Why iShares ETFs

Why iShares ETFs?

iShares is backed by the resources of BlackRock, one of the world’s largest fund manager.

BlackRock has pioneered index-tracking strategies for over 30 years. This experience makes us well placed to develop index funds and ETF products of a high quality.

iShares offers in excess of 400 ETFs globally, from broad-based equity and bond funds, through to more specialist areas such as alternative assets and emerging markets.

iShares has a commitment to transparency and letting you ‘know what you own’. When it comes to your investments, we believe that you should have complete visibility. We publish net asset values, costs and performance figures for all of our ETFs online every day. In addition, fund holdings for all of our cash-based ETFs are accessible online every day.

iShares also believes in the importance of keeping you well informed at all stages of the investment process. Our website contains information on all iShares funds, alongside a document library and a selection of web-based performance analysis tools, so you can see exactly how your investments are performing. Tools available include: Tracking Error Chart, Index Returns Chart and Fund Search.

The Tracking Error Chart allows you to compare the returns from iShares funds against those of their benchmark index over the time since they were launched.

The Index Returns Chart allows you to track the historical performance of equity indices, grouped together by sector, investment style or market capitalisation. There are also fixed income and commodity indices available to track online.

The Fund Search tool allows you to look for specific information on our range of iShares funds and make performance comparisons between them.