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The education platform provides learning modules on portfolio construction and ETFs to help investors learn the basics and potentially make better investment decisions.
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    In today’s volatile environment, to achieve differentiated returns, you might have to think a little differently
  • CHOOSING THE RIGHT ETF

    Explore the third module of the ETFs course to explore the key considerations before investing in an ETF and learn about the buying/selling process.
  • EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS COURSE

    Start the ETF course, covering what ETFs are, how they compare to other investments, the advantages and risks and how to implement them into a portfolio.
  • FIXED INCOME INDEXING IS BACK

    Fixed income ETFs have long been an important staple in investor portfolios, offering the potential for steady income and relatively low volatility.
  • Understanding portfolio construction

    Explore the first module of the portfolio construction course, which details the basics and how to enhance the investment process. Start learning now.
  • Portfolio construction

    Start the portfolio construction course, covering best practices on having an established process, the impact of risk and the benefits of diversification.
  • Building the transformation

    BlackRock is one of the world’s preeminent asset management firms and a premier provider of investment management. Find out more information here.
  • LEVEL UP WITH ETFs

    iShares ETFs do more than you think and have proven their liquidity during 2020’s tumult. Get a new perspective on ETFs today
  • EXPLAINING ETFs

    Explore the first module of the ETF course, which defines what ETFs are, details the advantages and explains the risks and how to combat them.
  • iBONDS® CALCULATOR

    Explore the new iBonds Calculator Tool where financial advisors can easily calculate their Estimated Net Acquisition Yield (ENA Yield).
  • Meet our team

    Learn about BlackRock’s global and regional leadership teams, and the local team dedicated to the Latin America region. Explore the team’s biographies.
  • THIS SEASON, IN STYLE

    Find more information about style investing how to access the US equity market with precision with iShares Russell 1000 Growth & Value UCITS ETFs. Learn more.
  • Global Credit

    BlackRock’s global credit platform investors a one-stop shop to optimize credit allocations and provides credit solutions across risk, liquidity and geographies.
  • Family Offices

    BlackRock helps family offices achieve their objectives across a full range of solutions; market expertise, leading investment, and technology solutions.
  • Mega forces: An investment opportunity

    Investing in Megatrends, Thematic Investing and investing in sectors is a way to access structural trends changing the world through equities.
  • Sustainable investing

    Sustainable investing is about investing in progress and pioneering better ways of doing business. Take a sustainable approach to pursuing your goals.
  • Explore the New Targeted Experience for Advisors | BlackRock

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  • Sustainability and alternative investing

    Explore module 4: learn about the intersection between sustainability and alternative investing
  • Pursue investment outcomes with factors

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  • DON’T ALWAYS BET ON THE HOME TEAM

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  • Share classes and loads

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  • Alternative investments 101

    Explore Module 1: Alternative Investments 101 to begin your journey on alternative solutions
  • ABOUT iSHARES

    iShares relentlessly pursues better ways to invest and empowers investors to control their financial futures. Learn about our mission, history and leadership.
  • An “always on” approach to finding the best investing opportunities

    BlackRock's active investors are always searching for investing opportunities that can empower people to meet their financial goals. Learn more today.
  • BUILDING PORTFOLIOS WITH ETFs

    Explore the fifth module of the ETFs course to explore the benefits of different ETF types – UCIT ETFs in particular – and how to implement them in a portfolio.
  • About BlackRock in Latin America

    BlackRock is a global investment manager, dedicated to your long-term, financial well-being. Learn more about BlackRock in Latin America.
  • BUILD A STRONG CORE WITH iSHARES ETFs

    iShares Core ETFs are a low-cost, efficient way to build the core of a portfolio. Learn how to access diversified exposures and facilitate asset allocation.
  • How to invest in the net zero transition

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  • Diversifying investments

    Read the fifth module of the portfolio construction course to learn how diversifying across asset classes and geographies can be beneficial for the long-term.
  • Unlock the power of ETFs listed on the SIC

    UCITS ETFs listed on the Mexican Sistema Internacional de Cotizaciones (SIC) can provide tax benefits to Mexican Offshore investors. Learn more.
  • Alternatives investments course

    Take our 5 step Alternative investments course to become an alternatives guru and learn about the basics of alternative investing
  • Constructing an alternative portfolio

    Take a look back at the foundational principles underpinning alternative products and learn about building an alternative portfolio.
  • Make sense of financial markets with BlackRock’s podcast, The Bid.

    BlackRock’s podcast The BID features experts who discuss the latest on topics such as geopolitics, sustainable investing, technology and more.
  • Alternatives are Essential

    Alternative investments provide broader diversification and a potential for reducing risk. Find out the options BlackRock offers to help you meet your needs.
  • Benchmarking and budgeting

    Read the second module of the portfolio construction course, which details how benchmarking and budgeting help financial professionals build better portfolios.
  • Alternative asset classes: hedge funds, private equity, private credit

    Explore Module 2: Learn about what each alternative asset class entails across hedge funds, private equity and private credit
  • Mega forces: An investment opportunity

    Investing in Megatrends, Thematic Investing and investing in sectors is a way to access structural trends changing the world through equities.
  • ETF STRUCTURES

    Explore the fourth module of the ETFs course to learn about the two different types of ETF structures and the advantages and drawbacks of each.
  • COMPARING ETFs AND MUTUAL FUNDS

    Explore the second module of the ETFs course to get a better understanding of the similarities and differences among ETFs and mutual funds.
  • Scale your practice with BlackRock Model Portfolios

    BlackRock models built with iShares UCITS ETFs for offshore investors provide investment solutions across different risk preferences. Learn more.
  • ETF GLOSSARY

    Learn the terminology in the exchange-traded funds (ETFs) industry. Explore terms such as alpha, beta, synthetic and physical ETFs and more.
  • iSHARES iBONDS ETFs

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  • Alternative asset classes: real estate & infrastructure

    Explore Module 3: Learn about what each alternative asset class entails across hedge funds, private equity and private credit
  • Rethinking risk

    Read the fourth module of the portfolio construction course, which dives into what risk really means, the different types of risk, and how to measure it.
  • Investing and monitoring

    Read the third module of the portfolio construction course, which details how investing and monitoring help financial professionals build better portfolios.

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What is an ETF?

An ETF, or Exchange traded fund, is a group of diverse assets that trades on a stock exchange as a unit.

Imagine a set of building blocks. Each block is a piece in and of itself, but if you group them together, they create a structure, or an ETF.

An ETF is made up of several diversified “building blocks” such as stocks, bonds or commodities. An individual block can represent a company (Apple) or country (Mexico), but together they form an industry (technology) or a continent (Latin America).

ETFs are characterized for being:

Diversified: they contain a variety of assets such as stocks, bonds and commodities

Transparent: you can see the underlying investments contained within each ETF

Accessible: ETFs provide access to markets and industries worldwide

Flexible: ETFs operate similarly to stocks; they can be traded as long as the exchange where they are traded is open, and their price adjusts throughout the day

Cost Efficient: Management fees on most ETFs are usually much lower than mutual funds, which increases the possibility of better returns

What is an ETF?

An ETF, or Exchange traded fund, is a group of diverse assets that trades on a stock exchange as a unit.

Imagine a set of building blocks. Each block is a piece in and of itself, but if you group them together, they create a structure, or an ETF.

An ETF is made up of several diversified “building blocks” such as stocks, bonds or commodities. An individual block can represent a company (Apple) or country (Mexico), but together they form an industry (technology) or a continent (Latin America).

ETFs are characterized for being:

Diversified: they contain a variety of assets such as stocks, bonds and commodities

Transparent: you can see the underlying investments contained within each ETF

Accessible: ETFs provide access to markets and industries worldwide

Flexible: ETFs operate similarly to stocks; they can be traded as long as the exchange where they are traded is open, and their price adjusts throughout the day

Cost Efficient: Management fees on most ETFs are usually much lower than mutual funds, which increases the possibility of better returns

Courses

Launch the portfolio construction course

Properly building an investment portfolio can be a true differentiator for financial professionals among their clients. Learn the fundamentals of portfolio construction to get started.
Building an investment portfolio

LAUNCH THE ETFs COURSE

Explore the ins and outs of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), from the different types, advantages and risks to considering varying investment options.
Jumping into the ETF course

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