Barclays

iShares

iShares are exchange traded funds (ETF) - investment vehicles that track any one of a wide range of indices and sectors. If you're looking for the portfolio diversification of a fund with liquidity of a share, you should consider iShares.

ETFs are simple and cost-effective investment vehicles that have opened up new opportunities for private and institutional investors. Like index tracker funds, they offer instant exposure to the performance of indices such as the FTSE 100. Unlike trackers, ETFs can be listed on the stock exchange and traded like an ordinary share.

Since their launch in Europe in 2000, the global demand for ETFs has reached levels circa €180 billion. In Europe and globally, iShares is the largest ETF provider in terms of both number of products and assets.

Enjoy flexibility and control

• iShares represent 90% of all ETFs traded on the London Stock Exchange. Because iShares trade like a share, you can buy single shares in a fund and create a diversified portfolio for a small investment. Unlike traditional funds that are priced once a day, iShares are priced and traded throughout the day, giving you even greater flexibility and control.
• If you're looking for a highly liquid and versatile instrument that's suited to a medium to long-term investment, iShares might be right for you. The price and value of iShares and their income can fluctuate over time, and you may get back less than the amount you invested.

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