BlackRock Announces Changes to U.S. iShares Fund Lineup
June 25 2015 - 4:15PM
Business Wire
BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:BLK) plans to close and liquidate the
following U.S. iShares ETFs based on an ongoing process to review
its product lineup and ensure it meets the evolving needs of its
clients.
Ticker Name
AUM($M)*
Inception Date FCHI iShares FTSE China
37.3 6/24/2008 AXJS iShares MSCI AC Asia ex Japan Sm
Cap 6.4 2/2/2012 EWAS iShares MSCI Australia
Small Cap 2.7 1/25/2012 EWCS iShares MSCI
Canada Small Cap 3.0 1/25/2012 EWHS iShares
MSCI Hong Kong Small Cap 9.4 1/10/2012 EWSS
iShares MSCI Singapore Small Cap 13.0 1/10/2012 EEME
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets EMEA 8.8
1/18/2012 EGRW iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Growth
8.5 2/8/2012 EVAL iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Value
24.4 2/8/2012
ESR
iShares MSCI EM Eastern Europe 30.9 9/30/2009
AAIT iShares MSCI AC Asia Info Technology 7.3
2/8/2012 EMDI iShares MSCI EM Cons. Discretionary 5.5
2/8/2012 EMEY iShares MSCI EM Energy Capped
3.0 2/8/2012 IFAS iShares Asia Developed Real Estate
19.3 11/12/2007 IFNA iShares North America
Real Estate 22.3 11/12/2007 MONY iShares
Financials Bond 5.3 2/14/2012 ENGN iShares
Industrials Bond 5.0 2/14/2012 AMPS iShares
Utilities Bond 15.3 2/14/2012
* AUM as of May 31, 2015.
After the close of business on August 21, 2015, the funds will
no longer accept creation orders. Trading in the funds will be
suspended prior to market open on August 24, 2015. Proceeds of the
liquidation are currently scheduled to be sent to shareholders on
or about August 28, 2015. For more information, please call
1-800-iShares (1-800-474-2737).
About BlackRock
BlackRock is a leader in investment management, risk management
and advisory services for institutional and retail clients
worldwide. At March 31, 2015, BlackRock’s AUM was $4.774 trillion.
BlackRock helps clients meet their goals and overcome challenges
with a range of products that include separate accounts, mutual
funds, iShares® (exchange-traded funds), and other pooled
investment vehicles. BlackRock also offers risk management,
advisory and enterprise investment system services to a broad base
of institutional investors through BlackRock Solutions®.
Headquartered in New York City, as of March 31, 2015, the firm had
approximately 12,300 employees in more than 30 countries and a
major presence in key global markets, including North and South
America, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East and Africa.
For additional information, please visit the Company’s website at
www.blackrock.com | Twitter: @blackrock_news | Blog:
www.blackrockblog.com | LinkedIn:
www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock
About iShares
iShares is a global leader in exchange-traded funds (ETFs), with
more than a decade of expertise and commitment to individual and
institutional investors of all sizes. With over 700 funds globally
across multiple asset classes and strategies and more than $1
trillion in assets under management as of March 31, 2015, iShares
helps clients around the world build the core of their portfolios,
meet specific investment goals and implement market views. iShares
funds are powered by the expert portfolio and risk management of
BlackRock, trusted to manage more money than any other investment
firm*.
*Based on $4.77T in AUM as of 3/31/15.
Carefully consider the iShares Funds’ investment objectives,
risk factors, and charges and expenses before investing. This and
other information can be found in the Funds’ prospectuses and, if
available, summary prospectuses, which may be obtained by calling
1-800-iShares (1-800-474-2737) or by visiting
www.iShares.com. Read the prospectus carefully before
investing.
Investing involves risk, including possible loss of
principal.
The iShares Funds are distributed by BlackRock Investments, LLC
(together with its affiliates, “BlackRock”).
The iShares Funds are not sponsored, endorsed, issued, sold or
promoted by FTSE International Limited (“FTSE”) or MSCI Inc.
Neither of these companies make any representation regarding the
advisability of investing in the Funds. BlackRock is not affiliated
with the companies listed above. “FTSE®” is a trademark of London
Stock Exchange Group companies and is used by FTSE under
license.
©2015 BlackRock. All rights reserved. iSHARES and
BLACKROCK are registered trademarks of BlackRock. All other
marks are the property of their respective owners.
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BlackRock, Inc.Melissa Garville,
212-810-5528Melissa.Garville@blackrock.comorPaul Young,
212-810-8142Paul.Young@blackrock.com
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