iShares JPMorgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF EUR-Hedged

The iShares JPMorgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF EUR-Hedged is an exchange-traded fund that provides investors with exposure to a diversified portfolio of U.S. dollar-denominated bonds issued by emerging market economies. Its primary function is to offer a balanced investment vehicle targeting fixed-income securities from countries in regions such as Latin America, Asia, and Eastern Europe, among others. A notable feature of this ETF is its currency hedge against the euro, designed to mitigate the impact of currency fluctuations between the U.S. dollar and euro, which can affect returns in euro-based portfolios. By tracking the performance of the JPMorgan EMBI Global Core Index, this ETF offers access to sovereign and corporate bonds in emerging markets with enhanced risk management due to its hedging strategy. It plays a critical role in global investment strategies by allowing investors to tap into the growth potential of emerging markets, while simultaneously managing currency risk, thus serving as an important tool in diversified bond portfolios.