iShares MSCI EM Latin America UCITS ETF

iShares MSCI EM Latin America UCITS ETF is an exchange-traded fund that tracks the MSCI Emerging Markets Latin America Index, providing targeted exposure to large- and mid-cap companies across key Latin American emerging markets including Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Its primary function is to deliver a total return reflecting the index's performance, encompassing both capital appreciation and income from diversified sectors such as financials, materials, energy, industrials, and consumer goods. The ETF employs a representative sampling methodology to replicate the benchmark, investing in stocks of mid- and large-cap firms operating in these dynamic economies. Domiciled in Ireland and launched on October 15, 2007, it maintains a fund size of approximately 1,485 million euros, with semi-annual dividend distributions and unhedged currency risk in USD. Notable holdings include prominent names like Vale SA, Nu Holdings, and Itau Unibanco, emphasizing Brazil's dominance alongside Mexican and Peruvian influences. In the financial markets, this ETF plays a crucial role in offering investors diversified access to Latin America's growth potential amid economic volatility and regional developments.