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iShares J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF

$41.77

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📎 Investment Objective

The iShares J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of local currency-denominated emerging market bonds.

Overview

ETF tracking iShares J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF

Category Emerging Markets

Issuer BlackRock

Inception Date 2011-10-20

Market Cap $409.4M

Average Volume N/A

Dividend Yield N/A

52-Week Range $35.88 - $41.77

VWAP $41.77

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Investment Summary

📎 Investment Objective

The iShares J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of local currency-denominated emerging market bonds.

🎯 Investment Strategy

The ETF invests in a diversified portfolio of emerging market government and corporate bonds denominated in the local currencies of the issuing countries. The fund aims to provide exposure to the performance of the emerging markets fixed income market.

✨ Key Features

Exposure to a broad range of emerging market local currency-denominated bonds
Seeks to track the performance of the J.P. Morgan GBI-EM Global Diversified Index
Potential for income generation and diversification benefits
Relatively low expense ratio compared to actively managed emerging market bond funds

⚠️ Primary Risks

Emerging market risk: Investing in developing economies may involve greater volatility and political/economic instability
Currency risk: Fluctuations in local currencies can impact returns
Interest rate risk: Bond prices may decline as interest rates rise
Credit risk: Possibility of default or downgrade by bond issuers

👤 Best For

This ETF may be suitable for investors seeking exposure to emerging market fixed income as part of a diversified portfolio. It may be appropriate for investors with a medium to long-term investment horizon and a moderate risk tolerance.