BlackRock : Six New iShares ETFs Set for London Stock Exchange Debut on October 31st

Eurozone Dividend Focus

The iShares Euro Dividend UCITS ETF (ISIN: IE0008DFVN75) will commence trading on the LSE main market on October 31st, providing investors with exposure to 30 high-yielding Eurozone companies. This ETF tracks the EURO STOXX® Select Dividend 30 index and represents one of Europe’s most established dividend strategies, with the broader fund family managing over €1 billion in assets. The fund’s objective is to track the performance of an index composed of 30 stocks with leading dividend yields selected from companies in Eurozone countries.

Global and Regional Dividend Strategies

The iShares MSCI Europe Quality Dividend Advanced UCITS ETF (ISIN: IE000JEZ2VB3) aims to achieve returns through capital growth and income that reflect the MSCI Europe High Dividend Yield Advanced Select Index. This fund provides exposure to quality European dividend-paying companies with advanced screening methodologies.

The iShares MSCI USA Quality Dividend Advanced UCITS ETF (ISIN: IE000PYHMXV4) represents a GBP-hedged distributing share class that will enhance UK investor access to American dividend equities. Notably, this fund’s benchmark changed on June 1st, 2022, from the MSCI USA High Dividend Yield Index to the MSCI USA High Dividend Yield ESG Reduced Carbon Target Select Index, reflecting BlackRock’s commitment to sustainable investing. The fund aims to achieve returns through capital growth and income that reflect this ESG-focused index.

Active and Broad Market Exposure

The iShares Emerging Markets Equity Enhanced Active UCITS ETF (ISIN: IE000PHR51Q6) stands out as an actively managed solution in the lineup. This USD-denominated distributing share class aims to achieve long-term capital growth while referencing the MSCI Emerging Markets Index for performance comparison. The ETF is part of BlackRock’s growing suite of active ETFs that have been listed on the London Stock Exchange.

The iShares MSCI ACWI UCITS ETF (ISIN: IE0002FCUS29) will also begin trading on the LSE main market on October 31st. This fund provides comprehensive global equity exposure by tracking the MSCI ACWI Index, which includes both developed and emerging market companies worldwide. The ETF’s objective is to track the performance of an index composed of companies from both developed and emerging markets countries worldwide.

Concentrated US Exposure

Rounding out the new listings is the iShares S&P 500 Top 20 UCITS ETF (ISIN: IE000HIHKYJ1), which offers concentrated exposure to the largest 20 companies in the S&P 500 Index. This ETF tracks the S&P 500 Top 20 Select 35/20 Capped Index and is suitable for medium to long-term investment, though may also be appropriate for shorter-term index exposure. The fund aims to achieve a total return reflecting the benchmark index’s performance, with quarterly rebalancing to maintain appropriate weightings.

Market Impact

These new listings demonstrate BlackRock’s continued commitment to the UK ETF market and provide investors with enhanced choice across different investment strategies. The simultaneous launch of six ETFs on a single day represents one of the largest coordinated listings in recent LSE history, potentially attracting significant inflows from both institutional and retail investors seeking diversified exposure to global equities, dividend strategies, and active management approaches.

All six ETFs are UCITS-compliant, domiciled in Ireland, and will trade on the London Stock Exchange’s main market, providing UK investors with familiar access to these sophisticated investment vehicles through their existing brokerage accounts.