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2020 a pivotal year for sustainable investing

Discover what’s driving sustainable investing growth and how ETFs can help provide all investors with access.

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Market events

Bond ETFs send a clear signal

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Why being the market can beat the m...

Sep 28, 2020 / By Chris Dieterich

Key investing principles to racking up long-term investment returns.

Equity
With tech giants dominating markets...

Sep 9, 2020 / By Holly Framsted, CFA

With tech giants dominating markets, does the ‘size’ factor still matter?

Equity
Watch home builders as Americans cr...

Sep 3, 2020 / By Chris Dieterich

Low mortgage rates are helping drive housing upgrades amid the pandemic.

Equity
Why it’s time for U.S. investors to...

Aug 25, 2020 / By iShares

Q&A with international investing experts.

Global
Looking overseas: The case for inte...

Aug 18, 2020 / By Michael Lane

Two themes leading investors to reconsider non-U.S. exposures.

Global
Spotlight on gold and silver

Aug 14, 2020 / By Chris Dieterich

Why investors are targeting precious metals in 2020.

Commodity
How momentum investing can help cap...

Aug 6, 2020 / By Holly Framsted, CFA

Momentum ETFs can help investors understand “what’s working now.

Factors
Renewed focus on clean energy ETFs

Jul 31, 2020 / By Chris Dieterich

Investor interest in clean energy has surged in 2020.

Sustainable
ETFs to play a recovery in China

Jul 23, 2020 / By iShares

Discusses recent Chinese market outperformance and long-term structural drivers...

Asia Pacific
A turning point for fixed income ET...

Jul 15, 2020 / By iShares

How volatility in 2020 accelerated institutional adoption of fixed income ETFs.

Fixed income
iShares 2020 midyear outlook implem...

Jun 30, 2020 / By Christopher Dhanraj

Read our 2020 outlook implementation guide.

Global
The shift to sustainable investing

Jun 17, 2020 / By Michael Lane

Four main reasons driving advisor interest in sustainable solutions.

Sustainable
What’s next for biotech?

Jun 11, 2020 / By Christopher Dhanraj

3 reasons to continue watching biotech

Sectors
Quality companies for unusual times

Jun 11, 2020 / By Holly Framsted, CFA

Given market uncertainty, many investors are revisiting their equity investment...

Equity
Shooting for a rebound in silver

May 28, 2020 / By Chris Dieterich

The white metal is playing catch-up to gold after touching a historic low.

Commodity
Investment directions: Summer 2020

May 25, 2020 / By Christopher Dhanraj

The iShares Strategy team discusses economic and market outlooks across asset c...

Sectors
Tech and healthcare innovation: The...

May 14, 2020 / By Christopher Dhanraj

Learn how, investing in health and tech megatrends can offer potential long-ter...

Equity
Searching for income in a low-rate ...

May 14, 2020 / By Karen Schenone, CFA

Three ways to access income with ETFs.

Equity
Three lessons from an ETF veteran

May 6, 2020 / By Michael Lane

How financial advisors can help investors stay disciplined.

Equity
Opportunities in Europe

May 6, 2020 / By Christopher Dhanraj

Great variation in government policies and virus development highlight the impo...

Equity
Watching for fallen angels

May 1, 2020 / By Chris Dieterich

How ETFs handle corporate bond rating downgrades.

Fixed income
What’s next for infrastructure?

Apr 28, 2020 / By Christopher Dhanraj

Potential opportunities for long-term returns.

Developed
RESHAPING SUSTAINABLE INVESTING

Apr 22, 2020 / By iShares

Forces to accelerate sustainable index adoption.

Sustainable
Industry dispersions

Apr 21, 2020 / By Christopher Dhanraj

Learn how COVID-19 is impacting industries.

Industry
Bond ETFs send a clear signal

Apr 14, 2020 / By iShares

Bond ETFs can provide clarity, liquidity, and price transparency in times of ma...

Fixed Income
The outlook for REITs in 2020: An u...

Apr 9, 2020 / By Christopher Dhanraj

The Investment Strategy team discusses the outlook for real estate in 2020.

Real Estate
Navigating uncertainty with ESG ETF...

Apr 9, 2020 / By Sarah Kjellberg

It’s time to think sustainably. iShares ESG ETFs let you pursue long term growt...

Sustainable
Navigating the market turmoil

Apr 6, 2020 / By Armando Senra

How investors can stay focused on their long-term goals in market volatility.

Equity
Megatrends: Thinking long-term in t...

Apr 3, 2020 / By Jeff Spiegel

Megatrend investing offers access to the long-term, structural forces that are ...

Equity
ETFs and the pandemic

Mar 27, 2020 / By iShares

Three takeaways from 2020’s coronavirus-induced market turmoil.

Equity
Weathering the storm with minimum v...

Mar 25, 2020 / By Holly Framsted, CFA

Learn how minimum volatility can help investors in turbulent markets.

Minimum Volatility
5 ETF Statistics to watch in high-v...

Mar 23, 2020 / By iShares

Keeping a close eye on ETF statistics during times of market stress can help in...

Equity
Investors’ guide to the recent mark...

Mar 20, 2020 / By Christopher Dhanraj

Although this is a unique event, history can be a guide. Here are three things ...

Equity
Case Study: Bond ETFs in Volatile M...

Mar 19, 2020 / By iShares

Bond ETF performance in times of market volatility.

Fixed Income
How ETFs provide transparency in tu...

Mar 16, 2020 / By iShares

In turbulent markets, ETFs can help provide transparency and liquidity.

Equity
Geopolitical calendar

Jan 22, 2020 / By Christopher Dhanraj

Keep an eye on upcoming events and political changes that plays a vital role fo...

Global
Crucial driver: The dollar and emer...

Jan 16, 2020 / By Christopher Dhanraj

Understand how the dollar rise has been a crucial driver of asset performance o...

Emerging
2020 around the world: Key countrie...

Jan 8, 2020 / By Christopher Dhanraj

As we head into 2020, we expect global growth to edge higher, with limited near...

Emerging
Brexit implementation guide: Update

Dec 18, 2019 / By Christopher Dhanraj

Explore our iShares Investment Strategy team's thoughts on the implications of ...

United Kingdom
Why all the fuss about fixed income...

Dec 16, 2019 / By Armando Senra

Fixed income ETF assets have increased eight-fold since 2008 and passed $1 tril...

Fixed Income
Sector outlook: The impact of geopo...

Nov 20, 2019 / By Christopher Dhanraj

iShares Strategy Team explore the key themes impacting sector performance. The ...

Sectors
BlackRock’s take on the SEC’s ETF R...

Oct 18, 2019 / By BlackRock

The ETF Rule is an important milestone for our industry and is a positive devel...

United States
Saudi Arabia: Potential and pitfall...

Aug 3, 2019 / By Christopher Dhanraj

Read about what developments in Saudi Arabia mean for investors.

Saudi Arabia
Reform matters: Update on Brazil

Aug 2, 2019 / By Christopher Dhanraj

Year-to-date pension reforms have supported investor optimism for Brazil’s equi...

Brazil
Technology update: The structural v...

Jul 15, 2019 / By Christopher Dhanraj

Not all tech is created equal. Some industries within the tech sector are tied ...

Sectors
Emerging markets: The path to refor...

Jun 27, 2019 / By Christopher Dhanraj

Reform is the key ingredient for many emerging markets' outlook. The ETF Invest...

Emerging
Seeking opportunities in market cyc...

May 22, 2019 / By Christopher Dhanraj

Read the full market report as our chief strategist Chris Dhanraj discuss about...

Sectors
What to know: the MSCI Emerging Mar...

May 21, 2019 / By Christopher Dhanraj

Over the last 30 years, Emerging Markets has evolved from niche to necessity an...

Emerging
Indian election guide

Apr 24, 2019 / By Christopher Dhanraj

Read full analysis of the Indian election and possible market impacts. Know the...

India
ETF stats in action: December 2018 ...

Apr 23, 2019 / By iShares

ETF statistics can help investors understand how ETFs operate and trade in vola...

United States

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