IPAC Profile
The iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF is designed to offer investors broad exposure to the equity markets of the Pacific region, specifically targeting developed and emerging economies within the area. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in the securities that comprise its underlying index, as well as in investments with similar economic characteristics. This investment approach ensures that the ETF's portfolio closely aligns with the performance of its benchmark, capturing the dynamics of the Pacific equity markets.
The underlying index for the ETF is a free float-adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index that includes securities from five key countries or regions: Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, and Singapore. This index represents a diverse range of industries and sectors within these developed and emerging markets, reflecting the economic breadth of the Pacific region. By focusing on these regions, the ETF provides investors with exposure to a broad spectrum of market opportunities, from well-established economies to rapidly growing markets.
Australia and Japan, as major components, contribute significantly to the ETF’s performance due to their large and diverse stock markets. Hong Kong and Singapore provide access to important financial hubs with robust economic growth, while New Zealand adds a smaller, yet significant, component to the portfolio. The fund’s focus on these regions enables investors to benefit from the economic strengths and market opportunities present in some of the most dynamic and influential areas of the Pacific.
Managed by BlackRock, the iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF leverages the firm’s extensive expertise in global investing to deliver a well-constructed investment vehicle for those interested in the Pacific region. BlackRock’s management strategies aim to enhance the ETF’s performance while managing regional and sector-specific risks. For investors seeking diversified exposure to the Pacific markets, this ETF offers a strategic opportunity to capitalize on the growth potential of these key economies, aligning with their long-term investment objectives and risk profiles.
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