BlackRock® Canada Announces Risk Rating Updates for Certain iShares Exchange-Traded Funds
June 29 2023 - 10:22PM
BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited (“
BlackRock
Canada”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of
BlackRock, Inc. (“
BlackRock”) (NYSE:BLK) today
announced an update to the investment risk ratings of certain
iShares exchange-traded funds (“
iShares ETFs”).
Capitalized terms not otherwise defined in this press release have
the meaning ascribed to them in the Prospectus.
Risk Rating Updates
BlackRock Canada has updated the investment risk
ratings of the iShares ETFs, or class of the iShares ETF, as
applicable, listed below, effective on or about June 29, 2023:
iShares ETF Name |
Ticker |
Previous RiskRating |
Updated Risk Rating |
iShares Core Conservative Balanced ETF Portfolio |
XCNS |
Low |
Low to medium |
iShares ESG Conservative Balanced ETF Portfolio |
GCNS |
Low |
Low to medium |
iShares Core MSCI All Country World ex Canada Index ETF1 |
XAW |
Low to Medium |
Medium |
iShares MSCI World Index ETF |
XWD |
Low to Medium |
Medium |
iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio |
XEQT |
Low to Medium |
Medium |
iShares ESG Equity ETF Portfolio |
GEQT |
Low to Medium |
Medium |
iShares Emerging Markets Fundamental Index ETF |
CWO |
Medium to High |
Medium |
iShares Global Agriculture Index ETF |
COW |
Medium |
Medium to High |
iShares S&P Global Consumer Discretionary Index ETF
(CAD-Hedged) |
XCD |
Medium |
Medium to High |
iShares S&P Global Industrials Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) |
XGI |
Medium |
Medium to High |
iShares S&P U.S. Small-Cap Index ETF |
XSMC |
Medium |
Medium to High |
iShares India Index ETF |
XID |
High |
Medium to High |
iShares China Index ETF |
XCH |
Medium to High |
High |
iShares S&P/TSX Capped Information Technology Index ETF |
XIT |
Medium to High |
High |
A copy of the standardized risk classification
methodology used by BlackRock Canada to identify the investment
risk levels of the iShares ETFs is available on request, at no
cost, by calling us at 1-866-474-2737, by emailing
iSharesCanada_inquiries@blackrock.com, or by writing to BlackRock
Canada at 161 Bay Street, Suite 2500, Toronto, Ontario M5J 2S1.
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and a leading provider of financial technology, we help millions of
people build savings that serve them throughout their lives by
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About iShares
iShares unlocks opportunity across markets to
meet the evolving needs of investors. With more than twenty years
of experience, a global line-up of 1300+ exchange traded funds
(ETFs) and US$3.07 trillion in assets under management as of March
31, 2023, iShares continues to drive progress for the financial
industry. iShares funds are powered by the expert portfolio and
risk management of BlackRock.
iShares ETFs are managed by BlackRock Asset
Management Canada Limited.
Commissions, trailing commissions, management
fees and expenses all may be associated with investing in iShares
ETFs. Please read the relevant prospectus before investing. The
funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past
performance may not be repeated. Tax, investment and all other
decisions should be made, as appropriate, only with guidance from a
qualified professional.
Standard & Poor’s® and S&P® are
registered trademarks of Standard & Poor’s Financial Services
LLC (“S&P”). TSX is a registered trademark of TSX Inc. (“TSX”).
All of the foregoing trademarks have been licensed to S&P Dow
Jones Indices LLC and sublicensed for certain purposes to BlackRock
Fund Advisors (“BFA”), which in turn has sub-licensed these marks
to its affiliate, BlackRock on behalf of the applicable ETFs. The
Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC, and has been
licensed for use by BFA and by extension, BlackRock and the
applicable ETFs. The ETFs are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or
promoted by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC, Dow Jones, S&P, any
of their respective affiliates (collectively known as “S&P Dow
Jones Indices”) or TSX, or any of their respective affiliates.
Neither S&P Dow Jones Indices nor TSX make any representations
regarding the advisability of investing in the ETFs.
MSCI is a trademark of MSCI, Inc. (“MSCI”). The
ETFs are permitted to use the MSCI mark pursuant to a license
agreement between MSCI and BlackRock Institutional Trust Company,
N.A., relating to, among other things, the license granted to
BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A. to use the Index.
BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A. has sublicensed the use
of this trademark to BlackRock. The ETF is not sponsored, endorsed,
sold or promoted by MSCI and MSCI makes no representation,
condition or warranty regarding the advisability of investing in
the ETF.
©2023 BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited.
All rights reserved. iSHARES and
BLACKROCK are registered trademarks of BlackRock,
Inc., or its subsidiaries in the United States and elsewhere. Used
with permission.
Contact for Media:Reem
JazarEmail: Reem.Jazar@blackrock.com
1 The investment risk rating change only applies
to the CAD Units and not the USD Units of the iShares ETF.
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