EMIF Profile
The iShares Emerging Markets Infrastructure ETF is designed to provide investors with targeted exposure to infrastructure-related companies in emerging markets. The fund focuses on investing in securities that are part of its underlying index, which includes a range of companies involved in infrastructure development and maintenance, such as those in sectors like utilities, transportation, and telecommunications.
To achieve its investment objectives, the fund will typically allocate at least 80% of its assets to the component securities of the index, or to investments with economic characteristics that closely match these securities. This approach ensures that the majority of the fund’s assets are directly invested in infrastructure companies that reflect the index's composition. Additionally, the fund has the flexibility to invest up to 20% of its assets in various financial instruments, including futures, options, and swap contracts, as well as cash and cash equivalents.
The ETF also allows for investment in securities not included in the index, providing a degree of strategic flexibility. This can be used to adjust the fund’s exposure to infrastructure sectors based on market conditions or to enhance portfolio diversification. Despite these strategies, the fund remains non-diversified, meaning it may concentrate its investments within specific sectors or geographic regions related to emerging markets infrastructure.
By focusing on emerging markets infrastructure, the iShares Emerging Markets Infrastructure ETF aims to capture growth opportunities in regions undergoing significant infrastructure development. This sector-specific approach aligns with broader economic trends and infrastructure investment needs, offering investors a way to participate in the growth of emerging economies through targeted infrastructure investments.
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