iShares UK Dividend Fund

The iShares UK Dividend Fund is an exchange-traded fund designed to provide exposure to a diversified basket of high-dividend-yielding stocks listed in the United Kingdom. Managed by BlackRock, this fund seeks to replicate the performance of an index composed of 50 UK-listed companies known for leading dividend yields, explicitly excluding investment trusts from its selection universe. The portfolio is spread across various sectors, capturing both large and mid-cap companies that play significant roles in the UK economy. By focusing on companies with robust dividend histories, the fund targets investors looking for regular income streams from established UK corporates. Its structure allows for periodic distribution of dividends, making it relevant for those interested in income-oriented strategies. The fund's holdings are periodically rebalanced to reflect shifts in the underlying index, maintaining exposure to the top dividend payers in the market. As a UK-focused equity fund, it offers a means to gain sector and regional diversification within equity portfolios, and its transparent, rules-based methodology ensures consistent representation of the UK high-dividend segment.