Overview
Important Information: Capital at Risk. The value of investments and the income from them can fall as well as rise and are not guaranteed. Investors may not get back the amount originally invested.
Important Information: The value of your investment and the income from it will vary and your initial investment amount cannot be guaranteed. The funds should not be considered low risk in absolute terms and may not be suitable for cautious investors. While the indices tracked by these funds have been designed with the aim of reducing risk, there are no guarantees they will attain a more conservative level of risk than their respective major stock market index. Overseas investments will be affected by movements in currency exchange rates. Compared to more established economies, the value of investments in Emerging Markets may be subject to greater volatility due to differences in generally accepted accounting principles or from economic or political instability. ETFs trade on exchanges like stocks and are bought and sold at market prices which may be different to the net asset values of the ETFs. The Fund tracks an index comprising securities with lower volatility historically. “Minimum volatility” in the Fund’s name refers to its underlying index exposure and not to its trading price. There is no guarantee that the trading price of its shares on exchanges will have low volatility.All currency hedged share classes of this fund use derivatives to hedge currency risk. The use of derivatives for a share class could pose a potential risk of contagion (also known as spill-over) to other share classes in the fund. The fund’s management company will ensure appropriate procedures are in place to minimise contagion risk to other share class. Using the drop down box directly below the name of the fund, you can view a list of all share classes in the fund – currency hedged share classes are indicated by the word “Hedged” in the name of the share class. In addition, a full list of all currency hedged share classes is available on request from the fund’s management company
Performance
Performance
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Returns
This chart shows the fund's performance as the percentage loss or gain per year over the last 10 years.
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Total Return (%) | 11.3 | 5.1 | 7.4 | 17.4 | -2.1 | 23.2 | 2.6 | 14.2 | -9.9 | 7.8 |
| Benchmark (%) | 11.4 | 5.2 | 7.5 | 17.3 | -2.0 | 23.2 | 2.6 | 14.3 | -9.8 | 7.4 |
| From 30/Sept/2019 To 30/Sept/2020 |
From 30/Sept/2020 To 30/Sept/2021 |
From 30/Sept/2021 To 30/Sept/2022 |
From 30/Sept/2022 To 30/Sept/2023 |
From 30/Sept/2023 To 30/Sept/2024 |
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Total Return (%)
as of 30/Sept/2024 |
0.02 | 12.92 | -12.41 | 10.76 | 23.35 |
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Benchmark (%)
as of 30/Sept/2024 |
0.03 | 12.97 | -12.31 | 10.71 | 23.05 |
| 1y | 3y | 5y | 10y | Incept. | |
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| Total Return (%) | 19.65 | 6.20 | 6.14 | 7.75 | 8.86 |
| Benchmark (%) | 19.70 | 6.14 | 6.12 | 7.76 | 8.88 |
| YTD | 1m | 3m | 6m | 1y | 3y | 5y | 10y | Incept. | |
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| Total Return (%) | 16.54 | 3.54 | 1.23 | 11.87 | 19.65 | 19.78 | 34.73 | 110.87 | 176.97 |
| Benchmark (%) | 16.62 | 3.54 | 1.26 | 11.95 | 19.70 | 19.57 | 34.58 | 111.15 | 177.52 |
The figures shown relate to past performance. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Markets could develop very differently in the future. It can help you to assess how the fund has been managed in the past
Share Class and Benchmark performance displayed in USD, hedged share class benchmark performance is displayed in USD.
Performance is shown on a Net Asset Value (NAV) basis, with gross income reinvested where applicable. Performance data is based on the net asset value (NAV) of the ETF which may not be the same as the market price of the ETF. Individual shareholders may realize returns that are different to the NAV performance.
The return of your investment may increase or decrease as a result of currency fluctuations if your investment is made in a currency other than that used in the past performance calculation. Source: Blackrock
Key Facts
Key Facts
Portfolio Characteristics
Portfolio Characteristics
Sustainability Characteristics
Sustainability Characteristics
To be included in MSCI ESG Fund Ratings, 65% (or 50% for bond funds and money market funds) of the fund’s gross weight must come from securities with ESG coverage by MSCI ESG Research (certain cash positions and other asset types deemed not relevant for ESG analysis by MSCI are removed prior to calculating a fund’s gross weight; the absolute values of short positions are included but treated as uncovered), the fund’s holdings date must be less than one year old, and the fund must have at least ten securities. MSCI Ratings are currently unavailable for this fund.
Business Involvement
Business Involvement
Business Involvement metrics can help investors gain a more comprehensive view of specific activities in which a fund may be exposed through its investments.
Business Involvement metrics are not indicative of a fund’s investment objective, and, unless otherwise stated in fund documentation and included within a fund’s investment objective, do not change a fund’s investment objective or constrain the fund’s investable universe, and there is no indication that an ESG or Impact focused investment strategy or exclusionary screens will be adopted by a fund. For more information regarding a fund's investment strategy, please see the fund's prospectus.
Review the MSCI methodology behind the Business Involvement metrics, using links below.
Business Involvement metrics are calculated by BlackRock using data from MSCI ESG Research which provides a profile of each company’s specific business involvement. BlackRock leverages this data to provide a summed up view across holdings and translates it to a fund's market value exposure to the listed Business Involvement areas above.
Business Involvement metrics are designed only to identify companies where MSCI has conducted research and identified as having involvement in the covered activity. As a result, it is possible there is additional involvement in these covered activities where MSCI does not have coverage. This information should not be used to produce comprehensive lists of companies without involvement. Business Involvement metrics are only displayed if at least 1% of the fund’s gross weight includes securities covered by MSCI ESG Research.
Ratings
Registered Locations
Registered Locations
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Austria
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Denmark
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Finland
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France
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Germany
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Ireland
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Italy
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Liechtenstein
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Luxembourg
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Netherlands
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Norway
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Portugal
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Saudi Arabia
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Singapore
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South Africa
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Spain
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Sweden
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Switzerland
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United Kingdom
Holdings
Holdings
| Issuer Ticker | Name | Sector | Asset Class | Market Value | Weight (%) | Notional Value | Nominal | ISIN | Price | Location | Exchange | Market Currency |
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Exposure Breakdowns
Exposure Breakdowns
Securities Lending
Securities Lending
Securities lending is an established and well regulated activity in the investment management industry. It involves the transfer of securities (such as shares or bonds) from a Lender (in this case, the iShares fund) to a third-party (the Borrower). The Borrower will give the Lender collateral (the Borrower’s pledge) in the form of shares, bonds or cash, and will also pay the Lender a fee. This fee provides additional income for the fund and thus can help to reduce the total cost of ownership of an ETF.
At BlackRock, securities lending is a core investment management function with dedicated trading, research and technology capabilities. The lending programme is designed to deliver superior absolute returns to clients, whilst maintaining a low risk profile. Funds participating in securities lending retain 62.5% of the income, while BlackRock receives 37.5% of the income and covers all the operational costs resulting from securities lending transactions.
| From 30/Sept/2014 To 30/Sept/2015 |
From 30/Sept/2015 To 30/Sept/2016 |
From 30/Sept/2016 To 30/Sept/2017 |
From 30/Sept/2017 To 30/Sept/2018 |
From 30/Sept/2018 To 30/Sept/2019 |
From 30/Sept/2019 To 30/Sept/2020 |
From 30/Sept/2020 To 30/Sept/2021 |
From 30/Sept/2021 To 30/Sept/2022 |
From 30/Sept/2022 To 30/Sept/2023 |
From 30/Sept/2023 To 30/Sept/2024 |
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| Securities Lending Return (%) | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| Average on-loan (% of AUM) | 5.61 | 8.02 | 9.33 | 10.46 | 11.69 | 11.24 | 11.38 | 10.78 | 11.53 | 9.74 |
| Maximum on-loan (% of AUM) | 10.47 | 12.99 | 12.74 | 12.86 | 14.34 | 14.16 | 15.22 | 14.56 | 14.71 | 13.80 |
| Collateralisation (% of Loan) | 113.03 | 110.77 | 112.04 | 111.57 | 111.30 | 111.34 | 110.66 | 109.02 | 109.85 | 109.99 |
The information in the Lending Summary table will not be displayed for the funds that have participated in securities lending for less than 12 months. The figures shown relate to past performance. Past performance is not a reliable indication of current or future results.
BlackRock’s policy is to disclose performance information quarterly subject to a one-month delay. This means that returns from 01/01/2019 to 31/12/2019 can be publicly disclosed from 01/02/2020.
Maximum on-loan figure may increase or decrease over time.
With securities lending there is a risk of loss should the borrower default before the securities are returned, and due to market movements, the value of collateral held has fallen and/or the value of the securities on loan has risen.
| Ticker | Name | Asset Class | Weight % | ISIN | SEDOL | Exchange | Location |
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The information in the Collateral Holdings table relates to securities obtained in the collateral basket under the securities lending programme for the fund in question. The information contained in this material is derived from proprietary and non-proprietary sources deemed by BlackRock to be reliable, is not necessarily all inclusive and is not guaranteed as to accuracy. Reliance upon information in this material is at the sole discretion of the reader. The primary risk in securities lending is that a borrower will default on their commitment to return lent securities while the value of the liquidated collateral does not exceed the cost of repurchasing the securities and the fund suffers a loss in respect of the short-fall.
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| Loan Type | Equities | Government, Supranational and Agency Bonds | Cash (Not for Reinvestment) |
| Equities | 105%-112% | 105%-106% | 105%-108% |
| Government Bonds | 110%-112% | 102.5%-106% | 102.5%-105% |
| Corporate Bonds | 110%-112% | 104%-106% | 103.5%-105% |
We also accept selected physically replicating Equity, Government Bond, Credit and Commodity ETFs as collateral.
Collateral parameters depend on the collateral and the loan combination, and the over collateralisation level may range from 102.5% to 112%. In this context, “Over Collateralisation” means that the aggregate market value of collateral
taken will exceed the overall on-loan value. Collateral parameters are reviewed on an ongoing bases and are subject to change.
With securities lending there is a risk of loss should the borrower default before the securities are returned, and due to market movements, the value of collateral held has fallen and/or the value of the securities on loan has risen.
Listings
Listings
| Exchange | Ticker | Currency | Listing Date | SEDOL | Bloomberg Ticker | RIC | WKN |
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| London Stock Exchange | MVOL | USD | 03/Dec/2012 | B8FHGS1 | MVOL LN | MVOL.L | A1J781 |
| Cboe Europe | MVOL | USD | 18/Nov/2013 | B8FHGS1 | MVOL IX | MVOLl.CHI | - |
| Bolsa De Valores De Colombia | MVOL | COP | 19/Sept/2023 | BN71MR7 | MVOL CB | - | - |
| Deutsche Boerse Xetra | IQQ0 | EUR | 11/Feb/2013 | BQXKMB3 | IQQ0 GY | IQQ0.DE | A1J781 |
| London Stock Exchange | MINV | GBP | 03/Dec/2012 | B894QH7 | MINV LN | MINVI.L | A1J781 |
| Bolsa Mexicana De Valores | MVOL | MXN | 03/Nov/2017 | BDG0V78 | MVOLN MM | - | - |
| Borsa Italiana | MVOL | EUR | 16/Feb/2015 | BVDPHB8 | MVOL IM | MVOL.MI | - |
| SIX Swiss Exchange | MVOL | CHF | 02/May/2013 | B9G70M9 | MVOL SW | MVOL.S | - |
PRIIPs Performance Scenarios
PRIIPs Performance Scenarios
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If you exit after 1 year
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If you exit after 5 years
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Minimum
There is no minimum guaranteed return. You could lose some or all of your investment.
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Stress
What you might get back after costs
Average return each year
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7’780 USD
-22.2%
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4’720 USD
-14.0%
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Unfavourable
What you might get back after costs
Average return each year
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8’760 USD
-12.4%
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11’320 USD
2.5%
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Moderate
What you might get back after costs
Average return each year
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10’780 USD
7.8%
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13’770 USD
6.6%
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Favourable
What you might get back after costs
Average return each year
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12’340 USD
23.4%
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16’570 USD
10.6%
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The stress scenario shows what you might get back in extreme market circumstances.