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Prepare for retirement

I want to:

Simplify retirement planning and take finding a mix of stocks and bonds off my to-do list

Investment Goal	Specific Goal	Ticker	Fund Name	Fund Data
Invest for retirement Simplify retirement investing with a professionally managed portfolio of ETFs designed to stay on track for a target retirement date	Target Date ETFs A diversified basket of stock and bond ETFs that evolve over time to target the right risk at the right time to stay on track for retirement. Each target date fund has a number (a target date) at the end of the name that designates an approximate year when an investor plans to start withdrawing their money. The asset allocation of the fund will become progressively more conservative as the specified target date approaches. An investment in the fund is not guaranteed, and an investor may experience losses, including near, at, or after the target date.	ITDC ITDD ITDE ITDF ITDG ITDH ITDI ITDB	iShares® LifePath® Target Date 2035 ETF iShares® LifePath® Target Date 2040 ETF iShares® LifePath® Target Date 2045 ETF iShares® LifePath® Target Date 2050 ETF iShares® LifePath® Target Date 2055 ETF iShares® LifePath® Target Date 2060 ETF iShares® LifePath® Target Date 2065 ETF iShares® LifePath® Target Date 2030 ETF	Multi Asset Multi Asset Multi Asset Multi Asset Multi Asset Multi Asset Multi Asset Multi Asset
Income in retirement Aims to manage risk and inflation, while seeking to provide steady income for retirees	Income in retirement Aims to manage risk and inflation, while seeking to provide steady income for retirees. Each target date fund has a number (a target date) at the end of the name that designates an approximate year when an investor plans to start withdrawing their money. The asset allocation of the fund will become progressively more conservative as the specified target date approaches. An investment in the fund is not guaranteed, and an investor may experience losses, including near, at, or after the target date.	IRTR	iShares® LifePath® Retirement ETF	Multi Asset

Aim to maximize growth

I want to:

Pursue long-term opportunities in the stock market

Our Methodology

Investment Goal	Specific Goal	Ticker	Fund Name	Fund Data
Track the Market Take advantage of built-in diversification within the U.S and international markets	U.S. Stocks Companies from the world's largest economy	ITOT IVV IJH IJR IWV IWB IWR IWM SMMD	iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF iShares Core S&P 500 ETF iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF iShares Russell 3000 ETF iShares Russell 1000 ETF iShares Russell Mid-Cap ETF iShares Russell 2000 ETF iShares Russell 2500 ETF	All Cap Large Cap Mid Cap Small Cap All Cap Large/Mid Cap Mid Cap Small Cap Mid/Small Cap
	International Markets Companies from outside the U.S.	IXUS IEFA IEMG IDEV	iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ETF	All Cap All Cap All Cap Large/Mid Cap
Harness thematics Tap into powerful, transformative themes within the global economy	Digital Disruption and AI, and Future of Finance Technologies with the potential to boost productivity and a fast-evolving financial architecture are transforming how we live, work, and seek returns	IBIT SOXX ARTY IHAK XT ETHA TECB IDGT IBLC IDAT IVRS BPAY	iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF iShares Semiconductor ETF iShares Future AI & Tech ETF iShares Cybersecurity and Tech ETF iShares Exponential Technologies ETF iShares Ethereum Trust ETF iShares U.S. Tech Breakthrough Multisector ETF iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estate ETF iShares Blockchain and Tech ETF iShares Future Cloud 5G and Tech ETF iShares Future Metaverse Tech and Communications ETF iShares FinTech Active ETF	Commodity United States Global Global Global Commodity North America North America Global Global Global Global
	Demographic divergence, a fragmenting world, and low-carbon transition Changing demographics, increasing globalization, and the transition to a low-carbon economy may have long-term implications for the global economy	EMXC INDA IBB ICOP ITA IHI IGF XT IFRA ICLN EWW PICK IHE CNYA IETC IDRV IDNA VEGI IEDI TMET ERET EMIF IBAT TCHI MADE EFRA IVEG BMED IBRN ETEC ILIT	iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF iShares MSCI India ETF iShares Biotechnology ETF iShares Copper and Metals Mining ETF iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF iShares Global Infrastructure ETF iShares Exponential Technologies ETF iShares U.S. Infrastructure ETF iShares Global Clean Energy ETF iShares MSCI Mexico ETF iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF iShares U.S. Pharmaceuticals ETF iShares MSCI China A ETF iShares U.S. Tech Independence Focused ETF iShares Self-Driving EV and Tech ETF iShares Genomics Immunology and Healthcare ETF iShares MSCI Agriculture Producers ETF iShares U.S. Consumer Focused ETF iShares Transition-Enabling Metals ETF iShares Environmentally Aware Real Estate ETF iShares Emerging Markets Infrastructure ETF iShares Energy Storage & Materials ETF iShares MSCI China Multisector Tech ETF iShares U.S. Manufacturing ETF iShares Environmental Infrastructure and Industrials ETF iShares Emergent Food and AgTech Multisector ETF iShares Health Innovation Active ETF iShares Neuroscience and Healthcare ETF iShares Breakthrough Environmental Solutions ETF iShares Lithium Miners and Producers ETF	Global Asia Pacific North America Global United States North America Global Global North America Global Latin America Global North America Asia Pacific North America Global Global Global North America Global Global Global Global Asia Pacific North America Global Global Global Global Global Global
MOBILIZE FACTORS Employ the power of historical drivers of return, including value and quality	U.S. Stocks Companies from the world's largest economy	QUAL BLCV MTUM DYNF GARP BGRO VLUE SIZE SMLF SVAL FOVL LRGF	iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF iShares Large Cap Value Active ETF iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF iShares U.S. Equity Factor Rotation Active ETF iShares MSCI USA Quality GARP ETF iShares Large Cap Growth Active ETF iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF iShares MSCI USA Size Factor ETF iShares U.S. Small-Cap Equity Factor ETF iShares US Small Cap Value Factor ETF iShares Focused Value Factor ETF iShares U.S. Equity Factor ETF	Large/Mid Cap Large Cap Large/Mid Cap Large/Mid Cap Large/Mid Cap Large Cap Large/Mid Cap Large/Mid Cap Small Cap Small Cap Large/Mid Cap Large/Mid Cap
	Global and International Markets Companies from across the globe	GLOF IQLT EMGF ISCF INTF IVLU ISVL IMTM	iShares Global Equity Factor ETF iShares MSCI Intl Quality Factor ETF iShares Emerging Markets Equity Factor ETF iShares International Small-Cap Equity Factor ETF iShares International Equity Factor ETF iShares MSCI Intl Value Factor ETF iShares International Developed Small Cap Value Factor ETF iShares MSCI Intl Momentum Factor ETF	Large/Mid Cap Large/Mid Cap Large/Mid Cap Small Cap Large/Mid Cap Large/Mid Cap Small Cap Large/Mid Cap

FOCUS ON INCOME

I want to:

Seek dividend and interest payments from stocks and bonds or through covered call options strategies

Our Methodology

Investment Goal	Specific Goal	Ticker	Fund Name	Fund Data
Dividend-focused stocks Companies with a history of paying or growing dividends	U.S. Stocks Shares of companies from the world’s largest economy	HDV DVY DGRO DIVB	iShares Core High Dividend ETF iShares Select Dividend ETF iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF iShares Core Dividend ETF	All Cap All Cap All Cap All Cap
	Global and International Markets Companies from across the globe	IDV DVYE IGRO DVYA	iShares International Select Dividend ETF iShares Emerging Markets Dividend ETF iShares International Dividend Growth ETF iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF	Developed Emerging Developed Developed
BONDS WITH YIELD POTENTIAL Target higher-risk bonds with greater yield potential than U.S. government debt	U.S. Markets Bonds from the world’s largest economy	USHY USIG MUB FALN LQD HYG SHYG TLTW HYDB IGEB LQDW BYLD HYGW HYMU BRTR INMU	iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF iShares National Muni Bond ETF iShares Fallen Angels USD Bond ETF iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF iShares 0-5 Year High Yield Corporate Bond ETF iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond BuyWrite Strategy ETF iShares High Yield Systematic Bond ETF iShares Investment Grade Systematic Bond ETF iShares Investment Grade Corporate Bond BuyWrite Strategy ETF iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF iShares High Yield Corporate Bond BuyWrite Strategy ETF iShares High Yield Muni Income Active ETF iShares Total Return Active ETF iShares Intermediate Muni Income Active ETF	High Yield Credit Municipals High Yield Credit High Yield High Yield Government High Yield Credit Credit Multi Sectors High Yield Municipals Multi Sectors Municipals
	Global and International Markets Bonds from across the globe	BINC BEMB EMB BRHY GHYG CEMB EMHY CLOA HYXU BRLN	iShares Flexible Income Active ETF iShares J.P. Morgan Broad USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF iShares High Yield Active ETF iShares US & Intl High Yield Corp Bond ETF iShares J.P. Morgan EM Corporate Bond ETF iShares J.P. Morgan EM High Yield Bond ETF iShares AAA CLO Active ETF iShares International High Yield Bond ETF iShares Floating Rate Loan Active ETF	Flexible Corporates Government High Yield High Yield Credit High Yield High Yield Bank Loan High Yield High Yield Bank Loan
Target outcomes with enhanced income potential Seek higher income through access to options-based strategies	ETFs with covered call options Seek to generate additional income through covered call options strategies	BALI TLTW LQDW IVVW IWMW HYGW	iShares Advantage Large Cap Income ETF iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond BuyWrite Strategy ETF iShares Investment Grade Corporate Bond BuyWrite Strategy ETF iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF iShares Russell 2000 BuyWrite ETF iShares High Yield Corporate Bond BuyWrite Strategy ETF	Large Cap Government Credit Large/Mid Cap Small Cap High Yield
Specialty Income Potential income from multi-asset, hybrid securities and real estate	Preferred and Multi-Asset Income Seek income through hybrid and multi-asset income-oriented securities	PFF IYLD	iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF iShares Morningstar Multi-Asset Income ETF	United States Multi Asset
	Real Estate Seek income from properties and mortgages	USRT REM IYR ICF REET ERET	iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF iShares Mortgage Real Estate ETF iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF iShares Cohen & Steers REIT ETF iShares Global REIT ETF iShares Environmentally Aware Real Estate ETF	United States United States United States United States Broad Broad

Navigate Risk

I want to:

Hedge against potential market pitfalls, seek to minimize volatility

Our Methodology

Investment Goal	Specific Goal	Ticker	Fund Name	Fund Data
Seek to minimize drawdowns Aim to mitigate downside losses with capped upside market participation	Seek to mitigate drawdowns and dampen volatility By utilizing a combination of options, iShares Buffer ETFs seek to track the share price return of the underlying ETF, up to an approximate upside cap, while seeking to provide downside protection up to an approximate buffer against the underlying ETF losses for each applicable hedge period	MAXJ IVVB IVVM	iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Jun ETF iShares Large Cap Deep Buffer ETF iShares Large Cap Moderate Buffer ETF	Large/Mid Cap Large Cap Large Cap
Seek to minimize volatility Seek to minimize sensitivity to market swings	Seek to minimize sensitivity to market swings Potentially reduce volatility over the long-term while staying in the market	USMV EFAV EEMV ACWV SMMV ESMV	iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Min Vol Factor ETF iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF iShares ESG MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF	Large/Mid Cap Large/Mid Cap Large/Mid Cap Large/Mid Cap Small Cap Large/Mid Cap
	Diversify portfolios with bonds Help offset stock market fluctuations	AGG IUSB GOVT TLT IEF TLH LQD GOVZ QLTA USIG GBF LQDB	iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF iShares Core Total USD Bond Market ETF iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF iShares 10-20 Year Treasury Bond ETF iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF iShares 25+ Year Treasury STRIPS Bond ETF iShares Aaa - A Rated Corporate Bond ETF iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF iShares Government/Credit Bond ETF iShares BBB Rated Corporate Bond ETF	Multi Sectors Multi Sectors Government Government Government Government Credit Government Credit Credit Multi Sectors Credit
Help manage inflation risk Hedge against rising consumer prices	Hedge against rising consumer prices Seek to reduce the impact of rising inflation	TIP STIP LQDI AGIH HYGI	iShares TIPS Bond ETF iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF iShares Inflation Hedged Corporate Bond ETF iShares Inflation Hedged U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF iShares Inflation Hedged High Yield Bond ETF	Inflation Inflation Credit Multi Sectors High Yield
	Seek to leverage the effects of inflation Attempt to potentially benefit from rising inflation	IAU CMDY SLV COMT GSG IAUM	iShares Gold Trust iShares Bloomberg Roll Select Commodity Strategy ETF iShares Silver Trust iShares GSCI Commodity Dynamic Roll Strategy ETF iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust iShares Gold Trust Micro	Precious Metals Multi Commodity Precious Metals Multi Commodity Multi Commodity Precious Metals
Reposition for Rising Rates Reduce interest rate sensitivity with different strategies	Floating Rate Funds Seek to reduce interest rate risk by investing in bonds or loans with floating coupons	FLOT TFLO BRLN	iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF iShares Treasury Floating Rate Bond ETF iShares Floating Rate Loan Active ETF	Credit Government High Yield Bank Loan
	Ultra Short-Term Duration Funds Put cash to work with shorter maturity bond ETFs	SHV ICSH NEAR MEAR SGOV	iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF iShares Ultra Short-Term Bond Active ETF iShares Short Duration Bond Active ETF iShares Short Maturity Municipal Bond Active ETF iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF	Government Multi Sectors Multi Sectors Municipals Government
	Interest Rate Hedged Hedge against interest rate risk when long-term rates rise	LQDH IGBH HYGH AGRH	iShares Interest Rate Hedged Corporate Bond ETF iShares Interest Rate Hedged Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF iShares Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond ETF iShares Interest Rate Hedged U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF	Credit Credit High Yield Multi Sectors
Seek to blunt currency risk Aim to reduce the effects of exchange rate fluctuations on international stocks	Currency-Hedged Stocks Aim to reduce the effects of exchange rate fluctuations on international stocks	HEFA HEEM HAWX HEZU HSCZ	iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Emerging Markets ETF iShares Currency Hedged MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Eurozone ETF iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF	Large/Mid Cap Large/Mid Cap Large/Mid Cap Large/Mid Cap Small Cap

Step up from idle cash

I want to:

Use a short-term investment strategy to pursue income while maintaining liquidity

Our Methodology

Investment Goal	Specific Goal	Ticker	Fund Name	Fund Data
Step up from idle cash Use a short-term investment strategy to pursue income while maintaining liquidity	SHORT-DURATION BONDS Aim to increase yield while maintaining strong liquidity	ICSH NEAR MEAR SHV CSHP SGOV TFLO FLOT	iShares Ultra Short-Term Bond Active ETF iShares Short Duration Bond Active ETF iShares Short Maturity Municipal Bond Active ETF iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF iShares Enhanced Short-Term Bond Active ETF iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF iShares Treasury Floating Rate Bond ETF iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF	Multi Sectors Multi Sectors Municipals Government Flexible Government Government Credit

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