iShares BIC 50 UCITS ETF (IQQ9)

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iShares BIC 50 UCITS ETF is an exchange-traded fund that tracks the FTSE BRIC 50 Index, providing targeted exposure to the 50 largest companies from Brazil, India, and China (BIC nations). It invests directly in the index constituents, primarily through depository receipts for Brazilian and Indian firms and H-shares for Chinese companies, weighted by free-float market capitalization. Key holdings include prominent names like China Construction Bank, ICICI Bank, PDD Holdings, Xiaomi, and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, spanning sectors such as banking, technology, and consumer services. Launched in April 2007 and domiciled in Ireland, the ETF employs full physical replication with a total expense ratio of 0.74% and distributes dividends semi-annually, with recent yields around 2%. Unhedged against currency risk and denominated in USD, it holds approximately 134 million euros in assets, offering investors a vehicle for diversified access to high-growth emerging markets in these dynamic economies.