iShares STOXX Europe 600 Chemicals UCITS ETF (DE)

iShares STOXX Europe 600 Chemicals UCITS ETF (DE) is an exchange-traded fund domiciled in Germany and managed by BlackRock Asset Management Deutschland AG. Launched on July 8, 2002, it aims to replicate the performance of the STOXX Europe 600 Chemicals Index through physical replication, investing primarily in stocks of large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap companies operating in the European chemicals sector across developed markets. The fund features a total expense ratio of 0.46% per annum, distributes dividends at least annually with a recent yield around 2.07-2.16%, and maintains assets under management of approximately EUR 98-103 million in euros without currency hedging. Key holdings include L'Air Liquide (30.97%), Givaudan (15.84%), BASF (12.61%), and Symrise (6.74%), offering concentrated exposure to chemical production, specialty materials, and related industries. As a UCITS-compliant ETF, it adheres to EU regulations ensuring diversification, liquidity, transparency, and investor protection via segregated assets and independent custody. This ETF provides targeted access to the European chemicals sector, supporting diversified equity portfolio construction within broader financial markets.