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  MARCH 31, 2022

 

 

    

   2022 Annual Report

 

iShares Trust

·  iShares Asia 50 ETF | AIA | NASDAQ

·  iShares Emerging Markets Infrastructure ETF | EMIF | NASDAQ

·  iShares Europe ETF | IEV | NYSE Arca

·  iShares International Developed Property ETF | WPS | NYSE Arca

·  iShares International Developed Small Cap Value Factor ETF | ISVL | Cboe BZX

·  iShares International Dividend Growth ETF | IGRO | Cboe BZX

·  iShares Latin America 40 ETF | ILF | NYSE Arca


The Markets in Review

Dear Shareholder,

The 12-month reporting period as of March 31, 2022 saw a continuation of the resurgent growth that followed the initial coronavirus (or “COVID-19”) pandemic reopening, albeit at a slower pace. The global economy weathered the emergence of several variant strains and the resulting peaks and troughs in infections amid optimism that increasing vaccinations and economic adaptation could help contain the pandemic’s disruptions. However, rapid changes in consumer spending led to supply constraints and elevated inflation. Moreover, while the foremost effect of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been a severe humanitarian crisis, the invasion has presented challenges for both investors and policymakers.

Equity prices were mixed, as persistently high inflation drove investors’ expectations for higher interest rates, which particularly weighed on relatively high valuation growth stocks and economically sensitive small-capitalization stocks. Overall, small-capitalization U.S. stocks declined, while large-capitalization U.S. stocks posted a strong advance. International equities from developed markets gained slightly, although emerging market stocks declined, pressured by rising interest rates and a strengthening U.S. dollar.

The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield (which is inversely related to bond prices) rose during the reporting period as the economy expanded rapidly and inflation reached its highest annualized reading in decades. The corporate bond market also faced inflationary headwinds, although the improving economy assuaged credit concerns and high-yield corporate bonds consequently declined less than investment-grade corporate bonds.

The U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”), acknowledging that inflation is growing faster than expected, raised interest rates in March 2022, the first increase of this business cycle. Furthermore, the Fed wound down its bond-buying programs and raised the prospect of reversing the flow and reducing its balance sheet. Continued high inflation and the Fed’s new tone led many analysts to anticipate that the Fed will continue to raise interest rates multiple times throughout the year.

Looking ahead, however, the horrific war in Ukraine has significantly clouded the outlook for the global economy, leading to major volatility in energy and metal markets. Sanctions on Russia, Europe’s top energy supplier, and general wartime disruption are likely to drive already-high commodity prices even higher. Sharp increases in energy prices will exacerbate inflationary pressure while also constraining economic growth. Combating inflation without stifling a recovery, while buffering against ongoing supply and price shocks amid the ebb and flow of the pandemic, will be an especially challenging environment for setting effective monetary policy. Despite the likelihood of more rate increases on the horizon, we believe the Fed will err on the side of protecting employment, even at the expense of higher inflation.

In this environment, we favor an overweight to equities, as valuations have become more attractive and inflation-adjusted interest rates remain low. Sectors that are better poised to manage the transition to a lower-carbon world, such as technology and health care, are particularly attractive in the long term. We favor U.S. equities due to strong earnings momentum, while Japanese equities should benefit from supportive monetary and fiscal policy. We are underweight credit overall, but inflation-protected U.S. Treasuries, Asian fixed income, and emerging market local-currency bonds offer potential opportunities for additional yield. We believe that international diversification and a focus on sustainability and quality can help provide portfolio resilience.

Overall, our view is that investors need to think globally, extend their scope across a broad array of asset classes, and be nimble as market conditions change. We encourage you to talk with your financial advisor and visit iShares.com for further insight about investing in today’s markets.

Sincerely,

 

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Rob Kapito

President, BlackRock, Inc.

LOGO

Rob Kapito

President, BlackRock, Inc.

 

Total Returns as of March 31, 2022
     
      6-Month     12-Month 
   

U.S. large cap equities
(S&P 500® Index)

    5.92%    15.65%
   

U.S. small cap equities
(Russell 2000® Index)

  (5.55)   (5.79)
   

International equities (MSCI Europe, Australasia, Far East Index)

  (3.38)   1.16
   

Emerging market equities
(MSCI Emerging Markets Index)

  (8.20)   (11.37)  
   

3-month Treasury bills
(ICE BofA 3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index)

  0.05   0.07
   

U.S. Treasury securities
(ICE BofA 10-Year U.S. Treasury Index)

  (6.04)   (3.31)
   

U.S. investment grade bonds
(Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index)

  (5.92)   (4.15)
   

Tax-exempt municipal bonds
(Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index)

  (5.55)   (4.47)
   

U.S. high yield bonds
(Bloomberg U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index)

  (4.16)   (0.66)
Past performance is not an indication of future results. Index performance is shown for illustrative purposes only. You cannot invest directly in an index.

 

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Table of Contents

 

     Page  

 

 

The Markets in Review

     2  

Market Overview

     4  

Fund Summary

     5  

About Fund Performance

     19  

Shareholder Expenses

     19  

Schedules of Investments

     20  

Financial Statements

  

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

     55  

Statements of Operations

     57  

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     59  

Financial Highlights

     63  

Notes to Financial Statements

     70  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     82  

Important Tax Information (Unaudited)

     83  

Statement Regarding Liquidity Risk Management Program

     84  

Supplemental Information

     85  

Trustee and Officer Information

     86  

General Information

     89  

Glossary of Terms Used in this Report

     90  

 

 

 


Market Overview

 

iShares Trust

Global Market Overview

Global equity markets advanced during the 12 months ended March 31, 2022 (“reporting period”). The MSCI ACWI, a broad global equity index that includes both developed and emerging markets, returned 7.28% in U.S. dollar terms for the reporting period.

Stocks were supported by economic recovery in most regions of the world, even as significant challenges emerged. The global economy continued to rebound from the impact of restrictions imposed at the beginning of the pandemic, as mitigation and adaptation allowed most activity to continue. Nonetheless, two highly contagious COVID-19 variants appeared during the reporting period, causing sharp increases in cases in many countries and in some instances leading to new restrictions, which acted as a drag on growth. Inflation was high in many countries, reducing consumers’ purchasing power and leading many central banks to tighten monetary policy. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine late in the reporting period presented a further challenge to the global economy, disrupting markets in important commodities such as oil, natural gas, and wheat.

The U.S. economy grew robustly, powered primarily by consumers, who were supported by strong household balance sheets. Prior to the beginning of the reporting period, fiscal stimulus and business closures led to record-high personal savings rates. This allowed consumers to spend at an elevated level throughout much of the reporting period, as pent-up demand was released. The ensuing acceleration in economic activity allowed the U.S. to reach and then surpass its pre-pandemic output level. Hiring increased as businesses restored capacity. Consequently, unemployment decreased substantially, falling to 3.6% in March 2022.

Rising inflation led to a shift in policy from the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank (“Fed”). As the reporting period began, the Fed was using accommodative monetary policy to stimulate the economy. Short-term interest rates were kept at near zero levels, and the Fed used bond-buying programs to stabilize debt markets. However, rising prices led the Fed to tighten monetary policy in the second half of the reporting period in an attempt to prevent runaway inflation. The Fed slowed and then ended its bond-buying activities and discussed plans to begin reducing its balance sheet by selling bonds later in 2022. In March 2022, it raised short-term interest rates, and indicated that further increases could be necessary.

Stocks in Europe posted modest gains, helped by a steadily growing economy and increasing vaccinations. However, inflation increased significantly, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine negatively impacted equities. Russia is an important trading partner with many other European countries, and new sanctions imposed limits on some types of trade with Russia. Investors became concerned that the sharp rise in energy prices during the reporting period would constrain economic growth, as Europe relies on imported energy for much of its industrial and heating needs. The European Central Bank (“ECB”) maintained ultra-low interest rates but started to wind down its bond buying programs.

Despite relatively low inflation by global standards, Asia-Pacific stocks declined significantly. Chinese stocks endured substantial declines, driving much of the negative performance in the region. Regulatory interventions by the Chinese government weighed on equity markets, particularly in the information technology sector. While China’s economy continued to expand at a solid pace, COVID-19 cases rose sharply late in the reporting period and analysts became concerned that the subsequent lockdowns would constrain growth.

 

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Fund Summary as of March 31, 2022     iShares® Asia 50 ETF

 

Investment Objective

The iShares Asia 50 ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of 50 of the largest Asian equities, as represented by the S&P Asia 50TM (the “Index”). The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index.

Performance

 

    Average Annual Total Returns           Cumulative Total Returns  
     1 Year      5 Years      10 Years            1 Year      5 Years      10 Years  

Fund NAV

    (23.36 )%       7.41      6.56       (23.36 )%       42.99      88.81

Fund Market

    (24.47      7.41        6.59         (24.47      42.95        89.35  

Index

    (21.47      8.42        7.37               (21.47      49.78        103.58  

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT

(AT NET ASSET VALUE)

LOGO

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. See “About Fund Performance” on page 19 for more information.

Expense Example

 

      Actual           Hypothetical 5% Return           
 

 

 

     

 

 

      
         

Beginning
Account Value
(10/01/21)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(03/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period 
 
 
(a) 
           

Beginning
Account Value
(10/01/21)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(03/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
 (a) 
      

            Annualized
Expense

Ratio

 
 

 

          $       1,000.00          $         881.40          $        2.35               $      1,000.00          $         1,022.40          $        2.52          0.50

 

  (a) 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). Other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, may be paid which are not reflected in the tables and examples above. See “Shareholder Expenses” for more information.

 

 

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Fund Summary as of March 31, 2022  (continued)    iShares® Asia 50 ETF

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

Large-capitalization stocks in Asia declined significantly for the reporting period, driven by slowing growth and a far-reaching regulatory crackdown in China. Inflationary pressures, supply chain disruptions, and strict pandemic-related restrictions led to concerns about regional and global economic growth. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the possibility of war-related sanctions against China also weighed on stocks.

Chinese stocks drove the majority of detraction from the Index’s return, led by technology-related stocks in the consumer discretionary and communication services sectors, primarily due to regulatory restrictions. The government’s campaign to rein in large internet firms by lessening their monopolistic advantages continued to weigh on companies. Regulatory measures included anti-trust fines, restrictions on listings on foreign stock exchanges, and the construction of a state-backed cloud system to compete with private industry. A suggestion by the Chinese government in February 2022 that they might act to reduce online food-delivery fees reignited uncertainties about continuing crackdowns. In the consumer discretionary sector, the internet and direct marketing industry declined as regulation weakened large companies’ competitive advantages, while concerns surrounding new customer growth and slowing consumption pressured margins and earnings. In the communication services sector, the media and entertainment industry declined amid rules limiting video game use and restrictions on key advertisers. Revenue growth slowed for media and videogaming firms, constraining earnings and raising concerns about future growth. The possibility of delisting from U.S. exchanges amid U.S.-China tensions also weighed on Chinese stocks.

South Korean stocks also detracted significantly from the Index’s performance, led by the technology hardware and equipment industry. Despite rising semiconductor prices, decreased smartphone sales amid component shortages and investor concern that semiconductor prices would begin to decline weighed on the industry. Growth in demand for some other consumer electronics slowed as pandemic-related restrictions continued to abate in many parts of the world. Stocks in Hong Kong also detracted from the Index’s return as Chinese regulations and pandemic-related lockdowns in mainland China and Hong Kong weighed on equities listed in the city.

Portfolio Information

 

ALLOCATION BY SECTOR

 

 

   
Sector    
Percent of
Total Investments
 
(a) 

Information Technology

    35.9

Financials

    23.0  

Communication Services

    16.4  

Consumer Discretionary

    16.2  

Materials

    2.8  

Industrials

    1.8  

Health Care

    1.5  

Real Estate

    1.3  

Utilities

    1.1  

 

  (a) 

Excludes money market funds.

 

GEOGRAPHIC ALLOCATION

 

 

   
Country/Geographic Region    
Percent of
Total Investments
 
(a) 

China

    37.9

Taiwan

    23.6  

South Korea

    23.0  

Hong Kong

    10.3  

Singapore

    4.5  

Cayman Islands

    0.7  

 

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Fund Summary as of March 31, 2022    iShares® Emerging Markets Infrastructure ETF

 

Investment Objective

The iShares Emerging Markets Infrastructure ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of 30 of the largest equities in the emerging markets infrastructure industry, as represented by the S&P Emerging Markets Infrastructure IndexTM (the “Index”). The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index.

Performance

 

    Average Annual Total Returns           Cumulative Total Returns  
     1 Year      5 Years      10 Years            1 Year      5 Years      10 Years  

Fund NAV

    (3.83 )%       (3.52 )%       (0.89 )%        (3.83 )%       (16.40 )%       (8.52 )% 

Fund Market

    (3.19      (3.49      (0.87       (3.19      (16.29      (8.33

Index

    (3.11      (3.03      (0.19             (3.11      (14.27      (1.93

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT

(AT NET ASSET VALUE)

 

LOGO

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. See “About Fund Performance” on page 19 for more information.

Expense Example

 

      Actual           Hypothetical 5% Return           
 

 

 

     

 

 

      
         

Beginning
Account Value
(10/01/21)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(03/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period 
 
 
(a) 
           

Beginning
Account Value
(10/01/21)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(03/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During

the Period 

 
 

(a) 

      

Annualized
Expense
Ratio
 
 
 
          $       1,000.00          $       927.50          $        2.88               $       1,000.00          $       1,021.90          $        3.02          0.60

 

  (a) 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). Other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, may be paid which are not reflected in the tables and examples above. See “Shareholder Expenses” for more information.

 

 

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Fund Summary as of March 31, 2022  (continued)    iShares® Emerging Markets Infrastructure ETF

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

Emerging market infrastructure stocks declined during the reporting period, falling sharply toward the end of the reporting period as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and resulting sanctions disrupted oil and natural gas markets and raised concerns about the pace of global economic growth. Prior to the invasion, the Index advanced as the continued global economic recovery provided tailwinds for infrastructure-related companies, driven by strengthening international trade and industrial production.

Russian infrastructure stocks were the largest detractors from the Index’s return. Western nations imposed sanctions designed to squeeze Russia’s economy, which reduced trade, isolated the country from the global financial system, and raised expectations for a sharp decrease in Russia’s economic growth. Many sanctions impacted energy companies in Russia, a major exporter of oil and gas. The U.S. banned imports of Russian fuels, while the E.U. halted new energy investments. Germany halted the certification of an $11 billion pipeline from Russia, and the E.U. pledged to reduce and eventually end Russian gas imports. A major Russian pipeline operator, whose stock declined sharply following the invasion, set limits on receiving oil as so much remained unsold.

Chinese gas utilities stocks weighed on the Index’s return as high natural gas prices constrained margins for gas distributors. The country’s slowing property market led to a dramatic reduction in new customers and weighed on profits, while the slowing economy and high prices prompted forecasters to project slower demand growth for natural gas in China.

Mexican airport services stocks contributed to the Index’s return amid a sluggish recovery in air travel. While 2021 global passenger volumes remained dramatically lower than prior to the pandemic, domestic travel rebounded faster, especially in Latin America, where in-country trips make up a sizable proportion of flights. Mexico’s domestic-flight recovery was particularly robust, while the number of Americans flying to Mexico also improved. Toward the end of the reporting period, sharply increasing jet fuel prices and flight costs raised concerns about the impact on the recovery in air travel.

Portfolio Information

 

ALLOCATION BY SECTOR

 

 

   
Sector    
Percent of
Total Investments
 
(a) 

Industrials

    41.0

Utilities

    39.4  

Energy

    19.6  

GEOGRAPHIC ALLOCATION

 

 

   
Country/Geographic Region    
Percent of
Total Investments
 
 

China

    49.3

Brazil

    19.6  

Mexico

    15.1  

Thailand

    10.1  

South Korea

    5.9  

Russia

    0.0  

 

  (a) 

Excludes money market funds.

 

 

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Fund Summary as of March 31, 2022    iShares® Europe ETF

 

Investment Objective

The iShares Europe ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of European equities, as represented by the S&P Europe 350TM (the “Index”). The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index.

Performance

 

    Average Annual Total Returns           Cumulative Total Returns  
     1 Year      5 Years      10 Years            1 Year      5 Years      10 Years  

Fund NAV

    2.69      6.57      6.02       2.69      37.45      79.40

Fund Market

    2.85        6.57        6.00         2.85        37.48        79.16  

Index

    3.80        7.07        6.45               3.80        40.73        86.83  

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT

(AT NET ASSET VALUE)

 

LOGO

Index performance through January 30, 2013 is calculated using currency exchange (FX) rates corresponding to 5:15 P.M. ET. Index performance beginning on January 31, 2013 is calculated using FX rates corresponding to World Market Reuters 4:00 P.M. London.

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. See “About Fund Performance” on page 19 for more information.

Expense Example

 

      Actual           Hypothetical 5% Return           
 

 

 

     

 

 

      
         

Beginning
Account Value
(10/01/21)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(03/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period 
 
 
(a) 
           

Beginning
Account Value
(10/01/21)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(03/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period 
 
 
(a) 
      

Annualized
Expense
Ratio
 
 
 
          $       1,000.00          $       974.10          $        3.05               $       1,000.00          $       1,021.80          $        3.13          0.62

 

  (a) 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). Other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, may be paid which are not reflected in the tables and examples above. See “Shareholder Expenses” for more information.

 

 

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Fund Summary as of March 31, 2022  (continued)    iShares® Europe ETF

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

European equities gained modestly despite rising inflation and the war in Ukraine. Stocks rose early in the reporting period as the Eurozone economy slowly expanded despite the spread of COVID-19 variant cases. Rising prices and the prospect of higher interest rates subsequently slowed consumer demand. Stocks then trended lower as higher commodities prices, supply bottlenecks, and economic uncertainty stemming from the war in Ukraine weighed on markets.

U.K. stocks contributed the most to the Index’s return as the nation’s economy returned to its pre-pandemic size. Energy companies led the advance, driven by oil prices that climbed throughout 2021 as coronavirus-related restrictions eased, travel increased, and oil stockpiles dropped. Despite a gradual increase in global oil supply throughout 2021, demand continued to outstrip supply, sending prices higher and increasing corporate profits. U.K. healthcare stocks also added to gains as the global rollout of COVID-19 vaccines continued amid strong sales of existing drugs. Materials stocks further contributed as higher commodities prices translated into strong profits for mining operations. Metals prices increased significantly following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Stocks in Switzerland also contributed to the Index’s return, with pharmaceuticals companies leading returns in the healthcare sector. Demand for COVID-19 treatment and testing drove robust gains, and sales of other core products improved. In the consumer staples sector, companies reported strong demand for household goods, which allowed companies to increase prices in order to side-step the impact of higher commodities costs.

On the downside, stocks in Germany were the largest detractors from the Index’s return as consumer discretionary companies faltered under the weight of rising inflation and continued shortages of computer chips. The closure of factories following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine further exacerbated production delays for automobile manufacturers. Boycotts of Western brands in China and COVID-19 related closures of factories in supplier countries such as Vietnam impacted sportswear companies. Stocks in Sweden also detracted from the Index’s return as lower household spending slowed economic growth.

Portfolio Information

 

ALLOCATION BY SECTOR

 

   
Sector    
Percent of
Total Investments
 
(a) 

Financials

    16.5

Health Care

    15.6  

Industrials

    14.7  

Consumer Staples

    12.7  

Consumer Discretionary

    10.1  

Information Technology

    8.0  

Materials

    7.6  

Energy

    5.5  

Utilities

    4.3  

Communication Services

    3.9  

Real Estate

    1.1  

TEN LARGEST GEOGRAPHIC ALLOCATION

 

   
Country/Geographic Region    
Percent of
Total Investments
 
(a) 

United Kingdom

    23.1

France

    17.1  

Switzerland

    16.6  

Germany

    12.3  

Netherlands

    7.9  

Sweden

    4.8  

Denmark

    4.1  

Spain

    3.7  

Italy

    2.9  

Finland

    1.9  

 

  (a) 

Excludes money market funds.

 

 

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Fund Summary as of March 31, 2022    iShares® International Developed Property ETF

 

Investment Objective

The iShares International Developed Property ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of real estate equities in developed non-U.S. markets, as represented by the S&P Developed ex-U.S. Property IndexTM (the “Index”). The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index.

Performance

 

    Average Annual Total Returns           Cumulative Total Returns  
     1 Year      5 Years      10 Years            1 Year      5 Years      10 Years  

Fund NAV

    1.79      4.54      5.85       1.79      24.84      76.61

Fund Market

    1.68        4.50        5.80         1.68        24.64        75.80  

Index

    2.50        4.81        6.01               2.50        26.46        79.29  

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT

(AT NET ASSET VALUE)

 

LOGO

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. See “About Fund Performance” on page 19 for more information.

Expense Example

 

      Actual           Hypothetical 5% Return           
 

 

 

     

 

 

      
         

Beginning
Account Value
(10/01/21)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(03/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period 
 
 
(a) 
           

Beginning
Account Value
(10/01/21)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(03/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
 (a) 
      

Annualized
Expense

Ratio

 
 

 

          $       1,000.00          $         975.50          $        2.46               $      1,000.00          $         1,022.40          $        2.52          0.50

 

  (a) 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). Other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, may be paid which are not reflected in the tables and examples above. See “Shareholder Expenses” for more information.

 

 

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Fund Summary as of March 31, 2022  (continued)    iShares® International Developed Property ETF

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

International developed property stocks posted modest returns for the reporting period despite the easing of restrictions in many parts of the world from the COVID-19 pandemic. Australian stocks contributed the most to the Index’s performance, led by industrial real estate investment trusts (“REITs”). Industrial REITs benefited from growing demand for storage facilities and delivery warehouses due to increased online shopping. The diversified REITs industry gained as businesses reoriented to the new demands of the digital economy and located warehouses and logistical centers closer to consumers.

Australian retail REITs also advanced as developers of shopping centers reported a rebound in foot traffic, rent, and demand for retail space as pandemic-related restrictions eased and vaccinations against COVID-19 increased. The pandemic disrupted business for restaurants at shopping centers, but increased business for takeout food mitigated the impact. Nonetheless, rising interest rates and inflationary pressures limited gains. Some Australian states extended protections for tenants impacted by the pandemic, limiting landlords from terminating leases and forcing rent relief.

U.K. real estate companies also contributed to the Index’s return. Higher online purchases during stay-at-home orders drove demand for warehouse and logistics services, leading to rising profits at industrial REITs. Limited land availability and zoning restrictions limited the ability to build enough new warehouses to meet growing demand, driving up the value of existing property portfolios.

The Israeli real estate management and development industry also contributed to the Index’s return. Commercial property owners reported stronger earnings after shopping mall stores and business offices reopened following the lifting of pandemic-related restrictions.

On the downside, Japanese companies in the real estate management and development industry detracted from the Index’s return. Vacancy rates in Tokyo office towers dropped through most of 2021 but investors were concerned about the impact of newly planned buildings on the supply of office space.

The German real estate management and development industry also detracted from the Index’s performance. The German government pledged to expand affordable housing, which could negatively impact developers.

Portfolio Information

 

ALLOCATION BY SECTOR

 

 

   
Sector    
Percent of
Total Investments
 
(a) 

Real Estate Operating Companies

    23.6

Diversified Real Estate Activities

    15.2  

Industrial REITs

    14.2  

Diversified REITs

    13.3  

Retail REITs

    12.9  

Office REITs

    8.6  

Real Estate Development

    3.9  

Residential REITs

    3.8  

Specialized REITs

    1.8  

Health Care REITs

    1.7  

Hotel & Resort REITs

    1.0  

Other (each representing less than 1%)

    0.0  

TEN LARGEST GEOGRAPHIC ALLOCATION

 

 

   
Country/Geographic Region    
Percent of
Total Investments
 
(a) 

Japan

    26.1

Australia

    13.2  

United Kingdom

    10.5  

Hong Kong

    9.9  

Singapore

    7.7  

Germany

    7.1  

Sweden

    5.3  

Canada

    4.1  

France

    3.4  

Belgium

    2.8  

 

  (a) 

Excludes money market funds.

 

 

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Fund Summary as of March 31, 2022    iShares® International Developed Small Cap Value Factor ETF

 

Investment Objective

The iShares International Developed Small Cap Value Factor ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of international developed market small-capitalization stocks, excluding the U.S. and Korea, with prominent value characteristics, as represented by the FTSE Developed ex US ex Korea Small Cap Focused Value Index (the “Index”). The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index.

Performance

 

      Average Annual Total Returns           Cumulative Total Returns  
     1 Year    

Since

Inception

           1 Year     Since
Inception
 

Fund NAV

    2.42     1.92       2.42     1.97

Fund Market

    1.86       1.90         1.86       1.95  

Index

    3.55       3.01               3.55       3.07  

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT

(SINCE INCEPTION AT NET ASSET VALUE)

 

LOGO

The inception date of the Fund was 3/23/21. The first day of secondary market trading was 3/25/21.

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. See “About Fund Performance” on page 19 for more information.

Expense Example

 

      Actual           Hypothetical 5% Return           
 

 

 

     

 

 

      
         

Beginning
Account Value
(10/01/21)


 
      

Ending
Account Value
(03/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
 (a) 
           

Beginning
Account Value
(10/01/21)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(03/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
 (a) 
      

            Annualized
Expense

Ratio

 
 

 

          $       1,000.00          $         977.40          $        1.48               $      1,000.00          $         1,023.40          $        1.51          0.30

 

  (a) 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). Other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, may be paid which are not reflected in the tables and examples above. See “Shareholder Expenses” for more information.

 

 

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Fund Summary as of March 31, 2022  (continued)    iShares® International Developed Small Cap Value Factor ETF

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

International developed market small-capitalization stocks with prominent value characteristics advanced for the reporting period. Canadian stocks contributed the most to the Index’s return, led by stocks in the energy sector. As the global economy rebounded following the initial disruptions of the coronavirus pandemic, demand for energy accelerated while supply remained constrained. Consequently, the prices of oil, natural gas, and coal all rose notably during the reporting period. The war in Ukraine drove further gains in oil prices as sanctions on Russia, the world’s third-largest supplier of oil, led to increased uncertainty surrounding supply. Higher prices for energy products drove increased revenues and cash flows for Canadian energy companies.

Stocks from the U.K. also advanced, particularly in the real estate sector. Businesses that own self-storage facilities benefited from rising demand for storage, which led to higher occupancy rates. Small and medium sized businesses were leading customers of storage facilities, as were older and divorced individuals.

On the downside, Japanese stocks detracted from the Index’s performance. The capital goods industry endured declines as makers of construction equipment raised concerns about semiconductor supply shortages. The retail industry also faced headwinds as Japanese retail spending declined late in the reporting period. In Sweden, the consumer discretionary sector was a detractor amid a selloff of outdoor-related stocks.

The Index’s selection process is designed to maximize exposure to small-capitalization stocks with prominent value characteristics, with screens to eliminate stocks with low liquidity, high volatility, high leverage, negative sentiment, and negative momentum. Reflecting those constraints, the Index significantly outperformed the broader market, as represented by the MSCI World ex USA Small Cap Index. Exposure to the value factor and the low-volatility factor were significant contributors to the Index’s relative return.

From a sector perspective, stock selection in the healthcare, utilities and real estate sectors were the top contributors to the Index’s relative return. Stock selection and an overweight position in healthcare also contributed, while stock selection in the materials and industrials sector detracted from performance.

Portfolio Information

 

ALLOCATION BY SECTOR

 

 

   
Sector    
Percent of
Total Investments
 
(a) 

Industrials

    20.8

Financials

    17.6  

Real Estate

    17.1  

Materials

    13.4  

Consumer Discretionary

    8.4  

Energy

    5.9  

Consumer Staples

    5.2  

Health Care

    3.6  

Information Technology

    3.3  

Utilities

    2.8  

Communication Services

    1.9  

TEN LARGEST GEOGRAPHIC ALLOCATION

 

 

   
Country/Geographic Region    
Percent of
Total Investments
 
(a) 

Canada

    18.4

United Kingdom

    17.1  

Japan

    15.2  

Australia

    10.4  

Switzerland

    7.5  

Sweden

    6.9  

Germany

    3.4  

Belgium

    2.5  

Finland

    2.2  

France

    2.1  

 

  (a) 

Excludes money market funds.

 

 

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Fund Summary as of March 31, 2022    iShares® International Dividend Growth ETF

 

Investment Objective

The iShares International Dividend Growth ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of international equities with a history of consistently growing dividends, as represented by the Morningstar® Global ex-US Dividend Growth IndexSM (the “Index”). The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index.

Performance

 

    Average Annual Total Returns           Cumulative Total Returns  
     1 Year      5 Years      Since
Inception
           1 Year      5 Years      Since
Inception
 

Fund NAV

    3.28      7.72      7.93       3.28      45.07      56.55

Fund Market

    2.75        7.33        7.97         2.75        42.46        56.86  

Index

    3.93        7.84        8.03               3.93        45.85        57.36  

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT

(SINCE INCEPTION AT NET ASSET VALUE)

 

LOGO

The inception date of the Fund was 5/17/16. The first day of secondary market trading was 5/19/16.

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. See “About Fund Performance” on page 19 for more information.

Expense Example

 

      Actual           Hypothetical 5% Return           
 

 

 

     

 

 

      
         

Beginning
Account Value
(10/01/21)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(03/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
 (a) 
           

Beginning
Account Value
(10/01/21)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(03/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
 (a) 
      

Annualized
Expense

Ratio

 
 

 

          $       1,000.00          $         1,010.70          $        0.75               $      1,000.00          $         1,024.20          $        0.76          0.15

 

  (a) 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). Other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, may be paid which are not reflected in the tables and examples above. See “Shareholder Expenses” for more information.

 

 

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Fund Summary as of March 31, 2022  (continued)    iShares® International Dividend Growth ETF

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

Dividend stocks outside the U.S. advanced as the global economic recovery and higher consumer demand brought corporate dividends to record levels during the reporting period. Healthy corporate balance sheets and accessible capital markets also drove strong dividends. Mining companies led dividend payouts, as higher commodities prices supported cash flow. Banks resumed dividends and stock repurchases.

Canadian equities advanced strongly as economic activity in the country rose above pre-coronavirus pandemic levels. High vaccination rates helped the economy reopen, and targeted government aid bolstered household incomes, enabling steady, if uneven, economic recovery despite inflationary pressure. Stimulus programs also created higher government debt, which raised concerns about the impact on economic growth.

Japan’s economy recovered more slowly than in many other developed countries, but its corporate dividend yields ranked among the strongest, reflecting resilient company balance sheets. Consumer spending, which comprises about half of Japan’s economy, drove growth. However, a surge in COVID-19 cases early in 2022 raised concerns about continued growth. The Bank of Japan maintained stimulus measures. and the Japanese yen weakened, attenuating the effect of more expensive commodities inputs. A rise in exports and decline in imports supported the economy’s gains.

Switzerland’s economy grew significantly in 2021, driven by increases in private consumption as pandemic-related restrictions eased. Government spending on pandemic-related aid contributed, as did the hotel and catering industry, which benefited from the resumption of summer tourism. Switzerland’s solid currency, highly skilled workforce, and globally competitive companies with strong balance sheets helped it weather the pandemic. Few companies reduced their dividends, and Swiss banks resumed payouts earlier than banks in the E.U.

The U.K.’s economy advanced strongly as its services sector, which comprises 79% of its economy, expanded amid reopening. Healthcare and social services contributed to growth as the British vaccination program expanded, and testing and tracing increased. Household and government spending also grew, along with exports, supporting a strong rebound in dividends amid the U.K.’s strongest economic growth since 1941.

Portfolio Information

 

ALLOCATION BY SECTOR

 

 

   

Sector

   

Percent of

Total Investments


(a) 

Financials

    24.0

Health Care

    13.7  

Industrials

    12.8  

Consumer Staples

    12.6  

Utilities

    9.7  

Information Technology

    6.7  

Materials

    6.5  

Communication Services

    6.1  

Consumer Discretionary

    2.9  

Real Estate

    2.7  

Energy

    2.3  

TEN LARGEST GEOGRAPHIC ALLOCATION

 

 

   

Country/Geographic Region

   

Percent of

Total Investments

 

(a) 

Canada

    20.2

Japan

    19.6  

Switzerland

    11.9  

United Kingdom

    10.5  

China

    7.0  

Germany

    5.4  

France

    4.2  

Hong Kong

    3.6  

Italy

    3.5  

India

    2.6  

 

  (a) 

Excludes money market funds.

 

 

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Fund Summary as of March 31, 2022     iShares® Latin America 40 ETF

 

Investment Objective

The iShares Latin America 40 ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of 40 of the largest Latin American equities, as represented by the S&P Latin America 40TM (the “Index”). The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index.

Performance

 

    Average Annual Total Returns           Cumulative Total Returns  
     1 Year      5 Years      10 Years            1 Year     5 Years      10 Years  

Fund NAV

    19.25      2.95      (1.40 )%        19.25     15.63      (13.12 )% 

Fund Market

    19.14        2.89        (1.38       19.14       15.29        (12.97

Index

    19.86        3.23        (1.02             19.86       17.24        (9.78

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT

(AT NET ASSET VALUE)

 

LOGO

Index performance through January 30, 2013 is calculated using currency exchange (FX) rates corresponding to 5:15 P.M. ET. Index performance beginning on January 31, 2013 is calculated using FX rates corresponding to World Market Reuters 4:00 P.M. London.

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. See “About Fund Performance” on page 19 for more information.

Expense Example

 

      Actual           Hypothetical 5% Return         
 

 

 

     

 

 

    
         

Beginning

Account Value

(10/01/21)

 

 

 

      


Ending

Account Value
(03/31/22)

 


 

      

Expenses

Paid During

the Period

 

 

 (a) 

           


Beginning

Account Value
(10/01/21)

 


 

      


Ending

Account Value
(03/31/22)

 


 

      


Expenses

Paid During
the Period

 


 (a) 

    

Annualized

Expense

Ratio

 

 

 

          $       1,000.00          $       1,221.90          $        2.60               $       1,000.00          $       1,022.60          $        2.37        0.47

 

  (a) 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). Other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, may be paid which are not reflected in the tables and examples above. See “Shareholder Expenses” for more information.

 

 

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Fund Summary as of March 31, 2022  (continued)    iShares® Latin America 40 ETF

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

Large-capitalization Latin American stocks advanced strongly for the reporting period, rising sharply after declining for much of 2021. Markets benefited from strength in energy- and commodities-exporting countries as prices for oil, metals, and other raw materials rose. Commodities price increases helped strengthen Latin American currencies, improving foreign investors’ returns. The perception of value in the region and the removal of Russian stocks from key global indexes helped drive up inflows from abroad.

Brazilian stocks contributed the most to the Index’s return, bolstered by rising commodities prices, investor appetite for value in a shift away from growth, and the perception of improved prospects for political stability. The Brazilian energy sector advanced amid soaring oil prices, as supply failed to keep pace with renewed demand. Supply constraints following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the resulting sanctions against Russia, a key exporter of oil, further pressured supply chains. High oil prices drove stronger sales and profits for the integrated oil and gas industry. The materials sector, another strong contributor to the Index’s performance, also advanced due to increased commodities prices. Metals and mining companies advanced sharply as prices for commodities such as iron ore reached record highs, driving earnings growth. Despite high levels of volatility, iron ore prices ended the reporting period near 10-year highs.

Mexican stocks contributed significantly to the Index’s return, led by the communication services and consumer staples sectors. Mexico’s close link to the U.S. economy, which recovered faster than expected, bolstered investor optimism that Mexico might experience relatively less volatility than other emerging markets, despite slowing Mexican domestic growth. The telecommunication services industry advanced, as subscriber growth and demand for broadband services bolstered earnings. In the consumer staples sector, food and staples retailers benefited from improved margins and increased online shopping.

Peruvian stocks also contributed to the Index’s performance, bolstered by a strong economic recovery and growth in exports. In the financials sector, Peruvian banks benefited from growth in loans and net interest income as well as a reduction in loan loss provisions.

Portfolio Information

 

ALLOCATION BY SECTOR

 

 

   

Sector

   

Percent of

Total Investments


(a) 

Materials

    27.9

Financials

    27.7  

Energy

    13.9  

Consumer Staples

    12.5  

Communication Services

    6.2  

Industrials

    4.5  

Consumer Discretionary

    2.5  

Health Care

    1.6  

Information Technology

    1.4  

Utilities

    1.1  

Real Estate

    0.7  

GEOGRAPHIC ALLOCATION

 

 

   

Country/Geographic Region

   

Percent of

Total Investments

 

(a) 

Brazil

    63.4

Mexico

    23.8  

Chile

    6.7  

Peru

    3.6  

Colombia

    2.5  

 

  (a) 

Excludes money market funds.

 

 

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About Fund Performance

 

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Financial markets have experienced extreme volatility and trading in many instruments has been disrupted. These circumstances may continue for an extended period of time and may continue to affect adversely the value and liquidity of each Fund’s investments. As a result, current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at iShares.com. Performance results assume reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. The investment return and principal value of shares will vary with changes in market conditions. Shares may be worth more or less than their original cost when they are redeemed or sold in the market. Performance for certain funds may reflect a waiver of a portion of investment advisory fees. Without such a waiver, performance would have been lower.

Net asset value or “NAV” is the value of one share of a fund as calculated in accordance with the standard formula for valuing mutual fund shares. Beginning August 10, 2020, the price used to calculate market return (“Market Price”) is the closing price. Prior to August 10, 2020, Market Price was determined using the midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest ask on the primary stock exchange on which shares of a fund are listed for trading, as of the time that such fund’s NAV is calculated. Since shares of a fund may not trade in the secondary market until after the fund’s inception, for the period from inception to the first day of secondary market trading in shares of the fund, the NAV of the fund is used as a proxy for the Market Price to calculate market returns. Market and NAV returns assume that dividends and capital gain distributions have been reinvested at Market Price and NAV, respectively.

An index is a statistical composite that tracks a specified financial market or sector. Unlike a fund, an index does not actually hold a portfolio of securities and therefore does not incur the expenses incurred by a fund. These expenses negatively impact fund performance. Also, market returns do not include brokerage commissions that may be payable on secondary market transactions. If brokerage commissions were included, market returns would be lower.

Shareholder Expenses

Shareholders of each Fund may incur the following charges: (1) transactional expenses, including brokerage commissions on purchases and sales of fund shares and (2) ongoing expenses, including management fees and other fund expenses. The expense examples shown (which are based on a hypothetical investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held through the end of the period) are intended to assist shareholders both in calculating expenses based on an investment in each Fund and in comparing these expenses with similar costs of investing in other funds.

The expense examples provide information about actual account values and actual expenses. Annualized expense ratios reflect contractual and voluntary fee waivers, if any. In order to estimate the expenses a shareholder paid during the period covered by this report, shareholders can divide their account value by $1,000 and then multiply the result by the number under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period.”

The expense examples also provide information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. In order to assist shareholders in comparing the ongoing expenses of investing in a Funds and other funds, compare the 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

The expenses shown in the expense examples are intended to highlight shareholders’ ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional expenses, such as brokerage commissions and other fees paid on purchases and sales of fund shares. Therefore, the hypothetical examples are useful in comparing ongoing expenses only and will not help shareholders determine the relative total expenses of owning different funds. If these transactional expenses were included, shareholder expenses would have been higher.

 

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Schedule of Investments

March 31, 2022

  

iShares® Asia 50 ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

 

 

Common Stocks

   

Cayman Islands — 0.7%

   

CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd.

    1,875,648     $ 13,715,498  
   

 

 

 
China — 37.7%            

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.(a)

    10,310,300       140,701,688  

ANTA Sports Products Ltd.

    792,000       9,824,758  

Baidu Inc.(a)

    1,586,200       27,994,323  

Bank of China Ltd., Class H

    53,784,000       21,462,798  

BYD Co. Ltd., Class H

    560,500       15,590,465  

China Construction Bank Corp., Class H

    72,274,960       54,138,607  

China Merchants Bank Co. Ltd., Class H

    2,631,500       20,484,705  

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd., Class H

    46,117,115       28,272,200  

JDcom Inc., Class A(a)

    1,456,150       41,376,314  

Li Ning Co. Ltd.

    1,625,000       13,798,443  

Meituan, Class B(a)(b)

    2,823,700       53,491,995  

NetEase Inc.

    1,400,900       25,276,112  

Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China Ltd., Class H

    4,165,500       29,121,279  

Tencent Holdings Ltd.

    4,230,200       194,988,290  

Wuxi Biologics Cayman Inc., New(a)(b)

    2,269,000       18,017,212  

Xiaomi Corp., Class B(a)(b)

    9,399,800       16,425,445  
   

 

 

 
          710,964,634  
Hong Kong — 10.2%            

AIA Group Ltd.

    8,457,600       88,313,221  

CLP Holdings Ltd.

    1,163,500       11,320,728  

Hong Kong & China Gas Co. Ltd.

    7,552,504       9,122,816  

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd.

    830,200       38,914,225  

Link REIT

    1,473,100       12,545,253  

Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd.

    1,071,500       12,748,144  

Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd.

    1,205,000       19,305,863  
   

 

 

 
      192,270,250  
Singapore — 4.4%            

DBS Group Holdings Ltd.

    1,257,300       32,944,029  

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd.

    2,794,974       25,355,583  

United Overseas Bank Ltd.

    1,075,100       25,155,190  
   

 

 

 
      83,454,802  
South Korea — 21.1%            

Celltrion Inc.

    71,702       10,094,064  

Hyundai Motor Co.

    100,085       14,766,631  

Kakao Corp.

    218,249       18,969,879  

KB Financial Group Inc.

    273,085       13,685,346  

Kia Corp.

    187,044       11,328,909  

LG Chem Ltd.

    33,066       14,448,732  

NAVER Corp.

    103,223       28,688,661  

POSCO

    52,960       12,703,711  
Security   Shares      Value  

 

 

South Korea (continued)

    

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

    3,589,353      $ 205,393,425  

Samsung SDI Co. Ltd.

    38,461        18,718,571  

Shinhan Financial Group Co. Ltd.

    360,905        12,259,478  

SK Hynix Inc.

    376,638        36,232,249  
    

 

 

 
       397,289,656  
Taiwan — 23.5%             

Cathay Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

    5,983,000        13,354,875  

Chunghwa Telecom Co. Ltd.

    2,651,551        11,743,380  

CTBC Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

    13,629,359        13,889,756  

Delta Electronics Inc.

    1,341,000        12,433,382  

Formosa Plastics Corp.

    3,021,071        11,173,592  

Fubon Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

    5,361,000        14,234,620  

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd.

    8,721,052        32,022,212  

MediaTek Inc.

    1,118,112        34,796,222  

Nan Ya Plastics Corp.

    3,930,510        12,723,547  

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    13,233,343        271,462,354  

United Microelectronics Corp.

    8,115,000        14,902,581  
    

 

 

 
       442,736,521  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks — 97.6% (Cost: $1,723,767,087)

           1,840,431,361  
    

 

 

 

Preferred Stocks

    
South Korea — 1.8%             

Hyundai Motor Co.

    

Preference Shares, NVS

    16,044        1,134,897  

Series 2, Preference Shares, NVS

    25,903        1,840,893  

LG Chem Ltd., Preference Shares, NVS

    5,478        1,228,720  

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Preference Shares, NVS

    575,305        29,809,667  
       34,014,177  
    

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks — 1.8%
(Cost: $26,399,731)

 

     34,014,177  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities — 99.4%
(Cost: $1,750,166,818)

 

     1,874,445,538  

Other Assets, Less Liabilities — 0.6%

 

     10,679,644  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

     $ 1,885,125,182  
    

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Non-income producing security.

(b) 

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

March 31, 2022

   iShares® Asia 50 ETF

 

Affiliates

Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended March 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

 

 
Affiliated Issuer   Value at
03/31/21
    Purchases
at Cost
   

Proceeds

from Sales

    Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Value at
03/31/22
    Shares
Held at
03/31/22
    Income    

Capital

Gain

Distributions

from

Underlying

Funds

 

 

 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares(a)

  $ 43,949,971     $     $ (43,943,633 )(b)      $ (2,244     $ (4,094   $           $ 146,507 (c)    $  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares(a)

    3,430,000             (3,430,000 )(b)                              344        
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 
          $ (2,244     $ (4,094   $       $ 146,851     $  
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

As of period end, the entity is no longer held.

 
  (b) 

Represents net amount purchased (sold).

 
  (c) 

All or a portion represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Futures Contracts

 

 

 
Description    Number of
Contracts
     Expiration
Date
     Notional
Amount
(000)
     Value/
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

 

 

Long Contracts

           

FTSE Taiwan Index

     44        04/28/22      $ 2,690      $ (22,014

MSCI China Future Index

     151        06/17/22        3,860        142,027  

MSCI Emerging Markets Index

     42        06/17/22        2,364        120,083  
           

 

 

 
            $ 240,096  
           

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

 

 
    

Equity

Contracts

 

 

 

Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments

  

Futures contracts

  

Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(a)

   $ 262,110  
  

 

 

 

Liabilities — Derivative Financial Instruments

  

Futures contracts

  

Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts(a)

   $ 22,014  
  

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss).

 

For the period ended March 31, 2022, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

 

 
     Equity
Contracts
 

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from:

  

Futures contracts

   $ (1,296,140
  

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:

  

Futures contracts

   $ 136,413  
  

 

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

March 31, 2022

   iShares® Asia 50 ETF

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

 

 

Futures contracts:

  

Average notional value of contracts — long

   $ 19,934,782      

 

 

For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.

 

                                                                                               

 

 
     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

 

 

Investments

                 

Assets

                 

Common Stocks

   $        $ 1,840,431,361        $        $ 1,840,431,361  

Preferred Stocks

              34,014,177                   34,014,177  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $        $ 1,874,445,538        $        $ 1,874,445,538  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments(a)

                 

Assets

                 

Futures Contracts

   $ 120,083        $ 142,027        $        $ 262,110  

Liabilities

                 

Futures Contracts

              (22,014                 (22,014
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $ 120,083        $ 120,013        $        $ 240,096  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts. Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments

March 31, 2022

  

iShares® Emerging Markets Infrastructure ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

 

 

Common Stocks

   
Brazil — 16.3%            

CCR SA

    286,254     $ 823,701  

Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA, ADR

    64,422       509,578  

Cia. de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo, ADR

    61,020       599,827  

Ultrapar Participacoes SA, ADR

    469,548       1,422,730  
   

 

 

 
      3,355,836  
China — 48.9%            

Beijing Capital International Airport Co. Ltd., Class H(a)

    432,000       251,128  

CGN Power Co. Ltd., Class H(b)

    1,782,000       464,011  

China Gas Holdings Ltd.

    428,400       546,031  

China Longyuan Power Group Corp. Ltd., Class H

    594,000       1,335,161  

China Merchants Port Holdings Co. Ltd.

    360,000       648,354  

China Oilfield Services Ltd., Class H

    1,188,000       1,207,050  

China Power International Development Ltd.

    954,000       507,855  

China Resources Gas Group Ltd.

    160,000       673,420  

China Resources Power Holdings Co. Ltd.

    320,000       595,530  

China Suntien Green Energy Corp. Ltd., Class H

    1,116,000       624,505  

COSCO SHIPPING Energy Transportation Co. Ltd., Class H

    828,000       382,723  

COSCO SHIPPING Ports Ltd.

    432,000       334,776  

Guangdong Investment Ltd.

    504,000       686,670  

Jiangsu Expressway Co. Ltd., Class H

    324,000       338,369  

Kunlun Energy Co. Ltd.

    720,000       622,249  

Shenzhen Expressway Co. Ltd., Class H

    180,000       189,162  

Shenzhen International Holdings Ltd.

    342,499       360,248  

Zhejiang Expressway Co. Ltd., Class H

    360,000       302,401  
   

 

 

 
          10,069,643  
Mexico — 15.0%            

Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte SAB de CV, ADR

    8,766       523,243  

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico SAB de CV, ADR

    8,928       1,439,461  

Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste SAB de CV, ADR

    5,076       1,124,842  
   

 

 

 
      3,087,546  
South Korea — 5.9%            

Korea Electric Power Corp., ADR(a)(c)

    91,692       853,653  

SK Discovery Co. Ltd.

    7,303       249,204  

SK Gas Ltd.

    1,168       110,820  
   

 

 

 
      1,213,677  
Thailand — 9.9%            

Airports of Thailand PCL, NVDR(a)(c)

    1,035,400       2,053,286  
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks — 96.0%
(Cost: $17,918,790)

      19,779,988  
   

 

 

 
Security   Shares      Value  

 

 

Preferred Stocks

    
Brazil — 3.2%             

Cia. Energetica de Minas Gerais, Preference Shares, ADR

    201,258      $ 648,051  
    

 

 

 
Russia — 0.0%             

Transneft PJSC, Preference Shares, NVS(d)

    640         
    

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks — 3.2%
(Cost: $1,913,394)

       648,051  
    

 

 

 

Short-Term Investments

    
Money Market Funds — 6.1%             

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares, 0.34%(e)(f)(g)

    1,225,134        1,224,889  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 0.25%(e)(f)

    30,000        30,000  
    

 

 

 
       1,254,889  
    

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments — 6.1%
(Cost: $1,255,406)

       1,254,889  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities — 105.3%
(Cost: $21,087,590)

       21,682,928  

Other Assets, Less Liabilities — (5.3)%

       (1,087,733
    

 

 

 
Net Assets — 100.0%          $ 20,595,195  
    

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Non-income producing security.

(b) 

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

(c) 

All or a portion of this security is on loan.

(d) 

Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

(e) 

Affiliate of the Fund.

(f) 

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

(g) 

All or a portion of this security was purchased with the cash collateral from loaned securities.

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

March 31, 2022

   iShares® Emerging Markets Infrastructure ETF

 

Affiliates

Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended March 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

 

 
Affiliated Issuer   Value at
03/31/21
    Purchases
at Cost
    Proceeds
from Sales
    Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Value at
03/31/22
    Shares
Held at
03/31/22
    Income    

Capital

Gain

Distributions

from

Underlying

Funds

 

 

 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares

  $ 808,840       $417,110 (a)    $     $ (410   $ (651   $ 1,224,889       1,225,134     $ 6,099 (b)    $  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares

    30,000       0 (a)                        30,000       30,000       4        
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 
        $ (410   $ (651   $ 1,254,889       $ 6,103     $  
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Represents net amount purchased (sold).

 
  (b) 

All or a portion represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Futures Contracts

 

 

 
Description    Number of
Contracts
     Expiration
Date
     Notional
Amount
(000)
     Value/
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

 

 

Long Contracts

           

MSCI Emerging Markets Index

     1        06/17/22      $ 56      $ 3,817  
           

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

 

 
     Equity
Contracts
 

 

 

Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments

  

Futures contracts

  

Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(a)

   $ 3,817  
  

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss).

 

For the period ended March 31, 2022, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

 

 
     Equity
Contracts
 

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from:

  

Futures contracts

   $ (22,322
  

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:

  

Futures contracts

   $ 3,817  
  

 

 

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

 

 

Futures contracts:

  

Average notional value of contracts — long

   $ 117,862      

 

 

For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

March 31, 2022

   iShares® Emerging Markets Infrastructure ETF

 

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End (continued)

The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.

 

                                                                           

 

 
     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

 

 

Investments

                 

Assets

                 

Common Stocks

   $ 7,710,256        $ 12,069,732        $        $ 19,779,988  

Preferred Stocks

     648,051                            648,051  

Money Market Funds

     1,254,889                            1,254,889  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $  9,613,196        $ 12,069,732        $        $ 21,682,928  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments(a)

                 

Assets

                 

Futures Contracts

   $ 3,817        $        $        $ 3,817  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts. Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments  

March 31, 2022

  

iShares® Europe ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Common Stocks

   

Australia — 1.5%

   

Glencore PLC

    2,095,880     $ 13,637,270  

Rio Tinto PLC

    203,009       16,229,867  
   

 

 

 
      29,867,137  
Austria — 0.3%            

Erste Group Bank AG

    64,448       2,350,192  

OMV AG

    27,388       1,308,666  

Verbund AG

    13,030       1,376,022  
   

 

 

 
      5,034,880  

Belgium — 1.3%

   

Ageas SA/NV

    34,430       1,740,548  

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV

    166,313       9,943,534  

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA

    20,386       2,109,467  

KBC Group NV

    64,456       4,624,663  

Solvay SA

    13,623       1,342,623  

UCB SA

    24,162       2,889,700  

Umicore SA

    39,336       1,700,391  
   

 

 

 
      24,350,926  
Denmark — 4.1%            

AP Moller - Maersk A/S, Class A

    579       1,709,436  

AP Moller - Maersk A/S, Class B, NVS

    1,125       3,380,584  

Carlsberg A/S, Class B

    19,027       2,335,781  

Chr Hansen Holding A/S

    20,033       1,470,962  

Coloplast A/S, Class B

    22,983       3,480,510  

Danske Bank A/S

    131,556       2,188,445  

DSV A/S

    41,204       7,896,975  

Genmab A/S(a)

    12,447       4,495,272  

GN Store Nord AS

    26,051       1,276,925  

Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B

    315,566       35,001,343  

Novozymes A/S, Class B

    40,541       2,779,660  

Orsted AS(b)

    36,839       4,611,189  

Pandora A/S

    18,768       1,787,921  

Tryg A/S

    70,031       1,702,781  

Vestas

Wind Systems A/S

    192,528       5,647,770  
   

 

 

 
          79,765,554  
Finland — 1.9%            

Elisa OYJ

    29,192       1,760,473  

Fortum OYJ

    84,434       1,543,205  

Kesko OYJ, Class B

    51,619       1,425,205  

Kone OYJ, Class B

    76,821       4,020,048  

Metso Outotec OYJ

    136,118       1,147,431  

Neste OYJ

    82,596       3,765,812  

Nokia OYJ(a)

    1,048,561       5,774,444  

Nordea Bank Abp

    661,911       6,812,383  

Sampo OYJ, Class A

    96,942       4,736,991  

Stora Enso OYJ, Class R

    114,375       2,243,742  

UPM-Kymmene OYJ

    101,040       3,299,460  

Wartsila OYJ Abp

    93,354       852,402  
   

 

 

 
      37,381,596  
France — 17.0%            

Accor SA(a)

    31,022       999,505  

Air Liquide SA

    90,711       15,869,324  

Airbus SE(a)

    117,865       14,222,584  

Alstom SA

    56,527       1,322,668  

Arkema SA

    12,681       1,515,887  

AXA SA

    394,938       11,561,543  

BNP Paribas SA

    217,296       12,417,299  

Bouygues SA

    40,617       1,417,698  
Security   Shares     Value  

France (continued)

   

Bureau Veritas SA

    57,385     $ 1,636,095  

Capgemini SE

    30,678       6,807,537  

Carrefour SA

    120,570       2,623,850  

Cie. de Saint-Gobain

    100,272       5,966,219  

Cie. Generale des Etablissements Michelin SCA

    34,395       4,661,054  

Credit Agricole SA

    265,429       3,171,490  

Danone SA

    131,505       7,264,725  

Dassault Systemes SE

    133,569       6,562,058  

Edenred

    48,410       2,393,624  

Eiffage SA

    15,614       1,602,498  

Electricite de France SA

    90,291       847,488  

Engie SA

    341,987       4,496,102  

EssilorLuxottica SA

    57,663       10,546,017  

Eurofins Scientific SE

    24,396       2,413,319  

Gecina SA

    10,761       1,356,190  

Hermes International

    6,641       9,399,312  

Kering SA

    14,032       8,858,784  

Legrand SA

    51,680       4,913,550  

L’Oreal SA

    45,079       18,006,585  

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE

    51,325       36,635,718  

Orange SA

    360,867       4,273,133  

Pernod Ricard SA

    38,830       8,531,377  

Publicis Groupe SA

    45,394       2,755,125  

Renault SA(a)

    40,405       1,056,188  

Safran SA

    67,295       7,923,008  

Sanofi

    220,528       22,546,692  

Sartorius Stedim Biotech

    4,683       1,917,287  

Schneider Electric SE

    108,822       18,270,161  

SCOR SE

    28,898       929,227  

Societe Generale SA

    152,609       4,091,040  

Sodexo SA

    15,942       1,297,295  

STMicroelectronics NV , New

    125,145       5,418,845  

Teleperformance

    11,212       4,270,629  

Thales SA

    20,615       2,581,730  

TotalEnergies SE

    469,419       23,752,376  

Ubisoft Entertainment SA(a)

    17,436       766,187  

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield(a)

    22,276       1,668,633  

Valeo

    43,354       800,790  

Veolia Environnement SA

    124,674       3,997,481  

Vinci SA

    98,912       10,106,096  

Vivendi SE

    154,566       2,019,328  

Worldline SA/France(a)(b)

    47,605       2,066,064  
   

 

 

 
          330,527,415  
Germany — 11.5%            

adidas AG

    34,186       7,966,223  

Allianz SE, Registered

    78,159       18,665,001  

Aroundtown SA

    185,321       1,058,992  

BASF SE

    174,718       9,969,498  

Bayer AG, Registered

    188,536       12,895,686  

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

    61,550       5,318,999  

Beiersdorf AG

    19,001       1,996,129  

Brenntag SE

    29,854       2,407,171  

Commerzbank AG(a)

    190,710       1,449,187  

Continental AG(a)

    20,283       1,454,010  

Covestro AG(b)

    36,860       1,856,099  

Daimler Truck Holding AG(a)

    94,484       2,620,512  

Delivery Hero SE(a)(b)

    35,778       1,559,341  

Deutsche Bank AG, Registered(a)

    394,864       4,972,990  

Deutsche Boerse AG

    36,266       6,528,269  

Deutsche Post AG, Registered

    190,425       9,093,149  

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

March 31, 2022

  

iShares® Europe ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Germany (continued)

   

Deutsche Telekom AG, Registered

    648,961     $ 12,086,329  

E.ON SE

    430,383       5,000,251  

Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA

    38,457       2,577,034  

Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA

    79,680       2,925,566  

GEA Group AG

    31,981       1,310,816  

Hannover Rueck SE

    11,492       1,952,242  

HeidelbergCement AG

    28,252       1,601,159  

HelloFresh SE(a)

    33,146       1,487,715  

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

    18,652       1,231,118  

Infineon Technologies AG

    251,452       8,506,622  

LEG Immobilien SE

    14,262       1,624,128  

Mercedes-Benz Group AG

    160,171       11,242,319  

Merck KGaA

    24,960       5,212,508  

MTU Aero Engines AG

    10,105       2,337,084  

Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG in Muenchen, Registered

    27,036       7,227,795  

Puma SE

    19,700       1,675,326  

RWE AG

    130,592       5,686,301  

SAP SE

    209,610       23,230,681  

Siemens AG, Registered

    153,198       21,212,906  

Siemens Healthineers AG(b)

    53,721       3,329,130  

Symrise AG

    25,401       3,045,394  

Volkswagen AG

    5,643       1,393,931  

Vonovia SE

    149,605       6,973,147  

Zalando SE(a)(b)

    36,909       1,868,857  
   

 

 

 
          224,549,615  
Ireland — 1.0%            

CRH PLC

    148,570       5,925,734  

Flutter Entertainment PLC, Class DI(a)

    28,857       3,325,611  

Kerry Group PLC, Class A

    29,471       3,296,091  

Kingspan Group PLC

    29,792       2,912,071  

Ryanair Holdings PLC, ADR(a)(c)

    19,073       1,661,640  

Smurfit Kappa Group PLC

    49,170       2,184,001  
   

 

 

 
      19,305,148  
Italy — 2.9%            

Assicurazioni Generali SpA

    234,704       5,368,185  

Atlantia SpA(a)

    96,737       2,011,408  

Enel SpA

    1,482,852       9,900,631  

Eni SpA

    480,104       7,001,459  

Ferrari NV

    24,582       5,355,421  

FinecoBank Banca Fineco SpA

    117,603       1,784,047  

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA

    3,262,936       7,468,092  

Mediobanca Banca di Credito Finanziario SpA

    136,894       1,383,381  

Moncler SpA

    40,489       2,246,404  

Nexi SpA(a)(b)

    147,917       1,706,920  

Prysmian SpA

    52,227       1,772,385  

Snam SpA

    389,869       2,248,198  

Telecom Italia SpA/Milano

    1,935,103       710,428  

Terna - Rete Elettrica Nazionale

    271,773       2,333,789  

UniCredit SpA

    427,392       4,610,593  
   

 

 

 
      55,901,341  
Luxembourg — 0.2%            

ArcelorMittal SA

    116,643       3,736,555  
   

 

 

 
Netherlands — 7.8%            

ABN AMRO Bank NV, CVA(b)

    80,085       1,022,671  

Adyen NV(a)(b)

    5,924       11,733,628  

Aegon NV

    268,750       1,424,679  

Akzo Nobel NV

    35,466       3,047,320  
Security   Shares     Value  

Netherlands (continued)

   

Argenx SE(a)

    9,630     $ 3,012,950  

ASM International NV

    7,342       2,673,454  

ASML Holding NV

    77,779       51,973,597  

CNH Industrial NV

    192,935       3,038,876  

Euronext NV(b)

    18,911       1,718,020  

EXOR NV

    21,768       1,654,795  

Heineken Holding NV

    19,663       1,539,675  

Heineken NV

    45,501       4,351,251  

IMCD NV

    10,780       1,838,986  

ING Groep NV

    742,625       7,753,692  

Just Eat Takeaway.com NV(a)(b)

    28,735       963,711  

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV

    201,031       6,466,262  

Koninklijke DSM NV

    33,638       6,017,627  

Koninklijke KPN NV

    686,030       2,380,509  

Koninklijke Philips NV

    169,135       5,157,550  

NN Group NV

    61,045       3,093,683  

Prosus NV

    167,479       9,031,776  

QIAGEN NV(a)

    43,412       2,130,221  

Randstad NV

    24,359       1,465,312  

Stellantis NV

    422,838       6,845,522  

Universal Music Group NV

    255,159       6,811,243  

Wolters Kluwer NV

    49,755       5,304,198  
   

 

 

 
          152,451,208  
Norway — 1.1%            

DNB Bank ASA

    173,432       3,921,113  

Equinor ASA

    206,113       7,695,564  

Mowi ASA

    87,129       2,346,898  

Norsk Hydro ASA

    256,781       2,494,851  

Orkla ASA

    139,491       1,239,306  

Telenor ASA

    122,840       1,762,696  

Yara International ASA

    30,193       1,509,907  
   

 

 

 
      20,970,335  
Portugal — 0.2%            

EDP - Energias de Portugal SA

    559,967       2,756,093  

Galp Energia SGPS SA

    87,690       1,108,636  
   

 

 

 
      3,864,729  
Spain — 3.7%            

ACS Actividades de Construccion y Servicios SA

    49,055       1,322,496  

Aena SME SA(a)(b)

    14,191       2,365,642  

Amadeus IT Group SA(a)

    86,898       5,649,937  

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA

    1,286,632       7,346,572  

Banco Santander SA

    3,319,092       11,284,667  

CaixaBank SA

    831,461       2,820,216  

Cellnex Telecom SA(b)

    108,547       5,223,759  

Enagas SA

    40,348       895,979  

Endesa SA

    61,705       1,345,392  

Ferrovial SA

    95,530       2,540,606  

Grifols SA

    57,716       1,047,583  

Iberdrola SA

    1,130,321       12,354,373  

Industria de Diseno Textil SA

    215,861       4,706,842  

Naturgy Energy Group SA

    65,369       1,958,419  

Red Electrica Corp. SA

    72,128       1,480,862  

Repsol SA

    272,658       3,571,599  

Telefonica SA

    1,050,538       5,091,177  
   

 

 

 
      71,006,121  
Sweden — 4.7%            

Alfa Laval AB

    58,882       2,025,390  

Assa Abloy AB, Class B

    189,235       5,086,558  

Atlas Copco AB, Class A

    123,660       6,418,687  

 

S C H E D U L E   O F   I N V E S T M E N T S

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

March 31, 2022

  

iShares® Europe ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Sweden (continued)

   

Atlas Copco AB, Class B

    74,093     $ 3,360,082  

Boliden AB

    52,817       2,664,363  

Electrolux AB, Class B

    50,968       771,274  

Embracer Group AB(a)(c)

    125,613       1,048,510  

Epiroc AB, Class A

    118,011       2,524,119  

Epiroc AB, Class B

    75,700       1,366,720  

EQT AB

    53,011       2,067,337  

Essity AB, Class B

    114,987       2,713,580  

Evolution AB(b)

    34,457       3,505,459  

Getinge AB, Class B

    41,492       1,652,998  

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB, Class B

    140,882       1,891,713  

Hexagon AB, Class B

    401,081       5,619,465  

Industrivarden AB, Class A

    34,904       989,907  

Industrivarden AB, Class C

    32,553       907,379  

Investor AB, Class B

    350,154       7,608,228  

Kinnevik AB, Class B(a)

    45,121       1,176,579  

Nibe Industrier AB, Class B

    269,461       2,986,854  

Sandvik AB

    210,127       4,463,690  

Sinch AB(a)(b)

    130,872       887,635  

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB, Class A

    304,087       3,287,438  

Skanska AB, Class B

    76,912       1,720,690  

SKF AB, Class B

    72,958       1,189,650  

Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA, Class B

    117,064       2,273,111  

Svenska Handelsbanken AB, Class A

    296,220       2,723,872  

Swedbank AB, Class A

    175,182       2,616,454  

Swedish Match AB

    301,740       2,269,094  

Tele2 AB, Class B

    96,790       1,463,057  

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Class B

    549,375       5,007,851  

Telia Co. AB

    472,010       1,892,623  

Volvo AB, Class B

    303,833       5,668,107  
   

 

 

 
          91,848,474  
Switzerland — 16.6%            

ABB Ltd., Registered

    342,548       11,112,494  

Adecco Group AG, Registered

    32,527       1,475,474  

Alcon Inc.

    96,342       7,632,784  

Baloise Holding AG, Registered

    8,696       1,553,076  

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG, Participation Certificates, NVS

    201       2,392,284  

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG, Registered

    21       2,540,126  

Cie. Financiere Richemont SA, Class A, Registered

    100,465       12,734,418  

Credit Suisse Group AG, Registered

    480,571       3,783,109  

Geberit AG, Registered

    6,860       4,228,891  

Givaudan SA, Registered

    1,523       6,294,462  

Holcim Ltd.

    98,328       4,782,356  

Julius Baer Group Ltd.

    41,835       2,422,016  

Kuehne + Nagel International AG, Registered

    9,745       2,766,889  

Logitech International SA, Registered

    32,844       2,441,364  

Lonza Group AG, Registered

    14,323       10,378,493  

Nestle SA, Registered

    539,632       70,162,231  

Novartis AG, Registered

    465,830       40,895,915  

Partners Group Holding AG

    4,324       5,353,983  

Roche Holding AG, Bearer

    5,205       2,276,412  

Roche Holding AG, NVS

    134,638       53,271,100  

Schindler Holding AG, Participation Certificates, NVS

    7,972       1,708,161  

Schindler Holding AG, Registered

    3,676       783,310  

SGS SA, Registered

    1,161       3,227,746  

Siemens Energy AG(a)

    74,328       1,691,016  

Sika AG, Registered

    29,301       9,694,342  

Sonova Holding AG, Registered

    10,085       4,212,888  

Straumann Holding AG, Registered

    2,198       3,509,517  
Security   Shares     Value  

Switzerland (continued)

   

Swatch Group AG (The), Bearer

    5,554     $ 1,574,691  

Swatch Group AG (The), Registered

    10,443       568,269  

Swiss Life Holding AG, Registered

    6,075       3,892,894  

Swiss Prime Site AG, Registered

    14,806       1,460,238  

Swiss Re AG

    55,391       5,272,886  

Swisscom AG, Registered

    4,819       2,895,284  

Temenos AG, Registered

    12,679       1,219,590  

UBS Group AG, Registered

    711,787       13,909,245  

VAT Group AG(b)

    5,110       1,945,576  

Vifor Pharma AG (a)

    8,929       1,591,962  

Zurich Insurance Group AG

    28,829       14,238,633  
   

 

 

 
          321,894,125  
United Kingdom — 23.0%            

3i Group PLC

    186,297       3,368,689  

abrdn plc

    421,915       1,181,402  

Admiral Group PLC

    51,577       1,729,623  

Anglo American PLC

    258,089       13,410,903  

Ashtead Group PLC

    85,471       5,381,630  

Associated British Foods PLC

    69,303       1,505,478  

AstraZeneca PLC

    297,253       39,419,582  

Auto Trader Group PLC(b)

    183,924       1,518,343  

Aviva PLC

    719,518       4,257,323  

BAE Systems PLC

    619,459       5,817,617  

Barclays PLC

    3,064,468       5,940,395  

Barratt Developments PLC

    194,985       1,327,420  

Berkeley Group Holdings PLC

    21,786       1,062,645  

BP PLC

    3,761,994       18,442,715  

British American Tobacco PLC

    438,295       18,407,156  

British Land Co PLC (The)

    181,900       1,259,449  

BT Group PLC

    1,697,832       4,048,153  

Bunzl PLC

    64,845       2,514,759  

Burberry Group PLC

    76,244       1,664,382  

Compass Group PLC

    343,061       7,382,703  

Croda International PLC

    27,526       2,831,644  

DCC PLC

    19,768       1,530,715  

Diageo PLC

    445,611       22,603,409  

Direct Line Insurance Group PLC

    266,201       959,221  

DS Smith PLC

    265,426       1,116,305  

Entain PLC(a)

    112,077       2,400,804  

Experian PLC

    184,434       7,105,432  

Ferguson PLC

    44,272       5,997,961  

GlaxoSmithKline PLC

    961,530       20,804,570  

Halma PLC

    71,688       2,345,423  

Hargreaves Lansdown PLC

    67,761       893,145  

HSBC Holdings PLC

    3,941,667       26,923,804  

IMI PLC

    50,729       903,180  

Imperial Brands PLC

    183,035       3,855,581  

Informa PLC(a)

    291,011       2,280,074  

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC

    36,442       2,464,738  

Intermediate Capital Group PLC

    55,823       1,296,047  

Intertek Group PLC

    31,330       2,137,260  

ITV PLC(a)

    703,097       752,471  

J Sainsbury PLC

    329,559       1,090,769  

Johnson Matthey PLC

    38,084       931,409  

Kingfisher PLC

    396,558       1,323,570  

Land Securities Group PLC

    147,161       1,509,843  

Legal & General Group PLC

    1,148,633       4,072,350  

Lloyds Banking Group PLC

    13,528,924       8,238,654  

London Stock Exchange Group PLC

    61,850       6,449,751  

M&G PLC

    502,130       1,446,803  

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

March 31, 2022

  

iShares® Europe ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

United Kingdom (continued)

   

Marks & Spencer Group PLC(a)

    379,891     $ 766,756  

Melrose Industries PLC

    835,053       1,354,571  

Mondi PLC

    93,923       1,825,659  

National Grid PLC

    739,709       11,368,001  

NatWest Group PLC

    1,011,090       2,855,658  

Next PLC

    24,968       1,963,748  

Ocado Group PLC(a)

    123,201       1,881,232  

Pearson PLC

    142,305       1,395,304  

Persimmon PLC

    60,316       1,691,342  

Phoenix Group Holdings PLC

    161,129       1,290,948  

Prudential PLC

    524,917       7,749,489  

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC

    141,477       10,792,701  

RELX PLC

    380,245       11,832,360  

Rentokil Initial PLC

    357,001       2,459,192  

Rightmove PLC

    166,189       1,373,491  

Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC(a)

    1,609,947       2,117,074  

Sage Group PLC (The)

    218,029       1,997,731  

Schroders PLC

    24,469       1,030,376  

Segro PLC

    229,841       4,040,383  

Severn Trent PLC

    49,367       1,989,698  

Shell PLC

    1,467,552       40,223,675  

Smith & Nephew PLC

    169,515       2,696,113  

Smiths Group PLC

    76,525       1,449,839  

Spirax-Sarco Engineering PLC

    14,070       2,300,174  

SSE PLC

    200,498       4,581,186  

St. James’s Place PLC

    102,564       1,933,678  

Standard Chartered PLC

    491,163       3,260,343  

Taylor Wimpey PLC

    703,627       1,198,217  

Tesco PLC

    1,465,563       5,305,782  

Unilever PLC

    503,993       22,882,668  

United Utilities Group PLC

    132,547       1,951,821  

Vodafone Group PLC

    5,125,715       8,405,066  

Weir Group PLC (The)

    50,682       1,081,547  

Whitbread PLC(a)

    38,398       1,429,696  

WPP PLC

    232,427       3,042,025  
   

 

 

 
      447,422,844  
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks — 98.8%
(Cost: $1,898,256,006)

 

    1,919,878,003  
   

 

 

 

Preferred Stocks

   

Germany — 0.7%

   

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, Preference Shares, NVS

    10,766       833,912  
Security   Shares     Value  

Germany (continued)

   

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Preference Shares, NVS

    34,657     $ 2,319,652  

Porsche Automobil Holding SE, Preference Shares, NVS

    29,563       2,843,781  

Sartorius AG, Preference Shares, NVS

    4,734       2,089,321  

Volkswagen AG, Preference Shares, NVS

    35,000       6,014,796  
   

 

 

 
      14,101,462  
Italy — 0.0%            

Telecom Italia SpA/Milano, Preference Shares, NVS

    1,169,475       396,650  
   

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks — 0.7%
(Cost: $19,335,299)

      14,498,112  
   

 

 

 

Rights

   

France — 0.0%

   

Electricite de France SA (Expires 04/04/22)

    90,291       33,561  
   

 

 

 

Total Rights — 0.0%
(Cost: $0)

      33,561  
   

 

 

 

Short-Term Investments

   

Money Market Funds — 0.3%

   

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares, 0.34%(d)(e)(f)

    2,533,942       2,533,435  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 0.25%(d)(e)

    2,630,000       2,630,000  
   

 

 

 
      5,163,435  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments — 0.3%
(Cost: $5,163,119)

      5,163,435  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities — 99.8%
(Cost: $1,922,754,424)

      1,939,573,111  

Other Assets, Less Liabilities — 0.2%

      4,406,122  
   

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

    $  1,943,979,233  
   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Non-income producing security.

(b) 

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

(c) 

All or a portion of this security is on loan.

(d) 

Affiliate of the Fund.

(e) 

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

(f) 

All or a portion of this security was purchased with the cash collateral from loaned securities.

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

March 31, 2022

   iShares® Europe ETF

 

Affiliates

Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended March 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

 

 
Affiliated Issuer   Value at
03/31/21
    Purchases
at Cost
    Proceeds
from Sales
    Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Value at
03/31/22
    Shares
Held at
03/31/22
    Income    

Capital

Gain
Distributions
from
Underlying
Funds

 

 

 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares

  $ 8,383,628     $     $ (5,847,745 )(a)    $ (1,547   $ (901   $ 2,533,435       2,533,942     $ 46,938 (b)    $  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares

    820,000       1,810,000 (a)                        2,630,000       2,630,000       386        
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 
        $ (1,547   $ (901   $ 5,163,435       $ 47,324     $  
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Represents net amount purchased (sold).

 
  (b) 

All or a portion represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Futures Contracts

 

 

 
Description    Number of
Contracts
     Expiration
Date
     Notional
Amount
(000)
     Value/
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

 

 

Long Contracts

           

Euro Stoxx 50 Index

     108        06/17/22      $ 4,538      $ 82,341  

FTSE 100 Index

     30        06/17/22        2,935        81,855  
           

 

 

 
            $ 164,196  
           

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

 

 
     Equity
Contracts
 

 

 

Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments

  

Futures contracts

  

Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(a)

   $ 164,196  
  

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss).

 

For the period ended March 31, 2022, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

 

 
     Equity
Contracts
 

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from:

  

Futures contracts

   $ 676,151  
  

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:

  

Futures contracts

   $ 43,841  
  

 

 

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

 

 

Futures contracts:

  

Average notional value of contracts — long

   $ 9,114,203      

 

 

For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

March 31, 2022

  

iShares® Europe ETF

 

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.

 

                                                                                                   

 

 
     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

 

 

Investments

           

Assets

           

Common Stocks

   $ 10,822,826      $ 1,909,055,177      $      $ 1,919,878,003  

Preferred Stocks

            14,498,112               14,498,112  

Rights

            33,561               33,561  

Money Market Funds

     5,163,435                      5,163,435  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 15,986,261      $ 1,923,586,850      $      $ 1,939,573,111  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments(a)

           

Assets

           

Futures Contracts

   $      $ 164,196      $      $ 164,196  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts. Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments  

March 31, 2022

  

iShares® International Developed Property ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Common Stocks

   
Australia — 13.1%            

Abacus Property Group

    27,102     $ 66,773  

Arena REIT(a)

    24,839       90,894  

BWP Trust

    34,546       103,617  

Cedar Woods Properties Ltd.

    4,379       15,240  

Centuria Capital Group

    45,568       97,143  

Centuria Industrial REIT

    38,203       109,245  

Centuria Office REIT

    30,776       50,472  

Charter Hall Group

    33,365       405,463  

Charter Hall Long Wale REIT

    42,672       169,264  

Charter Hall Retail REIT

    37,029       116,108  

Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT

    23,089       67,576  

Cromwell Property Group

    101,908       63,055  

Dexus

    76,335       623,097  

Dexus Industria REIT

    15,796       39,991  

GDI Property Group

    34,842       28,294  

Goodman Group

    120,246       2,043,763  

GPT Group (The)

    135,942       524,370  

Growthpoint Properties Australia Ltd.

    20,312       66,279  

HealthCo REIT

    18,470       26,675  

Home Consortium Ltd.

    12,885       66,362  

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT

    101,764       109,275  

Hotel Property Investments

    13,674       39,328  

Ingenia Communities Group

    25,825       97,495  

Irongate Group

    38,089       54,337  

Lendlease Corp. Ltd.

    48,861       407,302  

Lifestyle Communities Ltd.

    6,642       84,002  

Mirvac Group

    279,628       518,502  

National Storage REIT

    76,404       153,719  

RAM Essential Services Property Ltd., NVS

    25,899       18,068  

Rural Funds Group

    27,296       59,797  

Scentre Group

    366,964       834,350  

Shopping Centres Australasia Property Group

    78,562       170,906  

Stockland

    169,430       536,924  

Vicinity Centres

    274,635       381,098  

Waypoint REIT

    50,419       100,353  
   

 

 

 
      8,339,137  
Austria — 0.5%            

CA Immobilien Anlagen AG

    3,364       104,225  

IMMOFINANZ AG

    5,105       129,777  

S IMMO AG

    3,040       74,402  
   

 

 

 
      308,404  
Belgium — 2.8%            

Aedifica SA

    2,559       321,809  

Befimmo SA

    1,764       92,266  

Care Property Invest NV

    1,871       51,365  

Cofinimmo SA

    2,083       303,358  

Immobel SA

    296       23,736  

Intervest Offices & Warehouses NV

    1,663       50,316  

Montea NV

    715       93,204  

Retail Estates NV

    792       64,580  

Shurgard Self Storage SA

    1,764       109,252  

VGP NV

    632       161,757  

Warehouses De Pauw CVA

    9,928       428,353  

Xior Student Housing NV

    1,481       82,722  
   

 

 

 
          1,782,718  
British Virgin Islands — 0.1%            

MAS Real Estate Inc.

    29,807       41,568  
   

 

 

 
Security   Shares     Value  
Canada — 4.1%            

Allied Properties REIT

    4,401     $ 164,155  

Artis REIT

    4,371       45,697  

Automotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust

    1,350       15,734  

Boardwalk REIT

    1,643       77,264  

BTB Real Estate Investment Trust

    2,591       8,850  

Canadian Apartment Properties REIT

    6,008       257,832  

Choice Properties REIT

    11,463       142,032  

Crombie REIT

    3,443       50,537  

CT REIT

    3,592       50,799  

Dream Industrial REIT

    8,037       103,761  

Dream Office REIT

    1,691       37,698  

DREAM Unlimited Corp., Class A

    1,594       63,497  

European Residential Real Estate Investment Trust

    3,132       12,527  

First Capital Real Estate Investment Trust

    7,597       109,080  

Granite REIT

    2,303       177,549  

H&R Real Estate Investment Trust

    10,187       106,340  

Inovalis Real Estate Investment Trust

    1,144       8,510  

InterRent REIT

    4,742       60,652  

Killam Apartment REIT

    3,857       66,086  

Minto Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust(b)

    1,469       25,229  

Morguard Corp.

    312       34,401  

Morguard North American Residential REIT

    1,463       22,949  

Nexus Industrial REIT, NVS

    1,998       20,409  

NorthWest Healthcare Properties REIT

    7,665       84,428  

Plaza Retail REIT

    3,639       14,816  

Prinmaris REIT, NVS

    3,418       42,351  

RioCan REIT

    10,790       217,759  

Slate Grocery REIT

    2,023       27,639  

Slate Office REIT

    1,983       8,106  

SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trust

    5,027       132,013  

Summit Industrial Income REIT

    6,098       107,409  

Tricon Residential Inc.

    19,238       305,771  

True North Commercial Real Estate Investment Trust

    2,777       15,905  
   

 

 

 
          2,617,785  
China — 0.7%            

Gemdale Properties & Investment Corp. Ltd.

    442,000       47,095  

Greenland Hong Kong Holdings Ltd.

    54,000       12,121  

Road King Infrastructure Ltd.

    14,000       12,046  

Wharf Holdings Ltd. (The)

    98,000       298,498  

Yuexiu REIT

    158,000       67,855  

Zhuguang Holdings Group Co. Ltd.

    174,000       29,099  
   

 

 

 
          466,714  
Finland — 0.5%            

Citycon Oyj

    5,509       41,702  

Kojamo Oyj

    10,694       256,958  
   

 

 

 
      298,660  
France — 3.4%            

Altarea SCA

    308       52,513  

Carmila SA

    3,208       50,516  

Covivio

    3,351       266,686  

Gecina SA

    3,855       485,839  

ICADE

    2,261       145,463  

Klepierre SA

    13,763       366,427  

Mercialys SA

    3,555       35,230  

Nexity SA

    3,507       123,464  

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield(c)

    8,257       618,509  
   

 

 

 
      2,144,647  
Germany — 7.0%            

ADLER Group SA(b)

    5,724       75,712  

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

March 31, 2022

  

iShares® International Developed Property ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Germany (continued)            

alstria office REIT-AG

    1,068     $ 14,512  

Aroundtown SA

    68,711       392,640  

Deutsche EuroShop AG

    3,567       65,730  

Deutsche Wohnen SE

    3,390       113,665  

DIC Asset AG

    2,657       42,442  

Grand City Properties SA

    7,294       145,709  

Hamborner REIT AG

    5,056       53,400  

Instone Real Estate Group SE(b)

    3,286       61,523  

LEG Immobilien SE

    5,143       585,674  

Sirius Real Estate Ltd.

    82,568       136,016  

TAG Immobilien AG

    10,296       233,141  

Vonovia SE

    54,928       2,560,216  
   

 

 

 
      4,480,380  
Guernsey — 0.1%            

BMO Commercial Property Trust Ltd.

    56,239       85,061  
   

 

 

 
Hong Kong — 9.8%            

Champion REIT

    132,000       59,990  

CK Asset Holdings Ltd.

    139,000       950,124  

Far East Consortium International Ltd.

    81,000       27,417  

Fortune REIT

    103,000       92,553  

Hang Lung Group Ltd.

    58,000       122,632  

Hang Lung Properties Ltd.

    131,000       264,040  

Henderson Land Development Co. Ltd.

    92,044       382,077  

Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd.(a)

    82,900       405,041  

Hysan Development Co. Ltd.

    42,000       122,784  

K Wah International Holdings Ltd.

    104,000       39,173  

Kerry Properties Ltd.

    41,000       115,501  

Link REIT

    149,300       1,271,473  

Prosperity REIT

    90,000       32,745  

Shun Tak Holdings Ltd.(c)

    162,000       35,402  

Sino Land Co. Ltd.

    224,000       288,828  

Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd.

    108,500       1,290,876  

Sunlight REIT

    72,000       35,383  

Swire Properties Ltd.

    75,200       185,834  

Wharf Real Estate Investment Co. Ltd.

    109,000       538,707  

Zensun Enterprises Ltd.

    39,000       18,421  
   

 

 

 
      6,279,001  
Ireland — 0.2%            

Hibernia REIT PLC

    47,676       85,230  

Irish Residential Properties REIT PLC

    30,657       49,312  
   

 

 

 
      134,542  
Israel — 2.7%            

AFI Properties Ltd.

    704       41,981  

Airport City Ltd.(c)

    4,719       107,371  

Alony Hetz Properties & Investments Ltd.

    10,681       177,032  

Amot Investments Ltd.

    13,923       104,314  

Ashtrom Group Ltd.

    1       21  

Azrieli Group Ltd.

    2,580       226,666  

Big Shopping Centers Ltd.

    775       119,667  

Blue Square Real Estate Ltd.

    363       31,032  

Electra Real Estate Ltd.

    1,412       26,778  

Gav-Yam Lands Corp. Ltd.

    4,121       48,443  

Gazit-Globe Ltd.

    4,788       43,430  

Israel Canada T.R Ltd.

    8,535       46,590  

Israel Land Development - Urban Renewal Ltd.

    1,110       17,920  

Isras Investment Co. Ltd.

    110       27,443  

Mega Or Holdings Ltd.

    1,570       61,492  

Mehadrin Ltd.(c)

    1       48  
Security   Shares     Value  
Israel (continued)            

Melisron Ltd.(c)

    1,636     $ 136,116  

Mivne Real Estate KD Ltd.

    42,564       166,013  

Norstar Holdings Inc.

    1,731       26,031  

Prashkovsky Investments and Construction Ltd.

    457       22,048  

Property & Building Corp. Ltd.(c)

    198       26,627  

REIT 1 Ltd.

    12,710       85,968  

Sella Capital Real Estate Ltd.

    15,210       51,045  

Summit Real Estate Holdings Ltd.(c)

    2,441       55,743  

YH Dimri Construction & Development Ltd.

    487       45,097  
   

 

 

 
          1,694,916  
Italy — 0.0%            

COIMA RES SpA(b)

    1,561       13,642  

Immobiliare Grande Distribuzione SIIQ SpA(c)

    4,054       19,481  
   

 

 

 
      33,123  
Japan — 25.9%            

Activia Properties Inc.

    53       184,770  

Advance Residence Investment Corp.

    97       273,775  

Aeon Mall Co. Ltd.

    6,780       90,222  

AEON REIT Investment Corp.

    121       149,678  

Airport Facilities Co. Ltd.

    2,000       8,859  

Ardepro Co. Ltd.

    12,500       4,491  

Arealink Co. Ltd.

    700       7,687  

Comforia Residential REIT Inc.

    45       121,241  

CRE Inc./Japan

    900       13,179  

CRE Logistics REIT Inc.

    40       68,010  

Daito Trust Construction Co. Ltd.

    4,800       509,493  

Daiwa House Industry Co. Ltd.

    47,100       1,227,834  

Daiwa House REIT Investment Corp.

    150       404,401  

Daiwa Office Investment Corp.

    21       130,366  

Daiwa Securities Living Investments Corp.

    157       148,129  

Dear Life Co. Ltd.

    1,800       7,812  

ESCON Japan Reit Investment Corp.

    26       28,989  

Frontier Real Estate Investment Corp.

    36       149,751  

Fukuoka REIT Corp.

    51       70,308  

Global One Real Estate Investment Corp.

    67       61,571  

GLP J-Reit(c)

    316       480,163  

Goldcrest Co. Ltd.

    1,100       15,169  

Good Com Asset Co. Ltd.

    600       5,105  

Hankyu Hanshin REIT Inc.

    48       60,565  

Health Care & Medical Investment Corp.

    25       32,814  

Heiwa Real Estate Co. Ltd.

    2,400       77,727  

Heiwa Real Estate REIT Inc.

    65       79,696  

Hoshino Resorts REIT Inc.

    17       95,188  

Hulic Co. Ltd.

    41,900       375,903  

Hulic Reit Inc.

    91       124,320  

Ichigo Hotel REIT Investment Corp.

    19       13,435  

Ichigo Inc.

    18,000       46,300  

Ichigo Office REIT Investment Corp.

    107       77,380  

Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment Corp.

    147       222,715  

Invincible Investment Corp.

    437       150,827  

Itochu Advance Logistics Investment Corp.

    41       53,065  

Japan Excellent Inc.

    92       101,851  

Japan Hotel REIT Investment Corp.

    320       163,144  

Japan Logistics Fund Inc.

    64       166,589  

Japan Metropolitan Fund Invest

    493       415,995  

Japan Prime Realty Investment Corp.

    71       232,415  

Japan Property Management Center Co. Ltd.

    1,000       8,383  

Japan Real Estate Investment Corp.

    98       513,286  

Katitas Co. Ltd.

    3,500       96,148  

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

March 31, 2022

  

iShares® International Developed Property ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Keihanshin Building Co. Ltd.

    3,200     $ 39,190  

Kenedix Office Investment Corp.

    30       179,604  

Kenedix Residential Next Investment Corp.

    70       122,386  

Kenedix Retail REIT Corp.

    41       94,035  

LaSalle Logiport REIT

    125       179,793  

Leopalace21 Corp.(c)

    13,700       22,572  

Marimo Regional Revitalization REIT Inc.

    12       12,858  

Mirai Corp.

    126       54,572  

Mirainovate Co. Ltd.

    2,980       4,211  

Mitsubishi Estate Co. Ltd.

    98,400       1,465,221  

Mitsubishi Estate Logistics REIT Investment Corp.(c)

    32       124,495  

Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd.

    68,256       1,460,836  

Mitsui Fudosan Logistics Park Inc.

    38       179,481  

Mori Hills REIT Investment Corp.

    114       141,220  

Mori Trust Hotel Reit Inc.

    23       23,851  

Mori Trust Sogo REIT Inc.

    68       79,727  

Nippon Accommodations Fund Inc.

    35       183,999  

Nippon Building Fund Inc.

    120       680,738  

Nippon Commercial Development Co. Ltd.

    600       9,259  

Nippon Prologis REIT Inc.

    188       548,932  

NIPPON REIT Investment Corp.

    32       100,414  

Nomura Real Estate Holdings Inc.

    8,300       198,777  

Nomura Real Estate Master Fund Inc.

    333       440,195  

NTT UD REIT Investment Corp.

    100       132,136  

One REIT Inc.

    19       46,710  

Ooedo Onsen Reit Investment Corp.

    18       10,306  

Orix JREIT Inc.

    195       264,446  

SAMTY Co. Ltd.

    1,900       34,098  

Samty Residential Investment Corp.

    50       51,621  

Sankei Real Estate Inc.

    31       28,464  

Sekisui House Reit Inc.

    314       207,737  

Shinoken Group Co. Ltd.

    1,700       14,257  

SOSiLA Logistics REIT Inc.(c)

    48       63,266  

SRE Holdings Corp.(a)(c)

    400       10,939  

Star Asia Investment Corp.

    129       65,803  

Star Mica Holdings Co. Ltd.

    800       8,623  

Starts Corp. Inc.

    2,300       45,023  

Starts Proceed Investment Corp.

    16       31,240  

Sumitomo Realty & Development Co. Ltd.

    33,700       932,659  

Sun Frontier Fudousan Co. Ltd.

    2,000       17,132  

Takara Leben Co. Ltd.

    6,400       15,655  

Takara Leben Real Estate Investment Corp.

    41       41,431  

TKP Corp.(a)(c)

    1,100       11,476  

TOC Co. Ltd.

    3,600       19,578  

Tokyo Rakutenchi Co. Ltd.

    200       6,789  

Tokyo Tatemono Co. Ltd.

    14,700       220,287  

Tokyu Fudosan Holdings Corp.

    42,900       235,447  

Tokyu REIT Inc.

    65       105,202  

Tosei Corp.

    2,100       20,022  

Tosei Reit Investment Corp.

    22       24,702  

United Urban Investment Corp.

    221       254,713  

XYMAX REIT Investment Corp.

    16       16,376  
   

 

 

 
          16,551,253  
Malta — 0.0%            

BGP Holdings PLC, NVS(d)

    1,986,852       22  
   

 

 

 
Netherlands — 0.5%            

Brack Capital Properties NV(c)

    172       28,518  

CTP NV(b)

    4,617       77,292  

Eurocommercial Properties NV

    2,860       78,406  
Security   Shares     Value  
Netherlands (continued)            

NSI NV

    1,228     $ 53,940  

Vastned Retail NV

    1,230       36,916  

Wereldhave NV

    2,799       54,551  
   

 

 

 
      329,623  
New Zealand — 0.7%            

Argosy Property Ltd.

    59,160       56,392  

Goodman Property Trust

    73,589       120,168  

Kiwi Property Group Ltd.

    111,186       84,578  

Precinct Properties New Zealand Ltd.

    91,877       99,761  

Vital Healthcare Property Trust(a)

    29,604       66,681  
   

 

 

 
      427,580  
Norway — 0.4%            

Entra ASA(b)

    12,921       258,600  

Selvaag Bolig ASA

    2,972       16,796  
   

 

 

 
      275,396  
Singapore — 7.6%            

AIMS APAC REIT(a)

    30,685       31,386  

ARA LOGOS Logistics Trust

    91,346       57,202  

Ascendas India Trust

    52,700       46,096  

Ascendas REIT

    238,392       513,693  

Ascott Residence Trust

    136,860       113,591  

CapitaLand China Trust

    79,826       70,985  

CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust

    359,510       594,751  

Capitaland Investment Ltd/Singapore(c)

    176,000       515,693  

CDL Hospitality Trusts

    55,100       52,199  

City Developments Ltd.

    33,100       191,342  

Cromwell European Real Estate Investment Trust

    22,220       56,044  

Eagle Hospitality Trust(c)(d)

    53,200       1  

EC World Real Estate Investment Trust

    18,900       10,162  

ESR-REIT(a)

    196,289       62,182  

Far East Hospitality Trust(a)

    74,300       35,510  

First REIT

    80,300       18,281  

Frasers Centrepoint Trust

    75,206       134,964  

Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust

    205,372       220,269  

IREIT Global(a)

    34,500       16,001  

Keppel DC REIT

    93,503       156,914  

Keppel Pacific Oak US REIT(a)

    57,600       42,282  

Keppel REIT

    140,300       125,877  

Lendlease Global Commercial REIT(a)

    64,800       36,945  

Manulife US Real Estate Investment Trust

    124,550       83,928  

Mapletree Commercial Trust

    155,212       215,948  

Mapletree Industrial Trust

    137,932       273,065  

Mapletree Logistics Trust

    227,311       308,898  

Mapletree North Asia Commercial Trust

    151,900       137,430  

OUE Commercial Real Estate Investment Trust

    168,800       52,148  

OUE Ltd.

    22,200       21,621  

Parkway Life REIT

    27,600       95,547  

Prime U.S. REIT

    40,200       30,294  

Sasseur Real Estate Investment Trust

    35,100       21,883  

SPH REIT

    67,600       48,280  

Starhill Global REIT

    102,500       46,019  

Suntec REIT

    153,100       196,868  

Tuan Sing Holdings Ltd.(a)

    36,400       11,011  

UOL Group Ltd.

    33,200       171,901  

Wing Tai Holdings Ltd.(a)

    34,900       45,851  
   

 

 

 
          4,863,062  
South Korea — 0.4%            

D&D Platform REIT Co. Ltd., NVS

    3,841       16,933  

ESR Kendall Square REIT Co. Ltd.

    10,365       59,690  

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

March 31, 2022

  

iShares® International Developed Property ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
South Korea (continued)            

IGIS Value Plus REIT Co. Ltd.

    1,538     $ 7,487  

JR Reit XXVII

    8,172       37,532  

Koramco Energy Plus Reit

    2,371       12,774  

Korea REIT & Trust Co. Ltd.

    10,211       19,715  

LOTTE Reit Co. Ltd.

    8,546       40,784  

Mirae Asset Maps Asia Pacific Real Estate 1 Investment

    6,908       26,445  

Shinhan Alpha REIT Co. Ltd.

    2,868       18,006  

SK D&D Co. Ltd.

    559       13,795  

SK REITs Co. Ltd., NVS

    4,183       22,226  
   

 

 

 
      275,387  
Spain — 0.8%            

Aedas Homes SA(b)

    1,243       31,627  

Inmobiliaria Colonial Socimi SA

    19,099       174,104  

Lar Espana Real Estate Socimi SA

    4,343       23,744  

Merlin Properties Socimi SA

    23,659       276,601  

Metrovacesa SA(b)(c)

    3,101       26,312  
   

 

 

 
      532,388  
Sweden — 5.3%            

Akelius Residential Property AB, Class D

    15,091       30,851  

Annehem Fastigheter AB, Class B(c)

    2,864       9,124  

Atrium Ljungberg AB, Class B

    3,404       69,736  

Castellum AB

    20,308       501,399  

Catena AB

    2,059       124,054  

Cibus Nordic Real Estate AB

    2,909       77,410  

Dios Fastigheter AB

    6,459       70,061  

Fabege AB

    19,257       284,363  

Fastighets AB Balder, Class B(c)

    7,467       491,628  

Hufvudstaden AB, Class A

    8,352       118,548  

K-Fast Holding AB(c)

    4,326       30,474  

NP3 Fastigheter AB

    2,016       66,582  

Nyfosa AB

    11,898       170,105  

Pandox AB(c)

    6,258       94,242  

Platzer Fastigheter Holding AB, Class B

    4,375       54,037  

Sagax AB, Class B

    11,741       356,280  

Sagax AB, Class D

    7,827       26,888  

Samhallsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden AB

    80,733       360,372  

Samhallsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden AB, Class D

    10,289       30,082  

Wallenstam AB, Class B

    14,887       216,143  

Wihlborgs Fastigheter AB

    9,468       198,056  
   

 

 

 
      3,380,435  
Switzerland — 2.2%            

Allreal Holding AG, Registered

    1,068       228,663  

Intershop Holding AG

    86       59,471  

Mobimo Holding AG, Registered

    471       150,258  

PSP Swiss Property AG, Registered

    3,244       426,042  

Swiss Prime Site AG, Registered

    5,426       535,138  
   

 

 

 
          1,399,572  
United Kingdom — 10.4%            

AEW UK REIT PLC

    10,176       16,000  

Assura PLC

    208,155       182,933  

Big Yellow Group PLC

    12,263       247,224  

British Land Co PLC (The)

    66,492       460,381  

Capital & Counties Properties PLC

    59,805       136,472  

Civitas Social Housing PLC

    42,357       48,631  

CLS Holdings PLC

    13,446       35,245  

Custodian REIT PLC

    30,650       40,988  

Derwent London PLC

    7,957       334,005  

Empiric Student Property PLC

    42,596       51,088  

Grainger PLC

    52,411       199,884  
Security   Shares     Value  
United Kingdom (continued)            

Great Portland Estates PLC

    17,954     $ 166,724  

Hammerson PLC(a)

    248,650       107,856  

Helical PLC

    7,471       40,337  

Home Reit PLC

    39,611       64,523  

Impact Healthcare REIT PLC

    26,621       42,766  

Intu Properties PLC, NVS(a)(d)

    47,783       1  

Land Securities Group PLC

    53,276       546,601  

LondonMetric Property PLC

    69,480       251,316  

LXI REIT Plc

    64,724       125,705  

NewRiver REIT PLC

    22,911       25,763  

Phoenix Spree Deutschland Ltd.

    7,350       36,759  

Picton Property Income Ltd. (The)

    39,414       50,763  

Primary Health Properties PLC

    93,706       182,066  

PRS REIT PLC (The)

    38,806       54,801  

Regional REIT Ltd.(b)

    30,607       35,181  

Safestore Holdings PLC

    14,962       263,375  

Schroder REIT Ltd.

    38,429       29,060  

Segro PLC

    85,048       1,495,062  

Shaftesbury PLC

    20,348       164,195  

Standard Life Investment Property Income Trust Ltd.

    29,612       33,268  

Supermarket Income REIT PLC

    70,640       117,394  

Triple Point Social Housing REIT PLC(b)

    26,739       32,913  

Tritax Big Box REIT PLC

    131,712       417,042  

UK Commercial Property REIT Ltd.

    61,742       71,321  

UNITE Group PLC (The)

    28,312       428,854  

Workspace Group PLC

    9,073       81,039  
   

 

 

 
      6,617,536  
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks — 99.2%
(Cost: $72,615,317)

      63,358,910  
   

 

 

 

Rights

   
Austria — 0.0%            

BUWOG AG (Expires 12/31/99)(d)

    463        
   

 

 

 
Singapore — 0.0%            

Lendlease Global Commer (Expires 04/12/22)(a)

    18,792       762  
   

 

 

 
South Korea — 0.0%            

Koramco Energy Plus REIT (Expires 04/19/22)

    644       149  

Shinhan Alpha REIT Co. Ltd. (Expires 04/15/22)

    1,094        
   

 

 

 
          149  
   

 

 

 

Total Rights — 0.0%
(Cost: $0)

      911  
   

 

 

 

Short-Term Investments

   
Money Market Funds — 0.8%            

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares, 0.34%(e)(f)(g)

    458,898       458,807  

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

March 31, 2022

  

iShares® International Developed Property ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Money Market Funds (continued)            

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 0.25%(e)(f)

    30,000     $ 30,000  
   

 

 

 
      488,807  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments — 0.8%
(Cost: $488,680)

      488,807  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities — 100.0%
(Cost: $73,103,997)

          63,848,628  

Other Assets, Less Liabilities — (0.0)%

      (2,656
   

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

    $ 63,845,972  
   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

All or a portion of this security is on loan.

(b) Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

(c) 

Non-income producing security.

(d) 

Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

(e) 

Affiliate of the Fund.

(f) 

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

(g) 

All or a portion of this security was purchased with the cash collateral from loaned securities.

 

Affiliates

Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended March 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

 

 
Affiliated Issuer  

Value at

03/31/21

    

Purchases

at Cost

   

Proceeds

from Sales

    

Net Realized

Gain (Loss)

   

Change in

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

   

Value at

03/31/22

    

Shares

Held at

03/31/22

     Income    

Capital

Gain

Distributions

from

Underlying

Funds

 

 

 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares

  $ 385,445        $73,992 (a)    $      $ (434   $ (196   $ 458,807        458,898      $ 26,918 (b)    $  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares

    30,000        0 (a)                         30,000        30,000        8        
         

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

 

   

 

 

 
          $ (434   $ (196   $ 488,807         $ 26,926     $  
         

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Represents net amount purchased (sold).

 
  (b) 

All or a portion represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Futures Contracts

 

 

 
Description  

Number of

Contracts

    

Expiration

Date

    

Notional

Amount

(000)

    

Value/

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

 

 

 

Long Contracts

          

Mini-TOPIX Index

    12        06/09/22      $ 190      $ 6,851  

Dow Jones U.S. Real Estate Index

    5        06/17/22        210        8,318  
          

 

 

 
           $ 15,169  
          

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

 

 
   

Equity

Contracts

 

 

 

Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments

 

Futures contracts

 

Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(a)

  $ 15,169  
 

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss).

 

 

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March 31, 2022

   iShares® International Developed Property ETF

 

For the period ended March 31, 2022, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

 

 
    Equity
Contracts
 

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from:

 

Futures contracts

  $ 52,755  
 

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:

 

Futures contracts

  $ 6,908  
 

 

 

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

 

 

Futures contracts:

 

Average notional value of contracts — long

  $ 483,653      

 

 

For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.

 

                                                                               

 

 
    Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

 

 

Investments

          

Assets

          

Common Stocks

  $ 5,323,381      $ 58,035,505      $ 24      $ 63,358,910  

Rights

           911               911  

Money Market Funds

    488,807                      488,807  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
  $ 5,812,188      $ 58,036,416      $ 24      $ 63,848,628  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments(a)

          

Assets

          

Futures Contracts

  $ 8,318      $ 6,851      $      $ 15,169  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts. Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments  

March 31, 2022

  

iShares® International Developed Small Cap Value Factor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Common Stocks

   

Australia — 10.3%

   

Abacus Property Group

    126,626     $ 311,979  

Arena REIT

    86,016       314,761  

AUB Group Ltd.

    18,319       310,921  

Austal Ltd.

    82,128       115,953  

Bapcor Ltd.

    89,570       426,945  

Bega Cheese Ltd.

    79,875       285,728  

Bravura Solutions Ltd.

    64,656       85,666  

Brickworks Ltd.

    15,810       287,190  

BWP Trust

    130,013       389,958  

BWX Ltd.

    36,818       61,549  

Cedar Woods Properties Ltd.

    18,240       63,479  

Centuria Capital Group

    183,987       392,228  

Centuria Industrial REIT

    139,680       399,426  

Centuria Office REIT

    123,313       202,231  

Charter Hall Long Wale REIT

    144,490       573,138  

Charter Hall Retail REIT

    129,216       405,168  

Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT

    87,817       257,021  

Credit Corp. Group Ltd.

    15,360       345,777  

Dexus Industria REIT

    59,664       151,053  

Elders Ltd.

    40,994       406,837  

Emeco Holdings Ltd.

    152,307       98,872  

Gold Road Resources Ltd.

    229,970       280,762  

GrainCorp Ltd., Class A

    60,624       383,658  

Growthpoint Properties Australia Ltd.

    73,488       239,796  

GUD Holdings Ltd.

    32,066       277,542  

Healius Ltd.

    152,135       496,129  

Ingenia Communities Group

    97,056       366,406  

InvoCare Ltd.

    38,880       347,231  

IPH Ltd.

    43,632       258,392  

Irongate Group

    127,824       182,352  

Kelsian Group Ltd.

    35,616       186,963  

Link Administration Holdings Ltd.

    133,201       512,948  

McMillan Shakespeare Ltd.

    13,898       124,470  

Monadelphous Group Ltd.

    24,384       199,343  

National Storage REIT

    306,913       617,487  

New Hope Corp. Ltd.(a)

    59,664       151,695  

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Ltd.

    390,576       863,482  

Perseus Mining Ltd.

    328,080       481,930  

Premier Investments Ltd.

    21,698       443,793  

Reliance Worldwide Corp. Ltd.

    209,712       662,155  

Rural Funds Group

    100,224       219,558  

Sandfire Resources Ltd.

    110,355       468,477  

Select Harvests Ltd.

    31,585       126,141  

Service Stream Ltd.(b)

    150,336       116,958  

SmartGroup Corp. Ltd.

    22,320       142,291  

Steadfast Group Ltd.

    257,859       918,279  

Super Retail Group Ltd.

    43,539       334,459  

Superloop Ltd.(b)

    119,760       84,181  

Tassal Group Ltd.

    56,800       152,708  

United Malt Grp Ltd.

    72,001       203,325  

Viva Energy Group Ltd.(c)

    227,760       398,606  

Waypoint REIT

    197,232       392,566  

Western Areas Ltd.(b)

    86,544       234,894  

Westgold Resources Ltd.

    85,324       123,628  
   

 

 

 
          16,878,485  

Austria — 1.8%

   

CA Immobilien Anlagen AG

    11,328       350,970  

EVN AG

    9,600       247,480  
Security   Shares      Value  

Austria (continued)

    

Mayr Melnhof Karton AG

    2,300      $ 410,037  

Oesterreichische Post AG

    8,880        315,537  

Poor AG.(b)

    3,312        43,237  

Schoeller-Bleckmann Oilfield Equipment AG(b)

    3,360        180,694  

UNIQA Insurance Group AG

    29,565        234,516  

Vienna Insurance Group AG Wiener Versicherung Gruppe

    10,274        266,523  

Wienerberger AG

    30,194        911,727  
    

 

 

 
           2,960,721  
Belgium — 2.4%             

Aedifica SA

    9,792        1,231,398  

Befimmo SA

    5,952        311,320  

Bekaert SA

    9,459        370,113  

Cie d’Entreprises CFE

    1,862        261,502  

Gimv NV

    5,200        312,823  

KBC Ancora

    9,456        416,028  

Montea NV

    3,262        425,217  

Shurgard Self Storage SA

    6,710        415,578  

Tessenderlo Group SA(b)

    7,008        253,402  
    

 

 

 
       3,997,381  

Canada — 18.3%

    

Aecon Group Inc.

    15,793        214,380  

Allied Properties REIT

    33,601        1,253,301  

AltaGas Ltd.

    74,448        1,667,435  

ARC Resources Ltd.

    174,147        2,331,897  

Canadian Apartment Properties REIT

    46,273        1,985,799  

Canadian Western Bank

    22,714        660,262  

Capital Power Corp.

    30,672        998,806  

Celestica Inc.(b)

    28,226        335,736  

Choice Properties REIT

    68,258        845,752  

Dream Office REIT

    9,840        219,366  

Finning International Inc.

    42,847        1,290,054  

Granite REIT

    16,465        1,269,365  

Home Capital Group Inc.

    13,538        411,506  

iA Financial Corp. Inc.

    28,692        1,744,494  

Laurentian Bank of Canada

    11,569        384,600  

Linamar Corp.

    12,096        537,675  

Maple Leaf Foods Inc.

    20,163        483,854  

Martinrea International Inc.

    21,168        152,053  

Mullen Group Ltd.

    24,435        261,130  

North West Co. Inc. (The)

    12,726        389,878  

Onex Corp.

    20,303        1,360,625  

Parex Resources Inc.

    33,649        690,394  

PrairieSky Royalty Ltd.

    53,472        739,536  

Russel Metals Inc.

    16,608        439,993  

SSR Mining Inc.

    56,592        1,230,389  

Stella-Jones Inc.

    17,424        523,633  

Torex Gold Resources Inc.(b)

    22,896        287,539  

Tourmaline Oil Corp.

    74,736        3,443,422  

Transcontinental Inc., Class A

    19,202        268,335  

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.

    26,353        2,168,275  

Yamana Gold Inc.

    257,473        1,437,557  
    

 

 

 
       30,027,041  

Denmark — 1.5%

    

FLSmidth & Co. A/S

    15,363        401,075  

Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S,
Class A(c)

    16,038        341,985  

Schouw & Co. A/S

    3,458        298,449  

Spar Nord Bank A/S

    21,697        285,746  

Sydbank AS

    15,936        544,011  

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

March 31, 2022

  

iShares® International Developed Small Cap Value Factor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Denmark (continued)            

Topdanmark AS

    11,281     $ 631,485  
   

 

 

 
      2,502,751  

Finland — 2.2%

   

Cargotec OYJ, Class B

    12,914       490,530  

Kemira OYJ

    24,003       314,024  

Konecranes OYJ

    19,296       592,367  

Metsa Board OYJ, Class B

    45,986       465,588  

Outokumpu OYJ(b)

    89,904       478,641  

Terveystalo OYJ(c)

    19,923       246,847  

TietoEVRY OYJ

    25,101       668,091  

Uponor OYJ

    14,465       293,081  
   

 

 

 
      3,549,169  

France — 2.1%

   

Beneteau SA(b)

    9,719       152,166  

Carmila SA

    10,560       166,286  

Coface SA(b)

    27,842       335,283  

Derichebourg SA

    24,672       257,110  

Fnac Darty SA

    4,513       231,367  

IPSOS

    10,273       511,362  

Jacquet Metal Service SA

    3,120       67,439  

Mersen SA

    3,793       140,368  

Metropole Television SA

    17,329       341,780  

Nexity SA

    11,378       400,565  

Quadient SA

    9,312       174,793  

Rothschild & Co.

    7,461       295,022  

Television Francaise 1

    28,563       276,985  

Vicat SA

    4,079       138,246  
   

 

 

 
          3,488,772  

Germany — 3.2%

   

Aurubis AG

    9,459       1,126,014  

Bilfinger SE

    7,010       266,211  

CropEnergies AG

    5,088       67,000  

Deutsche EuroShop AG

    13,872       255,621  

Deutz AG(b)

    32,736       168,977  

Freenet AG

    33,517       896,948  

Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG

    6,865       122,115  

Hornbach Holding AG & Co. KGaA

    2,247       283,245  

Instone Real Estate Group SE(c)

    12,336       230,964  

Krones AG

    3,840       318,952  

Salzgitter AG(b)

    10,209       473,058  

Sirius Real Estate Ltd.

    260,020       428,335  

Suedzucker AG

    20,750       267,025  

Takkt AG

    8,595       155,594  

Wacker Neuson SE

    6,482       144,514  
   

 

 

 
      5,204,573  

Guernsey — 0.1%

   

BMO Commercial Property Trust Ltd.

    137,953       208,654  
   

 

 

 

Hong Kong — 0.1%

   

VSTECS Holdings Ltd.

    192,000       179,777  
   

 

 

 

Ireland — 1.8%

   

Bank of Ireland Group PLC(b)

    245,232       1,559,458  

Grafton Group PLC

    58,627       749,966  

Greencore Group PLC(b)

    141,552       238,945  

Hibernia REIT PLC

    175,441       313,636  
   

 

 

 
      2,862,005  

Israel — 0.8%

   

Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings Ltd.(b)

    12,694       297,843  
Security   Shares      Value  
Israel (continued)             

Menora Mivtachim Holdings Ltd.(b)

    5,953      $ 146,903  

Migdal Insurance & Financial Holdings Ltd.

    84,565        150,757  

Oil Refineries Ltd.(b)

    397,729        157,829  

Plus500 Ltd.

    27,101        500,062  
    

 

 

 
       1,253,394  
Italy — 1.6%             

Banca IFIS SpA

    7,058        144,310  

Banco BPM SpA

    404,928        1,192,779  

BFF Bank SpA(c)

    49,008        363,789  

Credito Emiliano SpA

    20,643        135,718  

Societa Cattolica Di Assicurazione SPA(a)(b)

    10,033        66,921  

Unipol Gruppo SpA

    128,259        703,497  
    

 

 

 
           2,607,014  
Japan — 15.0%             

ADEKA Corp.

    28,800        632,567  

Aichi Steel Corp.

    4,800        94,170  

Aida Engineering Ltd.

    14,400        123,823  

Aiphone Co. Ltd.

    4,800        80,371  

Aisan Industry Co. Ltd.

    9,600        56,912  

Alconix Corp.

    4,800        54,604  

Alpen Co. Ltd.

    4,800        80,169  

Anest Iwata Corp.

    9,600        64,977  

AOKI Holdings Inc.

    9,600        45,509  

Aomori Bank Ltd. (The)(b)(d)

    4,800        74,322  

Arata Corp.

    4,800        142,882  

Asahi Co. Ltd.

    4,800        52,145  

Asahi Diamond Industrial Co. Ltd.

    14,400        69,308  

ASAHI YUKIZAI Corp.

    4,800        78,400  

Autobacs Seven Co. Ltd.

    14,400        158,352  

Awa Bank Ltd. (The)

    9,600        169,860  

BML Inc.

    4,800        121,091  

Bunka Shutter Co. Ltd.

    14,400        115,779  

Canon Electronics Inc.

    4,800        62,847  

Cawachi Ltd.

    4,800        88,253  

Central Glass Co. Ltd.

    9,600        163,389  

Chubu Shiryo Co. Ltd.

    4,800        38,703  

Chudenko Corp.

    4,800        81,114  

Chugoku Marine Paints Ltd.

    9,600        70,913  

Citizen Watch Co. Ltd.

    72,000        305,083  

Daihen Corp.

    4,800        165,310  

Daiichi Jitsugyo Co. Ltd.

    4,800        167,981  

Daiken Corp.

    4,800        85,077  

Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    4,800        80,658  

DCM Holdings Co. Ltd.

    24,000        207,169  

Digital Holdings Inc.

    4,800        54,601  

Doshisha Co. Ltd.

    4,800        58,684  

Duskin Co. Ltd.

    9,600        211,077  

EDION Corp.

    24,000        222,831  

Eizo Corp.

    4,800        140,496  

Exedy Corp.

    9,600        123,331  

Fuji Seal International Inc.

    9,600        131,256  

Fujibo Holdings Inc.

    4,800        135,441  

Furuno Electric Co. Ltd.

    4,800        39,755  

Futaba Industrial Co. Ltd.

    14,400        42,744  

Glory Ltd.

    14,400        243,351  

Goldcrest Co. Ltd.

    4,800        66,193  

Gunze Ltd.

    4,800        146,472  

H2O Retailing Corp.

    24,000        165,790  

Hakuto Co. Ltd.

    4,800        95,424  

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

March 31, 2022

  

iShares® International Developed Small Cap Value Factor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Heiwado Co. Ltd.

    9,600     $     148,886  

Hibiya Engineering Ltd.

    4,800       72,041  

Hokuetsu Corp.

    33,600       190,646  

Hokuto Corp.

    4,800       74,975  

Hosiden Corp.

    14,400       135,883  

Hosokawa Micron Corp.

    4,800       104,727  

Inabata & Co. Ltd.

    9,600       161,906  

Ines Corp.

    4,800       63,926  

Iseki & Co. Ltd.

    4,800       50,712  

Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha Ltd.

    9,600       83,810  

Itochu Enex Co. Ltd.

    14,400       121,091  

Japan Wool Textile Co. Ltd. (The)

    19,200       139,957  

Joshin Denki Co. Ltd.

    4,800       75,354  

Joyful Honda Co. Ltd.

    14,400       176,150  

JVCKenwood Corp.

    43,200       62,646  

Kaga Electronics Co. Ltd.

    4,800       126,874  

Kanamoto Co. Ltd.

    9,600       156,853  

Kanematsu Corp.

    19,200       210,034  

Kanto Denka Kogyo Co. Ltd.

    9,600       84,259  

Katakura Industries Co. Ltd.

    4,800       87,580  

Kato Sangyo Co. Ltd.

    4,800       124,332  

Kintetsu World Express Inc.

    9,600       245,634  

Kissei Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    9,600       200,096  

Kitz Corp.

    19,200       107,574  

Kiyo Bank Ltd. (The)

    14,400       161,399  

Koa Corp.

    9,600       111,628  

Kohnan Shoji Co. Ltd.

    4,800       137,202  

Kojima Co. Ltd.

    4,800       22,528  

Komeri Co. Ltd.

    9,600       206,397  

Komori Corp.

    9,600       57,000  

Kumagai Gumi Co. Ltd.

    9,600       212,493  

Kureha Corp.

    4,800       382,584  

KYB Corp.

    4,800       116,235  

Kyoei Steel Ltd.

    4,800       52,332  

Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co. Ltd.

    9,600       108,701  

LEC Inc.

    4,800       34,489  

Life Corp.

    4,800       123,539  

Macnica Fuji Electronics Holdings Inc.

    14,400       307,973  

Makino Milling Machine Co. Ltd.

    4,800       151,325  

Marudai Food Co. Ltd.

    4,800       58,257  

Marusan Securities Co. Ltd.

    14,400       58,469  

Matsuda Sangyo Co. Ltd.

    4,800       96,569  

Maxell Ltd.

    9,600       93,983  

Meidensha Corp.

    9,600       198,556  

Meisei Industrial Co. Ltd.

    14,400       81,221  

Mimasu Semiconductor Industry Co. Ltd.

    4,800       99,611  

Mirait Holdings Corp.

    24,000       381,881  

Mitsubishi Pencil Co. Ltd.

    9,600       99,200  

Mitsuboshi Belting Ltd.

    4,800       79,354  

Mizuno Corp.

    4,800       82,683  

Nachi-Fujikoshi Corp.

    4,800       163,856  

Neturen Co. Ltd.

    9,600       46,234  

Nichiha Corp.

    9,600       196,318  

Nichireki Co. Ltd.

    4,800       48,357  

Nihon Chouzai Co. Ltd.

    4,800       52,216  

Nihon Parkerizing Co. Ltd.

    24,000       181,968  

Nikkon Holdings Co. Ltd.

    14,400       240,296  

Nippn Corp., New

    14,400       196,090  

Nippon Coke & Engineering Co. Ltd.

    43,200       50,807  

Nippon Denko Co. Ltd.

    28,800       79,265  
Security   Shares      Value  
Japan (continued)             

Nippon Koei Co. Ltd.

    4,800      $     117,325  

Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co. Ltd.

    14,400        201,324  

Nippon Soda Co. Ltd.

    4,800        132,045  

Nippon Steel Trading Corp.

    4,800        207,775  

Nippon Suisan Kaisha Ltd.

    72,000        322,562  

Nippon Thompson Co. Ltd.

    19,200        84,106  

Nishimatsu Construction Co. Ltd.

    9,600        288,237  

Nishimatsuya Chain Co. Ltd.

    9,600        123,446  

Nishio Rent All Co. Ltd.

    4,800        109,578  

Nissha Co. Ltd.

    9,600        113,128  

Nisshinbo Holdings Inc.

    38,400        332,552  

Nitta Corp.

    4,800        108,236  

Nitto Kogyo Corp.

    4,800        61,754  

Nojima Corp.

    9,600        181,419  

Noritake Co. Ltd./Nagoya Japan

    4,800        174,472  

Noritz Corp.

    9,600        114,948  

Obara Group Inc.

    4,800        117,346  

Okamura Corp.

    19,200        189,581  

Oki Electric Industry Co. Ltd.

    24,000        165,490  

Okumura Corp.

    9,600        233,014  

Onoken Co. Ltd.

    4,800        60,326  

Osaka Soda Co. Ltd.

    4,800        122,337  

Osaka Steel Co. Ltd.

    4,800        60,675  

Osaki Electric Co. Ltd.

    9,600        36,657  

Oyo Corp.

    4,800        90,298  

Pacific Industrial Co. Ltd.

    14,400        110,937  

Pack Corp. (The)

    4,800        100,825  

Piolax Inc.

    4,800        60,954  

Press Kogyo Co. Ltd.

    24,000        73,900  

Pressance Corp.

    4,800        71,494  

Prima Meat Packers Ltd.

    9,600        172,887  

Qol Holdings Co. Ltd.

    4,800        45,631  

Restar Holdings Corp.

    4,800        77,410  

Ryobi Ltd.

    4,800        41,889  

S Foods Inc.

    4,800        128,791  

Sakai Chemical Industry Co. Ltd.

    4,800        75,929  

Sanki Engineering Co. Ltd.

    14,400        164,928  

Sanyo Chemical Industries Ltd.

    4,800        197,268  

Sanyo Special Steel Co. Ltd.

    4,800        82,917  

Seiko Holdings Corp.

    4,800        89,583  

Shinmaywa Industries Ltd.

    14,400        106,478  

Shizuoka Gas Co. Ltd.

    14,400        100,254  

Siix Corp.

    9,600        83,034  

Sinfonia Technology Co. Ltd.

    4,800        52,080  

SKY Perfect JSAT Holdings Inc.

    33,600        113,775  

Sodick Co. Ltd.

    14,400        91,929  

Star Micronics Co. Ltd.

    9,600        120,436  

Starts Corp. Inc.

    9,600        187,920  

Starzen Co. Ltd.

    4,800        78,526  

Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co. Ltd.

    9,600        263,145  

Sumitomo Warehouse Co. Ltd. (The)

    14,400        269,838  

Sun Frontier Fudousan Co. Ltd.

    4,800        41,118  

Suruga Bank Ltd.

    48,000        159,591  

SWCC Showa Holdings Co. Ltd.

    4,800        73,213  

Tadano Ltd.

    28,800        241,127  

Takamatsu Construction Group Co. Ltd.

    4,800        80,936  

Takaoka Toko Co. Ltd.

    4,800        57,764  

Takara Standard Co. Ltd.

    14,400        149,071  

Takasago Thermal Engineering Co. Ltd.

    14,400        204,182  

Tamron Co. Ltd.

    4,800        93,245  

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

March 31, 2022

  

iShares® International Developed Small Cap Value Factor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Tatsuta Electric Wire and Cable Co. Ltd.

    9,600     $ 36,220  

T-Gaia Corp.

    4,800       64,134  

Toa Corp./Tokyo

    4,800       97,830  

Toagosei Co. Ltd.

    33,600       295,374  

Toho Holdings Co. Ltd.

    14,400       217,431  

TOKAI Holdings Corp.

    28,800       203,081  

Tokyu Construction Co. Ltd.

    19,200       105,320  

Tomy Co. Ltd.

    24,000       238,609  

Topre Corp.

    9,600       91,676  

Towa Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    4,800       107,835  

Toyo Construction Co. Ltd.(b)

    19,200       121,628  

Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co. Ltd.

    9,600       149,192  

Toyo Tanso Co. Ltd.

    4,800       123,257  

Toyobo Co. Ltd.

    24,000       214,040  

Tsubakimoto Chain Co.

    9,600       238,908  

Tsurumi Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    4,800       71,307  

United Super Markets Holdings Inc.

    14,400       124,443  

VT Holdings Co. Ltd.

    24,000       87,350  

Wacoal Holdings Corp.

    14,400       216,474  

Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co. Ltd.

    4,800       69,885  

Xebio Holdings Co. Ltd.

    4,800       37,099  

Yamazen Corp.

    14,400       110,802  

Yellow Hat Ltd.

    9,600       123,225  

Yokogawa Bridge Holdings Corp.

    9,600       152,264  

Yondoshi Holdings Inc.

    4,800       64,403  

Yuasa Trading Co. Ltd.

    4,800       113,508  
   

 

 

 
          24,673,077  
Liechtenstein — 0.7%            

APERAM SA

    12,639       558,604  

Subsea 7 SA

    64,512       599,368  
   

 

 

 
      1,157,972  
Netherlands — 1.3%            

Boskalis Westminster

    21,459       768,408  

COSMO Pharmaceuticals NV(b)

    2,544       167,375  

Flow Traders(c)

    6,969       236,561  

ForFarmers NV

    9,600       36,205  

Fugro NV(b)

    27,456       328,653  

Koninklijke BAM Groep NV(b)

    64,608       194,922  

NSI NV

    4,736       208,030  

RHI Magnesita NV

    7,587       240,758  
   

 

 

 
      2,180,912  
New Zealand — 1.3%            

Argosy Property Ltd.

    218,640       208,411  

Goodman Property Trust

    292,800       478,132  

Kathmandu Holdings Ltd.

    151,536       142,346  

Precinct Properties New Zealand Ltd.

    352,033       382,242  

Stride Property Group

    116,064       159,677  

Summerset Group Holdings Ltd.

    60,432       490,418  

Z Energy Ltd.

    126,434       328,594  
   

 

 

 
      2,189,820  
Norway — 1.2%            

Austevoll Seafood ASA

    23,904       369,651  

Elkem ASA(c)

    72,672       310,102  

Entra ASA(c)

    16,944       339,117  

SpareBank 1 SMN

    36,288       579,675  

Veidekke ASA

    29,283       406,761  
   

 

 

 
      2,005,306  
Poland — 0.3%            

Grupa Azoty SA(b)

    12,720       129,148  
Security   Shares      Value  
Poland (continued)             

PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna SA(b)

    196,992      $ 424,296  
    

 

 

 
       553,444  
Singapore — 1.7%             

CapitaLand China Trust

    297,600        264,639  

Cromwell European Real Estate Investment Trust

    86,520        218,225  

First Resources Ltd.

    139,200        209,847  

Frasers Centrepoint Trust

    288,000        516,841  

Haw Par Corp. Ltd.

    38,400        328,014  

Keppel Pacific Oak US REIT

    225,600        165,606  

Parkway Life REIT

    105,600        365,570  

Prime U.S. REIT

    168,000        126,601  

Raffles Medical Group Ltd.

    249,600        214,927  

SPH REIT

    244,800        174,838  

Starhill Global REIT

    374,400        168,094  
    

 

 

 
           2,753,202  
Sweden — 6.9%             

AFRY AB

    26,594        533,403  

Arjo AB, Class B

    59,905        507,192  

Atrium Ljungberg AB, Class B

    12,050        246,862  

Axfood AB

    27,917        909,149  

Betsson AB, Class B

    31,827        193,011  

Bilia AB, Class A

    20,163        286,986  

BillerudKorsnas AB

    46,947        695,706  

Bonava AB, Class B

    22,898        143,395  

Bravida Holding AB(c)

    53,712        617,614  

Bure Equity AB

    14,688        477,168  

Clas Ohlson AB, Class B

    10,272        116,727  

Cloetta AB, Class B

    55,105        150,358  

Fabege AB

    69,123        1,020,722  

Granges AB

    28,656        280,940  

Hexpol AB

    66,576        649,832  

Hufvudstaden AB, Class A

    28,947        410,872  

Lindab International AB

    18,262        464,556  

Loomis AB

    20,257        552,546  

Mekonomen AB(b)

    10,945        128,876  

Munters Group AB(c)

    29,379        182,001  

NCC AB, Class B

    25,345        360,081  

Nolato AB, Class B

    47,712        353,351  

Peab AB, Class B

    53,088        533,943  

Ratos AB, Class B

    53,233        274,218  

SSAB AB, Class B(b)

    175,779        1,170,436  
    

 

 

 
       11,259,945  
Switzerland — 7.5%             

ALSO Holding AG, Registered(b)

    720        175,080  

Arbonia AG

    11,697        229,039  

Ascom Holding AG, Registered(b)

    9,504        106,507  

Bell Food Group AG, Registered

    515        151,214  

Bobst Group SA, Registered(b)

    2,112        208,091  

Bossard Holding AG, Class A, Registered

    723        169,470  

Bucher Industries AG, Registered

    1,728        698,474  

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG

    835        441,261  

Bystronic AG, Registered

    347        357,830  

Cembra Money Bank AG

    7,875        578,849  

Comet Holding AG, Registered

    2,016        582,185  

Daetwyler Holding AG, Bearer

    1,968        650,980  

dormakaba Holding AG

    816        418,540  

Forbo Holding AG, Registered

    288        490,609  

Galenica AG(c)

    12,906        993,584  

Huber + Suhner AG, Registered

    4,726        442,071  

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

March 31, 2022

  

iShares® International Developed Small Cap Value Factor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Switzerland (continued)            

Interroll Holding AG, Registered

    146     $ 480,920  

Kardex Holding AG, Registered

    1,562       359,710  

Komax Holding AG, Registered(b)

    940       263,003  

Landis+Gyr Group AG

    6,626       419,097  

Rieter Holding AG, Registered(b)

    816       132,053  

SFS Group AG

    4,510       628,168  

Siegfried Holding AG, Registered(b)

    1,082       891,856  

St. Galler Kantonalbank AG, Class A, Registered

    748       373,545  

Swissquote Group Holding SA, Registered

    2,352       423,846  

u-blox Holding AG(b)

    1,874       182,054  

Valiant Holding AG, Registered

    4,227       436,759  

Vontobel Holding AG, Registered

    7,345       617,681  

Ypsomed Holding AG, Registered

    817       143,493  

Zehnder Group AG, Registered

    2,547       220,164  
   

 

 

 
          12,266,133  
United Kingdom — 17.0%            

AG Barr PLC

    22,682       158,755  

Balfour Beatty PLC

    170,637       575,000  

Bank of Georgia Group PLC

    10,371       161,851  

Beazley PLC

    160,800       884,155  

Biffa PLC(c)

    59,424       247,790  

Big Yellow Group PLC

    45,363       914,525  

Bodycote PLC

    50,803       419,493  

Brewin Dolphin Holdings PLC

    78,961       529,799  

Capricorn Energy PLC(b)

    133,776       386,259  

Chemring Group PLC

    75,817       322,290  

Close Brothers Group PLC

    40,548       631,169  

Coats Group PLC

    391,040       391,945  

Cranswick PLC

    14,777       682,084  

Crest Nicholson Holdings PLC

    66,973       233,989  

Currys PLC

    271,916       322,451  

Drax Group PLC

    107,372       1,104,174  

Elementis PLC(b)

    155,616       240,907  

Essentra PLC

    81,266       334,709  

Frasers Group PLC(b)

    48,745       403,428  

Great Portland Estates PLC

    68,601       637,042  

Halfords Group PLC

    53,904       174,195  

Ibstock PLC(c)

    104,336       239,462  

IG Group Holdings PLC

    98,098       1,053,643  

Inchcape PLC

    103,723       907,594  

Investec PLC

    178,314       1,179,643  

IP Group PLC

    267,656       312,497  

Jupiter Fund Management PLC

    117,074       317,739  

Just Group PLC(b)

    277,440       318,700  

LondonMetric Property PLC

    237,620       859,495  

Man Group PLC/Jersey

    367,812       1,122,426  

Mediclinic International PLC(b)

    105,299       489,960  

Morgan Advanced Materials PLC

    76,330       309,454  

Morgan Sindall Group PLC

    11,373       358,095  

Ninety One PLC

    89,081       298,170  

OSB Group PLC

    101,358       750,742  

Paragon Banking Group PLC

    67,363       440,714  

Pets at Home Group Plc

    127,858       604,004  

Picton Property Income Ltd. (The)

    146,937       189,245  

Premier Foods PLC

    190,830       285,780  

QinetiQ Group PLC

    150,483       598,005  
Security   Shares      Value  
United Kingdom (continued)             

Redde Northgate PLC

    66,453      $ 377,119  

Redrow PLC

    61,154        418,353  

Safestore Holdings PLC

    55,765        981,626  

Savills PLC

    36,094        524,855  

Serco Group PLC

    324,132        610,235  

TBC Bank Group PLC

    9,794        141,525  

TP ICAP Group PLC

    212,112        413,224  

Tritax Big Box REIT PLC

    501,707        1,588,563  

UK Commercial Property REIT Ltd.

    200,231        231,297  

Vesuvius PLC

    57,440        256,862  

Virgin Money UK PLC

    332,688        740,157  

Vistry Group PLC

    58,946        725,283  

Vivo Energy PLC(c)

    104,688        187,857  

Workspace Group PLC

    36,722        327,995  
    

 

 

 
           27,916,329  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks — 99.1%
(Cost: $163,415,365)

       162,675,877  
    

 

 

 

Preferred Stocks

    

Germany — 0.2%

    

Draegerwerk AG & Co. KGaA, Preference Shares, NVS

    2,352        130,148  

Schaeffler AG, Preference Shares, NVS

    20,928        129,126  
    

 

 

 
       259,274  
    

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks — 0.2%
(Cost: $283,179)

       259,274  
    

 

 

 

Short-Term Investments

    

Money Market Funds — 0.0%

    

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares, 0.34%(e)(f)(g)

    17,610        17,607  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 0.25%(e)(f)

    40,000        40,000  
    

 

 

 
       57,607  
    

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments — 0.0%
(Cost: $57,610)

       57,607  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities — 99.3%
(Cost: $163,756,154)

       162,992,758  

Other Assets, Less Liabilities — 0.7%

       1,188,613  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

     $ 164,181,371  
    

 

 

 

 

(a) 

All or a portion of this security is on loan.

(b) 

Non-income producing security.

(c)

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

(d) 

Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

(e) 

Affiliate of the Fund.

(f) 

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

(g) 

All or a portion of this security was purchased with the cash collateral from loaned securities.

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

March 31, 2022

  

iShares® International Developed Small Cap Value Factor ETF

 

Affiliates

Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended March 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

 

 

   
    Affiliated Issuer   Value at
03/31/21
    Purchases
at Cost
    Proceeds
from Sales
    Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Value at
03/31/22
    Shares
Held at
03/31/22
    Income    

Capital

Gain

Distributions

from

Underlying

Funds

     
 

 

   

    

 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares

  $       $ 17,640 (a)    $     $ (30   $ (3   $ 17,607       17,610     $ 391 (b)    $         
 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares

          40,000 (a)                        40,000       40,000       4          
         

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   
          $ (30   $ (3   $ 57,607       $ 395     $    
         

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

  (a)

Represents net amount purchased (sold).

 
  (b) 

All or a portion represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Futures Contracts

 

 

 
Description    Number of
Contracts
       Expiration
Date
       Notional
Amount
(000)
       Value/
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

 

 

Long Contracts

                 

Mini-TOPIX Index

     79          06/09/22        $ 1,251        $ 9,820  
                 

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

 

 
     Equity
Contracts
 

 

 

Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments

  

Futures contracts

  

Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(a)

   $ 9,820  
  

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss).

 

For the period ended March 31, 2022, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

 

 
     Equity
Contracts
 

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from:

  

Futures contracts

   $ (4,255
  

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:

  

Futures contracts

   $ 9,863  
  

 

 

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

 

 

Futures contracts:

  

Average notional value of contracts — long

   $ 289,230      

 

 

For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

March 31, 2022

  

iShares® International Developed Small Cap Value Factor ETF

 

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End (continued)

The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.

 

                                                                                       

 

 
     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

 

 

Investments

           

Assets

           

Common Stocks

   $ 37,880,662      $ 124,720,893      $ 74,322      $ 162,675,877  

Preferred Stocks

            259,274               259,274  

Money Market Funds

     57,607                      57,607  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 37,938,269      $ 124,980,167      $ 74,322      $ 162,992,758  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments(a)

           

Assets

           

Futures Contracts

   $      $ 9,820      $      $ 9,820  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts. Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments  

March 31, 2022

  

iShares® International Dividend Growth ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Common Stocks

   

Australia — 2.4%

   

Appen Ltd.

    7,029     $ 35,948  

AUB Group Ltd.

    5,247       89,055  

Bapcor Ltd.

    34,104       162,561  

Brickworks Ltd.

    5,879       106,793  

carsales.com Ltd.

    16,038       248,289  

Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd.

    97,614       223,901  

Codan Ltd./Australia

    14,256       77,243  

Collins Foods Ltd.

    7,029       55,101  

Computershare Ltd.

    36,036       662,309  

CSL Ltd.

    14,553       2,905,399  

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd.

    3,762       244,883  

Newcrest Mining Ltd.

    52,470       1,060,281  

Northern Star Resources Ltd.

    57,123       460,851  

Pro Medicus Ltd.

    606       21,953  

PSC Insurance Group Ltd.

    10,243       34,722  

Sonic Healthcare Ltd.

    34,650       914,837  

Technology One Ltd.

    10,041       85,165  

Washington H Soul Pattinson & Co. Ltd.

    15,840       337,856  
   

 

 

 
      7,727,147  
Belgium — 0.3%            

Elia Group SA/NV

    1,386       211,463  

Etablissements Franz Colruyt NV

    6,534       270,471  

UCB SA

    4,455       532,804  
   

 

 

 
      1,014,738  
Brazil — 0.1%            

Cia. de Locacao das Americas

    14,405       82,175  

Localiza Rent a Car SA

    11,880       152,460  
   

 

 

 
      234,635  
Canada — 20.1%            

Aecon Group Inc.

    6,586       89,401  

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.

    24,651       1,508,460  

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.

    15,741       709,141  

Atco Ltd., Class I, NVS

    8,217       282,171  

Badger Infrastructure Solutions Ltd.

    2,828       71,167  

Barrick Gold Corp.

    67,716       1,660,739  

Brookfield Asset Management Inc., Class A

    36,044       2,037,827  

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

    43,461       5,275,532  

Canadian National Railway Co.

    23,958       3,213,820  

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.

    80,685       4,996,061  

Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.

    18,118       1,495,353  

Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd., Class A, NVS

    3,960       597,920  

Canadian Western Bank

    7,029       204,323  

Cargojet Inc.

    396       60,210  

Cogeco Communications Inc.

    1,584       131,114  

Cogeco Inc.

    808       49,818  

Dollarama Inc.

    2,178       123,521  

Empire Co. Ltd., Class A, NVS

    5,247       186,099  

Enghouse Systems Ltd.

    2,079       65,722  

Equitable Group Inc.

    792       45,449  

Finning International Inc.

    9,801       295,092  

First National Financial Corp.

    3,030       98,233  

FirstService Corp.

    594       85,920  

Fortis Inc.

    41,283           2,041,777  

Franco-Nevada Corp.

    3,366       535,641  

George Weston Ltd.

    2,574       316,976  

goeasy Ltd.

    707       79,333  

Great-West Lifeco Inc.

    32,785       966,124  

Hydro One Ltd.(a)

    25,047       674,785  
Security   Shares     Value  

Canada (continued)

   

iA Financial Corp. Inc.

    8,019     $ 487,561  

Imperial Oil Ltd.

    9,999       483,893  

Intact Financial Corp.

    8,019       1,184,874  

Loblaw Companies Ltd.

    5,049       453,063  

Magna International Inc.

    20,295       1,302,945  

Manulife Financial Corp.

    238,980       5,096,354  

Maple Leaf Foods Inc.

    4,455       106,907  

Metro Inc.

    8,613       495,774  

North West Co. Inc. (The)

    4,356       133,452  

Open Text Corp.

    12,385       525,160  

Pan American Silver Corp.

    7,128       194,543  

Parkland Corp.

    14,751       436,223  

Power Corp. of Canada

    69,520       2,152,081  

Premium Brands Holdings Corp.

    2,376       207,866  

Quebecor Inc., Class B

    16,335       389,380  

Ritchie Bros Auctioneers Inc.

    4,465       263,725  

Royal Bank of Canada

    77,616       8,545,428  

Saputo Inc.

    14,553       344,690  

Savaria Corp.

    3,737       52,371  

Stantec Inc.

    2,871       144,015  

Stella-Jones Inc.

    3,366       101,156  

Sun Life Financial Inc.

    51,183       2,857,716  

TFI International Inc.

    1,919       204,387  

TMX Group Ltd.

    3,267       336,016  

Toromont Industries Ltd.

    2,376       225,237  

Toronto-Dominion Bank (The)

    108,405       8,601,121  

Transcontinental Inc., Class A

    8,930       124,791  

Waste Connections Inc.

    4,158       581,485  

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.

    13,266       630,855  
   

 

 

 
          64,560,798  
China — 6.9%            

Anhui Conch Cement Co. Ltd., Class A

    59,400       367,620  

AVIC Electromechanical Systems Co. Ltd., Class A

    10,100       17,130  

Canvest Environmental Protection Group Co. Ltd.

    99,000       43,571  

China Communications Services Corp. Ltd., Class H

    396,000       178,560  

China Construction Bank Corp., Class A

    148,500       146,493  

China Lesso Group Holdings Ltd.

    101,000       121,225  

China Medical System Holdings Ltd.

    202,000       315,038  

China Merchants Bank Co. Ltd., Class A

    138,600       1,014,745  

China Merchants Bank Co. Ltd., Class H

    252,500       1,965,566  

China National Nuclear Power Co. Ltd., Class A

    80,800       102,526  

China Railway Group Ltd., Class A

    161,600       152,970  

China Resources Gas Group Ltd.

    78,000       328,292  

China Suntien Green Energy Corp. Ltd.,
Class H

    198,000       110,799  

China Water Affairs Group Ltd.

    92,000       100,256  

Citic Pacific Special Steel Group Co. Ltd.

    30,300       94,660  

CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Ltd.

    594,000       680,632  

ENN Energy Holdings Ltd.

    50,300       751,277  

Foshan Haitian Flavouring & Food Co. Ltd., Class A

    9,900       135,712  

Genertec Universal Medical Group Co. Ltd.(a)

    202,000       132,369  

Guangdong Investment Ltd.

    452,000       615,823  

Guangdong Xinbao Electrical Appliances Holdings Co. Ltd., Class A

    19,800       51,747  

Haier Smart Home Co. Ltd., Class H

    118,800       379,861  

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd., Class A

    1,306,800       978,612  

Infore Environment Technology Group Co. Ltd.

    49,500       39,697  

Jonjee Hi-Tech Industrial And Commercial Holding Co. Ltd., Class A

    10,100       44,443  

Kweichow Moutai Co. Ltd., Class A

    3,200       860,464  

Longfor Group Holdings Ltd.(a)

    202,000       1,033,264  

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

March 31, 2022

  

iShares® International Dividend Growth ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

China (continued)

   

Luzhou Laojiao Co. Ltd., Class A

    5,400     $ 156,745  

Metallurgical Corp. of China Ltd., Class A

    80,800       47,571  

Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China Ltd., Class H

    841,500       5,882,981  

Sany Heavy Industry Co. Ltd., Class A

    79,200       217,059  

Shandong Weigao Group Medical Polymer Co. Ltd., Class H

    158,400       168,239  

Shanghai Baosight Software Co. Ltd., Class A

    10,100       77,113  

Shanghai Lujiazui Finance & Trade Zone Development Co. Ltd., Class A

    30,300       55,546  

Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co. Ltd., Class A

    19,800       76,309  

Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co. Ltd., Class H

    118,800       228,108  

Shanghai Tunnel Engineering Co. Ltd., Class A

    59,400       49,363  

Shenzhou International Group Holdings Ltd.

    49,500       653,500  

Suofeiya Home Collection Co. Ltd., Class A

    10,100       30,418  

Tencent Holdings Ltd.

    69,300       3,194,338  

Valiant Co. Ltd.

    10,100       28,632  

Wuliangye Yibin Co. Ltd., Class A

    15,800       382,873  

Yankuang Energy Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    20,200       121,867  

Zhengzhou Coal Mining Machinery Group Co. Ltd., Class H.

    40,400       44,467  

Zhongsheng Group Holdings Ltd.

    19,000       133,593  
   

 

 

 
          22,312,074  
Colombia — 0.2%            

Grupo Argos SA

    31,581       116,179  

Grupo Nutresa SA

    15,134       183,710  

Interconexion Electrica SA ESP

    59,400       382,565  
   

 

 

 
      682,454  
Denmark — 0.8%            

Carlsberg A/S, Class B

    7,128       875,043  

Coloplast A/S, Class B

    6,534       989,499  

DSV A/S

    1,980       379,478  

Royal Unibrew A/S

    2,424       226,464  

Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S, Class A(a)

    9,031       192,571  
   

 

 

 
      2,663,055  
Finland — 0.2%            

Huhtamaki OYJ

    8,514       296,188  

Olvi OYJ, Class A

    990       38,897  

Uponor OYJ

    3,762       76,224  

Valmet OYJ

    10,494       325,717  
   

 

 

 
      737,026  
France — 4.2%            

Pharmagest Interactive

    198       18,928  

Sanofi

    84,942       8,684,435  

Schneider Electric SE

    27,819       4,670,541  
   

 

 

 
      13,373,904  
Germany — 5.3%            

Atoss Software AG

    198       39,059  

Bechtle AG

    2,277       128,196  

Brenntag SE

    7,722       622,636  

Cewe Stiftung & Co. KGaA

    396       39,901  

Deutsche Boerse AG

    11,187       2,013,780  

Deutsche Wohnen SE

    3,663       122,819  

DIC Asset AG

    6,889       110,043  

Encavis AG

    5,841       121,785  

Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA

    13,464       902,233  

Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA

    33,066       1,214,066  

FUCHS PETROLUB SE

    3,232       91,878  

Gerresheimer AG

    1,683       122,938  

LANXESS AG

    6,039       265,101  

LEG Immobilien SE

    6,384       726,997  
Security   Shares     Value  

Germany (continued)

   

MBB SE

    101     $ 14,058  

Nemetschek SE

    594       57,044  

Nexus AG

    198       11,799  

SAP SE

    55,242       6,122,367  

Sirius Real Estate Ltd.

    86,190       141,982  

Stratec SE

    198       22,065  

Symrise AG

    3,564       427,297  

TAG Immobilien AG

    14,910       337,620  

Vib Vermoegen AG

    1,485       59,942  

Vonovia SE

    72,666       3,386,990  
   

 

 

 
      17,102,596  
Greece — 0.2%            

Hellenic Telecommunications Organization SA

    24,849       449,323  

Sarantis SA

    2,291       18,145  
   

 

 

 
          467,468  
Hong Kong — 3.6%            

AIA Group Ltd.

    633,600       6,615,974  

CK Infrastructure Holdings Ltd.

    99,000       661,798  

CLP Holdings Ltd.

    198,000       1,926,518  

Hong Kong & China Gas Co. Ltd.

    909,000       1,097,999  

Kerry Logistics Network Ltd.

    49,500       113,072  

Swire Properties Ltd.

    99,000       244,649  

Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd.

    49,500       793,062  
   

 

 

 
          11,453,072  
India — 2.5%            

Aegis Logistics Ltd.

    8,316       22,418  

Asian Paints Ltd.

    7,495       303,279  

Balaji Amines Ltd.

    101       3,848  

Berger Paints India Ltd.

    3,131       28,852  

CRISIL Ltd.

    808       34,998  

Dr Lal PathLabs Ltd.(a)

    404       13,836  

Grindwell Norton Ltd.

    606       14,338  

Gujarat Gas Ltd.

    2,222       14,692  

Infosys Ltd.

    165,033       4,132,861  

KEC International Ltd.

    2,424       12,083  

Larsen & Toubro Infotech Ltd.(a)

    891       71,841  

LIC Housing Finance Ltd.

    21,483       101,000  

Page Industries Ltd.

    198       112,406  

Persistent Systems Ltd.

    606       37,901  

Pidilite Industries Ltd.

    2,475       79,940  

Power Grid Corp. of India Ltd.

    664,587       1,894,693  

Relaxo Footwears Ltd.

    606       8,492  

Reliance Industries Ltd.

    12,771       441,718  

Reliance Industries Ltd., GDR(a)

    7,697       528,044  

Schaeffler India Ltd., NVS

    350       8,928  

Sundaram Finance Ltd.

    1,881       47,978  

Tata Elxsi Ltd.

    297       34,430  

UltraTech Cement Ltd.

    2,277       197,346  

WABCO India Ltd.

    101       10,156  
   

 

 

 
      8,156,078  
Indonesia — 0.4%            

Bank Central Asia Tbk PT

    2,197,800       1,220,362  

Mayora Indah Tbk PT

    363,600       44,556  
   

 

 

 
      1,264,918  
Ireland — 1.1%            

CRH PLC

    54,450       2,171,745  

Kerry Group PLC, Class A

    3,967       443,677  

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

March 31, 2022

  

iShares® International Dividend Growth ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Ireland (continued)

   

Smurfit Kappa Group PLC

    21,879     $ 971,807  
   

 

 

 
      3,587,229  
Italy — 3.5%            

A2A SpA

    223,317       382,491  

ACEA SpA

    5,947       109,195  

Buzzi Unicem SpA

    3,465       64,120  

DiaSorin SpA

    495       77,316  

Enel SpA

    1,312,245       8,761,531  

Interpump Group SpA

    1,386       69,452  

Iren SpA

    62,964       166,800  

Recordati Industria Chimica e Farmaceutica SpA

    4,752       238,262  

Reply SpA

    303       49,782  

Terna - Rete Elettrica Nazionale

    144,144       1,237,804  
   

 

 

 
          11,156,753  
Japan — 19.4%            

Aeon Delight Co. Ltd.

    100       2,485  

Aeon Mall Co. Ltd.

    9,900       131,740  

AGC Inc.

    23,200       926,964  

Aica Kogyo Co. Ltd.

    9,900       240,750  

Air Water Inc.

    20,200       283,666  

Alfresa Holdings Corp.

    19,800       274,460  

Astellas Pharma Inc.

    128,700       2,010,922  

Chiba Bank Ltd (The)

    49,500       291,046  

COMSYS Holdings Corp.

    19,800       431,166  

DCM Holdings Co. Ltd.

    19,800       170,915  

EXEO Group Inc.

    11,300       208,391  

Fujicco Co. Ltd.

    9,900       156,582  

FUJIFILM Holdings Corp.

    19,800       1,208,591  

Fuyo General Lease Co. Ltd.

    2,300       131,125  

Hikari Tsushin Inc.

    1,400       159,161  

Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co. Inc.

    9,900       294,785  

Itochu Techno-Solutions Corp.

    9,900       252,890  

Kandenko Co. Ltd.

    15,200       103,699  

Kao Corp.

    39,600       1,616,893  

KDDI Corp.

    148,500       4,868,813  

Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    200       16,025  

Kubota Corp.

    69,300       1,298,977  

Kurita Water Industries Ltd.

    2,600       95,968  

Lasertec Corp.

    600       99,818  

MCJ Co. Ltd.

    9,900       75,329  

Medipal Holdings Corp.

    9,900       162,896  

Mitsubishi Corp.

    138,600       5,201,204  

Mizuho Leasing Co. Ltd.

    1,300       31,588  

MonotaRO Co. Ltd.

    1,000       21,462  

Morinaga & Co. Ltd./Japan

    1,500       46,749  

Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    29,700       1,956,422  

NEC Networks & System Integration Corp.

    3,100       45,119  

Nichias Corp.

    9,900       203,834  

Nintendo Co. Ltd.

    11,100       5,602,857  

Nippon Gas Co. Ltd.

    9,900       120,810  

Nippon Sanso Holdings Corp.

    10,100       192,037  

Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.

    99,000       2,876,335  

Nissan Chemical Corp.

    9,900       580,711  

Nisshin Seifun Group Inc.

    19,800       276,236  

Nitori Holdings Co. Ltd.

    2,000       251,625  

Nitto Denko Corp.

    11,300       810,075  

Nomura Real Estate Holdings Inc.

    10,900       261,044  

Nomura Research Institute Ltd.

    11,300       368,688  

NSD Co. Ltd.

    9,900       176,942  
Security   Shares     Value  

Japan (continued)

   

NTT Data Corp.

    19,800     $ 389,115  

Obic Co. Ltd.

    1,000       149,777  

Okinawa Electric Power Co. Inc. (The)

    9,900       111,939  

Open House Group Co. Ltd.

    4,500       199,138  

Otsuka Corp.

    9,900       351,017  

Paltac Corp.

    200       7,432  

Pan Pacific International Holdings Corp.

    9,900       158,405  

Raito Kogyo Co. Ltd.

    9,900       158,062  

Relia Inc.

    9,900       85,908  

SBI Holdings Inc/Japan

    29,700       749,356  

SCSK Corp.

    10,100       172,716  

Sekisui House Ltd.

    69,300       1,340,481  

Seven & i Holdings Co. Ltd.

    39,600       1,888,017  

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd.

    19,800       3,008,278  

Shin-Etsu Polymer Co. Ltd.

    9,900       91,206  

Shionogi & Co. Ltd.

    11,300       694,310  

Ship Healthcare Holdings Inc.

    9,900       160,385  

Sohgo Security Services Co. Ltd.

    4,200       136,968  

Sompo Holdings Inc.

    40,400       1,775,193  

Sony Group Corp.

    19,800       2,036,938  

Star Micronics Co. Ltd.

    9,900       124,199  

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc.

    202,000       6,380,848  

Sumitomo Realty & Development Co. Ltd.

    19,800       547,972  

Sundrug Co. Ltd.

    9,900       241,118  

TechnoPro Holdings Inc.

    9,900       267,446  

Terumo Corp.

    19,800       599,118  

TIS Inc.

    9,900       231,686  

Tokio Marine Holdings Inc.

    69,300       4,032,789  

Tokyo Century Corp.

    4,500       164,974  

Tokyo Tatemono Co. Ltd.

    19,800       296,713  

Unicharm Corp.

    10,900       391,592  

USS Co. Ltd.

    19,800       332,712  

Yakult Honsha Co. Ltd.

    3,200       170,700  

Yamaguchi Financial Group Inc.

    29,700       164,237  

Yamato Holdings Co. Ltd.

    20,200       377,339  
   

 

 

 
          62,525,879  
Jersey — 0.0%            

Sanne Group PLC

    6,384       76,651  
   

 

 

 
Malaysia — 0.0%            

Allianz Malaysia Bhd

    10,100       30,554  
   

 

 

 
Mexico — 0.7%            

America Movil SAB de CV, Series L, NVS

    1,296,900       1,377,101  

Arca Continental SAB de CV

    49,500       336,595  

Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV, Series A

    70,700       213,486  

Grupo Comercial Chedraui SA de CV

    9,900       25,464  

Orbia Advance Corp. SAB de CV

    99,000       261,362  

Qualitas Controladora SAB de CV

    20,200       115,767  
   

 

 

 
      2,329,775  
Netherlands — 0.4%            

IMCD NV

    1,089       185,775  

Wolters Kluwer NV

    11,286       1,203,159  
   

 

 

 
      1,388,934  
New Zealand — 0.3%            

EBOS Group Ltd.

    9,637       276,034  

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp. Ltd.

    22,176       372,117  

Mainfreight Ltd.

    2,772       160,503  

Summerset Group Holdings Ltd.

    10,041       81,485  
   

 

 

 
      890,139  

 

S C H E D U L E   O F   I N V E S T M E N T S

  47


Schedule of Investments  (continued)

March 31, 2022

  

iShares® International Dividend Growth ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Norway — 0.1%

   

Borregaard ASA

    3,762     $ 74,271  

Medistim ASA

    303       9,052  

Tomra Systems ASA

    2,376       121,209  
   

 

 

 
      204,532  
Philippines — 0.0%            

International Container Terminal Services Inc.

    17,820       77,197  
   

 

 

 
Poland — 0.0%            

Neuca SA

    99       19,536  
   

 

 

 
Portugal — 0.1%            

Sonae SGPS SA

    124,443       142,835  
   

 

 

 
Saudi Arabia — 0.0%            

Mouwasat Medical Services Co.

    1,485       83,918  
   

 

 

 
South Korea — 0.2%            

AfreecaTV Co. Ltd.

    99       11,998  

KIWOOM Securities Co. Ltd.

    1,584       128,054  

Kolmar BNH Co. Ltd.

    707       18,933  

LEENO Industrial Inc.

    495       74,761  

NAVER Corp.

    693       192,605  

NICE Information Service Co. Ltd.

    2,323       37,641  

SK Gas Ltd.

    297       28,180  

Youngone Corp.

    909       35,540  
   

 

 

 
      527,712  
Spain — 2.4%            

Iberdrola SA

    689,214       7,533,087  

Vidrala SA

    990       69,467  

Viscofan SA

    3,636       215,641  
   

 

 

 
      7,818,195  
Sweden — 1.0%            

AAK AB

    6,633       122,928  

Assa Abloy AB, Class B

    45,045       1,210,791  

Atrium Ljungberg AB, Class B

    3,838       78,627  

Bravida Holding AB(a)

    12,991       149,379  

Castellum AB

    24,849       613,515  

Catena AB

    1,212       73,022  

Heba Fastighets AB

    606       9,771  

Lifco AB, Class B

    3,232       82,046  

Platzer Fastigheter Holding AB, Class B

    3,861       47,688  

Swedish Match AB

    96,822       728,105  
   

 

 

 
          3,115,872  
Switzerland — 11.8%            

ALSO Holding AG, Registered(b)

    297       72,220  

Berner Kantonalbank AG

    594       143,992  

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG, Participation Certificates, NVS

    33       392,763  

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG, Registered

    3       362,875  

Coca-Cola HBC AG, Class DI

    18,810       392,299  

DKSH Holding AG

    2,871       241,802  

Geberit AG, Registered

    1,980       1,220,584  

Givaudan SA, Registered

    396       1,636,643  

Logitech International SA, Registered

    6,138       456,251  

Nestle SA, Registered

    74,646       9,705,373  

Novartis AG, Registered

    112,860       9,908,149  

Partners Group Holding AG

    1,485       1,838,729  

Roche Holding AG, Bearer

    1,584       692,764  

Roche Holding AG, NVS

    23,859       9,440,093  

Siegfried Holding AG, Registered(b)

    99       81,602  
Security   Shares     Value  

Switzerland (continued)

   

Sika AG, Registered

    3,366     $ 1,113,653  

Temenos AG, Registered

    2,079       199,979  
   

 

 

 
          37,899,771  
Taiwan — 0.7%            

Advantech Co. Ltd.

    27,000       345,967  

Chailease Holding Co. Ltd.

    99,950       876,694  

Elan Microelectronics Corp.

    57,000       338,603  

Parade Technologies Ltd.

    2,000       124,996  

Sigurd Microelectronics Corp.(b)

    101,000       208,146  

Sinbon Electronics Co. Ltd.

    11,000       99,222  

Taiwan Union Technology Corp.

    40,000       115,749  

Unimicron Technology Corp.

    18,000       153,422  

Voltronic Power Technology Corp.

    2,000       100,931  
   

 

 

 
      2,363,730  
Turkey — 0.0%            

Aselsan Elektronik Sanayi Ve Ticaret AS

    11,880       19,547  
   

 

 

 
United Kingdom — 10.4%            

Advanced Medical Solutions Group PLC

    1,818       7,056  

Ashtead Group PLC

    11,187       704,383  

Avon Protection PLC

    2,772       47,339  

B&M European Value Retail SA

    73,260       512,549  

BAE Systems PLC

    300,168       2,819,012  

Bunzl PLC

    17,820       691,079  

CareTech Holdings PLC

    5,049       45,828  

Clarkson PLC

    2,079       100,460  

Craneware PLC

    990       21,719  

Cranswick PLC

    2,929       135,198  

Croda International PLC

    5,247       539,767  

DCC PLC

    8,122       628,919  

Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC

    2,574       136,659  

Diageo PLC

    133,947       6,794,399  

Diploma PLC

    5,346       183,532  

dotdigital group Plc

    8,910       9,680  

Drax Group PLC

    30,393       312,550  

EMIS Group PLC

    4,464       77,943  

Ferguson PLC

    9,999       1,354,662  

Focusrite PLC

    707       12,074  

Games Workshop Group PLC

    2,277       216,523  

Gamma Communications PLC

    1,919       33,977  

Genus PLC

    2,277       84,411  

GlobalData PLC

    202       3,327  

Grainger PLC

    33,660       128,372  

Halma PLC

    8,118       265,597  

Hargreaves Lansdown PLC

    36,630       482,813  

Hilton Food Group PLC

    2,772       44,954  

HomeServe PLC

    34,749       384,813  

Impax Asset Management Group PLC

    6,039       77,698  

Learning Technologies Group PLC

    10,395       22,245  

Liontrust Asset Management PLC

    8,316       138,159  

London Stock Exchange Group PLC

    9,702       1,011,730  

RELX PLC

    120,780       3,758,399  

RWS Holdings PLC

    21,384       103,937  

Sage Group PLC (The)

    80,982       742,012  

Severn Trent PLC

    24,453       985,559  

Softcat PLC

    4,061       90,904  

Spectris PLC

    8,415       285,391  

Spirax-Sarco Engineering PLC

    2,277       372,246  

Treatt PLC

    693       10,285  

Ultra Electronics Holdings PLC

    3,838       166,756  

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

March 31, 2022

  

iShares® International Dividend Growth ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
United Kingdom (continued)            

Unilever PLC

    199,287     $ 9,048,178  
   

 

 

 
      33,593,094  
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks — 99.3%
(Cost: $318,108,174)

      319,601,816  
   

 

 

 

Preferred Stocks

   
Germany — 0.1%            

Fuchs Petrolub SE, Preference Shares, NVS

    5,742       208,328  
   

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks — 0.1%
(Cost: $246,301)

      208,328  
   

 

 

 

Short-Term Investments

   
Money Market Funds — 0.1%            

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 0.25%(c)(d)

    370,000       370,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments — 0.1%
(Cost: $370,000)

      370,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities — 99.5%
(Cost: $318,724,475)

      320,180,144  

Other Assets, Less Liabilities — 0.5%

      1,690,989  
   

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

    $   321,871,133  
   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

(b) 

Non-income producing security.

(c) 

Affiliate of the Fund.

(d) 

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

 

Affiliates

Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended March 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

 

 
Affiliated Issuer  

Value at

03/31/21

   

Purchases

at Cost

   

Proceeds

from Sales

   

Net Realized

Gain (Loss)

   

Change in

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

   

Value at

03/31/22

   

Shares

Held at

03/31/22

    Income    

Capital

Gain

Distributions

from

Underlying

Funds

 

 

 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares(a)

  $ 56,251     $       $(56,150 )(b)    $ (101   $     $           $ 4,981 (c)    $  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares

    120,000       250,000 (b)                        370,000       370,000       104        
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 
        $ (101   $     $ 370,000       $ 5,085     $  
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

As of period end, the entity is no longer held.

 
  (b) 

Represents net amount purchased (sold).

 
  (c) 

All or a portion represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Futures Contracts

 

 

 
Description    Number of
Contracts
    

Expiration

Date

    

Notional

Amount

(000)

    

Value/

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

 

 

 

Long Contracts

           

S&P/TSX 60 Index

     2        06/16/22      $ 422      $ (3,909

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

March 31, 2022

  

iShares® International Dividend Growth ETF

 

Futures Contracts (continued)

 

 

 
Description    Number of
Contracts
    

Expiration

Date

    

Notional

Amount

(000)

    

Value/

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

 

 

 

MSCI EAFE Index

     14        06/17/22      $ 1,501      $ 41,752  
           

 

 

 
            $ 37,843  
           

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

 

 
    

Equity

Contracts

 

 

 

Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments

  

Futures contracts

  

Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(a)

   $ 41,752  
  

 

 

 

Liabilities — Derivative Financial Instruments

  

Futures contracts

  

Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts(a)

   $ 3,909  
  

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss).

 

For the period ended March 31, 2022, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

 

 
    

Equity

Contracts

 

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from:

  

Futures contracts

   $ (2,295
  

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:

  

Futures contracts

   $ 42,013  
  

 

 

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

 

 
Futures contracts:       

Average notional value of contracts — long

   $ 1,007,713      

 

 

For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

March 31, 2022

  

iShares® International Dividend Growth ETF

 

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End (continued)

The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.

 

                                                                                       

 

 
     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

 

 

Investments

           

Assets

           

Common Stocks

   $ 70,965,243      $ 248,636,573      $      $ 319,601,816  

Preferred Stocks

            208,328               208,328  

Money Market Funds

     370,000                      370,000  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 71,335,243      $ 248,844,901      $      $ 320,180,144  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments(a)

           

Assets

           

Futures Contracts

   $ 41,752      $      $      $ 41,752  

Liabilities

           

Futures Contracts

     (3,909                    (3,909
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 37,843      $      $      $ 37,843  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts. Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments

March 31, 2022

  

iShares® Latin America 40 ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

 

 

Common Stocks

   
Brazil — 42.5%            

Ambev SA, ADR

    15,794,195     $ 51,015,250  

B3 SA - Brasil, Bolsa, Balcao

    21,947,695       72,420,640  

Banco do Brasil SA

    5,132,979       37,410,733  

BRF SA, ADR(a)(b)

    2,751,577       10,923,761  

CCR SA

    3,977,595       11,445,595  

Localiza Rent a Car SA

    2,120,053       27,207,284  

Lojas Renner SA

    3,544,429       20,472,752  

Magazine Luiza SA

    9,906,615       14,190,801  

Natura & Co. Holding SA(a)

    3,017,583       16,510,651  

Pagseguro Digital Ltd., Class A(a)(b)

    742,717       14,891,476  

Petroleo Brasileiro SA, ADR

    6,666,042       98,657,422  

Rede D’Or Sao Luiz SA(c)

    2,665,403       27,935,772  

StoneCo Ltd., Class A(a)(b)

    818,838       9,580,405  

Vale SA, ADR

    14,342,735       286,711,273  

WEG SA

    5,263,226       38,547,944  
   

 

 

 
      737,921,759  
Chile — 6.7%            

Banco de Chile

    155,757,333       16,683,162  

Banco Santander Chile, ADR

    557,741       12,599,369  

Cencosud SA

    4,817,763       9,491,018  

Empresas CMPC SA

    3,938,213       7,292,802  

Empresas COPEC SA

    1,209,967       9,995,914  

Enel Americas SA, ADR(b)

    1,382,722       8,254,850  

Falabella SA

    2,604,821       8,325,959  

Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA, ADR

    511,677       43,799,551  
   

 

 

 
      116,442,625  
Colombia — 2.5%            

Bancolombia SA, ADR

    404,672       17,263,307  

Ecopetrol SA, ADR

    884,576       16,453,114  

Interconexion Electrica SA ESP

    1,586,277       10,216,401  
   

 

 

 
      43,932,822  
Mexico — 23.6%            

America Movil SAB de CV, Series L, NVS

    80,928,000       85,932,597  

Cemex SAB de CV, NVS(a)

    54,242,515       29,152,966  

Fibra Uno Administracion SA de CV

    10,613,300       12,432,875  

Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV

    6,581,200       54,714,290  

Grupo Financiero Banorte SAB de CV, Class O

    8,780,800       66,021,551  

Grupo Mexico SAB de CV, Series B

    11,156,500       66,748,291  

Grupo Televisa SAB, CPO

    9,058,000       21,294,725  

Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV

    18,142,000       74,720,595  
   

 

 

 
      411,017,890  
Peru — 3.6%            

Credicorp Ltd.

    226,555       38,938,008  
Security   Shares     Value  

 

 
Peru (continued)            

Southern Copper Corp.

    304,453     $ 23,107,983  
   

 

 

 
      62,045,991  
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks — 78.9%
(Cost: $1,290,211,131)

 

    1,371,361,087  
   

 

 

 

Preferred Stocks

   
Brazil — 20.7%            

Banco Bradesco SA, Preference Shares, ADR

    17,370,777       80,600,405  

Gerdau SA, Preference Shares, ADR(b)

    4,107,001       26,408,016  

Itau Unibanco Holding SA, Preference Shares, ADR

    17,361,268       99,132,840  

Itausa SA, Preference Shares, NVS

    17,030,641       38,453,575  

Petroleo Brasileiro SA, Preference Shares, ADR

    8,228,910       115,040,162  
   

 

 

 
      359,634,998  
   

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks — 20.7%
(Cost: $398,132,437)

 

    359,634,998  
   

 

 

 

Short-Term Investments

   
Money Market Funds — 1.5%            

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares, 0.34%(d)(e)(f)

    23,459,681       23,454,989  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 0.25%(d)(e)

    3,600,000       3,600,000  
   

 

 

 
      27,054,989  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments — 1.5%
(Cost: $27,046,170)

 

    27,054,989  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities — 101.1%
(Cost: $1,715,389,738)

 

    1,758,051,074  

Other Assets, Less Liabilities — (1.1)%

 

  $ (19,861,397
   

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

    $  1,738,189,677  
   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Non-income producing security.

(b) 

All or a portion of this security is on loan.

(c) 

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

(d) 

Affiliate of the Fund.

(e) 

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

(f) 

All or a portion of this security was purchased with the cash collateral from loaned securities.

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

March 31, 2022

   iShares® Latin America 40 ETF

 

Affiliates

Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended March 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

 

 
Affiliated Issuer   Value at
03/31/21
    Purchases
at Cost
   

Proceeds

from Sales

    Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Value at
03/31/22
    Shares
Held at
03/31/22
    Income    

Capital

Gain
Distributions
from
Underlying
Funds

 

 

 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares

  $ 54,526,143     $     $ (31,056,596 )(a)    $ (10,594   $ (3,964   $ 23,454,989       23,459,681     $ 584,172 (b)    $  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares

    7,240,000             (3,640,000 )(a)                  3,600,000       3,600,000       1,011        
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 
        $ (10,594   $ (3,964   $ 27,054,989       $ 585,183     $  
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Represents net amount purchased (sold).

 
  (b) 

All or a portion represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Futures Contracts

 

 

 
Description    Number of
Contracts
     Expiration
Date
     Notional
Amount
(000)
     Value/
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

 

 

Long Contracts

           

MEX BOLSA Index

     63        06/17/22      $ 1,797      $ 102,831  

MSCI Brazil Index

     72        06/17/22        4,096        527,017  
           

 

 

 
            $ 629,848  
           

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

 

 
    

Equity

Contracts

 

 

 

Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments

  

Futures contracts

  

Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(a)

   $ 629,848  
  

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss).

 

For the period ended March 31, 2022, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

 

 
     Equity
Contracts
 

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from:

  

Futures contracts

   $ 947,937  
  

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:

  

Futures contracts

   $ 559,123  
  

 

 

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

 

 

Futures contracts:

  

Average notional value of contracts — long

   $ 9,070,989      

 

 

For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

March 31, 2022

   iShares® Latin America 40 ETF

 

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.

 

                                                                                               

 

 
     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

 

 

Investments

                 

Assets

                 

Common Stocks

   $ 1,354,677,925        $ 16,683,162        $        $ 1,371,361,087  

Preferred Stocks

     359,634,998                            359,634,998  

Money Market Funds

     27,054,989                            27,054,989  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $ 1,741,367,912        $ 16,683,162        $        $ 1,758,051,074  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments(a)

                 

Assets

                 

Futures Contracts

   $ 629,848        $        $        $ 629,848  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts. Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities

March 31, 2022

 

   

iShares

Asia 50 ETF

    

iShares

Emerging

Markets

Infrastructure

ETF

   

iShares

Europe ETF

   

iShares

International

Developed

Property ETF

 

 

 

ASSETS

        

Investments in securities, at value (including securities on loan)(a):

        

Unaffiliated(b)

  $ 1,874,445,538      $ 20,428,039     $ 1,934,409,676     $ 63,359,821  

Affiliated(c)

           1,254,889       5,163,435       488,807  

Cash

    1,589,626        2,735       5,898       486  

Foreign currency, at value(d)

    3,856,750        16,490       3,979,028       145,160  

Cash pledged:

        

Futures contracts

    300,000        4,000             13,000  

Foreign currency collateral pledged:

        

Futures contracts(e)

                 718,160       5,290  

Receivables:

        

Investments sold

    2,442,855        2,038,350              

Securities lending income — Affiliated

           274       426       1,039  

Dividends

    6,026,485        62,467       5,214,194       289,409  

Tax reclaims

                 3,262,207       54,408  
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

    1,888,661,254        23,807,244       1,952,753,024       64,357,420  
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

        

Collateral on securities loaned, at value

           1,226,476       2,528,876       459,660  

Deferred foreign capital gain tax

                       13,188  

Payables:

        

Investments purchased

    2,447,552        1,975,311       2,893,119        

Variation margin on futures contracts

    292,158        855       104,692       6,006  

Investment advisory fees

    796,362        9,407       940,987       25,653  

Professional fees

                 363,667       6,941  

IRS compliance fee for foreign withholding tax claims

                 1,942,450        
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

    3,536,072        3,212,049       8,773,791       511,448  
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

  $ 1,885,125,182      $ 20,595,195     $ 1,943,979,233     $ 63,845,972  
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

        

Paid-in capital

  $ 1,875,582,314      $ 53,128,065     $ 2,285,676,462     $ 105,545,196  

Accumulated earnings (loss)

    9,542,868        (32,532,870     (341,697,229     (41,699,224
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

  $ 1,885,125,182      $ 20,595,195     $ 1,943,979,233     $ 63,845,972  
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares outstanding

    27,450,000        900,000       38,750,000       1,800,000  
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value

  $ 68.67      $ 22.88     $ 50.17     $ 35.47  
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares authorized

    Unlimited        Unlimited       Unlimited       Unlimited  
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Par value

    None        None       None       None  
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(a) Securities loaned, at value

  $      $ 1,163,364     $ 2,495,731     $ 417,193  

(b) Investments, at cost — Unaffiliated

  $ 1,750,166,818      $ 19,832,184     $ 1,917,591,305     $ 72,615,317  

(c)  Investments, at cost — Affiliated

  $      $ 1,255,406     $ 5,163,119     $ 488,680  

(d) Foreign currency, at cost

  $ 3,858,902      $ 16,740     $ 3,944,810     $ 143,765  

(e) Foreign currency collateral pledged, at cost

  $      $     $ 753,037     $ 5,609  

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities  (continued)

March 31, 2022

 

   

iShares

International

Developed

Small Cap

Value Factor

ETF

   

iShares

International

Dividend

Growth ETF

   

iShares

Latin America 40

ETF

 

 

 

ASSETS

     

Investments in securities, at value (including securities on loan)(a):

     

Unaffiliated(b)

  $ 162,935,151     $ 319,810,144     $ 1,730,996,085  

Affiliated(c)

    57,607       370,000       27,054,989  

Cash

    1,467       3,315       227,104  

Foreign currency, at value(d)

    610,775       374,348       500,336  

Cash pledged:

     

Futures contracts

    41,000       94,000       582,000  

Foreign currency collateral pledged:

     

Futures contracts(e)

          22,397       159,880  

Receivables:

     

Investments sold

    288,171              

Securities lending income — Affiliated

    56             4,489  

Variation margin on futures contracts

                21,551  

Capital shares sold

                7,993,975  

Dividends

    647,208       1,106,635       2,631,180  

Tax reclaims

    22,677       327,060        
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

    164,604,112       322,107,899       1,770,171,589  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

     

Collateral on securities loaned, at value

    17,642             23,377,407  

Deferred foreign capital gain tax

          166,604        

Payables:

     

Investments purchased

    346,540             7,993,975  

Variation margin on futures contracts

    18,684       29,393        

Bank borrowings

          189        

Investment advisory fees

    39,875       40,580       610,530  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

    422,741       236,766       31,981,912  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

  $ 164,181,371     $ 321,871,133     $ 1,738,189,677  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

     

Paid-in capital

  $ 164,574,521     $ 327,283,822     $ 2,617,101,757  

Accumulated loss

    (393,150     (5,412,689     (878,912,080
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

  $ 164,181,371     $ 321,871,133     $ 1,738,189,677  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares outstanding

    4,800,000       4,950,000       57,250,000  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value

  $ 34.20     $ 65.02     $ 30.36  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares authorized

    Unlimited       Unlimited       Unlimited  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Par value

    None       None       None  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(a) Securities loaned, at value

  $ 16,673     $     $ 22,707,667  

(b) Investments, at cost — Unaffiliated

  $ 163,698,544     $ 318,354,475     $ 1,688,343,568  

(c)  Investments, at cost — Affiliated

  $ 57,610     $ 370,000     $ 27,046,170  

(d) Foreign currency, at cost

  $ 612,628     $ 373,952     $ 500,085  

(e) Foreign currency collateral pledged, at cost

  $     $ 22,444     $ 155,630  

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Operations

Year Ended March 31, 2022

 

   

iShares

Asia 50 ETF

          

iShares

Emerging

Markets
Infrastructure

ETF

         

iShares

Europe ETF

          

iShares

International

Developed

Property ETF

 

 

 

INVESTMENT INCOME

 

        

Dividends — Unaffiliated

  $ 46,707,750              $ 780,651             $ 57,558,050              $ 2,642,587  

Dividends — Affiliated

    1,398          129         625          102  

Interest — Unaffiliated

    87                            

Securities lending income — Affiliated — net

    145,453          5,974         46,699          26,824  

Other income — Unaffiliated

                     2,133,101          899  

Foreign taxes withheld

    (5,371,613        (31,679       (6,313,689        (224,032

Foreign withholding tax claims

                     7,776,048          70,941  

IRS Compliance fee for foreign withholding tax claims

                     (1,931,810         
 

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total investment income

    41,483,075          755,075         59,269,024          2,517,321  
 

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

EXPENSES

               

Investment advisory fees

    12,759,276          99,260         11,631,732          365,433  

Commitment fees

    23,664          216                   

Professional fees

    217          217         1,026,987          7,401  
 

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total expenses

    12,783,157          99,693         12,658,719          372,834  
 

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net investment income

    28,699,918          655,382         46,610,305          2,144,487  
 

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

               

Net realized gain (loss) from:

               

Investments — Unaffiliated(a)

    19,353,007          (1,275,077       (34,799,187        (1,561,474

Investments — Affiliated

    (2,244        (410       (1,547        (434

In-kind redemptions — Unaffiliated

    82,649,639          15,088         6,778,584          201,521  

Futures contracts

    (1,296,140        (22,322       676,151          52,755  

Foreign currency transactions

    (382,492        395         (78,828        (14,620
 

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss)

    100,321,770          (1,282,326       (27,424,827        (1,322,252
 

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

               

Investments — Unaffiliated(b)

    (756,836,545        73,335         3,670,158          1,602,842  

Investments — Affiliated

    (4,094        (651       (901        (196

Futures contracts

    136,413          3,817         43,841          6,908  

Foreign currency translations

    304,865          (332       (153,554        (51
 

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (756,399,361        76,169         3,559,544          1,609,503  
 

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (656,077,591        (1,206,157       (23,865,283        287,251  
 

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

  $ (627,377,673      $ (550,775     $ 22,745,022        $ 2,431,738  
 

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

(a) Net of foreign capital gain tax and capital gain tax refund, if applicable

  $        $       $        $ (2,373

(b) Net of increase in deferred foreign capital gain tax of

  $        $       $        $ (7,408

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Operations  (continued)

Year Ended March 31, 2022

 

   

iShares

International

Developed

Small Cap

Value Factor

ETF

          

iShares

International

Dividend

Growth ETF

          

iShares

Latin America

40 ETF

 

 

 

INVESTMENT INCOME

 

       

Dividends — Unaffiliated

  $ 1,444,971              $ 7,567,560        $ 98,740,272  

Dividends — Affiliated

    14          104                2,672  

Non-cash dividends — Unaffiliated

             368,296           

Securities lending income — Affiliated — net

    381          4,981          582,511  

Foreign taxes withheld

    (173,197        (833,164        (4,801,993
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total investment income

    1,272,169          7,107,777          94,523,462  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

EXPENSES

           

Investment advisory fees

    103,251          387,123          6,786,381  

Commitment fees

             1,027          17,488  

Professional fees

             217          217  

Interest expense

             500           
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total expenses

    103,251          388,867          6,804,086  

Less:

           

Investment advisory fees waived

    (25,813                  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived

    77,438          388,867          6,804,086  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net investment income

    1,194,731          6,718,910          87,719,376  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

           

Net realized gain (loss) from:

           

Investments — Unaffiliated(a)

    (448,085        (1,000,669        (172,321,716

Investments — Affiliated

    (30        (101        (10,594

In-kind redemptions — Unaffiliated

             6,371,326          73,010,549  

Futures contracts

    (4,255        (2,295        947,937  

Foreign currency transactions

    311          (78,433        387,918  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss)

    (452,059        5,289,828          (97,985,906
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

           

Investments — Unaffiliated(b)

    (731,788        (9,240,110        276,619,123  

Investments — Affiliated

    (3                 (3,964

Futures contracts

    9,863          42,013          559,123  

Foreign currency translations

    (1,693        (1,064        (11,049
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (723,621        (9,199,161        277,163,233  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1,175,680        (3,909,333        179,177,327  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

  $ 19,051        $ 2,809,577        $ 266,896,703  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

(a) Net of foreign capital gain tax and capital gain tax refund, if applicable

  $        $ (126,203      $  

(b) Net of increase in deferred foreign capital gain tax of

  $        $ (111,235      $  

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

    iShares
Asia 50 ETF
    iShares
Emerging Markets Infrastructure ETF
 
                
   

Year Ended

03/31/22

          

Year Ended

03/31/21

          

Year Ended

03/31/22

          

Year Ended

03/31/21

 

 

 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS

                

OPERATIONS

                         

Net investment income

  $ 28,699,918        $ 32,964,049        $ 655,382              $ 425,682  

Net realized gain (loss)

    100,321,770          (56,118,297        (1,282,326        (1,584,038

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (756,399,361        882,048,095          76,169          4,775,752  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     (627,377,673        858,893,847          (550,775        3,617,396  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS(a)

                

Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders

    (35,774,281               (26,020,775        (642,264        (404,832
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets derived from capital share transactions

    (624,392,740        1,280,508,150          5,705,641           
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

                

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

    (1,287,544,694        2,113,381,222          4,512,602          3,212,564  

Beginning of year

    3,172,669,876          1,059,288,654          16,082,593          12,870,029  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

End of year

  $ 1,885,125,182        $ 3,172,669,876        $ 20,595,195        $ 16,082,593  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

    iShares
Europe ETF
    iShares
International Developed Property ETF
 
               
    Year Ended
03/31/22
           Year Ended
03/31/21
             Year Ended
03/31/22
           Year Ended
03/31/21
 

 

 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS

               

OPERATIONS

                     

Net investment income

  $ 46,610,305        $ 28,195,816             $ 2,144,487        $ 2,546,539  

Net realized loss

    (27,424,827        (49,679,049       (1,322,252        (470,547

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    3,559,544          542,303,419         1,609,503          24,431,424  
 

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

    22,745,022                520,820,186         2,431,738          26,507,416  
 

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS(a)

               

Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders

    (56,175,033        (27,830,960       (3,007,345        (1,993,212
 

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

               

Net increase (decrease) in net assets derived from capital share transactions

    311,464,772          (79,151,475       (18,963,064        (19,458,302
 

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

               

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

    278,034,761          413,837,751         (19,538,671        5,055,902  

Beginning of year

    1,665,944,472          1,252,106,721         83,384,643          78,328,741  
 

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

End of year

  $ 1,943,979,233        $ 1,665,944,472       $ 63,845,972        $ 83,384,643  
 

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

    iShares
International Developed Small Cap
Value Factor ETF
          iShares
International Dividend Growth ETF
 
             
   

Year Ended

03/31/22

 

 

     

Period From

03/23/21

to 03/31/21

 

(a) 

 

     

Year Ended

03/31/22

 

 

     

Year Ended

03/31/21

 

 

 

 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS

             

OPERATIONS

             

Net investment income

  $ 1,194,731       $ 27,146              $ 6,718,910              $ 3,073,259  

Net realized gain (loss)

    (452,059       (4       5,289,828         8,076,946  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (723,621       (31,682       (9,199,161       24,946,116  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    19,051                (4,540       2,809,577         36,096,321  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS(b)

             

Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders

    (407,661               (5,744,772       (3,199,818
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

             

Net increase in net assets derived from capital share transactions

    157,695,420         6,879,101         134,951,001         77,315,151  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

             

Total increase in net assets

    157,306,810         6,874,561         132,015,806         110,211,654  

Beginning of period

    6,874,561                 189,855,327         79,643,673  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

End of period

  $ 164,181,371       $ 6,874,561       $ 321,871,133       $ 189,855,327  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Commencement of operations.

(b) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

   

iShares

Latin America 40 ETF

 
 

 

 

 
   

Year Ended

03/31/22

      

Year Ended

03/31/21

 

 

 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS

      

OPERATIONS

      

Net investment income

  $ 87,719,376        $ 31,050,991  

Net realized loss

    (97,985,906        (259,401,223

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    277,163,233          581,656,255  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

    266,896,703          353,306,023  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS(a)

      

Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders

    (99,359,955        (24,930,898
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

      

Net increase (decrease) in net assets derived from capital share transactions

    (199,937,506        644,338,355  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

      

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

    (32,400,758        972,713,480  

Beginning of year

    1,770,590,435          797,876,955  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

End of year

  $ 1,738,189,677        $ 1,770,590,435  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights 

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

    iShares Asia 50 ETF  
 

 

 

 
   

Year Ended

03/31/22

   

Year Ended

03/31/21

   

Year Ended

03/31/20

   

Year Ended

03/31/19

   

Year Ended

03/31/18

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 90.91     $ 56.05     $ 61.05     $ 67.20       $ 52.54  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

    0.93       1.31       1.42       1.48         1.06  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(b)

    (21.99     34.52       (4.94     (6.25       14.56  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (21.06     35.83       (3.52     (4.77       15.62  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Distributions(c)

           

From net investment income

    (1.18     (0.97     (1.48     (1.38       (0.96
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions

    (1.18     (0.97     (1.48     (1.38       (0.96
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 68.67     $ 90.91     $ 56.05     $ 61.05       $ 67.20  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total Return(d)

           

Based on net asset value

    (23.36 )%      64.22     (6.00 )%      (6.94 )%        29.86
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets(e)

           

Total expenses

    0.50     0.50     0.50     0.50       0.50
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income

    1.12     1.66     2.32     2.43       1.67
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

           

Net assets, end of year (000)

  $ 1,885,125     $ 3,172,670     $ 1,059,289     $ 1,089,745             $ 947,500  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    13     46     6     10       16
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

(b) 

The amounts reported for a share outstanding may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses in securities for the fiscal period due to the timing of capital share transactions in relation to the fluctuating market values of the Fund’s underlying securities.

(c) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

(d) 

Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

(e) 

Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

(f) 

Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

    iShares Emerging Markets Infrastructure ETF  
 

 

 

 
   

Year Ended

03/31/22

   

Year Ended

03/31/21

   

Year Ended

03/31/20

   

Year Ended

03/31/19

   

Year Ended

03/31/18

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $ 24.74       $ 19.80       $ 28.64       $ 32.07       $ 31.49  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

      0.95         0.65         0.75         0.75         0.66  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(b)

      (1.84       4.91         (8.94       (3.45       0.77  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

      (0.89       5.56         (8.19       (2.70       1.43  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Distributions(c)

                   

From net investment income

      (0.97       (0.62       (0.65       (0.73       (0.85
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions

      (0.97       (0.62       (0.65       (0.73       (0.85
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

    $ 22.88       $ 24.74       $ 19.80       $ 28.64       $ 32.07  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total Return(d)

                   

Based on net asset value

             (3.83 )%                 28.33                (29.33 )%                 (8.35 )%                 4.55
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets(e)

                   

Total expenses

      0.60       0.60       0.75       0.75       0.75
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income

      3.96       2.90       2.60       2.56       2.02
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

                   

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $ 20,595       $ 16,083       $ 12,870       $ 25,773       $ 41,686  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

      23       27       18       25       21
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

(b) 

The amounts reported for a share outstanding may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses in securities for the fiscal period due to the timing of capital share transactions in relation to the fluctuating market values of the Fund’s underlying securities.

(c) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

(d) 

Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

(e) 

Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

(f) 

Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

    iShares Europe ETF  
 

 

 

 
   

Year Ended

03/31/22

   

Year Ended

03/31/21

   

Year Ended

03/31/20

   

Year Ended

03/31/19

   

Year Ended

03/31/18

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 50.25     $ 35.42     $ 43.40     $ 46.48     $ 41.82  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

    1.24 (b)      0.85       1.24       1.42       1.10  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(c)

    0.21       14.82       (7.78     (3.16     4.69  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    1.45       15.67       (6.54     (1.74     5.79  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions(d)

         

From net investment income

    (1.53     (0.84     (1.44     (1.34     (1.13
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

    (1.53     (0.84     (1.44     (1.34     (1.13
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 50.17     $ 50.25     $ 35.42     $ 43.40     $ 46.48  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return(e)

         

Based on net asset value

    2.69 %(b)      44.70     (15.61 )%      (3.73 )%      13.96
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets(f)

         

Total expenses

    0.63     0.60     0.59     0.59     0.59
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses excluding professional fees for foreign withholding tax claims

    0.58     0.59     0.59     0.59     N/A  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

    2.34 %(b)      1.94     2.84     3.23     2.39
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

         

Net assets, end of year (000)

  $ 1,943,979     $ 1,665,944     $ 1,252,107     $ 2,002,860     $ 2,765,550  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate(g)

    5     5     5     7     3
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

(b) 

Reflects the one-time, positive effect of foreign withholding tax claims, net of the associated professional fees, which resulted in the following increases for the year ended March 31,2022:

   

Net investment income per share by $0.18.

   

Total return by 0.36%.

   

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets by 0.34%.

(c) 

The amounts reported for a share outstanding may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses in securities for the fiscal period due to the timing of capital share transactions in relation to the fluctuating market values of the Fund’s underlying securities.

(d) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

(e) 

Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

(f) 

Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

(g) 

Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

    iShares International Developed Property ETF  
 

 

 

 
   

Year Ended

03/31/22

   

Year Ended

03/31/21

   

Year Ended

03/31/20

   

Year Ended

03/31/19

   

Year Ended

03/31/18

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

           $ 36.25              $ 27.97              $ 38.79              $ 38.95              $ 35.50  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

      1.06 (b)        0.94         1.14         1.19         1.17  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(c)

      (0.35       8.19         (9.31       0.23         3.96  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

      0.71         9.13         (8.17       1.42         5.13  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Distributions(d)

                   

From net investment income

      (1.49       (0.85       (2.65       (1.58       (1.68
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions

      (1.49       (0.85       (2.65       (1.58       (1.68
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

    $ 35.47       $ 36.25       $ 27.97       $ 38.79       $ 38.95  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total Return(e)

                   

Based on net asset value

      1.79 %(b)        32.96       (22.52 )%        3.91       14.58
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets(f)

                   

Total expenses

      0.49       0.48       0.48       0.48       0.48
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total expenses excluding professional fees for foreign withholding tax claims

      0.48       N/A         N/A         N/A         N/A  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income

      2.82 %(b)        2.92       3.01       3.16       3.04
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

                   

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $ 63,846       $ 83,385       $ 78,329       $ 131,871       $ 155,780  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate(g)

      12       16       8       9       11
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

(b) 

Reflects the one-time, positive effect of foreign withholding tax claims, net of the associated professional fees, which resulted in the following increases for the year ended March 31, 2022, respectively:

   

Net investment income per share by $0.04.

   

Total return by 0.12%.

   

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets by 0.09%.

(c) 

The amounts reported for a share outstanding may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses in securities for the fiscal period due to the timing of capital share transactions in relation to the fluctuating market values of the Fund’s underlying securities.

(d) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

(e) 

Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

(f) 

Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

(g) 

Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

    iShares International Developed Small Cap Value Factor ETF  
      Period From  
    Year Ended         03/23/21 (a) 
    03/31/22       to 03/31/21  

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

                               $ 34.37                                  $ 34.52  
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income(b)

      1.59         0.16  

Net realized and unrealized loss(c)

      (0.74       (0.31
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

      0.85         (0.15
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Distributions

       

From net investment income

      (1.02        
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions

      (1.02        
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 34.20       $ 34.37  
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total Return(d)

       

Based on net asset value

      2.42       (0.43 )%(e) 
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets(f)

       

Total expenses

      0.40       0.40 %(g) 
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived

      0.30       0.30 %(g) 
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income

      4.55       17.96 %(g) 
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

       

Net assets, end of period (000)

    $ 164,181       $ 6,875  
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate(h)

      35       0 %(e) 
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Commencement of operations.

(b) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

(c) 

The amounts reported for a share outstanding may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses in securities for the fiscal period due to the timing of capital share transactions in relation to the fluctuating market values of the Fund’s underlying securities.

(d) 

Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

(e) 

Not annualized.

(f) 

Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

(g) 

Annualized.

(h) 

Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

        iShares International Dividend Growth ETF  
   

 

 

 
   

Year Ended

03/31/22

   

Year Ended

03/31/21

   

Year Ended

03/31/20

   

Year Ended

03/31/19

   

Year Ended

03/31/18

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

           $ 64.36              $ 45.51              $ 53.81              $ 56.40              $ 51.23  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

      1.74         1.53         1.56         1.51         1.27  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(b)

      0.39         18.87         (8.24       (2.58       5.31  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

      2.13         20.40         (6.68       (1.07       6.58  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Distributions(c)

                   

From net investment income

      (1.47       (1.55       (1.62       (1.52       (1.41
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions

      (1.47       (1.55       (1.62       (1.52       (1.41
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 65.02       $ 64.36       $ 45.51       $ 53.81       $ 56.40  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total Return(d)

                   

Based on net asset value

      3.28       45.29       (12.75 )%        (1.88 )%        12.93
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets(e)

                   

Total expenses

      0.15       0.19       0.22       0.22       0.22
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income

      2.60       2.66       2.81       2.80       2.26
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

                   

Net assets, end of period (000)

    $  321,871       $ 189,855       $ 79,644       $ 75,329       $ 56,397  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

      40       66       35       34       42
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

(b) 

The amounts reported for a share outstanding may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses in securities for the fiscal period due to the timing of capital share transactions in relation to the fluctuating market values of the Fund’s underlying securities.

(c) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

(d) 

Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

(e) 

Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

(f) 

Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

    iShares Latin America 40 ETF  
 

 

 

 
   

Year Ended

03/31/22

   

Year Ended

03/31/21

   

Year Ended

03/31/20

   

Year Ended

03/31/19

   

Year Ended

03/31/18

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

           $ 27.56              $ 18.34              $ 33.24              $ 37.28              $ 31.58  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

      1.70         0.68         0.98         0.88         0.83  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(b)

      3.09         9.09         (14.83       (3.96       5.49  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

      4.79         9.77         (13.85       (3.08       6.32  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Distributions(c)

                   

From net investment income

      (1.99       (0.55       (1.05       (0.96       (0.62
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions

      (1.99       (0.55       (1.05       (0.96       (0.62
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

    $ 30.36       $ 27.56       $ 18.34       $ 33.24       $ 37.28  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total Return(d)

                   

Based on net asset value

      19.25       53.62       (43.05 )%        (7.93 )%        20.38
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets(e)

                   

Total expenses

      0.47       0.48       0.48       0.48       0.48
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income

      6.07       2.78       3.08       2.68       2.43
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

                   

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $ 1,738,190       $ 1,770,590       $ 797,877       $ 1,529,164       $ 1,770,599  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

      27       20       22       20       16
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

(b) 

The amounts reported for a share outstanding may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses in securities for the fiscal period due to the timing of capital share transactions in relation to the fluctuating market values of the Fund’s underlying securities.

(c) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

(d) 

Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

(e) 

Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

(f) 

Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

1.

ORGANIZATION

iShares Trust (the “Trust”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and is authorized to have multiple series or portfolios.

These financial statements relate only to the following funds (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”):

 

   
iShares ETF  

Diversification  

Classification  

 

Asia 50

    Non-diversified    

Emerging Markets Infrastructure

    Non-diversified    

Europe

    Diversified    

International Developed Property

    Diversified    

International Developed Small Cap Value Factor

    Non-diversified    

International Dividend Growth

    Diversified    

Latin America 40

    Non-diversified    

 

2.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), which may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Each Fund is considered an investment company under U.S. GAAP and follows the accounting and reporting guidance applicable to investment companies. Below is a summary of significant accounting policies:

Investment Transactions and Income Recognition: For financial reporting purposes, investment transactions are recorded on the dates the transactions are executed. Realized gains and losses on investment transactions are determined using the specific identification method. Dividend income and capital gain distributions, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date at fair value. Dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed are subsequently recorded when the Funds are informed of the ex-dividend date. Under the applicable foreign tax laws, a withholding tax at various rates may be imposed on capital gains, dividends and interest. Upon notification from issuers or as estimated by management, a portion of the dividend income received from a real estate investment trust may be redesignated as a reduction of cost of the related investment and/or realized gain.

Foreign Currency Translation: Each Fund’s books and records are maintained in U.S. dollars. Securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars using prevailing market rates as quoted by one or more data service providers. Purchases and sales of investments are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Generally, when the U.S. dollar rises in value against a foreign currency, the investments denominated in that currency will lose value; the opposite effect occurs if the U.S. dollar falls in relative value.

Each Fund does not isolate the effect of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates from the effect of fluctuations in the market prices of investments for financial reporting purposes. Accordingly, the effects of changes in exchange rates on investments are not segregated in the Statements of Operations from the effects of changes in market prices of those investments, but are included as a component of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investments. Each Fund reports realized currency gains (losses) on foreign currency related transactions as components of net realized gain (loss) for financial reporting purposes, whereas such components are generally treated as ordinary income for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

Foreign Taxes: The Funds may be subject to foreign taxes (a portion of which may be reclaimable) on income, stock dividends, capital gains on investments, or certain foreign currency transactions. All foreign taxes are recorded in accordance with the applicable foreign tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign jurisdictions in which each Fund invests. These foreign taxes, if any, are paid by each Fund and are reflected in its Statements of Operations as follows: foreign taxes withheld at source are presented as a reduction of income, foreign taxes on securities lending income are presented as a reduction of securities lending income, foreign taxes on stock dividends are presented as “Other foreign taxes”, and foreign taxes on capital gains from sales of investments and foreign taxes on foreign currency transactions are included in their respective net realized gain (loss) categories. Foreign taxes payable or deferred as of March 31, 2022, if any, are disclosed in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

The Funds file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. The Funds may record a reclaim receivable based on collectability, which includes factors such as the jurisdiction’s applicable laws, payment history and market convention. The Statements of Operations includes tax reclaims recorded as well as professional and other fees, if any, associated with recovery of foreign withholding taxes.

Segregation and Collateralization: In cases where a Fund enters into certain investments (e.g., futures contracts) that would be treated as “senior securities” for 1940 Act purposes, a Fund may segregate or designate on its books and record cash or liquid assets having a market value at least equal to the amount of its future obligations under such investments. Doing so allows the investment to be excluded from treatment as a “senior security.” Furthermore, if required by an exchange or counterparty agreement, the Funds may be required to deliver/deposit cash and/or securities to/with an exchange, or broker-dealer or custodian as collateral for certain investments or obligations.

In-kind Redemptions: For financial reporting purposes, in-kind redemptions are treated as sales of securities resulting in realized capital gains or losses to the Funds. Because such gains or losses are not taxable to the Funds and are not distributed to existing Fund shareholders, the gains or losses are reclassified from accumulated net realized gain (loss) to paid-in capital at the end of the Funds’ tax year. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or net asset value (“NAV”) per share.

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)

 

Distributions: Dividends and distributions paid by each Fund are recorded on the ex-dividend dates. Distributions are determined on a tax basis and may differ from net investment income and net realized capital gains for financial reporting purposes. Dividends and distributions are paid in U.S. dollars and cannot be automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Funds. The character and timing of distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP.

Indemnifications: In the normal course of business, each Fund enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations that provide general indemnification. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown because it involves future potential claims against the Funds, which cannot be predicted with any certainty.

 

3.

INVESTMENT VALUATION AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Investment Valuation Policies: Each Fund’s investments are valued at fair value (also referred to as “market value” within the financial statements) each day that the Fund’s listing exchange is open and, for financial reporting purposes, as of the report date. U.S. GAAP defines fair value as the price a fund would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Each Fund determines the fair values of its financial instruments using various independent dealers or pricing services under policies approved by the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board”). If a security’s market price is not readily available or does not otherwise accurately represent the fair value of the security, the security will be valued in accordance with a policy approved by the Board as reflecting fair value. The BlackRock Global Valuation Methodologies Committee (the “Global Valuation Committee”) is the committee formed by management to develop global pricing policies and procedures and to oversee the pricing function for all financial instruments.

Fair Value Inputs and Methodologies: The following methods and inputs are used to establish the fair value of each Fund’s assets and liabilities:

   

Equity investments traded on a recognized securities exchange are valued at that day’s official closing price, as applicable, on the exchange where the stock is primarily traded. Equity investments traded on a recognized exchange for which there were no sales on that day are valued at the last traded price.

   

Investments in open-end U.S. mutual funds (including money market funds) are valued at that day’s published NAV.

   

Futures contracts are valued based on that day’s last reported settlement or trade price on the exchange where the contract is traded.

Generally, trading in foreign instruments is substantially completed each day at various times prior to the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). Each business day, the Funds use current market factors supplied by independent pricing services to value certain foreign instruments (“Systematic Fair Value Price”). The Systematic Fair Value Price is designed to value such foreign securities at fair value as of the close of trading on the NYSE, which follows the close of the local markets.

If events (e.g., market volatility, company announcement or a natural disaster) occur that are expected to materially affect the value of such investment, or in the event that application of these methods of valuation results in a price for an investment that is deemed not to be representative of the market value of such investment, or if a price is not available, the investment will be valued by the Global Valuation Committee, in accordance with a policy approved by the Board as reflecting fair value (“Fair Valued Investments”). The fair valuation approaches that may be used by the Global Valuation Committee include market approach, income approach and cost approach. Valuation techniques such as discounted cash flow, use of market comparables and matrix pricing are types of valuation approaches and are typically used in determining fair value. When determining the price for Fair Valued Investments, the Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate, seeks to determine the price that each Fund might reasonably expect to receive or pay from the current sale or purchase of that asset or liability in an arm’s-length transaction. Fair value determinations shall be based upon all available factors that the Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate, deems relevant and consistent with the principles of fair value measurement. The pricing of all Fair Valued Investments is subsequently reported to the Board or a committee thereof on a quarterly basis.

Fair value pricing could result in a difference between the prices used to calculate a fund’s NAV and the prices used by the fund’s underlying index, which in turn could result in a difference between the fund’s performance and the performance of the fund’s underlying index.

Fair Value Hierarchy: Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. These inputs to valuation techniques are categorized into a fair value hierarchy consisting of three broad levels for financial reporting purposes as follows:

   

Level 1 – Unadjusted price quotations in active markets/exchanges for identical assets or liabilities that each Fund has the ability to access;

   

Level 2 – Other observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market-corroborated inputs); and

   

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available, (including the Global Valuation Committee’s assumptions used in determining the fair value of financial instruments).

The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the fair value hierarchy classification is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Investments classified within Level 3 have significant unobservable inputs used by the Global Valuation Committee in determining the price for Fair Valued Investments. Level 3 investments include equity or debt issued by privately held companies or funds that may not have a secondary market and/or may have a limited number of investors. The categorization of a value determined for financial instruments is based on the pricing transparency of the financial instruments and is not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities.

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)

 

4.

SECURITIES AND OTHER INVESTMENTS

Securities Lending: Each Fund may lend its securities to approved borrowers, such as brokers, dealers and other financial institutions. The borrower pledges and maintains with the Fund collateral consisting of cash, an irrevocable letter of credit issued by an approved bank, or securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government. The initial collateral received by each Fund is required to have a value of at least 102% of the current market value of the loaned securities for securities traded on U.S. exchanges and a value of at least 105% for all other securities. The collateral is maintained thereafter at a value equal to at least 100% of the current value of the securities on loan. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of each business day of the Fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Fund or excess collateral is returned by the Fund, on the next business day. During the term of the loan, each Fund is entitled to all distributions made on or in respect of the loaned securities but does not receive interest income on securities received as collateral. Loans of securities are terminable at any time and the borrower, after notice, is required to return borrowed securities within the standard time period for settlement of securities transactions.

As of period end, any securities on loan were collateralized by cash and/or U.S. Government obligations. Cash collateral invested in money market funds managed by BlackRock Fund Advisors (“BFA”), the Funds’ investment adviser, or its affiliates is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments. Any non-cash collateral received cannot be sold, re-invested or pledged by the Fund, except in the event of borrower default. The securities on loan, if any, are also disclosed in each Fund’s Schedule of Investments. The market value of any securities on loan and the value of any related cash collateral are disclosed in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Securities lending transactions are entered into by the Funds under Master Securities Lending Agreements (each, an “MSLA”) which provide the right, in the event of default (including bankruptcy or insolvency) for the non-defaulting party to liquidate the collateral and calculate a net exposure to the defaulting party or request additional collateral. In the event that a borrower defaults, the Funds, as lender, would offset the market value of the collateral received against the market value of the securities loaned. When the value of the collateral is greater than that of the market value of the securities loaned, the lender is left with a net amount payable to the defaulting party. However, bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against such a right of offset in the event of an MSLA counterparty’s bankruptcy or insolvency. Under the MSLA, absent an event of default, the borrower can resell or re-pledge the loaned securities, and the Funds can reinvest cash collateral received in connection with loaned securities. Upon an event of default, the parties’ obligations to return the securities or collateral to the other party are extinguished, and the parties can resell or re-pledge the loaned securities or the collateral received in connection with the loaned securities in order to satisfy the defaulting party’s net payment obligation for all transactions under the MSLA. The defaulting party remains liable for any deficiency.

As of period end, the following table is a summary of the securities on loan by counterparty which are subject to offset under an MSLA:

 

 

 

iShares ETF and Counterparty

   

Market Value of

Securities on Loan

 

 

   

Cash Collateral

Received

 

(a) 

   

Non-Cash Collateral

Received

 

 

    Net Amount  

 

 

Emerging Markets Infrastructure

       

Barclays Bank PLC

  $ 468,293     $ 468,293     $     $  

Morgan Stanley

    695,071       695,071              
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 1,163,364     $ 1,163,364     $     $  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Europe

       

BNP Paribas SA

  $ 287,496     $ 281,364     $     $ (6,132 )(b) 

Morgan Stanley

    1,159,136       1,159,136              

UBS AG

    718,043       701,093             (16,950 )(b) 

UBS Securities LLC

    331,056       323,241             (7,815 )(b) 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 2,495,731     $ 2,464,834     $     $ (30,897
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

International Developed Property

       

BofA Securities, Inc.

  $ 22,582     $ 22,582     $     $  

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC

    41,889       41,889              

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC

    57,207       57,207              

HSBC Bank PLC

    39,636       39,636              

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC

    84,321       84,321              

Morgan Stanley

    132,125       132,125              

Nomura Securities International, Inc.

    10,558       10,558              

SG Americas Securities LLC

    28,875       28,875              
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 417,193     $ 417,193     $     $  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

International Developed Small Cap Value Factor

       

Barclays Capital, Inc.

  $ 4,522     $ 4,522     $     $  

Jefferies LLC

    12,151       12,151              
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 16,673     $ 16,673     $     $  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)

 

 

 

iShares ETF and Counterparty

   

Market Value of

Securities on Loan

 

 

   

Cash Collateral

Received

 

(a) 

   

Non-Cash Collateral

Received

 

 

    Net Amount  

 

 

Latin America 40

       

Barclays Bank PLC

  $ 1,538,236     $ 1,538,236     $     $  

BNP Paribas SA

    235,815       235,815              

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.

    4,596,555       4,596,555              

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC

    7,446,652       7,446,652              

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.

    20,576       20,576              

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC

    5,776,806       5,776,806              

Morgan Stanley

    3,093,027       3,093,027              
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 22,707,667     $ 22,707,667     $     $  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Collateral received in excess of the market value of securities on loan is not presented in this table. The total cash collateral received by each Fund is disclosed in the Fund’s statement of assets and liabilities.

 
  (b) 

The market value of the loaned securities is determined as of March 31, 2022. Additional collateral is delivered to the Fund on the next business day in accordance with the MSLA. The net amount would be subject to the borrower default indemnity in the event of default by a counterparty.

 

The risks of securities lending include the risk that the borrower may not provide additional collateral when required or may not return the securities when due. To mitigate these risks, each Fund benefits from a borrower default indemnity provided by BlackRock, Inc. (“BlackRock”). BlackRock’s indemnity allows for full replacement of the securities loaned to the extent the collateral received does not cover the value of the securities loaned in the event of borrower default. Each Fund could incur a loss if the value of an investment purchased with cash collateral falls below the market value of the loaned securities or if the value of an investment purchased with cash collateral falls below the value of the original cash collateral received. Such losses are borne entirely by each Fund.

 

5.

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Futures Contracts: Futures contracts are purchased or sold to gain exposure to, or manage exposure to, changes in interest rates (interest rate risk) and changes in the value of equity securities (equity risk) or foreign currencies (foreign currency exchange rate risk).

Futures contracts are exchange-traded agreements between the Funds and a counterparty to buy or sell a specific quantity of an underlying instrument at a specified price and on a specified date. Depending on the terms of a contract, it is settled either through physical delivery of the underlying instrument on the settlement date or by payment of a cash amount on the settlement date. Upon entering into a futures contract, the Funds are required to deposit initial margin with the broker in the form of cash or securities in an amount that varies depending on a contract’s size and risk profile. The initial margin deposit must then be maintained at an established level over the life of the contract. Amounts pledged, which are considered restricted, are included in cash pledged for futures contracts in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Securities deposited as initial margin are designated in the Schedule of Investments and cash deposited, if any, are shown as cash pledged for futures contracts in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Pursuant to the contract, the Funds agree to receive from or pay to the broker an amount of cash equal to the daily fluctuation in market value of the contract (“variation margin”). Variation margin is recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and, if any, shown as variation margin receivable (or payable) on futures contracts in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. When the contract is closed, a realized gain or loss is recorded in the Statements of Operations equal to the difference between the notional amount of the contract at the time it was opened and the notional amount at the time it was closed. The use of futures contracts involves the risk of an imperfect correlation in the movements in the price of futures contracts and interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates or underlying assets.

 

6.

INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Investment Advisory Fees: Pursuant to an Investment Advisory Agreement with the Trust, BFA manages the investment of each Fund’s assets. BFA is a California corporation indirectly owned by BlackRock. Under the Investment Advisory Agreement, BFA is responsible for substantially all expenses of the Funds, except (i) interest and taxes; (ii) brokerage commissions and other expenses connected with the execution of portfolio transactions; (iii) distribution fees; (iv) the advisory fee payable to BFA; and (v) litigation expenses and any extraordinary expenses (in each case as determined by a majority of the independent trustees).

For its investment advisory services to each of the following Funds, BFA is entitled to an annual investment advisory fee, accrued daily and paid monthly by the Funds, based on the average daily net assets of each Fund as follows:

 

   
iShares ETF   Investment Advisory Fee  

Asia 50

    0.50

Emerging Markets Infrastructure

    0.60  

International Developed Property

    0.48  

International Developed Small Cap Value Factor

    0.40  

International Dividend Growth

    0.15  

 

 

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For its investment advisory services to the iShares Europe ETF, BFA is entitled to an annual investment advisory fee, accrued daily and paid monthly by the Fund, based on the Fund’s allocable portion of the aggregate of the average daily net assets of the Fund and certain other iShares funds, as follows:

 

   
Aggregate Average Daily Net Assets   Investment Advisory Fee  

First $12 billion

    0.6000

Over $12 billion, up to and including $18 billion

    0.5700  

Over $18 billion, up to and including $24 billion

    0.5415  

Over $24 billion, up to and including $30 billion

    0.5145  

Over $30 billion

    0.4888  

For its investment advisory services to the iShares Latin America 40 ETF, BFA is entitled to an annual investment advisory fee, accrued daily and paid monthly by the Fund, based on the Fund’s allocable portion of the aggregate of the average daily net assets of the Fund and certain other iShares funds, as follows:

 

   
Aggregate Average Daily Net Assets   Investment Advisory Fee  

First $46 billion

    0.5000

Over $46 billion, up to and including $81 billion

    0.4750  

Over $81 billion, up to and including $111 billion

    0.4513  

Over $111 billion, up to and including $141 billion

    0.4287  

Over $141 billion, up to and including $171 billion

    0.4073  

Over $171 billion

    0.3869  

Prior to July 14, 2021, for its investment advisory services to the iShares Latin America 40 ETF, BFA was entitled to an annual investment advisory fee, accrued daily and paid monthly by the Fund, based on the Fund’s allocable portion of the aggregate of the average daily net assets of the Fund and certain other iShares funds, as follows:

 

   
Aggregate Average Daily Net Assets   Investment Advisory Fee  

First $46 billion

    0.5000

Over $46 billion, up to and including $81 billion

    0.4750  

Over $81 billion, up to and including $111 billion

    0.4513  

Over $111 billion, up to and including $141 billion

    0.4287  

Over $141 billion

    0.4073  

Expense Waivers: A fund may incur its pro rata share of fees and expenses attributable to its investments in other investment companies (“acquired fund fees and expenses”). The total of the investment advisory fee and acquired fund fees and expenses, if any, is a fund’s total annual operating expenses. Total expenses as shown in the Statement of Operations does not include acquired fund fees and expenses.

For the iShares Emerging Markets Infrastructure ETF, BFA has contractually agreed to waive a portion of its investment advisory fee for the Fund through July 31, 2022 in an amount equal to the acquired fund fees and expenses, if any, attributable to the Fund’s investments in other iShares funds. For the iShares International Developed Small Cap Value Factor ETF, BFA has contractually agreed to waive a portion of its investment advisory fee through March 31, 2023 in order to limit the Fund’s total annual operating expenses after fee waiver to 0.30% of average daily net assets.

This amount is included in investment advisory fees waived in the Statements of Operations. For the year ended March 31, 2022, the amounts waived in investment advisory fees pursuant to this arrangement were as follows:

 

   
iShares ETF   Amounts waived      

International Developed Small Cap Value Factor

  $ 25,813      

Distributor: BlackRock Investments, LLC, an affiliate of BFA, is the distributor for each Fund. Pursuant to the distribution agreement, BFA is responsible for any fees or expenses for distribution services provided to the Funds.

Securities Lending: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) has issued an exemptive order which permits BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A. (“BTC”), an affiliate of BFA, to serve as securities lending agent for the Funds, subject to applicable conditions. As securities lending agent, BTC bears all operational costs directly related to securities lending, including any custodial costs. Each Fund is responsible for fees in connection with the investment of cash collateral received for securities on loan (the “collateral investment fees”). The cash collateral is invested in a money market fund, BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional or BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, managed by BFA, or its affiliates. However, BTC has agreed to reduce the amount of securities lending income it receives in order to effectively limit the collateral investment fees each Fund bears to an annual rate of 0.04%. The SL Agency Shares of such money market fund will not be subject to a sales load, distribution fee or service fee. The money market fund in which the cash collateral has been invested may, under certain circumstances, impose a liquidity fee of up to 2% of the value redeemed or temporarily restrict redemptions for up to 10 business days during a 90 day period, in the event that the money market fund’s weekly liquid assets fall below certain thresholds.

Securities lending income is equal to the total of income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral, net of fees and other payments to and from borrowers of securities, and less the collateral investment fees. Each Fund retains a portion of securities lending income and remits the remaining portion to BTC as compensation for its services as securities lending agent.

 

 

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Pursuant to the current securities lending agreement, each Fund retains 82% of securities lending income (which excludes collateral investment fees) and the amount retained can never be less than 70% of the total of securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees.

In addition, commencing the business day following the date that the aggregate securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees generated across all 1940 Act iShares exchange-traded funds (the “iShares ETF Complex”) in that calendar year exceeds a specified threshold, each Fund, pursuant to the securities lending agreement, will retain for the remainder of that calendar year 85% of securities lending income (which excludes collateral investment fees), and the amount retained can never be less than 70% of the total of securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees.

The share of securities lending income earned by each Fund is shown as securities lending income – affiliated – net in its Statements of Operations. For the year ended March 31, 2022, the Funds paid BTC the following amounts for securities lending agent services:

 

   
iShares ETF  

Fees Paid

to BTC

 

Asia 50

  $ 40,106  

Emerging Markets Infrastructure

    1,888  

Europe

    11,567    

International Developed Property

    6,191  

International Developed Small Cap Value Factor

    100  

International Dividend Growth

    1,179  

Latin America 40

    142,102  

Officers and Trustees: Certain officers and/or trustees of the Trust are officers and/or trustees of BlackRock or its affiliates.

Other Transactions: Cross trading is the buying or selling of portfolio securities between funds to which BFA (or an affiliate) serves as investment adviser. At its regularly scheduled quarterly meetings, the Board reviews such transactions as of the most recent calendar quarter for compliance with the requirements and restrictions set forth by Rule 17a-7.

For the year ended March 31, 2022, transactions executed by the Funds pursuant to Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act were as follows:

 

       
iShares ETF   Purchases        Sales       

Net Realized  

Gain (Loss)  

Asia 50

  $  42,911,767        $  27,142,494        $ (6,550,470

Emerging Markets Infrastructure

    420,980          742,704          39,901  

Europe

    9,993,755          6,496,106          (2,933,382

International Developed Property

    785,763          137,745          (90,795

International Developed Small Cap Value Factor

    159,707          664,070          (24,756

International Dividend Growth

    19,437,312          17,708,051            1,139,415  

Latin America 40

    670,101          4,134,799          (3,840,187 )  

Each Fund may invest its positive cash balances in certain money market funds managed by BFA or an affiliate. The income earned on these temporary cash investments is shown as dividends – affiliated in the Statements of Operations.

A fund, in order to improve its portfolio liquidity and its ability to track its underlying index, may invest in shares of other iShares funds that invest in securities in the fund’s underlying index.

 

7.

PURCHASES AND SALES

For the year ended March 31, 2022, purchases and sales of investments, excluding short-term investments and in-kind transactions, were as follows:

 

     
iShares ETF   Purchases        Sales  

Asia 50

  $  336,081,542        $  555,161,077    

Emerging Markets Infrastructure

    6,915,049          3,775,954  

Europe

    134,771,558          97,210,291  

International Developed Property

    9,174,170          10,001,760  

International Developed Small Cap Value Factor

    13,273,273          12,769,183  

International Dividend Growth

    132,392,599          104,183,017  

Latin America 40

    392,487,502          432,439,555  

 

 

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For the year ended March 31, 2022, in-kind transactions were as follows:

 

     
iShares ETF  

In-kind

Purchases

    

In-kind

Sales

 

Asia 50

  $ 1,545,891      $  362,187,608  

Emerging Markets Infrastructure

    2,468,047         

Europe

    306,780,261        28,561,348    

International Developed Property

           18,070,439  

International Developed Small Cap Value Factor

    156,795,759         

International Dividend Growth

    134,320,947        28,055,846  

Latin America 40

    522,327,538        673,976,285  

 

8.

INCOME TAX INFORMATION

Each Fund is treated as an entity separate from the Trust’s other funds for federal income tax purposes. It is each Fund’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income to its shareholders. Therefore, no U.S. federal income tax provision is required.

Management has analyzed tax laws and regulations and their application to the Funds as of March 31, 2022, inclusive of the open tax return years, and does not believe that there are any uncertain tax positions that require recognition of a tax liability in the Funds’ financial statements.

U.S. GAAP requires that certain components of net assets be adjusted to reflect permanent differences between financial and tax reporting. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or NAV per share. As of March 31, 2022, permanent differences attributable to realized gains (losses) from in-kind redemptions were reclassified to the following accounts:

 

     
iShares ETF   Paid-in Capital    

Accumulated  

Earnings (Loss)  

Asia 50

  $ 75,838,491     $ (75,838,491 )  

Emerging Markets Infrastructure

    15,088       (15,088

Europe

    5,059,450       (5,059,450

International Developed Property

    (797,289     797,289  

International Dividend Growth

    6,331,452       (6,331,452

Latin America 40

    40,049,086       (40,049,086

The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:

 

 

iShares ETF  

Year Ended

03/31/22

   

Year Ended

03/31/21

 

 

Asia 50

     

Ordinary income

  $ 35,774,281                    $ 26,020,775  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Emerging Markets Infrastructure

     

Ordinary income

  $ 642,264       $ 404,832  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Europe

     

Ordinary income

  $ 56,175,033       $ 27,830,960  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

International Developed Property

     

Ordinary income

  $ 3,007,345       $ 1,993,212  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 
     
       
iShares ETF  

Year Ended

03/31/22

          

Period Ended

03/31/21

 

International Developed Small Cap Value Factor

     

Ordinary income

  $ 407,661       $  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 
     
       
iShares ETF  

Year Ended

03/31/22

          

Year Ended

03/31/21

 

International Dividend Growth

     

Ordinary income

  $ 5,744,772       $ 3,199,818  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Latin America 40

     

Ordinary income

  $ 99,359,955       $ 24,930,898  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

 

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As of March 31, 2022, the tax components of accumulated net earnings (losses) were as follows:

 

           

iShares ETF

   

Undistributed

Ordinary Income

 

 

    

Non-expiring

Capital Loss

Carryforwards

 

 

(a) 

   

Net Unrealized

Gains (Losses)

 

(b) 

   

Qualified

Late-Year Losses

 

(c) 

    Total  

Asia 50

  $ 7,849,307      $ (68,873,468   $ 70,567,029     $     $ 9,542,868  

Emerging Markets Infrastructure

    79,700        (31,626,395     (986,175           (32,532,870

Europe

    11,800,381        (330,810,465     (22,687,145           (341,697,229

International Developed Property

           (29,854,811     (11,795,754     (48,659     (41,699,224

International Developed Small Cap Value Factor

    1,357,579        (357,587     (1,393,142           (393,150

International Dividend Growth

    1,130,612        (7,114,242     570,941             (5,412,689

Latin America 40

    15,180,750        (861,526,464     (32,566,366           (878,912,080

 

  (a) 

Amounts available to offset future realized capital gains.

 
  (b) 

The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized gains (losses) was attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales, the realization for tax purposes of unrealized gains (losses) on certain futures contracts, the timing and recognition of partnership income, the characterization of corporate actions and the realization for tax purposes of unrealized gains on investments in passive foreign investment companies.

 
  (c) 

The Funds have elected to defer certain qualified late-year losses and recognize such losses in the next taxable year.

 

For the year ended March 31, 2022, the iShares Asia 50 ETF utilized $10,908,954 of its capital loss carryforwards.

A fund may own shares in certain foreign investment entities, referred to, under U.S. tax law, as “passive foreign investment companies.” Such fund may elect to mark-to-market annually the shares of each passive foreign investment company and would be required to distribute to shareholders any such marked-to-market gains.

As of March 31, 2022, gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on cost of investments (including short positions and derivatives, if any) for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

iShares ETF   Tax Cost     

Gross Unrealized

Appreciation

    

Gross Unrealized

Depreciation

   

Net Unrealized  

Appreciation  

(Depreciation)  

Asia 50

  $ 1,803,768,402      $ 442,295,120      $ (371,640,008   $ 70,655,112  

Emerging Markets Infrastructure

    22,668,838        3,918,345        (4,904,255     (985,910

Europe

    1,962,221,709        368,426,669        (391,075,267     (22,648,598

International Developed Property

    75,634,841        4,062,674        (15,842,036     (11,779,362

International Developed Small Cap Value Factor

    164,393,993        5,605,754        (6,997,169     (1,391,415

International Dividend Growth

    319,437,963        23,433,859        (22,695,587     738,272  

Latin America 40

     1,790,707,731        211,949,977        (244,503,803     (32,553,826 )  

 

9.

LINE OF CREDIT

The iShares Asia 50 ETF, iShares Emerging Markets Infrastructure ETF, iShares International Dividend Growth ETF and iShares Latin America 40 ETF, along with certain other iShares funds (“Participating Funds”), are parties to a $300 million credit agreement (“Credit Agreement”) with State Street Bank and Trust Company, which expires on October 15, 2021. The line of credit may be used for temporary or emergency purposes, including redemptions, settlement of trades and rebalancing of portfolio holdings in certain target markets. The Credit Agreement sets specific sub limits on aggregate borrowings based on two tiers of Participating Funds: $300 million with respect to the funds within Tier 1, including the Funds, and $200 million with respect to Tier 2. The Funds may borrow up to the aggregate commitment amount subject to asset coverage and other limitations as specified in the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement has the following terms: a commitment fee of 0.20% per annum on the unused portion of the credit agreement and interest at a rate equal to the higher of (a) the one-month LIBOR rate (not less than zero) plus 1.00% per annum or (b) the U.S. Federal Funds rate (not less than zero) plus 1.00% per annum on amounts borrowed. The commitment fee is generally allocated to each Participating Fund based on the lesser of a Participating Fund’s relative exposure to certain target markets or a Participating Fund’s maximum borrowing amount as set forth by the terms of the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement was terminated on August 12, 2021.

During the year ended March 31, 2022, the iShares Asia 50 ETF, iShares Emerging Markets Infrastructure ETF and iShares Latin America 40 ETF did not borrow under the Credit Agreement.

For the year ended March 31, 2022, the maximum amount borrowed, the average daily borrowing and the weighted average interest rate, if any, under the Credit Agreement were as follows:

 

           
iShares ETF  

Maximum

Amount

Borrowed

   

    

    

Average

Borrowing

            

Weighted

Average

Interest Rates

 

International Dividend Growth

  $ 1,000,000              $ 16,438                 1.09

 

 

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Effective August 13, 2021, iShares Asia 50 ETF, iShares Emerging Markets Infrastructure ETF, iShares International Dividend Growth ETF and iShares Latin America 40 ETF, along with certain other iShares funds (“Participating Funds”), are parties to a $800 million credit agreement (“Syndicated Credit Agreement”) with a group of lenders, which expires on August 12, 2022. The line of credit may be used for temporary or emergency purposes, including redemptions, settlement of trades and rebalancing of portfolio holdings in certain target markets. The Funds may borrow up to the aggregate commitment amount subject to asset coverage and other limitations as specified in the Syndicated Credit Agreement. The Syndicated Credit Agreement has the following terms: a commitment fee of 0.15% per annum on the unused portion of the credit agreement and interest at a rate equal to the higher of (a) the one-month LIBOR rate (not less than zero) plus 1.00% per annum or (b) the U.S. Federal Funds rate (not less than zero) plus 1.00% per annum on amounts borrowed. The commitment fee is generally allocated to each Participating Fund based on the lesser of a Participating Fund’s relative exposure to certain target markets or a Participating Fund’s maximum borrowing amount as set forth by the terms of the Syndicated Credit Agreement.

During the year ended March 31, 2022, the iShares Asia 50 ETF, iShares Emerging Markets Infrastructure ETF and iShares Latin America 40 ETF did not borrow under the Syndicated Credit Agreement.

For the year ended March 31, 2022, the maximum amount borrowed, the average daily borrowing and the weighted average interest rate, if any, under the Syndicated Credit Agreement were as follows:

 

           
iShares ETF  

Maximum

Amount

Borrowed

   

  

    

Average

Borrowing

            

Weighted

Average

Interest Rates

 

International Dividend Growth

  $ 670,000              $ 24,507                 1.23

 

10.

PRINCIPAL RISKS

In the normal course of business, each Fund invests in securities or other instruments and may enter into certain transactions, and such activities subject the Fund to various risks, including, among others, fluctuations in the market (market risk) or failure of an issuer to meet all of its obligations. The value of securities or other instruments may also be affected by various factors, including, without limitation: (i) the general economy; (ii) the overall market as well as local, regional or global political and/or social instability; (iii) regulation, taxation or international tax treaties between various countries; or (iv) currency, interest rate or price fluctuations. Local, regional or global events such as war, acts of terrorism, the spread of infectious illness or other public health issues, recessions, or other events could have a significant impact on the Funds and their investments. Each Fund’s prospectus provides details of the risks to which the Fund is subject.

BFA uses a “passive” or index approach to try to achieve each Fund’s investment objective following the securities included in its underlying index during upturns as well as downturns. BFA does not take steps to reduce market exposure or to lessen the effects of a declining market. Divergence from the underlying index and the composition of the portfolio is monitored by BFA.

The Funds may be exposed to additional risks when reinvesting cash collateral in money market funds that do not seek to maintain a stable NAV per share of $1.00, which may be subject to redemption gates or liquidity fees under certain circumstances.

Market Risk: Investments in the securities of issuers domiciled in countries with emerging capital markets involve certain additional risks that do not generally apply to investments in securities of issuers in more developed capital markets, such as (i) low or nonexistent trading volume, resulting in a lack of liquidity and increased volatility in prices for such securities; (ii) uncertain national policies and social, political and economic instability, increasing the potential for expropriation of assets, confiscatory taxation, high rates of inflation or unfavorable diplomatic developments; (iii) lack of publicly available or reliable information about issuers as a result of not being subject to the same degree of regulatory requirements and accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards; and (iv) possible fluctuations in exchange rates, differing legal systems and the existence or possible imposition of exchange controls, custodial restrictions or other foreign or U.S. governmental laws or restrictions applicable to such investments.

An outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus has developed into a global pandemic and has resulted in closing borders, quarantines, disruptions to supply chains and customer activity, as well as general concern and uncertainty. The impact of this pandemic, and other global health crises that may arise in the future, could affect the economies of many nations, individual companies and the market in general in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen at the present time. This pandemic may result in substantial market volatility and may adversely impact the prices and liquidity of a fund’s investments. Although vaccines have been developed and approved for use by various governments, the duration of this pandemic and its effects cannot be determined with certainty.

Valuation Risk: The market values of equities, such as common stocks and preferred securities or equity related investments, such as futures and options, may decline due to general market conditions which are not specifically related to a particular company. They may also decline due to factors which affect a particular industry or industries. A fund may invest in illiquid investments. An illiquid investment is any investment that a fund reasonably expects cannot be sold or disposed of in current market conditions in seven calendar days or less without the sale or disposition significantly changing the market value of the investment. A fund may experience difficulty in selling illiquid investments in a timely manner at the price that it believes the investments are worth. Prices may fluctuate widely over short or extended periods in response to company, market or economic news. Markets also tend to move in cycles, with periods of rising and falling prices. This volatility may cause a fund’s NAV to experience significant increases or decreases over short periods of time. If there is a general decline in the securities and other markets, the NAV of a fund may lose value, regardless of the individual results of the securities and other instruments in which a fund invests.

The price each Fund could receive upon the sale of any particular portfolio investment may differ from each Fund’s valuation of the investment, particularly for securities that trade in thin or volatile markets or that are valued using a fair valuation technique or a price provided by an independent pricing service. Changes to significant unobservable inputs and assumptions (i.e., publicly traded company multiples, growth rate, time to exit) due to the lack of observable inputs.

 

 

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Counterparty Credit Risk: The Funds may be exposed to counterparty credit risk, or the risk that an entity may fail to or be unable to perform on its commitments related to unsettled or open transactions, including making timely interest and/or principal payments or otherwise honoring its obligations. The Funds manage counterparty credit risk by entering into transactions only with counterparties that the Manager believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. Financial assets, which potentially expose the Funds to market, issuer and counterparty credit risks, consist principally of financial instruments and receivables due from counterparties. The extent of the Funds’ exposure to market, issuer and counterparty credit risks with respect to these financial assets is approximately their value recorded in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, less any collateral held by the Funds.

A derivative contract may suffer a mark-to-market loss if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the market rates or values of the underlying instrument. Losses can also occur if the counterparty does not perform under the contract.

With exchange-traded futures, there is less counterparty credit risk to the Funds since the exchange or clearinghouse, as counterparty to such instruments, guarantees against a possible default. The clearinghouse stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract; therefore, credit risk is limited to failure of the clearinghouse. While offset rights may exist under applicable law, a Fund does not have a contractual right of offset against a clearing broker or clearinghouse in the event of a default (including the bankruptcy or insolvency). Additionally, credit risk exists in exchange-traded futures with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a clearing broker’s customer accounts. While clearing brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a clearing broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the clearing broker for all its clients, typically the shortfall would be allocated on a pro rata basis across all the clearing broker’s customers, potentially resulting in losses to the Funds.

Concentration Risk: A diversified portfolio, where this is appropriate and consistent with a fund’s objectives, minimizes the risk that a price change of a particular investment will have a material impact on the NAV of a fund. The investment concentrations within each Fund’s portfolio are disclosed in its Schedule of Investments.

Certain Funds invest a significant portion of their assets in issuers located in a single country or a limited number of countries. When a Fund concentrates its investments in this manner, it assumes the risk that economic, regulatory, political and social conditions in that country or those countries may have a significant impact on the fund and could affect the income from, or the value or liquidity of, the Fund’s portfolio. Unanticipated or sudden political or social developments may cause uncertainty in the markets and as a result adversely affect the Fund’s investments. Foreign issuers may not be subject to the same uniform accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards and practices as used in the United States. Foreign securities markets may also be more volatile and less liquid than U.S. securities and may be less subject to governmental supervision not typically associated with investing in U.S. securities. Investment percentages in specific countries are presented in the Schedule of Investments.

Certain Funds invest a significant portion of their assets in securities of issuers located in Europe or with significant exposure to European issuers or countries. The European financial markets have recently experienced volatility and adverse trends due to concerns about economic downturns in, or rising government debt levels of, several European countries as well as acts of war in the region. These events may spread to other countries in Europe and may affect the value and liquidity of certain of the Funds’ investments.

Responses to the financial problems by European governments, central banks and others, including austerity measures and reforms, may not work, may result in social unrest and may limit future growth and economic recovery or have other unintended consequences. Further defaults or restructurings by governments and others of their debt could have additional adverse effects on economies, financial markets and asset valuations around the world. The United Kingdom has withdrawn from the European Union, and one or more other countries may withdraw from the European Union and/or abandon the Euro, the common currency of the European Union. The impact of these actions, especially if they occur in a disorderly fashion, is not clear but could be significant and far reaching. In addition, Russia launched a large-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022. The extent and duration of the military action, resulting sanctions and resulting future market disruptions in the region are impossible to predict, but could be significant and have a severe adverse effect on the region, including significant negative impacts on the economy and the markets for certain securities and commodities, such as oil and natural gas, as well as other sectors.

Certain Funds invest a significant portion of their assets in securities of issuers located in China or with significant exposure to Chinese issuers or countries. Investments in Chinese securities, including certain Hong Kong-listed securities, involves risks specific to China. China may be subject to considerable degrees of economic, political and social instability and demonstrates significantly higher volatility from time to time in comparison to developed markets. Chinese markets generally continue to experience inefficiency, volatility and pricing anomalies resulting from governmental influence, a lack of publicly available information and/or political and social instability. Internal social unrest or confrontations with other neighboring countries may disrupt economic development in China and result in a greater risk of currency fluctuations, currency non-convertibility, interest rate fluctuations and higher rates of inflation. Incidents involving China’s or the region’s security may cause uncertainty in Chinese markets and may adversely affect the Chinese economy and a fund’s investments. Reduction in spending on Chinese products and services, institution of tariffs or other trade barriers, or a downturn in any of the economies of China’s key trading partners may have an adverse impact on the Chinese economy. In addition, measures may be taken to limit the flow of capital and/or sanctions may be imposed, which could prohibit or restrict the ability to own or transfer fund assets and may also include retaliatory actions, such as seizure of fund assets.

Certain Funds invest a significant portion of their assets in securities of issuers located in Asia or with significant exposure to Asian issuers or countries. The Asian financial markets have recently experienced volatility and adverse trends due to concerns in several Asian countries regarding monetary policy, government intervention in the markets, rising government debt levels or economic downturns. These events may spread to other countries in Asia and may affect the value and liquidity of certain of the Funds’ investments.

Certain Funds invest a significant portion of their assets in securities within a single or limited number of market sectors. When a Fund concentrates its investments in this manner, it assumes the risk that economic, regulatory, political and social conditions affecting such sectors may have a significant impact on the fund and could affect the income from, or the value or liquidity of, the fund’s portfolio.

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)

 

Significant Shareholder Redemption Risk: Certain shareholders may own or manage a substantial amount of fund shares and/or hold their fund investments for a limited period of time. Large redemptions of fund shares by these shareholders may force a Fund to sell portfolio securities, which may negatively impact the fund’s NAV, increase the fund’s brokerage costs, and/or accelerate the realization of taxable income/gains and cause the fund to make additional taxable distributions to shareholders.

LIBOR Transition Risk: The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority announced a phase out of the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). Although many LIBOR rates ceased to be published or no longer are representative of the underlying market they seek to measure after December 31, 2021, a selection of widely used USD LIBOR rates will continue to be published through June 2023 in order to assist with the transition. The Funds may be exposed to financial instruments tied to LIBOR to determine payment obligations, financing terms, hedging strategies or investment value. The transition process away from LIBOR might lead to increased volatility and illiquidity in markets for, and reduce the effectiveness of new hedges placed against instruments whose terms currently include LIBOR. The ultimate effect of the LIBOR transition process on the Funds is uncertain.

 

11.

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

Capital shares are issued and redeemed by each Fund only in aggregations of a specified number of shares or multiples thereof (“Creation Units”) at NAV. Except when aggregated in Creation Units, shares of each Fund are not redeemable.

Transactions in capital shares were as follows:

 

 

 
   

Year Ended

03/31/22

   

Year Ended

03/31/21

 
 

 

 

     

 

 

 
iShares ETF   Shares           Amount           Shares           Amount  

 

 

Asia 50

         

Shares sold

    550,000             $ 50,293,530         16,500,000             $ 1,320,555,253  

Shares redeemed

    (8,000,000       (674,686,270             (500,000       (40,047,103
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

    (7,450,000     $ (624,392,740       16,000,000       $ 1,280,508,150  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Emerging Markets Infrastructure

         

Shares sold

    250,000       $ 5,705,641               $  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Europe

         

Shares sold

    6,250,000       $ 340,588,053         2,250,000       $ 86,142,285  

Shares redeemed

    (650,000       (29,123,281       (4,450,000       (165,293,760
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

    5,600,000       $ 311,464,772         (2,200,000     $ (79,151,475
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

International Developed Property

         

Shares sold

          $ 58         2,800,000       $ 86,165,116  

Shares redeemed

    (500,000       (18,963,122       (3,300,000       (105,623,418
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net decrease

    (500,000     $ (18,963,064       (500,000     $ (19,458,302
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

 

 
   

Year Ended

03/31/22

   

Period Ended

03/31/21

 
 

 

 

     

 

 

 
iShares ETF   Shares           Amount           Shares           Amount  

 

 

International Developed Small Cap Value Factor
Shares sold

    4,600,000             $ 157,695,420               200,000             $ 6,879,101  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

 

 
   

Year Ended

03/31/22

   

Year Ended

03/31/21

 
 

 

 

     

 

 

 
iShares ETF   Shares           Amount           Shares           Amount  

 

 

International Dividend Growth

         

Shares sold

    2,450,000             $ 165,044,172               2,150,000             $ 132,833,399  

Shares redeemed

    (450,000       (30,093,171       (950,000       (55,518,248
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase

    2,000,000       $ 134,951,001         1,200,000       $ 77,315,151  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Latin America 40

         

Shares sold

    25,250,000       $ 664,304,225         37,000,000       $ 972,094,694  

Shares redeemed

    (32,250,000       (864,241,731       (16,250,000       (327,756,339
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

    (7,000,000     $ (199,937,506       20,750,000       $ 644,338,355  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

The consideration for the purchase of Creation Units of a fund in the Trust generally consists of the in-kind deposit of a designated portfolio of securities and a specified amount of cash. Certain funds in the Trust may be offered in Creation Units solely or partially for cash in U.S. dollars. Investors purchasing and redeeming Creation Units may pay a purchase transaction fee and a redemption transaction fee directly to State Street Bank and Trust Company, the Trust’s administrator, to offset transfer and other

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)

 

transaction costs associated with the issuance and redemption of Creation Units, including Creation Units for cash. Investors transacting in Creation Units for cash may also pay an additional variable charge to compensate the relevant fund for certain transaction costs (i.e., stamp taxes, taxes on currency or other financial transactions, and brokerage costs) and market impact expenses relating to investing in portfolio securities. Such variable charges, if any, are included in shares sold in the table above.

From time to time, settlement of securities related to in-kind contributions or in-kind redemptions may be delayed. In such cases, securities related to in-kind transactions are reflected as a receivable or a payable in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

12.

FOREIGN WITHHOLDING TAX CLAIMS

The iShares Europe ETF and iShares International Developed Property ETF have filed claims to recover taxes withheld by Sweden on dividend income based upon certain provisions in the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. The Funds have recorded a receivable for all recoverable taxes withheld by Sweden based upon determinations made by Swedish tax authorities. Professional and other fees associated with the filing of tax claims in Sweden that result in the recovery of foreign withholding taxes have been approved by the Board as appropriate expenses of the Funds. The Funds continue to evaluate developments in Sweden, for potential impacts to the receivables and associated professional fees payable. Swedish tax claims receivable and related liabilities are disclosed in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Collection of this receivable, and any subsequent payment of associated liabilities, depends upon determinations made by Swedish tax authorities.

The iShares Europe ETF is expected to seek a closing agreement with the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) to address any prior years’ U.S. income tax liabilities attributable to Fund shareholders resulting from the recovery of foreign taxes. The closing agreement would result in the Fund paying a compliance fee to the IRS, on behalf of its shareholders, representing the estimated tax savings generated from foreign tax credits claimed by Fund shareholders on their tax returns in prior years. The Fund has accrued a liability for the estimated IRS compliance fee related to foreign withholding tax claims, which is disclosed in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The actual IRS compliance fee may differ from the estimate and that difference may be material.

 

13.

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Funds through the date the financial statements were available to be issued and has determined that there were no subsequent events requiring adjustment or additional disclosure in the financial statements.

 

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Trustees of iShares Trust and

Shareholders of iShares Asia 50 ETF, iShares Emerging Markets Infrastructure ETF, iShares Europe ETF, iShares International Developed Property ETF, iShares International Developed Small Cap Value Factor ETF, iShares International Dividend Growth ETF and iShares Latin America 40 ETF

Opinions on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of iShares Asia 50 ETF, iShares Emerging Markets Infrastructure ETF, iShares Europe ETF, iShares International Developed Property ETF, iShares International Developed Small Cap Value Factor ETF, iShares International Dividend Growth ETF and iShares Latin America 40 ETF (seven of the funds constituting iShares Trust, hereafter collectively referred to as the “Funds”) as of March 31, 2022, the related statements of operations and changes in net assets for each of the periods indicated in the table below, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Funds as of March 31, 2022, the results of each of their operations and the changes in each of their net assets for each of the periods indicated in the table below and each of the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

 

iShares Asia 50 ETF, iShares Emerging Markets Infrastructure ETF, iShares Europe ETF, iShares International Developed Property ETF, iShares International Dividend Growth ETF and iShares Latin America 40 ETF: statements of operations for the year ended March 31, 2022 and statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended March 31, 2022.

 

 

iShares International Developed Small Cap Value Factor ETF: statement of operations for the year ended March 31, 2022 and statements of changes in net assets for the year ended March 31, 2022 and the period March 23, 2021 (commencement of operations) to March 31, 2021.

 

Basis for Opinions

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Funds’ financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of March 31, 2022 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

May 24, 2022

We have served as the auditor of one or more BlackRock investment companies since 2000.

 

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Important Tax Information (unaudited)

 

The following amounts, or maximum amounts allowable by law, are hereby designated as qualified dividend income for individuals for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022:

 

   
iShares ETF    Qualified Dividend
Income
 

Asia 50

   $ 22,733,367  

Emerging Markets Infrastructure

     399,343  

Europe

     64,044,996  

International Developed Property

     1,317,261  

International Developed Small Cap Value Factor

     1,186,552    

International Dividend Growth

     7,123,411  

Latin America 40

     98,638,909  

The Funds intend to pass through to their shareholders the following amounts, or maximum amounts allowable by law, of foreign source income earned and foreign taxes paid for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022:

 

     
iShares ETF    Foreign Source
Income Earned
      

Foreign

Taxes Paid

 

Asia 50

   $ 54,338,855        $  7,333,996  

Emerging Markets Infrastructure

     780,653          26,276  

Europe

     64,816,995           

International Developed Property

     3,072,184          133,329  

International Developed Small Cap Value Factor

     1,443,366          67,354  

International Dividend Growth

     7,936,613          872,385  

Latin America 40

     111,853,361          4,322,077    

The following percentage, or maximum percentage allowable by law, of ordinary income distributions paid during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 qualified for the dividends-received deduction for corporate shareholders:

 

   
iShares ETF    Dividends-Received
Deduction
 

Latin America 40

     0.96

 

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Statement Regarding Liquidity Risk Management Program (unaudited)

 

In compliance with Rule 22e-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Liquidity Rule”), iShares Trust (the “Trust”) has adopted and implemented a liquidity risk management program (the “Program”) for iShares Asia 50 ETF, iShares Emerging Markets Infrastructure ETF, iShares Europe ETF, iShares International Developed Property ETF, iShares International Developed Small Cap Value Factor ETF, iShares International Dividend Growth ETF and iShares Latin America 40 ETF (the “Funds” or “ETFs”), each a series of the Trust, which is reasonably designed to assess and manage each Fund’s liquidity risk.

The Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of the Trust, on behalf of the Funds, met on December 9, 2021 (the “Meeting”) to review the Program. The Board previously appointed BlackRock Fund Advisors (“BlackRock”), the investment adviser to the Funds, as the program administrator for each Fund’s Program. BlackRock also previously delegated oversight of the Program to the 40 Act Liquidity Risk Management Committee (the “Committee”). At the Meeting, the Committee, on behalf of BlackRock, provided the Board with a report that addressed the operation of the Program and assessed its adequacy and effectiveness of implementation, including the management of each Fund’s Highly Liquid Investment Minimum (“HLIM”) where applicable, and any material changes to the Program (the “Report”). The Report covered the period from October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021 (the “Program Reporting Period”).

The Report described the Program’s liquidity classification methodology for categorizing each Fund’s investments (including derivative transactions) into one of four liquidity buckets. It also referenced the methodology used by BlackRock to establish each Fund’s HLIM and noted that the Committee reviews and ratifies the HLIM assigned to each Fund no less frequently than annually. The Report also discussed notable events affecting liquidity over the Program Reporting Period, including extended market holidays and the imposition of capital controls in certain non-U.S. countries.

The Report noted that the Program complied with the key factors for consideration under the Liquidity Rule for assessing, managing and periodically reviewing each Fund’s liquidity risk, as follows:

 

  a)  

The Fund’s investment strategy and liquidity of portfolio investments during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions. During the Program Reporting Period, the Committee reviewed whether each Fund’s strategy is appropriate for an open-end fund structure, with a focus on funds with more significant and consistent holdings of less liquid and illiquid assets. The Committee also factored a fund’s concentration in an issuer into the liquidity classification methodology by taking issuer position sizes into account. Derivative exposure was also considered in the calculation of a fund’s liquidity bucketing. Finally, a factor for consideration under the Liquidity Rule is a Fund’s use of borrowings for investment purposes. However, the Funds do not borrow for investment purposes.

 

  b)  

Short-term and long-term cash flow projections during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions. During the Program Reporting Period, the Committee reviewed historical redemption activity and used this information as a component to establish each ETF’s reasonably anticipated trading size (“RATS”). The Committee may also take into consideration a fund’s shareholder ownership concentration (which, depending on product type and distribution channel, may or may not be available), a fund’s distribution channels, and the degree of certainty associated with a fund’s short-term and long-term cash flow projections.

 

  c)  

Holdings of cash and cash equivalents, as well as borrowing arrangements. The Committee considered that ETFs generally do not hold more than de minimis amounts of cash. While the ETFs generally do not engage in borrowing, certain of the ETFs have the flexibility to draw on a line of credit to meet redemption requests or facilitate settlements.

 

  d)  

The relationship between an ETF’s portfolio liquidity and the way in which, and the prices and spreads at which, ETF shares trade, including the efficiency of the arbitrage function and the level of active participation by market participants, including authorized participants. The Committee monitored the prevailing bid/ask spread and the ETF price premium (or discount) to NAV for all ETFs and reviewed any persistent deviations from long-term averages.

 

  e)  

The effect of the composition of baskets on the overall liquidity of an ETF’s portfolio. In reviewing the linkage between the composition of custom baskets accepted by an ETF and any significant change in the liquidity profile of such ETF, the Committee reviewed changes in the proportion of each ETF’s portfolio comprised of less liquid and illiquid holdings to determine if applicable thresholds were met requiring enhanced review.

As part of BlackRock’s continuous review of the effectiveness of the Program, the Committee made the following material changes to the Program: (1) updates to certain model components in the Program’s methodology; and (2) certain iShares Funds entered into a $800 million credit agreement with a group of lenders that replaced a previous liquidity facility. The Report provided to the Board stated that the Committee concluded that based on the operation of the functions, as described in the Report, the Program is operating as intended and is effective in implementing the requirements of the Liquidity Rule.

 

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Supplemental Information (unaudited)

 

Regulation Regarding Derivatives

On October 28, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted regulations governing the use of derivatives by registered investment companies (“Rule 18f-4”). The Funds will be required to implement and comply with Rule 18f-4 by August 19, 2022. Once implemented, Rule 18f-4 will impose limits on the amount of derivatives a fund can enter into, eliminate the asset segregation framework currently used by funds to comply with Section 18 of the 1940 Act, treat derivatives as senior securities and require funds whose use of derivatives is more than a limited specified exposure amount to establish and maintain a comprehensive derivatives risk management program and appoint a derivatives risk manager.

Section 19(a) Notices

The amounts and sources of distributions reported are estimates and are being provided pursuant to regulatory requirements and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources for tax reporting purposes will depend upon each Fund’s investment experience during the year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. Shareholders will receive a Form 1099-DIV each calendar year that will inform them how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

March 31, 2022

 

       
   

Total Cumulative Distributions

for the Fiscal Year

          

% Breakdown of the Total Cumulative

Distributions for the Fiscal Year

 
 

 

 

     

 

 

 
iShares ETF   Net
Investment
Income
    Net Realized
Capital Gains
    Return of
Capital
    Total Per
Share
           Net
Investment
Income
    Net Realized
Capital Gains
    Return of
Capital
    Total Per
Share
 

Asia 50(a)

  $ 1.152662     $     $  0.022759     $  1.175421         98         2     100

Emerging Markets Infrastructure(a)

    0.956778             0.009332       0.966110         99             1       100  

Europe(a)

    1.481609             0.044860       1.526469         97             3       100  

International Developed Property(a)

    1.326316             0.162190       1.488506         89             11       100  

International Developed Small Cap Value Factor(a)

    0.624090             0.395061       1.019151         61             39       100  

International Dividend Growth

    1.467391                   1.467391         100                   100  

Latin America 40(a)

    1.971073             0.015797       1.986870               99             1       100  

 

  (a) 

The Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its net investment income and net realized capital gains; therefore, a portion of the distribution may be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the shareholder’s investment in the Fund is returned to the shareholder. A return of capital does not necessarily reflect the Fund’s investment performance and should not be confused with “yield” or “income”. When distributions exceed total return performance, the difference will incrementally reduce the Fund’s net asset value per share.

 

Premium/Discount Information

Information on the Fund’s net asset value, market price, premiums and discounts, and bid-ask spreads can be found at iShares.com.

 

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Trustee and Officer Information

 

The Board of Trustees has responsibility for the overall management and operations of the Funds, including general supervision of the duties performed by BFA and other service providers. Each Trustee serves until he or she resigns, is removed, dies, retires or becomes incapacitated. Each officer shall hold office until his or her successor is elected and qualifies or until his or her death, resignation or removal. Trustees who are not “interested persons” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust are referred to as independent trustees (“Independent Trustees”).

The registered investment companies advised by BFA or its affiliates (the “BlackRock-advised Funds”) are organized into one complex of open-end equity, multi-asset, index and money market funds and ETFs (the “BlackRock Multi-Asset Complex”), one complex of closed-end funds and open-end non-index fixed-income funds (including ETFs) (the “BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex”) and one complex of ETFs (“Exchange-Traded Fund Complex”) (each, a “BlackRock Fund Complex”). Each Fund is included in the Exchange-Traded Fund Complex. Each Trustee also serves as a Director of iShares, Inc. and a Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust and, as a result, oversees all of the funds within the Exchange-Traded Fund Complex, which consists of 378 funds as of March 31, 2022. With the exception of Robert S. Kapito, Salim Ramji and Charles Park, the address of each Trustee and officer is c/o BlackRock, Inc., 400 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94105. The address of Mr. Kapito, Mr. Ramji and Mr. Park is c/o BlackRock, Inc., Park Avenue Plaza, 55 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10055. The Board has designated John E. Kerrigan as its Independent Board Chair. Additional information about the Funds’ Trustees and officers may be found in the Funds’ combined Statement of Additional Information, which is available without charge, upon request, by calling toll-free 1-800-iShares (1-800-474-2737).

 

Interested Trustees
       
 Name (Age)    Position(s)   

Principal Occupation(s)

During the Past 5 Years

       Other Directorships Held by Trustee    

Robert S. Kapito(a)

(65)

   Trustee (since 2009).   

President, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2006); Vice Chairman of BlackRock, Inc. and Head of BlackRock’s Portfolio Management Group (since its formation in 1998) and BlackRock, Inc.’s predecessor entities (since 1988); Trustee, University of Pennsylvania (since 2009); President of Board of Directors, Hope & Heroes Children’s Cancer Fund (since 2002).

   Director of BlackRock, Inc. (since 2006); Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2009); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011); Trustee of iShares Trust (since 2009).

Salim Ramji(b)

(51)

   Trustee (since 2019).   

Senior Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2014); Global Head of BlackRock’s ETF and Index Investments Business (since 2019); Head of BlackRock’s U.S. Wealth Advisory Business (2015-2019); Global Head of Corporate Strategy, BlackRock, Inc. (2014-2015); Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company (2010-2014).

   Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2019); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2019); Trustee of iShares Trust (since 2019).

(a)  Robert S. Kapito is deemed to be an “interested person” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust due to his affiliations with BlackRock, Inc. and its affiliates.

(b)  Salim Ramji is deemed to be an “interested person” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust due to his affiliations with BlackRock, Inc. and its affiliates.

Independent Trustees
       
 Name (Age)    Position(s)   

Principal Occupation(s)

During the Past 5 Years

   Other Directorships Held by Trustee

John E. Kerrigan

(66)

   Trustee (since 2005); Independent Board Chair (since 2022).   

Chief Investment Officer, Santa Clara University (since 2002).

   Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2005); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011); Trustee of iShares Trust (since 2005); Independent Board Chair of iShares, Inc. and iShares Trust and iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2022).

Jane D. Carlin

(66)

   Trustee (since 2015); Risk Committee Chair (since 2016).   

Consultant (since 2012); Member of the Audit Committee (2012-2018), Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee (2017-2018) and Director of PHH Corporation (mortgage solutions) (2012-2018); Managing Director and Global Head of Financial Holding Company Governance & Assurance and the Global Head of Operational Risk Management of Morgan Stanley (2006-2012).

   Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2015); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2015); Trustee of iShares Trust (since 2015); Member of the Audit Committee (since 2016), Chair of the Audit Committee (since 2020) and Director of The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (since 2016).

Richard L. Fagnani

(67)

   Trustee (since 2017); Audit Committee Chair (since 2019).   

Partner, KPMG LLP (2002-2016).

   Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2017); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2017); Trustee of iShares Trust (since 2017).

 

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Trustee and Officer Information  (continued)

 

Independent Trustees (continued)
       
 Name (Age)    Position(s)   

Principal Occupation(s)

During the Past 5 Years

       Other Directorships Held by Trustee    

Cecilia H. Herbert

(73)

   Trustee (since 2005); Nominating and Governance and Equity Plus Committee Chairs (since 2022).    Chair of the Finance Committee (since 2019) and Trustee and Member of the Finance, Audit and Quality Committees of Stanford Health Care (since 2016); Trustee of WNET, New York’s public media company (since 2011) and Member of the Audit Committee (since 2018) and Investment Committee (since 2011); Chair (1994-2005) and Member (since 1992) of the Investment Committee, Archdiocese of San Francisco; Trustee of Forward Funds (14 portfolios) (2009-2018); Trustee of Salient MF Trust (4 portfolios) (2015-2018); Director (1998-2013) and President (2007-2011) of the Board of Directors, Catholic Charities CYO; Trustee (2002-2011) and Chair of the Finance and Investment Committee (2006-2010) of the Thacher School; Director of the Senior Center of Jackson Hole (since 2020).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2005); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011); Trustee of iShares Trust (since 2005); Trustee of Thrivent Church Loan and Income Fund (since 2019).

Drew E. Lawton

(63)

   Trustee (since 2017); 15(c) Committee Chair (since 2017).    Senior Managing Director of New York Life Insurance Company (2010-2015).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2017); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2017); Trustee of iShares Trust (since 2017).

John E. Martinez

(60)

   Trustee (since 2003); Securities Lending Committee Chair (since 2019).    Director of Real Estate Equity Exchange, Inc. (since 2005); Director of Cloudera Foundation (2017-2020); and Director of Reading Partners (2012-2016).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2003); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011); Trustee of iShares Trust (since 2003).

Madhav V. Rajan

(57)

   Trustee (since 2011); Fixed Income Plus Committee Chair (since 2019).    Dean, and George Pratt Shultz Professor of Accounting, University of Chicago Booth School of Business (since 2017); Advisory Board Member (since 2016) and Director (since 2020) of C.M. Capital Corporation; Chair of the Board for the Center for Research in Security Prices, LLC (since 2020); Robert K. Jaedicke Professor of Accounting, Stanford University Graduate School of Business (2001-2017); Professor of Law (by courtesy), Stanford Law School (2005-2017); Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Head of MBA Program, Stanford University Graduate School of Business (2010-2016).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2011); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011); Trustee of iShares Trust (since 2011).
Officers
     
 Name (Age)    Position(s)   

Principal Occupation(s)

During the Past 5 Years

Armando Senra

(50)

  

President

(since 2019).

   Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2007); Head of U.S., Canada and Latam iShares, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2019); Head of Latin America Region, BlackRock, Inc. (2006-2019); Managing Director, Bank of America Merrill Lynch (1994-2006).

Trent Walker

(47)

  

Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

(since 2020).

   Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since September 2019); Chief Financial Officer of iShares Delaware Trust Sponsor LLC, BlackRock Funds, BlackRock Funds II, BlackRock Funds IV, BlackRock Funds V and BlackRock Funds VI (since 2021); Executive Vice President of PIMCO (2016-2019); Senior Vice President of PIMCO (2008-2015); Treasurer (2013-2019) and Assistant Treasurer (2007-2017) of PIMCO Funds, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, PIMCO ETF Trust, PIMCO Equity Series, PIMCO Equity Series VIT, PIMCO Managed Accounts Trust, 2 PIMCO-sponsored interval funds and 21 PIMCO-sponsored closed-end funds.

Charles Park

(54)

   Chief Compliance Officer (iShares, Inc. and iShares Trust, since 2006; iShares U.S. ETF Trust, since 2011).    Chief Compliance Officer of BlackRock Advisors, LLC and the BlackRock-advised Funds in the BlackRock Multi-Asset Complex and the BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex (since 2014); Chief Compliance Officer of BFA (since 2006).

Deepa Damre Smith

(46)

   Secretary (since 2019).    Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2014); Director, BlackRock, Inc. (2009-2013).

Rachel Aguirre

(39)

   Executive Vice President (since 2022).    Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2018); Director, BlackRock, Inc. (2009-2018); Head of U.S. iShares Product (since 2022); Head of EII U.S. Product Engineering (since 2021); Co-Head of EII’s Americas Portfolio Engineering (2020-2021); Head of Developed Markets Portfolio Engineering 2021); Head of Developed Markets Portfolio Engineering (2016-2019).

Jennifer Hsui

(45)

   Executive Vice President (since 2022).    Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2009); Co-Head of Index Equity (since 2022).

 

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Trustee and Officer Information  (continued)

 

Officers (continued)
     
Name (Age)    Position(s)   

Principal Occupation(s)

During the Past 5 Years

James Mauro

(51)

   Executive Vice President (since 2021).    Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2010); Head of Fixed Income Index Investments in the Americas and Head of San Francisco Core Portfolio Management (since 2020).

 

Effective March 18, 2022, Rachel Aguirre, Jennifer Hsui, and James Mauro have replaced Scott Radell, Alan Mason, and Marybeth Leithead as Executive Vice Presidents.

 

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General Information

 

Electronic Delivery

Shareholders can sign up for e-mail notifications announcing that the shareholder report or prospectus has been posted on the iShares website at iShares.com. Once you have enrolled, you will no longer receive prospectuses and shareholder reports in the mail.

To enroll in electronic delivery:

 

   

Go to icsdelivery.com.

   

If your brokerage firm is not listed, electronic delivery may not be available. Please contact your broker-dealer or financial advisor.

Householding

Householding is an option available to certain fund investors. Householding is a method of delivery, based on the preference of the individual investor, in which a single copy of certain shareholder documents and Rule 30e-3 notices can be delivered to investors who share the same address, even if their accounts are registered under different names. Please contact your broker-dealer if you are interested in enrolling in householding and receiving a single copy of prospectuses and other shareholder documents, or if you are currently enrolled in householding and wish to change your householding status.

Availability of Quarterly Schedule of Investments

The Funds file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to their reports on Form N-PORT. The Funds’ Forms N-PORT are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. Additionally, each Fund makes its portfolio holdings for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year available at iShares.com/fundreports.

Availability of Proxy Voting Policies and Proxy Voting Records

A description of the policies and procedures that the iShares Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and information about how the iShares Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent twelve-month period ending June 30 is available without charge, upon request (1) by calling toll-free 1-800-474-2737; (2) on the iShares website at iShares.com; and (3) on the SEC website at sec.gov.

A description of the Trust’s policies and procedures with respect to the disclosure of the Fund’s portfolio securities is available in the Fund Prospectus. The Fund discloses its portfolio holdings daily and provides information regarding its top holdings in Fund fact sheets at iShares.com.

 

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Glossary of Terms Used in this Report

 

Portfolio Abbreviations - Equity
ADR      American Depositary Receipt
CPO      Certificates of Participation (Ordinary)
GDR      Global Depositary Receipt
NVDR      Non-Voting Depositary Receipt
NVS      Non-Voting Shares
PJSC      Public Joint Stock Company
REIT      Real Estate Investment Trust

 

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