BlackRock iBLD Ascenda™ Index

Index Level as of Jan 17, 2020 106.81
1 Day Index Level Change as of Jan 17, 2020 0.21 (0.20%)

Overview

Index Objective

The BlackRock iBLD Ascenda^TM Index (the “Index”) is a multi-asset index designed to deliver a globally diversified portfolio with daily volatility-controls to help mitigate downside risk.

Because the multi-asset index is diversified across asset-classes and regions, it provides the potential for more consistent returns than a traditional stock index. The index seeks to capture market opportunities in various environments by dynamically responding to trends in asset returns.

Index constituents are comprised of iShares® ETFs. The Index tracks the excess return of the selected iShares® ETF constituents above the return of cash (3 month LIBOR).

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Historical index performance is no guarantee of any future performance. Indexes are unmanaged and one cannot invest directly in an index.

Key Facts

Inception Date Sep 06, 2018

Asset Class Multi Asset

Base Currency U.S. Dollar

External Index Ticker IBLDAS6E

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