GLOF Profile
iShares Trust - iShares Global Equity Factor ETF is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) launched by BlackRock, Inc., one of the world’s largest asset management firms. Managed by BlackRock Fund Advisors, the fund offers investors exposure to global equity markets by targeting a diversified portfolio of stocks across various sectors and geographies. The ETF seeks to capitalize on a broad range of market opportunities by investing in companies with diverse characteristics and growth profiles.
The fund’s investment strategy involves focusing on value and momentum stocks, encompassing companies of varying market capitalizations. By utilizing a multi-factor approach, the ETF aims to capture the benefits associated with both value investingâ€targeting undervalued companies with strong fundamentalsâ€and momentum investingâ€focusing on stocks with upward price trends. This dual approach allows the fund to potentially enhance returns by exploiting different facets of market performance.
To achieve its investment objective, the fund seeks to track the performance of the MSCI ACWI Diversified Multiple-Factor Index. This index is designed to reflect the performance of a broad and diversified set of equity factors across global markets. The fund employs a representative sampling technique to closely align its holdings with the index, aiming to provide performance that closely matches the index’s returns while maintaining efficient portfolio management.
Since its inception on April 28, 2015, iShares Trust - iShares Global Equity Factor ETF has been domiciled in the United States. The ETF provides investors with a strategic tool for gaining exposure to a diversified global equity portfolio, leveraging factor-based strategies to enhance potential returns and manage risk. By investing in this fund, investors can benefit from BlackRock's extensive expertise in global equity markets and factor investing.
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