Active ETFs are investment funds that are actively managed by professional portfolio managers. They trade on stock exchanges, providing investors with the potential benefits of active management and exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
iShares US Factor Rotation Active ETF (IACT)
https://www.blackrock.com/au/products/343627/
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, and
• with a high to very high risk/return profile
iShares World Equity High Income Complex ETF
https://www.blackrock.com/au/products/351490/
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, and
• with a medium to high risk/return profile
iShares Credit Income Active ETF
https://www.blackrock.com/au/products/347181/
This product is likely to be appropriate for a consumer:
• who is seeking income distribution and/or capital preservation
• 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
What are active ETFs?
Rather than tracking an index like a traditional index ETF, active ETFs are actively managed by BlackRock portfolio managers who seek superior returns to the broad market.
Active ETFs offer a more cost-efficient, liquid and transparent way for investors to access actively managed strategies.
Active management can give investors access to stocks beyond the traditional index and potentially incorporate greater risk management1 as portfolio managers seek to actively respond to market events in real time.
Investors can trade in and out of an active ETF on the exchange at any time during market hours.
62%
of 2025 Australian ETF listings were active*
20%
of Australian ETF industry AUM is from active ETFs**
$4.2
trillion (USD) projected global AUM of active ETFs by 2030***
*Source: Cboe, 31 December 2025
**Source: ASX, 31 May 2026
***Source: BlackRock, October 2025
Why active ETFs?
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Seek outperformance, specific exposures or outcomes
iShares active ETFs are managed by BlackRock Portfolio Managers who seek superior market returns, exposure to specific sectors, or targeted outcomes.
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Convenience & access
iShares active ETFs provide many of the advantages of index ETFs — diversification, liquidity and low fees.2
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An industry leader
iShares has been a leader in the ETF marketplace for more than two decades. As a part of BlackRock, our products are engineered by investment professionals with discipline and deep risk management expertise.3
Explore our range of Active ETFs
Whether you are seeking growth, income or reducing risk, iShares Active ETFs can help investors pursue their financial goals.
Frequently asked questions
Active ETFs may aim to outperform the market, gain access to specific market sectors, or target a specific outcome. Index ETFs seek to track the performance of a specific index.
Active ETFs are managed by professional portfolio managers who actively select and adjust the fund's holdings in an effort to meet its investment objectives. This involves ongoing analysis and decision-making based on market conditions.
Risks may include market volatility, manager performance, and the impact of fees on returns. Investors should carefully consider these factors and assess their risk tolerance before investing in active ETFs.
Due to the access they provide to professional portfolio management, Active ETF fees are typically higher than index ETFs, but lower than unlisted managed funds. As of May 2026, the average fee charged by ASX-listed active ETFs is 0.77% p.a., versus 0.29% p.a. for passive ETFs.4 However, active ETFs currently offered by iShares are significantly below this average cost, ranging between 0.29-0.45% p.a.5
