iShares Blockchain and Tech ETF (BK00)

Overview

The company is focused on offering an investment fund that primarily aims to replicate the performance of a specific underlying index. This involves allocating at least 80% of its assets towards purchasing the securities which are components of the index it tracks. The goal is to mirror the economic characteristics of these securities as closely as possible. To provide flexibility in its investment approach and potentially enhance returns or manage risk, the fund also reserves the right to invest up to 20% of its assets in derivatives such as futures, options, and swap contracts, in addition to holding cash and cash equivalents. It operates as a non-diversified fund, meaning it may invest a large portion of its assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund.

Products and Services

• Index-Based Investments

The core offering involves investments that directly track the performance of a specified index. By investing at least 80% of its assets in the securities that make up the index and assets that have similar economic features, the fund seeks to provide investors with returns that closely match those of the index itself.

• Derivative Investments

Up to 20% of the fund's assets may be allocated to derivatives such as futures, options, and swap contracts. These financial instruments are used to hedge against risk or to attempt to profit from fluctuations in the market. This strategy allows the fund to achieve a diverse investment approach that can adapt to varying market conditions.

• Cash and Cash Equivalents

Holding cash and cash equivalents is a part of the fund's strategy to ensure liquidity and manage risk. These holdings can be quickly converted into cash to respond to market opportunities or to meet redemption requests by investors. Cash equivalents typically include short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with insignificant risk of changes in value.