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iShares

Switch on the core four

Build a diversified, multi-asset portfolio with just four core building blocks.

iShares ETFs cover a broad range of asset classes, risk profiles and investment outcomes. To understand the appropriateness of this fund for your investment objective, please visit our product webpage.

Find out more about iShares Core S&P/ASX 200 ETF

https://www.blackrock.com/au/products/251852/

This product is likely to be appropriate for a consumer:
• who is seeking capital growth and/or income distribution
• using the product for a core component of their portfolio or less
• with a minimum investment timeframe of 5 years
• with a medium to high risk/return profile

Find out more about iShares Core Composite Bond ETF

https://www.blackrock.com/au/products/251977/

This product is likely to be appropriate for a consumer:
• who is seeking capital preservation and/or income distribution
• using the product for a core component of their portfolio or less
• with a minimum investment timeframe of 3 years, and
• with a medium risk/return profile

Find out more about iShares Core Cash ETF

https://www.blackrock.com/au/products/287045/

This product is likely to be appropriate for a consumer:
• who is seeking capital preservation and/or income distribution
• using the product for a whole portfolio solution or less
• with no minimum investment timeframe, and
• with a very low risk/return profile

Find out more about iShares Core MSCI World ex Australia ESG ETF

https://www.blackrock.com/au/products/283117/

This product is likely to be appropriate for a consumer:
• who is seeking capital growth
• using the product for a major allocation of their portfolio or less
• with a minimum investment timeframe of 5 years, and
• with a medium to high risk/return profile

Build a strong foundation with four Core ETFs

A resilient portfolio is much like a balanced diet. You need a good mix of different food groups for optimal health.

For a well-diversified, global multi-asset portfolio, what you need to consider are four basic ingredients - Australian equities, Australian fixed income, cash and international equities.

iShares’ four core ETFs offer broad exposure to stocks and bonds by following well-known indexes. Over the last five years, the funds have outperformed the majority of their respective category peers.1

The iShares core four: your recipe for a strong and healthy portfolio.
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Why Core ETFs

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Simplicity

Build a resilient and diversified portfolio2 across major asset classes, accessing thousands of global and local stocks and bonds.
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Quality

Backed by the scale and expertise of the world’s largest asset manager, each ETF has a strong performance record against peers.3
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Affordability

Invest in low-cost ETFs, so you can keep more of what you earn.

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Build a quality portfolio

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Use just four simple building blocks that can be tailored for different risk profiles and achieve competitive performance.

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Source: Morningstar data as of 30 June 2025, based on 5 year annualized gross returns compared to the following peer categories. BILL peer category: Australian Cash Fund. IAF peer category: Australian Bond ETF. IWLD peer category: World Large Blend Equity ETF. IOZ peer category: Australia Large Blend Equity ETF.

Low portfolio costs

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Keeping overall portfolio costs low can help you reach your investment goals sooner. The iShares four core ETFs offer lower fees compared to their ETF peers.4

Source: Morningstar data as of 30 June 2025. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Funds included in Morningstar’s category universe include indexed and active funds. Material differences may exist between product, service or performance being compared, such as, investment objectives, fees and expenses, types of investments made, countries or markets covered.