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A turning point for fixed income ETFs

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  • Six styles of high yield bond ETFs

    Dec 22, 2020 | By Karen Schenone, CFA
    Learn how iShares high yield bond ETFs can help generate income in a low rate environment.
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  • A masterclass in diversification

    Dec 17, 2020 | By Daniel Prince, CFA
    Diversification helps investors stay the course to pursue their financial goals.
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  • Sustainable fixed income for beginners

    Dec 11, 2020 | By Karen Schenone, CFA | Sarah Kjellberg
    Three approaches to get started with sustainable investing in fixed income.
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  • A turning point for fixed income ETFs

    Dec 3, 2020 | By iShares
    How volatility in 2020 accelerated institutional adoption of fixed income ETFs.
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  • Reinvigorating income with equities

    Nov 23, 2020 | By Holly Framsted, CFA
    Intuititvely, “income-orientation” feels like a straightforward investment objective. And yet, there is more to income investing than many appreciate. Holly Framsted explains why equity income may be more important than ever.
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  • A conversation with Nobel laureate William F. Sharpe about indexing

    Nov 17, 2020 | By Daniel Prince, CFA
    An exclusive interview with Nobel laureate William F. Sharpe discussing his legacy, advances in index investing and insights for today’s investors.
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  • Post-election ETF investor guide

    Nov 12, 2020 | By Armando Senra
    It’s time to consider what the 2020 election outcomes might mean for ETF investors looking for growth.
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  • Election 2020 and medical breakthroughs

    Oct 28, 2020 | By Jeff Spiegel
    The election highlights opportunities in immunotherapy and genomics that has been accelerated by the pandemic.
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  • Reducing the bite

    Oct 23, 2020 | By Michael Lane
    The importance of considering potential tax impacts in the investment decision.
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  • Outlook for renewable energy

    Oct 22, 2020 | By Sarah Kjellberg
    The U.S. election may determine how stimulus spending will be allocated differently across renewable energy, digital, and traditional infrastructure.
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  • U.S. bond ETFs hit $1 trillion AUM

    Oct 16, 2020 | By Steve Laipply
    A testament to the versatility of bond ETFs for market participants in various market conditions.
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  • Eyeing regulation risk in tech

    Oct 16, 2020 | By Jeff Spiegel
    Long-term megatrends could help investors sidestep potential regulatory scrutiny on tech giants
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  • Election 2020 and implications for overseas stocks

    Oct 13, 2020 | By Jeff Spiegel
    Two entrenched investment trends will remain in play regardless of the outcome
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  • An investor playbook for election uncertainty

    Oct 7, 2020 | By Holly Framsted, CFA
    The upcoming election will likely bring heightened volatility to the markets. This article discusses three key approaches that investors can use to add resilience to their portfolios.
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  • Why indexing can be more than just average

    Sep 28, 2020 | By Chris Dieterich
    Key investing principles to racking up long-term investment returns.
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  • Sustainable for all reasons

    Sep 24, 2020 | By Armando Senra
    Armando discusses why investors are embracing sustainable investing, and how to do so with ETFs.
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  • Does the “size” factor still matter?

    Sep 9, 2020 | By Holly Framsted, CFA
    With tech giants dominating markets, does the ‘size’ factor still matter?
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  • Watch home builders and home improvement

    Sep 3, 2020 | By Chris Dieterich
    Low mortgage rates are helping drive housing upgrades amid the pandemic.
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  • Spotlight on gold and silver

    Aug 14, 2020 | By Chris Dieterich
    Why investors are targeting precious metals in 2020.
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  • How momentum investing can help capture trends

    Aug 6, 2020 | By Holly Framsted, CFA
    Momentum ETFs can help investors understand “what’s working now."
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  • Renewed focus on clean energy ETFs

    Jul 31, 2020 | By Chris Dieterich
    Investor interest in clean energy has surged in 2020.
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    Jun 11, 2020 | By iShares
    3 reasons to continue watching biotech.
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  • Quality companies for unusual times

    Jun 11, 2020 | By Holly Framsted, CFA
    Given market uncertainty, many investors are revisiting their equity investments. Learn how investing in the quality factor can help build portfolio resilience.
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  • 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.
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  • Tech and healthcare innovation: The megatrend approach

    May 14, 2020 | By iShares
    Learn how, investing in health and tech megatrends can offer potential long-term returns, income generation and diversification.
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  • Three lessons from an ETF veteran

    May 6, 2020 | By Michael Lane
    How financial advisors can help investors stay disciplined.
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  • Watching for fallen angels

    May 1, 2020 | By Chris Dieterich
    How ETFs handle corporate bond rating downgrades.
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  • What’s next for infrastructure?

    Apr 28, 2020 | By iShares
    Potential opportunities for long-term returns.
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  • Bond ETFs send a clear signal

    Apr 14, 2020 | By iShares
    Bond ETFs can provide clarity, liquidity, and price transparency in times of market turmoil.
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  • Navigating uncertainty with ESG ETFs

    Apr 9, 2020 | By Sarah Kjellberg
    Case study: Flows and performance of iShares ESG ETFs during the 2020 market drawdown.
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  • Navigating the market turmoil

    Apr 6, 2020 | By Armando Senra
    Five ways investors can stay focused on their long-term goals.
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  • Megatrends: Thinking long-term in the downturn

    Apr 3, 2020 | By Jeff Spiegel
    Megatrend investing offers access to the long-term, structural forces that are shaping our future – even when short-term uncertainty remains.
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  • ETFs and the pandemic

    Mar 27, 2020 | By iShares
    Three takeaways from 2020’s coronavirus-induced market turmoil.
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  • Weathering the storm with minimum volatility

    Mar 25, 2020 | By Holly Framsted, CFA
    Learn how minimum volatility can help investors in turbulent markets.
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  • Investors’ guide to the recent market turmoil

    Mar 20, 2020 | By iShares
    Although this is a unique event, history can be a guide. Here are three things to consider going forward.
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    Mar 19, 2020 | By iShares
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    Mar 16, 2020 | By iShares
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  • BlackRock and the SEC’s ETF Rule

    Oct 18, 2019 | By BlackRock
    BlackRock strongly supports the SEC’s ETF Rule, which we believe helps modernize the regulatory framework for ETFs.
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  • WTF: Where are the factors?

    Oct 16, 2019 | By Holly Framsted
    Learn how investors can use factors to deliver better outcomes for their portfolios.
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  • Zero-Commission Trading: Fuel for ETF Growth

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  • Investing in the future: Megatrend ETFs

    Sep 19, 2019 | By Chris Dieterich
    Megatrend ETFs offer access to long-term growth opportunities.
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  • The benefits of bond ETFs

    Jul 29, 2019 | By Chris Dieterich
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  • 5 key ETF statistics in action

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    Country ETFs are essential tools for managing risk in times of stress.
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