BlackRock Announces Product Updates to Two iShares ETFs
BlackRock announced product enhancements to two iShares ETFs, effective around June 21, 2021. The iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF (IBB) will transition to track the ICE Biotechnology Index and will be renamed as iShares Biotechnology ETF. Similarly, the iShares PHLX Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) will now track the ICE Semiconductor Index and change its name to iShares Semiconductor ETF. Investors in these ETFs need not take any action, and no capital gains distributions are expected from this transition.
- No action required from investors in the ETFs.
- No capital gains distributions expected from the transition.
- Enhancements aimed at aligning fund objectives with market indices.
- None.
BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK) today announced product enhancements to two iShares ETFs as part of an ongoing process to periodically review its product lineup.
No action is necessary for investors in the impacted ETFs and no capital gains distributions are currently expected as a result of the transition.
iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF (IBB)
Effective on or around June 21, 2021, the iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF (Nasdaq: IBB) will seek to track the ICE Biotechnology Index. The fund will also undergo changes to its name and investment objective.
Current |
New |
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Fund Name |
iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF |
iShares Biotechnology ETF |
Underlying Index |
Nasdaq Biotechnology Index |
ICE Biotechnology Index |
Investment Objective |
Seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of biotechnology and pharmaceutical equities listed on the NASDAQ. |
Seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of U.S.-listed equities in the biotechnology sector. |
iShares PHLX Semiconductor ETF (SOXX)
Effective on or around June 21, 2021, the iShares Semiconductor ETF (Nasdaq: SOXX) will seek to track the ICE Semiconductor Index. The fund will also undergo changes to its name and investment objective.
Current |
New |
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Fund Name |
iShares PHLX Semiconductor ETF |
iShares Semiconductor ETF |
Underlying Index |
PHLX SOX Semiconductor Sector Index |
ICE Semiconductor Index |
Investment Objective |
Seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of U.S. equities in the semiconductor sector. |
Seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of U.S.-listed equities in the semiconductor sector. |
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FAQ
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