iShares World Equity Factor ETF

The iShares World Equity Factor ETF is an exchange traded fund that provides diversified exposure to developed market equities, focusing on large- and mid-cap stocks across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The ETF's primary purpose is to deliver the performance of the STOXX Developed World Equity Factor Index, which systematically tilts the portfolio toward five established drivers of equity returns: value, quality, momentum, low size, and low volatility. This multi-factor approach aims to capture potential excess returns associated with these specific investment characteristics, while maintaining controllable risk through underlying diversification. The ETF invests in over 440 constituent companies, and its holdings span major sectors, reflecting the full breadth of developed international markets. It offers a cost-efficient means for investors to access global equity factors, with a transparent, rules-based selection methodology and semi-annual income distributions. The product plays a key role for investors and institutions seeking to enhance risk-adjusted returns, mitigate style biases, or complement traditional index strategies within global asset allocations. The iShares World Equity Factor ETF is managed by BlackRock, a leading global asset manager, and is widely recognized for its disciplined factor investing approach and efficient portfolio implementation.