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iShares MSCI Frontier and Select EM ETF
ETF
FM
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$24.86
+0.02
+0.08%
primary theme
Emerging Markets Equity
FM (ETF)
iShares MSCI Frontier and Select EM ETF
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$24.86
+0.02
+0.08%
primary theme
Emerging Markets Equity
FM (ETF)
iShares MSCI Frontier and Select EM ETF
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$24.86
+0.02
+0.08%
primary theme
Emerging Markets Equity
Name
Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
-2.4%
1 yr return
-22.5%
3 Yr Avg Return
7.6%
5 Yr Avg Return
-3.5%
Net Assets
$408 M
Holdings in Top 10
27.8%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$24.8
$23.26
$33.56
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.79%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 36.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
N/A
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Exchange Traded Fund
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Price
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FM - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return -2.4%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 7.6%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return -3.5%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 2.17%
- Dividend Yield 0.6%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Semi-Annually
Fund Details
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Legal NameiShares MSCI Frontier and Select EM ETF
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Fund Family NameiShares
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Inception DateSep 12, 2012
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Shares Outstanding13550000
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Share ClassN/A
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUnited States
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ManagerGreg Savage
Fund Description
The Fund seeks to track the investment results of the MSCI Frontier and Emerging Markets Select Index (the “Underlying Index”), which is designed to measure equity market performance of frontier markets along with select emerging markets, as determined by MSCI, Inc. (the “Index Provider” or “MSCI”). Countries that comprise the Underlying Index are selected from countries in the MSCI Frontier Markets Investable Market Index (IMI) and the MSCI Emerging Markets IMI, which together make up the Fund’s “Parent Index”. The Underlying Index aims to reflect the performance of frontier markets and the lower size spectrum of emerging markets (i.e., emerging market countries with lower gross national income per capita and total stock market capitalizations relative to those of the full spectrum of emerging market countries), while putting a stronger emphasis on tradability and investability of the constituents compared to the Parent Index.
Frontier markets are those markets that are considered by MSCI to be among
the smallest, least mature and least liquid. Additionally, the emerging markets included in the Underlying Index are those markets selected from the lower size spectrum of emerging markets. As of August 31, 2021, the Underlying Index consisted of securities in the following countries or regions: Argentina, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Colombia, Croatia, Egypt, Estonia, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lithuania, Mauritius, Morocco, Nigeria, Oman, Peru, the Philippines, Romania, Slovenia, Sri Lanka and Vietnam.
To avoid excessive country concentration, the Underlying Index limits the maximum cumulative weight of the two largest frontier market countries to 40% and limits the weight of any individual emerging market country to 5%.
The target cumulative free float-adjusted market capitalization weights of 80% and 20% are assigned to frontier market and emerging market constituents, respectively, in the Underlying Index. A capping methodology is applied that limits the weight of any single “group entity” (constituents that MSCI determines have a control relationship) to a maximum of 22.5% of the Underlying Index weight, and the sum of all group entities with a weight above 4.5% to an aggregate of 22.5% of the Underlying Index weight, each at quarterly rebalance. MSCI uses the concept of “group entities” for the concentration limits of the capping methodologies in the Underlying Index. A group entity is a group of companies that operate as an affiliated corporate group but may separately issue listed securities. To determine “group entities,” MSCI analyzes financial accounts of listed companies holding stakes of 20% or more in other listed companies to
determine whether these stakes are controlling in nature. In certain cases, even in the absence of consolidated accounts, MSCI may also consider two companies as belonging to the same group entity where there is reasonable evidence of control based on other information.
The Underlying Index includes large-, mid- and small-capitalization companies and may change over time. As of August 31, 2021, there were 155 securities in the Underlying Index. As of August 31, 2021, a significant portion of the Underlying Index is represented by securities of companies in the financials industry or sector. The components of the Underlying Index are likely to change over time.
BFA uses a “passive” or indexing approach to try to achieve the Fund’s investment objective. Unlike many investment companies, the Fund does not try to “beat” the index it tracks and does not seek temporary defensive positions when markets decline or appear overvalued.
Indexing may eliminate the chance that the Fund will substantially outperform the Underlying Index but also may reduce some of the risks of active management, such as poor security selection. Indexing seeks to achieve lower costs and better after-tax performance by aiming to keep portfolio turnover low in comparison to actively managed investment companies.
BFA uses a representative sampling indexing strategy to manage the Fund. “Representative sampling” is an indexing strategy that involves investing in a representative sample of securities that collectively has an investment profile similar to that of an applicable underlying index. The securities selected are expected to have, in the aggregate, investment characteristics
(based on factors such as market capitalization and industry weightings), fundamental characteristics (such as return variability and yield) and liquidity measures similar to those of an applicable underlying index. The Fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Underlying Index.
The Fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of its Underlying Index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its Underlying Index (i.e., depositary receipts representing securities of the Underlying Index) and may invest up to 20% of its assets in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents, including shares of money market funds advised by BFA or its affiliates, as well as in securities not included in the Underlying Index, but which BFA believes will help the Fund track the Underlying Index. Cash and cash equivalent investments associated with a derivative position will be treated as part of that position for the purposes of calculating investments not included in the Underlying Index. The Fund seeks to track the investment results of the Underlying Index before fees and expenses of the Fund.
The Fund may lend securities representing up to one-third of the value of the Fund's total assets (including the value of any collateral received).
The Underlying Index is sponsored by MSCI, which is independent of the Fund and BFA. The Index Provider determines the composition and relative weightings of the securities in the Underlying Index and publishes information regarding the market value of the Underlying Index.
Industry Concentration Policy. The Fund will concentrate its investments (i.e., hold 25% or more of its total assets) in a particular industry or group of industries to approximately the same extent that the Underlying Index is concentrated. For purposes of this limitation, securities of the U.S. government (including its agencies and instrumentalities) and repurchase agreements collateralized by U.S. government securities are not considered to be issued by members of any industry.
FM - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | FM Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -2.4% | -32.7% | 17.4% | 97.34% |
| 1 Yr | -22.5% | -50.4% | 14.4% | 95.95% |
| 3 Yr | 7.6%* | -16.6% | 69.4% | 43.36% |
| 5 Yr | -3.5%* | -13.2% | 32.4% | 47.47% |
| 10 Yr | 1.9%* | -12.4% | 11.5% | 15.04% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | FM Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | -24.4% | -50.1% | 15.9% | 52.01% |
| 2021 | 11.5% | -26.9% | 16.3% | 0.66% |
| 2020 | -1.1% | -7.2% | 79.7% | 97.52% |
| 2019 | 4.6% | -14.2% | 9.4% | 44.30% |
| 2018 | -3.9% | -11.5% | 24.0% | 48.92% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | FM Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -2.4% | -50.8% | 17.4% | 96.37% |
| 1 Yr | -22.5% | -50.4% | 30.2% | 96.09% |
| 3 Yr | 7.6%* | -16.6% | 69.4% | 43.59% |
| 5 Yr | -3.5%* | -13.2% | 32.4% | 53.36% |
| 10 Yr | 1.9%* | -12.4% | 11.5% | 18.73% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | FM Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | -24.4% | -50.1% | 15.9% | 52.01% |
| 2021 | 11.5% | -18.2% | 16.3% | 0.66% |
| 2020 | -1.1% | -7.2% | 79.7% | 97.52% |
| 2019 | 4.6% | -14.2% | 10.3% | 44.30% |
| 2018 | -3.9% | -9.7% | 24.0% | 54.64% |
FM - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| FM | Category Low | Category High | FM % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 408 M | 717 K | 102 B | 50.42% |
| Number of Holdings | 240 | 7 | 6734 | 25.98% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 116 M | 3.7 K | 19.3 B | 52.56% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 27.84% | 2.8% | 71.7% | 64.71% |
Top 10 Holdings
- National Bank of Kuwait SAK 10.84%
- National Bank of Kuwait SAK 10.84%
- National Bank of Kuwait SAK 10.84%
- National Bank of Kuwait SAK 10.84%
- National Bank of Kuwait SAK 10.84%
- National Bank of Kuwait SAK 10.84%
- National Bank of Kuwait SAK 10.84%
- National Bank of Kuwait SAK 10.84%
- National Bank of Kuwait SAK 10.84%
- National Bank of Kuwait SAK 10.84%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | FM % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 96.35% | 0.90% | 110.97% | 65.48% |
| Cash | 3.65% | -23.67% | 20.19% | 29.56% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.67% | 62.22% |
| Other | 0.00% | -1.48% | 9.95% | 57.45% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 7.40% | 53.64% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | -0.03% | 55.68% | 59.29% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | FM % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | 37.00% | 0.00% | 48.86% | 0.84% |
| Real Estate | 12.64% | 0.00% | 17.15% | 0.60% |
| Basic Materials | 11.66% | 0.00% | 30.03% | 15.33% |
| Consumer Defense | 8.74% | 0.00% | 28.13% | 23.35% |
| Communication Services | 7.14% | 0.00% | 46.62% | 72.93% |
| Energy | 7.02% | 0.00% | 26.66% | 14.13% |
| Industrials | 4.86% | 0.00% | 43.53% | 67.43% |
| Technology | 3.31% | 0.00% | 47.50% | 99.04% |
| Utilities | 3.09% | 0.00% | 39.12% | 19.40% |
| Healthcare | 2.78% | 0.00% | 93.26% | 70.54% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 1.76% | 0.00% | 48.94% | 99.16% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | FM % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non US | 94.89% | -4.71% | 112.57% | 64.72% |
| US | 1.46% | -1.60% | 104.72% | 33.97% |
FM - Expenses
Operational Fees
| FM Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.79% | 0.01% | 2.69% | 81.51% |
| Management Fee | 0.79% | 0.00% | 2.00% | 36.32% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.85% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| FM Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 0.00% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| FM Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.40% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| FM Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 36.00% | 0.00% | 190.00% | 35.81% |
FM - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| FM | Category Low | Category High | FM % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.64% | 0.00% | 13.22% | 14.83% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| FM | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Semi-Annually | Annually | Quarterly | Annually |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| FM | Category Low | Category High | FM % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 2.17% | -1.98% | 17.62% | 14.07% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| FM | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2022 | $0.080 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 15, 2022 | $0.607 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 05, 2022 | $0.002 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 17, 2021 | $0.212 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 16, 2021 | $0.490 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2020 | $0.187 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 19, 2020 | $0.638 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2019 | $0.156 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 21, 2019 | $0.793 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 24, 2018 | $0.317 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 25, 2018 | $0.805 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 04, 2018 | $0.026 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 26, 2017 | $0.375 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 26, 2017 | $0.275 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2016 | $0.026 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 28, 2016 | $0.509 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2015 | $0.084 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 01, 2015 | $0.604 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 02, 2014 | $0.827 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2013 | $0.066 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 05, 2013 | $0.308 | OrdinaryDividend |
FM - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Greg Savage
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Sep 12, 2012
9.72
9.7%
Greg Savage, Managing Director; has been associated with BlackRock Fund Advisors since 2009. Mr. Savage has been a senior portfolio manager for BFA and BTC since 2009. Prior to his employment with BFA and BTC, Mr. Savage was a senior portfolio manager from 2006 to 2009 for BGFA and BGI and a portfolio manager from 2001 to 2006 for BGFA and BGI.
Jennifer Hsui
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Sep 12, 2012
9.72
9.7%
Jennifer Hsui, Managing Director & Portfolio Manager at BlackRock Investment Management LLC has been employed by BlackRock Fund Advisors as a senior portfolio manager since 2007. Prior to that, Ms. Hsui was a portfolio manager from 2006 to 2007 for BGFA. She was a research analyst for RBC Capital Markets from 2003 to 2006.
Amy Whitelaw
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Dec 28, 2018
3.42
3.4%
Amy Whitelaw is Managing Director of BlackRock, Inc. since 2013 and was Director of the firm from 2009 to 2012. Ms. Whitelaw's service with the firm dates back to 1998, including her years with Barclays Global Investors (BGI), which merged with BlackRock in 2009. Ms. Whitelaw served as Principal of BGI from 2000 to 2009. Previously Ms. Whitelaw worked in the Transition Services group as a transition manager and strategist, and was also an international equity trader on BGI’s trading desk.
Paul Whitehead
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jan 01, 2022
0.41
0.4%
Paul Whitehead is responsible for supporting the day-to-day management of the MML Blend Fund’s portfolio, including setting the Fund’s overall investment strategy and overseeing the management of the Fund. Mr. Whitehead is a Managing Director of BlackRock, Inc., Co-Head of Index Equity, and Co-Head of BlackRock’s ETF and Index Investments business. Mr. Whitehead also oversees the management of BlackRock’s Institutional and iShares funds. Mr. Whitehead was previously the Global Head of Equity Trading and the Global Head of Transition Management within BlackRock’s Global Trading Group. Mr. Whitehead’s service with the firm dates back to 1996, including his years with Barclays Global Investors, which merged with BlackRock in 2009. Prior to his current role, Mr. Whitehead was Head of Americas Equity Trading. Previously, he managed the trading team responsible for all Institutional Index funds, Exchange Traded funds, and Transition Management mandates. Mr. Whitehead represents BlackRock on the board of Luminex, a buy-side owned Alternative Trading System launched in 2015.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.09 | 33.71 | 6.43 | 13.42 |
