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Business Wire
31-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
BlackRock Broadens Infrastructure Product Suite with Actively Managed ETF
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, BlackRock expanded its infrastructure product suite with the launch of the iShares Infrastructure Active ETF (CBOE:BILT), designed to harness the long-term growth potential of listed infrastructure companies across sectors and geographies through the efficiency and convenience of an ETF. Infrastructure is a vital and distinctive segment of the global economy, with related investments projected to reach $68 trillion by 2040. 1 This growth is fueled by powerful forces reshaping how the world builds, connects, and powers itself, including the buildout of energy-intensive data centers, a renewed focus on energy independence in many parts of the world, and the modernization and expansion of logistic hubs such as terminals and airports as global supply chains are rewired. 'As structural shifts re-shape the global economy, we believe physical and digital infrastructure opportunities will continue to expand and accelerate,' said Balfe Morrison, Head of Listed Infrastructure Strategies, Global Real Asset Securities Group at BlackRock. 'Investors may be under-allocated to listed infrastructure today – partly because there is no formal sector classification for infrastructure, and the companies within the universe have represented only a small percentage of global equity indices. 2 BILT aims to offer investors an actively managed approach to tapping into the multi-decade growth potential of infrastructure, an asset class with lower volatility than global equity markets, in the convenience and transparency of an ETF. 3 ' BILT provides investors with access to a diversified portfolio of 50-60 listed infrastructure companies globally, spanning categories including transportation, energy storage and transportation, construction, and utilities. Managed by Balfe Morrison and the BlackRock Global Real Assets Securities team, BILT leverages over two decades of infrastructure investing expertise seeking alpha driven primarily by stock selection. BILT adds to BlackRock's $10 billion infrastructure ETF suite, which includes the iShares Global Infrastructure ETF (IGF), the iShares U.S. Infrastructure ETF (IFRA) and the iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estate ETF (IDGT). 4 BlackRock's broader infrastructure investing platform, Global Infrastructure Partners, manages approximately $183 billion across a diversified portfolio of more than 300 active investments across equity, debt, and solutions, with operations in over 100 countries serving clients worldwide. 5 About BlackRock BlackRock's purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being. As a fiduciary to investors and a leading provider of financial technology, we help millions of people build savings that serve them throughout their lives by making investing easier and more affordable. For additional information on BlackRock, please visit | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: About iShares iShares unlocks opportunity across markets to meet the evolving needs of investors. With more than twenty years of experience, a global line-up of 1,600+ exchange traded funds (ETFs) and over $4.7 trillion in assets under management as of June 30, 2025, iShares continues to drive progress for the financial industry. iShares funds are powered by the expert portfolio and risk management of BlackRock. Carefully consider the Funds' investment objectives, risk factors, and charges and expenses before investing. This and other information can be found in the Funds' prospectuses or, if available, the summary prospectuses which may be obtained by visiting or Read the prospectus carefully before investing. I nvesting involves risk, including possible loss of principal. The Fund is actively managed and does not seek to replicate the performance of a specified index. The Fund may have a higher portfolio turnover than funds that seek to replicate the performance of an index. Funds that concentrate investments in specific industries, sectors, markets or asset classes may underperform or be more volatile than other industries, sectors, markets or asset classes and the general securities market. International investing involves risks, including risks related to foreign currency, limited liquidity, less government regulation and the possibility of substantial volatility due to adverse political, economic or other developments. These risks often are heightened for investments in emerging/developing markets or in concentrations of single countries. The Fund's use of derivatives may reduce the Fund's returns and/or increase volatility and subject the Fund to counterparty risk, which is the risk that the other party in the transaction will not fulfill its contractual obligation. The Fund could suffer losses related to its derivative positions because of a possible lack of liquidity in the secondary market and as a result of unanticipated market movements, which losses are potentially unlimited. There can be no assurance that the Fund's hedging transactions will be effective. Convertible securities are subject to the market and issuer risks that apply to the underlying common stock. Diversification and asset allocation may not protect against market risk or loss of principal. This information should not be relied upon as research, investment advice, or a recommendation regarding any products, strategies, or any security in particular. This material is strictly for illustrative, educational, or informational purposes and is subject to change. The iShares Funds are distributed by BlackRock Investments, LLC (together with its affiliates, 'BlackRock'). © 2025 BlackRock, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. BLACKROCK and iSHARES are trademarks of BlackRock, Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks are those of their respective owners. 1 BlackRock, as of April 2025. Assumptions, opinions and estimates are provided for illustrative purposes only. They should not be relied upon as recommendations to buy or sell securities. Forecasts of financial market trends that are based on current market conditions constitute our judgment and are subject to change without notice. 2 Listed Infrastructure common holdings with S&P 500 and MSCI World as of 31 May 2024, as compared to the FTSE Developed Core Infrastructure 50/50 Net TR Index. 3 Data from Morningstar as of June 2025. Compares the 15-year standard deviation of MSCI ACWI Index versus Global Infrastructure, as represented by the FTSE Global Core Infrastructure 50/50 NtTx NR Index. 4 5 BlackRock, as of June 30, 2025.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Crypto ETFs Lead April Inflows With $3.7B Asset Surge
Crypto exchange-traded funds attracted $3.7 billion in net inflows during April, marking the strongest monthly performance for the category this year, according to ETFGI data released Friday. The robust crypto ETF flows, combined with the $923.7 million that flowed into thematic ETFs, underscore investors' continued appetite for emerging technologies and digital assets amid broader market volatility, according to ETFGI data. The iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) led crypto ETF inflows with $2.7 billion added during April, according to the ETFGI report. This fund's dominance reflects institutional and retail investor confidence in Bitcoin exposure. Meanwhile, the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) experienced outflows of $87.3 million year to date, despite gathering $155.6 million in April, the report noted. These mixed results highlight the competitive landscape among Bitcoin-focused products. Global assets invested in crypto ETFs reached $146.3 billion at the end of April, marking the fourth-highest level on record, ETFGI data show. This total remains below the all-time high of $170.9 billion recorded in January 2025. During April, the crypto ETF universe expanded to 304 products with 756 listings globally from 65 providers across 26 exchanges in 20 countries, according to the report. A total of 23 new digital assets ETPs launched during the month alone. Year-to-date net inflows of $6 billion rank as the second-highest on record for crypto ETFs, trailing only 2024's $42.3 billion, the research firm noted. Historical data show 2021's total of $2.7 billion ranks third. Thematic ETFs maintained their growth trajectory with a fifth consecutive month of net inflows, gathering $923.7 million in April, according to ETFGI. Year-to-date inflows of $10.8 billion rank as the fourth-highest on record for this category. Among thematic products, the iShares Global Infrastructure ETF (IGF) attracted $126.2 million in April inflows, bringing its year-to-date total to just over $1 billion, according to the data. The Global X Cybersecurity ETF (BUG) gathered $104.3 million during the same period. Assets invested in thematic ETFs reached $317.4 billion at the end of April, below the record high of $329.8 billion set in January 2025, ETFGI reported. This category now includes 1,582 products with 3,049 listings from 276 providers across 53 exchanges in 41 | © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
BlackRock Plans Launch of New Infrastructure ETF
BlackRock Inc. (BLK)'s iShares is planning a fourth infrastructure ETF even as the Trump administration aims to cut government spending, the primary funding source for big transportation, energy and telecommunications projects. New York-based BlackRock, the world's largest exchange-traded fund issuer, plans to issue the iShares Infrastructure Active ETF to invest in securities of infrastructure-related companies. It will be managed by Balfe Morrison, head of listed infrastructure strategies within the Global Real Asset Securities Group, according to a filing last week that didn't disclose a ticker or planned launch date. The active fund would be launched into an increasingly crowded infrastructure field at a time when government spending is under scrutiny by the Trump administration and its Elon Musk-run Department of Government Efficiency. Still, billions of dollars remain to be spent under the $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law signed in 2021; the Biden administration in November said that it had issued $3.4 billion in grants under the law to fund rail projects, seaports, roads and sustainable transportation. It also comes as BlackRock has issued a handful of other infrastructure ETFs over the years. They include the $6.4 billion iShares Global Infrastructure ETF (IGF), the $2.2 billion iShares U.S. Infrastructure ETF (IFRA), and the $6.7 million iShares Emerging Markets Infrastructure ETF (EMIF). IFRA, its most recent product of the group, was launched in 2018. With infrastructure covered by the previous funds, BlackRock may be aiming for another option to add to its model portfolio business, Bloomberg Intelligence ETF Analyst Athanasios Psarofagis said in an email. 'Their model portfolio business is growing, so oftentimes issuers will launch these to have options for their own internal models rather than buy a competitor,' he wrote. BlackRock declined to comment through a spokesperson. The Top 5 Infrastructure ETFs—Source: The largest ETF in the group is the $7.9 billion Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF (PAVE), which has dropped 6.1% this year and has had $622 million in outflows. Still, the fund has gained 24% over the past five | © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
BlackRock Plans Launch of New Infrastructure ETF
BlackRock Inc. (BLK)'s iShares is planning a fourth infrastructure ETF even as the Trump administration aims to cut government spending, the primary funding source for big transportation, energy and telecommunications projects. New York-based BlackRock, the world's largest exchange-traded fund issuer, plans to issue the iShares Infrastructure Active ETF to invest in securities of infrastructure-related companies. It will be managed by Balfe Morrison, head of listed infrastructure strategies within the Global Real Asset Securities Group, according to a filing last week that didn't disclose a ticker or planned launch date. The active fund would be launched into an increasingly crowded infrastructure field at a time when government spending is under scrutiny by the Trump administration and its Elon Musk-run Department of Government Efficiency. Still, billions of dollars remain to be spent under the $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law signed in 2021; the Biden administration in November said that it had issued $3.4 billion in grants under the law to fund rail projects, seaports, roads and sustainable transportation. It also comes as BlackRock has issued a handful of other infrastructure ETFs over the years. They include the $6.4 billion iShares Global Infrastructure ETF (IGF), the $2.2 billion iShares U.S. Infrastructure ETF (IFRA), and the $6.7 million iShares Emerging Markets Infrastructure ETF (EMIF). IFRA, its most recent product of the group, was launched in 2018. With infrastructure covered by the previous funds, BlackRock may be aiming for another option to add to its model portfolio business, Bloomberg Intelligence ETF Analyst Athanasios Psarofagis said in an email. 'Their model portfolio business is growing, so oftentimes issuers will launch these to have options for their own internal models rather than buy a competitor,' he wrote. BlackRock declined to comment through a spokesperson. The Top 5 Infrastructure ETFs—Source: The largest ETF in the group is the $7.9 billion Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF (PAVE), which has dropped 6.1% this year and has had $622 million in outflows. Still, the fund has gained 24% over the past five | © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved
