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Index the core with iShares ETFs

Think index means average? Think again. iShares Core ETFs have offered 10 years of low cost, tax efficiency and competitive performance potential. Explore how indexing the core can help simplify building a diversified, low cost and tax efficient portfolio.

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3 Reasons to index the core

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Competitive performance

IVV, IJH, and IJR outperformed 87%, 65%, and 63% of their ETF and mutual fund peers, respectively, in the last 10 years.1

Low cost

iShares Core ETFs are less than 1/10th the cost of the typical mutual fund.2

Tax efficient

0% of iShares U.S. style box ETFs have paid out capital gains in the last 5 years compared to 80% of U.S. active equity mutual funds.3

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For conservative investors

This conservative mix of iShares Core Funds has a 90% allocation to bonds and 10% toward equities.

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For moderate investors

This moderate mix of iShares Core Funds has a 45% allocation to bonds and 55% toward equities.

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For aggressive investors

This aggressive mix of iShares Core Funds has a 15% allocation to bonds and 85% toward equities.

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Explore iShares Core ETFs

Build your U.S. allocation by size with our S&P Index core ETFs.

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Performance data represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate with market conditions and may be lower or higher when you sell your shares. Current performance may differ from the performance shown. For most recent month-end performance and standard performance, click on the fund names above.

Build your U.S. allocation by style with our Morningstar index ETFs.

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Consider diversifying your U.S. centric portfolio and seek potential growth with our iShares Core International ETFs.

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Performance data represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate with market conditions and may be lower or higher when you sell your shares. Current performance may differ from the performance shown. For most recent month-end performance and standard performance, click on the fund names above.

iShares Bond ETFs can offer a cost-effective, liquid way to express tactical views.

Bond ETFs
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Performance data represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate with market conditions and may be lower or higher when you sell your shares. Current performance may differ from the performance shown. For most recent month-end performance and standard performance, click on the fund names above.

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