risk and earn monthly income. Born To Sell's covered call screener gives you customized search capabilities across all possible covered calls but here are a couple of examples for IJK (prices last updated Tue 4:16 PM ET):
| iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF (IJK) Stock Quote | ||||||
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| Last | Change | Bid | Ask | Volume | P/E | Market Cap |
| 100.62 | +3.40 | 99.39 | 101.50 | 975K | - | 10 |
| Covered Calls For iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF (IJK) | ||||||
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| Expiration | Strike | Call Bid | Net Debit | Return If Flat |
Annualized Return If Flat |
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| Apr 17 | 101 | 1.15 | 100.35 | 0.6% | 12.2% | |
| May 15 | 101 | 1.35 | 100.15 | 0.8% | 6.3% | |
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Core Business and Products
This ETF offers targeted access to the U.S. mid-cap growth market, a sector often overlooked in large-cap-focused indices. The fund’s methodology focuses on companies with strong growth metrics, which can provide higher potential returns during periods of market expansion. By investing across a broad basket of mid-sized firms, IJK aims to provide diversified growth exposure while maintaining the liquidity associated with exchange-traded vehicles.
Top 3 Holdings
The fund’s performance is influenced by its largest underlying exposures:
These companies are highly active in the technology and industrial sectors, and all maintain liquid options markets that allow investors to apply hedging or income-generating strategies.
Competitive Landscape
IJK competes in the mid-cap growth space with other highly liquid, optionable ETFs. Key optionable competitors include the iShares Russell Mid-Cap Growth ETF and the Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF. Investors typically choose between these based on their specific index methodology (e.g., S&P 400 vs. Russell Midcap) and expense ratio preferences.
Strategic Outlook and Innovation
The strategic utility of this fund is to serve as a growth-oriented core or complement in a diversified portfolio. Mid-cap growth stocks can be more sensitive to domestic economic shifts and financing conditions than their large-cap counterparts, offering a distinct volatility profile. IJK acts as an evergreen instrument for tactical asset allocation, providing transparent and efficient access to the "sweet spot" of the U.S. market, where many firms are poised for significant maturation and long-term appreciation.
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| 1. | SLV covered calls | 6. | QQQ covered calls | 1. | REPL covered calls | |
| 2. | EEM covered calls | 7. | GLD covered calls | 2. | TLRY covered calls | |
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Covered Call Strategy Risks: While covered call writing is often considered a conservative options strategy, it is not without risk. By selling a covered call, you are limiting your potential upside profit from the underlying stock. You remain exposed to the full downside risk of owning the underlying stock. In the event of a significant decline in the stock price, the premium received may not be sufficient to offset your losses.
No Guarantee of Performance: Past performance is not indicative of future results. Any examples, calculations, or hypothetical scenarios presented on this site are for illustrative purposes only and do not guarantee future returns or outcomes. Market conditions, liquidity, and trading system failures can affect your ability to execute trades at desired prices.
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