The BlackRock iBLD® Ascenda® 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 on cash.