When screening iShares’ 396 ETF offerings, we started by separating out the 254 equity ETFs. From that initial list we categorized the funds by region, sub asset class, three to five year return and expense ratio. Then we eliminated any ETFs launched since 2018. Next we eliminated all sector, country and industry specific ETFs.
From the remaining 98 ETFs, we selected a variety of equity funds that might appeal to the general investor. We chose one core U.S. equity index fund. The remaining selections spanned dividend, value, momentum and global ETFs, which yielded five winners.
For the bond selections we reviewed all of iShares’ 114 fixed income offerings seeking two types of funds: one short term income and another intermediate term corporate. We settled on the BlackRock Short Maturity Bond ETF and iShares 1-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF.
Together, these two bond ETFs could yield a complete bond portfolio for any investor. Ultimately, Blackrock’s iShares ETF offerings are so comprehensive and well-regarded that most investors should be able to find a fund that suits their goals.
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