Two new funds provide access to
international and emerging market stocks that have positive
environmental, social and governance characteristics
BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:BLK) has expanded its suite of sustainable
ETFs with the introduction of the iShares MSCI EAFE ESG Select ETF
(ESGD) and iShares MSCI EM ESG Select ETF (ESGE). These launches
underline BlackRock’s commitment to creating innovative investment
solutions that empower investors to align their portfolios with
their values.
ESGD seeks to track the investment results of the MSCI EAFE ESG
Select Index, providing access to large-and-mid-cap stocks in
Europe, Asia and Australia that demonstrate positive environmental,
social and governance (ESG) characteristics. ESGE seeks to track
the investment results of the MSCI EM ESG Select Index which
includes large-and-mid-cap emerging market stocks that demonstrate
the same positive ESG characteristics. The iShares ESG ETFs seek to
provide optimized exposure that targets risk and returns similar to
a broad market index while aligning environmental, social and
governance objectives – like low emissions, privacy/data security
and ethical business practice. MSCI ESG data covers over 8,000
issuers across more than 300,000 individual securities.
Deborah Winshel, Managing Director and Global Head of
BlackRock Impact, said: “Clients have repeatedly asked us for
solutions to optimize their portfolios for ESG considerations. With
the launch of ESGD and ESGE, we introduce new tools that bring
sustainable investing into the center of portfolio construction.
The ability to optimize core holdings for ESG outcomes will enable
more investors to incorporate their social values into their
investment portfolios.”
With the launch of ESGD and ESGE, BlackRock’s suite of
sustainable ETFs comprises seven funds, the largest range in the
industry representing $1.2 billion in assets.1
Martin Small, Managing Director and Head of U.S. iShares at
BlackRock, said: “The launch of ESGD and ESGE further
strengthens our suite of sustainable exchange traded funds,
broadening the geographic possibilities for investors seeking to
access equities through an ESG lens. We are seeing growing demand
from investors who are looking to focus on positive ESG factors
while seeking global equity market returns.”
Jana Haines, Managing Director and Head of Americas Index
Products for MSCI, said: “MSCI has been at the forefront of
integrating ESG data into benchmarks. Our ESG research expertise
supports the creation of an expanding family of ESG benchmarks.
These benchmarks can provide insight for those institutional
investors who believe ESG data can enhance investment decisions and
for those who want to align their portfolios with their long term
values. We are pleased to work with BlackRock to expand their range
of iShares ESG ETFs.”
Formed in 2015, BlackRock Impact is the firm’s global investment
platform catering to investors with social or environmental
objectives. BlackRock currently manages approximately $200 billion
of assets across screened portfolios, environmental, social and
governance (ESG) tilted funds, and impact investments. For more
information about BlackRock Impact, please visit
blackrockimpact.com.
About BlackRock
BlackRock is a global leader in investment management, risk
management and advisory services for institutional and retail
clients. At March 31, 2016, BlackRock’s AUM was $4.737 trillion.
BlackRock helps clients around the world 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®. As of
March 31, 2016, the firm had approximately 13,000 employees in more
than 30 countries and a major presence in 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, 2016,
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.1
1 Based on $4.737 trillion in AUM as of 3/31/16.
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.
International investing involves risks, including risks related
to foreign currency, limited liquidity, less government regulation
and the possibility of substantial volatility due to adverse
political, economic or other developments. These risks often are
heightened for investments in emerging/developing markets and in
concentrations of single countries.
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 MSCI Inc., nor does this company make any
representation regarding the advisability of investing in the
Funds. BlackRock is not affiliated with MSCI Inc.
©2016 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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1 Morningstar, as of 6/28/16
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BlackRock, Inc.Theresa McCartney,
646-310-1653Theresa.McCartney@blackrock.comorOlivia Offner,
646-231-0137Olivia.Offner@blackrock.com
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