Fixed Income

iShares ESG Emerging Markets Government Bond Index Fund (IE)

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. Changes to interest rates, credit risk and/or issuer defaults will have a significant impact on the performance of fixed income securities. Noninvestment grade fixed income securities can be more sensitive to changes in these risks than higher rated fixed income securities. Potential or actual credit rating downgrades may increase the level of risk. Emerging markets are generally more sensitive to economic and political conditions than developed markets. Other factors include greater 'Liquidity Risk', restrictions on investment or transfer of assets, failed/delayed delivery of securities or payments to the Fund and sustainability-related risks. Fixed income securities issued or guaranteed by government entities in emerging markets generally experience higher ‘Credit Risk’ than developed economies.The benchmark index only excludes companies engaging in certain activities inconsistent with ESG criteria if such activities exceed the thresholds determined by the index provider. Investors should therefore make a personal ethical assessment of the benchmark index’s ESG screening prior to investing in the Fund. Such ESG screening may adversely affect the value of the Fund’s investments compared to a fund without such screening.

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

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Performance

Performance

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  2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Total Return (%) 10.07
Benchmark (%) 10.26

Performance is shown after deduction of ongoing charges. Any entry and exit charges are excluded from the calculation.

  From
31-Mar-2019
To
31-Mar-2020
From
31-Mar-2020
To
31-Mar-2021
From
31-Mar-2021
To
31-Mar-2022
From
31-Mar-2022
To
31-Mar-2023
From
31-Mar-2023
To
31-Mar-2024
Total Return (%)

as of Mar 31, 2024

- - - - 9.63
Benchmark (%)

as of Mar 31, 2024

- - - - 9.81
  1Y 3Y 5Y 10y Incept.
9.63 - - - 4.79
Benchmark (%) 9.81 - - - 5.06
  YTD 1m 3M 6M 1Y 3Y 5Y 10y Incept.
1.48 2.01 1.48 10.58 9.63 - - - 8.85
Benchmark (%) 1.53 1.97 1.53 10.69 9.81 - - - 9.36
The performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted.

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. 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

Net Assets as of Apr 24, 2024 USD 1,056
Net Assets of Fund as of Apr 24, 2024 USD 125,385,816
Share Class Inception Date Jun 8, 2022
Fund Inception Date Jun 8, 2022
Share Class Currency USD
Base Currency USD
Asset Class Fixed Income
Benchmark Index J.P. Morgan ESG EMBI Global Diversified Index
Index Ticker JESGEMGD
SFDR Classification Article 8
Initial Charge 0.00%
Ongoing Charge 0.23%
ISIN IE000X7X53I1
Annual Management Fee 0.00%
Performance Fee 0.00%
Minimum Initial Investment USD 500000
Minimum Subsequent Investment USD 5000
Use of Income Accumulating
Domicile Ireland
Regulatory Structure UCITS
Management Company BlackRock Asset Management Ireland Limited
Morningstar Category -
Dealing Settlement Trade Date + 3 days
Dealing Frequency Daily, forward pricing basis
Bloomberg Ticker ISGBIIA
SEDOL BN6PPZ9

Portfolio Characteristics

Portfolio Characteristics

Number of Holdings as of Mar 28, 2024 542
Standard Deviation (3y) as of - -
3y Beta as of - -
Yield to Maturity as of Mar 28, 2024 6.60%
Modified Duration as of Mar 28, 2024 6.98 yrs
Yield to Worst as of Mar 28, 2024 6.60%
Effective Duration as of Mar 28, 2024 7.04 yrs
Weighted Avg Maturity as of Mar 28, 2024 11.58 yrs
WAL to Worst as of Mar 28, 2024 11.58 yrs

Ratings

Ratings

Morningstar Medalist Rating

Morningstar Medalist Rating - BRONZE
Morningstar has awarded the Fund a Bronze medal. Fewer than 10% of US open-end funds hold medalist ratings. (Effective Feb 29, 2024)

Risk Indicator

Risk Indicator

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Holdings

Holdings

as of Mar 28, 2024
Name Weight (%)
URUGUAY (ORIENTAL REPUBLIC OF) 5.1 06/18/2050 0.83
KUWAIT STATE OF (GOVERNMENT) MTN RegS 3.5 03/20/2027 0.76
POLAND (REPUBLIC OF) 5.5 03/18/2054 0.72
ECUADOR REPUBLIC OF (GOVERNMENT) RegS 3.5 07/31/2035 0.68
POLAND (REPUBLIC OF) 4.875 10/04/2033 0.67
Name Weight (%)
ARGENTINA REPUBLIC OF GOVERNMENT 3.625 07/09/2035 0.66
URUGUAY (ORIENTAL REPUBLIC OF) 4.975 04/20/2055 0.63
POLAND (REPUBLIC OF) 5.125 09/18/2034 0.63
ARGENTINA REPUBLIC OF GOVERNMENT 0.75 07/09/2030 0.58
POLAND (REPUBLIC OF) 5.5 04/04/2053 0.56
Holdings subject to change

Exposure Breakdowns

Exposure Breakdowns

as of Mar 28, 2024

% of Market Value

Type Fund Benchmark Net
as of Mar 28, 2024

% of Market Value

Type Fund Benchmark Net
as of Mar 28, 2024

% of Market Value

Type Fund Benchmark Net
as of Mar 28, 2024

% of Market Value

Type Fund Benchmark Net
as of Mar 28, 2024

% of Market Value

Type Fund Benchmark Net
Negative weightings may result from specific circumstances (including timing differences between trade and settle dates of securities purchased by the funds) and/or the use of certain financial instruments, including derivatives, which may be used to gain or reduce market exposure and/or risk management. Allocations are subject to change.

Pricing & Exchange

Pricing & Exchange

Investor Class Currency NAV NAV Amount Change NAV % Change NAV As Of 52wk High 52wk Low ISIN
Class Institutional USD 10.65 -0.04 -0.38 Apr 24, 2024 10.89 9.58 IE000X7X53I1
Class Institutional Hedged EUR 10.10 -0.04 -0.39 Apr 24, 2024 10.34 9.17 IE0001KKUL12
Class Flexible EUR 10.38 -0.03 -0.29 Apr 24, 2024 10.53 9.36 IE0009I5ZTL5
CLASS S HEDGED EUR 9.88 -0.04 -0.38 Apr 24, 2024 10.11 9.79 IE000UTDLUA5
Class Flexible USD 10.71 -0.04 -0.37 Apr 24, 2024 10.95 9.62 IE000ITHXRL9
D USD 10.70 -0.04 -0.38 Apr 24, 2024 10.94 9.62 IE000FBSWBF8
CLASS S HEDGED GBP 9.93 -0.04 -0.38 Apr 24, 2024 10.15 9.82 IE000D41SHP3

Portfolio Managers

Portfolio Managers

John Hutson
John Hutson

Literature

Literature