BlackRock Asset Management Canada announced changes to the indices tracked by five iShares ETFs, effective August 6, 2026. The updates are due to Research Affiliates ceasing to provide inputs to certain FTSE indices, prompting a switch to new indices by RAFI Indices, LLC, which maintain similar geographic exposure and constituent selection based on fundamental value. These changes may lead to higher transaction costs and net capital gains for the ETFs during their next rebalance. Additionally, BlackRock updated the risk rating for the hedged units of the iShares US Fundamental Index ETF from Medium to High Medium, unrelated to the index changes.
On June 11, 2026, BlackRock purchased $38.89 million worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum through its iShares Bitcoin Trust and iShares Ethereum Trust, reversing recent outflows. This move suggests renewed institutional interest in crypto assets amid a mult...
BlackRock's cryptocurrency portfolio fell by $12.45 billion from June 1 to June 11, 2026, dropping from $64.53 billion to $52.08 billion, a 19.29% decline. The decrease was mainly due to reductions in Bitcoin and Ethereum holdings within its iShares ...
