BlackRock has expanded its fixed income range with the launch of the iShares Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF.
Physically-backed, the ETF will enable investors to gain exposure to investment grade bonds across a variety of currencies, regions and sectors charging a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.10%. It will track the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate index, which offers exposure to 24 local currency markets, treasuries and corporate and securitised fixed-rate bonds. Investors will also be able to invest in currency-hedged share classes, including US dollar, sterling and euro. Where are the most attractive income opportunities in the global bond sector? Brett Olson, head of iShares fix...
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