N-CSR 1 d397101dncsr.htm ISHARES TRUST iShares Trust

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM N-CSR

 

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT

OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number 811-09729

 

 

iShares Trust

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

 

c/o: State Street Bank and Trust Company

100 Summer Street, 4th Floor, Boston, MA 02110

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

 

The Corporation Trust Company

1209 Orange Street, Wilmington, DE 19801

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (415) 670-2000

Date of fiscal year end: July 31, 2022

Date of reporting period: July 31, 2022

 

 

 


Item 1.

Reports to Stockholders.

(a) The Report to Shareholders is attached herewith.


 

LOGO

  JULY 31, 2022

 

   2022 Annual Report

 

iShares Trust

 

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iShares Cloud 5G and Tech ETF | IDAT | NYSE Arca

 

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iShares Cybersecurity and Tech ETF | IHAK | NYSE Arca

 

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iShares Exponential Technologies ETF | XT | NASDAQ

 

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iShares Genomics Immunology and Healthcare ETF | IDNA | NYSE Arca

 

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iShares Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector ETF | IRBO | NYSE Arca

 

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iShares Self-Driving EV and Tech ETF | IDRV | NYSE Arca

 

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iShares U.S. Tech Breakthrough Multisector ETF | TECB | NYSE Arca

 

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iShares Virtual Work and Life Multisector ETF | IWFH | NYSE Arca


The Markets in Review

Dear Shareholder,

The 12-month reporting period as of July 31, 2022 saw the emergence of significant challenges that disrupted the economic recovery and strong financial markets. The U.S. economy shrank in the first half of 2022, ending the run of robust growth that followed the reopening of global economies and the development of COVID-19 vaccines. Changes in consumer spending patterns and a tight labor market led to elevated inflation, which reached a 40-year high. Moreover, while the foremost effect of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been a severe humanitarian crisis, the ongoing war continued to present challenges for both investors and policymakers.

Equity prices fell as interest rates rose, particularly weighing on relatively high-valuation growth stocks and economically sensitive small-capitalization stocks. While both large- and small-capitalization U.S. stocks fell, declines for small-capitalization U.S. stocks were steeper. Both emerging market stocks and international equities from developed markets fell significantly, pressured by rising interest rates and a strengthening U.S. dollar.

The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield (which is inversely related to bond prices) rose notably during the reporting period as investors reacted to higher inflation and attempted to anticipate its impact on future interest rate changes. The corporate bond market also faced inflationary headwinds, and increasing uncertainty led to higher corporate bond spreads (the difference in yield between U.S. Treasuries and similarly-dated corporate bonds).

The U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”), acknowledging that inflation is growing faster than expected, raised interest rates four times while indicating that additional rate hikes were likely. Furthermore, the Fed wound down its bond-buying programs and began to reduce its balance sheet. Continued high inflation and the Fed’s statements led many analysts to anticipate that interest rates have room to rise before peaking, although investors’ inflation expectations began to decline near the end of the period.

The horrific war in Ukraine has significantly clouded the outlook for the global economy, leading to major volatility in energy and metals markets. Sanctions on Russia, Europe’s top energy supplier, and general wartime disruption have magnified supply problems for key commodities. We believe elevated energy prices will continue to exacerbate inflationary pressure while also constraining economic growth. Combating inflation without stifling a recovery, while buffering against ongoing supply and price shocks, will be an especially challenging environment for setting effective monetary policy. Despite the likelihood of more rate increases on the horizon, we believe the Fed will ultimately err on the side of protecting employment, even at the expense of higher inflation. In the meantime, however, we believe that we are likely to see a period of slowing growth paired with relatively high inflation.

In this environment, while we favor an overweight to equities in the long-term, the market’s concerns over excessive rate hikes from central banks moderate our outlook. Furthermore, the energy shock and a deteriorating economic backdrop in China and Europe are likely to challenge corporate earnings, so we are underweight equities overall in the near-term. We take the opposite view on credit, where higher spreads provide near-term opportunities, while the likelihood of higher inflation leads us to take an underweight stance on credit in the long-term. We believe that investment-grade corporates, U.K. gilts, local-currency emerging market debt, and inflation-protected bonds (particularly in Europe) offer strong opportunities for a six- to twelve-month horizon.

Overall, our view is that investors need to think globally, extend their scope across a broad array of asset classes, and be nimble as market conditions change. We encourage you to talk with your financial advisor and visit iShares.com for further insight about investing in today’s markets.

Sincerely,

 

LOGO

Rob Kapito

President, BlackRock, Inc.

 

LOGO

Rob Kapito

President, BlackRock, Inc.

Total Returns as of July 31, 2022

 

     6-Month    12-Month

U.S. large cap equities
(S&P 500® Index)

  (7.81)%   (4.64)%

U.S. small cap equities
(Russell 2000® Index)

  (6.42)      (14.29)    

International equities
(MSCI Europe, Australasia, Far East Index)

  (11.27)       (14.32)    

Emerging market equities
(MSCI Emerging Markets Index)

  (16.24)       (20.09)    

3-month Treasury bills
(ICE BofA 3-Month

U.S. Treasury Bill Index)

  0.21    0.22 

U.S. Treasury securities (ICE BofA 10-Year
U.S. Treasury Index)

  (6.38)      (10.00)    

U.S. investment grade bonds
(Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index)

  (6.14)      (9.12)   

Tax-exempt municipal bonds
(Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index)

  (3.95)      (6.93)   

U.S. high yield bonds
(Bloomberg U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index)

  (6.58)      (8.03)   

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Index performance is shown for illustrative purposes only. You cannot invest directly in an index.

 

 

 

 

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Table of Contents

 

     Page  

The Markets in Review

    2  

Annual Report:

 

Market Overview

    4  

Fund Summary

    5  

About Fund Performance

    21  

Disclosure of Expenses

    21  

Schedules of Investments

    22  

Financial Statements:

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

    46  

Statements of Operations

    48  

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

    50  

Financial Highlights

    54  

Notes to Financial Statements

    62  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

    74  

Important Tax Information

    75  

Board Review and Approval of Investment Advisory Contract

    76  

Supplemental Information

    80  

Trustee and Officer Information

    81  

General Information

    84  

Glossary of Terms Used in this Report

    85  

 

 

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Market Overview

 

iShares Trust

Global Market Overview

Global equity markets declined during the 12 months ended July 31, 2022 (“reporting period”). The MSCI ACWI, a broad global equity index that includes both developed and emerging markets, returned -10.48% in U.S. dollar terms for the reporting period.

For the first five months of the reporting period, economic recovery supported stocks in most regions of the world. The global economy continued to rebound from the impact of restrictions imposed at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, as mitigation and adaptation allowed most economic activity to continue. However, substantial challenges emerged at the beginning of 2022, which negatively affected stock prices. Inflation rose significantly in many countries, reducing consumers’ purchasing power and leading many central banks to tighten monetary policy. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine presented a further challenge to the global economy, disrupting important commodities markets.

The U.S. economy grew briskly over the final half of 2021, powered primarily by consumer spending. Record-high personal savings rates allowed consumers to spend at an elevated level, releasing pent-up demand for goods and services. Growth subsequently stalled in the first half of 2022, and the economy contracted amid lower inventories and faltering business investment. Despite the economic downturn, unemployment declined substantially, falling to 3.5% in July 2022 — identical to the pre-pandemic rate in February 2020. Although high inflation negatively impacted consumer sentiment, which declined significantly, consumer spending continued to increase.

Rising inflation led to a shift in policy from the U.S. Federal Reserve (“the Fed”). As the reporting period began, the Fed was using accommodative monetary policy to stimulate the economy. Short-term interest rates were kept at near-zero levels, and the Fed used bond-buying programs to stabilize debt markets. However, rising prices led the Fed to tighten monetary policy during the reporting period in an attempt to prevent runaway inflation. The Fed slowed and then ended its bond-buying activities, finally reversing course as it began to reduce its balance sheet in June 2022. In March 2022, the Fed began to raise short-term interest rates, followed by three more increases for a total increase of 225 basis points, the most rapid rise in decades. Interest rates rose significantly in response, leading to higher borrowing costs for businesses.

Stocks declined in Europe and economic growth stalled, with the Eurozone economy slowing substantially beginning in the fourth quarter of 2021. Significantly higher inflation and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine negatively impacted equities. Russia is an important trading partner with many European countries, and new sanctions imposed limits on certain types of trade with Russia. Investors became concerned that the sharp rise in energy prices during the reporting period would constrain economic growth, as Europe relies on imported energy for much of its industrial and heating needs. The European Central Bank (“ECB”) responded to elevated inflation by raising interest rates in July 2022, the first such increase in over a decade.

Despite relatively low inflation by global standards, Asia-Pacific stocks declined significantly. Chinese stocks faced significant headwinds amid regulatory interventions by the Chinese government and strict lockdowns following COVID-19 outbreaks. Japanese stocks also declined amid an economic contraction in the first quarter of 2022 and a sharp decline in the Japanese yen relative to the U.S. dollar. Emerging market stocks declined substantially, as higher interest rates and a strengthening U.S. dollar raised the cost of borrowing in many emerging economies.

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022    iShares® Cloud 5G and Tech ETF

 

Investment Objective

The iShares Cloud 5G and Tech ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of companies from developed and emerging markets that could benefit from providing products, services, and technologies related to cloud computing and 5G, as represented by the Morningstar® Global Digital Infrastructure & Connectivity Index (the “Index”). The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index.

Performance

 

      Average Annual Total Returns               Cumulative Total Returns    
     1 Year      Since
Inception
           1 Year      Since
Inception
 

Fund NAV

    (13.46 )%       (8.50 )%        (13.46 )%       (9.70 )% 

Fund Market

    (13.54      (8.57       (13.54      (9.78

Index

    (13.65      (8.80             (13.65      (10.01

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT

(SINCE INCEPTION AT NET ASSET VALUE)

 

LOGO

The inception date of the Fund was June 8, 2021. The first day of secondary market trading was June 10, 2021.

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. See “About Fund Performance” for more information.

Expense Example

 

Actual           Hypothetical 5% Return         
 

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a)  
           

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a)  
    

Annualized
Expense
Ratio
 
 
 
    $ 1,000.00        $ 816.40        $ 2.12             $ 1,000.00        $ 1,022.50        $ 2.36        0.47

 

  (a) 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). Other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, may be paid which are not reflected in the tables and examples above. See “Disclosure of Expenses” for more information.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022  (continued)    iShares® Cloud 5G and Tech ETF

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

Stocks of companies with significant exposure to cloud computing and 5G networking declined sharply for the reporting period. As the post-pandemic global recovery slowed, growth in demand for cloud computing declined as the need for remote work and distance education diminished. As global inflation increased, rising interest rates negatively impacted high-valuation growth-oriented stocks by lowering the current value of future earnings, decreasing demand and cash flows, and raising financing costs. High costs and technical difficulties surrounding the rollout of 5G networks also weighed on company earnings. In addition, ongoing COVID-related restrictions and disruptions to international supply chains negatively affected the market for chips used in consumer products.

U.S. equities, which represented approximately 71% of the Index on average during the reporting period, detracted the most from the Index’s return, led by the IT services industry. Revenue growth slowed and costs rose amid increasing competition for communications platforms as a service, weighing heavily on profits. In the software industry, ongoing supply chain disruptions delayed shipments of the hardware necessary for running software, leading to reduced sales. Finally, in the U.S. communication services sector, stocks in the cable and satellite industry declined due to falling subscriptions, as the trend for consumers to replace cable and satellite with streaming services continued.

The semiconductors industry in Taiwan also detracted substantially from the Index’s performance. During the reporting period, the Russian invasion of Ukraine raised concern that military force might be used against Taiwan, leading foreigners to decrease investments at a historic rate. Concerns about slowing global economic growth and rising inflation also increased outflows.

Information technology stocks in Japan also detracted meaningfully from the Index’s return, driven by the electronic components industry. Makers of components for smartphones experienced capacity shortages and production delays related to COVID-19 infections and restrictions. Additionally, the Japanese yen weakened to historic lows relative to the U.S. dollar, and the economy was challenged by a labor shortage and high oil prices.

Portfolio Information

 

INDUSTRY ALLOCATION

 

Sector    
Percent of
Total Investments
 
(a) 

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

    36.4

Software

    22.7  

Communications Equipment

    17.7  

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

    7.2  

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

    4.1  

Chemicals

    2.8  

Construction & Engineering

    2.5  

IT Services

    2.1  

Media

    1.9  

Diversified Telecommunication Services

    1.7  

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

    0.9  

 

  (a) 

Excludes money market funds.

 

GEOGRAPHIC ALLOCATION

 

Country/Geographic Region    
Percent of
Total Investments
 
(a)
 

United States

    66.6

Taiwan

    9.1  

Japan

    6.9  

Finland

    3.2  

Netherlands

    2.8  

Switzerland

    2.7  

Sweden

    2.6  

Germany

    2.1  

United Kingdom

    1.4  

Other (each representing less than 1%)

    2.6  
 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022    iShares® Cybersecurity and Tech ETF

 

Investment Objective

The iShares Cybersecurity and Tech ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of developed and emerging market companies that are involved in cyber security and technology, including cyber security hardware, software, products, and services, as represented by the NYSE® FactSet® Global Cyber Security Index (the “Index”). The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index.

Performance

 

      Average Annual Total Returns               Cumulative Total Returns  
     1 Year      Since
Inception
           1 Year      Since
Inception
 

Fund NAV

    (15.73 )%       13.72       (15.73 )%       49.75

Fund Market

    (15.96      13.68         (15.96      49.55  

Index

    (15.66      14.11               (15.66      51.28  

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT

(SINCE INCEPTION AT NET ASSET VALUE)

 

LOGO

The inception date of the Fund was June 11, 2019. The first day of secondary market trading was June 13, 2019.

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. See “About Fund Performance” for more information.

Expense Example

 

Actual           Hypothetical 5% Return         
 

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a)  
           

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a)  
    

Annualized
Expense
Ratio
 
 
 
    $ 1,000.00        $ 910.30        $ 2.23             $ 1,000.00        $ 1,022.50        $ 2.36        0.47

 

  (a)

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). Other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, may be paid which are not reflected in the tables and examples above. See “Disclosure of Expenses” for more information.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022   (continued)    iShares® Cybersecurity and Tech ETF

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

Stocks of global cybersecurity and technology companies declined substantially for the reporting period. After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in early 2022, concerns that Russia would respond to economic sanctions by engaging in cyberattacks initially supported cybersecurity stocks. However, international technology stocks declined sharply amid slowing global economic growth as consumers shifted back from digital to real-world spending, raising concerns about demand for cybersecurity software. Rising global interest rates negatively impacted high-valuation growth-oriented stocks by lowering the current value of future earnings, decreasing demand, and raising financing costs. Increasing ransomware attacks, including high-profile attacks on large corporations and national governments, led to increased demand for cybersecurity systems, bolstering revenues.

U.S. equities, which represented approximately 78% of the Index on average during the reporting period, detracted the most from the Index’s return. In the software industry, the coronavirus pandemic drove strong demand for software for securely creating and signing digital documents. As many businesses returned to in-person work in 2022, growth in demand for digital signatures slowed sharply. Despite rising revenues, stocks of digital document management companies declined as relatively high valuations led investors to closely scrutinize earnings. In addition, stocks of a company that manages information during emergencies, which benefited from strong demand during the pandemic, declined sharply amid slowing demand and the departure of the company’s chief executive officer. The U.S. internet services and infrastructure industry was also a significant detractor. While demand for software to combat ongoing ransomware attacks grew, stock of a user authentication company declined sharply after the company experienced a data breach.

The Canadian software industry detracted modestly from the Index’s return despite strength in sales of cybersecurity software to protect cloud computing platforms. The ongoing war between Russian and Ukraine and rising interest rates pressured stocks in the software industry as investors sought less volatility. In Israel, sales and revenues in the software industry weakened amid ongoing supply-chain challenges.

Portfolio Information

 

INDUSTRY ALLOCATION

 

Sector    
Percent of
Total Investments
 
(a) 

Software

    68.6

Professional Services

    13.1  

IT Services

    9.2  

Communications Equipment

    9.1  

 

GEOGRAPHIC ALLOCATION

 

Country/Geographic Region    
Percent of
Total Investments
 
(a) 

United States

    78.2

Israel

    7.5  

Japan

    4.7  

Canada

    2.3  

Taiwan

    2.3  

United Kingdom

    1.7  

Denmark

    1.5  

Germany

    1.1  

Other (each representing less than 1%)

    0.7  
 

 

  (a) 

Excludes money market funds.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022    iShares® Exponential Technologies ETF

 

Investment Objective

The iShares Exponential Technologies ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of stocks of developed and emerging market companies that create or use exponential technologies, as represented by the Morningstar® Exponential Technologies IndexSM (the “Index”). The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index.

Performance

 

    Average Annual Total Returns           Cumulative Total Returns  
     1 Year      5 Years      Since
Inception
         1 Year     5 Years      Since
Inception
 

Fund NAV

    (17.91 )%       10.92      11.52       (17.91 )%      67.89      123.33

Fund Market

    (18.04      10.85        11.51         (18.04     67.40        123.21  

Index

    (17.51      11.31        11.83           (17.51     70.89        127.79  

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT

(SINCE INCEPTION AT NET ASSET VALUE)

 

LOGO

The inception date of the Fund was March 19, 2015. The first day of secondary market trading was March 23, 2015.

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. See “About Fund Performance” for more information.

Expense Example

 

Actual           Hypothetical 5% Return           
 

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a)  
           

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)
 
 
 
   

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a)  
      

Annualized
Expense
Ratio
 
 
 
    $ 1,000.00        $ 878.10        $ 2.14             $ 1,000.00     $ 1,022.50        $ 2.31          0.46

 

  (a)

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). Other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, may be paid which are not reflected in the tables and examples above. See “Disclosure of Expenses” for more information.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022   (continued)    iShares® Exponential Technologies ETF

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

Stocks of global companies that create or use exponential technologies declined sharply for the reporting period. As global inflation increased, rising interest rates negatively impacted high-valuation growth-oriented stocks by lowering the current value of future earnings, decreasing demand and cash flows, and raising financing costs. Additionally, in-person work and commerce resumed, driving down demand for software and online services.

Stocks in the U.S., which represented approximately 61% of the Index on average during the reporting period, were the main detractors from the Index’s performance, led by the information technology sector. In the internet services and infrastructure industry, stocks of cloud software companies declined despite rising revenues, as relatively high valuations led investors to closely scrutinize earnings. While demand for software to combat ongoing ransomware attacks grew, stock of a user authentication company declined sharply after the company experienced a data breach.

Online payment company stocks also detracted from the Index’s return, reflecting ongoing disruptions to supply chains and a decrease in online shopping. In addition, a sharp fall in the price of Bitcoin negatively impacted financial technology companies holding cryptocurrencies on their balance sheet. In the software industry, stocks declined amid increased competition in the market for online video collaboration solutions and declining demand for teleconferencing software. The U.S. healthcare sector was also a detractor, as the healthcare equipment industry declined amid pandemic-related supply chain disruptions and reductions in robot-assisted surgeries.

Exponential technology stocks in China also weighed on the Index’s performance. In the biotechnology industry, an experimental drug developed to treat cancer failed to receive approval from an American regulator. Tension between the U.S. and China over companies’ accounting practices also raised the possibility of the delisting of some Chinese companies from American stock exchanges.

Japanese industrials stocks were also modest detractors from the Index’s return, driven in part by a sharp decline in the Japanese yen relative to the U.S. dollar. The industrial machinery industry detracted the most as Japan’s industrial production fell to historic lows amid ongoing parts and labor shortages.

Portfolio Information

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION    

 

Sector    
Percent of
Total Investments
 
(a) 

Information Technology

    52.4

Health Care

    25.5  

Industrials

    6.5  

Materials

    3.8  

Communication Services

    3.8  

Consumer Discretionary

    2.5  

Financials

    2.3  

Utilities

    1.8  

Other (each representing less than 1%)

    1.4  

 

  (a) 

Excludes money market funds.

 

GEOGRAPHIC ALLOCATION    

 

Country/Geographic Region    
Percent of
Total Investments
 
(a) 

United States

    60.8

Japan

    6.8  

China

    5.2  

Australia

    3.8  

Switzerland

    3.4  

United Kingdom

    3.4  

Netherlands

    2.5  

Germany

    1.9  

Taiwan

    1.7  

France

    1.7  
 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022    iShares® Genomics Immunology and Healthcare ETF

 

Investment Objective

The iShares Genomics Immunology and Healthcare ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of developed and emerging market companies that could benefit from the long-term growth and innovation in genomics, immunology and bioengineering, as represented by the NYSE® FactSet Global Genomics and Immuno Biopharma IndexTM (the “Index”). The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index.

Performance

 

   

  Average Annual Total Returns

 

       

  Cumulative Total Returns

 

 
    

1 Year

 

    

Since
Inception

 

        

1 Year

 

   

Since
Inception

 

 

Fund NAV

    (36.11 )%       9.33       (36.11 )%      32.33

Fund Market

    (36.14      9.35         (36.14     32.41  

Index

    (35.96      9.33           (35.96     32.28  

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT

(SINCE INCEPTION AT NET ASSET VALUE)

 

LOGO

The inception date of the Fund was June 11, 2019. The first day of secondary market trading was June 13, 2019.

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. See “About Fund Performance” for more information.

Expense Example

 

   

Actual

 

         

Hypothetical 5% Return

 

          
 

 

 

     

 

 

      
     

 

        Beginning
Account Value
      (02/01/22)

 

 
 
 

 

      

 

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)

 

 
 
 

 

      

 

Expenses
Paid During
the Period

 

 
 
(a) 

 

           

 

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)

 

 
 
 

 

      

 

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)

 

 
 
 

 

      

 

Expenses
Paid During

the Period

 

 
 

(a)  

 

      

 

Annualized
Expense
Ratio

 

 
 
 

 

     

 

$      1,000.00        

 

 

 

     $

 

874.20

 

 

 

     $

 

2.18

 

 

 

          $

 

1,000.00

 

 

 

     $

 

1,022.50

 

 

 

     $

 

2.36

 

 

 

      

 

0.47

 

 

 

  (a) 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). Other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, may be paid which are not reflected in the tables and examples above. See “Disclosure of Expenses” for more information.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022  (continued)    iShares® Genomics Immunology and Healthcare ETF

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

Global genomics, immunology, and healthcare stocks declined significantly during the reporting period as the rising interest-rate environment weighed on high-valuation stocks, reduced growth, and cooled capital flows. Recurring COVID-19 outbreaks added to the uncertain market environment, as drugmakers contended with mismatches between vaccine supply and demand. Supply chain delays and rising input costs also impacted biotechnology companies’ ability to meet global demands. Merger and acquisition activity among biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies decreased to one of the lowest levels in the last decade amid heightened regulatory scrutiny. In this environment, the number of new biotechnology initial public offerings diminished after two record-setting years.

U.S. stocks, which represented approximately 65% of the Index on average during the reporting period, detracted the most from the Index’s return. The U.S. biotechnology industry in particular weighed heavily on the Index’s performance as declining COVID-19 vaccine sales and research funding pressured the earnings of biotechnology companies. The development of a new vaccine targeting the omicron variant coincided with declining case rates and raised doubts about the necessity of variant-specific vaccines. Competition from the introduction of new treatments for COVID-19 further constrained the industry, particularly for less diversified biotechnology companies that derive nearly all their revenue from vaccines. The significant stock price declines and concerns about the continued availability of research funding led to cost-cutting and layoffs at younger, smaller biotechnology firms.

German and Hong Kong biotechnology industries also detracted from the Index’s performance. Following the reduction in COVID-19 vaccine demand in Europe and North America, German vaccine developers declined amid growing concerns about the sustainability of revenue growth. New investment flows also subsided significantly as financial markets shifted away from the biotechnology industry. In Hong Kong, a Chinese biotechnology company’s stock that is also listed in the U.S. and mainland China declined after an announcement by the Securities and Exchange Commission that it was increasing regulatory scrutiny of Chinese stocks co-listed in the U.S.

Portfolio Information

 

INDUSTRY ALLOCATION

 

Sector

 

   

 

Percent of
Total Investments

 

 
(a)
 

 

Biotechnology

    78.8

Pharmaceuticals

    14.3  

Life Sciences Tools & Services

    6.2  

Health Care Providers & Services

 

   

 

0.7

 

 

 

 

GEOGRAPHIC ALLOCATION

 

Country/Geographic Region

 

   

 

Percent of
Total Investments

 

 
(a)
 

 

United States

    65.5

Japan

    7.4  

Germany

    7.2  

France

    4.4  

Denmark

    4.2  

China

    4.2  

Switzerland

    3.3  

Taiwan

    2.3  

Netherlands

    1.1  

United Kingdom

 

   

 

0.4

 

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Excludes money market funds.

 

 

 

12  

2 0 2 2   H A R E S   A N N U A L   R E P O R T   T O   S H A R E H O L D E R S


Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022    iShares® Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector ETF

 

Investment Objective

The iShares Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of developed and emerging market companies that could benefit from the long-term growth and innovation in robotics technologies and artificial intelligence, as represented by the NYSE® FactSet® Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Index (the “Index”). The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index.

Performance

 

   

  Average Annual Total Returns

 

       

Cumulative Total Returns

 

 
    

1 Year

 

    

Since
Inception

 

        

1 Year

 

   

Since
Inception

 

 

Fund NAV

    (32.79 )%       5.53       (32.79 )%      24.66

Fund Market

    (32.95      5.48         (32.95     24.42  

Index

    (32.63      5.80           (32.63     25.95  

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT

(SINCE INCEPTION AT NET ASSET VALUE)

 

LOGO

The inception date of the Fund was June 26, 2018. The first day of secondary market trading was June 28, 2018.

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. See “About Fund Performance” for more information.

Expense Example

 

   

Actual

 

         

Hypothetical 5% Return

 

          
 

 

 

     

 

 

      
     

 

        Beginning
Account Value
      (02/01/22)

 

 
 
 

 

      

 

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)

 

 
 
 

 

      

 

Expenses
Paid During
the Period

 

 
 
(a)  

 

           

 

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)

 

 
 
 

 

      

 

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)

 

 
 
 

 

      

 

Expenses
Paid During
the Period

 

 
 
(a)  

 

      

 

Annualized
Expense
Ratio

 

 
 
 

 

     

 

$      1,000.00        

 

 

 

     $

 

773.30

 

 

 

     $

 

2.07

 

 

 

          $

 

1,000.00

 

 

 

     $

 

1,022.50

 

 

 

     $

 

2.36

 

 

 

      

 

0.47

 

 

 

  (a) 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). Other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, may be paid which are not reflected in the tables and examples above. See “Disclosure of Expenses” for more information.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022   (continued)    iShares® Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector ETF

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

The Index declined substantially during the reporting period as robotics and artificial intelligence stocks fell amid increasingly challenging global economic conditions. As inflation increased, rising interest rates negatively impacted high-valuation growth-oriented stocks by lowering the current value of future earnings, decreasing demand and cash flows, and raising financing costs.

U.S. equities, which represented approximately 55% of the Index on average for the reporting period, detracted the most from the Index’s return. In the software industry, an increasingly competitive market weighed on companies even as demand remained robust for cloud-based software that uses artificial intelligence to analyze large amounts of data. An unfavorable verdict against a software company in a court case about trade secrets also contributed to the decline. Rising costs due to supply chain disruptions further pressured profitability at a time when stocks’ relatively high valuations led investors to closely scrutinize earnings. The U.S. communication services sector also detracted from the Index’s return as slowing demand for digital advertisements weighed on interactive media and services companies. Amid the global economic slowdown and rising inflation, prices for online advertisements declined, weighing on sales revenues. Social media platform companies faced challenges from changes to corporate policies designed to increase user privacy, making targeted advertising on mobile devices more difficult. Additionally, high content licensing fees offset strong revenues from sports-related streaming, reducing profits.

Chinese stocks also detracted substantially from the Index’s return, particularly the communication services sector. The entertainment industry weakened as China’s government announced plans to implement regulations limiting certain financial transactions and content on livestreaming platforms. Revenues from online advertising fell as companies curtailed popular content in response. The interactive media and services industry also declined as increased governmental scrutiny weighed on mobile marketing revenue. In addition, a U.S. regulator started a process to delist Chinese companies from the American stock exchange due to audit oversight concerns. Japanese stocks were another detractor as the Japanese yen depreciated significantly relative to the U.S. dollar, weighing on returns for U.S. investors.

Portfolio Information

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION

 

Sector

 

   

 

Percent of

Total Investments

 


(a) 

 

Information Technology

    57.4

Communication Services

    18.2  

Industrials

    14.7  

Consumer Discretionary

    7.9  

Health Care

 

   

 

1.8

 

 

 

 

GEOGRAPHIC ALLOCATION

 

Country/Geographic Region

 

   

 

Percent of

Total Investments

 


(a) 

 

United States

    52.5

Japan

    11.1  

China

    10.9  

Taiwan

    7.6  

South Korea

    3.1  

France

    2.8  

Israel

    2.6  

United Kingdom

    1.8  

Sweden

    1.8  

Germany

 

   

 

1.7

 

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Excludes money market funds.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022    iShares® Self-Driving EV and Tech ETF

 

Investment Objective

The iShares Self-Driving EV and Tech ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of developed and emerging market companies that may benefit from growth and innovation in and around electric vehicles, battery technologies and autonomous driving technologies, as represented by the NYSE® FactSet Global Autonomous Driving and Electric Vehicle Index (the “Index”). The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index.

Performance

 

   

Average Annual Total Returns

 

       

  Cumulative Total Returns

 

 
    

1 Year

 

    

Since
Inception

 

        

1 Year

 

   

Since
Inception

 

 

Fund NAV

    (16.54 )%       17.21       (16.54 )%      68.70

Fund Market

    (16.54      17.22         (16.54     68.74  

Index

    (16.59      17.27           (16.59     68.85  

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT

(SINCE INCEPTION AT NET ASSET VALUE)

 

LOGO

The inception date of the Fund was April 16, 2019. The first day of secondary market trading was April 18, 2019.

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. See “About Fund Performance” for more information.

Expense Example

 

   

Actual

 

   

Hypothetical 5% Return

 

          
 

 

 

     

 

 

      
     

 

        Beginning
Account Value
      (02/01/22)

 

 
 
 

 

      

 

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)

 

 
 
 

 

      

 

Expenses
Paid During
the Period

 

 
 
(a)  

 

           

 

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)

 

 
 
 

 

      

 

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)

 

 
 
 

 

      

 

Expenses
Paid During
the Period

 

 
 
(a)  

 

      

 

Annualized
Expense
Ratio

 

 
 
 

 

     

 

$      1,000.00        

 

 

 

     $

 

826.70

 

 

 

     $

 

2.13

 

 

 

          $

 

1,000.00

 

 

 

     $

 

1,022.50

 

 

 

     $

 

2.36

 

 

 

      

 

0.47

 

 

 

  (a)

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). Other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, may be paid which are not reflected in the tables and examples above. See “Disclosure of Expenses” for more information.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022   (continued)    iShares® Self-Driving EV and Tech ETF

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

Stocks of companies related to innovation in electric vehicles (“EVs”) and self-driving cars declined significantly for the reporting period. Although demand for EVs continued to rise, bolstered by the introduction of lower-priced models and government subsidies, limited supply constrained industry growth. Ongoing supply chain disruptions, including coronavirus-related restrictions in China, led to decreased EV production. In addition, rising input costs led some manufacturers to increase vehicle prices. The conflict between Russia and Ukraine exacerbated higher materials costs, especially for the metals used in the production of batteries, a key bottleneck in EV production.

Stocks in the U.S., which represented about 54% of the Index on average, detracted the most from the Index’s return, driven by the automobiles industry. Disruptions to supply chains and an ongoing shortage of semiconductors impeded overall automobile production, keeping EV production well below factory capacity. Rising interest rates increased the cost of automobile loans and clouded the outlook for automobile sales. Manufacturing defects that created a risk of an electric car battery catching fire led to a costly recall and steep price cuts, despite limited supply. In addition, new fuel efficiency regulations requiring manufacturers to build a larger fraction of EVs, which are more costly to produce, pressured automakers.

German automobile stocks also weighed on the Index’s performance. While demand for automobiles, and EVs in particular, remained strong, chip shortages and difficulties with European energy supplies led to reduced production volumes and sales in the automobiles industry. The conflict in Ukraine created a shortage of parts that German automobiles companies use to run their plants, forcing temporary factory closures, which further constrained production.

The South Korean information technology sector also detracted significantly from the Index’s return. In the technology hardware and equipment industry, a semiconductor manufacturer declined sharply amid decreased demand for smartphones and other consumer electronics due to slowing economic growth and new pandemic-related restrictions in Asia. Amid shrinking demand, the price of memory chips declined, reducing profits.

Portfolio Information

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION

 

Sector

 

 

 

 

 

 

Percent of
Total Investments

 

 

 
(a)
 

 

Consumer Discretionary

    45.5

Information Technology

    35.4  

Industrials

    9.5  

Materials

    5.5  

Communication Services

 

   

 

4.1

 

 

 

 

GEOGRAPHIC ALLOCATION

 

Country/Geographic Region

 

 

 

 

 

 

Percent of
Total Investments

 

 

 
(a)
 

 

United States

    49.2

Japan

    10.3  

Germany

    9.8  

South Korea

    7.4  

China

    6.3  

Switzerland

    4.9  

Sweden

    3.2  

Netherlands

    3.0  

Taiwan

    1.5  

Canada

 

   

 

1.3

 

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Excludes money market funds.

 

 

 

16  

2 0 2 2   H A R E S   A N N U A L   R E P O R T   T O   S H A R E H O L D E R S


Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022     iShares® U.S. Tech Breakthrough Multisector ETF

 

Investment Objective

The iShares U.S. Tech Breakthrough Multisector ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of U.S. companies that could benefit from various breakthrough technologies, including robotics and artificial intelligence, cloud and data tech, cybersecurity, genomics and immunology, and financial technology, as represented by the NYSE® FactSet® U.S. Tech Breakthrough IndexTM (the “Index”). The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index.

Performance

 

   

  Average Annual Total Returns

 

       

  Cumulative Total Returns

 

 
    

1 Year

 

    

Since
Inception

 

        

1 Year

 

   

Since
Inception

 

 

Fund NAV

    (24.71 )%       8.92       (24.71 )%      24.49

Fund Market

    (24.72      8.92         (24.72     24.50  

Index

    (24.50      9.27           (24.50     25.50  

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT

(SINCE INCEPTION AT NET ASSET VALUE)

 

LOGO

The inception date of the Fund was January 8, 2020. The first day of secondary market trading was January 10, 2020.

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. See “About Fund Performance” for more information.

Expense Example

 

   

Actual

 

   

Hypothetical 5% Return

 

          
 

 

 

     

 

 

      
     

 

        Beginning
Account Value
      (02/01/22)

 

 
 
 

 

      

 

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)

 

 
 
 

 

      

 

Expenses
Paid During
the Period

 

 
 
(a)  

 

           

 

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)

 

 
 
 

 

      

 

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)

 

 
 
 

 

      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a)  
      

 

Annualized
Expense
Ratio

 

 
 
 

 

     

 

$      1,000.00        

 

 

 

     $

 

 

823.50

 

 

 

 

 

     $ 1.36             $

 

1,000.00

 

 

 

     $

 

1,023.30

 

 

 

     $

 

1.51

 

 

 

      

 

0.30

 

 

 

  (a) 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). Other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, may be paid which are not reflected in the tables and examples above. See “Disclosure of Expenses” for more information.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022   (continued)    iShares® U.S. Tech Breakthrough Multisector ETF

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

U.S. stocks poised to benefit from breakthrough technologies declined sharply for the reporting period. As consumers and workers continued to return to in-person shopping and offices, sales growth for some software and online services abated. Amid rising global inflation, higher interest rates negatively impacted high valuation growth-oriented stocks by decreasing demand and raising financing costs.

The information technology sector detracted the most from the Index’s return, driven by the software industry. At the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, a shift to remote work strengthened demand for software for creating and signing digital documents. However, as pandemic-related restrictions eased and businesses returned to in-person work, the need for digital document solutions diminished. The Russian invasion of Ukraine led some companies in the industry to suspend operations in Russia, further reducing software sales. The information technology services industry was also a substantial detractor. A large online payment company declined due to ongoing disruptions to supply chains and a decrease in online shopping. Earnings growth slowed amid reduced government stimulus spending and labor shortages. Additionally, the high-interest-rate environment constrained the growth of small businesses, lowering the demand for loans from financial technology companies. A sharp decline in the price of Bitcoin negatively impacted financial technology companies holding cryptocurrencies on their balance sheet. While demand for software to combat ransomware attacks grew, the stock of a user authentication company declined sharply after the company experienced a data breach.

The communication services sector also detracted significantly from the Index’s performance. Growth in demand for digital advertisements in the interactive media and services industry slowed considerably amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the broader global economic slowdown. As inflation rose, prices for online ads dropped and revenues declined. Stocks of social media platform companies were also challenged by increased competition for digital advertising and a mobile device maker’s new user privacy policy that made targeted advertisements more difficult.

Portfolio Information

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION

 

Sector

 

   

 

Percent of
Total Investments

 

 
(a)
 

 

Information Technology

    64.9

Communication Services

    12.7  

Health Care

    11.5  

Consumer Discretionary

    6.7  

Real Estate

    2.4  

Industrials

    1.4  

Financials

 

    0.4  

 

TEN LARGEST HOLDINGS

 

Security

 

   

 

Percent of
Total Investments

 

 
(a)
 

 

Apple Inc.

    4.5

Amazon.com Inc.

    4.4  

Microsoft Corp.

    4.2  

Alphabet Inc., Class A

    4.1  

Salesforce Inc.

    4.0  

Nvidia Corp.

    3.9  

Meta Platforms Inc, Class A

    3.4  

Gilead Sciences Inc.

    3.3  

Adobe Inc.

    2.9  

Walt Disney Co. (The)

   

 

2.9

 

 

 

 

 

  (a)

Excludes money market funds.

 

 

 

18  

2 0 2 2   H A R E S   A N N U A L   R E P O R T   T O   S H A R E H O L D E R S


Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022    iShares® Virtual Work and Life Multisector ETF

 

Investment Objective

The iShares Virtual Work and Life Multisector ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of U.S. and non-U.S. companies that provide products, services and technologies that empower individuals to work remotely, and support an increasingly virtual way of life across entertainment, wellness and learning, as represented by the NYSE® FactSet® Global Virtual Work and Life Index (the “Index”). The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index.

Performance

 

   

  Average Annual Total Returns

 

       

Cumulative Total Returns

 

 
    

1 Year

 

    

Since
Inception

 

        

1 Year

 

   

Since
Inception

 

 

Fund NAV

    (47.89 )%       (25.35 )%        (47.89 )%      (41.58 )% 

Fund Market

    (47.89      (25.39       (47.89     (41.64

Index

 

   

 

(47.86

 

 

    

 

(25.24

 

 

       

 

(47.86

 

 

   

 

(41.38

 

 

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT

(SINCE INCEPTION AT NET ASSET VALUE)

 

LOGO

The inception date of the Fund was September 29, 2020. The first day of secondary market trading was October 1, 2020.

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. See “About Fund Performance” for more information.

Expense Example

 

   

Actual

 

   

Hypothetical 5% Return

 

          
 

 

 

     

 

 

      
     

 

        Beginning
Account Value
      (02/01/22)

 

 
 
 

 

      

 

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)

 

 
 
 

 

      

 

Expenses
Paid During
the Period

 

 
 
(a)  

 

           

 

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)

 

 
 
 

 

      

 

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)

 

 
 
 

 

      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a)  
      

 

Annualized
Expense
Ratio

 

 
 
 

 

      $      1,000.00                $ 734.90        $ 2.02             $ 1,000.00        $ 1,022.50        $ 2.36          0.47

 

  (a) 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). Other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, may be paid which are not reflected in the tables and examples above. See “Disclosure of Expenses” for more information.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022   (continued)    iShares® Virtual Work and Life Multisector ETF

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

Stocks of companies that help people work, play, or study from home declined sharply during the reporting period as consumers shifted back from working and shopping online to in-person experiences. As global inflation increased, rising interest rates negatively impacted the highest valuation growth-oriented technology stocks by decreasing demand and raising financing costs.

U.S. equities, which represented approximately 62% of the Index on average during the reporting period, detracted the most from the Index’s return, led by the information technology sector. At the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, the software industry benefited from the need for remote work and school, leading to strong demand for related software, such as tools for securely signing digital documents and videoconferencing. However, as restrictions eased, businesses and schools returned to in-person work, sharply weighing on demand. Competition from other makers of remote meeting solutions intensified, pressuring profits. In addition, the stocks of a company that manages information during emergencies declined sharply amid a disruptive leadership change.

The U.S. communication services sector also detracted significantly from the Index’s return. In the entertainment industry, despite increasing revenues, media streaming technology companies declined as relatively high valuations led investors to scrutinize earnings growth. Additionally, growth in consumer spending on digital entertainment slowed as inflation grew. In the interactive media and services industry, demand for digital advertisements declined amid the broader global economic slowdown and the war in Ukraine, which also adversely affected subscriber growth.

Chinese stocks also detracted from the Index’s return, particularly in the communication services sector. New government regulations restricted certain financial transactions and limited content on livestreaming platforms. Revenues declined in the entertainment industry amid reduced online advertising and lower subscriptions due to increased competition. New video-gaming regulations negatively impacted profits in the interactive media and services industry, and slowing economic growth weighed on advertising revenue. The German consumer discretionary sector also detracted from the Index’s performance as easing pandemic-related restrictions reduced demand for online delivery services.

Portfolio Information

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION

 

 

Sector

 

   

 

Percent of
Total Investments

 

 
(a) 

 

 

Information Technology

    36.1
 

Communication Services

    34.8  
 

Consumer Discretionary

    23.8  
 

Health Care

    4.2  
 

Consumer Staples

 

    1.1  

TEN LARGEST HOLDINGS

 

Security

 

   

 

Percent of
Total Investments

 

 
(a) 

 

Delivery Hero SE

    2.6

JD Health International Inc.

    2.6  

Netflix Inc.

    2.4  

New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc.

    2.3  

Nice Ltd.

    2.3  

Five9 Inc.

    2.3  

Teladoc Health Inc.

    2.3  

Take-Two Interactive Software Inc.

    2.3  

Activision Blizzard Inc.

    2.2  

DoorDash Inc., Class A

 

    2.2  
 

 

  (a) 

Excludes money market funds.

 

 

 

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About Fund Performance   

 

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Financial markets have experienced extreme volatility and trading in many instruments has been disrupted. These circumstances may continue for an extended period of time and may continue to affect adversely the value and liquidity of each Fund’s investments. As a result, current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at iShares.com. Performance results assume reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. The investment return and principal value of shares will vary with changes in market conditions. Shares may be worth more or less than their original cost when they are redeemed or sold in the market. Performance for certain funds may reflect a waiver of a portion of investment advisory fees. Without such a waiver, performance would have been lower.

Net asset value or “NAV” is the value of one share of a fund as calculated in accordance with the standard formula for valuing mutual fund shares. Beginning August 10, 2020, the price used to calculate market return (“Market Price”) is the closing price. Prior to August 10, 2020, Market Price was determined using the midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest ask on the primary stock exchange on which shares of a fund are listed for trading, as of the time that such fund’s NAV is calculated. Since shares of a fund may not trade in the secondary market until after the fund’s inception, for the period from inception to the first day of secondary market trading in shares of the fund, the NAV of the fund is used as a proxy for the Market Price to calculate market returns. Market and NAV returns assume that dividends and capital gain distributions have been reinvested at Market Price and NAV, respectively.

An index is a statistical composite that tracks a specified financial market or sector. Unlike a fund, an index does not actually hold a portfolio of securities and therefore does not incur the expenses incurred by a fund. These expenses negatively impact fund performance. Also, market returns do not include brokerage commissions that may be payable on secondary market transactions. If brokerage commissions were included, market returns would be lower.

Disclosure of Expenses

Shareholders of each Fund may incur the following charges: (1) transactional expenses, including brokerage commissions on purchases and sales of fund shares and (2) ongoing expenses, including management fees and other fund expenses. The expense examples shown (which are based on a hypothetical investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held through the end of the period) are intended to assist shareholders both in calculating expenses based on an investment in each Fund and in comparing these expenses with similar costs of investing in other funds.

The expense examples provide information about actual account values and actual expenses. Annualized expense ratios reflect contractual and voluntary fee waivers, if any. In order to estimate the expenses a shareholder paid during the period covered by this report, shareholders can divide their account value by $1,000 and then multiply the result by the number under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During the Period.”

The expense examples also provide information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. In order to assist shareholders in comparing the ongoing expenses of investing in a Funds and other funds, compare the 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

The expenses shown in the expense examples are intended to highlight shareholders’ ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional expenses, such as brokerage commissions and other fees paid on purchases and sales of fund shares. Therefore, the hypothetical examples are useful in comparing ongoing expenses only and will not help shareholders determine the relative total expenses of owning different funds. If these transactional expenses were included, shareholder expenses would have been higher.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Cloud 5G and Tech ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Common Stocks

   
Chemicals — 2.8%            

DuPont de Nemours Inc.

    3,240     $ 198,385  
   

 

 

 
Communications Equipment — 17.6%            

Arista Networks Inc.(a)

    2,028       236,526  

Ciena Corp.(a)

    4,108       211,973  

F5 Inc.(a)

    1,112       186,104  

Juniper Networks Inc.

    7,844       219,867  

Nokia OYJ

    43,452       226,323  

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Class B

    24,796       188,605  
   

 

 

 
      1,269,398  
Construction & Engineering — 2.5%  

China Communications Services Corp. Ltd., Class H

    80,000       32,525  

COMSYS Holdings Corp.

    4,400       88,397  

EXEO Group Inc.

    3,600       60,321  
   

 

 

 
      181,243  
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 1.7%  

Cogent Communications Holdings Inc.

    1,455       92,844  

NOS SGPS SA

    7,196       27,168  
   

 

 

 
      120,012  
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components — 7.2%  

Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    3,200       186,914  

Quectel Wireless Solutions Co. Ltd., Class A

    520       12,103  

Taiyo Yuden Co. Ltd.

    4,400       156,376  

Yageo Corp.

    14,000       161,645  
   

 

 

 
      517,038  
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 0.9%  

Keppel DC REIT

    42,900       64,322  
   

 

 

 
IT Services — 2.0%  

Computacenter PLC

    3,136       99,142  

Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Ltd., ADR(a)

    3,465       11,365  

Megaport Ltd.(a)

    5,304       36,417  
   

 

 

 
      146,924  
Media — 1.9%  

DISH Network Corp., Class A(a)

    7,864       136,598  
   

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 36.3%  

Analog Devices Inc.

    1,364       234,554  

Broadcom Inc.

    432       231,327  

Infineon Technologies AG

    5,513       151,191  

Intel Corp.

    4,940       179,371  

MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc., Class H(a)

    1,546       89,575  

MediaTek Inc.

    6,000       138,241  

Microchip Technology Inc.

    2,916       200,796  

NXP Semiconductors NV

    1,112       204,475  
Security   Shares     Value  
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment (continued)  

Qorvo Inc.(a)

    1,576     $ 164,014  

Qualcomm Inc.

    1,396       202,504  

Skyworks Solutions Inc.

    1,588       172,901  

STMicroelectronics NV

    5,200       196,786  

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    12,000       205,795  

Win Semiconductors Corp.

    13,000       69,057  

Wolfspeed Inc.(a)

    2,052       170,932  
   

 

 

 
      2,611,519  
Software — 22.7%  

C3.ai Inc., Class A(a)

    2,676       49,265  

Cadence Design Systems Inc.(a)

    1,379       256,604  

Citrix Systems Inc.

    3,084       312,748  

Datadog Inc., Class A(a)(b)

    1,396       142,406  

Dropbox Inc., Class A(a)

    10,132       230,402  

New Relic Inc.(a)

    2,153       130,623  

Nutanix Inc., Class A(a)

    6,964       105,365  

Synopsys Inc.(a)

    700       257,250  

Teradata Corp.(a)

    3,792       145,196  
   

 

 

 
      1,629,859  
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 4.1%  

Pure Storage Inc., Class A(a)

    7,672       217,501  

Wiwynn Corp.

    3,000       74,210  
   

 

 

 
      291,711  
   

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments — 99.7%
(Cost: $8,622,711)

 

    7,167,009  
   

 

 

 

Short-Term Securities

   
Money Market Funds — 1.8%            

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares, 1.93%(c)(d)(e)

    133,735       133,722  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Securities — 1.8%
(Cost: $133,722)

 

    133,722  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities — 101.5%
(Cost: $8,756,433)

 

    7,300,731  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (1.5)%

 

    (110,344
   

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

 

  $   7,190,387  
   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Non-income producing security.

(b) 

All or a portion of this security is on loan. (c) Affiliate of the Fund.

(d) 

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

(e) 

All or a portion of this security was purchased with the cash collateral from loaned securities.

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Cloud 5G and Tech ETF

 

Affiliates

Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended July 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

                   
Affiliated Issuer    Value at
07/31/21
     Purchases
at Cost
     Proceeds
from Sale
     Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
     Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
     Value at
07/31/22
     Shares
Held at
07/31/22
     Income      Capital
Gain
Distributions
from
Underlying
Funds
 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares

     $       —        $ 133,703(a)        $         —      $  19      $  —      $ 133,722        133,735      $  84 (b)     $  —  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares(c)

     10,000               (10,000 )(a)                                   10         
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

 
            $ 19      $      $ 133,722         $ 94      $  
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Represents net amount purchased (sold).

 
  (b) 

All or a portion represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.

 
  (c) 

As of period end, the entity is no longer held.

 

For the period ended July 31, 2022, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

               
      Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
     Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Interest
Rate
Contracts
     Other
Contracts
     Total  

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from

                    

Futures contracts

   $      $      $ (1,011    $      $      $      $ (1,011
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.

 

         
      Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Investments

                 

Assets

                 

Common Stocks

   $ 5,117,780        $ 2,049,229        $        $ 7,167,009  

Money Market Funds

     133,722                               —          133,722  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $ 5,251,502        $ 2,049,229        $        $ 7,300,731  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Cybersecurity and Tech ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Common Stocks

   
Communications Equipment — 9.1%            

Accton Technology Corp.

    1,476,000     $   12,318,510  

ADTRAN Holdings Inc. (a)

    149,134       3,592,638  

Calix Inc.(a)(b)

    175,224       9,994,777  

Juniper Networks Inc.

    730,135       20,465,684  

Radware Ltd.(a)

    125,003       2,891,319  
   

 

 

 
      49,262,928  
IT Services — 9.2%            

Akamai Technologies Inc.(a)(b)

    221,970       21,357,953  

Change Inc.

    136,700       2,070,640  

My EG Services Bhd

    13,791,000       2,407,263  

Okta Inc.(a)

    228,200       22,466,290  

Secunet Security Networks AG

    4,116       1,190,604  
   

 

 

 
      49,492,750  
Professional Services — 13.1%            

Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp.

    255,292       24,502,926  

CACI International Inc., Class A(a)(b)

    70,815       21,406,666  

ManTech International Corp./VA, Class A

    84,380       8,085,292  

Science Applications International Corp.

    170,907       16,555,761  
   

 

 

 
      70,550,645  
Software — 68.5%            

A10 Networks Inc.

    201,096       2,998,341  

Absolute Software Corp.

    165,825       1,529,338  

Ahnlab Inc.

    18,982       1,301,624  

Alarm.com Holdings Inc.(a)(b)

    147,030       10,405,313  

BlackBerry Ltd.(a)(b)

    1,768,410       10,868,288  

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.(a)

    171,696       21,393,322  

Citrix Systems Inc.

    219,622       22,271,867  

Clear Secure Inc., Class A(a)

    176,988       4,481,336  

Crowdstrike Holdings Inc., Class A(a)

    137,593       25,262,075  

CyberArk Software Ltd.(a)

    122,892       15,991,936  

Darktrace PLC(a)

    856,435       3,932,427  

Digital Arts Inc.

    7,000       346,513  

DocuSign Inc.(a)(b)

    270,235       17,289,635  

Everbridge Inc.(a)

    79,534       1,999,485  

Fortinet Inc.(a)

    375,916       22,423,389  

Kape Technologies PLC(a)

    495,962       1,805,908  

KnowBe4 Inc., Class A(a)

    222,558       3,180,354  

Mandiant Inc.(a)(b)

    695,729       15,848,707  

Micro Focus International PLC

    1,053,112       3,668,638  

Netcompany Group A/S(a)(c)

    139,356       7,814,706  
Security   Shares     Value  
Software (continued)            

OneSpan Inc.(a)(b)

    122,270     $ 1,353,529  

Palo Alto Networks Inc.(a)(b)

    43,366       21,643,971  

Ping Identity Holding Corp.(a)

    218,148       3,741,238  

Qualys Inc.(a)

    106,722       13,054,235  

Rapid7 Inc.(a)(b)

    176,249       11,274,649  

SailPoint Technologies Holdings Inc.(a)

    283,122       18,054,690  

SentinelOne Inc., Class A(a)

    564,774       14,034,634  

TeamViewer AG(a)(c)

    470,694       4,900,712  

Telos Corp.(a)(b)

    159,433       1,265,898  

Tenable Holdings Inc.(a)

    323,694       12,510,773  

Trend Micro Inc/Japan

    398,000       23,129,453  

Varonis Systems Inc.(a)(b)

    332,740       8,461,578  

VMware Inc., Class A

    169,186       19,659,413  

Zscaler Inc.(a)(b)

    142,300       22,065,038  
   

 

 

 
      369,963,013  
   

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments — 99.9%
(Cost: $575,150,643)

 

    539,269,336  
   

 

 

 

Short-Term Securities

   
Money Market Funds — 10.5%            

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares, 1.93%(d)(e)(f)

    56,054,306       56,048,701  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 1.81%(d)(e)

    510,000       510,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Securities — 10.5%
(Cost: $56,545,001)

 

    56,558,701  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities — 110.4%
(Cost: $631,695,644)

 

    595,828,037  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (10.4)%

 

    (55,939,440
   

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

 

  $   539,888,597  
   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Non-income producing security.

(b) 

All or a portion of this security is on loan.

(c) 

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

(d) 

Affiliate of the Fund.

(e) 

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

(f) 

All or a portion of this security was purchased with the cash collateral from loaned securities.

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Cybersecurity and Tech ETF

 

Affiliates

Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended July 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

                   
Affiliated Issuer   Value at
07/31/21
    Purchases
at Cost
    Proceeds
from Sale
    Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Value at
07/31/22
    Shares
Held at
07/31/22
    Income    

Capital

Gain
Distributions
from
Underlying
Funds

 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares

  $ 62,729,133     $     $ (6,666,685 )(a)    $ (26,861   $ 13,114     $ 56,048,701       56,054,306     $ 635,215 (b)    $  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares

    790,000             (280,000 )(a)                   510,000       510,000       2,292        
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 
        $ (26,861   $ 13,114     $ 56,558,701       $ 637,507     $  
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Represents net amount purchased (sold).

 
  (b) 

All or a portion represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Futures Contracts

 

         
Description    Number of
Contracts
     Expiration
Date
       Notional
Amount
(000)
    Value/
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Long Contracts

              

E-Mini Technology Select Sector Index

   3        09/16/22        $ 437     $ 59,639  
              

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

               
      Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
     Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Interest
Rate
Contracts
     Other
Contracts
     Total  

Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments

                    

Futures contracts

                    

Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(a)

   $      $      $ 59,639      $      $      $      $ 59,639  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss).

 

For the period ended July 31, 2022, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

               
      Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
     Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Interest
Rate
Contracts
     Other
Contracts
     Total  

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from

                    

Futures contracts

   $      $      $ (139,381    $      $      $      $ (139,381
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on

                    

Futures contracts

   $      $      $ 1,219      $      $      $      $ 1,219  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

   

Futures contracts

  

Average notional value of contracts — long

   $ 644,944    

For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments   (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Cybersecurity and Tech ETF

 

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.

 

         
      Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Investments

                 

Assets

                 

Common Stocks

   $ 476,188,246        $ 63,081,090        $             —        $ 539,269,336  

Money Market Funds

     56,558,701                            56,558,701  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $ 532,746,947        $  63,081,090        $        $ 595,828,037  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments(a)

                 

Assets

                 

Futures Contracts

   $ 59,639        $        $        $ 59,639  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts. Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Exponential Technologies ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Common Stocks

 

Australia — 3.7%  

IRESS Ltd.

    2,243,753     $ 17,992,731  

Megaport Ltd.(a)

    1,400,746       9,617,431  

Nanosonics Ltd.(a)(b)

    4,878,522       16,230,642  

Netwealth Group Ltd.

    1,825,618       16,585,600  

NEXTDC Ltd.(a)

    2,332,152       19,414,099  

Technology One Ltd.

    2,282,974       18,942,446  

WiseTech Global Ltd.

    545,898       19,332,766  
   

 

 

 
          118,115,715  
Canada — 1.2%  

Bausch Health Companies Inc.(a)

    1,066,098       4,911,935  

BlackBerry Ltd.(a)(b)

    2,556,225       15,710,039  

Descartes Systems Group Inc. (The)(a)

    134,943       9,321,821  

Shopify Inc., Class A(a)

    209,375       7,293,912  
   

 

 

 
      37,237,707  
China — 5.1%  

3SBio Inc.(c)

    23,256,000       15,479,803  

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.(a)

    1,303,500       14,655,861  

Baidu Inc.(a)

    1,084,200       18,739,744  

China Datang Corp. Renewable Power Co. Ltd.,

   

Class H(b)

    57,367,000       15,570,282  

China Longyuan Power Group Corp. Ltd., Class H

    10,866,000       17,456,876  

China Resources Power Holdings Co. Ltd.

    2,610,000       4,913,956  

Genscript Biotech Corp.(a)

    4,474,000       16,198,747  

I-Mab, ADR(a)

    276,480       2,897,511  

Innovent Biologics Inc.(a)(c)

    956,500       3,998,218  

Shanghai Junshi Biosciences Co. Ltd., Class A(a)

    2,425,884       22,058,391  

Tencent Holdings Ltd.

    352,000       13,604,382  

Wuxi Biologics Cayman Inc., New(a)(c)

    1,749,000       16,741,627  
   

 

 

 
      162,315,398  
Denmark — 1.1%  

Orsted A/S(c)

    166,950       19,435,756  

Vestas Wind Systems A/S

    633,947       16,662,489  
   

 

 

 
      36,098,245  
Finland — 1.0%  

Nokia OYJ

    3,514,678       18,306,481  

Wartsila OYJ Abp

    1,578,600       13,870,419  
   

 

 

 
      32,176,900  
France — 1.7%  

Capgemini SE

    88,381       16,857,512  

Dassault Systemes SE

    362,412       15,544,456  

Sanofi

    210,892       20,957,080  
   

 

 

 
      53,359,048  
Germany — 1.9%  

Infineon Technologies AG

    434,831       11,925,008  

Merck KGaA

    80,430       15,318,747  

QIAGEN NV(a)

    373,641       18,725,681  

SAP SE

    150,895       14,074,385  
   

 

 

 
      60,043,821  
India — 1.5%  

Infosys Ltd.

    867,908       17,025,076  

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.

    419,511       17,547,633  

Wipro Ltd.

    2,416,739       12,895,259  
   

 

 

 
      47,467,968  
Israel — 0.5%  

Nice Ltd.(a)

    66,801       14,261,834  
   

 

 

 
Security   Shares     Value  
Japan — 6.8%  

Chugai Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    659,600     $ 18,530,001  

Denso Corp.

    295,300       16,151,452  

FANUC Corp.

    104,900       18,091,102  

Harmonic Drive Systems Inc.(b)

    534,900       20,394,044  

Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    295,000       17,231,155  

Nabtesco Corp.

    347,900       8,337,824  

Nidec Corp.

    115,600       8,033,512  

Rakuten Group Inc.

    329,800       1,634,996  

SoftBank Group Corp.

    463,711       19,479,003  

Taiyo Yuden Co. Ltd.

    403,100       14,326,188  

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    794,904       23,322,636  

TDK Corp.

    556,700       17,533,070  

Tokyo Electron Ltd.

    42,200       14,524,963  

Yaskawa Electric Corp.(b)

    453,900       15,897,344  
   

 

 

 
          213,487,290  
Netherlands — 2.5%  

Adyen NV(a)(c)

    7,201       12,952,956  

ASM International NV

    48,160       14,793,386  

ASML Holding NV

    25,218       14,494,244  

NXP Semiconductors NV

    90,732       16,683,800  

TomTom NV(a)(b)

    2,228,066       20,141,040  
   

 

 

 
      79,065,426  
Singapore — 0.5%  

Keppel DC REIT

    11,444,700       17,159,718  
   

 

 

 
South Korea — 0.9%  

Samsung SDI Co. Ltd.

    33,389       14,676,120  

SK Hynix Inc.

    199,266       15,063,871  
   

 

 

 
      29,739,991  
Spain — 0.5%  

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy SA(a)

    817,982       15,050,261  
   

 

 

 
Sweden — 0.5%  

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Class B

    1,939,612       14,753,161  
   

 

 

 
Switzerland — 3.4%  

ABB Ltd., Registered

    544,819       16,562,280  

CRISPR Therapeutics AG(a)(b)

    261,067       19,580,025  

Novartis AG, Registered

    247,603       21,276,434  

Roche Holding AG, NVS

    49,880       16,560,385  

STMicroelectronics NV

    430,256       16,282,403  

TE Connectivity Ltd.

    133,854       17,900,296  
   

 

 

 
      108,161,823  
Taiwan — 1.7%  

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd.

    5,846,000       21,365,642  

MediaTek Inc.

    588,000       13,547,566  

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    1,039,000       17,818,398  

Win Semiconductors Corp.

    302,000       1,604,253  
   

 

 

 
      54,335,859  
United Kingdom — 3.4%  

AstraZeneca PLC

    195,930       25,772,869  

GSK PLC

    1,001,445       21,040,563  

Ocado Group PLC(a)

    70,986       729,754  

Sage Group PLC (The)

    2,066,353       17,808,063  

Spirax-Sarco Engineering PLC

    106,563       15,548,493  

Subsea 7 SA

    2,790,457       25,149,209  
   

 

 

 
      106,048,951  
United States — 60.6%  

AbbVie Inc.

    165,437       23,741,864  

Accenture PLC, Class A

    59,202       18,131,204  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments   (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Exponential Technologies ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
United States (continued)  

Advanced Micro Devices Inc.(a)

    145,836     $     13,777,127  

Agilent Technologies Inc.

    128,986       17,297,023  

Akamai Technologies Inc.(a)

    187,978       18,087,243  

Albemarle Corp.(b)

    76,186       18,613,002  

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.(a)(b)

    115,950       16,469,538  

Alphabet Inc., Class A(a)

    142,320       16,554,662  

Amazon.com Inc.(a)

    129,207       17,436,485  

Analog Devices Inc.

    112,910       19,416,004  

Ansys Inc.(a)(b)

    51,718       14,428,805  

Apple Inc.

    115,475       18,765,842  

Applied Materials Inc.

    143,077       15,163,300  

Aptiv PLC(a)

    51,999       5,454,175  

Arista Networks Inc.(a)

    162,308       18,929,982  

Aspen Technology Inc.(a)(b)

    56,383       11,507,206  

Autodesk Inc.(a)

    73,991       16,005,733  

Beam Therapeutics Inc.(a)(b)

    254,151       16,006,430  

Biogen Inc.(a)

    86,277       18,554,732  

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.(a)

    246,171       21,183,015  

Blackbaud Inc.(a)

    282,898       17,347,305  

BlackRock Inc.(d)

    21,823       14,603,515  

Block Inc.(a)(b)

    53,361       4,058,638  

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

    355,191       26,205,992  

Broadcom Inc.

    36,210       19,389,731  

Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc.(b)

    118,614       19,043,478  

Cadence Design Systems Inc.(a)

    110,293       20,523,321  

CF Industries Holdings Inc.

    335,547       32,041,383  

Cisco Systems Inc.

    388,285       17,616,490  

Citrix Systems Inc.

    246,272       24,974,443  

Cogent Communications Holdings Inc.

    288,009       18,377,854  

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A

    255,799       17,384,100  

Coupa Software Inc.(a)

    142,833       9,344,135  

Crowdstrike Holdings Inc., Class A(a)

    98,619       18,106,448  

Denali Therapeutics Inc.(a)(b)

    250,975       8,538,169  

DISH Network Corp., Class A(a)(b)

    204,908       3,559,252  

Dropbox Inc., Class A(a)

    823,333       18,722,592  

DuPont de Nemours Inc.

    257,972       15,795,626  

Edwards Lifesciences Corp.(a)(b)

    183,679       18,467,087  

Eli Lilly & Co.

    82,522       27,206,678  

Enphase Energy Inc.(a)

    89,366       25,396,030  

Envestnet Inc.(a)(b)

    232,373       13,540,375  

Exelixis Inc.(a)(b)

    1,199,855       25,100,967  

F5 Inc.(a)

    88,098       14,744,081  

Fastly Inc., Class A(a)

    613,253       6,972,687  

First Solar Inc.(a)

    221,308       21,947,114  

Fortinet Inc.(a)

    321,122       19,154,927  

Gilead Sciences Inc.

    289,224       17,281,134  

Guardant Health Inc.(a)(b)

    231,891       11,633,971  

Guidewire Software Inc.(a)(b)

    177,278       13,778,046  

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.

    1,404,083       19,994,142  

Hubbell Inc.

    101,682       22,270,392  

Illumina Inc.(a)(b)

    56,940       12,337,759  

Incyte Corp.(a)

    196,034       15,227,921  

Intel Corp.

    389,599       14,146,340  

Intellia Therapeutics Inc.(a)(b)

    200,169       12,962,944  

International Business Machines Corp.

    163,893       21,435,565  

Intuit Inc.

    31,095       14,184,606  

Intuitive Surgical Inc.(a)

    61,392       14,130,597  

Ionis Pharmaceuticals Inc.(a)(b)

    627,789       23,579,755  

Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC(a)

    172,192       26,872,283  

Johnson & Johnson

    122,684       21,410,812  
Security   Shares     Value  
United States (continued)  

Juniper Networks Inc.

    674,596     $ 18,908,926  

KLA Corp.

    52,148       20,000,844  

Lam Research Corp.

    28,453       14,241,011  

Livent Corp.(a)(b)

    709,037       17,647,931  

Lumen Technologies Inc.

    1,675,469       18,245,857  

Mandiant Inc.(a)

    1,271,852       28,972,789  

Manhattan Associates Inc.(a)

    130,221       18,318,188  

Marqeta Inc., Class A(a)(b)

    213,424       2,046,736  

MercadoLibre Inc.(a)(b)

    7,713       6,276,145  

Merck & Co. Inc.

    282,108       25,203,529  

Meta Platforms Inc, Class A(a)

    65,312       10,391,139  

Microchip Technology Inc.

    237,266       16,338,137  

Micron Technology Inc.

    237,368       14,683,584  

Microsoft Corp.

    60,190       16,897,741  

Moderna Inc.(a)

    62,683       10,285,653  

MongoDB Inc.(a)

    20,842       6,512,500  

Myriad Genetics Inc.(a)(b)

    812,836       21,442,614  

NortonLifeLock Inc.

    828,766       20,329,630  

Nvidia Corp.

    73,555       13,359,795  

Okta Inc.(a)

    101,653       10,007,738  

Oracle Corp.

    247,439       19,260,652  

Palantir Technologies Inc., Class A(a)(b)

    698,599       7,230,500  

Palo Alto Networks Inc.(a)(b)

    37,996       18,963,804  

Paylocity Holding Corp.(a)(b)

    88,073       18,136,873  

PayPal Holdings Inc.(a)

    124,460       10,769,524  

Pegasystems Inc.

    95,952       3,852,473  

PTC Inc.(a)

    167,881       20,713,158  

Qorvo Inc.(a)

    139,395       14,506,838  

Qualcomm Inc.

    110,736       16,063,364  

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.(a)(b)

    31,209       18,153,963  

RingCentral Inc., Class A(a)

    125,714       6,221,586  

Rocket Companies Inc., Class A(b)

    1,391,317       13,245,338  

Sabre Corp.(a)(b)

    2,218,644       13,644,661  

Salesforce Inc.(a)

    76,553       14,087,283  

Seagen Inc.(a)

    137,391       24,727,632  

SEI Investments Co.

    335,005       18,545,877  

Sensata Technologies Holding PLC

    349,134       15,525,989  

ServiceNow Inc.(a)

    31,441       14,043,437  

Shoals Technologies Group Inc., Class A(a)

    709,008       16,753,859  

Skyworks Solutions Inc.

    140,249       15,270,311  

Snowflake Inc., Class A(a)(b)

    66,147       9,916,097  

SoFi Technologies Inc.(a)(b)

    1,702,619       10,743,526  

SolarEdge Technologies Inc.(a)

    60,993       21,965,409  

Splunk Inc.(a)

    168,817       17,541,774  

SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.

    261,854       15,493,901  

Synaptics Inc.(a)

    14,028       2,033,359  

Synopsys Inc.(a)

    55,335       20,335,612  

Teladoc Health Inc.(a)(b)

    226,218       8,336,133  

Tesla Inc.(a)(b)

    20,759       18,505,611  

Texas Instruments Inc.

    104,493       18,692,753  

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.

    34,284       20,515,888  

Twilio Inc., Class A(a)

    93,343       7,915,486  

Tyler Technologies Inc.(a)

    42,212       16,842,588  

VMware Inc., Class A

    175,656       20,411,227  

Zendesk Inc.(a)

    194,990       14,706,146  

Zscaler Inc.(a)(b)

    33,912       5,258,395  
   

 

 

 
        1,913,973,571  
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks — 98.5%
(Cost: $2,875,339,532)

 

    3,112,852,687  
   

 

 

 
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments   (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Exponential Technologies ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Preferred Stocks

 

Chile — 1.1%

 

Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA, Class B, Preference Shares

    352,556     $ 35,016,546  
   

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks — 1.1%
(Cost: $20,339,304)

 

    35,016,546  
   

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments — 99.6%
(Cost: $2,895,678,836)

 

    3,147,869,233  
   

 

 

 

Short-Term Securities

 

Money Market Funds — 5.4%

 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares, 1.93%(d)(e)(f)

    164,947,374       164,930,879  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 1.81%(d)(e)

    5,890,000       5,890,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Securities — 5.4%
(Cost: $170,796,470)

 

    170,820,879  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities — 105.0%
(Cost: $3,066,475,306)

 

    3,318,690,112  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (5.0)%

 

    (159,048,185
   

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

 

  $   3,159,641,927  
   

 

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Non-income producing security.

(b) 

All or a portion of this security is on loan.

(c) 

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

(d) 

Affiliate of the Fund.

(e) 

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

(f) 

All or a portion of this security was purchased with the cash collateral from loaned securities.

 

 

 

Affiliates

Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended July 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

                   
Affiliated Issuer   Value at
07/31/21
   

Purchases

at Cost

    Proceeds
from Sale
    Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Value at
07/31/22
   

Shares

Held at
07/31/22

    Income    

Capital

Gain
Distributions
from
Underlying
Funds

 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares

  $ 29,091,609     $ 135,905,406 (a)    $     $ (77,850   $ 11,714     $ 164,930,879       164,947,374       $329,907 (b)    $  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares

    12,950,000             (7,060,000 )(a)                  5,890,000       5,890,000       7,619        

BlackRock Inc.

    21,333,249       1,890,928       (4,143,749     498,259       (4,975,172     14,603,515       21,823       430,956        
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 
        $ 420,409     $ (4,963,458   $ 185,424,394         $768,482     $  
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Represents net amount purchased (sold).

 
  (b) 

All or a portion represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End Futures Contracts

 

         
Description    Number of
Contracts
     Expiration
Date
     Notional
Amount
(000)
   Value/
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
Long Contracts                          

Euro STOXX 50 Index

     18        09/16/22      $     685    $   31,249  

MSCI Emerging Markets Index

     43        09/16/22      2,147      10,521  

S&P 500 E-Mini Index

     36        09/16/22      7,440      363,998  
           

 

 

 
            $  405,768  
           

 

 

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments   (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Exponential Technologies ETF

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

               
      Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
     Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Interest
Rate
Contracts
     Other
Contracts
     Total  

Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments

                    

Futures contracts

                    

Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(a)

   $      $      $ 405,768      $      $      $      $ 405,768  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss).

 

For the period ended July 31, 2022, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

               
      Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
     Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Interest
Rate
Contracts
     Other
Contracts
     Total  

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from

                    

Futures contracts

   $      $      $ 507,872      $      $      $      $ 507,872  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on

                    

Futures contracts

   $      $      $ 349,704      $      $      $      $ 349,704  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments    

 

   

Futures contracts

  

Average notional value of contracts — long

   $ 9,001,403    

For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.

 

         
      Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Investments

                 

Assets

                 

Common Stocks

   $ 2,030,331,301        $ 1,082,521,386        $        $ 3,112,852,687  

Preferred Stocks

     35,016,546                            35,016,546  

Money Market Funds

     170,820,879                            170,820,879  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $ 2,236,168,726        $ 1,082,521,386        $             —        $ 3,318,690,112  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments(a)

                 

Assets

                 

Futures Contracts

   $ 374,519        $ 31,249        $        $ 405,768  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts. Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Genomics Immunology and Healthcare ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Common Stocks

   
China — 4.2%            

BeiGene Ltd.(a)(b)

    650,700     $ 8,370,212  
   

 

 

 
Denmark — 4.2%            

Genmab A/S(a)

    23,526       8,371,019  
   

 

 

 
France — 4.4%            

Sanofi

    62,099       6,170,996  

Valneva SE(a)(b)

    254,499       2,531,140  
   

 

 

 
      8,702,136  
Germany — 7.1%            

BioNTech SE, ADR(b)

    45,176       7,460,816  

Evotec SE(a)

    259,852       6,751,267  
   

 

 

 
      14,212,083  
Japan — 7.4%            

Ono Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    270,600       7,608,974  

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    240,700       7,062,184  
   

 

 

 
      14,671,158  
Netherlands — 1.1%            

CureVac NV(a)(b)

    168,210       2,186,730  
   

 

 

 
Switzerland — 3.3%            

Roche Holding AG, NVS

    19,990       6,636,770  
   

 

 

 
Taiwan — 2.3%            

Adimmune Corp.

    969,000       1,303,203  

Medigen Vaccine Biologics Corp.(a)

    476,000       3,274,974  
   

 

 

 
      4,578,177  
United Kingdom — 0.4%            

Adaptimmune Therapeutics PLC, ADR(a)

    431,774       798,782  
   

 

 

 
United States — 65.4%            

Agenus Inc.(a)(b)

    760,299       1,961,571  

Allogene Therapeutics Inc.(a)(b)

    247,278       3,209,669  

Arcturus Therapeutics Holdings Inc.(a)

    63,188       1,108,949  

Arcus Biosciences Inc.(a)

    137,976       3,668,782  

Beam Therapeutics Inc.(a)(b)

    177,969       11,208,488  

Blueprint Medicines Corp.(a)

    120,037       6,129,089  

Coherus Biosciences Inc.(a)(b)

    226,659       1,919,802  

Editas Medicine Inc.(a)(b)

    213,796       3,401,494  

Exelixis Inc.(a)

    374,167       7,827,574  

Fate Therapeutics Inc.(a)(b)

    283,319       8,649,729  

FibroGen Inc.(a)

    267,419       3,364,131  
Security   Shares     Value  
United States (continued)  

Gilead Sciences Inc.

    112,280     $ 6,708,730  

Gossamer Bio Inc.(a)

    151,453       1,700,817  

Inovio Pharmaceuticals Inc.(a)(b)

    703,462       1,392,855  

Intellia Therapeutics Inc.(a)(b)

    147,036       9,522,051  

Invitae Corp.(a)(b)

    702,810       1,335,339  

Iovance Biotherapeutics Inc.(a)(b)

    435,923       5,078,503  

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc.(a)

    50,163       4,616,501  

Maravai LifeSciences Holdings Inc., Class A(a)

    218,867       5,710,240  

Moderna Inc.(a)

    51,944       8,523,491  

NGM Biopharmaceuticals Inc.(a)

    64,311       931,223  

Novavax Inc.(a)

    159,163       8,675,975  

RAPT Therapeutics Inc.(a)(b)

    71,340       1,314,083  

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.(a)(b)

    10,570       6,148,463  

Sangamo Therapeutics Inc.(a)

    338,310       1,451,350  

Twist Bioscience Corp.(a)(b)

    159,658       6,983,441  

Vaxart Inc.(a)

    392,771       1,445,397  

Vir Biotechnology Inc.(a)

    226,587       6,301,385  
   

 

 

 
      130,289,122  
   

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments — 99.8%
(Cost: $269,066,195)

 

    198,816,189  
   

 

 

 

Short-Term Securities

   
Money Market Funds — 14.9%            

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional,
SL Agency Shares, 1.93%(c)(d)(e)

    29,525,562       29,522,610  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury,
SL Agency Shares, 1.81%(c)(d)

    210,000       210,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Securities — 14.9%
(Cost: $29,732,537)

 

    29,732,610  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities — 114.7%
(Cost: $298,798,732)

 

    228,548,799  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (14.7)%

 

    (29,214,560
   

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

 

  $   199,334,239  
   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Non-income producing security.

(b) 

All or a portion of this security is on loan.

(c) 

Affiliate of the Fund.

(d) 

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

(e) 

All or a portion of this security was purchased with the cash collateral from loaned securities.

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Genomics Immunology and Healthcare ETF

 

Affiliates

Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended July 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

Affiliated Issuer    
Value at
07/31/21
 
 
   
Purchases
at Cost
 
 
   
Proceeds
from Sale
 
 
   
Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
 
 
   


Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
 
 
 
   
Value at
07/31/22
 
 
   

Shares
Held at
07/31/22

 
 
    Income      



Capital Gain
Distributions
from
Underlying
Funds
 
 
 
 
 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares

  $ 14,270,396     $ 15,264,632 (a)    $     $ (11,804   $ (614   $ 29,522,610       29,525,562     $ 329,402 (b)    $  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares

    200,000       10,000 (a)                         210,000       210,000       1,124        
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 
        $ (11,804   $ (614   $ 29,732,610       $ 330,526     $  
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  (a)

Represents net amount purchased (sold).

 
  (b) 

All or a portion represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Futures Contracts

 

 

 

Description

   Number of
Contracts
     Expiration
Date
       Notional
Amount
(000)
    Value/
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

 

 

Long Contracts

              

E-Mini Health Care Sector Index

   3        09/16/22        $ 402     $ 38,347  
              

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

 

 
     Commodity
Contracts
       Credit
Contracts
       Equity
Contracts
  Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
       Interest
Rate
Contracts
       Other
Contracts
       Total  

 

 

Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments

                             

Futures contracts

                             

Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(a)

   $        $        $ 38,347   $        $        $        $ 38,347  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss).

 

For the period ended July 31, 2022, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

 

 
     Commodity
Contracts
       Credit
Contracts
       Equity
Contracts
  Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
       Interest
Rate
Contracts
       Other
Contracts
       Total  

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from

                             

Futures contracts

   $        $        $(51,454)   $        $        $        $ (51,454
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on

                             

Futures contracts

   $        $        $ 30,937   $        $        $        $ 30,937  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

Futures contracts

        

Average notional value of contracts — long

   $ 478,702  

For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Genomics Immunology and Healthcare ETF

 

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.

 

 

 
     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

 

 

Investments

                 

Assets

                 

Common Stocks

   $ 144,010,424        $ 54,805,765        $        $ 198,816,189  

Money Market Funds

     29,732,610                            29,732,610  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $ 173,743,034        $ 54,805,765        $                 —        $ 228,548,799  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments(a)

                 

Assets

                 

Futures Contracts

   $ 38,347        $        $        $ 38,347  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts. Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Common Stocks

 

Australia — 1.3%  

Megaport Ltd.(a)

    505,212     $       3,468,753  
   

 

 

 
Canada — 1.0%            

ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc.(a)

    79,232       2,508,967  
   

 

 

 
China — 10.8%            

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.(a)

    203,100       2,283,548  

Baidu Inc.(a)

    134,900       2,331,665  

Hello Group Inc., ADR

    387,823       1,737,447  

iQIYI Inc., ADR(a)

    588,124       2,246,634  

JD.com Inc., Class A

    84,750       2,528,308  

JOYY Inc., ADR

    68,639       1,777,064  

Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Ltd., ADR(a)

    523,420       1,716,818  

Kuaishou Technology(a)(b)

    234,900       2,361,789  

Tencent Holdings Ltd.

    51,800       2,002,008  

Tencent Music Entertainment Group, ADR(a)

    584,993       2,462,821  

Weibo Corp., ADR(a)

    106,032       2,037,935  

Xiaomi Corp., Class B(a)(b)

    1,560,000       2,453,545  

ZTE Corp., Class H

    1,088,400       2,342,173  
   

 

 

 
        28,281,755  
France — 2.8%            

Atos SE(a)

    84,755       1,044,902  

Dassault Systemes SE

    56,930       2,441,823  

Somfy SA

    15,655       1,979,547  

Vivendi SE

    196,122       1,861,851  
   

 

 

 
      7,328,123  
Germany — 1.7%            

Duerr AG

    85,520       2,126,257  

Nemetschek SE

    33,134       2,218,207  
   

 

 

 
      4,344,464  
Israel — 2.6%            

Maytronics Ltd.

    129,214       1,702,690  

Nano Dimension Ltd., ADR(a)(c)

    776,679       2,555,274  

Stratasys Ltd.(a)(c)

    120,782       2,486,901  
   

 

 

 
      6,744,865  
Italy — 0.9%            

Stellantis NV

    161,407       2,317,845  
   

 

 

 
Japan — 11.1%            

FANUC Corp.

    14,600       2,517,923  

Harmonic Drive Systems Inc.

    88,800       3,385,663  

Hitachi Ltd.

    45,600       2,308,639  

Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd.

    114,200       2,242,947  

Kyocera Corp.

    41,600       2,312,497  

MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc.

    124,900       2,246,717  

Nidec Corp.

    35,800       2,487,887  

Oracle Corp. Japan

    39,600       2,469,781  

Ricoh Co. Ltd.

    267,100       2,148,301  

Sharp Corp./Japan

    289,100       2,326,966  

Sony Group Corp.

    25,400       2,154,629  

Yaskawa Electric Corp.

    67,700       2,371,117  
   

 

 

 
      28,973,067  
Netherlands — 0.0%            

Yandex NV, Class A(a)(d)

    50,541       505  
   

 

 

 
South Korea — 3.1%            

AfreecaTV Co. Ltd.

    26,623       1,792,649  

LG Electronics Inc.

    28,555       2,082,868  

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

    44,140       2,089,373  
Security   Shares     Value  
South Korea (continued)  

Samsung SDS Co. Ltd.

    20,157     $ 2,114,217  
   

 

 

 
      8,079,107  
Sweden — 1.8%            

Spotify Technology SA(a)

    21,316       2,409,135  

Surgical Science Sweden AB(a)

    147,957       2,307,370  
   

 

 

 
      4,716,505  
Switzerland — 0.9%            

STMicroelectronics NV

    60,106       2,274,623  
   

 

 

 
Taiwan — 7.6%            

Alchip Technologies Ltd.

    80,000       1,901,192  

Faraday Technology Corp.

    311,000       1,640,531  

Global Unichip Corp.

    130,000       2,212,171  

Hiwin Technologies Corp.

    281,000       2,031,274  

Holtek Semiconductor Inc.

    690,000       1,863,685  

HTC Corp.(a)

    1,428,000       3,134,502  

Nuvoton Technology Corp.

    406,000       1,637,888  

RDC Semiconductor Co. Ltd.(a)

    173,000       2,036,916  

Via Technologies Inc.

    1,339,000       3,303,967  
   

 

 

 
        19,762,126  
United Kingdom — 1.8%            

AVEVA Group PLC

    85,976       2,487,329  

Clarivate PLC(a)(c)

    162,300       2,351,727  
   

 

 

 
      4,839,056  
United States — 52.3%            

3D Systems Corp.(a)(c)

    222,218       2,542,174  

Adobe Inc.(a)

    5,567       2,283,139  

Advanced Micro Devices Inc.(a)

    22,367       2,113,010  

Alphabet Inc., Class A(a)

    20,873       2,427,947  

Altair Engineering Inc., Class A(a)(c)

    43,284       2,549,860  

Alteryx Inc., Class A(a)

    41,409       2,005,438  

Altra Industrial Motion Corp.

    58,035       2,421,801  

Amazon.com Inc.(a)

    19,367       2,613,577  

Ambarella Inc.(a)(c)

    28,688       2,482,946  

AMETEK Inc.

    19,497       2,407,880  

Analog Devices Inc.

    14,340       2,465,906  

Ansys Inc.(a)(c)

    9,189       2,563,639  

Apple Inc.

    16,363       2,659,151  

Autodesk Inc.(a)

    11,425       2,471,456  

Bentley Systems Inc., Class B

    67,298       2,665,001  

Bumble Inc., Class A(a)

    78,320       2,969,894  

CEVA Inc.(a)(c)

    65,248       2,429,183  

Cognex Corp.

    49,639       2,530,596  

Concentrix Corp.

    14,954       2,000,247  

Desktop Metal Inc., Class A(a)(c)

    1,140,684       2,429,657  

Domo Inc., Class B(a)

    72,486       2,030,333  

Dropbox Inc., Class A(a)

    104,420       2,374,511  

Elastic NV(a)

    33,528       2,678,552  

FARO Technologies Inc.(a)

    74,998       2,438,935  

Freshworks Inc., Class A(a)(c)

    155,105       2,033,427  

fuboTV Inc.(a)(c)

    714,049       1,792,263  

GoDaddy Inc., Class A(a)

    32,755       2,429,766  

HubSpot Inc.(a)

    6,710       2,066,680  

Informatica Inc. , Class A(a)(c)

    121,162       2,774,610  

Intel Corp.

    54,951       1,995,271  

International Business Machines Corp.

    16,853       2,204,204  

Intuitive Surgical Inc.(a)

    10,938       2,517,599  

iRobot Corp.(a)(c)

    53,214       2,448,376  

Lattice Semiconductor Corp.(a)

    45,145       2,776,418  

Lumen Technologies Inc.

    205,064       2,233,147  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
United States (continued)  

Matterport Inc., Class A(a)(c)

    432,053     $ 1,836,225  

Meta Platforms Inc, Class A(a)

    12,494       1,987,795  

Microchip Technology Inc.

    33,397       2,299,717  

Microsoft Corp.

    8,814       2,474,442  

MicroStrategy Inc., Class A(a)(c)

    10,483       2,998,767  

Netflix Inc.(a)

    11,977       2,693,627  

Nvidia Corp.

    12,733       2,312,695  

Pegasystems Inc.

    45,502       1,826,905  

Pinterest Inc., Class A(a)

    122,520       2,386,690  

Proto Labs Inc.(a)

    48,889       2,390,183  

PTC Inc.(a)

    20,086       2,478,211  

Qualcomm Inc.

    16,859       2,445,567  

Salesforce Inc.(a)

    12,821       2,359,320  

Silicon Laboratories Inc.(a)(c)

    16,027       2,363,662  

Snap Inc., Class A, NVS(a)

    164,594       1,626,189  

Snowflake Inc., Class A(a)

    18,382       2,755,646  

Splunk Inc.(a)(c)

    22,580       2,346,288  

Sumo Logic Inc.(a)(c)

    297,138       2,011,624  

Teradata Corp.(a)(c)

    62,199       2,381,600  

Texas Instruments Inc.

    13,790       2,466,893  

Twitter Inc.(a)

    59,340       2,469,137  

Vimeo Inc.(a)

    283,523       1,576,388  

Walt Disney Co. (The)(a)

    21,812       2,314,253  
   

 

 

 
      136,628,418  
   

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments — 99.7%
(Cost: $313,214,350)

 

    260,268,179  
   

 

 

 

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Short-Term Securities

   
Money Market Funds — 8.1%            

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional,
SL Agency Shares, 1.93%(e)(f)(g)

    20,898,532     $ 20,896,442  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury,
SL Agency Shares, 1.81%(e)(f)

    200,000       200,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Securities — 8.1%
(Cost: $21,096,238)

 

    21,096,442  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities — 107.8%
(Cost: $334,310,588)

 

    281,364,621  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (7.8)%

 

    (20,357,563
   

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

 

  $ 261,007,058  
   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Non-income producing security.

(b) 

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

(c)

All or a portion of this security is on loan.

(d) 

Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

(e) 

Affiliate of the Fund.

(f)

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

(g) 

All or a portion of this security was purchased with the cash collateral from loaned securities.

 

 

Affiliates

Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended July 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

 

 
Affiliated Issuer   Value at
07/31/21
    Purchases
at Cost
    Proceeds
from Sale
    Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Value at
07/31/22
    Shares
Held at
07/31/22
    Income     Capital
Gain
Distributions
from
Underlying
Funds
 

 

 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares

  $ 29,642,364     $     $ (8,730,782 )(a)    $ (11,045   $ (4,095   $ 20,896,442       20,898,532       $408,234 (b)    $  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares

    790,000             (590,000 )(a)                   200,000       200,000       704        
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 
        $ (11,045   $ (4,095   $ 21,096,442       $ 408,938     $  
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  (a)

Represents net amount purchased (sold).

 
  (b) 

All or a portion represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Futures Contracts

 

 

 
Description    Number of
Contracts
     Expiration
Date
     Notional
Amount
(000)
   Value/
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

 

 
Long Contracts                          

E-Mini Technology Select Sector Index

     4        09/16/22      $    582    $ 53,631  
           

 

 

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector ETF

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

 

 
     Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
       Equity
Contracts
  Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
       Interest
Rate
Contracts
       Other
Contracts
       Total  

 

 

Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments

                             

Futures contracts

                             

Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(a)

   $           —      $        $  53,631   $        $        $        $ 53,631  
  

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

  (a)

Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss).

 

For the period ended July 31, 2022, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

 

 
     Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
       Equity
Contracts
  Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
       Interest
Rate
Contracts
       Other
Contracts
       Total  

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from

                             

Futures contracts

   $           —      $        $(56,884)   $        $        $        $ (56,884
  

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on

                             

Futures contracts

   $           —      $        $  (4,551)   $        $        $        $ (4,551
  

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

Futures contracts

        

Average notional value of contracts — long

   $ 892,254  

For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.

 

 

 
     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

 

 

Investments

                 

Assets

                 

Common Stocks

   $ 160,919,140        $ 99,348,534        $ 505        $ 260,268,179  

Money Market Funds

     21,096,442                            21,096,442  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $ 182,015,582        $ 99,348,534        $             505        $ 281,364,621  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments(a)

                 

Assets

                 

Futures Contracts

   $ 53,631        $        $        $ 53,631  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

  (a)

Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts. Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Self-Driving EV and Tech ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Common Stocks

   
Australia — 0.3%            

Allkem Ltd.(a)

    170,819     $ 1,377,893  

Novonix Ltd.(a)

    76,234       154,130  
   

 

 

 
      1,532,023  
Austria — 0.1%            

ams-OSRAM AG(a)

    73,880       609,846  
   

 

 

 
Belgium — 0.8%            

Solvay SA

    20,466       1,797,589  

Umicore SA

    58,020       2,101,621  
   

 

 

 
      3,899,210  
Canada — 1.3%            

Linamar Corp.

    12,847       585,692  

Lion Electric Co. (The)(a)(b)

    13,348       65,539  

Magna International Inc.

    78,889       5,037,486  

Martinrea International Inc.

    19,629       143,169  
   

 

 

 
      5,831,886  
China — 6.3%            

BOE Varitronix Ltd.

    85,000       197,613  

BYD Co. Ltd., Class H

    256,000       9,366,009  

Ganfeng Lithium Co. Ltd., Class H(c)

    124,080       1,121,964  

Li Auto Inc.(a)(b)

    351,700       5,679,164  

NIO Inc., ADR(a)(b)

    450,897       8,896,198  

XPeng Inc.(a)

    326,600       3,965,435  
   

 

 

 
      29,226,383  
France — 0.5%            

Cie. Plastic Omnium SA

    15,943       298,188  

Faurecia SE(a)

    41,343       747,275  

Valeo

    58,518       1,256,968  
   

 

 

 
      2,302,431  
Germany — 7.6%            

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

    93,603       7,648,612  

Continental AG

    31,507       2,244,595  

Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA

    6,131       429,959  

Infineon Technologies AG

    380,159       10,425,657  

Mercedes-Benz Group AG

    241,489       14,241,568  

Vitesco Technologies Group AG(a)

    5,645       307,027  
   

 

 

 
      35,297,418  
India — 0.4%            

Amara Raja Batteries Ltd.

    23,096       143,815  

Bosch Ltd.

    2,529       548,021  

Exide Industries Ltd.

    122,069       244,949  

Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd.

    397,382       641,388  

Sona Blw Precision Forgings Ltd.(c)

    46,375       334,632  
   

 

 

 
      1,912,805  
Japan — 10.3%            

Aisin Corp.

    38,200       1,134,486  

Alps Alpine Co. Ltd.

    56,100       583,859  

Denso Corp.

    112,900       6,175,072  

Exedy Corp.

    8,300       108,079  

FCC Co. Ltd.

    9,000       95,830  

GS Yuasa Corp.

    17,700       323,168  

Honda Motor Co. Ltd.

    415,200       10,640,404  

Koito Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    29,000       953,279  

Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co. Ltd.

    13,100       140,910  

Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.

    627,300       2,385,535  

Nissha Co. Ltd.

    9,900       116,555  

Renesas Electronics Corp.(a)

    331,000       3,152,725  
Security   Shares      Value  
Japan (continued)  

Subaru Corp.

    166,400      $ 2,895,510  

Tokai Rika Co. Ltd.

    13,700        150,774  

Toyoda Gosei Co. Ltd.

    16,500        260,390  

Toyota Boshoku Corp.

    21,500        317,929  

Toyota Motor Corp.

    1,136,300        18,443,312  

TS Tech Co. Ltd.

    21,900        249,724  
    

 

 

 
       48,127,541  
Netherlands — 3.0%             

NXP Semiconductors NV

    76,575        14,080,611  

Yandex NV, Class A(a)(d)

    94,146        941  
    

 

 

 
       14,081,552  
South Korea — 7.4%             

Hanon Systems

    48,351        396,872  

Hyundai Mobis Co. Ltd.

    17,872        3,145,599  

Hyundai Wia Corp.

    4,629        243,621  

Iljin Materials Co. Ltd.

    6,475        368,022  

KCC Corp.

    1,024        230,245  

LG Chem Ltd.

    13,684        6,373,385  

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

    351,019        16,615,534  

Samsung SDI Co. Ltd.

    15,018        6,601,155  

Sebang Global Battery Co. Ltd.

    1,615        67,233  

SL Corp.

    3,275        79,207  

SNT Motiv Co. Ltd.

    2,318        78,623  

SOLUM Co. Ltd.(a)

    9,022        149,298  
    

 

 

 
       34,348,794  
Spain — 0.1%             

Cie. Automotive SA

    12,018        316,139  
    

 

 

 
Sweden — 3.2%             

Hexagon AB, Class B

    593,410        6,987,131  

Volvo AB, Class B

    438,107        7,865,783  
    

 

 

 
       14,852,914  
Switzerland — 4.9%             

ABB Ltd., Registered

    514,834        15,650,747  

STMicroelectronics NV

    190,215        7,198,406  
    

 

 

 
       22,849,153  
Taiwan — 1.5%             

Delta Electronics Inc.

    608,000        5,287,848  

Himax Technologies Inc., ADR(b)

    49,800        356,568  

Innolux Corp.

    2,657,000        920,202  

International CSRC Investment Holdings Co.

    202,430        138,630  

Via Technologies Inc.

    134,000        330,644  
    

 

 

 
       7,033,892  
United States — 49.1%             

Adient PLC(a)

    27,286        921,721  

Albemarle Corp.

    34,128        8,337,812  

Alphabet Inc., Class A(a)

    164,724        19,160,696  

Altra Industrial Motion Corp.

    18,859        786,986  

Ambarella Inc.(a)

    10,507        909,381  

Apple Inc.

    129,436        21,034,644  

Aptiv PLC(a)

    78,857        8,271,311  

Autoliv Inc.

    25,475        2,190,850  

BorgWarner Inc.

    69,690        2,680,277  

Canoo Inc.(a)(b)

    33,838        117,079  

CTS Corp.

    8,914        362,622  

Dana Inc.

    41,367        693,311  

Diodes Inc.(a)

    12,771        1,039,176  

Eaton Corp. PLC

    116,036        17,218,582  

Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc., Class E(a)

    25,761        56,932  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Self-Driving EV and Tech ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
United States (continued)            

Fisker Inc., Class A(a)(b)

    47,010     $ 450,356  

Ford Motor Co.

    1,150,603       16,902,358  

Garmin Ltd.

    44,110       4,306,018  

General Motors Co.(a)

    405,646       14,708,724  

Gentex Corp.

    68,253       1,926,100  

Gentherm Inc.(a)

    9,534       615,515  

Holley Inc.(a)(b)

    13,784       110,134  

II-VI Inc.(a)

    30,591       1,610,310  

indie Semiconductor Inc., Class A(a)

    20,558       148,018  

Intel Corp.

    434,154       15,764,132  

Lear Corp.

    17,435       2,635,126  

Lordstown Motors Corp., Class A(a)(b)

    47,357       106,080  

Lucid Group Inc.(a)(b)

    160,459       2,928,377  

Luminar Technologies Inc.(a)(b)

    57,850       391,066  

Methode Electronics Inc.

    10,177       419,699  

Microvast Holdings Inc.(a)

    36,840       97,626  

Nvidia Corp.

    101,155       18,372,783  

ON Semiconductor Corp.(a)(b)

    125,975       8,412,610  

Qualcomm Inc.

    133,570       19,375,664  

Rivian Automotive Inc., Class A(a)

    142,615       4,891,694  

Sensata Technologies Holding PLC

    45,392       2,018,582  

Standard Motor Products Inc.

    5,478       250,564  

Stoneridge Inc.(a)

    7,469       140,567  

Synaptics Inc.(a)

    11,411       1,654,024  

Tenneco Inc., Class A(a)(b)

    23,545       444,294  

Tesla Inc.(a)

    26,864       23,947,913  

Universal Display Corp.

    12,640       1,459,414  

Visteon Corp.(a)

    8,114       1,035,184  
   

 

 

 
      228,904,312  
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks — 96.8%
(Cost: $512,034,433)

      451,126,299  
   

 

 

 

Preferred Stocks

   
Chile — 0.9%            

Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA, Class B,

   

Preference Shares

    40,213       3,994,033  
   

 

 

 
Security   Shares     Value  
Germany — 2.2%            

Porsche Automobil Holding SE, Preference Shares, NVS

    44,689     $ 3,234,666  

Volkswagen AG, Preference Shares, NVS

    50,948       7,203,530  
   

 

 

 
      10,438,196  
   

 

 

 
Total Preferred Stocks — 3.1%
(Cost: $15,782,562)
        14,432,229  
   

 

 

 
Total Long-Term Investments — 99.9%
(Cost: $527,816,995)
        465,558,528  
   

 

 

 

Short-Term Securities

   
Money Market Funds — 2.9%            

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares, 1.93%(e)(f)(g)

    13,523,001       13,521,649  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 1.81%(e)(f)

    160,000       160,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Securities — 2.9%
(Cost: $13,681,540)

 

    13,681,649  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities — 102.8%
(Cost: $541,498,535)

 

    479,240,177  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (2.8)%

 

    (12,944,718
   

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

 

  $ 466,295,459  
   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Non-income producing security.

(b) 

All or a portion of this security is on loan.

(c) 

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

(d) 

Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

(e)

Affiliate of the Fund.

(f)

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

(g)

All or a portion of this security was purchased with the cash collateral from loaned securities.

 

 

Affiliates

Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended July 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

 

 
Affiliated Issuer   Value at
07/31/21
   

Purchases

at Cost

    Proceeds
from Sale
    Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Value at
07/31/22
    Shares
Held at
07/31/22
    Income    

Capital

Gain
Distributions
from
Underlying
Funds

 

 

 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares

  $ 216,037     $ 13,308,579 (a)    $     $ (3,076   $ 109     $ 13,521,649       13,523,001     $ 345,530 (b)    $  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares

    220,000             (60,000 )(a)                  160,000       160,000       1,771        
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 
        $ (3,076   $ 109     $ 13,681,649       $ 347,301     $  
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  (a)

Represents net amount purchased (sold).

 
  (b) 

All or a portion represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Self-Driving EV and Tech ETF

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Futures Contracts

 

 

 
Description    Number of
Contracts
     Expiration
Date
     Notional
Amount
(000)
   Value/
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

 

 

Long Contracts

           

Euro STOXX 50 Index

     11        09/16/22      $    418    $ 31,291  

S&P 500 E-Mini Index

     1        09/16/22      207      13,524  
           

 

 

 
            $ 44,815  
           

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

 

 
     Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
       Equity
Contracts
  Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
       Interest
Rate
Contracts
       Other
Contracts
       Total  

 

 

Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments

                             

Futures contracts

                             

Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(a)

   $               —      $        $ 44,815   $        $        $        $ 44,815  
  

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

  (a)

Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss).

 

 

 

 
     Commodity
Contracts
       Credit
Contracts
       Equity
Contracts
    Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
       Interest
Rate
Contracts
       Other
Contracts
       Total  

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from

                             

Futures contracts

   $        $        $ (230,632   $        $        $        $ (230,632
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on

                             

Futures contracts

   $        $        $ 31,986     $        $        $        $ 31,986  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

Futures contracts

        

Average notional value of contracts — long

   $ 1,166,095  

For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.

 

 

 
     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

 

 

Investments

                 

Assets

                 

Common Stocks

   $ 258,069,577        $ 193,055,781        $ 941        $ 451,126,299  

Preferred Stocks

     3,994,033          10,438,196                   14,432,229  

Money Market Funds

     13,681,649                            13,681,649  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $ 275,745,259        $ 203,493,977        $         941        $ 479,240,177  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments(a)

                 

Assets

                 

Futures Contracts

   $ 13,524        $ 31,291        $        $ 44,815  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

  (a)

Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts. Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® U.S. Tech Breakthrough Multisector ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares      Value  

Common Stocks

 

Banks — 0.0%  

Pathward Financial Inc.(a)

    711      $ 23,975  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology — 10.1%             

Allogene Therapeutics Inc.(b)

    11,991        155,643  

Arcus Biosciences Inc.(b)

    6,723        178,765  

Beam Therapeutics Inc.(b)

    8,627        543,328  

Blueprint Medicines Corp.(b)

    8,808        449,736  

Coherus Biosciences Inc.(b)

    11,029        93,416  

Editas Medicine Inc.(a)(b)

    10,419        165,766  

Exelixis Inc.(b)

    47,902        1,002,110  

Fate Therapeutics Inc.(a)(b)

    13,805        421,467  

FibroGen Inc.(b)

    13,026        163,867  

Gilead Sciences Inc.

    191,349        11,433,103  

Intellia Therapeutics Inc.(b)

    10,377        672,014  

Iovance Biotherapeutics Inc.(b)

    21,242        247,469  

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc.(b)

    2,444        224,921  

Moderna Inc.(b)

    52,336        8,587,814  

Novavax Inc.(b)

    11,870        647,034  

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.(a)(b)

    16,066        9,345,432  

Twist Bioscience Corp.(b)

    7,777        340,166  

Vir Biotechnology Inc.(a)(b)

    11,038        306,967  
    

 

 

 
       34,979,018  
Capital Markets — 0.3%             

Blucora Inc.(b)

    1,217        24,340  

Coinbase Global Inc., Class A(a)(b)

    4,018        252,973  

Donnelley Financial Solutions Inc.(a)(b)

    817        27,770  

MarketAxess Holdings Inc.

    993        268,885  

Open Lending Corp., Class A(b)

    3,043        31,525  

Tradeweb Markets Inc., Class A

    2,887        203,591  

Virtu Financial Inc., Class A

    2,748        64,111  
    

 

 

 
       873,195  
Communications Equipment — 0.4%             

ADTRAN Holdings Inc. (b)

    5,439        131,026  

Calix Inc.(b)

    6,436        367,109  

Juniper Networks Inc.

    36,289        1,017,181  
    

 

 

 
       1,515,316  
Consumer Finance — 0.1%             

Bread Financial Holdings Inc.

    1,235        48,918  

Enova International Inc.(b)

    841        29,023  

Green Dot Corp., Class A(b)

    1,254        35,237  

OneMain Holdings Inc.

    3,259        121,235  

SoFi Technologies Inc.(a)(b)

    17,226        108,696  

Upstart Holdings Inc.(a)(b)

    1,849        44,986  

World Acceptance Corp.(b)

    162        17,946  
    

 

 

 
       406,041  
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 0.2%  

Lumen Technologies Inc.

    52,737        574,306  
    

 

 

 
Electrical Equipment — 0.4%             

AMETEK Inc.

    11,830        1,461,005  
    

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components — 0.1%  

Cognex Corp.

    8,639        440,416  

FARO Technologies Inc.(b)

    930        30,244  
    

 

 

 
       470,660  
Entertainment — 4.4%             

Netflix Inc.(b)

    22,526        5,066,098  
    

 

 

 
Security   Shares      Value  
Entertainment (continued)             

Walt Disney Co. (The)(b)

    93,642      $ 9,935,416  
    

 

 

 
       15,001,514  
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 2.4%         

Digital Realty Trust Inc.

    23,465        3,107,939  

Equinix Inc.

    7,480        5,263,975  
    

 

 

 
       8,371,914  
Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 1.2%  

Intuitive Surgical Inc.(b)

    18,382        4,230,985  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services — 0.0%  

Invitae Corp.(b)

    34,216        65,010  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables — 0.0%             

iRobot Corp.(b)

    1,358        62,482  
    

 

 

 
Interactive Media & Services — 8.2%  

Alphabet Inc., Class A(b)

    121,000        14,074,720  

Bumble Inc., Class A(b)

    4,023        152,552  

fuboTV Inc.(a)(b)

    8,512        21,365  

Meta Platforms Inc, Class A(b)

    72,650        11,558,615  

Pinterest Inc., Class A(b)

    28,888        562,738  

Snap Inc., Class A, NVS(b)

    57,067        563,822  

Twitter Inc.(b)

    32,465        1,350,869  

Vimeo Inc.(b)

    11,714        65,130  
    

 

 

 
       28,349,811  
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail — 6.7%  

Amazon.com Inc.(b)

    113,285        15,287,811  

ContextLogic Inc., Class A(a)(b)

    41,269        61,904  

Coupang Inc.(a)(b)

    83,980        1,452,014  

eBay Inc.

    45,998        2,236,883  

Etsy Inc.(b)

    10,420        1,080,762  

MercadoLibre Inc.(b)

    3,675        2,990,384  
    

 

 

 
       23,109,758  
IT Services — 14.3%             

Affirm Holdings Inc.(a)(b)

    5,231        140,400  

Akamai Technologies Inc.(b)

    17,929        1,725,128  

AvidXchange Holdings Inc.(b)

    3,397        24,526  

Block Inc.(b)

    13,783        1,048,335  

Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc.

    3,146        505,090  

Concentrix Corp.

    3,552        475,116  

Euronet Worldwide Inc.(b)

    1,302        127,948  

Evo Payments Inc., Class A(a)(b)

    1,272        34,776  

Fastly Inc., Class A(b)

    8,927        101,500  

Fidelity National Information Services Inc.

    16,389        1,674,300  

Fiserv Inc.(b)

    16,413        1,734,526  

FleetCor Technologies Inc.(b)

    1,968        433,137  

Flywire Corp.(b)

    1,930        45,278  

Global Payments Inc.

    7,536        921,804  

GoDaddy Inc., Class A(b)

    13,277        984,888  

International Business Machines Corp.

    74,131        9,695,594  

Jack Henry & Associates Inc.

    1,958        406,814  

Marqeta Inc., Class A(b)

    10,233        98,134  

Mastercard Inc., Class A

    23,278        8,235,524  

MongoDB Inc. (b)

    5,351        1,672,027  

Okta Inc.(b)

    16,458        1,620,290  

Paya Holdings Inc., Class A(b)

    2,514        17,573  

Payoneer Global Inc.(b)

    5,451        29,108  

PayPal Holdings Inc.(b)

    31,276        2,706,312  

Repay Holdings Corp.(b)

    2,280        30,552  

Shift4 Payments Inc., Class A(b)

    1,513        55,119  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® U.S. Tech Breakthrough Multisector ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
IT Services (continued)            

Snowflake Inc., Class A(b)

    22,166     $ 3,322,905  

SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.

    6,023       356,381  

Switch Inc., Class A

    10,805       365,317  

Toast Inc., Class A(b)

    5,635       90,047  

Twilio Inc., Class A(b)

    14,010       1,188,048  

Visa Inc., Class A

    44,399       9,417,472  

WEX Inc.(b)

    1,191       197,956  
   

 

 

 
          49,481,925  
Life Sciences Tools & Services — 0.1%            

Maravai LifeSciences Holdings Inc., Class A(b)

    16,611       433,381  
   

 

 

 
Machinery — 0.1%            

Altra Industrial Motion Corp.

    3,324       138,710  

Proto Labs Inc.(b)

    1,401       68,495  
   

 

 

 
      207,205  
Professional Services — 0.9%            

Alight Inc., Class A(b)

    6,173       46,544  

Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp.

    14,742       1,414,937  

CACI International Inc., Class A(a)(b)

    2,626       793,814  

ManTech International Corp./VA, Class A

    3,124       299,342  

Science Applications International Corp.

    6,327       612,896  
   

 

 

 
      3,167,533  
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 15.4%  

Advanced Micro Devices Inc.(b)

    83,114       7,851,780  

Analog Devices Inc.

    26,673       4,586,689  

CEVA Inc.(b)

    1,161       43,224  

Intel Corp.

    210,523       7,644,090  

Lattice Semiconductor Corp.(b)

    6,987       429,700  

Microchip Technology Inc.

    27,989       1,927,323  

Nvidia Corp.

    74,042       13,448,248  

Qualcomm Inc.

    57,609       8,356,762  

Silicon Laboratories Inc.(b)

    1,841       271,511  

Texas Instruments Inc.

    47,442       8,486,899  
   

 

 

 
      53,046,226  
Software — 28.3%            

A10 Networks Inc.

    7,383       110,081  

ACI Worldwide Inc.(b)

    3,061       87,329  

Adobe Inc.(b)

    24,228       9,936,387  

Alarm.com Holdings Inc.(b)

    5,393       381,663  

Altair Engineering Inc., Class A(b)

    2,634       155,169  

Alteryx Inc., Class A(b)

    4,728       228,977  

Ansys Inc.(b)

    4,464       1,245,411  

Appian Corp.(b)

    3,281       159,227  

Autodesk Inc.(b)

    11,146       2,411,103  

Avalara Inc.(b)

    2,309       201,853  

Bentley Systems Inc., Class B

    10,019       396,752  

Bill.com Holdings Inc.(a)(b)

    2,636       356,071  

Black Knight Inc.(b)

    4,072       267,449  

Blackline Inc.(a)(b)

    1,458       92,175  

Blend Labs Inc., Class A(a)(b)

    4,232       11,172  

C3.ai Inc., Class A(a)(b)

    6,530       120,217  

CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings Inc.(b)

    2,721       27,183  

Citrix Systems Inc.

    14,241       1,444,180  

Clear Secure Inc., Class A(b)

    6,373       161,364  

CommVault Systems Inc.(b)

    3,598       201,812  

Confluent Inc., Class A(b)

    9,640       245,338  

Crowdstrike Holdings Inc., Class A(b)

    23,467       4,308,541  

DocuSign Inc.(a)(b)

    22,351       1,430,017  

Domo Inc., Class B(b)

    2,388       66,888  

Dropbox Inc., Class A(b)

    22,962       522,156  
Security   Shares     Value  
Software (continued)            

Duck Creek Technologies Inc.(b)

    2,038     $ 28,124  

Ebix Inc.

    707       16,728  

Everbridge Inc.(b)

    4,264       107,197  

Expensify Inc., Class A(a)(b)

    838       16,726  

Fair Isaac Corp.(b)

    2,089       965,181  

Fortinet Inc.(b)

    76,024       4,534,832  

Freshworks Inc., Class A(b)

    8,116       106,401  

Gitlab Inc., Class A(b)

    2,623       150,560  

Guidewire Software Inc.(a)(b)

    2,249       174,792  

HubSpot Inc.(b)

    3,731       1,149,148  

Informatica Inc. , Class A(a)(b)

    8,965       205,299  

Intapp Inc.(b)

    1,081       16,399  

Intuit Inc.

    7,440       3,393,905  

Mandiant Inc.(b)

    25,763       586,881  

Matterport Inc., Class A(a)(b)

    11,637       49,457  

Microsoft Corp.

    51,330       14,410,384  

MicroStrategy Inc., Class A(a)(b)

    768       219,694  

nCino Inc.(b)

    1,734       55,991  

Nutanix Inc., Class A(b)

    18,243       276,017  

Oracle Corp.

    125,676       9,782,620  

Palo Alto Networks Inc.(b)

    11,080       5,530,028  

Pegasystems Inc.

    3,192       128,159  

Ping Identity Holding Corp.(b)

    7,924       135,897  

Progress Software Corp.(a)

    3,546       166,520  

PTC Inc.(b)

    5,406       666,992  

Q2 Holdings Inc.(a)(b)

    1,466       64,357  

Qualys Inc.(b)

    3,955       483,776  

Rapid7 Inc.(a)(b)

    6,445       412,287  

SailPoint Technologies Holdings Inc.(b)

    10,474       667,927  

Salesforce Inc.(b)

    74,958       13,793,771  

SentinelOne Inc., Class A(b)

    20,724       514,991  

ServiceNow Inc.(b)

    16,443       7,344,430  

Splunk Inc.(b)

    12,137       1,261,156  

Sprout Social Inc., Class A(a)(b)

    3,682       191,832  

Sumo Logic Inc.(b)

    7,351       49,766  

Tenable Holdings Inc.(b)

    11,970       462,640  

Teradata Corp.(a)(b)

    8,373       320,602  

Varonis Systems Inc.(b)

    12,102       307,754  

VMware Inc., Class A

    25,294       2,939,163  

Workiva Inc.(b)

    1,171       76,701  

Zscaler Inc.(b)

    9,408       1,458,804  

Zuora Inc., Class A(b)

    9,692       82,479  
   

 

 

 
      97,874,883  
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 6.3%  

3D Systems Corp.(a)(b)

    6,531       74,715  

Apple Inc.

    95,340       15,493,703  

HP Inc.

    86,786       2,897,785  

NetApp Inc.

    18,316       1,306,480  

Pure Storage Inc., Class A(b)

    22,973       651,285  

Western Digital Corp.(b)

    25,184       1,236,534  
   

 

 

 
      21,660,502  
   

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments — 99.9%
(Cost: $351,425,181)

        345,366,645  
   

 

 

 

Short-Term Securities

   
Money Market Funds — 4.7%            

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares, 1.93%(c)(d)(e)

    15,949,832       15,948,237  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® U.S. Tech Breakthrough Multisector ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Money Market Funds (continued)            

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 1.81%(c)(d)

    350,000     $ 350,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Securities — 4.7%
(Cost: $16,298,020)

      16,298,237  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities — 104.6%
(Cost: $367,723,201)

      361,664,882  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (4.6)%

      (15,945,764
   

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

    $ 345,719,118  
   

 

 

 

 

 

(a) 

All or a portion of this security is on loan.

(b)

Non-income producing security.

(c) 

Affiliate of the Fund.

(d) 

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

(e) 

All or a portion of this security was purchased with the cash collateral from loaned securities.

 

 

Affiliates

Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended July 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

                   
Affiliated Issuer   

Value at

07/31/21

     Purchases
at Cost
     Proceeds
from Sale
     Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
     Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
     Value at
07/31/22
    

Shares

Held at
07/31/22

     Income     

Capital

Gain
Distributions
from
Underlying
Funds

 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares

   $ 6,355,243      $ 9,599,089 (a)     $      $ (6,312    $ 217      $ 15,948,237        15,949,832      $ 30,173 (b)     $  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares

     470,000               (120,000 )(a)                     350,000        350,000        1,311         
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

 
            $ (6,312    $ 217      $ 16,298,237         $ 31,484      $  
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a)

Represents net amount purchased (sold).

 
  (b) 

All or a portion represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Futures Contracts

 

Description   Number of
Contracts
    Expiration
Date
    Notional
Amount
(000)
    Value/
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Long Contracts

       

E-Mini Technology Select Sector Index

    1       09/16/22     $ 146     $ 18,824  

Russell 2000 E-Mini Index

    1       09/16/22       94       8,690  
       

 

 

 
        $ 27,514  
       

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

      Commodity
Contracts
       Credit
Contracts
       Equity
Contracts
       Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
       Interest
Rate
Contracts
       Other
Contracts
       Total  

Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments

                                

Futures contracts

                                

Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(a)

   $        $        $ 27,514        $        $        $        $ 27,514  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

  (a)

Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss).

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® U.S. Tech Breakthrough Multisector ETF

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure (continued)

For the period ended July 31, 2022, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

      Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
     Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Interest
Rate
Contracts
     Other
Contracts
     Total  

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from

                    

Futures contracts

   $      $      $ (62,926    $      $      $      $ (62,926
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on

                    

Futures contracts

   $      $      $ 24,277      $      $      $      $ 24,277  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

Futures contracts

        

Average notional value of contracts — long

   $ 310,059  

For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.

 

         
      Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Investments

                 

Assets

                 

Common Stocks

   $ 345,366,645        $             —        $             —        $ 345,366,645  

Money Market Funds

     16,298,237                            16,298,237  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $ 361,664,882        $        $        $ 361,664,882  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments(a)

                 

Assets

                 

Futures Contracts

   $ 27,514        $        $        $ 27,514  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

  (a)

Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts. Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Virtual Work and Life Multisector ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Common Stocks

   

Communication Services — 34.7%

   

Activision Blizzard Inc.

    1,216     $ 97,219  

Bandwidth Inc., Class A(a)

    449       7,467  

Bumble Inc., Class A(a)

    1,914       72,579  

DouYu International Holdings Ltd., ADR(a)

    7,565       8,624  

Electronic Arts Inc.

    654       85,824  

fuboTV Inc.(a)(b)

    3,296       8,273  

Hello Group Inc., ADR

    3,930       17,606  

HUYA Inc., ADR(a)

    2,010       6,633  

iQIYI Inc., ADR(a)(b)

    9,529       36,401  

JOYY Inc., ADR

    1,260       32,621  

Kahoot! ASA(a)(b)

    8,949       21,457  

Kingsoft Corp. Ltd.

    23,400       78,132  

Kuaishou Technology(a)(c)

    9,300       93,506  

Match Group Inc.(a)(b)

    1,135       83,207  

Meitu Inc.(a)(c)

    63,000       6,686  

Netflix Inc.(a)

    477       107,277  

Nexon Co. Ltd.

    3,900       88,538  

Nintendo Co. Ltd.

    200       89,435  

Paradox Interactive AB

    984       17,453  

Roku Inc.(a)

    1,086       71,155  

Snap Inc., Class A, NVS(a)

    6,376       62,995  

Sohu.com Ltd., ADR(a)(b)

    702       11,583  

Spotify Technology SA(a)

    837       94,598  

Take-Two Interactive Software Inc.(a)

    747       99,149  

Tencent Holdings Ltd.

    2,100       81,163  

Ubisoft Entertainment SA(a)(b)

    1,855       78,976  

Viaplay Group AB, Class B(a)

    1,941       57,630  

XD Inc.(a)

    6,000       14,226  
   

 

 

 
      1,530,413  
Consumer Discretionary — 23.8%            

2U Inc.(a)

    1,884       18,444  

Alibaba Health Information Technology Ltd.(a)

    102,000       61,251  

Chegg Inc.(a)

    3,126       66,584  

Dada Nexus Ltd., ADR(a)

    6,201       39,873  

Deliveroo PLC(a)(c)

    16,050       17,716  

Delivery Hero SE(a)(c)

    2,377       114,682  

DoorDash Inc., Class A(a)

    1,392       97,092  

Duolingo Inc, Class A(a)

    531       48,719  

JD Health International Inc.(a)(c)

    15,000       113,776  

Just Eat Takeaway.com NV(a)(c)

    4,491       82,317  

Meituan, Class B(a)(c)

    4,000       89,733  

New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc.(a)

    37,200       101,978  

Peloton Interactive Inc., Class A(a)

    7,233       68,641  

Ping An Healthcare and Technology Co. Ltd.(a)(c)

    10,800       28,207  

PowerSchool Holdings Inc., Class A(a)

    1,053       15,174  

Stride Inc.(a)

    981       43,831  

Zomato Ltd.(a)

    67,431       40,080  
   

 

 

 
      1,048,098  
Consumer Staples — 1.1%            

Shop Apotheke Europe NV(a)(c)

    315       30,589  

Zur Rose Group AG(a)(b)

    252       17,993  
   

 

 

 
      48,582  
Health Care — 4.2%            

GN Store Nord A/S

    2,478       86,294  

Teladoc Health Inc.(a)

    2,699       99,458  
   

 

 

 
      185,752  
Security   Shares     Value  
Information Technology — 36.0%            

8x8 Inc.(a)

    3,067     $ 14,998  

Asana Inc., Class A(a)(b)

    1,767       34,138  

Avaya Holdings Corp.(a)

    1,730       1,555  

Box Inc., Class A(a)(b)

    3,408       96,923  

Braze Inc., Class A(a)(b)

    729       31,690  

Citrix Systems Inc.

    933       94,616  

Cloudflare Inc., Class A(a)

    1,686       84,840  

DocuSign Inc.(a)(b)

    1,140       72,937  

Dropbox Inc., Class A(a)

    4,080       92,779  

Enghouse Systems Ltd.

    1,136       29,097  

Esker SA

    132       19,828  

Everbridge Inc.(a)

    918       23,079  

Five9 Inc.(a)

    921       99,578  

GB Group PLC

    5,901       36,516  

Justsystems Corp.

    900       27,786  

Life360 Inc.(a)(c)

    4,350       13,993  

LivePerson Inc.(a)(b)

    1,689       23,038  

Megaport Ltd.(a)(b)

    3,630       24,923  

Microsoft Corp.

    345       96,855  

Mitek Systems Inc.(a)

    1,036       11,272  

Monday.com Ltd.(a)

    321       32,976  

Nice Ltd.(a)

    475       101,411  

PagerDuty Inc.(a)(b)

    1,860       48,230  

Plantronics Inc.(a)

    1,107       44,048  

RingCentral Inc., Class A(a)

    1,494       73,938  

Smartsheet Inc., Class A(a)

    2,412       72,505  

Turtle Beach Corp.(a)

    444       5,772  

Verint Systems Inc.(a)

    1,548       70,697  

Xperi Holding Corp.

    2,490       41,732  

Zendesk Inc.(a)

    1,023       77,155  

Zoom Video Communications Inc., Class A(a)

    841       87,346  
   

 

 

 
      1,586,251  
   

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments — 99.8%
(Cost: $7,579,322)

        4,399,096  
   

 

 

 

Short-Term Securities

   
Money Market Funds — 10.4%            

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares, 1.93%(d)(e)(f)

    456,592       456,546  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Securities — 10.4%
(Cost: $456,529)

      456,546  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments In Securities — 110.2%
(Cost: $8,035,851)

      4,855,642  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (10.2)%

      (450,187
   

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

    $ 4,405,455  
   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Non-income producing security.

(b) 

All or a portion of this security is on loan.

(c) 

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

(d) 

Affiliate of the Fund.

(e) 

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

(f)

All or a portion of this security was purchased with the cash collateral from loaned securities.

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments   (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Virtual Work and Life Multisector ETF

 

Affiliates

Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended July 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

Affiliated Issuer     

Value at

07/31/21

 

 

    
Purchases
at Cost
 
 
    
Proceeds
from Sale
 
 
    
Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
 
 
    


Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
 
 
 
    
Value at
07/31/22
 
 
    

Shares
Held at
07/31/22
 
 
 
     Income       




Capital
Gain
Distributions
from
Underlying
Funds

 
 
 
 
 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares

     $305,040        $151,638 (a)     $      $ (149    $ 17      $ 456,546        456,592      $ 1,014 (b)     $  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares(c)

                   0 (a)                                    1         
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

 
            $ (149    $ 17      $ 456,546         $ 1,015      $  
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Represents net amount purchased (sold).

 
  (b) 

All or a portion represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.

 
  (c) 

As of period end, the entity is no longer held.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

For the period ended July 31, 2022, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

      Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
     Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Interest
Rate
Contracts
     Other
Contracts
     Total  

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from

                    

Futures contracts

   $      $      $ (591    $      $      $      $ (591
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on

                    

Futures contracts

   $      $      $ (95    $      $      $      $ (95
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

Futures contracts

        

Average notional value of contracts — long

   $ 4,246    

For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.

 

         
      Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Investments

                 

Assets

                 

Common Stocks

   $ 2,780,538        $ 1,618,558        $             —        $ 4,399,096  

Money Market Funds

     456,546                            456,546  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $ 3,237,084        $ 1,618,558        $        $ 4,855,642  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities

July 31, 2022

 

    

iShares

Cloud 5G

and Tech

ETF

   

iShares
Cybersecurity

and Tech

ETF

   

iShares

Exponential
Technologies ETF

    

iShares

Genomics
Immunology

and

Healthcare

ETF

 

ASSETS

        

Investments, at value — unaffiliated(a)(b)

  $ 7,167,009     $ 539,269,336     $ 3,133,265,718      $ 198,816,189  

Investments, at value — affiliated(c)

    133,722       56,558,701       185,424,394        29,732,610  

Cash

    8,488       8,403       5,716        3,846  

Foreign currency, at value(d)

    13,331       201,703       6,315,491        162,545  

Cash pledged for futures contracts

          31,000       488,000        20,000  

Foreign currency collateral pledged for futures contracts(e)

                73,588         

Receivables:

        

Investments sold

    20             3,095,086         

Securities lending income — affiliated

          11,566       50,450        98,145  

Variation margin on futures contracts

          6,753       111,704         

Dividends — unaffiliated

    3,865       85,782       1,570,363         

Dividends — affiliated

    3       606       1,064        311  

Tax reclaims

    363       2,636       1,702,211        123,377  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

    7,326,801       596,176,486       3,332,103,785        228,957,023  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

        

Collateral on securities loaned, at value

    133,722       56,074,890       164,952,609        29,541,249  

Deferred foreign capital gain tax

                1,115,749         

Payables:

        

Investments purchased

                5,213,297         

Variation margin on futures contracts

                       1,409  

Investment advisory fees

    2,692       212,999       1,180,203        80,126  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

    136,414       56,287,889       172,461,858        29,622,784  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

  $ 7,190,387     $ 539,888,597     $ 3,159,641,927      $ 199,334,239  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF

        

Paid-in capital

  $ 8,815,055     $ 608,068,000     $ 2,954,679,567      $ 295,777,059  

Accumulated earnings (loss)

    (1,624,668     (68,179,403     204,962,360        (96,442,820
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

  $ 7,190,387     $ 539,888,597     $ 3,159,641,927      $ 199,334,239  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE

        

Shares outstanding

    320,000       14,700,000       60,750,000        6,300,000  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value

  $ 22.47     $ 36.73     $ 52.01      $ 31.64  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Shares authorized

    Unlimited       Unlimited       Unlimited        Unlimited  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Par value

    None       None       None        None  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

(a) Investments, at cost — unaffiliated

  $ 8,622,711     $ 575,150,643     $ 2,885,572,392      $ 269,066,195  

(b) Securities loaned, at value

  $ 139,550     $ 54,659,832     $ 161,895,808      $ 28,313,220  

(c)  Investments, at cost — affiliated

  $ 133,722     $ 56,545,001     $ 180,902,914      $ 29,732,537  

(d) Foreign currency, at cost

  $ 13,272     $ 197,737     $ 6,305,641      $ 161,054  

(e) Foreign currency collateral pledged, at cost

  $     $     $ 75,323      $  

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities  (continued)

July 31, 2022

 

     iShares
Robotics and
Artificial
Intelligence
Multisector
ETF
   

iShares

Self-Driving EV

and Tech ETF

   

iShares

U.S. Tech
Breakthrough
Multisector
ETF

    iShares
Virtual Work
and Life
Multisector
ETF
 

ASSETS

       

Investments, at value — unaffiliated(a)(b)

  $ 260,268,179     $ 465,558,528     $ 345,366,645     $ 4,399,096  

Investments, at value — affiliated(c)

    21,096,442       13,681,649       16,298,237       456,546  

Cash

    6,801       7,792       6,541       3,412  

Foreign currency, at value(d)

    399,305       280,345             4,018  

Cash pledged for futures contracts

    41,000       11,000       18,000        

Foreign currency collateral pledged for futures contracts(e)

          44,971              

Receivables:

       

Securities lending income — affiliated

    27,175       62,570       3,062       229  

Variation margin on futures contracts

    9,000       11,426       2,874        

Dividends — unaffiliated

    149,471       187,851       66,648       406  

Dividends — affiliated

    169       321       434        

Tax reclaims

    20,587       150,913             169  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

    282,018,129       479,997,366       361,762,441       4,863,876  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

       

Collateral on securities loaned, at value

    20,912,376       13,524,616       15,959,908       456,677  

Payables:

       

Investment advisory fees

    98,695       177,291       83,415       1,744  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

    21,011,071       13,701,907       16,043,323       458,421  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

  $ 261,007,058     $ 466,295,459     $ 345,719,118     $ 4,405,455  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF

       

Paid-in capital

  $ 359,708,661     $ 544,794,421     $ 359,450,372     $ 8,345,260  

Accumulated loss

    (98,701,603     (78,498,962     (13,731,254     (3,939,805
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

  $ 261,007,058     $ 466,295,459     $ 345,719,118     $ 4,405,455  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE

       

Shares outstanding

    9,200,000       11,400,000       11,200,000       300,000  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value

  $ 28.37     $ 40.90     $ 30.87     $ 14.68  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares authorized

    Unlimited       Unlimited       Unlimited       Unlimited  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Par value

    None       None       None       None  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(a) Investments, at cost — unaffiliated

  $ 313,214,350     $ 527,816,995     $ 351,425,181     $ 7,579,322  

(b) Securities loaned, at value

  $ 20,570,037     $ 13,346,903     $ 15,635,231     $ 349,433  

(c)  Investments, at cost — affiliated

  $ 21,096,238     $ 13,681,540     $ 16,298,020     $ 456,529  

(d)  Foreign currency, at cost

  $ 395,965     $ 278,214     $     $ 4,076  

(e)  Foreign currency collateral pledged, at cost

  $     $ 45,640     $     $  

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Statements of Operations

Year Ended July 31, 2022

 

     iShares
Cloud 5G
and Tech
ETF
   

iShares
Cybersecurity
and Tech

ETF

    iShares
Exponential
Technologies
ETF
   

iShares
Genomics
Immunology
and

Healthcare

ETF

 

INVESTMENT INCOME

       

Dividends — unaffiliated

  $ 113,862     $ 6,188,366     $ 46,319,294     $ 2,130,936  

Dividends — affiliated

    10       7,450       444,350       1,331  

Securities lending income — affiliated — net

    84       630,057       324,132       329,195  

Other income — unaffiliated

                930        

Foreign taxes withheld

    (9,145     (156,608     (2,872,653     (203,776

Foreign withholding tax claims

                278,884        
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment income

    104,811       6,669,265       44,494,937       2,257,686  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EXPENSES

       

Investment advisory fees

    38,890       2,866,717       16,855,266       1,291,121  

Commitment fees

    50       1,194       14,586       149  

Professional fees

                28,199        
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

    38,940       2,867,911       16,898,051       1,291,270  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

    65,871       3,801,354       27,596,886       966,416  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

       

Net realized gain (loss) from:

       

Investments — unaffiliated(a)

    (180,776     (26,806,963     59,205,551       (15,878,184

Investments — affiliated

    19       (26,861     (5,963     (11,804

In-kind redemptions — unaffiliated(b)

    732,444       39,602,800       28,373,400       (1,714,070

In-kind redemptions — affiliated(b)

                426,372        

Futures contracts

    (1,011     (139,381     507,872       (51,454

Foreign currency transactions

    (2,267     (139,609     550,485       (74,322
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    548,409       12,489,986       89,057,717       (17,729,834
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

       

Investments — unaffiliated(c)

    (1,781,469     (123,305,749     (845,910,140     (117,918,489

Investments — affiliated

          13,114       (4,963,458     (614

Futures contracts

          1,219       349,704       30,937  

Foreign currency translations

    51       2,580       (195,871     (9,991
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    (1,781,418     (123,288,836     (850,719,765     (117,898,157
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized loss

    (1,233,009     (110,798,850     (761,662,048     (135,627,991
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

  $ (1,167,138   $ (106,997,496   $ (734,065,162   $ (134,661,575
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(a) Net of foreign capital gain tax and capital gain tax refund, if applicable

  $     $     $ (1,695,580   $  

(b) See Note 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

       

(c)  Net of reduction in deferred foreign capital gain tax of

  $     $     $ 2,010,616     $  

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Statements of Operations  (continued)

Year Ended July 31, 2022

 

     




iShares
Robotics and
Artificial
Intelligence
Multisector

ETF

 
 
 
 
 

 

   


iShares

Self-Driving EV
and Tech ETF

 

 
 

   



iShares

U.S. Tech
Breakthrough
Multisector

ETF

 

 
 
 

 

   



iShares
Virtual Work
and Life
Multisector

ETF

 
 
 
 

 

INVESTMENT INCOME

       

Dividends — unaffiliated

  $ 3,033,574     $ 8,982,835     $ 2,768,275     $ 21,513  

Dividends — affiliated

    2,179       2,166       1,938       11  

Securities lending income — affiliated — net

    406,759       345,135       29,546       1,004  

Foreign taxes withheld

    (685,439     (975,226           (760
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment income

    2,757,073       8,354,910       2,799,759       21,768  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EXPENSES

       

Investment advisory fees

    1,712,632       2,405,607       1,567,658       26,528  

Commitment fees

    2,219       3,061             2  

Professional fees

    217                    

Interest expense

          109             18  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

    1,715,068       2,408,777       1,567,658       26,548  

Less:

       

Investment advisory fees waived

                (391,915      
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived

    1,715,068       2,408,777       1,175,743       26,548  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

    1,042,005       5,946,133       1,624,016       (4,780
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

       

Net realized gain (loss) from:

       

Investments — unaffiliated

    (29,173,165     (10,436,518     (7,426,410     (615,928

Investments — affiliated

    (11,045     (3,076     (6,312     (149

In-kind redemptions — unaffiliated(a)

    13,840,601       10,459,579       19,456,977       294,823  

Futures contracts

    (56,884     (230,632     (62,926     (591

Foreign currency transactions

    (46,990     (196,423           702  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    (15,447,483     (407,070     11,961,329       (321,143
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

       

Investments — unaffiliated

    (127,608,312     (124,018,886     (119,323,745     (3,179,854

Investments — affiliated

    (4,095     109       217       17  

Futures contracts

    (4,551     31,986       24,277       (95

Foreign currency translations

    (1,332     (6,353           (104
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    (127,618,290     (123,993,144     (119,299,251     (3,180,036
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized loss

    (143,065,773     (124,400,214     (107,337,922     (3,501,179
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

  $ (142,023,768   $ (118,454,081   $ (105,713,906   $ (3,505,959
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

See Note 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     iShares
Cloud 5G and Tech ETF
    iShares
Cybersecurity and Tech ETF
 
   

Year Ended

07/31/22

 

 

   

Period From

06/08/21

to 07/31/21

 

(a) 

 

   
Year Ended
07/31/22
 
 
   
Year Ended
07/31/21
 
 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS

       

OPERATIONS

       

Net investment income

  $ 65,871     $ 12,454     $ 3,801,354     $ 127,176  

Net realized gain

    548,409       468       12,489,986       6,063,542  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (1,781,418     325,750       (123,288,836     74,847,100  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (1,167,138     338,672       (106,997,496     81,037,818  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS(b)

       

Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders

    (63,758           (4,167,125     (391,004
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

       

Net increase in net assets derived from capital share transactions

    51,010       8,031,601       34,658,872       426,258,789  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

       

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

    (1,179,886     8,370,273       (76,505,749     506,905,603  

Beginning of period

    8,370,273             616,394,346       109,488,743  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

  $ 7,190,387     $ 8,370,273     $ 539,888,597     $ 616,394,346  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Commencement of operations.

(b) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets  (continued)

 

    iShares
Exponential Technologies ETF
    iShares
Genomics Immunology and Healthcare
ETF
 
 

Year Ended

07/31/22

    Year Ended
07/31/21
    Year Ended
07/31/22
    Year Ended
07/31/21
 

 

 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS

       

OPERATIONS

       

Net investment income

  $ 27,596,886     $ 29,176,818     $ 966,416     $ 398,315  

Net realized gain (loss)

    89,057,717       428,643,327       (17,729,834     13,765,938  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (850,719,765     502,112,932       (117,898,157     39,713,821  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (734,065,162     959,933,077       (134,661,575     53,878,074  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS(a)

       

Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders

    (31,230,965     (26,862,976     (2,812,804     (498,913
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

       

Net increase in net assets derived from capital share transactions

    10,360,369       323,880,980       8,990,520       132,764,319  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

       

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

    (754,935,758     1,256,951,081       (128,483,859     186,143,480  

Beginning of year

    3,914,577,685       2,657,626,604       327,818,098       141,674,618  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of year

  $ 3,159,641,927     $ 3,914,577,685     $ 199,334,239     $ 327,818,098  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a)

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets  (continued)

 

    iShares
Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
Multisector ETF
    iShares
Self-Driving EV and Tech ETF
 
   

Year Ended

07/31/22

   

Year Ended

07/31/21

   

Year Ended

07/31/22

    Year Ended
07/31/21
 

 

 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS

       

OPERATIONS

       

Net investment income

  $ 1,042,005     $ 1,352,975     $ 5,946,133     $ 2,411,618  

Net realized gain (loss)

    (15,447,483     21,415,650       (407,070     5,409,929  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (127,618,290     47,488,251       (123,993,144     58,225,172  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (142,023,768     70,256,876       (118,454,081     66,046,719  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS(a)

       

Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders

    (10,540,562     (1,990,133     (9,781,417     (1,978,221
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

       

Net increase (decrease) in net assets derived from capital share transactions

    (19,873,283     208,006,030       165,346,390       332,456,072  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

       

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

    (172,437,613     276,272,773       37,110,892       396,524,570  

Beginning of year

    433,444,671       157,171,898       429,184,567       32,659,997  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of year

  $ 261,007,058     $ 433,444,671     $ 466,295,459     $ 429,184,567  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a)

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets  (continued)

 

    iShares
U.S. Tech Breakthrough Multisector
ETF
  iShares
Virtual Work and Life Multisector ETF
       

Year Ended

07/31/22


     

Year Ended

07/31/21


     

Year Ended

07/31/22


     

Period From
09/29/20

to 07/31/21


(a)

 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS

               

OPERATIONS

               

Net investment income (loss)

    $ 1,624,016     $ 1,552,833     $ (4,780 )     $ (9,155 )

Net realized gain (loss)

      11,961,329       26,282,770       (321,143 )       568,112

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

      (119,299,251 )       82,013,503       (3,180,036 )       (265 )
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

      (105,713,906 )       109,849,106       (3,505,959 )       558,692
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS(b)

               

Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders

      (1,652,218 )       (1,801,251 )       (6,350 )       (10,999 )
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

               

Net increase (decrease) in net assets derived from capital share transactions

      20,767,865       (19,803,841 )       (548,572 )       7,918,643
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

               

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

      (86,598,259 )       88,244,014       (4,060,881 )       8,466,336

Beginning of period

      432,317,377       344,073,363       8,466,336      
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

End of period

    $ 345,719,118     $ 432,317,377     $ 4,405,455     $ 8,466,336
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Commencement of operations.

(b) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

 

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Financial Highlights

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

    iShares Cloud 5G and Tech ETF
 

 

 

 
   
Year Ended
07/31/22
 
 
   

Period From

06/08/21

to 07/31/21

 

(a) 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 26.16     $ 25.07  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income(b)

    0.21       0.04  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(c)

    (3.70     1.05  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (3.49     1.09  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions from net investment income(d)

    (0.20      
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 22.47     $ 26.16  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return(e)

   

Based on net asset value

    (13.46 )%      4.35 %(f) 
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets(g)

   

Total expenses

    0.47     0.47 %(h) 
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

    0.80     1.09 %(h) 
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

   

Net assets, end of period (000)

  $ 7,190     $ 8,370  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate(i)

    51     0 %(f)  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Commencement of operations.

(b)

Based on average shares outstanding.

(c) 

The amount reported for a share outstanding may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses in securities for the fiscal period due to the timing of capital share transactions in relation to the fluctuating market values of the Fund’s underlying securities.

(d) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

(e) 

Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

(f)

Not annualized.

(g) 

Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

(h) 

Annualized.

(i) 

Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

    iShares Cybersecurity and Tech ETF  
 

 

 

 
   
Year Ended
07/31/22
 
 
   
Year Ended
07/31/21
 
 
   
Year Ended
07/31/20
 
 
   

Period From

06/11/19

to 07/31/19

 

(a) 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 43.87     $ 33.69     $ 26.58     $ 24.94  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income(b)

    0.26       0.02       0.33 (c)       0.00 (d)  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(e)

    (7.13     10.22       7.02       1.64  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (6.87     10.24       7.35       1.64  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions(f)

       

From net investment income

    (0.27     (0.06     (0.15      

From net realized gain

                (0.09      
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

    (0.27     (0.06     (0.24      
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 36.73     $ 43.87     $ 33.69     $ 26.58  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return(g)

       

Based on net asset value

    (15.73 )%      30.42     27.85     6.58 %(h)  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets(i)

       

Total expenses

    0.47     0.47     0.47     0.47 %(j)  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

    0.62     0.04     1.12 %(c)       0.06 %(j)  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

       

Net assets, end of period (000)

  $ 539,889     $ 616,394     $ 109,489     $ 3,987  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate(k)

   

 

44

 

 

    38     29     8 %(h)  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Commencement of operations.

(b) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

(c)

Includes a one-time special distribution from NortonLifeLock Inc. Excluding such special distribution, the net investment income would have been $0.08 per share and 0.26% of average net assets.

(d)

Rounds to less than $0.01.

(e) 

The amounts reported for a share outstanding may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses in securities for the fiscal period due to the timing of capital share transactions in relation to the fluctuating market values of the Fund’s underlying securities.

(f)

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

(g) 

Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

(h) 

Not annualized.

(i)

Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

(j)

Annualized.

(k)

Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

    iShares Exponential Technologies ETF  
    Year Ended
07/31/22
    Year Ended
07/31/21
    Year Ended
07/31/20
    Year Ended
07/31/19
    Year Ended
07/31/18
 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 63.91     $ 47.25     $ 38.89     $ 37.73     $ 32.74  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

    0.44       0.52       0.44       0.55       0.47  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(b)

    (11.84     16.61       8.47       1.16       4.91  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (11.40     17.13       8.91       1.71       5.38  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions from net investment income(c)

    (0.50     (0.47     (0.55     (0.55     (0.39
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 52.01     $ 63.91     $ 47.25     $ 38.89     $ 37.73  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return(d)

         

Based on net asset value

    (17.91 )%      36.33     23.05     4.67     16.48
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets(e)

         

Total expenses

    0.46     0.46     0.47     0.47     0.47
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses excluding professional fees for foreign withholding tax claims

    0.46     N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

    0.74     0.91     1.07     1.47     1.30
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

         

Net assets, end of year (000)

  $ 3,159,642     $ 3,914,578     $ 2,657,627     $ 2,562,819     $ 2,346,884  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    69     23     23     21     19
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

(b) 

The amounts reported for a share outstanding may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses in securities for the fiscal period due to the timing of capital share transactions in relation to the fluctuating market values of the Fund’s underlying securities.

(c)

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

(d)

Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

(e) 

Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

(f)

Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

    iShares Genomics Immunology and Healthcare ETF  
   
Year Ended
07/31/22
 
 
   
Year Ended
07/31/21
 
 
   
Year Ended
07/31/20
 
 
   

Period From
06/11/19

to 07/31/19

 
(a)  

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 50.05     $ 37.28     $ 27.61     $ 24.46  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)(b)

    0.14       0.08       0.17       (0.01

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(c)

    (18.16     12.78       9.82       3.16  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (18.02     12.86       9.99       3.15  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions(d)

       

From net investment income

    (0.39     (0.09     (0.08      

From net realized gain

                (0.24      
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

    (0.39     (0.09     (0.32      
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 31.64     $ 50.05     $ 37.28     $ 27.61  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return(e)

       

Based on net asset value

    (36.11 )%      34.49     36.42     12.88 %(f)  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets(g)

       

Total expenses

    0.47     0.47     0.47     0.47 %(h)  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

    0.35     0.16     0.54     (0.35 )%(h)  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

       

Net assets, end of period (000)

  $ 199,334     $ 327,818     $ 141,675     $ 24,851  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate(i)

    59     52     38     19 %(f)  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Commencement of operations.

(b) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

(c) 

The amounts reported for a share outstanding may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses in securities for the fiscal period due to the timing of capital share transactions in relation to the fluctuating market values of the Fund’s underlying securities.

(d) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

(e) 

Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

(f)

Not annualized.

(g) 

Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

(h) 

Annualized.

(i)

Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

    iShares Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector ETF  
 

 

 

 
   
Year Ended
07/31/22
 
 
   
Year Ended
07/31/21
 
 
   
Year Ended
07/31/20
 
 
   
Year Ended
07/31/19
 
 
   

Period From

06/26/18

to 07/31/18

 

(a) 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 43.34     $ 31.43     $ 24.99     $ 23.63     $ 23.80  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income(b)

    0.11       0.17       0.11       0.24       0.03  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(c)

    (14.03     12.00       6.44       1.30       (0.20
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (13.92     12.17       6.55       1.54       (0.17
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions from net investment income(d)

    (1.05     (0.26     (0.11     (0.18      
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 28.37     $ 43.34     $ 31.43     $ 24.99     $ 23.63  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return(e)

         

Based on net asset value

    (32.79 )%      38.79     26.27     6.60     (0.71 )%(f) 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets(g)

         

Total expenses

    0.47     0.47     0.47     0.47     0.47 %(h) 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

    0.29     0.42     0.40     1.02     1.16 %(h) 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

         

Net assets, end of period (000)

  $ 261,007     $ 433,445     $ 157,172     $ 44,978     $ 9,454  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate(i)

    58     42     34     35     0 %(f)  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Commencement of operations.

(b)

Based on average shares outstanding.

(c) 

The amounts reported for a share outstanding may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses in securities for the fiscal period due to the timing of capital share transactions in relation to the fluctuating market values of the Fund’s underlying securities.

(d) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

(e)

Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

(f) 

Not annualized.

(g)

Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

(h)

Annualized.

(i) 

Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

    iShares Self-Driving EV and Tech ETF  
   
Year Ended
07/31/22
 
 
   
Year Ended
07/31/21
 
 
   
Year Ended
07/31/20
 
 
   

Period From
04/16/19

to 07/31/19

 
(a)  

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 49.91     $ 29.69     $ 24.08     $ 25.39  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income(b)

    0.54       0.50       0.37       0.17  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(c)

    (8.71     20.04       5.59       (1.30
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (8.17     20.54       5.96       (1.13
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions from net investment income(d)

    (0.84     (0.32     (0.35     (0.18
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 40.90     $ 49.91     $ 29.69     $ 24.08  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return(e)

       

Based on net asset value

    (16.54 )%      69.28     24.91 %(f)       (4.40 )%(g) 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets(h)

       

Total expenses

    0.47     0.47     0.47     0.47 %(i)  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

    1.16     1.10     1.44     2.43 %(i)  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

       

Net assets, end of period (000)

  $ 466,295     $ 429,185     $ 32,660     $ 26,493  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate(j)

    41     24     19     2 %(g)  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Commencement of operations.

(b) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

(c) 

The amounts reported for a share outstanding may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses in securities for the fiscal period due to the timing of capital share transactions in relation to the fluctuating market values of the Fund’s underlying securities.

(d) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

(e)

Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

(f) 

Includes payment received from an affiliate, which had no impact on the Fund’s total return.

(g)

Not annualized.

(h) 

Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

(i)

Annualized.

(j)

Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

    iShares U.S. Tech Breakthrough Multisector ETF  
 

 

 

 
   
Year Ended
07/31/22
 
 
   
Year Ended
07/31/21
 
 
   

Period From
01/08/20

to 07/31/20

 
(a)  

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 41.17     $ 30.72     $ 25.21  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income(b)

    0.15       0.15       0.07  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(c)

    (10.29     10.48       5.60  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (10.14     10.63       5.67  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions(d)

     

From net investment income

    (0.16     (0.15     (0.16

From net realized gain

          (0.03      
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

    (0.16     (0.18     (0.16
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 30.87     $ 41.17     $ 30.72  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return(e)

     

Based on net asset value

    (24.71 )%      34.72     22.73 %(f)  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets(g)

     

Total expenses

    0.40     0.40     0.40 %(h)  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived

    0.30     0.30     0.30 %(h)  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

    0.41     0.43     0.43 %(h)  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

     

Net assets, end of period (000)

  $ 345,719     $ 432,317     $ 344,073  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate(i)

    10     11     12 %(f)  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a)

Commencement of operations.

(b)

Based on average shares outstanding.

(c)

The amount reported for a share outstanding may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses in securities for the fiscal period due to the timing of capital share transactions in relation to the fluctuating market values of the Fund’s underlying securities.

(d)

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

(e)

Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

(f) 

Not annualized.

(g) 

Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

(h)

Annualized.

(i)

Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

 

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(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

    iShares Virtual Work and Life Multisector ETF  
     
Year Ended
07/31/22
 
 
 

 

 

 

Period From
09/29/20

to 07/31/21

 

 
(a) 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 28.22     $ 25.22  
   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment loss(b)

      (0.02     (0.04

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(c)

      (13.50     3.09  
   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

      (13.52     3.05  
   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions from net investment income(d)

      (0.02     (0.05
   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 14.68     $ 28.22  
   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return(e)

     

Based on net asset value

      (47.89 )%      12.11 %(f) 
   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets(g)

     

Total expenses

      0.47     0.47 %(h)  
   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment loss

      (0.08 )%      (0.16 )%(h)  
   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

     

Net assets, end of period (000)

    $ 4,405     $ 8,466  
   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate(i)

      46     27 %(f)  
   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Commencement of operations.

(b) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

(c) 

The amount reported for a share outstanding may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses in securities for the fiscal period due to the timing of capital share transactions in relation to the fluctuating market values of the Fund’s underlying securities.

(d) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

(e) 

Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

(f)

Not annualized.

(g) 

Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

(h) 

Annualized.

(i)

Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

 

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1.

ORGANIZATION

iShares Trust (the “Trust”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and is authorized to have multiple series or portfolios.

These financial statements relate only to the following funds (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”):

 

iShares ETF   Diversification
Classification
 

Cloud 5G and Tech

    Non-diversified  

Cybersecurity and Tech

    Non-diversified  

Exponential Technologies

    Diversified  

Genomics Immunology and Healthcare

    Non-diversified  

Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector

    Diversified  

Self-Driving EV and Tech

    Non-diversified  

U.S. Tech Breakthrough Multisector

    Non-diversified  

Virtual Work and Life Multisector

    Non-diversified  

 

2.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), which may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Each Fund is considered an investment company under U.S. GAAP and follows the accounting and reporting guidance applicable to investment companies. Below is a summary of significant accounting policies:

Investment Transactions and Income Recognition: For financial reporting purposes, investment transactions are recorded on the dates the transactions are executed. Realized gains and losses on investment transactions are determined using the specific identification method. Dividend income and capital gain distributions, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date at fair value. Dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed are subsequently recorded when the Funds are informed of the ex-dividend date. Under the applicable foreign tax laws, a withholding tax at various rates may be imposed on capital gains, dividends and interest. Upon notification from issuers or as estimated by management, a portion of the dividend income received from a real estate investment trust may be redesignated as a reduction of cost of the related investment and/or realized gain.

Foreign Currency Translation: Each Fund’s books and records are maintained in U.S. dollars. Securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars using prevailing market rates as quoted by one or more data service providers. Purchases and sales of investments are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Generally, when the U.S. dollar rises in value against a foreign currency, the investments denominated in that currency will lose value; the opposite effect occurs if the U.S. dollar falls in relative value.

Each Fund does not isolate the effect of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates from the effect of fluctuations in the market prices of investments for financial reporting purposes. Accordingly, the effects of changes in exchange rates on investments are not segregated in the Statements of Operations from the effects of changes in market prices of those investments, but are included as a component of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investments. Each Fund reports realized currency gains (losses) on foreign currency related transactions as components of net realized gain (loss) for financial reporting purposes, whereas such components are generally treated as ordinary income for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

Foreign Taxes: The Funds may be subject to foreign taxes (a portion of which may be reclaimable) on income, stock dividends, capital gains on investments, or certain foreign currency transactions. All foreign taxes are recorded in accordance with the applicable foreign tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign jurisdictions in which each Fund invests. These foreign taxes, if any, are paid by each Fund and are reflected in its Statements of Operations as follows: foreign taxes withheld at source are presented as a reduction of income, foreign taxes on securities lending income are presented as a reduction of securities lending income, foreign taxes on stock dividends are presented as “Other foreign taxes”, and foreign taxes on capital gains from sales of investments and foreign taxes on foreign currency transactions are included in their respective net realized gain (loss) categories. Foreign taxes payable or deferred as of July 31, 2022, if any, are disclosed in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

The Funds file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. The Funds may record a reclaim receivable based on collectability, which includes factors such as the jurisdiction’s applicable laws, payment history and market convention. The Statements of Operations includes tax reclaims recorded as well as professional and other fees, if any, associated with recovery of foreign withholding taxes.

Collateralization: If required by an exchange or counterparty agreement, the Funds may be required to deliver/deposit cash and/or securities to/with an exchange, or broker-dealer or custodian as collateral for certain investments.

In-kind Redemptions: For financial reporting purposes, in-kind redemptions are treated as sales of securities resulting in realized capital gains or losses to the Funds. Because such gains or losses are not taxable to the Funds and are not distributed to existing Fund shareholders, the gains or losses are reclassified from accumulated net realized gain (loss) to paid-in capital at the end of the Funds’ tax year. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or net asset value (“NAV”) per share.

Distributions: Dividends and distributions paid by each Fund are recorded on the ex-dividend dates. Distributions are determined on a tax basis and may differ from net investment income and net realized capital gains for financial reporting purposes. Dividends and distributions are paid in U.S. dollars and cannot be automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Funds. The character and timing of distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP.

 

 

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Indemnifications: In the normal course of business, each Fund enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations that provide general indemnification. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown because it involves future potential claims against the Funds, which cannot be predicted with any certainty.

 

3.

INVESTMENT VALUATION AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Investment Valuation Policies: Each Fund’s investments are valued at fair value (also referred to as “market value” within the financial statements) each day that the Fund’s listing exchange is open and, for financial reporting purposes, as of the report date. U.S. GAAP defines fair value as the price a fund would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Each Fund determines the fair values of its financial instruments using various independent dealers or pricing services under policies approved by the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board”). If a security’s market price is not readily available or does not otherwise accurately represent the fair value of the security, the security will be valued in accordance with a policy approved by the Board as reflecting fair value. The BlackRock Global Valuation Methodologies Committee (the “Global Valuation Committee”) is the committee formed by management to develop global pricing policies and procedures and to oversee the pricing function for all financial instruments.

Fair Value Inputs and Methodologies: The following methods and inputs are used to establish the fair value of each Fund’s assets and liabilities:

 

   

Equity investments traded on a recognized securities exchange are valued at that day’s official closing price, as applicable, on the exchange where the stock is primarily traded. Equity investments traded on a recognized exchange for which there were no sales on that day are valued at the last traded price.

 

   

Investments in open-end U.S. mutual funds (including money market funds) are valued at that day’s published NAV.

 

   

Futures contracts are valued based on that day’s last reported settlement or trade price on the exchange where the contract is traded.

Generally, trading in foreign instruments is substantially completed each day at various times prior to the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). Each business day, the Funds use current market factors supplied by independent pricing services to value certain foreign instruments (“Systematic Fair Value Price”). The Systematic Fair Value Price is designed to value such foreign securities at fair value as of the close of trading on the NYSE, which follows the close of the local markets.

If events (e.g., market volatility, company announcement or a natural disaster) occur that are expected to materially affect the value of such investment, or in the event that application of these methods of valuation results in a price for an investment that is deemed not to be representative of the market value of such investment, or if a price is not available, the investment will be valued by the Global Valuation Committee, in accordance with a policy approved by the Board as reflecting fair value (“Fair Valued Investments”). The fair valuation approaches that may be used by the Global Valuation Committee include market approach, income approach and cost approach. Valuation techniques such as discounted cash flow, use of market comparables and matrix pricing are types of valuation approaches and are typically used in determining fair value. When determining the price for Fair Valued Investments, the Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate, seeks to determine the price that each Fund might reasonably expect to receive or pay from the current sale or purchase of that asset or liability in an arm’s-length transaction. Fair value determinations shall be based upon all available factors that the Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate, deems relevant and consistent with the principles of fair value measurement. The pricing of all Fair Valued Investments is subsequently reported to the Board or a committee thereof on a quarterly basis.

Fair value pricing could result in a difference between the prices used to calculate a fund’s NAV and the prices used by the fund’s underlying index, which in turn could result in a difference between the fund’s performance and the performance of the fund’s underlying index.

Fair Value Hierarchy: Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. These inputs to valuation techniques are categorized into a fair value hierarchy consisting of three broad levels for financial reporting purposes as follows:

 

   

Level 1 – Unadjusted price quotations in active markets/exchanges for identical assets or liabilities that each Fund has the ability to access;

 

   

Level 2 – Other observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market-corroborated inputs); and

 

   

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available, (including the Global Valuation Committee’s assumptions used in determining the fair value of financial instruments).

The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the fair value hierarchy classification is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Investments classified within Level 3 have significant unobservable inputs used by the Global Valuation Committee in determining the price for Fair Valued Investments. Level 3 investments include equity or debt issued by privately held companies or funds that may not have a secondary market and/or may have a limited number of investors. The categorization of a value determined for financial instruments is based on the pricing transparency of the financial instruments and is not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities.

 

4.

SECURITIES AND OTHER INVESTMENTS

Securities Lending: Each Fund may lend its securities to approved borrowers, such as brokers, dealers and other financial institutions. The borrower pledges and maintains with the Fund collateral consisting of cash, an irrevocable letter of credit issued by an approved bank, or securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government. The initial collateral received by each Fund is required to have a value of at least 102% of the current market value of the loaned securities for securities traded on U.S. exchanges and a value of at least 105% for all other securities. The collateral is maintained thereafter at a value equal to at least 100% of the current value of the securities on loan. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of each business day of the Fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Fund

 

 

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or excess collateral is returned by the Fund, on the next business day. During the term of the loan, each Fund is entitled to all distributions made on or in respect of the loaned securities but does not receive interest income on securities received as collateral. Loans of securities are terminable at any time and the borrower, after notice, is required to return borrowed securities within the standard time period for settlement of securities transactions.

As of period end, any securities on loan were collateralized by cash and/or U.S. Government obligations. Cash collateral invested in money market funds managed by BlackRock Fund Advisors (“BFA”), the Funds’ investment adviser, or its affiliates is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments. Any non-cash collateral received cannot be sold, re-invested or pledged by the Fund, except in the event of borrower default. The securities on loan, if any, are also disclosed in each Fund’s Schedule of Investments. The market value of any securities on loan and the value of any related cash collateral are disclosed in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Securities lending transactions are entered into by the Funds under Master Securities Lending Agreements (each, an “MSLA”) which provide the right, in the event of default (including bankruptcy or insolvency) for the non-defaulting party to liquidate the collateral and calculate a net exposure to the defaulting party or request additional collateral. In the event that a borrower defaults, the Funds, as lender, would offset the market value of the collateral received against the market value of the securities loaned. When the value of the collateral is greater than that of the market value of the securities loaned, the lender is left with a net amount payable to the defaulting party. However, bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against such a right of offset in the event of an MSLA counterparty’s bankruptcy or insolvency. Under the MSLA, absent an event of default, the borrower can resell or re-pledge the loaned securities, and the Funds can reinvest cash collateral received in connection with loaned securities. Upon an event of default, the parties’ obligations to return the securities or collateral to the other party are extinguished, and the parties can resell or re-pledge the loaned securities or the collateral received in connection with the loaned securities in order to satisfy the defaulting party’s net payment obligation for all transactions under the MSLA. The defaulting party remains liable for any deficiency.

As of period end, the following table is a summary of the securities on loan by counterparty which are subject to offset under an MSLA:

 

 

 
iShares ETF and Counterparty    
Securities Loaned
at Value
 
 
    
Cash Collateral
Received
 
(a)  
   
Non-Cash Collateral
Received, at Fair Value
 
(a) 
    Net Amount  

 

 

Cloud 5G and Tech

        

HSBC Bank PLC

  $ 139,550      $ (133,722   $     $ 5,828 (b) 
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cybersecurity and Tech

        

Barclays Capital, Inc.

  $ 1,901,446      $ (1,901,446   $     $  

BNP Paribas SA

    8,328,884        (8,328,884            

BofA Securities, Inc.

    1,453,738        (1,453,738            

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.

    7,818,356        (7,818,356            

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC

    4,837,971        (4,837,971            

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC

    30,065,867        (30,065,867            

State Street Bank & Trust Co.

    41,952        (41,952            

UBS AG

    211,618        (211,618            
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 54,659,832      $ (54,659,832   $     $  
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Exponential Technologies

        

Barclays Bank PLC

  $ 2,943,528      $ (2,943,528   $     $  

BMO Capital Markets Corp.

    7,385        (7,385            

BNP Paribas SA

    9,902,207        (9,902,207            

BofA Securities, Inc.

    21,717,947        (21,717,947            

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.

    26,239,003        (25,925,693           313,310 (b) 

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC

    135,216        (135,216            

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC

    22,801,405        (22,801,405            

HSBC Bank PLC

    21,612,040        (21,612,040            

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC

    45,510,896        (45,510,896            

Jefferies LLC

    449,975        (445,643           4,332 (b)  

National Financial Services LLC

    784,972        (784,972            

Scotia Capital (USA), Inc.

    1,132,270        (1,104,481           27,789 (b)  

SG Americas Securities LLC

    613,778        (613,778            

Toronto Dominion Bank

    4,136,226        (4,136,226            

UBS Securities LLC

    3,908,960        (3,857,092           51,868 (b)  
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 161,895,808      $ (161,498,509   $     $ 397,299  
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Genomics Immunology and Healthcare

        

Barclays Capital, Inc.

  $ 2,250,706      $ (2,250,706   $     $  

BNP Paribas SA

    7,997,309        (7,997,309            

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.

    3,456,857        (3,456,857            

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC

    5,034,097        (5,034,097            

Jefferies LLC

    886,454        (886,454            

Pershing LLC

    1,391,384        (1,391,384            

Scotia Capital (USA), Inc.

    6,217,174        (6,217,174            

State Street Bank & Trust Co.

    1,079,239        (1,079,239            
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 28,313,220      $ (28,313,220   $     $  
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)

 

 

 
iShares ETF and Counterparty    
Securities Loaned
at Value
 
 
    
Cash Collateral
Received
 
(a)  
   
Non-Cash Collateral
Received, at Fair Value
 
(a) 
    Net Amount  

 

 

Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector

        

Barclays Capital, Inc.

  $ 22,271      $ (22,271   $     $  

BofA Securities, Inc.

    5,438,698        (5,438,698            

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.

    686,862        (686,862            

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC

    6,909,404        (6,808,689           100,715 (b) 

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC

    2,192,199        (2,192,199            

Scotia Capital (USA), Inc.

    170,073        (170,073            

State Street Bank & Trust Co.

    607,082        (607,082            

Toronto Dominion Bank

    2,548,809        (2,548,809            

UBS AG

    682,145        (682,145            

UBS Securities LLC

    988,814        (988,814            

Wells Fargo Securities LLC

    323,680        (323,680            
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 20,570,037      $ (20,469,322   $     $ 100,715  
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Self-Driving EV and Tech

        

Barclays Capital, Inc.

  $ 2,355,587      $ (2,355,587   $     $  

BNP Paribas SA

    5,982,754        (5,982,754            

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.

    394,830        (394,830            

ING Financial Markets LLC

    8,347        (8,347            

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC

    700,405        (700,405            

Jefferies LLC

    15,722        (15,722            

Nomura Securities International, Inc.

    161,478        (161,478            

Scotia Capital (USA), Inc.

    216,534        (216,534            

Toronto Dominion Bank

    54,455        (54,455            

UBS AG

    3,456,791        (3,412,973           43,818 (b)  
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 13,346,903      $ (13,303,085   $     $ 43,818  
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

U.S. Tech Breakthrough Multisector

        

Barclays Bank PLC

  $ 153,304      $ (153,304   $     $  

Barclays Capital, Inc.

    134,687        (134,687            

BNP Paribas SA

    197,925        (197,925            

BofA Securities, Inc.

    2,162,128        (2,162,128            

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.

    455,709        (455,709            

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC

    360,858        (360,696           162 (b)  

Jefferies LLC

    432,734        (432,734            

Morgan Stanley

    11,026,201        (11,026,201            

Scotia Capital (USA), Inc.

    320,410        (320,410            

State Street Bank & Trust Co.

    16,346        (16,127           219 (b)  

Toronto Dominion Bank

    277,683        (277,683            

UBS AG

    164        (164            

UBS Securities LLC

    97,082        (97,082            
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 15,635,231      $ (15,634,850   $     $ 381  
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Virtual Work and Life Multisector

        

Barclays Bank PLC

  $ 5,927      $ (5,927   $     $  

BNP Paribas SA

    8,215        (8,215            

BofA Securities, Inc.

    38,434        (38,434            

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC

    163,949        (163,949            

HSBC Bank PLC

    75,016        (75,016            

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC

    20,083        (20,083            

Jefferies LLC

    7,073        (7,073            

UBS AG

    841        (841            

UBS Securities LLC

    29,895        (29,895            
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 349,433      $ (349,433   $     $  
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Collateral received in excess of the market value of securities on loan is not presented in this table. The total cash collateral received by each Fund is disclosed in the Fund’s statement of assets and liabilities.

 
  (b)

The market value of the loaned securities is determined as of July 31, 2022. Additional collateral is delivered to the Fund on the next business day in accordance with the MSLA. The net amount would be subject to the borrower default indemnity in the event of default by a counterparty.

 

The risks of securities lending include the risk that the borrower may not provide additional collateral when required or may not return the securities when due. To mitigate these risks, each Fund benefits from a borrower default indemnity provided by BlackRock, Inc. (“BlackRock”). BlackRock’s indemnity allows for full replacement of the securities loaned to the extent the collateral received does not cover the value of the securities loaned in the event of borrower default. Each Fund could incur a loss if the

 

 

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value of an investment purchased with cash collateral falls below the market value of the loaned securities or if the value of an investment purchased with cash collateral falls below the value of the original cash collateral received. Such losses are borne entirely by each Fund.

 

5.

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Futures Contracts: Futures contracts are purchased or sold to gain exposure to, or manage exposure to, changes in interest rates (interest rate risk) and changes in the value of equity securities (equity risk) or foreign currencies (foreign currency exchange rate risk).

Futures contracts are exchange-traded agreements between the Funds and a counterparty to buy or sell a specific quantity of an underlying instrument at a specified price and on a specified date. Depending on the terms of a contract, it is settled either through physical delivery of the underlying instrument on the settlement date or by payment of a cash amount on the settlement date. Upon entering into a futures contract, the Funds are required to deposit initial margin with the broker in the form of cash or securities in an amount that varies depending on a contract’s size and risk profile. The initial margin deposit must then be maintained at an established level over the life of the contract. Amounts pledged, which are considered restricted, are included in cash pledged for futures contracts in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Securities deposited as initial margin are designated in the Schedule of Investments and cash deposited, if any, are shown as cash pledged for futures contracts in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Pursuant to the contract, the Funds agree to receive from or pay to the broker an amount of cash equal to the daily fluctuation in market value of the contract (“variation margin”). Variation margin is recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and, if any, shown as variation margin receivable (or payable) on futures contracts in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. When the contract is closed, a realized gain or loss is recorded in the Statements of Operations equal to the difference between the notional amount of the contract at the time it was opened and the notional amount at the time it was closed. The use of futures contracts involves the risk of an imperfect correlation in the movements in the price of futures contracts and interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates or underlying assets.

 

6.

INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Investment Advisory Fees: Pursuant to an Investment Advisory Agreement with the Trust, BFA manages the investment of each Fund’s assets. BFA is a California corporation indirectly owned by BlackRock. Under the Investment Advisory Agreement, BFA is responsible for substantially all expenses of the Funds, except (i) interest and taxes; (ii) brokerage commissions and other expenses connected with the execution of portfolio transactions; (iii) distribution fees; (iv) the advisory fee payable to BFA; and (v) litigation expenses and any extraordinary expenses (in each case as determined by a majority of the independent trustees).

For its investment advisory services to each of the following Funds, BFA is entitled to an annual investment advisory fee, accrued daily and paid monthly by the Funds, based on the average daily net assets of each Fund as follows:

 

iShares ETF   Investment Advisory Fees  

Cloud 5G and Tech

    0.47

Cybersecurity and Tech

    0.47  

Genomics Immunology and Healthcare

    0.47  

Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector

    0.47  

Self-Driving EV and Tech

    0.47  

U.S. Tech Breakthrough Multisector

    0.40  

Virtual Work and Life Multisector

    0.47  

For its investment advisory services to the iShares Exponential Technologies ETF, BFA is entitled to an annual investment advisory fee, accrued daily and paid monthly by the Fund, based on the Fund’s allocable portion of the aggregate of the average daily net assets of the Fund and certain other iShares funds, as follows:

 

Aggregate Average Net Assets   Investment Advisory Fees  

First $2 billion

    0.4700

Over $2 billion, up to and including $3 billion

    0.4465  

Over $3 billion, up to and including $4 billion

    0.4242  

Over $4 billion

    0.4030  

Expense Waivers: BFA may from time to time voluntarily waive and/or reimburse fees or expenses in order to limit total annual fund operating expenses (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, if any). For the iShares U.S. Tech Breakthrough Multisector ETF, BFA has elected to implement a voluntary fee waiver in order to limit the Fund’s total annual operating expenses after fee waiver to 0.30%, and currently intends to keep such voluntary fee waiver for the Fund in place through December 31, 2022. Any such voluntary waiver or reimbursement may be eliminated by BFA at any time.

This amount is included in investment advisory fees waived in the Statements of Operations. For the year ended July 31, 2022, the amounts waived in investment advisory fees pursuant to this arrangement were as follows:

 

iShares ETF   Amounts waived    

U.S. Tech Breakthrough Multisector

  $ 391,915    

Distributor: BlackRock Investments, LLC (“BRIL”), an affiliate of BFA, is the distributor for each Fund. Pursuant to the distribution agreement, BFA is responsible for any fees or expenses for distribution services provided to the Funds.

ETF Servicing Fees: iShares U.S. Tech Breakthrough Multisector ETF has entered into an ETF Services Agreement with BRIL to perform certain order processing, Authorized Participant communications, and related services in connection with the issuance and redemption of Creation Units (“ETF Services”). BRIL is entitled to a

 

 

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transaction fee from Authorized Participants on each creation or redemption order for the ETF Services provided. iShares U.S. Tech Breakthrough Multisector ETF does not pay BRIL for ETF Services.

Prior to April 25, 2022, ETF Services were performed by State Street Bank and Trust Company.

Securities Lending: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) has issued an exemptive order which permits BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A. (“BTC”), an affiliate of BFA, to serve as securities lending agent for the Funds, subject to applicable conditions. As securities lending agent, BTC bears all operational costs directly related to securities lending, including any custodial costs. Each Fund is responsible for fees in connection with the investment of cash collateral received for securities on loan (the “collateral investment fees”). The cash collateral is invested in a money market fund, BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional or BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, managed by BFA, or its affiliates. However, BTC has agreed to reduce the amount of securities lending income it receives in order to effectively limit the collateral investment fees each Fund bears to an annual rate of 0.04%. The SL Agency Shares of such money market fund will not be subject to a sales load, distribution fee or service fee. The money market fund in which the cash collateral has been invested may, under certain circumstances, impose a liquidity fee of up to 2% of the value redeemed or temporarily restrict redemptions for up to 10 business days during a 90 day period, in the event that the money market fund’s weekly liquid assets fall below certain thresholds.

Securities lending income is equal to the total of income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral, net of fees and other payments to and from borrowers of securities, and less the collateral investment fees. Each Fund retains a portion of securities lending income and remits the remaining portion to BTC as compensation for its services as securities lending agent.

Pursuant to the current securities lending agreement, each of iShares Cloud 5G and Tech ETF, iShares Cybersecurity and Tech ETF and iShares U.S. Tech Breakthrough Multisector ETF (the “Group 1 Funds”), retains 81% of securities lending income (which excludes collateral investment fees) and the amount retained can never be less than 70% of the total of securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees.

Pursuant to the current securities lending agreement, each of iShares Exponential Technologies ETF, iShares Genomics Immunology and Healthcare ETF, iShares Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector ETF, iShares Self-Driving EV and Tech ETF and iShares Virtual Work and Life Multisector ETF (the “Group 2 Funds”), retains 82% of securities lending income (which excludes collateral investment fees) and the amount retained can never be less than 70% of the total of securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees.

In addition, commencing the business day following the date that the aggregate securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees generated across all 1940 Act iShares exchange-traded funds (the “iShares ETF Complex”) in a given calendar year exceeds a specified threshold: (1) each Group 1 Fund, pursuant to the securities lending agreement, will retain for the remainder of that calendar year 81% of securities lending income (which excludes collateral investment fees), and the amount retained can never be less than 70% of the total of securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees, and (2) each Group 2 Fund will retain for the remainder of that calendar year 85% of securities lending income (which excludes collateral investment fees), and the amount retained can never be less than 70% of the total of securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees.

Prior to January 1, 2022, each Group 1 Fund retained 77% of securities lending income (which excludes collateral investment fees) and the amount retained was not less than 70% of the total of securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees. Each Group 2 Fund retained 82% of securities lending income (which excludes collateral investment fees) and the amount retained was not less than 70% of the total of securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees. In addition, commencing the business day following the date that the aggregate securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees generated across the iShares ETF Complex in a calendar year exceeded a specified threshold: (1) each Group 1 Fund, pursuant to the securities lending agreement, retained for the remainder of that calendar year 81% of securities lending income (which excludes collateral investment fees), and the amount retained could never be less than 70% of the total of securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees, and (2) each Group 2 Fund, pursuant to the securities lending agreement, retained for the remainder of that calendar year 85% of securities lending income (which excludes collateral investment fees), and the amount retained could never be less than 70% of the total of securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees.

The share of securities lending income earned by each Fund is shown as securities lending income – affiliated – net in its Statements of Operations. For the year ended July 31, 2022, the Funds paid BTC the following amounts for securities lending agent services:

 

iShares ETF   Fees Paid
to BTC
 

Cloud 5G and Tech

  $ 30  

Cybersecurity and Tech

    172,735  

Exponential Technologies

    108,079  

Genomics Immunology and Healthcare

    82,205  

Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector

    97,121  

Self-Driving EV and Tech

    80,091  

U.S. Tech Breakthrough Multisector

    11,096  

Virtual Work and Life Multisector

    333  

Officers and Trustees: Certain officers and/or trustees of the Trust are officers and/or trustees of BlackRock or its affiliates.

 

 

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Other Transactions: Cross trading is the buying or selling of portfolio securities between funds to which BFA (or an affiliate) serves as investment adviser. At its regularly scheduled quarterly meetings, the Board reviews such transactions as of the most recent calendar quarter for compliance with the requirements and restrictions set forth by Rule 17a-7.

For the year ended July 31, 2022, transactions executed by the Funds pursuant to Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act were as follows:

 

iShares ETF   Purchases              Sales              Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
 

Cybersecurity and Tech

  $ 16,837,646         $ 46,021,127         $ 6,267,383  

Exponential Technologies

    152,053,200           336,695,811           62,324,241  

Genomics Immunology and Healthcare

    20,251,884           42,411,368           (3,056,611

Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector

    16,242,588           41,188,074           (4,722,549

Self-Driving EV and Tech

    57,090,878           42,592,423           (3,041,002

U.S. Tech Breakthrough Multisector

    11,549,523           13,133,419           (4,617,767

Virtual Work and Life Multisector

    71,801                 220,419                 (33,848

Each Fund may invest its positive cash balances in certain money market funds managed by BFA or an affiliate. The income earned on these temporary cash investments is shown as dividends – affiliated in the Statements of Operations.

A fund, in order to improve its portfolio liquidity and its ability to track its underlying index, may invest in shares of other iShares funds that invest in securities in the fund’s underlying index.

 

7.

PURCHASES AND SALES

For the year ended July 31, 2022, purchases and sales of investments, excluding short-term investments and in-kind transactions, were as follows:

 

iShares ETF   Purchases      Sales  

Cloud 5G and Tech

  $ 6,550,024      $ 4,205,285  

Cybersecurity and Tech

    277,971,837        270,241,521  

Exponential Technologies

    2,590,226,851        2,556,266,719  

Genomics Immunology and Healthcare

    162,438,110        164,773,100  

Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector

    212,081,647        211,511,099  

Self-Driving EV and Tech

    221,638,134        206,364,112  

U.S. Tech Breakthrough Multisector

    39,333,320        39,693,173  

Virtual Work and Life Multisector

    2,627,227        2,631,729  

For the year ended July 31, 2022, in-kind transactions were as follows:

 

iShares ETF   In-kind
Purchases
    

In-kind

Sales

 

Cloud 5G and Tech

  $      $ 2,269,818  

Cybersecurity and Tech

    187,137,043        157,536,175  

Exponential Technologies

    191,074,705        200,670,398  

Genomics Immunology and Healthcare

    54,130,402        44,966,247  

Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector

    26,871,297        52,995,169  

Self-Driving EV and Tech

    186,119,532        36,818,633  

U.S. Tech Breakthrough Multisector

    74,380,255        52,951,389  

Virtual Work and Life Multisector

    2,203,727        2,749,587  

 

8.

INCOME TAX INFORMATION

Each Fund is treated as an entity separate from the Trust’s other funds for federal income tax purposes. It is each Fund’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income to its shareholders. Therefore, no U.S. federal income tax provision is required.

Management has analyzed tax laws and regulations and their application to the Funds as of July 31, 2022, inclusive of the open tax return years, and does not believe that there are any uncertain tax positions that require recognition of a tax liability in the Funds’ financial statements.

 

 

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U.S. GAAP requires that certain components of net assets be adjusted to reflect permanent differences between financial and tax reporting. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or NAV per share. As of July 31, 2022, permanent differences attributable to net operating loss, distributions paid in excess of taxable income and realized gains (losses) from in-kind redemptions were reclassified to the following accounts:

 

iShares ETF   Paid-in Capital     Accumulated
Earnings (Loss)
 

Cloud 5G and Tech

  $ 732,444     $ (732,444

Cybersecurity and Tech

    38,625,578       (38,625,578

Exponential Technologies

    28,084,283       (28,084,283

Genomics Immunology and Healthcare

    (5,271,546     5,271,546  

Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector

    12,950,008       (12,950,008

Self-Driving EV and Tech

    10,231,594       (10,231,594

U.S. Tech Breakthrough Multisector

    19,433,990       (19,433,990

Virtual Work and Life Multisector

    265,834       (265,834

The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:

 

iShares ETF   Year Ended
07/31/22
     Period Ended
07/31/21
 

Cloud 5G and Tech

    

Ordinary income

  $ 63,758      $  
 

 

 

    

 

 

 
    
iShares ETF   Year Ended
07/31/22
     Year Ended
07/31/21
 

Cybersecurity and Tech

    

Ordinary income

  $ 4,167,125      $ 391,004  
 

 

 

    

 

 

 

Exponential Technologies

    

Ordinary income

  $ 31,230,965      $ 26,862,976  
 

 

 

    

 

 

 

Genomics Immunology and Healthcare

    

Ordinary income

  $ 2,812,804      $ 498,913  
 

 

 

    

 

 

 

Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector

    

Ordinary income

  $ 10,540,562      $ 1,990,133  
 

 

 

    

 

 

 

Self-Driving EV and Tech

    

Ordinary income

  $ 9,781,417      $ 1,978,221  
 

 

 

    

 

 

 

U.S. Tech Breakthrough Multisector

    

Ordinary income

  $ 1,652,218      $ 1,801,251  
 

 

 

    

 

 

 
    

iShares ETF

 

Year Ended

07/31/22

    

Period Ended

07/31/21

 

Virtual Work and Life Multisector

    

Ordinary income

  $ 6,350      $ 10,999  
 

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of July 31, 2022, the tax components of accumulated net earnings (losses) were as follows:

 

iShares ETF    
Undistributed
Ordinary Income
 
 
    

Non-expiring
Capital Loss
Carryforwards
 
 
(a) 
    

Net Unrealized

Gains (Losses)

 

(b) 

    
Qualified
Late-Year Losses
 
(c) 
     Total  

Cloud 5G and Tech

  $ 12,768      $ (172,000    $ (1,465,436    $      $ (1,624,668

Cybersecurity and Tech

           (28,376,912      (39,655,130      (147,361      (68,179,403

Exponential Technologies

    701,836        (32,238,557      236,499,081               204,962,360  

Genomics Immunology and Healthcare

           (22,819,061      (73,316,836      (306,923      (96,442,820

Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector

    491,441        (39,652,685      (59,540,359             (98,701,603

Self-Driving EV and Tech

           (10,665,311      (67,607,337      (226,314      (78,498,962

U.S. Tech Breakthrough Multisector

    33,252        (7,591,811      (6,172,695             (13,731,254

Virtual Work and Life Multisector

           (674,237      (3,265,568             (3,939,805

 

  (a) 

Amounts available to offset future realized capital gains.

 
  (b) 

The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized gains (losses) was attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales, the realization for tax purposes of unrealized gains (losses) on certain futures contracts, the characterization of corporate actions and the realization for tax purposes of unrealized gains on investments in passive foreign investment companies.

 
  (c) 

The Funds have elected to defer certain qualified late-year losses and recognize such losses in the next taxable year.

 

 

 

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For the year ended July 31, 2022, the iShares Exponential Technologies ETF utilized $53,007,918 of its capital loss carryforwards.

A fund may own shares in certain foreign investment entities, referred to, under U.S. tax law, as “passive foreign investment companies.” Such fund may elect to mark-to-market annually the shares of each passive foreign investment company and would be required to distribute to shareholders any such marked-to-market gains.

As of July 31, 2022, gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on cost of investments (including short positions and derivatives, if any) for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

iShares ETF   Tax Cost      Gross Unrealized
Appreciation
     Gross Unrealized
Depreciation
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Cloud 5G and Tech

  $ 8,766,201      $ 191,096      $ (1,656,566    $ (1,465,470

Cybersecurity and Tech

    635,486,862        45,199,586        (84,858,411      (39,658,825

Exponential Technologies

    3,080,934,501        533,438,753        (295,683,142      237,755,611  

Genomics Immunology and Healthcare

    301,856,427        11,449,228        (84,756,856      (73,307,628

Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector

    340,905,312        18,062,773        (77,603,464      (59,540,691

Self-Driving EV and Tech

    546,843,569        25,505,182        (93,108,574      (67,603,392

U.S. Tech Breakthrough Multisector

    367,837,577        45,574,554        (51,747,249      (6,172,695

Virtual Work and Life Multisector

    8,121,118        152,235        (3,417,711      (3,265,476

 

9.

LINE OF CREDIT

The iShares Cloud 5G and Tech ETF, iShares Cybersecurity and Tech ETF, iShares Exponential Technologies ETF, iShares Genomics Immunology and Healthcare ETF, iShares Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector ETF, iShares Self-Driving EV and Tech ETF and iShares Virtual Work and Life Multisector ETF, along with certain other iShares funds (“Participating Funds”), are parties to a $300 million credit agreement (“Credit Agreement”) with State Street Bank and Trust Company, which expires on October 15, 2021. The line of credit may be used for temporary or emergency purposes, including redemptions, settlement of trades and rebalancing of portfolio holdings in certain target markets. The Credit Agreement sets specific sub limits on aggregate borrowings based on two tiers of Participating Funds: $300 million with respect to the funds within Tier 1, including the Funds, and $200 million with respect to Tier 2. The Funds may borrow up to the aggregate commitment amount subject to asset coverage and other limitations as specified in the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement has the following terms: a commitment fee of 0.20% per annum on the unused portion of the credit agreement and interest at a rate equal to the higher of (a) the one-month LIBOR rate (not less than zero) plus 1.00% per annum or (b) the U.S. Federal Funds rate (not less than zero) plus 1.00% per annum on amounts borrowed. The commitment fee is generally allocated to each Participating Fund based on the lesser of a Participating Fund’s relative exposure to certain target markets or a Participating Fund’s maximum borrowing amount as set forth by the terms of the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement was terminated on August 12, 2021.

Effective August 13, 2021, the iShares Cloud 5G and Tech ETF, iShares Cybersecurity and Tech ETF, iShares Exponential Technologies ETF, iShares Genomics Immunology and Healthcare ETF, iShares Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector ETF, iShares Self-Driving EV and Tech ETF and iShares Virtual Work and Life Multisector ETF, along with certain other iShares funds (“Participating Funds”), are parties to a $800 million credit agreement (“Syndicated Credit Agreement”) with a group of lenders, which expires on August 12, 2022. The line of credit may be used for temporary or emergency purposes, including redemptions, settlement of trades and rebalancing of portfolio holdings in certain target markets. The Funds may borrow up to the aggregate commitment amount subject to asset coverage and other limitations as specified in the Syndicated Credit Agreement. The Syndicated Credit Agreement has the following terms: a commitment fee of 0.15% per annum on the unused portion of the credit agreement and interest at a rate equal to the higher of (a) the one-month LIBOR rate (not less than zero) plus 1.00% per annum or (b) the U.S. Federal Funds rate (not less than zero) plus 1.00% per annum on amounts borrowed. The commitment fee is generally allocated to each Participating Fund based on the lesser of a Participating Fund’s relative exposure to certain target markets or a Participating Fund’s maximum borrowing amount as set forth by the terms of the Syndicated Credit Agreement.

During the year ended July 31, 2022, the iShares Cloud 5G and Tech ETF, iShares Cybersecurity and Tech ETF, iShares Exponential Technologies ETF, iShares Genomics Immunology and Healthcare ETF and iShares Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector ETF did not borrow under the Syndicated Credit Agreement.

For the year ended July 31, 2022, the maximum amount borrowed, the average daily borrowing and the weighted average interest rate, if any, under the Syndicated Credit Agreement were as follows:

 

iShares ETF   Maximum
Amount
Borrowed
     Average
Borrowing
     Weighted
Average
Interest Rates
 

Self-Driving EV and Tech

  $ 150,000      $ 4,110        2.61

Virtual Work and Life Multisector

    99,000        1,627        1.10  

 

10.

PRINCIPAL RISKS

In the normal course of business, each Fund invests in securities or other instruments and may enter into certain transactions, and such activities subject the Fund to various risks, including, among others, fluctuations in the market (market risk) or failure of an issuer to meet all of its obligations. The value of securities or other instruments may also be affected by various factors, including, without limitation: (i) the general economy; (ii) the overall market as well as local, regional or global political and/or social instability; (iii) regulation, taxation or international tax treaties between various countries; or (iv) currency, interest rate or price fluctuations. Local, regional or global events such as war, acts of terrorism, the spread of infectious illness or other public health issues, recessions, or other events could have a significant impact on the Funds and their investments. Each Fund’s prospectus provides details of the risks to which the Fund is subject.

 

 

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BFA uses a “passive” or index approach to try to achieve each Fund’s investment objective following the securities included in its underlying index during upturns as well as downturns. BFA does not take steps to reduce market exposure or to lessen the effects of a declining market. Divergence from the underlying index and the composition of the portfolio is monitored by BFA.

The Funds may be exposed to additional risks when reinvesting cash collateral in money market funds that do not seek to maintain a stable NAV per share of $1.00, which may be subject to redemption gates or liquidity fees under certain circumstances.

Market Risk: An outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus has developed into a global pandemic and has resulted in closing borders, quarantines, disruptions to supply chains and customer activity, as well as general concern and uncertainty. The impact of this pandemic, and other global health crises that may arise in the future, could affect the economies of many nations, individual companies and the market in general in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen at the present time. This pandemic may result in substantial market volatility and may adversely impact the prices and liquidity of a fund’s investments. Although vaccines have been developed and approved for use by various governments, the duration of this pandemic and its effects cannot be determined with certainty.

Valuation Risk: The market values of equities, such as common stocks and preferred securities or equity related investments, such as futures and options, may decline due to general market conditions which are not specifically related to a particular company. They may also decline due to factors which affect a particular industry or industries. A fund may invest in illiquid investments. An illiquid investment is any investment that a fund reasonably expects cannot be sold or disposed of in current market conditions in seven calendar days or less without the sale or disposition significantly changing the market value of the investment. A fund may experience difficulty in selling illiquid investments in a timely manner at the price that it believes the investments are worth. Prices may fluctuate widely over short or extended periods in response to company, market or economic news. Markets also tend to move in cycles, with periods of rising and falling prices. This volatility may cause a fund’s NAV to experience significant increases or decreases over short periods of time. If there is a general decline in the securities and other markets, the NAV of a fund may lose value, regardless of the individual results of the securities and other instruments in which a fund invests.

The price each Fund could receive upon the sale of any particular portfolio investment may differ from each Fund’s valuation of the investment, particularly for securities that trade in thin or volatile markets or that are valued using a fair valuation technique or a price provided by an independent pricing service. Changes to significant unobservable inputs and assumptions (i.e., publicly traded company multiples, growth rate, time to exit) due to the lack of observable inputs.

Counterparty Credit Risk: The Funds may be exposed to counterparty credit risk, or the risk that an entity may fail to or be unable to perform on its commitments related to unsettled or open transactions, including making timely interest and/or principal payments or otherwise honoring its obligations. The Funds manage counterparty credit risk by entering into transactions only with counterparties that the Manager believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. Financial assets, which potentially expose the Funds to market, issuer and counterparty credit risks, consist principally of financial instruments and receivables due from counterparties. The extent of the Funds’ exposure to market, issuer and counterparty credit risks with respect to these financial assets is approximately their value recorded in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, less any collateral held by the Funds.

A derivative contract may suffer a mark-to-market loss if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the market rates or values of the underlying instrument. Losses can also occur if the counterparty does not perform under the contract.

With exchange-traded futures, there is less counterparty credit risk to the Funds since the exchange or clearinghouse, as counterparty to such instruments, guarantees against a possible default. The clearinghouse stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract; therefore, credit risk is limited to failure of the clearinghouse. While offset rights may exist under applicable law, a Fund does not have a contractual right of offset against a clearing broker or clearinghouse in the event of a default (including the bankruptcy or insolvency). Additionally, credit risk exists in exchange-traded futures with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a clearing broker’s customer accounts. While clearing brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a clearing broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the clearing broker for all its clients, typically the shortfall would be allocated on a pro rata basis across all the clearing broker’s customers, potentially resulting in losses to the Funds.

Concentration Risk: A diversified portfolio, where this is appropriate and consistent with a fund’s objectives, minimizes the risk that a price change of a particular investment will have a material impact on the NAV of a fund. The investment concentrations within each Fund’s portfolio are disclosed in its Schedule of Investments.

Certain Funds invest a significant portion of their assets in securities of issuers located in Asia or with significant exposure to Asian issuers or countries. The Asian financial markets have recently experienced volatility and adverse trends due to concerns in several Asian countries regarding monetary policy, government intervention in the markets, rising government debt levels or economic downturns. These events may spread to other countries in Asia and may affect the value and liquidity of certain of the Funds’ investments.

Certain Funds invest a significant portion of their assets in securities within a single or limited number of market sectors. When a Fund concentrates its investments in this manner, it assumes the risk that economic, regulatory, political and social conditions affecting such sectors may have a significant impact on the fund and could affect the income from, or the value or liquidity of, the fund’s portfolio. Investment percentages in specific sectors are presented in the Schedule of Investments.

Significant Shareholder Redemption Risk: Certain shareholders may own or manage a substantial amount of fund shares and/or hold their fund investments for a limited period of time. Large redemptions of fund shares by these shareholders may force a fund to sell portfolio securities, which may negatively impact the fund’s NAV, increase the fund’s brokerage costs, and/or accelerate the realization of taxable income/gains and cause the fund to make additional taxable distributions to shareholders.

LIBOR Transition Risk: The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority announced a phase out of the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). Although many LIBOR rates ceased to be published or no longer are representative of the underlying market they seek to measure after December 31, 2021, a selection of widely used USD LIBOR rates will continue to be published through June 2023 in order to assist with the transition. The Funds may be exposed to financial instruments tied to LIBOR to determine payment obligations, financing terms, hedging strategies or investment value. The transition process away from LIBOR might lead to increased volatility and illiquidity in markets for, and reduce the effectiveness of new hedges placed against instruments whose terms currently include LIBOR. The ultimate effect of the LIBOR transition process on the Funds is uncertain.

 

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)   

 

11.

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

Capital shares are issued and redeemed by each Fund only in aggregations of a specified number of shares or multiples thereof (“Creation Units”) at NAV. Except when aggregated in Creation Units, shares of each Fund are not redeemable.

Transactions in capital shares were as follows:

 

 

 
    Year Ended
07/31/22
    Period Ended
07/31/21
 
iShares ETF   Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

 

 

Cloud 5G and Tech

       

Shares sold

    80,000     $ 2,360,993       320,000     $ 8,031,601  

Shares redeemed

    (80,000     (2,309,983            
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
        $ 51,010       320,000     $ 8,031,601  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
       

 

 
    Year Ended
07/31/22
    Year Ended
07/31/21
 
iShares ETF   Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

 

 

Cybersecurity and Tech

       

Shares sold

    4,600,000     $ 198,682,832       11,500,000     $ 453,252,819  

Shares redeemed

    (3,950,000     (164,023,960     (700,000     (26,994,030
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    650,000     $ 34,658,872       10,800,000     $ 426,258,789  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Exponential Technologies

       

Shares sold

    3,700,000     $ 234,079,077       18,650,000     $ 1,079,162,518  

Shares redeemed

    (4,200,000     (223,718,708     (13,650,000     (755,281,538
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    (500,000   $ 10,360,369       5,000,000     $ 323,880,980  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Genomics Immunology and Healthcare

       

Shares sold

    1,150,000     $ 54,981,603       4,600,000     $ 217,819,944  

Shares redeemed

    (1,400,000     (45,991,083     (1,850,000     (85,055,625
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    (250,000   $ 8,990,520       2,750,000     $ 132,764,319  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector

       

Shares sold

    1,000,000     $ 39,951,403       6,400,000     $ 263,467,814  

Shares redeemed

    (1,800,000     (59,824,686     (1,400,000     (55,461,784
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    (800,000   $ (19,873,283     5,000,000     $ 208,006,030  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Self-Driving EV and Tech

       

Shares sold

    3,800,000     $ 206,676,608       8,000,000     $ 353,574,131  

Shares redeemed

    (1,000,000     (41,330,218     (500,000     (21,118,059
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    2,800,000     $ 165,346,390       7,500,000     $ 332,456,072  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

U.S. Tech Breakthrough Multisector

       

Shares sold

    2,150,000     $ 74,576,481       2,200,000     $ 81,664,317  

Shares redeemed

    (1,450,000     (53,808,616     (2,900,000     (101,468,158
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    700,000     $ 20,767,865       (700,000   $ (19,803,841
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
       

 

 
    Year Ended
07/31/22
    Period Ended
07/31/21
 
iShares ETF   Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

 

 

Virtual Work and Life Multisector

       

Shares sold

    100,000     $ 2,213,935       400,000     $ 10,935,506  

Shares redeemed

    (100,000     (2,762,507     (100,000     (3,016,863
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
        $ (548,572     300,000     $ 7,918,643  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The consideration for the purchase of Creation Units of a fund in the Trust generally consists of the in-kind deposit of a designated portfolio of securities and a specified amount of cash. Certain funds in the Trust may be offered in Creation Units solely or partially for cash in U.S. dollars. Investors purchasing and redeeming Creation Units may pay a purchase transaction fee and a redemption transaction fee directly to State Street Bank and Trust Company, the Trust’s administrator or BRIL, to offset transfer and other transaction costs associated with the issuance and redemption of Creation Units, including Creation Units for cash. Investors transacting in Creation Units for cash may also pay an additional variable charge to compensate the relevant fund for certain transaction costs (i.e., stamp taxes, taxes on currency or other financial transactions, and brokerage costs) and market impact expenses relating to investing in portfolio securities. Such variable charges, if any, are included in shares sold in the table above.

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)   

 

From time to time, settlement of securities related to in-kind contributions or in-kind redemptions may be delayed. In such cases, securities related to in-kind transactions are reflected as a receivable or a payable in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

12.

FOREIGN WITHHOLDING TAX CLAIMS

The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) has issued guidance to address U.S. income tax liabilities attributable to fund shareholders resulting from the recovery of foreign taxes withheld in prior calendar years. These withheld foreign taxes were passed through to shareholders in the form of foreign tax credits in the year the taxes were withheld. Assuming there are sufficient foreign taxes paid which the iShares Exponential Technologies ETF is able to pass through to shareholders as a foreign tax credit in the current year, the Fund will be able to offset the prior years’ withholding taxes recovered against the foreign taxes paid in the current year. Accordingly, no federal income tax liability is recorded by the Fund.

 

13.

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Management’s evaluation of the impact of all subsequent events on the Funds’ financial statements was completed through the date the financial statements were available to be issued and the following items were noted:

Effective August 12, 2022, the Syndicated Credit Agreement to which the Participating Funds are party was amended to (i) update the interest terms to the higher of (a) Daily Simple Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) plus 0.10% and 1.00% per annum or (b) the U.S. Federal Funds rate plus 1.00% per annum on amounts borrowed and (ii) extend the termination date to August 11, 2023.

 

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Trustees of

iShares Trust and Shareholders of each of the eight funds listed in the table below

Opinions on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of each of the funds listed in the table below (eight of the funds constituting iShares Trust, hereafter collectively referred to as the “Funds”) as of July 31, 2022, the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets for each of the periods indicated in the table below, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Funds as of July 31, 2022, the results of each of their operations and the changes in each of their net assets for the periods indicated in the table below, and each of the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

 

iShares Cloud 5G and Tech ETF(1)

iShares Cybersecurity and Tech ETF(2)

iShares Exponential Technologies ETF(2)

iShares Genomics Immunology and Healthcare ETF(2)

iShares Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector ETF(2)

iShares Self-Driving EV and Tech ETF(2)

iShares U.S. Tech Breakthrough Multisector ETF(2)

iShares Virtual Work and Life Multisector ETF(3)

 

(1) 

Statement of operations for the year ended July 31, 2022, and statements of changes in net assets for the year ended July 31, 2022 and the period June 8, 2021 (commencement of operations) to July 31, 2021.

 

(2) 

Statements of operations for the year ended July 31, 2022 and statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended July 31, 2022.

 

(3) 

Statement of operations for the year ended July 31, 2022, and statements of changes in net assets for the year ended July 31, 2022 and the period September 29, 2020 (commencement of operations) to July 31, 2021.

Basis for Opinions

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Funds’ financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of July 31, 2022 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

 

/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

September 23, 2022

We have served as the auditor of one or more BlackRock investment companies since 2000.

 

 

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Important Tax Information  (unaudited)

 

The following amounts, or maximum amounts allowable by law, are hereby designated as qualified dividend income for individuals for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2022:

 

iShares ETF   Qualified Dividend
Income
 

Cloud 5G and Tech

  $ 76,955  

Cybersecurity and Tech

    5,712,248  

Exponential Technologies

    40,978,321  

Genomics Immunology and Healthcare

    2,092,140  

Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector

    5,454,786  

Self-Driving EV and Tech

    11,645,171  

U.S. Tech Breakthrough Multisector

    2,606,147  

Virtual Work and Life Multisector

    13,597  

The following amounts, or maximum amounts allowable by law, are hereby designated as qualified business income for individuals for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2022:

 

iShares ETF   Qualified Business
Income
 

Cloud 5G and Tech

  $ 982  

Exponential Technologies

    100,567  

U.S. Tech Breakthrough Multisector

    23,306  

The Funds intend to pass through to their shareholders the following amounts, or maximum amounts allowable by law, of foreign source income earned and foreign taxes paid for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2022:

 

iShares ETF   Foreign Source
Income Earned
     Foreign
Taxes Paid
 

Self-Driving EV and Tech

  $ 10,281,728      $ 865,371  

The following percentage, or maximum percentage allowable by law, of ordinary income distributions paid during the fiscal year ended July 31, 2022 qualified for the dividends-received deduction for corporate shareholders:

 

iShares ETF   Dividends-Received
Deduction
 

Cloud 5G and Tech

    79.11

Cybersecurity and Tech

    100.00

Exponential Technologies

    77.44

Genomics Immunology and Healthcare

    18.68

Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector

    12.47

Self-Driving EV and Tech

    18.58

U.S. Tech Breakthrough Multisector

    100.00

Virtual Work and Life Multisector

    67.80

 

 

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Board Review and Approval of Investment Advisory Contract

 

iShares Cloud 5G and Tech ETF, iShares Cybersecurity and Tech ETF, iShares Genomics Immunology and Healthcare ETF, iShares Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector ETF, iShares Self-Driving EV and Tech ETF, iShares U.S. Tech Breakthrough Multisector ETF, iShares Virtual Work and Life Multisector ETF (each the “Fund”)

Under Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”), including a majority of Board Members who are not “interested persons” of the Trust (as that term is defined in the 1940 Act) (the “Independent Board Members”), is required annually to consider and approve the Investment Advisory Agreement between the Trust and BFA (the “Advisory Agreement”) on behalf of the Fund. The Board’s consideration entails a year-long process whereby the Board and its committees (composed solely of Independent Board Members) assess BlackRock’s services to the Fund, including investment management; fund accounting; administrative and shareholder services; oversight of the Fund’s service providers; risk management and oversight; legal and compliance services; and ability to meet applicable legal and regulatory requirements. The Independent Board Members requested, and BFA provided, such information as the Independent Board Members, with advice from independent counsel, deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the Advisory Agreement. At meetings on May 3, 2022 and May 18, 2022, a committee composed of all of the Independent Board Members (the “15(c) Committee”), with independent counsel, met with management and reviewed and discussed information provided in response to initial requests of the 15(c) Committee and/or its independent counsel, and requested certain additional information, which management agreed to provide. At a meeting held on June 13-15, 2022, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, reviewed the additional information provided by management in response to these requests.

After extensive discussions and deliberations, the Board, including all of the Independent Board Members, approved the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund, based on a review of qualitative and quantitative information provided by BFA and their cumulative experience as Board Members. The Board noted its satisfaction with the extent and quality of information provided and its frequent interactions with management, as well as the detailed responses and other information provided by BFA. The Independent Board Members were advised by their independent counsel throughout the process, including about the legal standards applicable to their review. In approving the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, considered various factors, including: (i) the expenses and performance of the Fund; (ii) the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by BFA; (iii) the costs of services provided to the Fund and profits realized by BFA and its affiliates; (iv) potential economies of scale and the sharing of related benefits; (v) the fees and services provided for other comparable funds/accounts managed by BFA and its affiliates; and (vi) other benefits to BFA and/or its affiliates. The material factors, none of which was controlling, and conclusions that formed the basis for the Board, including the Independent Board Members, to approve the continuance of the Advisory Agreement are discussed below.

Expenses and Performance of the Fund: The Board reviewed statistical information prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent provider of investment company data, regarding the expense ratio components, including gross and net total expenses, fees and expenses of another fund in which the Fund invests (if applicable), and waivers/reimbursements (if applicable) of the Fund in comparison with the same information for other ETFs, objectively selected by Broadridge as comprising the Fund’s applicable expense peer group pursuant to Broadridge’s proprietary ETF methodology (the “Peer Group”). The Board was provided with a detailed description of the proprietary ETF methodology used by Broadridge to determine the Fund’s Peer Group. The Board noted that, due to the limitations in providing comparable funds in the Peer Group, the statistical information provided in Broadridge’s report may or may not provide meaningful direct comparisons to the Fund in all instances. The Board also noted that the investment advisory fee rate and overall expenses (net of waivers and reimbursements) for the Fund were lower than the median of the investment advisory fee rates and overall expenses (net of waivers and reimbursements) of the funds in its Peer Group, excluding iShares funds.

In addition, to the extent that any of the comparison funds included in the Peer Group, excluding iShares funds, track the same index as the Fund, Broadridge also provided, and the Board reviewed, a comparison of the Fund’s performance for the one-year, three-year, five-year, ten-year, and since inception periods, as applicable, and for the quarter ended December 31, 2021, to that of such relevant comparison fund(s) for the same periods. The Board noted that the Fund seeks to track its specified underlying index and that, during the year, the Board received periodic reports on the Fund’s short- and longer-term performance in comparison with its underlying index. Such periodic comparative performance information, including additional detailed information as requested by the Board, was also considered. The Board noted that the Fund generally performed in line with its underlying index over the relevant periods.

Based on this review, the other factors considered at the meeting, and their general knowledge of ETF pricing, the Board concluded that the investment advisory fee rate and expense level and the historical performance of the Fund supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided: Based on management’s representations, including information about recent enhancements and initiatives with respect to the iShares business, including with respect to capital markets support and analysis, technology, portfolio management, product design and quality, compliance and risk management, global public policy and other services, the Board expected that there would be no diminution in the scope of services required of or provided by BFA under the Advisory Agreement for the coming year as compared with the scope of services provided by BFA during prior years. In reviewing the scope of these services, the Board considered BFA’s investment philosophy and experience, noting that BFA and its affiliates have committed significant resources over time, including during the past year, to support the iShares funds and their shareholders and have made significant investments into the iShares business. The Board also considered BFA’s compliance program and its compliance record with respect to the Fund. In that regard, the Board noted that BFA reports to the Board about portfolio management and compliance matters on a periodic basis in connection with regularly scheduled meetings of the Board, and on other occasions as necessary and appropriate, and has provided information and made relevant officers and other employees of BFA (and its affiliates) available as needed to provide further assistance with these matters. The Board also reviewed the background and experience of the persons responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund, as well as the resources available to them in managing the Fund. In addition to the above considerations, the Board reviewed and considered detailed presentations regarding BFA’s investment performance, investment and risk management processes and strategies, provided at the May 3, 2022 meeting and throughout the year, and matters related to BFA’s portfolio compliance program.

Based on review of this information, and the performance information discussed above, the Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund under the Advisory Agreement supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

 

 

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Board Review and Approval of Investment Advisory Contract  (continued)

 

Costs of Services Provided to the Fund and Profits Realized by BFA and its Affiliates: The Board reviewed information about the estimated profitability to BlackRock in managing the Fund, based on the fees payable to BFA and its affiliates (including fees under the Advisory Agreement), and other sources of revenue and expense to BFA and its affiliates from the Fund’s operations for the last calendar year. The Board reviewed BlackRock’s methodology for calculating estimated profitability of the iShares funds, noting that the 15(c) Committee and the Board had focused on the methodology and profitability presentation. The Board recognized that profitability may be affected by numerous factors, including, among other things, fee waivers by BFA, the types of funds managed, expense allocations and business mix. The Board thus recognized that calculating and comparing profitability at individual fund levels is challenging. The Board discussed with management the sources of direct and ancillary revenue, including the revenues to BTC, a BlackRock affiliate, from securities lending by the Fund. The Board also discussed BFA’s estimated profit margin as reflected in the Fund’s profitability analysis and reviewed information regarding potential economies of scale (as discussed below).

Based on this review, the Board concluded that the information considered with respect to the profits realized by BFA and its affiliates under the Advisory Agreement and from other relationships between the Fund and BFA and/or its affiliates, if any, as well as the other factors considered at the meeting, supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Economies of Scale: The Board reviewed information and considered the extent to which economies of scale might be realized as the assets of the Fund increase, noting that the issue of potential economies of scale had been focused on by the 15(c) Committee and the Board during their meetings and addressed by management. The 15(c) Committee and the Board received information regarding BlackRock’s historical estimated profitability, including BFA’s and its affiliates’ estimated costs in providing services. The estimated cost information distinguished, among other things, between fixed and variable costs, and showed how the level and nature of fixed and variable costs may impact the existence or size of scale benefits, with the Board recognizing that potential economies of scale are difficult to measure. The 15(c) Committee and the Board reviewed information provided by BFA regarding the sharing of scale benefits with the iShares funds through various means, including, as applicable, through relatively low fee rates established at inception, breakpoints, waivers, or other fee reductions, as well as through additional investment in the iShares business and the provision of improved or additional infrastructure and services to the iShares funds and their shareholders. The Board noted that the Advisory Agreement for the Fund did not provide for breakpoints in the Fund’s investment advisory fee rate as the assets of the Fund increase. However, the Board noted that it would continue to assess the appropriateness of adding breakpoints in the future.

The Board concluded that this review of potential economies of scale and the sharing of related benefits, as well as the other factors considered at the meeting, supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Fees and Services Provided for Other Comparable Funds/Accounts Managed by BFA and its Affiliates: The Board received and considered information regarding the investment advisory/management fee rates for other funds/accounts in the U.S. for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory/management services, including open-end funds registered under the 1940 Act (including sub-advised funds), collective trust funds, and institutional separate accounts (collectively, the “Other Accounts”). The Board acknowledged BFA’s representation that the iShares funds are fundamentally different investment vehicles from the Other Accounts.

The Board received detailed information regarding how the Other Accounts generally differ from the Fund, including in terms of the types of services and generally more extensive services provided to the Fund, as well as other significant differences. In that regard, the Board considered that the pricing of services to institutional clients is typically based on a number of factors beyond the nature and extent of the specific services to be provided and often depends on the overall relationship between the client and its affiliates and the adviser and its affiliates. In addition, the Board considered the relative complexity and inherent risks and challenges of managing and providing other services to the Fund, as a publicly traded investment vehicle, as compared to the Other Accounts, particularly those that are institutional clients, in light of differing regulatory requirements and client-imposed mandates. The Board noted that BFA and its affiliates do not manage Other Accounts with substantially the same investment objective and strategy as the Fund and that track the same index as the Fund. The Board also acknowledged management’s assertion that, for certain iShares funds, and for client segmentation purposes, BlackRock has launched an iShares fund that may provide a similar investment exposure at a lower investment advisory fee rate.

The Board considered the “all-inclusive” nature of the Fund’s advisory fee structure, and the Fund’s expenses borne by BFA under this arrangement and noted that the investment advisory fee rate under the Advisory Agreement for the Fund was generally higher than the investment advisory/management fee rates for certain of the Other Accounts (particularly institutional clients) and concluded that the differences appeared to be consistent with the factors discussed.

Other Benefits to BFA and/or its Affiliates: The Board reviewed other benefits or ancillary revenue received by BFA and/or its affiliates in connection with the services provided to the Fund by BFA, both direct and indirect, including, but not limited to, payment of revenue to BTC, the Fund’s securities lending agent, for loaning portfolio securities (which was included in the profit margins reviewed by the Board pursuant to BFA’s estimated profitability methodology), payment of advisory fees or other fees to BFA (or its affiliates) in connection with any investments by the Fund in other funds for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory services or other services, and BlackRock’s profile in the investment community. The Board also noted the revenue received by BFA and/or its affiliates pursuant to an agreement that permits a service provider to use certain portions of BlackRock’s technology platform to service accounts managed by BFA and/or its affiliates, including the iShares funds. The Board noted that BFA generally does not use soft dollars or consider the value of research or other services that may be provided to BFA (including its affiliates) in selecting brokers for portfolio transactions for the Fund. The Board concluded that any such ancillary benefits would not be disadvantageous to the Fund and thus would not alter the Board’s conclusion with respect to the appropriateness of approving the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Conclusion: Based on a review of the factors described above, as well as such other factors as deemed appropriate by the Board, the Board, including all of the Independent Board Members, determined that the Fund’s investment advisory fee rate under the Advisory Agreement does not constitute a fee that is so disproportionately large as to bear no reasonable relationship to the services rendered and that could not have been the product of arm’s-length bargaining, and concluded to approve the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

 

 

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iShares Exponential Technologies ETF (the “Fund”)

Under Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”), including a majority of Board Members who are not “interested persons” of the Trust (as that term is defined in the 1940 Act) (the “Independent Board Members”), is required annually to consider and approve the Investment Advisory Agreement between the Trust and BFA (the “Advisory Agreement”) on behalf of the Fund. The Board’s consideration entails a year-long process whereby the Board and its committees (composed solely of Independent Board Members) assess BlackRock’s services to the Fund, including investment management; fund accounting; administrative and shareholder services; oversight of the Fund’s service providers; risk management and oversight; legal and compliance services; and ability to meet applicable legal and regulatory requirements. The Independent Board Members requested, and BFA provided, such information as the Independent Board Members, with advice from independent counsel, deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the Advisory Agreement. At meetings on May 3, 2022 and May 18, 2022, a committee composed of all of the Independent Board Members (the “15(c) Committee”), with independent counsel, met with management and reviewed and discussed information provided in response to initial requests of the 15(c) Committee and/or its independent counsel, and requested certain additional information, which management agreed to provide. At a meeting held on June 13-15, 2022, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, reviewed the additional information provided by management in response to these requests.

After extensive discussions and deliberations, the Board, including all of the Independent Board Members, approved the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund, based on a review of qualitative and quantitative information provided by BFA and their cumulative experience as Board Members. The Board noted its satisfaction with the extent and quality of information provided and its frequent interactions with management, as well as the detailed responses and other information provided by BFA. The Independent Board Members were advised by their independent counsel throughout the process, including about the legal standards applicable to their review. In approving the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, considered various factors, including: (i) the expenses and performance of the Fund; (ii) the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by BFA; (iii) the costs of services provided to the Fund and profits realized by BFA and its affiliates; (iv) potential economies of scale and the sharing of related benefits; (v) the fees and services provided for other comparable funds/accounts managed by BFA and its affiliates; and (vi) other benefits to BFA and/or its affiliates. The material factors, none of which was controlling, and conclusions that formed the basis for the Board, including the Independent Board Members, to approve the continuance of the Advisory Agreement are discussed below.

Expenses and Performance of the Fund: The Board reviewed statistical information prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent provider of investment company data, regarding the expense ratio components, including gross and net total expenses, fees and expenses of another fund in which the Fund invests (if applicable), and waivers/reimbursements (if applicable) of the Fund in comparison with the same information for other ETFs, objectively selected by Broadridge as comprising the Fund’s applicable expense peer group pursuant to Broadridge’s proprietary ETF methodology (the “Peer Group”). The Board was provided with a detailed description of the proprietary ETF methodology used by Broadridge to determine the Fund’s Peer Group. The Board noted that, due to the limitations in providing comparable funds in the Peer Group, the statistical information provided in Broadridge’s report may or may not provide meaningful direct comparisons to the Fund in all instances. The Board also noted that the investment advisory fee rate and overall expenses (net of waivers and reimbursements) for the Fund were within range of the median of the investment advisory fee rates and overall expenses (net of waivers and reimbursements) of the funds in its Peer Group, excluding iShares funds.

In addition, to the extent that any of the comparison funds included in the Peer Group, excluding iShares funds, track the same index as the Fund, Broadridge also provided, and the Board reviewed, a comparison of the Fund’s performance for the one-year, three-year, five-year, ten-year, and since inception periods, as applicable, and for the quarter ended December 31, 2021, to that of such relevant comparison fund(s) for the same periods. The Board noted that the Fund seeks to track its specified underlying index and that, during the year, the Board received periodic reports on the Fund’s short- and longer-term performance in comparison with its underlying index. Such periodic comparative performance information, including additional detailed information as requested by the Board, was also considered. The Board noted that the Fund generally performed in line with its underlying index over the relevant periods.

Based on this review, the other factors considered at the meeting, and their general knowledge of ETF pricing, the Board concluded that the investment advisory fee rate and expense level and the historical performance of the Fund supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided: Based on management’s representations, including information about recent enhancements and initiatives with respect to the iShares business, including with respect to capital markets support and analysis, technology, portfolio management, product design and quality, compliance and risk management, global public policy and other services, the Board expected that there would be no diminution in the scope of services required of or provided by BFA under the Advisory Agreement for the coming year as compared with the scope of services provided by BFA during prior years. In reviewing the scope of these services, the Board considered BFA’s investment philosophy and experience, noting that BFA and its affiliates have committed significant resources over time, including during the past year, to support the iShares funds and their shareholders and have made significant investments into the iShares business. The Board also considered BFA’s compliance program and its compliance record with respect to the Fund. In that regard, the Board noted that BFA reports to the Board about portfolio management and compliance matters on a periodic basis in connection with regularly scheduled meetings of the Board, and on other occasions as necessary and appropriate, and has provided information and made relevant officers and other employees of BFA (and its affiliates) available as needed to provide further assistance with these matters. The Board also reviewed the background and experience of the persons responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund, as well as the resources available to them in managing the Fund. In addition to the above considerations, the Board reviewed and considered detailed presentations regarding BFA’s investment performance, investment and risk management processes and strategies, provided at the May 3, 2022 meeting and throughout the year, and matters related to BFA’s portfolio compliance program.

Based on review of this information, and the performance information discussed above, the Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund under the Advisory Agreement supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Costs of Services Provided to the Fund and Profits Realized by BFA and its Affiliates: The Board reviewed information about the estimated profitability to BlackRock in managing the Fund, based on the fees payable to BFA and its affiliates (including fees under the Advisory Agreement), and other sources of revenue and expense to BFA

 

 

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and its affiliates from the Fund’s operations for the last calendar year. The Board reviewed BlackRock’s methodology for calculating estimated profitability of the iShares funds, noting that the 15(c) Committee and the Board had focused on the methodology and profitability presentation. The Board recognized that profitability may be affected by numerous factors, including, among other things, fee waivers by BFA, the types of funds managed, expense allocations and business mix. The Board thus recognized that calculating and comparing profitability at individual fund levels is challenging. The Board discussed with management the sources of direct and ancillary revenue, including the revenues to BTC, a BlackRock affiliate, from securities lending by the Fund. The Board also discussed BFA’s estimated profit margin as reflected in the Fund’s profitability analysis and reviewed information regarding potential economies of scale (as discussed below).

Based on this review, the Board concluded that the information considered with respect to the profits realized by BFA and its affiliates under the Advisory Agreement and from other relationships between the Fund and BFA and/or its affiliates, if any, as well as the other factors considered at the meeting, supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Economies of Scale: The Board reviewed information and considered the extent to which economies of scale might be realized as the assets of the Fund increase, noting that the issue of potential economies of scale had been focused on by the 15(c) Committee and the Board during their meetings and addressed by management. The 15(c) Committee and the Board received information regarding BlackRock’s historical estimated profitability, including BFA’s and its affiliates’ estimated costs in providing services. The estimated cost information distinguished, among other things, between fixed and variable costs, and showed how the level and nature of fixed and variable costs may impact the existence or size of scale benefits, with the Board recognizing that potential economies of scale are difficult to measure. The 15(c) Committee and the Board reviewed information provided by BFA regarding the sharing of scale benefits with the iShares funds through various means, including, as applicable, through relatively low fee rates established at inception, breakpoints, waivers, or other fee reductions, as well as through additional investment in the iShares business and the provision of improved or additional infrastructure and services to the iShares funds and their shareholders. The Board noted that the Advisory Agreement for the Fund already provided for breakpoints in the Fund’s investment advisory fee rate as the assets of the Fund, on an aggregated basis with the assets of certain other iShares funds, increase. The Board noted that it would continue to assess the appropriateness of adding new or revised breakpoints in the future.

The Board concluded that this review of potential economies of scale and the sharing of related benefits, as well as the other factors considered at the meeting, supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Fees and Services Provided for Other Comparable Funds/Accounts Managed by BFA and its Affiliates: The Board received and considered information regarding the investment advisory/management fee rates for other funds/accounts in the U.S. for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory/management services, including open-end funds registered under the 1940 Act (including sub-advised funds), collective trust funds, and institutional separate accounts (collectively, the “Other Accounts”). The Board acknowledged BFA’s representation that the iShares funds are fundamentally different investment vehicles from the Other Accounts.

The Board received detailed information regarding how the Other Accounts generally differ from the Fund, including in terms of the types of services and generally more extensive services provided to the Fund, as well as other significant differences. In that regard, the Board considered that the pricing of services to institutional clients is typically based on a number of factors beyond the nature and extent of the specific services to be provided and often depends on the overall relationship between the client and its affiliates and the adviser and its affiliates. In addition, the Board considered the relative complexity and inherent risks and challenges of managing and providing other services to the Fund, as a publicly traded investment vehicle, as compared to the Other Accounts, particularly those that are institutional clients, in light of differing regulatory requirements and client-imposed mandates. The Board noted that BFA and its affiliates do not manage Other Accounts with substantially the same investment objective and strategy as the Fund and that track the same index as the Fund. The Board also acknowledged management’s assertion that, for certain iShares funds, and for client segmentation purposes, BlackRock has launched an iShares fund that may provide a similar investment exposure at a lower investment advisory fee rate.

The Board considered the “all-inclusive” nature of the Fund’s advisory fee structure, and the Fund’s expenses borne by BFA under this arrangement and noted that the investment advisory fee rate under the Advisory Agreement for the Fund was generally higher than the investment advisory/management fee rates for certain of the Other Accounts (particularly institutional clients) and concluded that the differences appeared to be consistent with the factors discussed.

Other Benefits to BFA and/or its Affiliates: The Board reviewed other benefits or ancillary revenue received by BFA and/or its affiliates in connection with the services provided to the Fund by BFA, both direct and indirect, including, but not limited to, payment of revenue to BTC, the Fund’s securities lending agent, for loaning portfolio securities (which was included in the profit margins reviewed by the Board pursuant to BFA’s estimated profitability methodology), payment of advisory fees or other fees to BFA (or its affiliates) in connection with any investments by the Fund in other funds for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory services or other services, and BlackRock’s profile in the investment community. The Board also noted the revenue received by BFA and/or its affiliates pursuant to an agreement that permits a service provider to use certain portions of BlackRock’s technology platform to service accounts managed by BFA and/or its affiliates, including the iShares funds. The Board noted that BFA generally does not use soft dollars or consider the value of research or other services that may be provided to BFA (including its affiliates) in selecting brokers for portfolio transactions for the Fund. The Board concluded that any such ancillary benefits would not be disadvantageous to the Fund and thus would not alter the Board’s conclusion with respect to the appropriateness of approving the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Conclusion: Based on a review of the factors described above, as well as such other factors as deemed appropriate by the Board, the Board, including all of the Independent Board Members, determined that the Fund’s investment advisory fee rate under the Advisory Agreement does not constitute a fee that is so disproportionately large as to bear no reasonable relationship to the services rendered and that could not have been the product of arm’s-length bargaining, and concluded to approve the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

 

 

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Supplemental Information (unaudited)

 

Section 19(a) Notices

The amounts and sources of distributions reported are estimates and are being provided pursuant to regulatory requirements and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources for tax reporting purposes will depend upon each Fund’s investment experience during the year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. Shareholders will receive a Form 1099-DIV each calendar year that will inform them how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

July 31, 2022

 

     Total Cumulative Distributions
for the Fiscal Year
    % Breakdown of the Total Cumulative
Distributions for the Fiscal Year
 
iShares ETF   Net
Investment
Income
    Net Realized
Capital Gains
    Return of
Capital
    Total Per
Share
    Net
Investment
Income
    Net Realized
Capital Gains
    Return of
Capital
    Total Per
Share
 

Cloud 5G and Tech(a)

  $  0.192884     $     $  0.006361     $  0.199245       97         3     100

Cybersecurity and Tech(a)

    0.247757             0.023869       0.271626       91             9       100  

Exponential Technologies(a)

    0.427238             0.072664       0.499902       85             15       100  

Genomics Immunology and Healthcare(a)

    0.380479             0.011775       0.392254       97             3       100  

Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector(a)

    0.720822             0.325766       1.046588       69             31       100  

Self-Driving EV and Tech(a)

    0.810365             0.033038       0.843403       96             4       100  

U.S. Tech Breakthrough Multisector

    0.157589                   0.157589       100                   100  

Virtual Work and Life Multisector(a)

    0.002044             0.019123       0.021167       10             90       100  

 

  (a) 

The Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its net investment income and net realized capital gains; therefore, a portion of the distribution may be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the shareholder’s investment in the Fund is returned to the shareholder. A return of capital does not necessarily reflect the Fund’s investment performance and should not be confused with “yield” or “income”. When distributions exceed total return performance, the difference will incrementally reduce the Fund’s net asset value per share.

 

Premium/Discount Information

Information on the Fund’s net asset value, market price, premiums and discounts, and bid-ask spreads can be found at iShares.com.

 

 

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Trustee and Officer Information (unaudited)

 

The Board of Trustees has responsibility for the overall management and operations of the Funds, including general supervision of the duties performed by BFA and other service providers. Each Trustee serves until he or she resigns, is removed, dies, retires or becomes incapacitated. Each officer shall hold office until his or her successor is elected and qualifies or until his or her death, resignation or removal. Trustees who are not “interested persons” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust are referred to as independent trustees (“Independent Trustees”).

The registered investment companies advised by BFA or its affiliates (the “BlackRock-advised Funds”) are organized into one complex of open-end equity, multi-asset, index and money market funds and ETFs (the “BlackRock Multi-Asset Complex”), one complex of closed-end funds and open-end non-index fixed-income funds (including ETFs) (the “BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex”) and one complex of ETFs (“Exchange-Traded Fund Complex”) (each, a “BlackRock Fund Complex”). Each Fund is included in the Exchange-Traded Fund Complex. Each Trustee also serves as a Director of iShares, Inc. and a Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust and, as a result, oversees all of the funds within the Exchange-Traded Fund Complex, which consists of 384 funds as of July 31, 2022. With the exception of Robert S. Kapito, Salim Ramji and Charles Park, the address of each Trustee and officer is c/o BlackRock, Inc., 400 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94105. The address of Mr. Kapito, Mr. Ramji and Mr. Park is c/o BlackRock, Inc., Park Avenue Plaza, 55 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10055. The Board has designated John E. Kerrigan as its Independent Board Chair. Additional information about the Funds’ Trustees and officers may be found in the Funds’ combined Statement of Additional Information, which is available without charge, upon request, by calling toll-free 1-800-iShares (1-800-474-2737).

 

Interested Trustees

 

       

 Name (Age)

 

  

Position(s)

 

  

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

 

  

Other Directorships Held by Trustee

 

Robert S.

Kapito(a) (65)

   Trustee (since 2009).    President, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2006); Vice Chairman of BlackRock, Inc. and Head of BlackRock’s Portfolio Management Group (since its formation in 1998) and BlackRock, Inc.’s predecessor entities (since 1988); Trustee, University of Pennsylvania (since 2009); President of Board of Directors, Hope & Heroes Children’s Cancer Fund (since 2002).    Director of BlackRock, Inc. (since 2006); Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2009); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011).

Salim Ramji(b)

(52)

   Trustee
(since 2019).
   Senior Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2014); Global Head of BlackRock’s ETF and Index Investments Business (since 2019); Head of BlackRock’s U.S. Wealth Advisory Business (2015-2019); Global Head of Corporate Strategy, BlackRock, Inc. (2014-2015); Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company (2010-2014).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2019); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2019).

 

(a) Robert S. Kapito is deemed to be an “interested person” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust due to his affiliations with BlackRock, Inc. and its  affiliates.

 

(b) Salim Ramji is deemed to be an “interested person” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust due to his affiliations with BlackRock, Inc. and its affiliates.

Independent Trustees

 

       

 Name (Age)

 

  

Position(s)

 

  

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

 

  

Other Directorships Held by Trustee

 

John E.

Kerrigan (67)

  

Trustee (since 2005); Independent Board Chair
(since 2022).

 

   Chief Investment Officer, Santa Clara University (since 2002).   

Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2005); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011);

Independent Board Chair of iShares, Inc. and iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2022).

 

Jane D.

Carlin (66)

   Trustee (since 2015); Risk Committee Chair
(since 2016).
  

Consultant (since 2012); Member of the Audit Committee (2012-2018), Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee (2017-2018) and Director of PHH Corporation (mortgage solutions) (2012-2018); Managing Director and Global Head of Financial Holding Company Governance & Assurance and the Global Head of Operational Risk Management of Morgan Stanley (2006-2012).

 

   Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2015); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2015); Member of the Audit Committee (since 2016), Chair of the Audit Committee (since 2020) and Director of The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (since 2016).

Richard L.

Fagnani (67)

  

Trustee (since 2017); Audit Committee Chair
(since 2019).

 

   Partner, KPMG LLP (2002-2016).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2017); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2017).

 

 

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Independent Trustees (continued)

 

       

 Name (Age)

 

  

Position(s)

 

  

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

 

  

Other Directorships Held by Trustee

 

Cecilia H.

Herbert (73)

   Trustee (since 2005); Nominating and Governance and Equity Plus Committee Chairs
(since 2022).
  

Chair of the Finance Committee (since 2019) and Trustee and Member of the Finance, Audit and Quality Committees of Stanford Health Care (since 2016); Trustee of WNET, New York’s public media company (since 2011) and Member of the Audit Committee (since 2018) and Investment Committee (since 2011); Chair (1994-2005) and Member (since 1992) of the Investment Committee, Archdiocese of San Francisco; Trustee of Forward Funds (14 portfolios) (2009-2018); Trustee of Salient MF Trust (4 portfolios) (2015-2018); Director (1998-2013) and President (2007-2011) of the Board of Directors, Catholic Charities CYO; Trustee (2002-2011) and Chair of the Finance and Investment Committee (2006-2010) of the Thacher School; Director of the Senior Center of Jackson Hole (since 2020).

 

   Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2005); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011); Trustee of Thrivent Church Loan and Income Fund (since 2019).

Drew E.

Lawton (63)

  

Trustee (since 2017); 15(c) Committee Chair
(since 2017).

 

   Senior Managing Director of New York Life Insurance Company (2010-2015).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2017); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2017).

John E.

Martinez (61)

  

Trustee (since 2003); Securities Lending Committee Chair
(since 2019).

 

   Director of Real Estate Equity Exchange, Inc. (since 2005); Director of Cloudera Foundation (2017-2020); and Director of Reading Partners (2012-2016).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2003); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011).

Madhav V.

Rajan (57)

   Trustee (since 2011); Fixed Income Plus Committee Chair
(since 2019).
  

Dean, and George Pratt Shultz Professor of Accounting, University of Chicago Booth School of Business (since 2017); Advisory Board Member (since 2016) and Director (since 2020) of C.M. Capital Corporation; Chair of the Board for the Center for Research in Security Prices, LLC (since 2020); Robert K. Jaedicke Professor of Accounting, Stanford University Graduate School of Business (2001-2017); Professor of Law (by courtesy), Stanford Law School (2005-2017); Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Head of MBA Program, Stanford University Graduate School of Business (2010-2016).

 

   Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2011); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011).

Officers

 

     

 Name (Age)

 

  

Position(s)

 

  

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

 

Armando

Senra (51)

 

  

President
(since 2019).

 

  

Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2007); Head of U.S., Canada and Latam iShares, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2019); Head of Latin America Region, BlackRock, Inc. (2006-2019); Managing Director, Bank of America Merrill Lynch (1994-2006).

 

Trent

Walker (48)

   Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
(since 2020).
  

Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since September 2019); Chief Financial Officer of iShares Delaware Trust Sponsor LLC, BlackRock Funds, BlackRock Funds II, BlackRock Funds IV, BlackRock Funds V and BlackRock Funds VI (since 2021); Executive Vice President of PIMCO (2016-2019); Senior Vice President of PIMCO (2008-2015); Treasurer (2013-2019) and Assistant Treasurer (2007-2017) of PIMCO Funds, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, PIMCO ETF Trust, PIMCO Equity Series, PIMCO Equity Series VIT, PIMCO Managed Accounts Trust, 2 PIMCO-sponsored interval funds and 21 PIMCO-sponsored closed-end funds.

 

Charles

Park (54)

 

  

Chief Compliance Officer
(since 2006).

 

  

Chief Compliance Officer of BlackRock Advisors, LLC and the BlackRock-advised Funds in the BlackRock Multi-Asset Complex and the BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex (since 2014); Chief Compliance Officer of BFA (since 2006).

 

Marisa

Rolland (41)

 

  

Secretary
(since 2022).

 

   Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2018); Vice President, BlackRock, Inc. (2010-2017).

Rachel

Aguirre (40)

   Executive Vice President
(since 2022).
  

Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2018); Director, BlackRock, Inc. (2009-2018); Head of U.S. iShares Product (since 2022); Head of EII U.S. Product Engineering (since 2021); Co-Head of EII’s Americas Portfolio Engineering (2020-2021); Head of Developed Markets Portfolio Engineering (2016-2019).

 

Jennifer

Hsui (46)

  

Executive Vice President
(since 2022).

 

  

Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2009); Co-Head of Index Equity (since 2022).

 

James

Mauro (51)

  

Executive Vice President
(since 2022).

 

  

Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2010); Head of Fixed Income Index Investments in the Americas and Head of San Francisco Core Portfolio Management (since 2020).

 

 

 

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Trustee and Officer Information (unaudited) (continued)

 

 

Effective March 18, 2022, Rachel Aguirre, Jennifer Hsui, and James Mauro have replaced Scott Radell, Alan Mason, and Marybeth Leithead as Executive Vice Presidents.

 

Effective June 15, 2022, Marisa Rolland replaced Deepa Damre Smith as Secretary.

 

 

 

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General Information

 

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To enroll in electronic delivery:

 

   

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A description of the policies and procedures that the iShares Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and information about how the iShares Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent twelve-month period ending June 30 is available without charge, upon request (1) by calling toll-free 1-800-474-2737; (2) on the iShares website at iShares.com; and (3) on the SEC website at sec.gov.

A description of the Trust’s policies and procedures with respect to the disclosure of the Fund’s portfolio securities is available in the Fund Prospectus. The Fund discloses its portfolio holdings daily and provides information regarding its top holdings in Fund fact sheets at iShares.com.

 

 

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Glossary of Terms Used in this Report

 

Portfolio Abbreviations

ADR    American Depositary Receipt
NVS    Non-Voting Shares
REIT    Real Estate Investment Trust

    

 

 

 

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  JULY 31, 2022

 

 

2022 Annual Report

 

 

iShares Trust

 

·  

iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | ACWI | NASDAQ

·  

iShares MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target ETF | CRBN | NYSE Arca

·  

iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF | AAXJ | NASDAQ

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iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF | EUFN | NASDAQ

·  

iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF | IEUS | NASDAQ

·  

iShares MSCI Kokusai ETF | TOK | NYSE Arca


The Markets in Review

Dear Shareholder,

The 12-month reporting period as of July 31, 2022 saw the emergence of significant challenges that disrupted the economic recovery and strong financial markets. The U.S. economy shrank in the first half of 2022, ending the run of robust growth that followed the reopening of global economies and the development of COVID-19 vaccines. Changes in consumer spending patterns and a tight labor market led to elevated inflation, which reached a 40-year high. Moreover, while the foremost effect of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been a severe humanitarian crisis, the ongoing war continued to present challenges for both investors and policymakers.

Equity prices fell as interest rates rose, particularly weighing on relatively high-valuation growth stocks and economically sensitive small-capitalization stocks. While both large- and small-capitalization U.S. stocks fell, declines for small-capitalization U.S. stocks were steeper. Both emerging market stocks and international equities from developed markets fell significantly, pressured by rising interest rates and a strengthening U.S. dollar.

The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield (which is inversely related to bond prices) rose notably during the reporting period as investors reacted to higher inflation and attempted to anticipate its impact on future interest rate changes. The corporate bond market also faced inflationary headwinds, and increasing uncertainty led to higher corporate bond spreads (the difference in yield between U.S. Treasuries and similarly-dated corporate bonds).

The U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”), acknowledging that inflation is growing faster than expected, raised interest rates four times while indicating that additional rate hikes were likely. Furthermore, the Fed wound down its bond-buying programs and began to reduce its balance sheet. Continued high inflation and the Fed’s statements led many analysts to anticipate that interest rates have room to rise before peaking, although investors’ inflation expectations began to decline near the end of the period.

The horrific war in Ukraine has significantly clouded the outlook for the global economy, leading to major volatility in energy and metals markets. Sanctions on Russia, Europe’s top energy supplier, and general wartime disruption have magnified supply problems for key commodities. We believe elevated energy prices will continue to exacerbate inflationary pressure while also constraining economic growth. Combating inflation without stifling a recovery, while buffering against ongoing supply and price shocks, will be an especially challenging environment for setting effective monetary policy. Despite the likelihood of more rate increases on the horizon, we believe the Fed will ultimately err on the side of protecting employment, even at the expense of higher inflation. In the meantime, however, we believe that we are likely to see a period of slowing growth paired with relatively high inflation.

In this environment, while we favor an overweight to equities in the long-term, the market’s concerns over excessive rate hikes from central banks moderate our outlook. Furthermore, the energy shock and a deteriorating economic backdrop in China and Europe are likely to challenge corporate earnings, so we are underweight equities overall in the near-term. We take the opposite view on credit, where higher spreads provide near-term opportunities, while the likelihood of higher inflation leads us to take an underweight stance on credit in the long-term. We believe that investment-grade corporates, U.K. gilts, local-currency emerging market debt, and inflation-protected bonds (particularly in Europe) offer strong opportunities for a six- to twelve-month horizon.

Overall, our view is that investors need to think globally, extend their scope across a broad array of asset classes, and be nimble as market conditions change. We encourage you to talk with your financial advisor and visit iShares.com for further insight about investing in today’s markets.

Sincerely,

 

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Rob Kapito

President, BlackRock, Inc.

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Rob Kapito

President, BlackRock, Inc.

 

Total Returns as of July 31, 2022  
     
      6-Month       12-Month  
   

U.S. large cap equities
(S&P 500® Index)

    (7.81)%       (4.64)%  
   

U.S. small cap equities
(Russell 2000® Index)

    (6.42)          (14.29)     
   

International equities
(MSCI Europe, Australasia, Far East Index)

    (11.27)          (14.32)     
   

Emerging market equities
(MSCI Emerging Markets Index)

    (16.24)          (20.09)     
   

3-month Treasury bills
(ICE BofA 3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index)

    0.21           0.22      
   

U.S. Treasury securities
(ICE BofA 10-Year U.S. Treasury Index)

    (6.38)          (10.00)     
   

U.S. investment grade bonds
(Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index)

    (6.14)          (9.12)     
   

Tax-exempt municipal bonds
(Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index)

    (3.95)          (6.93)     
   

U.S. high yield bonds
(Bloomberg U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index)

    (6.58)          (8.03)     
Past performance is not an indication of future results. Index performance is shown for illustrative purposes only. You cannot invest directly in an index.

 

 

 

 

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Table of Contents

 

     Page  

 

 

The Markets in Review

     2  

Annual Report:

  

Market Overview

     4  

Fund Summary

     5  

About Fund Performance

     17  

Disclosure of Expenses

     17  

Schedules of Investments

     18  

Financial Statements:

  

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

     96  

Statements of Operations

     98  

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     100  

Financial Highlights

     103  

Notes to Financial Statements

     109  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     122  

Important Tax Information

     123  

Board Review and Approval of Investment Advisory Contract

     124  

Supplemental Information

     132  

Trustee and Officer Information

     134  

General Information

     137  

Glossary of Terms Used in this Report

     138  

 

 

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Market Overview

 

iShares Trust

Global Market Overview

Global equity markets declined during the 12 months ended July 31, 2022 (“reporting period”). The MSCI ACWI, a broad global equity index that includes both developed and emerging markets, returned -10.48% in U.S. dollar terms for the reporting period.

For the first five months of the reporting period, economic recovery supported stocks in most regions of the world. The global economy continued to rebound from the impact of restrictions imposed at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, as mitigation and adaptation allowed most economic activity to continue. However, substantial challenges emerged at the beginning of 2022, which negatively affected stock prices. Inflation rose significantly in many countries, reducing consumers’ purchasing power and leading many central banks to tighten monetary policy. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine presented a further challenge to the global economy, disrupting important commodities markets.

The U.S. economy grew briskly over the final half of 2021, powered primarily by consumer spending. Record-high personal savings rates allowed consumers to spend at an elevated level, releasing pent-up demand for goods and services. Growth subsequently stalled in the first half of 2022, and the economy contracted amid lower inventories and faltering business investment. Despite the economic downturn, unemployment declined substantially, falling to 3.5% in July 2022 — identical to the pre-pandemic rate in February 2020. Although high inflation negatively impacted consumer sentiment, which declined significantly, consumer spending continued to increase.

Rising inflation led to a shift in policy from the U.S. Federal Reserve (“the Fed”). As the reporting period began, the Fed was using accommodative monetary policy to stimulate the economy. Short-term interest rates were kept at near-zero levels, and the Fed used bond-buying programs to stabilize debt markets. However, rising prices led the Fed to tighten monetary policy during the reporting period in an attempt to prevent runaway inflation. The Fed slowed and then ended its bond-buying activities, finally reversing course as it began to reduce its balance sheet in June 2022. In March 2022, the Fed began to raise short-term interest rates, followed by three more increases for a total increase of 225 basis points, the most rapid rise in decades. Interest rates rose significantly in response, leading to higher borrowing costs for businesses.

Stocks declined in Europe and economic growth stalled, with the Eurozone economy slowing substantially beginning in the fourth quarter of 2021. Significantly higher inflation and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine negatively impacted equities. Russia is an important trading partner with many European countries, and new sanctions imposed limits on certain types of trade with Russia. Investors became concerned that the sharp rise in energy prices during the reporting period would constrain economic growth, as Europe relies on imported energy for much of its industrial and heating needs. The European Central Bank (“ECB”) responded to elevated inflation by raising interest rates in July 2022, the first such increase in over a decade.

Despite relatively low inflation by global standards, Asia-Pacific stocks declined significantly. Chinese stocks faced significant headwinds amid regulatory interventions by the Chinese government and strict lockdowns following COVID-19 outbreaks. Japanese stocks also declined amid an economic contraction in the first quarter of 2022 and a sharp decline in the Japanese yen relative to the U.S. dollar. Emerging market stocks declined substantially, as higher interest rates and a strengthening U.S. dollar raised the cost of borrowing in many emerging economies.

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022     iShares® MSCI ACWI ETF

 

Investment Objective

The iShares MSCI ACWI ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of large- and mid-capitalization developed and emerging market equities, as represented by the MSCI ACWI (the “Index”). The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index.

Performance

 

    Average Annual Total Returns           Cumulative Total Returns  
     1 Year      5 Years      10 Years            1 Year     5 Years      10 Years  

Fund NAV

    (10.30 )%       8.04      9.54       (10.30 )%      47.23      148.83

Fund Market

    (10.27      8.05        9.60         (10.27     47.27        150.19  

Index

    (10.48      7.86        9.35               (10.48     45.99        144.37  

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT

(AT NET ASSET VALUE)

 

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Past performance is not an indication of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. See “About Fund Performance” for more information.

Expense Example

 

    Actual   Hypothetical 5% Return  
 

 

 

     

 

 

      
     

Beginning

Account Value

(02/01/22)

 

 

 

      

Ending

Account Value

(07/31/22)

 

 

 

      

Expenses

Paid During

the Period

 

 

(a) 

       

Beginning

Account Value

(02/01/22)

 

 

 

   

Ending

Account Value

(07/31/22)

 

 

 

      

Expenses

Paid During

the Period

 

 

(a) 

      

Annualized

Expense

Ratio

 

 

 

      $       1,000.00          $       896.30          $        1.50           $      1,000.00       $      1,023.20          $       1.61          0.32

 

  (a) 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). Other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, may be paid which are not reflected in the tables and examples above. See “Disclosure of Expenses” for more information.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022   (continued)    iShares® MSCI ACWI ETF

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

Global stocks declined substantially during the reporting period, as global growth cooled in an environment of high inflation, rising interest rates, and volatility in commodities markets. U.S. stocks were the largest detractors from the Index’s return, as the recovery slowed and the economy contracted in the first half of 2022.

Among U.S. stocks, the communication services sector declined the most, driven primarily by weakness in the interactive media and services industry. A change to the data-tracking policies of a popular mobile platform impeded the ability of social media companies to target specific customer demographics, reducing the value of the advertising they sell. Consequently, revenues decreased, weighing heavily on stocks in this growth-oriented industry. The information technology sector also declined, as payment platforms in the IT services industry experienced slowing user growth. Consumers reoriented their spending back toward physical retail, negatively impacting growth in e-commerce transactions. Uncertainty around the sustainability of recent growth also pressured software providers amid a normalization of work and leisure activities.

Chinese stocks also detracted from the Index’s performance, as strict lockdowns to prevent the spread of COVID-19 weighed on economic activity. The consumer discretionary sector led the decline, particularly the internet and direct marketing retail industry. Stiff competition, both domestically and internationally, led to slower revenue growth and declining earnings. Increased regulatory scrutiny from the Chinese government also drove investor uncertainty surrounding the industry. The communication services sector was another source of weakness, constrained by new regulations that dampened revenue growth.

Stocks in Japan, which endured two quarters of economic contraction during the reporting period, also restrained the Index’s performance. The Japanese yen declined significantly relative to the U.S. dollar, reducing the value of Japanese assets denominated in U.S. dollars. The industrials sector declined the most amid a notable slowdown in industrial production.

German stocks further detracted from the Index’s return, as weakness in the automobiles industry weighed on the consumer discretionary sector. Supply chain problems, exacerbated by a global semiconductor shortage and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, led to production difficulties that pressured the industry.

Portfolio Information

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION

 

 

 
Sector  

Percent of   

Total Investments(a)

 

 

 

Information Technology

    21.9%  

Financials

    14.1     

Health Care

    12.5     

Consumer Discretionary

    11.6     

Industrials

    9.5     

Communication Services

    7.5     

Consumer Staples

    7.4     

Energy

    5.0     

Materials

    4.6     

Utilities

    3.1     

Real Estate

    2.8     

 

 
GEOGRAPHIC ALLOCATION

 

 

 
Country/Geographic Region  

Percent of   

Total Investments(a)

 

 

 

United States

    61.2%  

Japan

    5.4     

United Kingdom

    3.7     

China

    3.4     

Canada

    3.2     

France

    2.7     

Switzerland

    2.7     

Australia

    2.1     

Germany

    1.8     

Taiwan

    1.6     

 

 
 

 

  (a) 

Excludes money market funds.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022       iShares® MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target ETF

 

Investment Objective

The iShares MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of large and mid-capitalization developed and emerging market equities with a lower carbon exposure than that of the broad market, as represented by the MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target Index (the “Index”). The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index.

Performance

 

    Average Annual Total Returns           Cumulative Total Returns  
 

 

 

           
     1 Year      5 Years     

Since   

Inception   

           1 Year      5 Years     

Since

Inception

 

Fund NAV

    (10.78 )%       8.00      7.81%         (10.78 )%       46.94      77.73

Fund Market

    (10.87      7.91        7.81            (10.87      46.30        77.76  

Index

    (11.08      7.76        7.52                  (11.08      45.32        74.13  

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT

(SINCE INCEPTION AT NET ASSET VALUE)

 

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The inception date of the Fund was December 8, 2014. The first day of secondary market trading was December 9, 2014.

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. See “About Fund Performance” for more information.

Expense Example

 

    Actual     Hypothetical 5% Return           
 

 

 

     

 

 

      

Beginning

Account Value

(02/01/22)

 

 

 

      

Ending

Account Value

(07/31/22)

 

 

 

      

Expenses

Paid During

the Period

 

 

(a) 

           

Beginning

Account Value

(02/01/22)

 

 

 

      

Ending

Account Value

(07/31/22)

 

 

 

      

Expenses

Paid During

the Period

 

 

(a) 

      

Annualized

Expense

Ratio

 

 

 

      $       1,000.00          $          893.00          $          0.94               $       1,000.00          $        1,023.80          $          1.00          0.20

 

  (a) 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). Other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, may be paid which are not reflected in the tables and examples above. See “Disclosure of Expenses” for more information.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022   (continued)    iShares® MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target ETF

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

As the global economy recovered from the initial disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic, rising economic activity drove higher energy use and global carbon emissions increased by 6% in 2021. This rise marked the largest single-year emissions increase on record, and more than reversed 2020’s decline. While increased fossil fuel use drove higher emissions, renewable energy generation reached an all-time high in 2021. Investor interest in lower-carbon investments appeared relatively strong as governments budgeted record amounts toward climate goals and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine led some countries to seek alternatives to Russian fossil fuels. However, as interest rates increased later in the reporting period, investors moved away from future-oriented growth stocks.

U.S. stocks were the largest detractors from the Index’s return as the reopening-led recovery cooled and the economy contracted in the first half of 2022. The communication services sector led the decline, driven primarily by weakness in the interactive media and services industry. A change to the tracking data policies of a popular mobile platform impeded the ability of social media companies to target specific customer demographics, reducing the value of the advertising they sell. The information technology sector also declined as payment platforms in the information technology services industry experienced slowing user growth.

Chinese stocks further detracted from the Index’s performance as strict lockdowns to prevent the spread of COVID-19 weighed on economic activity. The U.S. consumer discretionary sector stocks detracted, as the lockdowns significantly dampened consumer sentiment. Japanese industrials stocks also declined amid a notable slowdown in industrial production.

In terms of relative performance, the Index slightly underperformed the broader market, as represented by the MSCI ACWI Index, while tracking it fairly closely. The low-carbon investment process leads to underweight and overweight positions in industries with higher or lower carbon emissions, respectively. For the reporting period, the Index had underweight positions in the energy and materials sectors and overweight positions in the financials and industrials sectors. Stock selection and the underweight position in the energy sector, which performed well due to rising oil and gas prices, detracted from relative performance. However, stock selection in the information technology and financials sectors benefited the Index’s relative return.

Portfolio Information

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION

 

 

 
Sector  

Percent of   

Total Investments(a)

 

 

 

Information Technology

    21.7%  

Financials

    15.1     

Health Care

    12.6     

Consumer Discretionary

    11.7     

Industrials

    10.0     

Communication Services

    7.8     

Consumer Staples

    7.7     

Materials

    3.9     

Energy

    3.9     

Real Estate

    2.9     

Utilities

    2.7     

 

 
GEOGRAPHIC ALLOCATION

 

 

 
Country/Geographic Region  

Percent of   

Total Investments(a)

 

 

 

United States

    60.9%  

Japan

    5.4     

United Kingdom

    3.8     

China

    3.7     

Canada

    3.5     

Switzerland

    2.6     

France

    2.5     

Australia

    1.8     

Germany

    1.7     

Taiwan

    1.6     

 

 
 

 

  (a) 

Excludes money market funds.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022       iShares® MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF

 

Investment Objective

The iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of Asian equities, excluding Japan, as represented by the MSCI AC Asia ex Japan Index (the “Index”). The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index.

Performance

 

    Average Annual Total Returns           Cumulative Total Returns  
 

 

 

           
     1 Year      5 Years      10 Years               1 Year      5 Years      10 Years  

Fund NAV

    (20.51 )%       1.04      4.36%         (20.51 )%       5.29      53.27

Fund Market

    (20.73      1.06        4.42            (20.73      5.39        54.17  

Index

    (19.93      1.78        5.10                  (19.93      9.20        64.50  

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT

(AT NET ASSET VALUE)

 

LOGO

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. See “About Fund Performance” for more information.

Expense Example

 

      Actual     Hypothetical 5% Return           
 

 

 

     

 

 

      
 

Beginning

Account Value

(02/01/22)

 

 

 

      

Ending

Account Value

(07/31/22)

 

 

 

      

Expenses

Paid During

the Period

 

 

(a) 

           

Beginning

Account Value

(02/01/22)

 

 

 

      

Ending

Account Value

(07/31/22)

 

 

 

      

Expenses

Paid During

the Period

 

 

(a) 

      

Annualized

Expense

Ratio

 

 

 

          $       1,000.00          $          838.50          $          3.15               $      1,000.00          $      1,021.40          $         3.46          0.69

 

  (a) 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). Other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, may be paid which are not reflected in the tables and examples above. See “Disclosure of Expenses” for more information.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022   (continued)    iShares® MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

Stocks in Asia excluding Japan declined sharply for the reporting period as economic growth slowed and inflationary pressures rose. Chinese equities drove the majority of detraction from the Index’s return amid pandemic-related restrictions, a far-reaching regulatory crackdown, mounting stress in the property market, rising unemployment, weakness in consumer spending, and supply chain disruptions. Concerns about delisting from U.S. exchanges arising from audit requirements also weighed on Chinese stocks.

Within China, technology-related stocks drove the majority of detraction from the Index’s return, due to concerns surrounding slowing sales, lockdowns, and regulatory restrictions. The government’s campaign to rein in large internet firms by lessening their market advantages included billions of dollars in antitrust fines and restrictions on stock listings. While investor sentiment periodically shifted toward signs of an easing crackdown, further government statements repeatedly reignited uncertainty. In the information technology sector, stocks in the internet and direct marketing industry detracted the most from the Index’s return as regulations weakened companies’ competitive advantages, while concerns surrounding new customer growth and slowing consumption pressured profit margins and earnings. Growth in cloud businesses stagnated amid competition from government-backed rivals.

In the communication services sector, COVID-related restrictions and regulatory issues weighed on earnings and forward guidance. The media and entertainment industry declined amid rules limiting video game use and restrictions on key advertisers. Revenue growth slowed for media and video gaming firms, constraining earnings and raising concerns about future growth. While China resumed the approval of video games in April 2022 after a months-long suspension, titles from two of the country’s largest gaming companies were not included.

South Korean stocks also detracted significantly from the Index’s performance, led by the technology hardware and equipment industry in the information technology sector. Budgetary reductions from major chip customers amid global economic uncertainty slowed sales growth, reduced profits, and affected capacity expansion plans for chip producers. Memory prices weakened along with demand for personal computers and smartphones.

Portfolio Information

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION

 

 

 
Sector  

Percent of   

Total Investments(a)

 

 

 

Information Technology

    22.7%  

Financials

    20.4     

Consumer Discretionary

    14.7     

Communication Services

    9.9     

Industrials

    6.8     

Consumer Staples

    5.4     

Materials

    5.2     

Health Care

    4.1     

Real Estate

    3.9     

Energy

    3.7     

Utilities

    3.2     

 

 
GEOGRAPHIC ALLOCATION

 

 

 
Country/Geographic Region  

Percent of  

Total Investments(a)

 

 

 

China

    35.7%  

Taiwan

    16.8     

India

    15.8     

South Korea

    13.5     

Hong Kong

    7.8     

Singapore

    3.7     

Indonesia

    2.1     

Thailand

    2.1     

Malaysia

    1.7     

Philippines

    0.8     

 

 
 

 

  (a) 

Excludes money market funds.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022     iShares® MSCI Europe Financials ETF

 

Investment Objective

The iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of developed market European equities in the financials sector, as represented by the MSCI Europe Financials Index (the “Index”). The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index.

Performance

 

    Average Annual Total Returns          Cumulative Total Returns  
     1 Year     5 Years     10 Years             1 Year     5 Years     10 Years  

Fund NAV

    (13.92 )%      (3.29 )%      4.33        (13.92 )%      (15.39 )%      52.77

Fund Market

    (14.21     (3.38     4.29          (14.21     (15.80     52.24  

Index

    (14.62     (3.33     4.43            (14.62     (15.59     54.29  

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT

(AT NET ASSET VALUE)

 

LOGO

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. See “About Fund Performance” for more information.

Expense Example

 

    Actual        Hypothetical 5% Return           
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

Beginning

Account Value

(02/01/22)

 

 

 

      


Ending

Account Value
(07/31/22

 

 

      

Expenses

Paid During

the Period

 

 

(a) 

      


Beginning

Account Value
(02/01/22

 

 

      

Ending

Account Value

(07/31/22

 

 

      

Expenses

Paid During

the Period

 

 

(a) 

      

Annualized

Expense

Ratio

 

 

 

      $      1,000.00          $         795.90          $        2.18          $      1,000.00          $      1,022.40          $         2.46          0.49

 

  (a) 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). Other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, may be paid which are not reflected in the tables and examples above. See “Disclosure of Expenses” for more information.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022   (continued)    iShares® MSCI Europe Financials ETF

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

European financials equities declined for the reporting period, as soaring inflation and rising interest rates squeezed borrowers, the euro fell sharply against the U.S. dollar, and Eurozone business growth slowed. While higher interest rates often benefit banks, which constituted approximately 46% of the Index on average during the reporting period, sharply rising prices limit customers’ ability to repay higher-interest loans. To combat inflation, the ECB raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.50% in July 2022, its first increase in 11 years, leading to concerns that European banks could face rising short-term financing costs and declining demand for loans.

Financials stocks in Sweden detracted the most from the Index’s return, namely venture capital firms in the diversified financial services industry, as the substantial decline in global markets lowered the valuations of many of their portfolio companies. In this difficult environment for capital, Swedish entrepreneurial investors sold some underlying assets to shore up finances, leading to stock price declines for the parent companies. The sharp sell-off in information technology and growth-oriented companies during the reporting period led to a slowdown in new investment deals undertaken by leading private investor conglomerates.

German financials stocks detracted notably from the Index’s performance, as rising interest rates and recession fears drove stocks of insurers lower. In addition, a leading German insurer settled lawsuits from investors for nearly $4 billion in the wake of a hedge fund collapse, with potential regulatory fines expected to increase those costs.

Banking stocks in Italy, Spain, and France also detracted from the Index’s return. As nations worldwide tightened sanctions against Russia for its war in Ukraine, uncertainty arose about the exposures of European lenders to Russian assets, including major financial institutions in all three countries. Among Eurozone nations, Italy and France had the highest exposure to Russian assets, according to data published in September 2021. Amid investor concerns about credit contagion, Italy’s two largest banks sought to reassure investors that they maintained sufficient capital to weather even a worst-case scenario of pulling entirely out of Russia.

Portfolio Information

 

INDUSTRY ALLOCATION

 

 

   

Sector

   

Percent of

Total Investments


(a) 

Banks

    45.4

Insurance

    30.6  

Capital Markets

    17.5  

Diversified Financial Services

    6.5  

GEOGRAPHIC ALLOCATION

 

 

   

Country/Geographic Region

   

Percent of

Total Investments


(a) 

United Kingdom

    27.3

Switzerland

    15.7  

Germany

    12.3  

France

    9.6  

Sweden

    7.9  

Spain

    6.2  

Italy

    5.9  

Netherlands

    5.5  

Finland

    3.8  

Belgium

    2.3  
 

 

  (a) 

Excludes money market funds.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022     iShares® MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF

 

Investment Objective

The iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of small-capitalization developed market equities in Europe, as represented by the MSCI Europe Small Cap Index (the “Index”). The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index.

Performance

 

    Average Annual Total Returns          Cumulative Total Returns  
     1 Year     5 Years     10 Years                1 Year     5 Years     10 Years  

Fund NAV

    (24.65 )%      2.20     7.95%          (24.65 )%      11.47     114.96

Fund Market

    (24.83     2.09       7.93             (24.83     10.90       114.57  

Index

    (25.04     2.16       7.93               (25.04     11.29       114.44  

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT

(AT NET ASSET VALUE)

 

LOGO

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. See “About Fund Performance” for more information.

Expense Example

 

    Actual        Hypothetical 5% Return           
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

Beginning

Account Value

(02/01/22)

 

 

 

      


Ending

Account Value
(07/31/22

 

 

      

Expenses

Paid During

the Period

 

 

(a) 

      

Beginning

Account Value

(02/01/22

 

 

      

Ending

Account Value

(07/31/22

 

 

      

Expenses

Paid During

the Period

 

 

(a) 

      

Annualized

Expense

Ratio

 

 

 

      $      1,000.00          $         820.20          $        1.85          $      1,000.00          $      1,022.80          $         2.06          0.41

 

  (a) 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). Other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, may be paid which are not reflected in the tables and examples above. See “Disclosure of Expenses” for more information.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022   (continued)    iShares® MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

Small-capitalization European equities declined sharply during the reporting period, as higher inflation, rising interest rates, and weakening global economies sent markets lower. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine also increased investor uncertainty, as international sanctions on Russia disrupted global economic activity, unsettled commodities markets, and constrained companies that had connections to Russia. The combination of resilient consumer demand and persistent supply chain disruptions contributed to higher inflation in many countries. This inflationary pressure led some of the world’s central banks to raise interest rates.

Stocks in the U.K., particularly in the consumer discretionary sector, detracted the most from the Index’s performance. Stocks of several consumer discretionary companies dropped on diminished sales outlooks due to falling levels of consumer confidence, inflation rates at 40-year highs, and the slowing growth in the economy. In particular, internet and direct marketing retail companies experienced declining sales due to a reduction in online spending by consumers. British industrials stocks also weighed on the Index’s performance, particularly sellers of building supplies in the trading companies and distributors industry, as the costs of materials rose and the U.K. housing market cooled after the Bank of England raised interest rates to the highest levels in 13 years.

Stocks in Sweden further detracted from the Index’s return amid slowing economic growth and the depreciation of Swedish krona against the U.S. dollar. Swedish industrials stocks declined as war-related supply-chain constraints and higher costs for materials and energy dampened the revenues of industrial machinery manufacturers. Consumer discretionary stocks in Sweden also declined, led by the leisure products industry, as steep inflation and weak consumer confidence across regions pressured the stocks of outdoor gear brands.

Stocks in Germany weighed on the Index’s performance amid recession fears as the country’s economy stalled in the second quarter of 2022. German healthcare stocks detracted, largely due to the decision of a major pharmaceutical conglomerate to discontinue the development of a potential treatment for chronic cough and endometriosis, which pressured the stock of its project partner, a life sciences tools and services company.

Portfolio Information

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION

 

 

   

Sector

   

Percent of

Total Investments

 

(a) 

Industrials

    25.4

Financials

    14.1  

Real Estate

    10.1  

Consumer Discretionary

    9.8  

Information Technology

    9.1  

Health Care

    8.3  

Materials

    7.0  

Communication Services

    5.0  

Consumer Staples

    4.7  

Utilities

    3.4  

Energy

    3.1  

GEOGRAPHIC ALLOCATION

 

 

   

Country/Geographic Region

   

Percent of

Total Investments

 

(a) 

United Kingdom

    32.2

Sweden

    11.6  

Switzerland

    9.2  

Germany

    8.7  

France

    6.9  

Italy

    5.3  

Norway

    4.5  

Netherlands

    4.3  

Denmark

    3.7  

Spain

    3.4  
 

 

  (a)

Excludes money market funds.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022     iShares® MSCI Kokusai ETF

 

Investment Objective

The iShares MSCI Kokusai ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of developed market equities, excluding Japan, as represented by the MSCI Kokusai Index (the “Index”). The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index.

Performance

 

    Average Annual Total Returns           Cumulative Total Returns  
     1 Year      5 Years      10 Years              1 Year      5 Years      10 Years  

Fund NAV

    (8.46 )%       9.57      10.77       (8.46 )%       57.93      178.21

Fund Market

    (8.97      9.45        10.80         (8.97      57.03        178.96  

Index

    (8.81      9.33        10.52               (8.81      56.22        172.02  

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT

(AT NET ASSET VALUE)

 

LOGO

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. See “About Fund Performance” for more information.

Expense Example

 

      Actual        Hypothetical 5% Return           
 

 

 

      

 

 

      
 

Beginning

Account Value

(02/01/22)

 

 

 

      

Ending

Account Value

(07/31/22

 

 

      

Expenses

Paid During

the Period

 

 

(a) 

      

Beginning

Account Value

(02/01/22

 

 

      

Ending

Account Value

(07/31/22

 

 

      

Expenses

Paid During

the Period

 

 

(a) 

      

Annualized

Expense

Ratio

 

 

 

          $      1,000.00          $         908.00          $        1.23          $      1,000.00          $      1,023.50          $         1.30          0.26

 

  (a) 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). Other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, may be paid which are not reflected in the tables and examples above. See “Disclosure of Expenses” for more information.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022   (continued)    iShares® MSCI Kokusai ETF

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

Developed market stocks outside of Japan declined during the reporting period, as higher inflation, rising interest rates, and weakening global economies sent markets lower. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine increased investor uncertainty, as international sanctions on Russia disrupted global economic activity, unsettled commodities markets, and constrained companies with connections to Russia. The combination of resilient consumer demand and persistent supply chain disruptions contributed to higher inflation in many countries. This inflationary pressure led some of the world’s central banks to adopt less accommodative stances regarding monetary policy.

U.S. stocks detracted the most from the Index’s return, driven by companies in the communication services sector, which reported slowing revenue growth as advertisers reduced spending, citing inflationary pressures and slowing cooling U.S. economic growth. The U.S economy contracted slightly in the first two quarters of 2022 as business inventories and private investment declined. In addition, a change to the data tracking policies of a major technology platform reduced the effectiveness of targeted advertising. Some communications services companies declined due to falling subscriptions, as the deteriorating economic outlook led consumers to curb discretionary spending. Competition from newer entrants to the sector also drove the stocks of communication services companies lower, leading firms to suspend hiring and downgrade predictions for future growth. Despite high spending levels, robust job growth, and low unemployment, rising inflation rates precipitated a notable decrease in consumer confidence. In this environment, information technology stocks declined sharply during the first half of 2022. As pandemic-related restrictions continued to ease and consumers returned to shopping in stores, online shopping declined, further weakening the growth outlook for some information technology companies. Additionally, several companies suspended business in Russia following the invasion of Ukraine.

German stocks, particularly automobile manufacturers, also detracted from the Index’s performance as the economy slowed, prices climbed, and consumer confidence waned. The war in Ukraine disrupted supply chains and contributed to record-high inflation across the Eurozone as commodities and oil prices soared.

Portfolio Information

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION

 

 

   

Sector

   

Percent of

Total Investments

 

(a) 

Information Technology

    22.6

Health Care

    13.7  

Financials

    13.4  

Consumer Discretionary

    10.9  

Industrials

    9.3  

Consumer Staples

    7.6  

Communication Services

    7.1  

Energy

    5.2  

Materials

    4.1  

Utilities

    3.2  

Real Estate

    2.9  

GEOGRAPHIC ALLOCATION

 

 

   

Country/Geographic Region

   

Percent of

Total Investments

 

(a) 

United States

    73.1

United Kingdom

    4.4  

Canada

    3.8  

France

    3.2  

Switzerland

    3.2  

Australia

    2.5  

Germany

    2.2  

Netherlands

    1.4  

Sweden

    1.0  

Hong Kong

    0.9  
 

 

  (a)

Excludes money market funds.

 

 

 

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About Fund Performance

 

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Financial markets have experienced extreme volatility and trading in many instruments has been disrupted. These circumstances may continue for an extended period of time and may continue to affect adversely the value and liquidity of each Fund’s investments. As a result, current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at iShares.com. Performance results assume reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. The investment return and principal value of shares will vary with changes in market conditions. Shares may be worth more or less than their original cost when they are redeemed or sold in the market. Performance for certain funds may reflect a waiver of a portion of investment advisory fees. Without such a waiver, performance would have been lower.

Net asset value or “NAV” is the value of one share of a fund as calculated in accordance with the standard formula for valuing mutual fund shares. Beginning August 10, 2020, the price used to calculate market return (“Market Price”) is the closing price. Prior to August 10, 2020, Market Price was determined using the midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest ask on the primary stock exchange on which shares of a fund are listed for trading, as of the time that such fund’s NAV is calculated. Since shares of a fund may not trade in the secondary market until after the fund’s inception, for the period from inception to the first day of secondary market trading in shares of the fund, the NAV of the fund is used as a proxy for the Market Price to calculate market returns. Market and NAV returns assume that dividends and capital gain distributions have been reinvested at Market Price and NAV, respectively.

An index is a statistical composite that tracks a specified financial market or sector. Unlike a fund, an index does not actually hold a portfolio of securities and therefore does not incur the expenses incurred by a fund. These expenses negatively impact fund performance. Also, market returns do not include brokerage commissions that may be payable on secondary market transactions. If brokerage commissions were included, market returns would be lower.

Disclosure of Expenses

Shareholders of each Fund may incur the following charges: (1) transactional expenses, including brokerage commissions on purchases and sales of fund shares and (2) ongoing expenses, including management fees and other fund expenses. The expense examples shown (which are based on a hypothetical investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held through the end of the period) are intended to assist shareholders both in calculating expenses based on an investment in each Fund and in comparing these expenses with similar costs of investing in other funds.

The expense examples provide information about actual account values and actual expenses. Annualized expense ratios reflect contractual and voluntary fee waivers, if any. In order to estimate the expenses a shareholder paid during the period covered by this report, shareholders can divide their account value by $1,000 and then multiply the result by the number under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During the Period.”

The expense examples also provide information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. In order to assist shareholders in comparing the ongoing expenses of investing in a Funds and other funds, compare the 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

The expenses shown in the expense examples are intended to highlight shareholders’ ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional expenses, such as brokerage commissions and other fees paid on purchases and sales of fund shares. Therefore, the hypothetical examples are useful in comparing ongoing expenses only and will not help shareholders determine the relative total expenses of owning different funds. If these transactional expenses were included, shareholder expenses would have been higher.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI ACWI ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Common Stocks

 

Australia — 2.1%

 

Ampol Ltd.

    94,602     $ 2,241,263  

APA Group

    390,005       3,197,788  

Aristocrat Leisure Ltd.

    201,160       5,018,550  

ASX Ltd.

    67,717       4,208,934  

Aurizon Holdings Ltd.

    648,234       1,834,694  

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd.

    837,752       13,539,128  

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd., New

    55,850       893,613  

BHP Group Ltd.

    1,535,618       42,022,733  

BlueScope Steel Ltd.

    148,947       1,749,588  

Brambles Ltd.

    504,952       4,064,208  

Cochlear Ltd.

    16,264       2,451,422  

Coles Group Ltd.

    428,394       5,642,093  

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

    515,745       36,626,870  

Computershare Ltd.

    150,098       2,651,780  

CSL Ltd.

    145,540       29,634,415  

Dexus

    396,552       2,664,831  

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd.

    19,219       982,665  

Endeavour Group Ltd./Australia

    402,359       2,241,717  

Evolution Mining Ltd.

    539,934       997,408  

Fortescue Metals Group Ltd.

    514,733       6,623,871  

Glencore PLC

    3,102,619       17,584,710  

Goodman Group

    516,700       7,561,936  

GPT Group (The)

    797,759       2,566,550  

IDP Education Ltd.

    67,145       1,350,949  

Insurance Australia Group Ltd.

    503,431       1,584,078  

Lendlease Corp. Ltd.

    221,065       1,601,536  

Lottery Corp. Ltd. (The)(a)(b)

    536,783       1,702,729  

Macquarie Group Ltd.

    105,991       13,565,085  

Medibank Pvt Ltd.

    1,058,110       2,544,259  

Mineral Resources Ltd.

    50,156       1,911,149  

Mirvac Group

    1,607,428       2,435,231  

National Australia Bank Ltd.

    971,469       20,980,338  

Newcrest Mining Ltd.

    258,952       3,489,704  

Northern Star Resources Ltd.

    409,889       2,252,598  

Orica Ltd.

    168,967       2,002,636  

Origin Energy Ltd.

    614,685       2,580,671  

Qantas Airways Ltd.(a)

    288,817       930,669  

QBE Insurance Group Ltd.

    495,337       4,005,158  

Ramsay Health Care Ltd.

    50,830       2,511,091  

REA Group Ltd.

    10,307       909,328  

Reece Ltd.(b)

    83,193       898,511  

Rio Tinto Ltd.

    88,097       6,103,761  

Rio Tinto PLC

    372,431           22,483,465  

Santos Ltd.

    1,091,077       5,671,833  

Scentre Group

    1,710,546       3,505,323  

SEEK Ltd.

    140,514       2,275,924  

Sonic Healthcare Ltd.

    109,134       2,628,112  

South32 Ltd.

    1,583,809       4,316,852  

Stockland

    845,121       2,290,013  

Suncorp Group Ltd.

    383,658       3,029,858  

Telstra Corp. Ltd.

    1,328,445       3,630,652  

Transurban Group

    954,011       9,751,603  

Treasury Wine Estates Ltd.

    258,043       2,224,340  

Vicinity Centres

    1,386,685       2,028,990  

Washington H Soul Pattinson & Co. Ltd.

    67,452       1,221,195  

Wesfarmers Ltd.

    338,542       11,092,502  

Westpac Banking Corp.

    1,057,068       16,007,330  

WiseTech Global Ltd.

    52,251       1,850,449  
Security   Shares     Value  

Australia (continued)

   

Woodside Energy Group Ltd.

    561,539     $     12,679,819  

Woolworths Group Ltd.

    379,579       9,986,375  
   

 

 

 
      387,034,883  
Austria — 0.0%            

Erste Group Bank AG

    92,762       2,351,765  

OMV AG

    64,203       2,734,401  

Verbund AG

    18,266       2,008,629  

voestalpine AG

    42,400       954,705  
   

 

 

 
      8,049,500  
Belgium — 0.2%  

Ageas SA/NV

    58,253       2,542,469  

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV

    225,420       12,075,252  

D’ieteren Group

    6,336       1,039,903  

Elia Group SA/NV

    9,522       1,445,551  

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA

    50,792       4,495,858  

KBC Group NV

    73,208       3,834,413  

Proximus SADP

    27,221       377,201  

Sofina SA

    3,697       865,798  

Solvay SA

    12,556       1,102,830  

UCB SA

    39,627       3,096,404  

Umicore SA

    65,968       2,389,517  

Warehouses De Pauw CVA

    21,332       725,164  
   

 

 

 
      33,990,360  
Brazil — 0.4%            

Ambev SA

    1,415,906       4,085,634  

Americanas SA

    175,838       475,780  

Atacadao SA

    94,443       340,054  

B3 SA - Brasil, Bolsa, Balcao

    1,982,099       4,248,367  

Banco Bradesco SA

    90,907       254,232  

Banco BTG Pactual SA

    407,368       1,773,835  

Banco do Brasil SA

    257,252       1,788,399  

Banco Santander Brasil SA

    29,400       160,748  

BB Seguridade Participacoes SA

    164,375       920,978  

BRF SA(a)

    214,643       662,087  

CCR SA

    528,965       1,328,010  

Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA

    345,931       3,062,774  

Cia. de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo

    110,000       949,672  

Cia. Siderurgica Nacional SA

    191,583       544,672  

Cosan SA

    360,842       1,302,047  

Energisa SA

    20,142       171,441  

Engie Brasil Energia SA

    54,547       467,235  

Equatorial Energia SA

    316,235       1,516,358  

Hapvida Participacoes e Investimentos SA(c)

    1,278,550       1,522,172  

Hypera SA

    207,941       1,711,642  

JBS SA

    314,013       1,938,419  

Klabin SA

    242,578       934,381  

Localiza Rent a Car SA

    180,993       2,015,231  

Lojas Renner SA

    277,063       1,354,230  

Magazine Luiza SA(a)

    796,400       397,115  

Natura & Co. Holding SA

    326,041       981,759  

Petro Rio SA(a)

    219,085       1,025,539  

Petroleo Brasileiro SA

    843,173       6,023,014  

Raia Drogasil SA

    353,267       1,432,431  

Rede D’Or Sao Luiz SA(c)

    73,525       460,268  

Rumo SA

    452,467       1,533,846  

Suzano SA

    227,206       2,120,519  

Telefonica Brasil SA

    195,671       1,686,656  

Tim SA

    335,031       815,222  

TOTVS SA

    108,544       553,199  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI ACWI ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Brazil (continued)

 

Ultrapar Participacoes SA

    234,821     $ 575,922  

Vale SA

    1,205,638           16,252,730  

Vibra Energia SA

    347,089       1,116,915  

WEG SA

    498,042       2,699,039  
   

 

 

 
      71,202,572  
Canada — 3.2%  

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.

    132,757       5,708,173  

Air Canada(a)(b)

    52,213       709,058  

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.

    96,091       1,343,946  

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.

    269,927       12,059,290  

AltaGas Ltd.

    71,908       1,602,074  

ARC Resources Ltd.

    186,574       2,616,742  

Bank of Montreal

    203,504       20,287,627  

Bank of Nova Scotia (The)

    366,073       22,300,851  

Barrick Gold Corp.

    530,520       8,360,387  

Bausch Health Companies Inc.(a)

    97,933       451,216  

BCE Inc.

    59,505       3,006,500  

BlackBerry Ltd.(a)(b)

    147,846       908,631  

Brookfield Asset Management Inc., Class A

    436,369       21,652,326  

Brookfield Renewable Corp., Class A

    36,954       1,445,781  

BRP Inc.

    8,521       648,116  

CAE Inc.(a)

    75,414       1,995,257  

Cameco Corp.

    137,355       3,537,517  

Canadian Apartment Properties REIT

    33,189       1,257,271  

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

    280,325       14,180,980  

Canadian National Railway Co.

    183,892       23,296,864  

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.

    377,993       20,872,192  

Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.

    290,842       22,932,581  

Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd., Class A, NVS

    20,344       2,613,558  

Canadian Utilities Ltd., Class A, NVS

    101,674       3,291,076  

CCL Industries Inc., Class B, NVS

    67,219       3,376,829  

Cenovus Energy Inc.

    425,295       8,103,704  

CGI Inc.(a)

    52,567       4,507,326  

Constellation Software Inc.

    6,839       11,633,910  

Dollarama Inc.

    99,097       6,005,949  

Emera Inc.

    39,917       1,892,438  

Empire Co. Ltd., Class A, NVS

    33,415       1,014,023  

Enbridge Inc.

    629,519       28,271,944  

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd.

    9,195       4,953,115  

First Quantum Minerals Ltd.

    197,032       3,600,444  

FirstService Corp.

    10,833       1,449,222  

Fortis Inc.

    120,102       5,673,320  

Franco-Nevada Corp.

    60,341       7,726,456  

George Weston Ltd.

    15,637       1,866,354  

GFL Environmental Inc.

    56,326       1,558,856  

Gildan Activewear Inc.

    73,252       2,146,849  

Great-West Lifeco Inc.

    50,422       1,225,358  

Hydro One Ltd.(c)

    58,036       1,620,231  

iA Financial Corp. Inc.

    21,307       1,172,380  

Imperial Oil Ltd.

    94,416       4,524,860  

Intact Financial Corp.

    39,240       5,840,572  

Ivanhoe Mines Ltd., Class A(a)

    182,151       1,132,265  

Keyera Corp.

    58,279       1,510,507  

Kinross Gold Corp.

    482,231       1,653,191  

Lightspeed Commerce Inc.(a)

    43,323       929,691  

Loblaw Companies Ltd.

    40,839       3,717,623  

Lundin Mining Corp.

    128,554       724,813  

Magna International Inc.

    91,808       5,862,434  

Manulife Financial Corp.

    601,209       11,004,911  

Metro Inc.

    55,150       3,053,912  
Security   Shares     Value  

Canada (continued)

 

National Bank of Canada

    86,363     $ 6,059,674  

Northland Power Inc.

    68,729       2,253,128  

Nutrien Ltd.

    171,755       14,702,888  

Nuvei Corp.(a)(c)

    22,352       781,286  

Onex Corp.

    17,206       919,588  

Open Text Corp.

    109,445       4,476,771  

Pan American Silver Corp.

    72,172       1,468,746  

Parkland Corp.

    52,096       1,461,723  

Pembina Pipeline Corp.

    186,702       7,128,078  

Power Corp. of Canada

    204,833       5,566,505  

Quebecor Inc., Class B

    33,521       744,737  

Restaurant Brands International Inc.

    88,614       4,750,577  

RioCan REIT

    21,814       350,067  

Ritchie Bros Auctioneers Inc.

    34,521       2,488,219  

Rogers Communications Inc., Class B, NVS

    119,806       5,507,773  

Royal Bank of Canada

    427,140       41,648,276  

Saputo Inc.

    117,287       2,897,027  

Shaw Communications Inc., Class B, NVS

    148,760       4,024,088  

Shopify Inc., Class A(a)

    346,690       12,077,499  

Sun Life Financial Inc.

    182,875       8,491,467  

Suncor Energy Inc.

    477,408       16,202,532  

TC Energy Corp.

    293,255       15,634,313  

Teck Resources Ltd., Class B

    157,661       4,635,459  

TELUS Corp.

    218,599       5,032,446  

TFI International Inc.

    24,612       2,458,221  

Thomson Reuters Corp.

    60,634       6,808,452  

TMX Group Ltd.

    17,282       1,773,208  

Toromont Industries Ltd.

    7,611       641,011  

Toronto-Dominion Bank (The)

    552,139       35,864,997  

Tourmaline Oil Corp.

    95,901       6,008,463  

Waste Connections Inc.

    81,022       10,805,904  

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.

    25,783       2,413,903  

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.

    148,163       5,083,973  

WSP Global Inc.

    25,825       3,115,819  
   

 

 

 
      579,108,319  
Chile — 0.0%            

Banco de Chile

    12,157,479       1,153,550  

Banco de Credito e Inversiones SA

    30,188       910,833  

Banco Santander Chile

    22,386,961       886,684  

Cia. Cervecerias Unidas SA

    119,581       690,069  

Cia. Sud Americana de Vapores SA

    3,698,352       400,166  

Empresas CMPC SA

    386,851       657,273  

Empresas COPEC SA

    158,813       1,300,677  

Enel Americas SA

    9,778,746       989,703  

Enel Chile SA

    9,195,982       263,296  

Falabella SA

    204,581       456,340  
   

 

 

 
      7,708,591  
China — 3.4%            

360 DigiTech Inc.(b)

    29,781       432,420  

3SBio Inc.(c)

    472,000       314,176  

AAC Technologies Holdings Inc.

    220,500       427,512  

Agricultural Bank of China Ltd., Class A

    5,876,000       2,481,936  

Agricultural Bank of China Ltd., Class H

    4,183,000       1,379,646  

Aier Eye Hospital Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    325,502       1,468,050  

Air China Ltd., Class H(a)

    700,000       549,419  

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.(a)

    4,628,476           52,040,124  

Alibaba Health Information Technology
Ltd.(a)(b)

    1,652,000       992,023  

A-Living Smart City Services Co. Ltd.,
Class A(c)

    180,750       220,472  

Aluminum Corp. of China Ltd., Class H

    1,516,000       555,238  
 

 

 

S C H E D U L E   O F   I N V E S T M E N T S

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI ACWI ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

China (continued)

 

Anhui Conch Cement Co. Ltd., Class A

    452,392     $ 2,179,459  

Anhui Conch Cement Co. Ltd., Class H

    71,500       282,903  

ANTA Sports Products Ltd.

    344,800       3,796,543  

Autohome Inc., ADR

    22,671       809,128  

AviChina Industry & Technology Co. Ltd., Class H

    971,000       518,073  

Baidu Inc.(a)

    674,960       11,666,277  

Bank of China Ltd., Class H

    23,492,000       8,353,407  

Bank of Communications Co. Ltd., Class A

    4,414,400       3,022,917  

Bank of Communications Co. Ltd., Class H

    736,000       438,077  

Bank of Ningbo Co. Ltd., Class A

    434,515       2,011,920  

Bank of Shanghai Co. Ltd., Class A

    2,851,951       2,519,953  

BeiGene Ltd., ADR(a)

    16,154       2,715,164  

Beijing Capital International Airport Co. Ltd., Class H(a)

    552,000       324,495  

Beijing Enterprises Holdings Ltd.

    82,000       262,808  

Beijing Enterprises Water Group Ltd.

    1,340,000       406,262  

Bilibili Inc., ADR(a)

    10,166       248,457  

Bilibili Inc., Class Z(a)

    44,742       1,093,638  

Bosideng International Holdings Ltd.

    1,128,000       658,356  

BYD Co. Ltd., Class A

    65,700       3,133,582  

BYD Co. Ltd., Class H

    206,500       7,555,003  

BYD Electronic International Co. Ltd.(b)

    220,000       565,223  

CanSino Biologics Inc., Class H(c)

    39,200       328,114  

CGN Power Co. Ltd., Class H(c)

    6,382,000       1,471,584  

China Cinda Asset Management Co. Ltd., Class H

    554,000       76,314  

China CITIC Bank Corp. Ltd., Class H

    2,139,000       894,059  

China Coal Energy Co. Ltd., Class H

    641,000       498,651  

China Communications Services Corp. Ltd., Class H

    582,000       236,622  

China Conch Venture Holdings Ltd.

    585,500       1,135,101  

China Construction Bank Corp., Class H

    29,508,260           18,844,275  

China Everbright Bank Co. Ltd., Class A

    5,641,000       2,425,432  

China Everbright Environment Group Ltd.

    1,206,000       641,883  

China Evergrande Group(b)(d)

    740,000       107,748  

China Feihe Ltd.(c)

    1,237,000       1,086,178  

China Galaxy Securities Co. Ltd., Class H

    1,473,500       728,687  

China Gas Holdings Ltd.

    888,600       1,365,907  

China Hongqiao Group Ltd.

    680,500       709,132  

China International Capital Corp. Ltd.,
Class H(c)

    562,800       1,034,835  

China Jinmao Holdings Group Ltd.(a)

    1,386,000       321,644  

China Lesso Group Holdings Ltd.

    391,000       479,194  

China Life Insurance Co. Ltd., Class H

    2,265,000       3,373,536  

China Literature Ltd.(a)(c)

    121,000       476,871  

China Longyuan Power Group Corp. Ltd., Class H

    1,059,000       1,701,347  

China Medical System Holdings Ltd.

    460,000       731,265  

China Meidong Auto Holdings Ltd.

    214,000       520,072  

China Mengniu Dairy Co. Ltd.

    947,000       4,399,755  

China Merchants Bank Co. Ltd., Class A

    724,600       3,769,429  

China Merchants Bank Co. Ltd., Class H

    1,040,288       5,620,986  

China Merchants Port Holdings Co. Ltd.

    444,000       716,105  

China Merchants Shekou Industrial Zone Holdings Co. Ltd., Class A

    838,322       1,702,233  

China Minsheng Banking Corp. Ltd., Class A

    4,360,000       2,351,999  

China Minsheng Banking Corp. Ltd., Class H

    13,500       4,403  

China National Building Material Co. Ltd., Class H

    1,060,000       1,063,947  

China Oilfield Services Ltd., Class H

    670,000       617,188  

China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd.

    1,161,000       3,208,330  

China Overseas Property Holdings Ltd.

    515,000       538,247  

China Pacific Insurance Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    694,897       2,082,050  

China Pacific Insurance Group Co. Ltd., Class H

    439,000       937,715  

China Petroleum & Chemical Corp., Class H

    7,775,200       3,665,666  
Security   Shares     Value  

China (continued)

   

China Power International Development Ltd.

    2,025,000     $     1,147,118  

China Railway Group Ltd., Class H

    1,302,000       775,074  

China Resources Beer Holdings Co. Ltd.

    452,000       3,117,765  

China Resources Cement Holdings Ltd.(b)

    506,000       311,240  

China Resources Gas Group Ltd.

    284,000       1,191,786  

China Resources Land Ltd.

    838,000       3,499,722  

China Resources Mixc Lifestyle Services Ltd.(c)

    207,000       877,015  

China Resources Power Holdings Co. Ltd.

    612,000       1,152,238  

China Ruyi Holdings Ltd.(a)(b)

    1,608,000       465,430  

China Shenhua Energy Co. Ltd., Class A

    363,700       1,514,190  

China Shenhua Energy Co. Ltd., Class H

    1,210,000       3,419,871  

China Southern Airlines Co. Ltd., Class H(a)

    732,000       396,431  

China State Construction Engineering Corp. Ltd., Class A

    5,394,877       4,027,834  

China State Construction International Holdings Ltd.

    686,000       711,322  

China Suntien Green Energy Corp. Ltd.,
Class H(b)

    664,000       325,691  

China Taiping Insurance Holdings Co. Ltd.

    737,200       777,360  

China Tourism Group Duty Free Corp. Ltd., Class A

    48,592       1,514,579  

China Tower Corp. Ltd., Class H(c)

    12,870,000       1,655,759  

China Traditional Chinese Medicine Holdings Co. Ltd.

    1,174,000       498,385  

China Vanke Co. Ltd., Class A

    743,696       1,894,503  

China Vanke Co. Ltd., Class H

    136,900       260,394  

China Yangtze Power Co. Ltd., Class A

    1,051,410       3,722,848  

Chinasoft International Ltd.

    896,000       767,076  

Chongqing Zhifei Biological Products Co. Ltd., Class A

    58,100       856,730  

CIFI Ever Sunshine Services Group Ltd.

    232,000       167,277  

CIFI Holdings Group Co. Ltd.

    901,576       244,861  

CITIC Ltd.

    1,441,000       1,558,561  

CITIC Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    1,171,883       3,410,277  

CITIC Securities Co. Ltd., Class H

    600,525       1,234,790  

CMOC Group Ltd., Class H

    1,476,000       724,624  

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd., Class A(a)

    49,000       3,715,294  

COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co. Ltd., Class H

    1,315,800       1,974,071  

COSCO SHIPPING Ports Ltd.

    542,000       404,615  

Country Garden Holdings Co. Ltd.(b)

    2,294,866       887,469  

Country Garden Services Holdings Co. Ltd.

    594,000       1,324,646  

CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Ltd.

    2,791,120       3,056,149  

Dali Foods Group Co. Ltd.(c)

    1,218,000       579,932  

Daqo New Energy Corp., ADR(a)

    22,015       1,424,371  

Dongfeng Motor Group Co. Ltd., Class H

    670,000       462,966  

Dongyue Group Ltd.

    508,000       552,519  

East Money Information Co. Ltd., Class A

    372,200       1,230,198  

ENN Energy Holdings Ltd.

    237,000       3,866,084  

Far East Horizon Ltd.(b)

    462,000       380,798  

Flat Glass Group Co. Ltd., Class H(a)

    195,000       706,808  

Foshan Haitian Flavouring & Food Co. Ltd., Class A

    118,401       1,451,804  

Fosun International Ltd.

    716,000       564,110  

Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd., Class H(c)

    237,200       1,150,650  

Ganfeng Lithium Co. Ltd., Class H(c)

    161,840       1,463,400  

GDS Holdings Ltd., ADR(a)

    35,561       984,328  

Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd.(b)

    1,809,000       3,587,055  

Genscript Biotech Corp.(a)

    404,000       1,462,739  

GF Securities Co. Ltd., Class H

    497,800       658,980  

Great Wall Motor Co. Ltd., Class H

    1,093,000       1,732,749  

Greentown China Holdings Ltd.

    259,000       511,955  

Greentown Service Group Co. Ltd.

    488,000       436,787  

Guangdong Investment Ltd.

    986,000       960,488  

Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. Ltd., Class H

    1,068,000       1,002,480  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI ACWI ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

China (continued)

   

H World Group Ltd., ADR

    69,453     $ 2,663,523  

Haidilao International Holding Ltd.(a)(b)(c)

    344,000       687,305  

Haier Smart Home Co. Ltd., Class H

    833,400       2,667,304  

Haitian International Holdings Ltd.

    196,000       469,052  

Haitong Securities Co. Ltd., Class H

    892,800       597,953  

Hangzhou Tigermed Consulting Co. Ltd., Class H(b)(c)

    50,600       525,560  

Hansoh Pharmaceutical Group Co. Ltd.(c)

    394,000       767,943  

Hengan International Group Co. Ltd.

    197,500       955,942  

Hopson Development Holdings Ltd.

    227,139       300,209  

Hua Hong Semiconductor Ltd.(a)(b)(c)

    182,000       545,126  

Huaneng Power International Inc., Class H(a)

    1,614,000       771,672  

Huatai Securities Co. Ltd., Class H(c)

    645,400       851,354  

Hutchmed China Ltd., ADR(a)(b)

    38,728       506,175  

Hygeia Healthcare Holdings Co. Ltd.(c)

    121,800       700,413  

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd., Class A

    4,276,791       2,775,943  

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd., Class H

    14,933,260       7,895,030  

Industrial Bank Co. Ltd., Class A

    936,000       2,467,436  

Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    401,500       2,131,510  

Inner Mongolia Yitai Coal Co. Ltd., Class B

    387,100       610,368  

Innovent Biologics Inc.(a)(c)

    376,500       1,573,789  

iQIYI Inc., ADR(a)(b)

    103,714       396,187  

JD Health International Inc.(a)(b)(c)

    339,650       2,576,255  

JD.com Inc., Class A

    630,226           18,801,246  

Jiangsu Expressway Co. Ltd., Class H

    350,000       305,432  

Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine Co. Ltd., Class A

    275,718       1,443,199  

Jiangsu Yanghe Brewery Joint-Stock Co. Ltd., Class A

    58,600       1,435,458  

Jiangxi Copper Co. Ltd., Class H

    375,000       459,376  

Jinxin Fertility Group Ltd.(c)

    528,500       410,642  

Jiumaojiu International Holdings Ltd.(c)

    307,000       667,995  

JOYY Inc., ADR

    19,738       511,017  

Kanzhun Ltd., ADR(a)(b)

    43,192       1,015,444  

KE Holdings Inc., ADR(a)(b)

    107,759       1,520,479  

Kingboard Holdings Ltd.

    282,000       825,049  

Kingdee International Software Group Co. Ltd.(a)(b)

    864,000       1,865,481  

Kingsoft Corp. Ltd.

    303,600       1,013,708  

Kuaishou Technology(a)(c)

    529,300       5,321,817  

Kunlun Energy Co. Ltd.

    1,192,000       877,511  

Kweichow Moutai Co. Ltd., Class A

    23,232       6,531,876  

Legend Biotech Corp., ADR(a)

    18,891       892,411  

Lenovo Group Ltd.(b)

    2,362,000       2,290,655  

Li Auto Inc., ADR(a)

    173,387       5,694,029  

Li Ning Co. Ltd.

    698,000       5,661,919  

Logan Group Co. Ltd.(b)(d)

    214,000       40,892  

Longfor Group Holdings Ltd.(c)

    506,000       1,690,732  

LONGi Green Energy Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    225,820       2,064,678  

Lufax Holding Ltd., ADR

    245,688       1,125,251  

Luxshare Precision Industry Co. Ltd., Class A

    279,340       1,405,957  

Luzhou Laojiao Co. Ltd., Class A

    35,100       1,156,374  

Meituan, Class B(a)(c)

    1,254,800       28,149,366  

Microport Scientific Corp.(a)

    289,000       681,415  

Ming Yuan Cloud Group Holdings Ltd.

    323,000       296,538  

Minth Group Ltd.

    244,000       652,270  

MMG Ltd.(a)(b)

    904,000       267,405  

Muyuan Foods Co. Ltd., Class A

    171,412       1,517,287  

NetEase Inc.

    623,090       11,655,995  

New China Life Insurance Co. Ltd., Class H

    231,500       551,671  

New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc.(a)

    470,030       1,288,516  

NIO Inc., ADR(a)

    401,562       7,922,818  

Nongfu Spring Co. Ltd., Class H(c)

    541,200       3,243,513  
Security   Shares     Value  

China (continued)

   

People’s Insurance Co. Group of China Ltd. (The), Class H

    1,986,000     $ 594,622  

PetroChina Co. Ltd., Class H

    6,376,000       2,977,333  

Pharmaron Beijing Co. Ltd., Class H(c)

    103,500       842,031  

PICC Property & Casualty Co. Ltd., Class H

    1,780,000       1,827,155  

Pinduoduo Inc., ADR(a)(b)

    139,671       6,845,276  

Ping An Bank Co. Ltd., Class A

    969,100       1,823,369  

Ping An Healthcare and Technology Co.
Ltd.(a)(b)(c)

    197,200       515,046  

Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China Ltd., Class A

    582,200       3,636,599  

Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China Ltd., Class H

    1,670,000       9,814,654  

Poly Developments and Holdings Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    823,199       2,031,815  

Pop Mart International Group Ltd.(c)

    153,600       351,204  

Postal Savings Bank of China Co. Ltd., Class A

    2,856,200       1,986,515  

Postal Savings Bank of China Co. Ltd.,
Class H(c)

    1,333,000       881,945  

RLX Technology Inc., ADR(a)(b)

    196,489       318,312  

SAIC Motor Corp. Ltd., Class A

    668,113       1,605,839  

Sany Heavy Equipment International Holdings Co. Ltd.(b)

    555,000       603,950  

Seazen Group Ltd.(a)

    534,000       183,003  

SF Holding Co. Ltd., Class A

    235,600       1,741,602  

Shandong Gold Mining Co. Ltd., Class H(b)(c)

    298,500       519,772  

Shandong Weigao Group Medical Polymer Co. Ltd., Class H

    835,600       1,045,219  

Shanghai Baosight Software Co. Ltd., Class B

    132,380       444,076  

Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group Co. Ltd., Class H

    210,000       761,028  

Shanghai Lujiazui Finance & Trade Zone Development Co. Ltd., Class B

    330,800       290,912  

Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co. Ltd., Class H

    258,500       389,279  

Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co. Ltd., Class A

    2,937,765       3,161,500  

Shanxi Xinghuacun Fen Wine Factory Co. Ltd., Class A

    32,100       1,303,655  

Shenzhen International Holdings Ltd.

    296,500       273,104  

Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co. Ltd., Class A

    31,800       1,365,950  

Shenzhou International Group Holdings Ltd.

    225,700       2,373,949  

Shimao Group Holdings Ltd.(b)(d)

    279,000       79,969  

Sino Biopharmaceutical Ltd.

    3,351,000       1,942,718  

Sinopharm Group Co. Ltd., Class H

    373,600       855,987  

Sinotruk Hong Kong Ltd.

    188,000       222,144  

Smoore International Holdings Ltd.(b)(c)

    536,000       1,237,851  

Sunac China Holdings Ltd.(d)

    673,000       171,467  

Sunny Optical Technology Group Co. Ltd.

    228,000       3,084,520  

TAL Education Group, ADR(a)

    126,310       621,445  

Tencent Holdings Ltd.

    1,877,600           72,567,008  

Tencent Music Entertainment Group, ADR(a)(b)

    210,271       885,241  

Tingyi Cayman Islands Holding Corp.

    750,000       1,234,640  

Tongcheng Travel Holdings Ltd.(a)

    431,200       824,287  

Topsports International Holdings Ltd.(c)

    512,000       427,064  

TravelSky Technology Ltd., Class H

    374,000       619,842  

Trip.com Group Ltd., ADR(a)(b)

    164,600       4,243,388  

Tsingtao Brewery Co. Ltd., Class H

    206,000       2,012,226  

Uni-President China Holdings Ltd.

    586,000       536,051  

Vipshop Holdings Ltd., ADR(a)(b)

    137,835       1,262,569  

Wanhua Chemical Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    150,453       1,868,302  

Want Want China Holdings Ltd.(b)

    1,672,000       1,360,740  

Weibo Corp., ADR(a)(b)

    20,779       399,372  

Weichai Power Co. Ltd., Class H

    649,000       927,868  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI ACWI ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

China (continued)

   

Wens Foodstuffs Group Co. Ltd., Class A(a)

    712,016     $ 2,538,554  

Wharf Holdings Ltd. (The)

    404,200       1,478,117  

Wuliangye Yibin Co. Ltd., Class A

    103,000       2,725,658  

WuXi AppTec Co. Ltd., Class A

    138,659       1,918,293  

WuXi AppTec Co. Ltd., Class H(c)

    57,212       693,076  

Wuxi Biologics Cayman Inc., New(a)(c)

    1,095,500       10,486,251  

Xiaomi Corp., Class B(a)(c)

    4,564,600       7,179,136  

Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology Co. Ltd., Class H

    319,600       570,965  

Xinyi Solar Holdings Ltd.

    1,524,000       2,588,987  

XPeng Inc., ADR(a)(b)

    134,024       3,274,206  

Xtep International Holdings Ltd.

    379,500       617,171  

Yadea Group Holdings Ltd.(c)

    446,000       961,858  

Yankuang Energy Group Co. Ltd., Class H

    576,000       1,799,891  

Yihai International Holding Ltd.

    194,000       568,278  

Yuexiu Property Co. Ltd.

    381,000       475,988  

Yum China Holdings Inc.(b)

    137,505       6,697,869  

Zai Lab Ltd., ADR(a)(b)

    32,234       1,306,444  

Zhejiang Expressway Co. Ltd., Class H

    528,000       424,972  

ZhongAn Online P&C Insurance Co. Ltd., Class H(a)(b)(c)

    208,900       530,442  

Zhongsheng Group Holdings Ltd.

    187,000       1,070,562  

Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric Co. Ltd.

    182,400       783,290  

Zijin Mining Group Co. Ltd., Class H

    2,048,000       2,399,869  

Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co. Ltd., Class H

    637,800       331,595  

ZTE Corp., Class H

    229,200       493,225  

ZTO Express Cayman Inc., ADR(b)

    126,930       3,248,139  
   

 

 

 
      619,791,081  
Colombia — 0.0%            

Ecopetrol SA

    2,735,222       1,454,702  

Interconexion Electrica SA ESP

    26,649       128,054  
   

 

 

 
      1,582,756  
Czech Republic — 0.0%            

CEZ AS

    80,814       3,672,446  

Komercni Banka AS

    47,505       1,200,281  
   

 

 

 
      4,872,727  
Denmark — 0.7%            

AP Moller - Maersk A/S, Class A

    2,102       5,631,205  

AP Moller - Maersk A/S, Class B, NVS

    588       1,605,436  

Carlsberg A/S, Class B

    34,249       4,429,830  

Chr Hansen Holding A/S

    34,978       2,289,409  

Coloplast A/S, Class B

    30,865       3,612,406  

Danske Bank A/S

    208,578       2,916,817  

Demant A/S(a)

    24,815       945,345  

DSV A/S

    64,217       10,820,622  

Genmab A/S(a)

    21,348       7,596,043  

GN Store Nord A/S

    37,562       1,308,063  

Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B

    519,181       60,470,960  

Novozymes A/S, Class B

    67,346       4,302,080  

Orsted A/S(c)

    51,707       6,019,555  

Pandora A/S

    34,863       2,590,032  

Tryg A/S

    127,055       2,897,025  

Vestas Wind Systems A/S

    318,016       8,358,645  
   

 

 

 
          125,793,473  
Egypt — 0.0%            

Commercial International Bank Egypt SAE

    423,208       848,814  
   

 

 

 
Security   Shares     Value  

Finland — 0.3%

   

Elisa OYJ

    32,204     $ 1,781,045  

Fortum OYJ

    154,616       1,735,455  

Kesko OYJ, Class B

    86,900       2,149,312  

Kone OYJ, Class B

    76,639       3,502,512  

Neste OYJ

    134,700       6,926,447  

Nokia OYJ

    1,686,399       8,783,744  

Nordea Bank Abp

    972,471       9,588,530  

Orion OYJ, Class B

    27,418       1,308,867  

Sampo OYJ, Class A

    152,650       6,594,897  

Stora Enso OYJ, Class R

    201,732       3,119,924  

UPM-Kymmene OYJ

    170,155       5,392,171  

Wartsila OYJ Abp

    175,448       1,541,579  
   

 

 

 
      52,424,483  
France — 2.7%            

Accor SA(a)

    71,958       1,867,231  

Aeroports de Paris(a)

    5,652       780,947  

Air Liquide SA

    164,605       22,630,285  

Airbus SE

    182,889       19,719,400  

Alstom SA(b)

    93,316       2,217,719  

Amundi SA(c)

    12,544       681,074  

ArcelorMittal SA

    186,516       4,602,083  

Arkema SA

    26,955       2,553,597  

AXA SA

    553,747       12,759,720  

BioMerieux

    10,445       1,130,539  

BNP Paribas SA

    338,194       15,978,750  

Bollore SE

    77,745       392,524  

Bouygues SA(b)

    82,656       2,498,669  

Bureau Veritas SA

    30,201       832,962  

Capgemini SE

    54,505       10,396,111  

Carrefour SA

    199,272       3,396,002  

Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin SCA

    236,048       6,605,700  

Cie. de Saint-Gobain

    166,937       7,784,242  

Covivio

    9,045       572,038  

Credit Agricole SA

    352,094       3,244,134  

Danone SA

    190,587       10,508,806  

Dassault Systemes SE

    164,019       7,035,049  

Edenred

    92,551       4,750,689  

Eiffage SA(b)

    15,205       1,426,822  

Electricite de France SA

    147,922       1,796,402  

Engie SA

    574,822       7,111,892  

EssilorLuxottica SA

    90,943       14,258,256  

Eurazeo SE

    3,235       231,068  

Eurofins Scientific SE

    31,663       2,468,396  

Gecina SA

    5,927       607,699  

Getlink SE

    204,214       4,087,205  

Hermes International

    9,873       13,545,201  

Ipsen SA

    10,773       1,089,766  

Kering SA

    23,450       13,424,913  

Klepierre SA

    40,707       904,511  

La Francaise des Jeux SAEM(c)

    29,576       1,056,396  

Legrand SA

    89,851       7,355,977  

L’Oreal SA

    75,914       28,699,843  

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE

    84,581           58,729,155  

Orange SA

    434,726       4,442,218  

Pernod Ricard SA

    68,150       13,387,682  

Publicis Groupe SA

    85,528       4,551,402  

Remy Cointreau SA

    4,015       793,192  

Renault SA(a)

    68,412       2,022,558  

Safran SA

    103,166       11,339,546  

Sanofi

    350,317       34,812,234  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI ACWI ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

France (continued)

   

Sartorius Stedim Biotech

    7,176     $ 2,870,682  

Schneider Electric SE

    174,389       24,118,666  

SEB SA

    5,107       429,960  

Societe Generale SA

    231,568       5,188,603  

Sodexo SA

    14,360       1,166,801  

Teleperformance

    12,730       4,256,924  

Thales SA

    26,854       3,339,553  

TotalEnergies SE

    772,179       39,440,860  

Ubisoft Entertainment SA(a)

    32,599       1,387,883  

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield(a)(b)

    39,422       2,238,568  

Valeo

    79,102       1,699,113  

Veolia Environnement SA

    223,668       5,594,125  

Vinci SA

    160,531       15,388,300  

Vivendi SE

    240,478       2,282,938  

Wendel SE

    16,579       1,525,925  

Worldline SA/France(a)(c)

    76,834       3,391,309  
   

 

 

 
          485,400,815  
Germany — 1.7%            

adidas AG

    53,921       9,327,873  

Allianz SE, Registered

    121,672       22,096,376  

Aroundtown SA(b)

    279,398       896,039  

BASF SE

    281,107       12,527,582  

Bayer AG, Registered

    303,464       17,701,127  

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

    109,179       8,921,379  

Bechtle AG

    27,051       1,251,213  

Beiersdorf AG

    28,546       2,943,798  

Brenntag SE

    30,873       2,168,677  

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG, Bearer

    10,635       1,552,070  

Commerzbank AG(a)

    336,310       2,304,103  

Continental AG

    33,989       2,421,415  

Covestro AG(c)

    66,717       2,250,056  

Daimler Truck Holding AG(a)

    137,773       3,764,641  

Delivery Hero SE(a)(c)

    49,807       2,403,006  

Deutsche Bank AG, Registered

    638,104       5,581,465  

Deutsche Boerse AG

    60,151       10,500,277  

Deutsche Lufthansa AG, Registered(a)(b)

    138,276       851,207  

Deutsche Post AG, Registered

    304,343       12,155,418  

Deutsche Telekom AG, Registered

    1,009,012       19,170,194  

E.ON SE

    710,927       6,390,594  

Evonik Industries AG

    44,116       940,980  

Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA

    58,963       2,185,963  

Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA

    127,580       3,264,639  

GEA Group AG

    61,825       2,307,778  

Hannover Rueck SE

    12,410       1,760,322  

HeidelbergCement AG

    43,873       2,234,759  

HelloFresh SE(a)

    54,884       1,516,979  

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

    35,670       2,249,164  

Infineon Technologies AG

    421,403       11,556,752  

KION Group AG

    15,807       720,998  

Knorr-Bremse AG

    14,044       836,679  

LEG Immobilien SE

    18,126       1,646,661  

Mercedes-Benz Group AG

    247,875       14,618,176  

Merck KGaA

    43,138       8,216,090  

MTU Aero Engines AG

    18,003       3,480,221  

Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG in Muenchen, Registered

    42,949       9,736,796  

Nemetschek SE

    21,863       1,463,653  

Puma SE

    34,809       2,350,435  

QIAGEN NV(a)

    55,502       2,781,581  

Rational AG

    1,032       719,351  
Security   Shares     Value  

Germany (continued)

   

Rheinmetall AG

    13,203     $ 2,421,127  

RWE AG

    200,379       8,243,180  

SAP SE

    319,755       29,824,415  

Scout24 SE(c)

    28,719       1,641,822  

Siemens AG, Registered

    232,932       25,982,158  

Siemens Healthineers AG(c)

    64,719       3,316,436  

Symrise AG

    33,493       3,908,151  

Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG

    210,293       559,091  

Uniper SE(b)

    39,844       266,213  

United Internet AG, Registered

    24,593       647,808  

Volkswagen AG

    2,686       532,010  

Vonovia SE

    223,654       7,452,105  

Zalando SE(a)(c)

    68,976       1,941,889  
   

 

 

 
          308,502,892  
Greece — 0.0%            

Hellenic Telecommunications Organization SA

    56,482       972,504  

JUMBO SA

    65,225       1,011,300  

OPAP SA

    37,262       516,239  
   

 

 

 
      2,500,043  
Hong Kong — 0.8%            

AIA Group Ltd.

    3,747,600       37,650,801  

Alibaba Pictures Group Ltd.(a)

    3,820,000       325,949  

BOC Hong Kong Holdings Ltd.

    1,096,500       3,966,385  

Budweiser Brewing Co. APAC Ltd.(c)

    567,000       1,569,986  

Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Ltd.

    555,800       1,099,238  

CK Asset Holdings Ltd.

    653,516       4,626,715  

CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd.

    804,516       5,336,577  

CK Infrastructure Holdings Ltd.

    215,000       1,348,216  

CLP Holdings Ltd.

    513,500       4,354,259  

ESR Group Ltd.(a)(c)

    745,400       1,938,358  

Futu Holdings Ltd., ADR(a)(b)

    22,276       926,682  

Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd.

    586,000       3,486,157  

Hang Lung Properties Ltd.

    610,000       1,112,941  

Hang Seng Bank Ltd.

    228,700       3,689,072  

Henderson Land Development Co. Ltd.

    299,003       1,040,873  

HK Electric Investments & HK Electric Investments Ltd., Class SS

    1,345,500       1,216,965  

HKT Trust & HKT Ltd., Class SS

    1,215,000       1,702,355  

Hong Kong & China Gas Co. Ltd.

    3,778,040       3,990,110  

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd.

    357,000       16,382,885  

Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd.(b)

    365,600       1,900,411  

Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd.

    58,100       3,068,599  

Kingboard Laminates Holdings Ltd.

    494,000       452,743  

Link REIT

    650,000       5,443,314  

MTR Corp. Ltd.

    432,500       2,290,306  

New World Development Co. Ltd.

    483,916       1,618,165  

Nine Dragons Paper Holdings Ltd.

    366,000       301,856  

Orient Overseas International Ltd.

    40,000       1,394,029  

Power Assets Holdings Ltd.

    450,000       2,946,485  

Sands China Ltd.(a)

    715,200       1,677,530  

Sino Land Co. Ltd.

    550,000       817,210  

SITC International Holdings Co. Ltd.

    441,000       1,501,572  

Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd.

    429,500       5,126,998  

Swire Pacific Ltd., Class A

    136,000       774,536  

Swire Properties Ltd.

    195,800       466,538  

Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd.

    407,500       4,521,873  

Vinda International Holdings Ltd.

    204,000       541,841  

WH Group Ltd.(c)

    3,430,500       2,598,044  

Wharf Real Estate Investment Co. Ltd.

    476,200       2,119,665  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI ACWI ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Hong Kong (continued)

   

Xinyi Glass Holdings Ltd.

    547,000     $ 1,078,866  
   

 

 

 
          136,405,105  
Hungary — 0.0%            

MOL Hungarian Oil & Gas PLC

    58,719       432,314  

OTP Bank Nyrt

    82,440       1,701,923  

Richter Gedeon Nyrt

    14,254       291,569  
   

 

 

 
      2,425,806  
India — 1.5%            

Adani Enterprises Ltd.

    88,206       2,869,934  

Adani Green Energy Ltd.(a)

    113,060       3,116,220  

Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd.

    191,696       1,852,882  

Adani Power Ltd.(a)

    228,935       913,174  

Adani Total Gas Ltd.

    86,659       3,428,110  

Adani Transmission Ltd.(a)

    88,206       3,476,396  

Ambuja Cements Ltd.

    124,367       589,911  

Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd.

    36,341       1,939,571  

Asian Paints Ltd.

    138,671       5,858,134  

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd.

    116,547       806,121  

Avenue Supermarts Ltd.(a)(c)

    50,019       2,690,312  

Axis Bank Ltd.

    577,306       5,304,169  

Bajaj Auto Ltd.

    20,243       1,002,298  

Bajaj Finance Ltd.

    90,928       8,322,228  

Bajaj Finserv Ltd.

    14,311       2,732,808  

Bandhan Bank Ltd.(c)

    184,727       647,128  

Bharat Electronics Ltd.

    359,504       1,250,583  

Bharat Forge Ltd.

    59,083       547,640  

Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd.

    230,953       965,012  

Bharti Airtel Ltd.(a)

    785,662       6,737,240  

Biocon Ltd.

    133,312       518,111  

Britannia Industries Ltd.

    36,816       1,816,013  

Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co. Ltd.

    150,203       1,334,389  

Cipla Ltd.

    164,158       2,029,279  

Coal India Ltd.

    251,707       672,403  

Colgate-Palmolive India Ltd.

    32,670       655,194  

Container Corp. of India Ltd.

    90,484       816,085  

Dabur India Ltd.

    179,025       1,322,446  

Divi’s Laboratories Ltd.

    46,737       2,267,202  

DLF Ltd.

    194,177       950,214  

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.

    41,253       2,134,600  

Eicher Motors Ltd.

    48,307       1,892,521  

GAIL India Ltd.

    451,947       837,858  

Godrej Consumer Products Ltd.(a)

    94,801       1,023,770  

Godrej Properties Ltd.(a)

    37,086       708,487  

Grasim Industries Ltd.

    92,757       1,849,211  

Havells India Ltd.

    78,137       1,236,382  

HCL Technologies Ltd.

    361,228       4,344,129  

HDFC Life Insurance Co. Ltd.(c)

    304,612       2,141,055  

Hero MotoCorp Ltd.

    39,259       1,401,661  

Hindalco Industries Ltd.

    458,430       2,412,822  

Hindustan Unilever Ltd.

    266,711       8,909,971  

Housing Development Finance Corp. Ltd.

    548,302       16,546,556  

ICICI Bank Ltd.

    1,412,389       14,689,912  

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd.(c)

    50,179       774,639  

Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp. Ltd.

    83,845       678,219  

Indraprastha Gas Ltd.

    104,676       458,779  

Info Edge India Ltd.

    28,092       1,543,540  

Infosys Ltd.

    1,053,183       20,659,471  

InterGlobe Aviation Ltd.(a)(c)

    39,590       938,769  

ITC Ltd.

    1,050,326       4,027,906  
Security   Shares     Value  

India (continued)

   

JSW Steel Ltd.

    292,778     $ 2,332,048  

Jubilant Foodworks Ltd.

    133,601       932,666  

Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.

    198,495       4,558,614  

Larsen & Toubro Infotech Ltd.(c)

    14,120       847,529  

Larsen & Toubro Ltd.

    212,581       4,872,098  

Lupin Ltd.

    94,058       766,157  

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.

    259,766       3,832,849  

Marico Ltd.

    148,901       976,032  

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.

    43,637       4,855,891  

Mindtree Ltd.

    22,539       976,418  

Nestle India Ltd.

    9,534       2,334,835  

NTPC Ltd.

    1,237,756       2,393,789  

Oil & Natural Gas Corp. Ltd.

    689,900       1,171,166  

Page Industries Ltd.

    1,783       1,102,668  

PI Industries Ltd.

    20,687       808,939  

Pidilite Industries Ltd.

    44,530       1,381,424  

Piramal Enterprises Ltd.

    34,329       770,396  

Power Grid Corp. of India Ltd.

    776,182       2,101,948  

Reliance Industries Ltd.

    904,758       28,775,216  

Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd.

    340,369       549,367  

SBI Life Insurance Co. Ltd.(c)

    149,703       2,452,376  

Shree Cement Ltd.

    3,284       852,360  

Shriram Transport Finance Co. Ltd.

    68,768       1,203,725  

Siemens Ltd.

    19,968       680,604  

SRF Ltd.

    48,864       1,504,346  

State Bank of India

    613,932       4,114,003  

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

    305,818       3,647,556  

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.

    293,445       12,274,447  

Tata Consumer Products Ltd.

    210,744       2,163,977  

Tata Elxsi Ltd.

    11,103       1,223,897  

Tata Motors Ltd.(a)

    550,244       3,139,524  

Tata Power Co. Ltd. (The)

    486,301       1,369,025  

Tata Steel Ltd.

    2,398,680       3,264,764  

Tech Mahindra Ltd.

    213,352       2,837,030  

Titan Co. Ltd.

    116,192       3,460,394  

Trent Ltd.

    37,257       598,698  

UltraTech Cement Ltd.

    32,785       2,717,489  

UPL Ltd.

    177,005       1,660,579  

Vedanta Ltd.

    221,160       712,324  

Wipro Ltd.

    437,985       2,337,005  

Yes Bank Ltd.(a)

    1,743,745       329,836  

Zomato Ltd.(a)

    559,172       332,366  
   

 

 

 
          275,857,840  
Indonesia — 0.2%            

Adaro Energy Indonesia Tbk PT

    4,744,900       1,041,877  

Adaro Minerals Indonesia Tbk PT(a)

    3,210,500       400,309  

Aneka Tambang Tbk

    2,576,500       340,359  

Astra International Tbk PT

    7,726,300       3,299,887  

Bank Central Asia Tbk PT

    14,226,800       7,074,417  

Bank Jago Tbk PT(a)

    1,396,700       998,093  

Bank Mandiri Persero Tbk PT

    5,381,014       3,012,067  

Bank Negara Indonesia Persero Tbk PT

    3,474,288       1,843,859  

Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero Tbk PT

    20,544,730       6,064,656  

Barito Pacific Tbk PT

    7,598,500       461,577  

Charoen Pokphand Indonesia Tbk PT

    2,851,145       1,076,448  

Gudang Garam Tbk PT

    125,300       235,274  

Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper Tbk PT

    682,500       349,987  

Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk PT

    3,049,600       1,398,700  

Kalbe Farma Tbk PT

    8,902,700       972,822  

Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk PT(a)

    4,764,832       1,307,700  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI ACWI ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Indonesia (continued)

   

Semen Indonesia Persero Tbk PT

    1,576,000     $ 694,456  

Sumber Alfaria Trijaya Tbk PT

    5,609,700       710,168  

Telkom Indonesia Persero Tbk PT

    13,508,500       3,858,298  

Unilever Indonesia Tbk PT

    3,064,100       933,014  

United Tractors Tbk PT

    851,106       1,860,017  
   

 

 

 
      37,933,985  
Ireland — 0.6%            

CRH PLC

    267,370       10,260,094  

Flutter Entertainment PLC, Class DI(a)

    47,140       4,732,828  

James Hardie Industries PLC

    135,303       3,341,538  

Kerry Group PLC, Class A

    64,041       6,759,599  

Kingspan Group PLC

    28,810       1,864,816  

Linde PLC

    157,825       47,663,150  

Seagate Technology Holdings PLC

    66,450       5,314,671  

Smurfit Kappa Group PLC

    103,642       3,756,753  

STERIS PLC

    25,289       5,706,463  

Trane Technologies PLC

    75,616       11,114,796  
   

 

 

 
      100,514,708  
Israel — 0.2%            

Azrieli Group Ltd.

    10,219       819,124  

Bank Hapoalim BM

    207,863       1,937,284  

Bank Leumi Le-Israel BM

    273,349       2,657,939  

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.(a)

    29,582       3,685,917  

CyberArk Software Ltd.(a)(b)

    11,340       1,475,674  

Elbit Systems Ltd.(b)

    9,213       2,125,747  

ICL Group Ltd.

    316,677       2,885,693  

Isracard Ltd.

    2       6  

Israel Discount Bank Ltd., Class A

    254,417       1,446,579  

Kornit Digital Ltd.(a)

    16,093       437,890  

Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Ltd.

    75,033       2,789,430  

Nice Ltd.(a)

    21,030       4,489,848  

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries
Ltd., ADR(a)(b)

    357,998       3,358,021  

Tower Semiconductor Ltd.(a)

    35,339       1,684,537  

Wix.com Ltd.(a)(b)

    17,393       1,031,927  

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.

    25,155       1,253,222  
   

 

 

 
          32,078,838  
Italy — 0.5%            

Amplifon SpA

    32,817       1,085,197  

Assicurazioni Generali SpA

    304,638       4,554,230  

Atlantia SpA

    161,534       3,733,154  

DiaSorin SpA

    7,892       1,097,323  

Enel SpA

    2,433,240       12,266,606  

Eni SpA

    743,379       8,935,846  

Ferrari NV

    40,150       8,526,344  

FinecoBank Banca Fineco SpA

    157,701       1,959,902  

Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA(c)

    45,609       479,276  

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA

    4,629,842       8,221,712  

Mediobanca Banca di Credito Finanziario SpA

    256,574       2,200,561  

Moncler SpA

    42,539       2,132,432  

Nexi SpA(a)(c)

    162,117       1,472,353  

Poste Italiane SpA(c)

    103,000       865,232  

Prysmian SpA

    53,729       1,708,415  

Recordati Industria Chimica e Farmaceutica SpA

    57,548       2,552,213  

Snam SpA

    730,054       3,663,070  

Stellantis NV

    638,587       9,170,270  

Telecom Italia SpA/Milano(a)(b)

    3,170,292       703,359  

Tenaris SA

    177,613       2,485,522  

Terna - Rete Elettrica Nazionale

    656,508       5,026,096  
Security   Shares     Value  

Italy (continued)

   

UniCredit SpA

    643,808     $ 6,367,059  
   

 

 

 
      89,206,172  
Japan — 5.4%            

Advantest Corp.

    53,500       3,182,018  

Aeon Co. Ltd.

    185,200       3,734,912  

AGC Inc.

    58,300       2,125,223  

Aisin Corp.

    44,000       1,306,738  

Ajinomoto Co. Inc.

    138,600       3,647,394  

Asahi Group Holdings Ltd.

    135,500       4,710,839  

Asahi Intecc Co. Ltd.

    69,100       1,278,352  

Asahi Kasei Corp.

    427,200       3,427,171  

Astellas Pharma Inc.

    568,500       8,903,497  

Azbil Corp.

    28,300       851,919  

Bandai Namco Holdings Inc.

    57,300       4,476,414  

Bridgestone Corp.

    162,200       6,326,750  

Brother Industries Ltd.

    80,500       1,507,880  

Canon Inc.

    281,600       6,662,042  

Capcom Co. Ltd.

    56,900       1,581,679  

Central Japan Railway Co.

    38,500       4,508,230  

Chubu Electric Power Co. Inc.

    166,400       1,775,057  

Chugai Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    206,900       5,812,397  

Concordia Financial Group Ltd.

    677,600       2,305,194  

CyberAgent Inc.

    119,900       1,196,410  

Dai Nippon Printing Co. Ltd.

    92,000       2,030,194  

Daifuku Co. Ltd.

    28,300       1,804,593  

Dai-ichi Life Holdings Inc.

    321,500       5,592,453  

Daiichi Sankyo Co. Ltd.

    540,500       14,331,197  

Daikin Industries Ltd.

    73,400       12,872,762  

Daito Trust Construction Co. Ltd.

    17,400       1,649,565  

Daiwa House Industry Co. Ltd.

    152,400       3,765,510  

Daiwa House REIT Investment Corp.

    903       2,173,336  

Daiwa Securities Group Inc.

    446,200       2,059,759  

Denso Corp.

    126,600       6,924,395  

Dentsu Group Inc.

    66,500       2,322,948  

Disco Corp.

    9,000       2,198,967  

East Japan Railway Co.

    77,600       4,051,260  

Eisai Co. Ltd.

    71,000       3,251,433  

ENEOS Holdings Inc.

    967,980       3,744,536  

FANUC Corp.

    59,800       10,313,136  

Fast Retailing Co. Ltd.

    16,800       10,173,917  

Fuji Electric Co. Ltd.

    40,700       1,838,251  

FUJIFILM Holdings Corp.

    111,300       6,357,681  

Fujitsu Ltd.

    57,900       7,762,210  

GLP J-Reit

    1,710       2,248,913  

GMO Payment Gateway Inc.

    14,200       1,180,061  

Hakuhodo DY Holdings Inc.

    66,300       681,938  

Hamamatsu Photonics KK

    53,700       2,440,175  

Hankyu Hanshin Holdings Inc.

    66,400       1,926,047  

Hikari Tsushin Inc.

    6,500       716,223  

Hirose Electric Co. Ltd.

    12,800       1,838,918  

Hitachi Ltd.

    281,100       14,231,543  

Hitachi Metals Ltd.(a)

    78,900       1,213,234  

Honda Motor Co. Ltd.

    475,800           12,193,411  

Hoshizaki Corp.

    31,200       930,759  

Hoya Corp.

    112,400       11,261,540  

Hulic Co. Ltd.

    124,800       1,000,907  

Ibiden Co. Ltd.

    36,500       1,077,171  

Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd.

    65,400       1,700,714  

Iida Group Holdings Co. Ltd.

    36,200       592,681  

Inpex Corp.

    319,800       3,665,475  
 

 

 

S C H E D U L E   O F   I N V E S T M E N T S

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI ACWI ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Japan (continued)

   

Isuzu Motors Ltd.

    173,100     $ 1,898,665  

Ito En Ltd.

    22,300       1,050,805  

ITOCHU Corp.

    341,900       9,952,593  

Itochu Techno-Solutions Corp.

    33,500       897,790  

Japan Exchange Group Inc.

    144,500       2,297,656  

Japan Metropolitan Fund Invest

    2,328       1,897,066  

Japan Post Bank Co. Ltd.(b)

    245,700       1,965,516  

Japan Post Holdings Co. Ltd.

    856,800       6,168,815  

Japan Post Insurance Co. Ltd.

    50,200       811,626  

Japan Real Estate Investment Corp.

    361       1,743,255  

Japan Tobacco Inc.

    342,800       6,155,184  

JFE Holdings Inc.

    148,400       1,673,187  

JSR Corp.

    63,100       1,747,740  

Kajima Corp.

    224,400       2,561,683  

Kakaku.com Inc.

    47,400       928,407  

Kansai Electric Power Co. Inc. (The)

    237,500       2,407,948  

Kao Corp.

    158,700       6,902,560  

KDDI Corp.

    502,200       16,101,696  

Keio Corp.

    29,800       1,141,045  

Keisei Electric Railway Co. Ltd.

    43,200       1,184,407  

Keyence Corp.

    59,000       23,384,184  

Kikkoman Corp.

    44,300       2,626,756  

Kintetsu Group Holdings Co. Ltd.

    50,800       1,678,784  

Kirin Holdings Co. Ltd.

    248,100       4,080,836  

Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    18,400       1,225,806  

Kobe Bussan Co. Ltd.

    45,000       1,282,732  

Koei Tecmo Holdings Co. Ltd.

    14,000       488,745  

Koito Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    31,400       1,032,171  

Komatsu Ltd.

    263,300       6,087,067  

Konami Group Corp.

    28,100       1,660,863  

Kose Corp.

    9,700       865,840  

Kubota Corp.

    322,000       5,346,275  

Kurita Water Industries Ltd.

    27,200       1,103,220  

Kyocera Corp.

    106,300       5,909,096  

Kyowa Kirin Co. Ltd.

    80,900       1,907,236  

Lasertec Corp.

    22,700       3,249,960  

Lixil Corp.

    77,400       1,601,811  

M3 Inc.

    127,800       4,452,541  

Makita Corp.

    62,900       1,537,179  

Marubeni Corp.

    561,900       5,226,943  

Mazda Motor Corp.

    233,800       1,970,834  

McDonald’s Holdings Co. Japan Ltd.

    43,200       1,621,531  

MEIJI Holdings Co. Ltd.

    36,600       1,910,886  

MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc.

    123,200       2,216,137  

MISUMI Group Inc.

    98,500       2,450,513  

Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp.

    367,800       2,068,333  

Mitsubishi Corp.

    377,100       11,207,139  

Mitsubishi Electric Corp.

    550,800       5,813,268  

Mitsubishi Estate Co. Ltd.

    326,700       4,852,020  

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.

    90,900       3,375,341  

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc.

    3,890,400           21,920,427  

Mitsui & Co. Ltd.

    446,100       9,841,975  

Mitsui Chemicals Inc.

    45,000       947,891  

Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd.

    248,500       5,553,829  

Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd.

    103,500       2,838,063  

Mizuho Financial Group Inc.

    727,490       8,676,317  

MonotaRO Co. Ltd.

    86,300       1,540,915  

MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings Inc.

    134,400       4,358,772  

Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    171,900       10,040,799  

NEC Corp.

    63,900       2,358,832  
Security   Shares     Value  

Japan (continued)

   

Nexon Co. Ltd.

    146,400     $ 3,323,588  

NGK Insulators Ltd.

    79,500       1,162,785  

Nidec Corp.

    131,300       9,124,568  

Nihon M&A Center Holdings Inc.

    113,800       1,522,876  

Nintendo Co. Ltd.

    34,300           15,338,036  

Nippon Building Fund Inc.

    505       2,678,897  

Nippon Express Holdings Inc.

    16,900       1,009,866  

Nippon Paint Holdings Co. Ltd.

    253,700       1,939,327  

Nippon Prologis REIT Inc.

    833       2,166,221  

Nippon Sanso Holdings Corp.

    55,200       930,820  

Nippon Shinyaku Co. Ltd.

    16,400       1,015,022  

Nippon Steel Corp.

    254,234       3,783,060  

Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.

    371,500       10,612,016  

Nippon Yusen KK

    47,200       3,707,622  

Nissan Chemical Corp.

    38,200       1,953,285  

Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.

    697,700       2,653,256  

Nisshin Seifun Group Inc.

    71,500       880,125  

Nissin Foods Holdings Co. Ltd.

    25,300       1,832,380  

Nitori Holdings Co. Ltd.

    24,100       2,549,746  

Nitto Denko Corp.

    38,300       2,466,339  

Nomura Holdings Inc.

    975,700       3,722,794  

Nomura Real Estate Holdings Inc.

    26,300       638,021  

Nomura Real Estate Master Fund Inc.

    1,365       1,710,059  

Nomura Research Institute Ltd.

    98,400       2,956,359  

NTT Data Corp.

    178,300       2,698,570  

Obayashi Corp.

    341,700       2,513,011  

Obic Co. Ltd.

    18,800       3,005,549  

Odakyu Electric Railway Co. Ltd.

    78,200       1,121,577  

Oji Holdings Corp.

    194,000       808,816  

Olympus Corp.

    355,800       7,614,887  

Omron Corp.

    46,800       2,617,430  

Ono Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    115,700       3,253,357  

Open House Group Co. Ltd.

    28,800       1,256,406  

Oracle Corp. Japan

    13,700       854,444  

Oriental Land Co. Ltd./Japan

    57,800       8,775,699  

ORIX Corp.

    377,700       6,731,301  

Osaka Gas Co. Ltd.

    119,600       2,150,180  

Otsuka Corp.

    30,800       960,519  

Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd.

    119,700       4,276,037  

Pan Pacific International Holdings Corp.

    117,900       1,835,758  

Panasonic Holdings Corp.

    680,400       5,617,475  

Persol Holdings Co. Ltd.

    64,000       1,324,914  

Rakuten Group Inc.

    260,500       1,291,438  

Recruit Holdings Co. Ltd.

    426,300       15,932,123  

Renesas Electronics Corp.(a)

    367,400       3,499,429  

Resona Holdings Inc.

    669,000       2,599,899  

Ricoh Co. Ltd.

    195,100       1,569,201  

Rohm Co. Ltd.

    24,800       1,840,423  

SBI Holdings Inc/Japan

    75,630       1,534,338  

SCSK Corp.

    53,300       938,626  

Secom Co. Ltd.

    56,500       3,773,639  

Seiko Epson Corp.

    85,400       1,282,936  

Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd.

    129,800       1,826,216  

Sekisui House Ltd.

    157,400       2,787,774  

Seven & i Holdings Co. Ltd.

    223,700       9,118,058  

SG Holdings Co. Ltd.

    96,900       1,849,291  

Sharp Corp./Japan(b)

    53,700       432,231  

Shimadzu Corp.

    75,900       2,700,441  

Shimano Inc.

    20,000       3,340,924  

Shimizu Corp.

    141,500       802,113  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI ACWI ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Japan (continued)

   

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd.

    116,600     $ 14,935,787  

Shionogi & Co. Ltd.

    78,700       4,036,637  

Shiseido Co. Ltd.

    120,100       4,940,099  

Shizuoka Bank Ltd. (The)

    286,700       1,734,941  

SMC Corp.

    16,300       8,033,231  

SoftBank Corp.

    873,600       10,100,783  

SoftBank Group Corp.

    353,700       14,857,796  

Sompo Holdings Inc.

    79,400       3,543,718  

Sony Group Corp.

    379,700       32,209,157  

Square Enix Holdings Co. Ltd.

    25,100       1,164,635  

Subaru Corp.

    175,100       3,046,898  

SUMCO Corp.

    102,000       1,427,257  

Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd.

    423,700       1,665,111  

Sumitomo Corp.

    363,800       5,115,010  

Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.

    227,600       2,537,464  

Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd.

    71,400       2,245,088  

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc.

    374,800       11,758,259  

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc.

    102,208       3,357,456  

Sumitomo Realty & Development Co. Ltd.

    80,300       2,217,329  

Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd.

    41,700       1,645,375  

Suzuki Motor Corp.

    112,100       3,674,563  

Sysmex Corp.

    47,400       3,318,561  

T&D Holdings Inc.

    179,500       2,031,588  

Taisei Corp.

    87,500       2,791,845  

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    470,934       13,817,294  

TDK Corp.

    115,300       3,631,333  

Terumo Corp.

    198,800       6,787,746  

TIS Inc.

    79,300       2,248,482  

Tobu Railway Co. Ltd.

    63,900       1,517,298  

Toho Co. Ltd./Tokyo

    47,800       1,898,174  

Tokio Marine Holdings Inc.

    187,600       10,982,089  

Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings Inc.(a)

    484,200       1,905,503  

Tokyo Electron Ltd.

    44,100       15,178,931  

Tokyo Gas Co. Ltd.

    121,800       2,392,263  

Tokyu Corp.

    146,100       1,791,416  

Toppan Inc.

    95,700       1,628,379  

Toray Industries Inc.

    448,400       2,456,038  

Toshiba Corp.

    117,600       4,770,741  

Tosoh Corp.

    64,600       842,074  

TOTO Ltd.

    37,700       1,284,132  

Toyota Industries Corp.

    35,600       2,167,664  

Toyota Motor Corp.

    3,239,600       52,582,025  

Toyota Tsusho Corp.

    56,400       1,924,900  

Trend Micro Inc/Japan

    39,700       2,307,134  

Unicharm Corp.

    124,400       4,506,046  

USS Co. Ltd.

    108,300       2,125,119  

Welcia Holdings Co. Ltd.

    33,600       750,453  

West Japan Railway Co.

    57,400       2,108,343  

Yakult Honsha Co. Ltd.

    40,500       2,466,429  

Yamaha Corp.

    38,200       1,629,385  

Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd.

    76,900       1,485,487  

Yamato Holdings Co. Ltd.

    71,800       1,256,428  

Yaskawa Electric Corp.

    69,100       2,420,151  

Yokogawa Electric Corp.

    75,900       1,345,955  

Z Holdings Corp.

    761,100       2,689,909  

ZOZO Inc.

    39,200       846,786  
   

 

 

 
          975,582,233  
Kuwait — 0.1%            

Agility Public Warehousing Co. KSC

    651,867       1,903,044  

Boubyan Bank KSCP

    1,402,540       3,788,299  
Security   Shares     Value  

Kuwait (continued)

   

Kuwait Finance House KSCP

    1,583,005     $ 4,597,887  

Mabanee Co. KPSC

    358,036       956,582  

Mobile Telecommunications Co. KSCP

    1,483,686       2,939,421  

National Bank of Kuwait SAKP

    1,572,256       5,490,674  
   

 

 

 
      19,675,907  
Malaysia — 0.2%            

Axiata Group Bhd

    352,300       227,191  

CIMB Group Holdings Bhd

    1,986,200       2,326,962  

Dialog Group Bhd

    1,924,500       956,795  

DiGi.Com Bhd(b)

    1,991,600       1,626,409  

Genting Bhd

    1,355,500       1,442,906  

Genting Malaysia Bhd

    423,900       278,702  

Hartalega Holdings Bhd(b)

    480,900       296,072  

Hong Leong Bank Bhd

    300,100       1,416,020  

Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd

    450,800       1,975,427  

IHH Healthcare Bhd

    1,496,400       2,151,635  

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd

    81,700       402,396  

Malayan Banking Bhd

    811,700       1,616,675  

Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd(a)

    557,100       782,691  

Maxis Bhd(b)

    1,360,000       1,122,527  

MISC Bhd

    423,300       686,477  

Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd

    600,100       1,198,787  

Petronas Gas Bhd

    524,300       2,020,666  

PPB Group Bhd

    183,900       672,709  

Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd

    1,669,800       1,827,389  

Public Bank Bhd

    3,739,150       3,901,074  

Sime Darby Plantation Bhd

    332,500       325,824  

Telekom Malaysia Bhd

    462,400       590,995  

Tenaga Nasional Bhd

    750,800       1,393,463  

Top Glove Corp. Bhd(a)

    1,424,100       309,106  
   

 

 

 
          29,548,898  
Mexico — 0.2%            

America Movil SAB de CV, Series L, NVS

    9,714,400       9,244,775  

Cemex SAB de CV, NVS(a)

    5,820,954       2,350,026  

Coca-Cola Femsa SAB de CV

    43,900       265,784  

Fibra Uno Administracion SA de CV

    606,100       618,721  

Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV

    662,000       4,125,180  

Gruma SAB de CV, Class B(b)

    42,590       529,599  

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico SAB de CV, Class B

    89,300       1,210,788  

Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste SAB de CV, Class B

    45,435       855,855  

Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV, Series A(b)

    348,300       1,230,852  

Grupo Carso SAB de CV, Series A1

    55,500       216,468  

Grupo Financiero Banorte SAB de CV, Class O

    860,700       4,897,235  

Grupo Financiero Inbursa SAB de CV, Class O(a)

    447,000       823,153  

Grupo Mexico SAB de CV, Series B

    1,150,228       4,547,761  

Grupo Televisa SAB, CPO(b)

    902,800       1,423,364  

Industrias Penoles SAB de CV

    32,305       324,991  

Kimberly-Clark de Mexico SAB de CV, Class A

    259,300       381,849  

Orbia Advance Corp. SAB de CV

    692,423       1,527,132  

Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV

    1,684,300       6,100,842  
   

 

 

 
      40,674,375  
Netherlands — 1.2%            

ABN AMRO Bank NV, CVA(c)

    106,174       1,082,751  

Adyen NV(a)(c)

    6,147       11,057,050  

Aegon NV

    625,337       2,746,608  

AerCap Holdings NV(a)(b)

    32,803       1,471,543  

Akzo Nobel NV

    64,024       4,308,846  

Argenx SE(a)

    14,657       5,354,223  

ASM International NV

    14,140       4,343,407  
 

 

 

S C H E D U L E   O F   I N V E S T M E N T S

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI ACWI ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Netherlands (continued)

   

ASML Holding NV

    124,533     $ 71,576,323  

Davide Campari-Milano NV

    263,856       2,929,292  

Euronext NV(c)

    16,841       1,372,180  

EXOR NV

    19,468       1,369,232  

Heineken Holding NV

    14,162       1,119,064  

Heineken NV

    81,034       7,988,883  

IMCD NV

    15,620       2,501,525  

ING Groep NV

    1,175,201       11,415,696  

Just Eat Takeaway.com NV(a)(c)

    52,958       970,681  

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV

    325,774       8,971,400  

Koninklijke DSM NV

    57,880       9,269,427  

Koninklijke KPN NV

    1,121,725       3,700,560  

Koninklijke Philips NV

    273,968       5,670,110  

NN Group NV

    89,606       4,204,528  

NXP Semiconductors NV

    83,459       15,346,441  

OCI NV

    25,474       884,372  

Prosus NV, Class N

    261,996       17,091,306  

Randstad NV

    21,540       1,088,696  

Universal Music Group NV

    233,861       5,293,794  

Wolters Kluwer NV

    87,810       9,536,364  
   

 

 

 
          212,664,302  
New Zealand — 0.1%            

Auckland International Airport Ltd.(a)

    586,164       2,752,447  

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp. Ltd.

    203,546       2,721,944  

Meridian Energy Ltd.

    316,447       993,088  

Spark New Zealand Ltd.

    261,830       841,934  

Xero Ltd.(a)

    42,194       2,779,685  
   

 

 

 
      10,089,098  
Norway — 0.2%            

Adevinta ASA(a)

    79,094       601,459  

Aker BP ASA

    98,215       3,412,612  

DNB Bank ASA

    297,533       5,869,067  

Equinor ASA

    319,905       12,317,585  

Gjensidige Forsikring ASA

    33,914       709,337  

Kongsberg Gruppen ASA

    29,882       1,101,114  

Mowi ASA

    107,419       2,478,703  

Norsk Hydro ASA

    340,750       2,308,660  

Orkla ASA

    278,767       2,406,392  

Salmar ASA

    11,118       796,368  

Telenor ASA

    242,555       2,945,624  

Yara International ASA

    66,934       2,852,549  
   

 

 

 
      37,799,470  
Peru — 0.0%            

Cia. de Minas Buenaventura SAA, ADR

    88,493       481,402  

Credicorp Ltd.

    20,062       2,596,023  

Southern Copper Corp.

    22,859       1,138,378  
   

 

 

 
      4,215,803  
Philippines — 0.1%            

Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc.

    1,011,360       1,046,575  

ACEN Corp.

    155,550       23,654  

Ayala Corp.

    51,850       583,954  

Ayala Land Inc.

    2,966,100       1,361,248  

Bank of the Philippine Islands

    866,444       1,462,468  

BDO Unibank Inc.

    1,106,975       2,402,914  

GT Capital Holdings Inc.

    7,390       60,832  

JG Summit Holdings Inc.

    576,359       538,386  

Jollibee Foods Corp.

    306,370       1,118,640  

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co.

    620,320       547,166  

PLDT Inc.

    16,515       498,347  
Security   Shares     Value  

Philippines (continued)

   

SM Investments Corp.

    70,920     $ 998,644  

SM Prime Holdings Inc.

    4,888,125       3,248,523  
   

 

 

 
      13,891,351  
Poland — 0.1%            

Allegro.eu SA (a)(c)

    88,756       482,736  

Bank Polska Kasa Opieki SA

    72,005       1,140,423  

CD Projekt SA

    16,970       333,718  

Cyfrowy Polsat SA

    247,771       1,067,957  

Dino Polska SA(a)(c)

    10,406       813,642  

KGHM Polska Miedz SA

    64,069       1,606,064  

LPP SA

    271       580,605  

Orange Polska SA

    48,756       63,269  

Polski Koncern Naftowy ORLEN SA

    91,082       1,487,818  

Polskie Gornictwo Naftowe i Gazownictwo SA(a)

    404,172       603,954  

Powszechna Kasa Oszczednosci Bank Polski SA(a)

    343,056       1,941,522  

Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen SA

    117,028       766,629  
   

 

 

 
          10,888,337  
Portugal — 0.0%            

EDP - Energias de Portugal SA

    1,103,831       5,584,174  

Galp Energia SGPS SA

    131,096       1,383,794  

Jeronimo Martins SGPS SA

    98,965       2,290,737  
   

 

 

 
      9,258,705  
Qatar — 0.1%            

Industries Qatar QSC

    354,590       1,651,613  

Masraf Al Rayan QSC

    4,019,792       4,814,193  

Mesaieed Petrochemical Holding Co.

    1,233,545       917,614  

Ooredoo QPSC

    726,047       1,842,623  

Qatar Islamic Bank SAQ

    261,032       1,823,108  

Qatar National Bank QPSC

    1,323,402       7,251,795  
   

 

 

 
      18,300,946  
Russia — 0.0%            

Alrosa PJSC(d)

    472,000       76  

Gazprom PJSC(a)(d)

    3,457,370       554  

Inter RAO UES PJSC(d)

    11,798,500       1,891  

LUKOIL PJSC(a)(d)

    127,513       20  

Magnit PJSC(d)

    16,753       3  

Magnit PJSC, GDR(d)

    3        

MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC(d)

    19,665       3  

Mobile TeleSystems PJSC(d)

    482,206       77  

Moscow Exchange MICEX-Rates PJSC(a)(d)

    490,370       79  

Novatek PJSC, GDR(d)

    29,074       291  

Novolipetsk Steel PJSC(d)

    316,690       51  

PhosAgro PJSC(a)(d)

    511       5  

PhosAgro PJSC, GDR(d)

    79,410       794  

Polymetal International PLC(d)

    71,803       11  

Polyus PJSC(d)

    9,781       2  

Rosneft Oil Co. PJSC(d)

    352,530       56  

Sberbank of Russia PJSC(a)(d)

    2,557,600       410  

Severstal PAO(a)(d)

    47,814       8  

Surgutneftegas PJSC(d)

    2,443,710       392  

Tatneft PJSC(d)

    397,511       64  

TCS Group Holding PLC, GDR(a)(d)

    35,279       6  

X5 Retail Group NV, GDR(d)

    24,002       4  

Yandex NV(a)(d)

    90,278       14  
   

 

 

 
      4,811  
Saudi Arabia — 0.5%            

ACWA Power Co.

    15,722       735,161  

Al Rajhi Bank

    574,485       13,842,287  

Alinma Bank

    652,991       6,661,992  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI ACWI ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Saudi Arabia (continued)

   

Almarai Co. JSC

    135,991     $ 1,896,903  

Arab National Bank

    106,001       876,680  

Bank AlBilad(a)

    103,488       1,370,663  

Bank Al-Jazira

    492,861       3,472,719  

Banque Saudi Fransi

    279,392       3,829,895  

Bupa Arabia for Cooperative Insurance Co.

    9,434       405,110  

Dar Al Arkan Real Estate Development Co.(a)

    104,934       354,404  

Dr Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Services Group Co.

    16,228       890,386  

Etihad Etisalat Co.

    113,443       1,145,447  

Rabigh Refining & Petrochemical Co.(a)

    98,036       487,032  

Riyad Bank

    606,342       5,904,221  

SABIC Agri-Nutrients Co.

    85,273       3,043,040  

Sahara International Petrochemical Co.

    107,561       1,372,800  

Saudi Arabian Mining Co.(a)

    224,342       3,411,329  

Saudi Arabian Oil Co.(c)

    546,992       5,845,932  

Saudi Basic Industries Corp.

    200,874       5,351,953  

Saudi British Bank (The)

    188,255       2,119,320  

Saudi Electricity Co.

    541,637       3,584,471  

Saudi Industrial Investment Group

    37,190       277,636  

Saudi Investment Bank (The)

    79,397       445,062  

Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co.(a)

    167,831       682,175  

Saudi National Bank (The)

    742,247       13,933,267  

Saudi Research & Media Group(a)

    7,570       391,544  

Saudi Telecom Co.

    182,576       4,909,212  

Savola Group (The)

    56,665       504,070  

Yanbu National Petrochemical Co.

    23,046       306,425  
   

 

 

 
      88,051,136  
Singapore — 0.3%            

Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust

    1,628,179       3,504,588  

BOC Aviation Ltd.(b)(c)

    70,100       596,594  

CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust

    2,426,932       3,833,873  

Capitaland Investment Ltd/Singapore

    1,601,600       4,557,077  

City Developments Ltd.

    111,500       626,433  

DBS Group Holdings Ltd.

    474,400           10,825,024  

Genting Singapore Ltd.

    3,084,000       1,801,173  

Grab Holdings Ltd., Class A(a)(b)

    316,845       934,693  

Keppel Corp. Ltd.

    675,100       3,372,923  

Mapletree Commercial Trust

    546,400       752,651  

Mapletree Logistics Trust(b)

    686,945       876,743  

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd.(b)

    789,900       6,694,163  

Sea Ltd., ADR(a)(b)

    110,120       8,404,358  

Singapore Airlines Ltd.(a)

    376,400       1,489,095  

Singapore Exchange Ltd.

    64,300       460,940  

Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd.

    490,300       1,429,597  

Singapore Telecommunications Ltd.

    2,198,200       4,156,956  

United Overseas Bank Ltd.

    271,400       5,414,792  

UOL Group Ltd.

    86,200       465,728  

Venture Corp. Ltd.

    95,900       1,221,787  

Wilmar International Ltd.

    425,000       1,238,410  
   

 

 

 
      62,657,598  
South Africa — 0.4%            

Absa Group Ltd.

    144,895       1,484,810  

Anglo American Platinum Ltd.

    13,615       1,044,414  

AngloGold Ashanti Ltd.

    109,059       1,607,435  

Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Ltd.

    105,329       923,127  

Bid Corp. Ltd.

    149,815       2,758,327  

Bidvest Group Ltd. (The)

    85,142       1,095,166  

Capitec Bank Holdings Ltd.

    28,684       3,447,121  

Clicks Group Ltd.

    54,661       920,258  
Security   Shares     Value  

South Africa (continued)

   

Discovery Ltd.(a)

    94,243     $ 728,266  

Exxaro Resources Ltd.

    51,288       623,417  

FirstRand Ltd.

    1,275,926       5,047,273  

Foschini Group Ltd. (The)

    60,120       438,927  

Gold Fields Ltd.

    320,679       2,965,929  

Growthpoint Properties Ltd.

    2,113,461       1,723,068  

Harmony Gold Mining Co. Ltd.

    156,764       500,771  

Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd.

    267,050       2,960,920  

Kumba Iron Ore Ltd.

    15,618       465,427  

Mr. Price Group Ltd.

    128,846       1,402,881  

MTN Group Ltd.

    561,947       4,716,300  

MultiChoice Group

    178,428       1,277,768  

Naspers Ltd., Class N

    70,223       9,921,556  

Nedbank Group Ltd.

    183,232       2,395,163  

NEPI Rockcastle S.A.

    95,819       528,560  

Northam Platinum Holdings Ltd.(a)

    128,645       1,365,557  

Old Mutual Ltd.

    1,747,871       1,192,199  

Reinet Investments SCA

    31,273       543,740  

Remgro Ltd.

    71,193       586,245  

Sanlam Ltd.

    1,007,755       3,309,631  

Sasol Ltd.(a)

    188,914       3,968,473  

Shoprite Holdings Ltd.

    121,530       1,644,300  

Sibanye Stillwater Ltd.

    742,528       1,824,049  

Standard Bank Group Ltd.

    413,822       3,986,824  

Vodacom Group Ltd.

    119,982       996,883  

Woolworths Holdings Ltd.

    458,074       1,461,018  
   

 

 

 
          69,855,803  
South Korea — 1.2%            

Alteogen Inc.(a)

    10,281       518,426  

Amorepacific Corp.(b)

    12,062       1,200,404  

AMOREPACIFIC Group

    14,069       400,353  

BGF retail Co. Ltd.

    4,415       615,066  

Celltrion Healthcare Co. Ltd.

    24,815       1,385,731  

Celltrion Inc.

    31,715       4,643,249  

CJ CheilJedang Corp.

    4,400       1,326,222  

CJ Corp.

    14,904       915,830  

CJ ENM Co. Ltd.

    6,492       509,231  

CJ Logistics Corp.(a)

    999       89,657  

Coway Co. Ltd.

    22,879       1,128,652  

DB Insurance Co. Ltd.

    8,850       411,881  

Doosan Enerbility Co. Ltd.

    122,812       1,781,750  

Ecopro BM Co. Ltd.(b)

    15,620       1,444,423  

GS Engineering & Construction Corp.

    42,853       985,162  

Hana Financial Group Inc.

    115,041       3,296,671  

Hankook Tire & Technology Co. Ltd.

    37,144       995,668  

Hanmi Pharm Co. Ltd.

    2,917       695,200  

Hanwha Solutions Corp.(a)

    36,598       1,236,476  

HD Hyundai Co. Ltd.

    28,857       1,265,363  

HLB Inc.(a)(b)

    38,047       1,233,634  

HMM Co. Ltd.(b)

    88,654       1,702,189  

Hotel Shilla Co. Ltd.(b)

    7,699       426,439  

HYBE Co. Ltd.(a)

    5,448       739,795  

Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd.

    16,025       521,075  

Hyundai Glovis Co. Ltd.

    8,748       1,227,804  

Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd.(a)

    5,356       518,327  

Hyundai Mobis Co. Ltd.

    21,166       3,725,366  

Hyundai Motor Co.

    52,366       7,918,428  

Hyundai Steel Co.

    43,200       1,136,337  

Iljin Materials Co. Ltd.

    7,313       415,651  

Kakao Corp.

    89,398       5,162,402  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI ACWI ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

South Korea (continued)

   

Kakao Games Corp.(a)

    11,437     $ 448,330  

KakaoBank Corp.(a)

    30,926       737,617  

Kangwon Land Inc.(a)

    26,358       526,864  

KB Financial Group Inc.

    117,656       4,375,854  

Kia Corp.

    82,558       5,168,740  

Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd.

    29,765       1,309,046  

Korea Electric Power Corp.(a)

    86,689       1,493,036  

Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co. Ltd.(a)

    16,496       1,077,975  

Korea Zinc Co. Ltd.

    4,022       1,478,626  

Korean Air Lines Co. Ltd.(a)

    42,054       821,700  

Krafton Inc.(a)

    7,203       1,299,900  

KT&G Corp.

    38,351       2,417,226  

Kumho Petrochemical Co. Ltd.

    5,917       591,074  

L&F Co. Ltd.(a)

    8,238       1,457,758  

LG Chem Ltd.

    15,153       7,057,578  

LG Corp.

    32,404       2,022,519  

LG Display Co. Ltd.

    97,383       1,151,292  

LG Electronics Inc.

    36,787       2,683,329  

LG Energy Solution(a)(b)

    6,396       2,085,628  

LG H&H Co. Ltd.

    3,342       2,008,640  

LG Innotek Co. Ltd.

    4,287       1,201,987  

LG Uplus Corp.

    37,092       357,422  

Lotte Chemical Corp.

    6,931       943,013  

Lotte Shopping Co. Ltd.

    4,367       321,275  

Mirae Asset Securities Co. Ltd.(b)

    278,546       1,415,533  

NAVER Corp.

    39,068       7,815,212  

NCSoft Corp.

    5,338       1,533,550  

Netmarble Corp.(c)

    7,710       428,787  

Orion Corp./Republic of Korea

    12,966       1,003,780  

Pearl Abyss Corp.(a)

    9,872       406,706  

POSCO Chemical Co. Ltd.

    7,381       749,108  

POSCO Holdings Inc.

    22,213       4,148,452  

Samsung Biologics Co. Ltd.(a)(c)

    6,126       4,080,324  

Samsung C&T Corp.

    31,208       2,897,154  

Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co. Ltd.

    11,547       1,271,548  

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

    1,446,470       68,468,862  

Samsung Engineering Co. Ltd.(a)

    41,262       624,560  

Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Co. Ltd.

    13,951       2,119,463  

Samsung Heavy Industries Co. Ltd.(a)

    155,162       672,660  

Samsung SDI Co. Ltd.

    17,819       7,832,333  

Samsung SDS Co. Ltd.

    7,375       773,545  

Seegene Inc.(b)

    10,303       316,008  

Shinhan Financial Group Co. Ltd.

    122,204       3,365,401  

SK Biopharmaceuticals Co. Ltd.(a)

    8,590       516,438  

SK Bioscience Co. Ltd.(a)

    7,601       715,431  

SK Chemicals Co. Ltd.(b)

    3,504       284,071  

SK Hynix Inc.

    171,771       12,985,337  

SK IE Technology Co. Ltd.(a)(c)

    7,253       459,147  

SK Inc.

    11,120       1,886,191  

SK Innovation Co. Ltd.(a)

    17,371       2,516,593  

SK Square Co. Ltd.(a)

    24,144       795,011  

SK Telecom Co. Ltd.

    21,917       904,633  

SKC Co. Ltd.

    7,357       773,281  

S-Oil Corp.

    11,194       797,856  

Woori Financial Group Inc.

    114,669       1,052,281  
   

 

 

 
          226,218,547  
Spain — 0.6%            

Acciona SA

    4,498       925,556  

ACS Actividades de Construccion y Servicios SA

    84,204       2,024,067  

Aena SME SA(a)(c)

    16,895       2,137,042  
Security   Shares     Value  

Spain (continued)

   

Amadeus IT Group SA(a)

    138,977     $ 8,103,777  

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA

    1,943,163       8,805,772  

Banco Santander SA

    5,062,651       12,666,096  

CaixaBank SA

    1,302,855       3,912,127  

Cellnex Telecom SA(c)

    139,377       6,234,205  

EDP Renovaveis SA

    75,569       1,965,495  

Enagas SA

    14,013       276,598  

Endesa SA

    102,079       1,871,049  

Ferrovial SA

    188,888       5,058,066  

Grifols SA(b)

    104,923       1,530,997  

Iberdrola SA

    1,799,799       19,219,106  

Iberdrola SA, NVS

    49,994       532,939  

Industria de Diseno Textil SA

    329,187       7,994,950  

Naturgy Energy Group SA

    58,919       1,728,217  

Red Electrica Corp. SA

    116,669       2,293,757  

Repsol SA

    507,139       6,318,067  

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy SA(a)

    63,947       1,176,577  

Telefonica SA

    1,641,877       7,328,831  
   

 

 

 
          102,103,291  
Sweden — 0.8%            

Alfa Laval AB

    82,448       2,465,344  

Assa Abloy AB, Class B

    310,675       7,340,014  

Atlas Copco AB, Class A

    907,854       10,612,232  

Atlas Copco AB, Class B

    438,145       4,551,314  

Boliden AB

    100,150       3,346,900  

Electrolux AB, Class B

    99,644       1,437,247  

Embracer Group AB(a)(b)

    193,248       1,472,651  

Epiroc AB, Class A

    342,713       6,059,743  

EQT AB

    93,656       2,542,132  

Essity AB, Class B

    185,678       4,726,448  

Evolution AB(c)

    54,714       5,308,942  

Fastighets AB Balder, Class B(a)

    165,945       1,060,069  

Getinge AB, Class B

    72,994       1,647,177  

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB, Class B

    232,509       2,974,845  

Hexagon AB, Class B

    674,471       7,941,587  

Holmen AB, Class B

    19,281       792,293  

Husqvarna AB, Class B

    103,301       823,281  

Industrivarden AB, Class A

    19,377       505,585  

Industrivarden AB, Class C

    43,052       1,110,752  

Indutrade AB

    63,110       1,483,309  

Investment AB Latour, Class B

    39,962       994,308  

Investor AB, Class B

    650,551       12,140,400  

Kinnevik AB, Class B(a)

    74,814       1,347,540  

L E Lundbergforetagen AB, Class B

    16,662       790,770  

Lifco AB, Class B

    67,452       1,313,020  

Nibe Industrier AB, Class B

    450,289       4,536,259  

Sagax AB, Class B

    53,178       1,370,508  

Sandvik AB

    361,056       6,652,883  

Securitas AB, Class B

    36,543       369,534  

Sinch AB(a)(b)(c)

    189,285       479,910  

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB, Class A

    492,873       5,339,504  

Skanska AB, Class B

    70,581       1,204,108  

SKF AB, Class B

    147,186       2,477,058  

Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA, Class B

    175,757       2,569,493  

Svenska Handelsbanken AB, Class A

    344,780       3,100,231  

Swedbank AB, Class A

    276,194       3,825,330  

Swedish Match AB

    470,334       4,923,701  

Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB(a)

    46,628       1,023,997  

Tele2 AB, Class B

    129,607       1,480,583  

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Class B

    908,775       6,912,364  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI ACWI ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Sweden (continued)

   

Telia Co. AB

    839,972     $ 3,103,148  

Volvo AB, Class B

    457,443       8,212,942  

Volvo Car AB, Class B(a)(b)

    164,462       1,224,547  
   

 

 

 
      143,594,003  
Switzerland — 2.7%            

ABB Ltd., Registered

    532,193       16,178,454  

Adecco Group AG, Registered

    53,866       1,897,538  

Alcon Inc.

    156,962       12,353,550  

Bachem Holding AG, Class A

    9,812       661,657  

Baloise Holding AG, Registered

    8,110       1,292,159  

Barry Callebaut AG, Registered

    707       1,566,473  

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG, Participation Certificates, NVS

    372       4,113,822  

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG, Registered

    12       1,383,865  

Cie. Financiere Richemont SA, Class A, Registered

    163,151       19,672,340  

Clariant AG, Registered

    42,921       804,148  

Coca-Cola HBC AG, Class DI

    75,742       1,864,132  

Credit Suisse Group AG, Registered

    689,774       4,012,116  

EMS-Chemie Holding AG, Registered

    1,756       1,394,413  

Geberit AG, Registered

    12,506       6,586,618  

Givaudan SA, Registered

    2,594       9,067,474  

Holcim AG

    154,134       7,227,134  

Julius Baer Group Ltd.

    84,646       4,377,048  

Kuehne + Nagel International AG, Registered

    17,806       4,795,536  

Logitech International SA, Registered

    52,347       2,945,155  

Lonza Group AG, Registered

    24,169       14,688,742  

Nestle SA, Registered

    855,354       104,804,192  

Novartis AG, Registered

    669,855       57,560,392  

Partners Group Holding AG

    6,675       7,287,404  

Roche Holding AG, Bearer

    8,072       3,290,669  

Roche Holding AG, NVS

    216,310       71,815,897  

Schindler Holding AG, Participation Certificates, NVS

    11,640       2,275,141  

Schindler Holding AG, Registered

    10,799       2,050,587  

SGS SA, Registered

    1,594       3,890,105  

Siemens Energy AG(a)

    123,204       2,047,341  

Sika AG, Registered

    45,211       11,171,071  

Sonova Holding AG, Registered

    18,087       6,514,608  

STMicroelectronics NV

    214,355       8,111,949  

Straumann Holding AG

    29,430       3,980,422  

Swatch Group AG (The), Bearer

    11,982       3,189,810  

Swiss Life Holding AG, Registered

    6,963       3,688,554  

Swiss Prime Site AG, Registered

    32,326       2,943,721  

Swiss Re AG

    91,234       6,845,907  

Swisscom AG, Registered

    8,600       4,649,481  

TE Connectivity Ltd.

    101,593       13,586,032  

Temenos AG, Registered

    24,230       1,923,196  

UBS Group AG, Registered

    1,111,625       18,164,311  

VAT Group AG(c)

    7,832       2,280,454  

Vifor Pharma AG (a)

    15,750       2,751,720  

Zurich Insurance Group AG

    46,825       20,440,439  
   

 

 

 
          482,145,777  
Taiwan — 1.6%            

Accton Technology Corp.

    180,000       1,502,257  

Acer Inc.

    1,635,000       1,240,520  

Advantech Co. Ltd.

    144,388       1,661,079  

Airtac International Group

    48,393       1,326,536  

ASE Technology Holding Co. Ltd.

    1,090,873       3,178,849  

Asia Cement Corp.

    372,000       516,190  

ASMedia Technology Inc.

    11,000       360,697  
Security   Shares     Value  

Taiwan (continued)

   

Asustek Computer Inc.

    206,000     $ 1,943,328  

AUO Corp.

    2,556,000       1,147,745  

Catcher Technology Co. Ltd.

    155,000       885,271  

Cathay Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

    2,795,357       4,264,474  

Chailease Holding Co. Ltd.

    431,326       3,067,489  

Chang Hwa Commercial Bank Ltd.

    4,089,319       2,434,927  

China Airlines Ltd.

    815,000       622,756  

China Development Financial Holding Corp.

    5,209,000       2,254,928  

China Steel Corp.

    3,315,305       3,086,769  

Chunghwa Telecom Co. Ltd.

    1,128,140       4,577,563  

CTBC Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

    5,580,142       4,287,054  

Delta Electronics Inc.

    514,000       4,470,319  

E Ink Holdings Inc.

    313,000       2,059,160  

E.Sun Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

    4,949,126       4,562,044  

Eclat Textile Co. Ltd.

    65,000       888,715  

eMemory Technology Inc.

    21,000       834,803  

Eva Airways Corp.(a)

    729,000       836,457  

Evergreen Marine Corp. Taiwan Ltd.

    755,000       2,426,101  

Far EasTone Telecommunications Co. Ltd.

    796,000       2,006,933  

Feng TAY Enterprise Co. Ltd.

    112,800       631,919  

First Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

    3,157,018       2,851,681  

Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Corp.

    1,042,000       2,442,777  

Formosa Plastics Corp.

    1,273,160       3,926,846  

Fubon Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

    2,228,971       4,186,926  

Giant Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    98,000       801,815  

Globalwafers Co. Ltd.

    71,000       1,075,531  

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd.

    3,670,000       13,412,916  

Hotai Motor Co. Ltd.

    95,000       1,924,029  

Hua Nan Financial Holdings Co. Ltd.

    2,557,445       1,978,480  

Innolux Corp.

    2,971,000       1,028,950  

Largan Precision Co. Ltd.

    27,000       1,893,853  

Lite-On Technology Corp.

    680,000       1,492,051  

MediaTek Inc.

    450,000       10,368,035  

Mega Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

    3,068,287       3,634,733  

Micro-Star International Co. Ltd.

    269,000       1,064,944  

momo.com Inc.

    21,600       592,080  

Nan Ya Plastics Corp.

    2,029,830       4,574,453  

Nan Ya Printed Circuit Board Corp.

    86,000       696,751  

Nanya Technology Corp.

    331,000       581,514  

Novatek Microelectronics Corp.

    175,000       1,559,039  

Parade Technologies Ltd.

    25,000       941,459  

Pegatron Corp.

    450,000       936,804  

Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp.

    873,000       1,034,810  

President Chain Store Corp.

    135,000       1,276,478  

Quanta Computer Inc.

    759,000       2,154,752  

Realtek Semiconductor Corp.

    153,000       1,759,460  

Ruentex Development Co. Ltd.

    436,000       801,064  

Shanghai Commercial & Savings Bank Ltd. (The)

    1,062,000       1,782,792  

Silergy Corp.

    100,000       1,871,437  

SinoPac Financial Holdings Co. Ltd.

    4,400,842       2,492,551  

Taishin Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

    5,236,225       2,756,358  

Taiwan Cement Corp.

    1,476,227       1,915,654  

Taiwan Cooperative Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

    3,375,561       3,094,836  

Taiwan High Speed Rail Corp.

    545,000       532,629  

Taiwan Mobile Co. Ltd.

    596,000       2,022,517  

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    7,450,000           127,764,260  

Unimicron Technology Corp.

    388,000       2,069,862  

Uni-President Enterprises Corp.

    1,591,600       3,746,839  

United Microelectronics Corp.

    3,554,000       4,781,050  

Vanguard International Semiconductor Corp.

    314,000       756,281  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI ACWI ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Taiwan (continued)

   

Voltronic Power Technology Corp.

    21,000     $ 1,031,462  

Walsin Lihwa Corp.

    800,000       910,108  

Wan Hai Lines Ltd.

    234,600       842,970  

Win Semiconductors Corp.

    108,000       573,706  

Winbond Electronics Corp.

    1,113,000       866,494  

Wiwynn Corp.

    33,000       816,305  

Yageo Corp.

    133,000       1,535,625  

Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp.

    525,000       1,583,288  

Yuanta Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

    2,787,840       1,868,684  

Zhen Ding Technology Holding Ltd.

    198,000       749,955  
   

 

 

 
      292,432,777  
Thailand — 0.2%            

Advanced Info Service PCL, NVDR

    375,700       2,065,083  

Airports of Thailand PCL, NVDR(a)

    1,334,400       2,571,110  

B Grimm Power PCL, NVDR(b)

    416,300       432,556  

Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL, NVDR

    4,766,200       3,485,718  

Bangkok Expressway & Metro PCL, NVDR

    5,849,400       1,389,584  

BTS Group Holdings PCL, NVDR(b)

    3,170,400       746,920  

Central Pattana PCL, NVDR(b)

    1,209,300       2,106,414  

Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL, NVDR

    2,876,000       1,976,716  

CP ALL PCL, NVDR

    1,670,100       2,794,306  

Delta Electronics Thailand PCL, NVDR

    111,400       1,445,859  

Electricity Generating PCL, NVDR

    123,300       621,687  

Energy Absolute PCL, NVDR(b)

    724,300       1,609,144  

Global Power Synergy PCL, NVDR(b)

    327,200       606,951  

Gulf Energy Development PCL, NVDR

    1,171,256       1,517,395  

Indorama Ventures PCL, NVDR

    971,033       1,162,299  

Intouch Holdings PCL, NVDR

    821,200       1,577,568  

Muangthai Capital PCL, NVDR

    335,900       448,271  

Osotspa PCL, NVDR

    233,100       199,058  

PTT Exploration & Production PCL, NVDR

    437,100       1,965,221  

PTT Global Chemical PCL, NVDR

    696,200       845,488  

PTT Public Company Ltd., NVDR

    2,715,300       2,587,541  

Ratch Group PCL, NVDR

    686,800       715,485  

Siam Cement PCL (The), NVDR

    224,700       2,286,397  

Srisawad Corp. PCL, NVDR(b)

    332,800       457,800  

True Corp. PCL, NVDR

    4,442,800       576,368  
   

 

 

 
          36,190,939  
Turkey — 0.0%            

Akbank TAS

    942,208       453,842  

Aselsan Elektronik Sanayi Ve Ticaret AS

    469,404       582,249  

BIM Birlesik Magazalar AS

    223,724       1,150,056  

Eregli Demir ve Celik Fabrikalari TAS

    482,847       747,940  

Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS

    293,044       278,436  

Turkiye Petrol Rafinerileri AS(a)

    64,054       959,484  

Turkiye Sise ve Cam Fabrikalari AS

    781,702       952,013  
   

 

 

 
      5,124,020  
United Arab Emirates — 0.1%            

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC

    1,593,589       3,960,962  

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. for Distribution PJSC

    746,802       870,837  

Aldar Properties PJSC

    2,083,804       2,783,787  

Emaar Properties PJSC

    1,790,840       2,687,500  

Emirates NBD Bank PJSC

    775,634       2,919,176  

Emirates Telecommunications Group Co. PJSC

    958,385       7,279,666  

First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC

    1,218,773       6,450,351  
   

 

 

 
      26,952,279  
United Kingdom — 3.7%            

3i Group PLC

    348,060       5,408,068  

abrdn PLC

    778,001       1,577,337  
Security   Shares     Value  

United Kingdom (continued)

   

Admiral Group PLC

    56,282     $ 1,315,399  

Amcor PLC

    492,649       6,379,805  

Anglo American PLC

    339,299       12,263,911  

Antofagasta PLC

    149,056       2,120,870  

Ashtead Group PLC

    149,631       8,422,685  

Associated British Foods PLC

    110,419       2,255,348  

AstraZeneca PLC

    472,071       62,096,789  

Auto Trader Group PLC(c)

    327,280       2,523,170  

AVEVA Group PLC

    42,394       1,226,480  

Aviva PLC

    730,118       3,535,833  

BAE Systems PLC

    1,021,910       9,604,664  

Barclays PLC

    4,856,878       9,303,654  

Barratt Developments PLC

    327,241       2,006,542  

Berkeley Group Holdings PLC

    49,365       2,558,265  

BP PLC

    6,121,690       29,961,140  

British American Tobacco PLC

    653,601       25,610,461  

British Land Co. PLC (The)

    353,765       2,127,096  

BT Group PLC

    2,268,421       4,478,595  

Bunzl PLC

    86,806       3,257,886  

Burberry Group PLC

    139,810       3,073,521  

Clarivate PLC(a)(b)

    108,799       1,576,498  

CNH Industrial NV

    358,880       4,623,328  

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC

    67,799       3,669,282  

Compass Group PLC

    504,297       11,818,923  

Croda International PLC

    31,179       2,851,319  

DCC PLC

    28,526       1,862,443  

Diageo PLC

    687,823       32,583,452  

Entain PLC(a)

    189,850       2,793,653  

Experian PLC

    295,670       10,352,073  

Ferguson PLC

    73,195       9,207,835  

GSK PLC

    1,190,640       25,015,588  

Haleon PLC(a)

    1,488,301       5,288,737  

Halma PLC

    80,851       2,276,997  

Hargreaves Lansdown PLC

    93,715       970,209  

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC

    40,602       858,204  

HSBC Holdings PLC

    6,179,435           38,707,715  

Imperial Brands PLC

    289,692       6,360,573  

Informa PLC(a)

    350,503       2,549,083  

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC

    32,764       1,942,089  

Intertek Group PLC

    56,439       3,016,394  

J Sainsbury PLC

    688,996       1,858,615  

JD Sports Fashion PLC

    706,810       1,122,670  

Johnson Matthey PLC

    64,715       1,691,940  

Kingfisher PLC

    723,258       2,288,295  

Land Securities Group PLC

    268,409       2,398,511  

Legal & General Group PLC

    1,917,274       6,122,847  

Lloyds Banking Group PLC

    21,325,081       11,806,804  

London Stock Exchange Group PLC

    102,180       9,972,020  

M&G PLC

    685,998       1,788,192  

Melrose Industries PLC

    1,443,250       2,840,978  

Mondi PLC

    93,361       1,771,732  

National Grid PLC

    1,012,169       13,937,156  

NatWest Group PLC

    1,499,745       4,555,110  

Next PLC

    45,506       3,788,456  

NMC Health PLC, NVS(d)

    19,275        

Ocado Group PLC(a)(b)

    148,814       1,529,846  

Pearson PLC

    249,942       2,313,276  

Persimmon PLC

    102,387       2,361,680  

Prudential PLC

    789,107       9,733,150  

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC

    213,943       17,353,929  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI ACWI ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

United Kingdom (continued)

   

RELX PLC

    607,447     $ 17,986,166  

Rentokil Initial PLC

    508,983       3,360,794  

Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC(a)

    2,564,500       2,802,842  

Royalty Pharma PLC, Class A

    96,468       4,195,393  

Sage Group PLC (The)

    237,418       2,046,095  

Schroders PLC

    23,503       852,494  

Segro PLC

    300,318       4,017,648  

Severn Trent PLC

    103,148       3,708,359  

Shell PLC

    2,347,895       62,633,181  

Smith & Nephew PLC

    286,396       3,671,927  

Smiths Group PLC

    100,750       1,901,373  

Spirax-Sarco Engineering PLC

    19,327       2,819,982  

SSE PLC

    324,229       7,002,825  

St. James’s Place PLC

    252,452       3,792,099  

Standard Chartered PLC

    818,139       5,639,177  

Taylor Wimpey PLC

    1,205,864       1,876,901  

Tesco PLC

    2,209,509       7,086,195  

Unilever PLC

    783,340       38,150,920  

United Utilities Group PLC

    153,270       2,036,427  

Vodafone Group PLC

    8,127,260       11,976,795  

Whitbread PLC

    49,948       1,589,836  

WPP PLC

    400,533       4,322,706  
   

 

 

 
          662,137,256  
United States — 61.0%            

3M Co.

    174,487       24,993,518  

A O Smith Corp.

    35,294       2,233,051  

Abbott Laboratories

    540,890       58,870,468  

AbbVie Inc.

    540,022       77,498,557  

Abiomed Inc.(a)

    14,746       4,320,725  

Accenture PLC, Class A

    192,384       58,919,524  

Activision Blizzard Inc.

    237,280       18,970,536  

Adobe Inc.(a)

    143,718       58,941,626  

Advance Auto Parts Inc.

    21,295       4,123,138  

Advanced Micro Devices Inc.(a)

    500,814       47,311,899  

AES Corp. (The)

    221,118       4,913,242  

Affirm Holdings Inc.(a)(b)

    56,907       1,527,384  

Aflac Inc.

    203,710       11,672,583  

Agilent Technologies Inc.

    92,472       12,400,495  

Air Products and Chemicals Inc.

    67,982       16,875,172  

Airbnb Inc., Class A(a)

    98,033       10,879,702  

Akamai Technologies Inc.(a)

    53,428       5,140,842  

Albemarle Corp.

    37,081       9,059,259  

Alcoa Corp.

    54,563       2,776,711  

Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc.

    38,460       6,375,899  

Align Technology Inc.(a)

    23,524       6,609,538  

Alleghany Corp.(a)

    4,486       3,756,935  

Allegion PLC

    24,727       2,613,644  

Alliant Energy Corp.

    85,268       5,195,379  

Allstate Corp. (The)

    86,047       10,064,918  

Ally Financial Inc.

    87,193       2,883,473  

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.(a)

    38,500       5,468,540  

Alphabet Inc., Class A(a)

    1,810,332       210,577,818  

Alphabet Inc., Class C, NVS(a)

    1,720,680       200,700,115  

Altria Group Inc.

    558,348       24,489,143  

Amazon.com Inc.(a)

    2,769,837       373,789,503  

AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc.,
Class A(a)(b)

    162,522       2,366,320  

AMERCO

    2,764       1,484,489  

Ameren Corp.

    82,467       7,679,327  

American Electric Power Co. Inc.

    154,782       15,255,314  

American Express Co.

    198,095       30,510,592  
Security   Shares     Value  

United States (continued)

   

American Financial Group Inc./OH

    24,554     $ 3,282,379  

American Homes 4 Rent, Class A

    25,740       975,031  

American International Group Inc.

    261,635       13,544,844  

American Tower Corp.

    139,972       37,908,617  

American Water Works Co. Inc.

    59,778       9,291,892  

Ameriprise Financial Inc.

    35,194       9,499,564  

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

    50,593       7,383,036  

AMETEK Inc.

    75,159       9,282,136  

Amgen Inc.

    170,806       42,269,361  

Amphenol Corp., Class A

    191,304       14,755,278  

Analog Devices Inc.

    163,964       28,195,249  

Annaly Capital Management Inc.

    371,634       2,556,842  

Ansys Inc.(a)

    21,323       5,948,904  

Aon PLC, Class A

    66,844       19,454,278  

APA Corp.

    92,782       3,448,707  

Apollo Global Management Inc.

    117,483       6,708,279  

Apple Inc.

    4,939,315       802,688,081  

Applied Materials Inc.

    275,420       29,189,012  

AppLovin Corp., Class A(a)(b)

    34,203       1,215,575  

Aptiv PLC(a)

    84,887       8,903,797  

Aramark

    53,861       1,798,957  

Arch Capital Group Ltd.

    100,832       4,476,941  

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.

    173,572       14,366,554  

Arista Networks Inc.(a)

    73,937       8,623,272  

Arrow Electronics Inc.(a)

    20,228       2,592,623  

Arthur J Gallagher & Co.

    54,155       9,693,203  

Assurant Inc.(b)

    13,665       2,402,034  

AT&T Inc.

    2,123,864       39,886,166  

Atmos Energy Corp.

    38,198       4,636,855  

Autodesk Inc.(a)

    69,068       14,940,790  

Automatic Data Processing Inc.

    130,651       31,502,569  

AutoZone Inc.(a)

    6,276       13,414,260  

Avalara Inc.(a)

    28,314       2,475,210  

AvalonBay Communities Inc.

    44,728       9,569,108  

Avantor Inc.(a)

    169,561       4,920,660  

Avery Dennison Corp.

    18,821       3,584,648  

Baker Hughes Co.

    274,661       7,056,041  

Ball Corp.

    102,756       7,544,346  

Bank of America Corp.

    2,184,524       73,858,756  

Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The)

    242,695       10,547,525  

Bath & Body Works Inc.

    80,046       2,844,835  

Baxter International Inc.

    156,157       9,160,170  

Becton Dickinson and Co.

    89,543       21,876,250  

Bentley Systems Inc., Class B(b)

    56,011       2,218,036  

Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Class B(a)

    393,108           118,168,265  

Best Buy Co. Inc.

    65,706       5,058,705  

Bill.com Holdings Inc.(a)(b)

    28,040       3,787,643  

Biogen Inc.(a)

    45,315       9,745,444  

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.(a)

    59,380       5,109,649  

Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc., Class A(a)

    7,500       4,224,450  

Bio-Techne Corp.

    10,961       4,223,054  

Black Knight Inc.(a)

    44,183       2,901,939  

BlackRock Inc.(e)

    47,401       31,719,801  

Blackstone Inc., NVS

    209,500       21,383,665  

Block Inc.(a)(b)

    155,008       11,789,908  

Boeing Co. (The)(a)

    170,280       27,127,307  

Booking Holdings Inc.(a)

    12,554       24,300,652  

Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp.

    44,840       4,303,743  

BorgWarner Inc.

    77,651       2,986,457  

Boston Properties Inc.

    50,404       4,594,829  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI ACWI ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

United States (continued)

   

Boston Scientific Corp.(a)

    449,276     $ 18,442,780  

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

    659,710       48,673,404  

Broadcom Inc.

    124,732       66,791,491  

Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc.

    30,127       4,836,890  

Brown & Brown Inc.

    79,317       5,163,537  

Brown-Forman Corp., Class B

    101,105       7,504,013  

Bunge Ltd.

    41,924       3,870,843  

Burlington Stores Inc.(a)(b)

    21,793       3,075,646  

Cable One Inc.

    1,597       2,198,558  

Cadence Design Systems Inc.(a)

    88,920       16,546,234  

Caesars Entertainment Inc.(a)(b)

    66,577       3,041,903  

Camden Property Trust

    31,216       4,404,578  

Campbell Soup Co.

    49,318       2,433,843  

Capital One Financial Corp.

    127,567       14,010,684  

Cardinal Health Inc.

    92,153       5,488,633  

Carlyle Group Inc. (The)

    45,798       1,782,000  

CarMax Inc.(a)(b)

    52,260       5,201,960  

Carnival Corp.(a)

    271,127       2,456,411  

Carrier Global Corp.

    265,933       10,778,264  

Carvana Co., Class A(a)(b)

    29,355       855,698  

Catalent Inc.(a)

    51,506       5,825,329  

Caterpillar Inc.

    165,071           32,725,326  

Cboe Global Markets Inc.

    37,883       4,674,005  

CBRE Group Inc., Class A(a)

    107,116       9,171,272  

CDW Corp./DE

    36,344       6,597,526  

Celanese Corp.

    35,673       4,191,934  

Centene Corp.(a)

    181,310       16,856,391  

CenterPoint Energy Inc.

    116,031       3,677,022  

Ceridian HCM Holding Inc.(a)

    41,924       2,296,177  

CF Industries Holdings Inc.

    66,916       6,389,809  

CH Robinson Worldwide Inc.

    40,508       4,484,236  

Charles River Laboratories International Inc.(a)

    14,277       3,576,960  

Charles Schwab Corp. (The)

    433,021       29,900,100  

Charter Communications Inc., Class A(a)

    37,362       16,144,120  

Cheniere Energy Inc.

    74,871       11,199,204  

Chevron Corp.

    587,259       96,181,279  

Chewy Inc., Class A(a)(b)

    29,493       1,144,623  

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc.(a)(b)

    8,619       13,482,012  

Chubb Ltd.

    132,594       25,012,532  

Church & Dwight Co. Inc.

    81,018       7,127,153  

Cigna Corp.

    99,043       27,272,480  

Cincinnati Financial Corp.

    40,805       3,971,959  

Cintas Corp.

    24,930       10,607,466  

Cisco Systems Inc.

    1,272,239       57,721,483  

Citigroup Inc.

    570,794       29,624,209  

Citizens Financial Group Inc.

    137,028       5,202,953  

Citrix Systems Inc.

    38,398       3,893,941  

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.(a)(b)

    155,915       2,761,255  

Clorox Co. (The)

    39,298       5,574,028  

Cloudflare Inc., Class A(a)

    78,650       3,957,668  

CME Group Inc.

    112,832       22,507,727  

CMS Energy Corp.

    92,931       6,387,148  

Coca-Cola Co. (The)

    1,239,987       79,569,966  

Cognex Corp.

    51,992       2,650,552  

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A

    165,957       11,278,438  

Coinbase Global Inc., Class A(a)(b)

    34,013       2,141,458  

Colgate-Palmolive Co.

    231,225       18,206,656  

Comcast Corp., Class A

    1,369,118       51,369,307  

Conagra Brands Inc.

    161,836       5,536,410  

ConocoPhillips

    393,525       38,341,141  
Security   Shares     Value  

United States (continued)

   

Consolidated Edison Inc.

    102,847     $ 10,209,622  

Constellation Brands Inc., Class A

    51,669       12,726,591  

Constellation Energy Corp.

    103,038       6,810,812  

Cooper Companies Inc. (The)

    11,771       3,849,117  

Copart Inc.(a)

    65,905       8,442,430  

Corning Inc.

    246,795       9,072,184  

Corteva Inc.

    229,688       13,218,544  

CoStar Group Inc.(a)

    125,342       9,098,576  

Costco Wholesale Corp.

    133,897       72,478,446  

Coterra Energy Inc.

    243,928       7,461,758  

Coupa Software Inc.(a)

    22,351       1,462,202  

Crowdstrike Holdings Inc., Class A(a)

    59,960       11,008,656  

Crown Castle International Corp.

    134,401       24,280,885  

Crown Holdings Inc.

    31,767       3,230,069  

CSX Corp.

    674,719       21,813,665  

Cummins Inc.

    45,565       10,083,990  

CVS Health Corp.

    401,701       38,434,752  

Danaher Corp.

    200,349       58,395,723  

Darden Restaurants Inc.

    40,951       5,097,990  

Datadog Inc., Class A(a)

    67,823       6,918,624  

DaVita Inc.(a)

    22,811       1,919,774  

Deere & Co.

    86,926       29,831,265  

Dell Technologies Inc., Class C

    79,698       3,591,192  

Delta Air Lines Inc.(a)

    50,800       1,615,440  

DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc.

    72,973       2,638,704  

Devon Energy Corp.

    196,920       12,376,422  

Dexcom Inc.(a)

    120,824       9,917,234  

Diamondback Energy Inc.

    50,099       6,413,674  

Digital Realty Trust Inc.

    88,239       11,687,256  

Discover Financial Services

    91,548       9,246,348  

DISH Network Corp., Class A(a)

    79,561       1,381,975  

DocuSign Inc.(a)

    61,037       3,905,147  

Dollar General Corp.

    73,092       18,158,246  

Dollar Tree Inc.(a)

    70,040       11,581,814  

Dominion Energy Inc.

    238,915       19,586,252  

Domino’s Pizza Inc.

    11,898       4,665,325  

DoorDash Inc., Class A(a)

    54,573       3,806,467  

Dover Corp.

    47,130       6,300,338  

Dow Inc.

    230,558       12,267,991  

DR Horton Inc.

    108,618       8,475,463  

Dropbox Inc., Class A(a)

    84,332       1,917,710  

DTE Energy Co.

    56,608       7,376,022  

Duke Energy Corp.

    232,445           25,552,679  

Duke Realty Corp.

    122,485       7,662,662  

DuPont de Nemours Inc.

    159,973       9,795,147  

Dynatrace Inc.(a)

    66,128       2,488,397  

Eastman Chemical Co.

    28,901       2,772,473  

Eaton Corp. PLC

    119,952       17,799,677  

eBay Inc.

    192,192       9,346,297  

Ecolab Inc.

    79,900       13,197,083  

Edison International

    117,851       7,986,762  

Edwards Lifesciences Corp.(a)

    196,642       19,770,387  

Elanco Animal Health Inc.(a)(b)

    113,193       2,293,290  

Electronic Arts Inc.

    87,338       11,461,366  

Elevance Health Inc.

    74,422       35,506,736  

Eli Lilly & Co.

    246,740       81,347,711  

Emerson Electric Co.

    189,920       17,106,094  

Enphase Energy Inc.(a)

    40,967       11,642,002  

Entegris Inc.

    40,233       4,421,607  

Entergy Corp.

    64,066       7,375,919  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI ACWI ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

United States (continued)

   

EOG Resources Inc.

    168,073     $ 18,693,079  

EPAM Systems Inc.(a)

    17,041       5,951,569  

EQT Corp.

    100,684       4,433,117  

Equifax Inc.

    39,220       8,193,450  

Equinix Inc.

    27,778       19,548,490  

Equitable Holdings Inc.

    122,701       3,488,389  

Equity LifeStyle Properties Inc.

    40,457       2,974,399  

Equity Residential

    114,234       8,954,803  

Erie Indemnity Co., Class A, NVS

    7,660       1,557,738  

Essential Utilities Inc.

    77,134       4,006,340  

Essex Property Trust Inc.

    21,319       6,108,533  

Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (The), Class A

    72,338       19,755,508  

Etsy Inc.(a)(b)

    39,440       4,090,717  

Everest Re Group Ltd.

    13,787       3,603,232  

Evergy Inc.

    53,451       3,648,565  

Eversource Energy

    103,506       9,131,299  

Exact Sciences Corp.(a)(b)

    51,322       2,314,622  

Exelon Corp.

    309,237       14,376,428  

Expedia Group Inc.(a)

    44,263       4,694,091  

Expeditors International of Washington Inc.

    55,066       5,850,762  

Extra Space Storage Inc.

    43,553       8,254,165  

Exxon Mobil Corp.

    1,266,342           122,746,530  

F5 Inc.(a)

    19,917       3,333,309  

FactSet Research Systems Inc.

    9,459       4,064,343  

Fair Isaac Corp.(a)

    8,548       3,949,432  

Fastenal Co.

    184,154       9,458,149  

FedEx Corp.

    75,035       17,489,908  

Fidelity National Financial Inc.

    87,600       3,500,496  

Fidelity National Information Services Inc.

    182,022       18,595,368  

Fifth Third Bancorp

    220,680       7,529,602  

First Citizens BancShares Inc./NC, Class A

    3,268       2,472,830  

First Republic Bank/CA

    55,415       9,016,575  

FirstEnergy Corp.

    170,685       7,015,153  

Fiserv Inc.(a)

    182,570       19,293,998  

FleetCor Technologies Inc.(a)

    24,124       5,309,451  

FMC Corp.

    42,380       4,708,418  

Ford Motor Co.

    1,207,861       17,743,478  

Fortinet Inc.(a)

    222,668       13,282,146  

Fortive Corp.

    103,211       6,651,949  

Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc., NVS

    32,707       2,279,024  

Fox Corp., Class A, NVS

    111,134       3,679,647  

Franklin Resources Inc.

    96,359       2,645,055  

Freeport-McMoRan Inc.

    459,698       14,503,472  

Garmin Ltd.

    38,933       3,800,639  

Gartner Inc.(a)

    27,565       7,317,956  

Generac Holdings Inc.(a)

    20,001       5,366,268  

General Dynamics Corp.

    66,949       15,175,330  

General Electric Co.

    334,605       24,730,656  

General Mills Inc.

    175,470       13,123,401  

General Motors Co.(a)

    400,541       14,523,617  

Genuine Parts Co.

    34,572       5,285,022  

Gilead Sciences Inc.

    377,550       22,558,612  

Global Payments Inc.

    89,465       10,943,359  

Globe Life Inc.

    26,691       2,688,584  

GoDaddy Inc., Class A(a)

    54,664       4,054,976  

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (The)

    103,650       34,555,873  

Guidewire Software Inc.(a)(b)

    27,892       2,167,766  

Halliburton Co.

    273,744       8,020,699  

Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. (The)

    106,867       6,889,715  

Hasbro Inc.

    41,540       3,270,029  
Security   Shares     Value  

United States (continued)

   

HCA Healthcare Inc.

    75,658     $ 16,071,272  

Healthpeak Properties Inc.

    181,511       5,015,149  

HEICO Corp.(b)

    13,594       2,143,910  

HEICO Corp., Class A

    15,260       1,948,397  

Henry Schein Inc.(a)

    32,646       2,573,484  

Hershey Co. (The)

    45,082       10,276,893  

Hess Corp.

    90,164       10,140,745  

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.

    422,163       6,011,601  

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.

    75,196       9,630,352  

Hologic Inc.(a)

    65,287       4,660,186  

Home Depot Inc. (The)

    315,017       94,801,216  

Honeywell International Inc.

    209,321       40,285,920  

Horizon Therapeutics PLC(a)

    67,404       5,592,510  

Hormel Foods Corp.

    96,836       4,777,888  

Host Hotels & Resorts Inc.

    231,043       4,114,876  

Howmet Aerospace Inc.

    130,245       4,835,997  

HP Inc.

    341,565       11,404,855  

HubSpot Inc.(a)(b)

    13,776       4,243,008  

Humana Inc.

    39,189       18,889,098  

Huntington Bancshares Inc./OH

    272,252       3,618,229  

Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc.

    12,359       2,679,926  

IAC/InterActiveCorp.(a)(b)

    26,101       1,787,919  

IDEX Corp.

    22,380       4,671,825  

IDEXX Laboratories Inc.(a)

    27,164       10,843,326  

Illinois Tool Works Inc.

    97,605       20,278,415  

Illumina Inc.(a)

    46,540       10,084,287  

Incyte Corp.(a)

    60,367       4,689,309  

Ingersoll Rand Inc.

    117,654       5,859,169  

Insulet Corp.(a)

    20,629       5,111,866  

Intel Corp.

    1,228,023       44,589,515  

Intercontinental Exchange Inc.

    177,358       18,088,742  

International Business Machines Corp.

    273,423       35,760,994  

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.

    77,311       9,590,430  

International Paper Co.

    119,199       5,098,141  

Interpublic Group of Companies Inc. (The)

    84,468       2,523,059  

Intuit Inc.

    83,382       38,036,367  

Intuitive Surgical Inc.(a)

    111,264       25,609,635  

Invesco Ltd.

    99,646       1,767,720  

Invitation Homes Inc.

    134,521       5,250,355  

IQVIA Holdings Inc.(a)

    51,555       12,387,120  

Iron Mountain Inc.

    82,328       3,992,085  

Jack Henry & Associates Inc.

    18,555       3,855,172  

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.

    40,209       5,520,696  

Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC(a)

    18,922       2,952,967  

JB Hunt Transport Services Inc.

    20,308       3,721,847  

JM Smucker Co. (The)

    29,054       3,844,425  

Johnson & Johnson

    785,235           137,039,212  

Johnson Controls International PLC

    219,508       11,833,676  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    876,866       101,155,262  

Juniper Networks Inc.

    103,957       2,913,915  

Kellogg Co.

    64,682       4,781,293  

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.

    187,055       7,246,511  

KeyCorp.

    297,682       5,447,581  

Keysight Technologies Inc.(a)

    57,252       9,309,175  

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

    98,056       12,922,800  

Kimco Realty Corp.

    188,244       4,162,075  

Kinder Morgan Inc.

    631,312       11,357,303  

KKR & Co. Inc.

    166,656       9,242,742  

KLA Corp.

    48,438       18,577,911  

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc.

    41,214       2,264,709  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI ACWI ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

United States (continued)

   

Kraft Heinz Co. (The)

    205,853     $ 7,581,566  

Kroger Co. (The)

    215,422       10,004,198  

L3Harris Technologies Inc.

    58,486       14,034,885  

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings

    30,776       8,069,159  

Lam Research Corp.

    43,485       21,764,677  

Las Vegas Sands Corp.(a)(b)

    106,449       4,012,063  

Lear Corp.

    12,394       1,873,229  

Leidos Holdings Inc.

    43,166       4,618,762  

Lennar Corp., Class A

    86,455       7,348,675  

Lennox International Inc.

    8,834       2,116,008  

Liberty Broadband Corp., Class C (a)

    47,766       5,203,150  

Liberty Global PLC, Class A(a)

    47,362       1,030,597  

Liberty Global PLC, Class C, NVS(a)(b)

    104,660       2,395,667  

Liberty Media Corp.-Liberty Formula One, Class C, NVS(a)

    68,985       4,675,113  

Liberty Media Corp.-Liberty SiriusXM, Class A, NVS(a)(b)

    19,338       770,619  

Liberty Media Corp.-Liberty SiriusXM, Class C, NVS(a)

    39,932       1,590,092  

Lincoln National Corp.

    61,315       3,147,912  

Live Nation Entertainment Inc.(a)

    44,543       4,186,597  

LKQ Corp.

    90,545       4,965,488  

Lockheed Martin Corp.

    73,463       30,399,724  

Loews Corp.(b)

    46,949       2,734,779  

Lowe’s Companies Inc.

    204,016       39,075,184  

LPL Financial Holdings Inc.

    22,085       4,636,083  

Lucid Group Inc.(a)(b)

    128,085       2,337,551  

Lululemon Athletica Inc.(a)

    36,618       11,370,255  

Lumen Technologies Inc.

    293,486       3,196,063  

Lyft Inc., Class A(a)

    88,557       1,227,400  

LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A

    84,968       7,572,348  

M&T Bank Corp.

    45,579       8,087,994  

Marathon Oil Corp.

    174,651       4,331,345  

Marathon Petroleum Corp.

    171,238       15,695,675  

Markel Corp.(a)

    3,368       4,368,768  

MarketAxess Holdings Inc.

    10,376       2,809,613  

Marriott International Inc./MD, Class A

    87,273       13,860,698  

Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc.

    157,568       25,834,849  

Martin Marietta Materials Inc.

    20,213       7,116,593  

Marvell Technology Inc.

    255,257       14,212,710  

Masco Corp.

    84,139       4,659,618  

Masimo Corp.(a)

    15,820       2,287,256  

Mastercard Inc., Class A

    264,873       93,709,419  

Match Group Inc.(a)

    82,900       6,077,399  

McCormick & Co. Inc./MD, NVS

    81,010       7,076,223  

McDonald’s Corp.

    224,565       59,143,684  

McKesson Corp.

    45,374       15,498,851  

Medical Properties Trust Inc.

    161,190       2,778,916  

Medtronic PLC

    407,140       37,668,593  

MercadoLibre Inc.(a)(b)

    13,653       11,109,583  

Merck & Co. Inc.

    767,602       68,577,563  

Meta Platforms Inc, Class A(a)

    699,298       111,258,312  

MetLife Inc.

    226,193       14,306,707  

Mettler-Toledo International Inc.(a)

    6,243       8,426,364  

MGM Resorts International

    121,996       3,992,929  

Microchip Technology Inc.

    165,543       11,399,291  

Micron Technology Inc.

    341,716       21,138,552  

Microsoft Corp.

    2,154,210           604,772,915  

Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc.

    38,190       7,093,029  

Moderna Inc.(a)

    105,268       17,273,426  
Security   Shares     Value  

United States (continued)

   

Mohawk Industries Inc.(a)

    18,284     $ 2,349,128  

Molina Healthcare Inc.(a)

    16,510       5,410,657  

Molson Coors Beverage Co., Class B

    62,693       3,745,907  

Mondelez International Inc., Class A

    427,552       27,380,430  

MongoDB Inc.(a)(b)

    20,471       6,396,573  

Monolithic Power Systems Inc.

    13,704       6,368,523  

Monster Beverage Corp.(a)

    123,821       12,335,048  

Moody’s Corp.

    52,134       16,174,573  

Morgan Stanley

    410,139       34,574,718  

Mosaic Co. (The)

    116,296       6,124,147  

Motorola Solutions Inc.

    52,654       12,562,718  

MSCI Inc.

    23,283       11,207,039  

Nasdaq Inc.

    29,503       5,337,093  

NetApp Inc.

    75,944       5,417,086  

Netflix Inc.(a)

    134,789       30,314,046  

Neurocrine Biosciences Inc.(a)

    28,598       2,691,930  

Newell Brands Inc.

    138,430       2,797,670  

Newmont Corp.

    246,646       11,168,131  

News Corp., Class A, NVS

    124,926       2,141,232  

NextEra Energy Inc.

    584,781       49,408,147  

Nike Inc., Class B

    386,353       44,399,687  

NiSource Inc.

    76,605       2,328,792  

Nordson Corp.

    16,418       3,792,394  

Norfolk Southern Corp.

    73,798       18,535,844  

Northern Trust Corp.

    65,165       6,502,164  

Northrop Grumman Corp.

    46,461       22,250,173  

NortonLifeLock Inc.

    191,611       4,700,218  

Novocure Ltd.(a)(b)

    28,682       1,950,089  

NRG Energy Inc.

    80,164       3,026,191  

Nucor Corp.(b)

    84,393       11,460,569  

Nvidia Corp.

    756,795           137,456,676  

NVR Inc.(a)

    814       3,575,983  

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

    290,068       19,071,971  

Okta Inc.(a)

    44,485       4,379,548  

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc.

    26,846       8,148,029  

Omnicom Group Inc.

    69,769       4,872,667  

ON Semiconductor Corp.(a)(b)

    125,983       8,413,145  

ONEOK Inc.

    146,927       8,777,419  

Oracle Corp.

    494,608       38,500,287  

O’Reilly Automotive Inc.(a)

    21,267       14,963,249  

Otis Worldwide Corp.

    111,963       8,752,148  

Owens Corning

    24,724       2,292,904  

PACCAR Inc.

    111,363       10,191,942  

Packaging Corp. of America

    22,867       3,215,329  

Palantir Technologies Inc., Class A(a)(b)

    486,844       5,038,835  

Palo Alto Networks Inc.(a)(b)

    30,827       15,385,756  

Paramount Global, Class B, NVS

    180,711       4,273,815  

Parker-Hannifin Corp.

    41,883       12,107,956  

Paychex Inc.

    104,638       13,422,963  

Paycom Software Inc.(a)

    16,322       5,394,258  

PayPal Holdings Inc.(a)

    336,975       29,158,447  

Peloton Interactive Inc., Class A(a)

    89,267       847,144  

Pentair PLC

    59,752       2,921,275  

PepsiCo Inc.

    420,086       73,498,247  

PerkinElmer Inc.(b)

    33,655       5,154,936  

Pfizer Inc.

    1,700,795       85,907,155  

PG&E Corp.(a)

    460,439       5,000,368  

Philip Morris International Inc.

    467,083       45,377,113  

Phillips 66

    146,219       13,013,491  

Pinterest Inc., Class A(a)

    171,673       3,344,190  
 

 

 

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July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI ACWI ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

United States (continued)

   

Pioneer Natural Resources Co.

    67,927     $ 16,095,303  

Plug Power Inc.(a)(b)

    160,444       3,423,875  

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. (The)

    132,130       21,925,652  

Pool Corp.

    11,921       4,264,142  

PPG Industries Inc.

    75,468       9,757,258  

PPL Corp.

    228,688       6,650,247  

Principal Financial Group Inc.(b)

    83,488       5,588,687  

Procter & Gamble Co. (The)

    723,757       100,537,085  

Progressive Corp. (The)

    183,155       21,073,814  

Prologis Inc.

    227,540       30,162,702  

Prudential Financial Inc.

    120,165       12,015,298  

PTC Inc.(a)

    29,781       3,674,380  

Public Service Enterprise Group Inc.

    161,256       10,589,682  

Public Storage

    49,924       16,295,693  

PulteGroup Inc.

    85,864       3,745,388  

Qorvo Inc.(a)

    36,066       3,753,389  

Qualcomm Inc.

    343,102       49,770,376  

Quanta Services Inc.

    39,804       5,522,009  

Quest Diagnostics Inc.

    38,604       5,272,148  

Raymond James Financial Inc.

    49,108       4,835,665  

Raytheon Technologies Corp.

    451,668       42,099,974  

Realty Income Corp.

    165,465       12,242,755  

Regency Centers Corp.

    36,488       2,350,922  

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.(a)

    33,022       19,208,567  

Regions Financial Corp.

    310,983       6,586,620  

Republic Services Inc.

    69,261       9,603,730  

ResMed Inc.

    46,864       11,271,729  

RingCentral Inc., Class A(a)

    24,123       1,193,847  

Rivian Automotive Inc., Class A(a)(b)

    54,420       1,866,606  

Robert Half International Inc.

    31,425       2,486,975  

ROBLOX Corp., Class A(a)

    102,827       4,414,363  

Rockwell Automation Inc.

    36,025       9,196,462  

Roku Inc.(a)(b)

    35,975       2,357,082  

Rollins Inc.

    67,481       2,602,742  

Roper Technologies Inc.

    32,571       14,222,779  

Ross Stores Inc.

    111,401       9,052,445  

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.(a)

    68,417       2,648,422  

RPM International Inc.

    35,036       3,167,254  

S&P Global Inc.

    107,619       40,564,830  

Salesforce Inc.(a)

    298,162       54,867,771  

SBA Communications Corp.

    35,321       11,860,439  

Schlumberger NV

    425,973       15,773,780  

Seagen Inc.(a)

    41,818       7,526,404  

Sealed Air Corp.

    40,683       2,486,545  

SEI Investments Co.

    26,177       1,449,159  

Sempra Energy

    89,365       14,816,717  

Sensata Technologies Holding PLC

    44,233       1,967,042  

ServiceNow Inc.(a)

    61,375       27,413,757  

Sherwin-Williams Co. (The)

    77,048       18,640,993  

Signature Bank/New York NY

    17,958       3,332,466  

Simon Property Group Inc.

    99,699       10,831,299  

Sirius XM Holdings Inc.(b)

    348,037       2,324,887  

Skyworks Solutions Inc.

    52,716       5,739,718  

Snap Inc., Class A, NVS(a)

    332,087       3,281,020  

Snap-on Inc.

    13,063       2,926,765  

Snowflake Inc., Class A(a)

    65,138       9,764,838  

SolarEdge Technologies Inc.(a)

    16,015       5,767,482  

Southern Co. (The)

    330,535           25,414,836  

Southwest Airlines Co.(a)

    46,846       1,785,770  

Splunk Inc.(a)(b)

    51,482       5,349,495  
Security   Shares     Value  

United States (continued)

   

SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.

    71,134     $ 4,208,999  

Stanley Black & Decker Inc.

    41,504       4,039,584  

Starbucks Corp.

    352,709       29,902,669  

State Street Corp.

    117,207       8,326,385  

Steel Dynamics Inc.

    51,091       3,978,967  

Stryker Corp.

    105,823       22,725,489  

Sun Communities Inc.

    29,819       4,889,123  

SVB Financial Group(a)

    17,733       7,156,152  

Synchrony Financial

    166,926       5,588,682  

Synopsys Inc.(a)

    43,997       16,168,897  

Sysco Corp.(b)

    156,187       13,260,276  

T Rowe Price Group Inc.

    69,583       8,591,413  

Take-Two Interactive Software Inc.(a)

    44,983       5,970,594  

Targa Resources Corp.

    49,418       3,415,278  

Target Corp.

    146,121       23,873,249  

Teladoc Health Inc.(a)(b)

    47,313       1,743,484  

Teledyne Technologies Inc.(a)

    13,474       5,273,724  

Teleflex Inc.

    10,837       2,605,865  

Teradyne Inc.

    52,678       5,314,683  

Tesla Inc.(a)

    266,170       237,277,246  

Texas Instruments Inc.

    281,139       50,292,956  

Textron Inc.

    69,673       4,573,336  

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.

    118,398       70,850,547  

TJX Companies Inc. (The)

    368,263       22,522,965  

T-Mobile U.S. Inc.(a)

    189,537       27,115,163  

Tractor Supply Co.

    35,231       6,746,032  

Trade Desk Inc. (The), Class A(a)

    135,459       6,095,655  

Tradeweb Markets Inc., Class A

    31,541       2,224,271  

TransDigm Group Inc.(a)

    16,487       10,260,520  

TransUnion

    61,957       4,908,853  

Travelers Companies Inc. (The)

    75,356       11,958,997  

Trimble Inc.(a)

    85,478       5,934,738  

Truist Financial Corp.

    413,318       20,860,159  

Twilio Inc., Class A(a)

    51,725       4,386,280  

Twitter Inc.(a)

    247,596       10,302,470  

Tyler Technologies Inc.(a)

    11,832       4,720,968  

Tyson Foods Inc., Class A

    93,312       8,212,389  

U.S. Bancorp

    412,806       19,484,443  

Uber Technologies Inc.(a)

    423,835       9,938,931  

UDR Inc.

    96,847       4,687,395  

UGI Corp.

    58,060       2,505,870  

Ulta Beauty, Inc.(a)

    16,245       6,317,843  

Union Pacific Corp.

    193,200       43,914,360  

United Parcel Service Inc., Class B

    221,782       43,223,094  

United Rentals Inc.(a)

    24,110       7,779,574  

UnitedHealth Group Inc.

    285,184           154,666,691  

Unity Software Inc.(a)(b)

    55,727       2,083,633  

Universal Health Services Inc., Class B

    17,920       2,015,462  

Upstart Holdings Inc.(a)(b)

    20,146       490,152  

Vail Resorts Inc.

    13,600       3,224,968  

Valero Energy Corp.

    122,882       13,611,639  

Veeva Systems Inc., Class A(a)

    43,892       9,813,373  

Ventas Inc.

    121,022       6,508,563  

VeriSign Inc.(a)

    33,341       6,306,784  

Verisk Analytics Inc.

    48,663       9,258,136  

Verizon Communications Inc.

    1,225,235       56,593,605  

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc.(a)

    79,339       22,247,449  

VF Corp.

    95,828       4,281,595  

Viatris Inc.

    380,271       3,684,826  

VICI Properties Inc.

    292,914       10,014,730  
 

 

 

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July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI ACWI ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

 

 

United States (continued)

   

Visa Inc., Class A

    502,387     $ 106,561,307  

Vistra Corp.

    113,267       2,927,952  

VMware Inc., Class A

    61,372       7,131,426  

Vornado Realty Trust

    50,294       1,528,435  

Vulcan Materials Co.

    42,394       7,009,000  

W R Berkley Corp.

    67,661       4,230,842  

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc.

    224,453       8,892,828  

Walmart Inc.

    457,262       60,381,447  

Walt Disney Co. (The)(a)

    552,052       58,572,717  

Warner Bros. Discovery Inc.(a)

    657,392       9,860,880  

Waste Management Inc.

    131,104       21,574,474  

Waters Corp.(a)

    20,049       7,298,437  

Wayfair Inc., Class A(a)(b)

    22,608       1,218,797  

Webster Financial Corp.

    54,401       2,526,926  

WEC Energy Group Inc.

    101,114       10,496,644  

Wells Fargo & Co.

    1,159,446       50,864,896  

Welltower Inc.

    131,590       11,361,481  

West Pharmaceutical Services Inc.

    23,793       8,174,323  

Western Digital Corp.(a)

    95,830       4,705,253  

Western Union Co. (The)

    142,884       2,431,886  

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp.

    55,763       5,212,168  

Westlake Corp.(b)

    9,363       911,394  

Westrock Co.

    86,992       3,684,981  

Weyerhaeuser Co.

    229,995       8,353,418  

Whirlpool Corp.

    20,564       3,554,899  

Williams Companies Inc. (The)

    328,925       11,213,053  

Willis Towers Watson PLC

    38,355       7,937,184  

Workday Inc., Class A(a)

    56,208       8,717,861  

WP Carey Inc.

    46,898       4,187,991  

WW Grainger Inc.

    14,260       7,750,738  

Wynn Resorts Ltd.(a)(b)

    34,175       2,169,429  

Xcel Energy Inc.

    166,428       12,179,201  

Xylem Inc./NY

    61,127       5,625,518  

Yum! Brands Inc.

    92,308       11,311,422  

Zebra Technologies Corp., Class A(a)

    16,501       5,902,243  

Zendesk Inc.(a)

    35,571       2,682,765  

Zillow Group Inc., Class C (a)(b)

    54,688       1,907,517  

Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc.

    64,257       7,093,330  

Zoetis Inc.

    146,893       26,815,317  

Zoom Video Communications Inc., Class A(a)

    66,707       6,928,189  

ZoomInfo Technologies Inc.(a)

    79,661       3,018,355  

Zscaler Inc.(a)(b)

    26,250       4,070,325  
   

 

 

 
          11,056,624,749  
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks — 99.3%
(Cost: $15,439,665,843)

          17,999,916,174  
   

 

 

 

Preferred Stocks

   
Brazil — 0.2%            

Banco Bradesco SA, Preference Shares, NVS

    1,936,683       6,524,108  

Cia. Energetica de Minas Gerais, Preference Shares, NVS

    686,018       1,490,277  

Gerdau SA, Preference Shares, NVS

    266,320       1,258,999  

Itau Unibanco Holding SA, Preference Shares, NVS

    1,379,365       6,296,864  

Itausa SA, Preference Shares, NVS

    1,536,684       2,563,070  
Security   Shares     Value  

 

 

Brazil (continued)

   

Petroleo Brasileiro SA, Preference Shares, NVS

    1,828,294     $ 12,067,073  
   

 

 

 
      30,200,391  
Chile — 0.0%            

Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA, Class B, Preference Shares

    46,450       4,613,504  
   

 

 

 
Colombia — 0.0%            

Bancolombia SA, Preference Shares, NVS

    200,457       1,478,528  
   

 

 

 
Germany — 0.1%            

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, Preference Shares, NVS

    4,823       366,187  

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Preference Shares, NVS

    56,847       3,631,574  

Porsche Automobil Holding SE, Preference Shares, NVS

    50,393       3,647,531  

Sartorius AG, Preference Shares, NVS

    9,363       4,188,063  

Volkswagen AG, Preference Shares, NVS

    66,380       9,385,458  
   

 

 

 
      21,218,813  
Russia — 0.0%            

Surgutneftegas PJSC, Preference Shares, NVS(d)

    1,929,900       309  
   

 

 

 
South Korea — 0.1%            

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Preference Shares, NVS

    266,173       11,698,204  
   

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks — 0.4%
(Cost: $64,045,095)

      69,209,749  
   

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments — 99.7%
(Cost: $15,503,710,938)

 

    18,069,125,923  
   

 

 

 

Short-Term Securities

   
Money Market Funds — 1.0%            

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares, 1.93%(e)(f)(g)

    168,572,547       168,555,690  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 1.81%(e)(f)

    18,730,000       18,730,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Securities — 1.0%
(Cost: $187,230,384)

      187,285,690  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities — 100.7%
(Cost: $15,690,941,322)

 

    18,256,411,613  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.7)%

 

    (129,034,867
   

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

    $     18,127,376,746  
   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Non-income producing security.

(b) 

All or a portion of this security is on loan.

(c) 

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

(d) 

Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

(e) 

Affiliate of the Fund.

(f) 

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

(g) 

All or a portion of this security was purchased with the cash collateral from loaned securities.

 

 

 

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July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI ACWI ETF

 

Affiliates

Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended July 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

 

 

   
    Affiliated Issuer  

Value at

07/31/21

   

Purchases

at Cost

   

Proceeds

from Sale

   

Net Realized

Gain (Loss)

   

Change in

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

   

Value at

07/31/22

   

Shares

Held at

07/31/22

    Income    

Capital

Gain

Distributions

from

Underlying

Funds

   

    

 

 

   

    

 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares

  $ 121,480,560     $ 47,180,543 (a)    $     $ (57,649   $ (47,764   $ 168,555,690       168,572,547     $ 1,159,485 (b)    $    
 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares

    29,600,000             (10,870,000 )(a)                  18,730,000       18,730,000       94,699          
 

BlackRock Inc.

    34,020,813       8,581,811       (2,334,767     1,005,459       (9,553,515     31,719,801       47,401       758,829          
         

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   
          $ 947,810     $ (9,601,279   $ 219,005,491       $ 2,013,013     $    
         

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

  (a) 

Represents net amount purchased (sold).

 
  (b) 

All or a portion represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Futures Contracts

 

 

 
Description   

Number of

Contracts

      

Expiration

Date

      

Notional

Amount

(000)

      

Value/

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

 

 

 

Long Contracts

                 

MSCI EAFE Index

     124          09/16/22        $ 12,103        $ 552,965  

MSCI Emerging Markets Index

     115          09/16/22          5,741          (5,592

S&P 500 E-Mini Index

     154          09/16/22          31,828          1,953,701  
                 

 

 

 
                  $ 2,501,074  
                 

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

 

 
   

Commodity

Contracts

   

Credit

Contracts

   

Equity

Contracts

   

Foreign

Currency

Exchange

Contracts

   

Interest

Rate

Contracts

   

Other

Contracts

    Total  

 

 

Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments

             

Futures contracts

             

Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(a)

  $     $     $ 2,506,666     $     $     $     $ 2,506,666  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities — Derivative Financial Instruments

             

Futures contracts

             

Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts(a)

  $     $     $ 5,592     $     $     $     $ 5,592  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss).

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI ACWI ETF

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure (continued)

For the period ended July 31, 2022, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

 

 
   

Commodity

Contracts

   

Credit

Contracts

   

Equity

Contracts

   

Foreign

Currency

Exchange

Contracts

   

Interest

Rate

Contracts

   

Other

Contracts

    Total  

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from

             

Futures contracts

  $     $     $ (7,596,172   $     $     $     $ (7,596,172
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on

             

Futures contracts

  $     $     $ 2,224,826     $     $     $     $ 2,224,826  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

   

Futures contracts

  

Average notional value of contracts — long

   $ 48,533,885  

For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.

 

                                                                                                           

 

 
     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

 

 

Investments

                 

Assets

                 

Common Stocks

   $ 11,997,525,961        $ 6,001,985,326        $ 404,887        $ 17,999,916,174  

Preferred Stocks

     36,292,423          32,917,017          309          69,209,749  

Money Market Funds

     187,285,690                            187,285,690  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $ 12,221,104,074        $ 6,034,902,343        $ 405,196        $ 18,256,411,613  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments(a)

                 

Assets

                 

Futures Contracts

   $ 2,506,666        $        $        $ 2,506,666  

Liabilities

                 

Futures Contracts

     (5,592                          (5,592
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $ 2,501,074        $        $        $ 2,501,074  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts. Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Common Stocks

 

Australia — 1.8%  

Ampol Ltd.

    19,964     $ 472,977  

Aristocrat Leisure Ltd.

    15,004       374,321  

ASX Ltd.

    3,844       238,923  

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd.

    36,408       588,399  

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd., New

    2,427       38,833  

BlueScope Steel Ltd.

    14,632       171,873  

Brambles Ltd.

    62,744       505,008  

Cochlear Ltd.

    1,240       186,901  

Coles Group Ltd.

    7,564       99,620  

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

    25,048       1,778,844  

Computershare Ltd.

    14,012       247,550  

CSL Ltd.

    7,812       1,590,656  

Dexus

    33,604       225,819  

Endeavour Group Ltd./Australia

    18,972       105,701  

Fortescue Metals Group Ltd.

    53,568       689,343  

Goodman Group

    27,776       406,503  

GPT Group (The)

    110,484       355,449  

Insurance Australia Group Ltd.

    62,000       195,087  

Lendlease Corp. Ltd.

    6,076       44,018  

Lottery Corp. Ltd. (The)(a)

    72,168       228,924  

Macquarie Group Ltd.

    5,704       730,017  

Mineral Resources Ltd.

    9,424       359,093  

Mirvac Group

    77,004       116,660  

National Australia Bank Ltd.

    50,592       1,092,611  

Newcrest Mining Ltd.

    11,904       160,421  

Northern Star Resources Ltd.

    37,820       207,845  

QBE Insurance Group Ltd.

    33,852       273,718  

Ramsay Health Care Ltd.

    3,968       196,026  

Rio Tinto PLC

    13,516       815,954  

Scentre Group

    108,624       222,597  

Sonic Healthcare Ltd.

    10,416       250,833  

Stockland

    86,428       234,193  

Suncorp Group Ltd.

    24,056       189,977  

Telstra Corp. Ltd.

    109,368       298,904  

Transurban Group

    62,000       633,745  

Treasury Wine Estates Ltd.

    32,240       277,910  

Vicinity Centres

    98,580       144,242  

Wesfarmers Ltd.

    19,468       637,879  

Westpac Banking Corp.

    55,676       843,109  

Woolworths Group Ltd.

    15,996       420,840  
   

 

 

 
          16,651,323  
Austria — 0.0%            

Erste Group Bank AG

    14,508       367,817  
   

 

 

 
Belgium — 0.2%            

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV

    15,624       836,943  

Elia Group SA/NV

    2,392       363,134  

Proximus SADP

    12,896       178,700  

Umicore SA

    7,440       269,494  
   

 

 

 
      1,648,271  
Brazil — 0.4%            

Ambev SA

    99,216       286,290  

B3 SA - Brasil, Bolsa, Balcao

    130,200       279,067  

Banco Bradesco SA

    67,528       188,850  

Banco BTG Pactual SA

    48,856       212,738  

Banco do Brasil SA

    32,612       226,716  

Cia. Siderurgica Nacional SA

    71,176       202,354  

Hapvida Participacoes e Investimentos SA(b)

    44,856       53,403  
Security   Shares     Value  
Brazil (continued)  

Localiza Rent a Car SA

    25,296     $ 281,653  

Petro Rio SA(a)

    44,392       207,799  

Telefonica Brasil SA

    19,344       166,743  

Vale SA

    93,992       1,267,069  

WEG SA

    15,872       86,015  
   

 

 

 
          3,458,697  
Canada — 3.5%            

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.

    12,524       538,496  

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.

    15,624       698,020  

AltaGas Ltd.

    69,688       1,552,613  

Bank of Montreal

    9,300       927,131  

Bank of Nova Scotia (The)

    20,212       1,231,298  

BCE Inc.

    7,936       400,968  

Brookfield Asset Management Inc., Class A

    23,188       1,150,572  

Brookfield Renewable Corp., Class A

    9,796       383,257  

Cameco Corp.

    25,420       654,681  

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

    10,664       539,467  

Canadian National Railway Co.

    8,804       1,115,359  

Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.

    13,640       1,075,499  

Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd., Class A, NVS

    2,728       350,461  

Canadian Utilities Ltd., Class A, NVS

    9,424       305,045  

CCL Industries Inc., Class B, NVS

    6,200       311,465  

CGI Inc.(a)

    2,356       202,014  

Constellation Software Inc.

    372       632,814  

Dollarama Inc.

    4,216       255,518  

Enbridge Inc.

    49,476       2,221,987  

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd.

    744       400,774  

First Quantum Minerals Ltd.

    17,980       328,556  

Franco-Nevada Corp.

    7,440       952,666  

George Weston Ltd.

    2,480       296,000  

Great-West Lifeco Inc.

    3,844       93,417  

Hydro One Ltd.(b)

    33,480       934,684  

Intact Financial Corp.

    2,728       406,042  

Ivanhoe Mines Ltd., Class A(a)

    30,628       190,386  

Keyera Corp.

    18,476       478,871  

Loblaw Companies Ltd.

    5,456       496,666  

Lundin Mining Corp.

    41,664       234,910  

Manulife Financial Corp.

    23,560       431,257  

Metro Inc.

    5,580       308,991  

National Bank of Canada(c)

    2,604       182,710  

Nutrien Ltd.

    7,936       679,352  

Open Text Corp.

    11,656       476,781  

Pan American Silver Corp.

    6,448       131,221  

Parkland Corp.

    14,260       400,111  

Pembina Pipeline Corp.

    42,284       1,614,357  

Power Corp. of Canada

    3,472       94,354  

Restaurant Brands International Inc.

    3,596       192,781  

Ritchie Bros Auctioneers Inc.

    3,100       223,443  

Rogers Communications Inc., Class B, NVS

    7,688       353,436  

Royal Bank of Canada

    20,336       1,982,861  

Shaw Communications Inc., Class B, NVS

    8,928       241,510  

Shopify Inc., Class A(a)

    17,360       604,763  

Sun Life Financial Inc.

    5,456       253,339  

TC Energy Corp.

    6,448       343,762  

TELUS Corp.

    9,176       211,244  

TFI International Inc.

    2,976       297,240  

Thomson Reuters Corp.

    3,720       417,710  

Toronto-Dominion Bank (The)

    25,544       1,659,248  

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.

    2,232       208,968  

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.

    22,196       761,620  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Canada (continued)

 

WSP Global Inc.

    2,852     $ 344,098  
   

 

 

 
          31,774,794  
Chile — 0.0%            

Falabella SA

    97,340       217,127  
   

 

 

 
China — 3.6%            

Agricultural Bank of China Ltd., Class H

    1,364,000       449,877  

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.(a)

    235,668       2,649,726  

Alibaba Health Information Technology Ltd.(a)

    42,000       25,221  

ANTA Sports Products Ltd.(c)

    24,800       273,069  

Baidu Inc.(a)

    8,008       138,413  

Baidu Inc., ADR(a)

    4,004       546,826  

Bank of China Ltd., Class H

    2,604,000       925,944  

Bank of Communications Co. Ltd., Class A

    830,800       568,920  

Bank of Jiangsu Co. Ltd., Class A

    235,600       251,612  

Bilibili Inc., ADR(a)

    4,247       103,797  

Bilibili Inc., Class Z(a)

    43       1,051  

BYD Co. Ltd., Class H

    7,000       256,102  

CGN Power Co. Ltd., Class H(b)

    1,736,000       400,293  

China CITIC Bank Corp. Ltd., Class H

    744,000       310,977  

China Conch Venture Holdings Ltd.

    124,000       240,397  

China Construction Bank Corp., Class H

    2,108,000       1,346,190  

China Everbright Bank Co. Ltd., Class A

    223,200       95,968  

China Life Insurance Co. Ltd., Class H

    248,000       369,376  

China Mengniu Dairy Co. Ltd.

    18,000       83,628  

China Merchants Bank Co. Ltd., Class A

    124,000       645,058  

China Merchants Port Holdings Co. Ltd.

    248,000       399,986  

China Minsheng Banking Corp. Ltd., Class A

    806,060       434,829  

China National Nuclear Power Co. Ltd., Class A

    396,898       363,180  

China Northern Rare Earth Group High-Tech Co. Ltd., Class A

    37,200       173,268  

China Oilfield Services Ltd., Class H

    248,000       228,452  

China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd.

    124,000       342,664  

China Pacific Insurance Group Co. Ltd., Class H

    173,600       370,814  

China Resources Beer Holdings Co. Ltd.

    14,000       96,568  

China Resources Gas Group Ltd.

    24,900       104,491  

China Resources Land Ltd.

    22,000       91,878  

China Suntien Green Energy Corp. Ltd., Class H

    496,000       243,288  

China Tower Corp. Ltd., Class H(b)

    2,480,000       319,058  

China Vanke Co. Ltd., Class H

    62,000       117,929  

China Yangtze Power Co. Ltd., Class A

    173,600       614,685  

CMOC Group Ltd., Class H

    744,000       365,258  

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd., Class A(a)

    3,500       265,378  

Country Garden Holdings Co. Ltd.(c)

    248,000       95,906  

Country Garden Services Holdings Co. Ltd.

    15,000       33,451  

ENN Energy Holdings Ltd.

    24,800       404,552  

Foshan Haitian Flavouring & Food Co. Ltd., Class A

    12,485       153,088  

Ganfeng Lithium Co. Ltd., Class H(b)

    35,680       322,628  

Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd.

    124,000       245,879  

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd., Class H

    1,364,000       721,130  

Industrial Bank Co. Ltd., Class A

    55,898       147,356  

Innovent Biologics Inc.(a)(b)

    14,000       58,521  

JD.com Inc., Class A

    33,944       1,012,636  

Jiangsu Expressway Co. Ltd., Class H

    248,000       216,420  

Kuaishou Technology(a)(b)

    37,200       374,025  

Kweichow Moutai Co. Ltd., Class A

    800       224,927  

Lenovo Group Ltd.

    248,000       240,509  

Li Auto Inc., ADR(a)

    9,548       313,556  

Li Ning Co. Ltd.

    62,000       502,921  

Meituan, Class B(a)(b)

    66,200       1,485,088  
Security   Shares     Value  

China (continued)

 

Muyuan Foods Co. Ltd., Class A

    15,236     $ 134,864  

NetEase Inc.

    37,300       697,762  

New China Life Insurance Co. Ltd., Class H

    173,600       413,693  

NIO Inc., ADR(a)

    25,048       494,197  

Nongfu Spring Co. Ltd., Class H(b)

    49,600       297,262  

People’s Insurance Co. Group of China Ltd. (The), Class H

    1,116,000       334,138  

PICC Property & Casualty Co. Ltd., Class H

    496,000       509,140  

Pinduoduo Inc., ADR(a)(c)

    7,564       370,712  

Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China Ltd., Class H

    124,000       728,753  

Shenzhen International Holdings Ltd.

    372,000       342,646  

Shenzhou International Group Holdings Ltd.

    24,800       260,850  

Sichuan Chuantou Energy Co. Ltd., Class A

    297,600       550,108  

Sinopharm Group Co. Ltd., Class H

    99,200       227,286  

Sunac China Holdings Ltd.(d)

    144,000       36,688  

Tencent Holdings Ltd.

    86,800       3,354,717  

Trip.com Group Ltd., ADR(a)

    9,920       255,738  

WuXi AppTec Co. Ltd., Class H(b)

    14,400       174,444  

Wuxi Biologics Cayman Inc., New(a)(b)

    62,000       593,471  

Xiaomi Corp., Class B(a)(b)

    272,800       429,056  

Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology Co. Ltd., Class H

    27,200       48,593  

XPeng Inc., ADR(a)(c)

    9,300       227,199  

Yantai Jereh Oilfield Services Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    62,000       330,049  

Zhejiang Expressway Co. Ltd., Class H

    248,000       199,608  

Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co. Ltd., Class A

    11,440       142,988  

ZhongAn Online P&C Insurance Co. Ltd., Class H(a)(b)

    136,400       346,349  

Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric Co. Ltd.

    62,000       266,250  

Zijin Mining Group Co. Ltd., Class H

    248,000       290,609  

ZTO Express Cayman Inc., ADR(c)

    7,440       190,390  
   

 

 

 
          33,014,324  
Colombia — 0.0%            

Bancolombia SA

    17,484       146,781  

Interconexion Electrica SA ESP

    59,272       284,815  
   

 

 

 
      431,596  
Czech Republic — 0.0%            

Komercni Banka AS

    8,680       219,313  
   

 

 

 
Denmark — 0.6%            

Carlsberg A/S, Class B

    1,300       168,144  

Chr Hansen Holding A/S

    3,844       251,601  

DSV A/S

    2,976       501,459  

Genmab A/S(a)

    868       308,852  

Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B

    25,916       3,018,534  

Novozymes A/S, Class B

    4,836       308,925  

Orsted A/S(b)

    6,200       721,783  

Vestas Wind Systems A/S

    17,360       456,285  
   

 

 

 
      5,735,583  
Finland — 0.3%            

Kesko OYJ, Class B

    9,176       226,951  

Kone OYJ, Class B

    5,208       238,013  

Neste OYJ

    20,212       1,039,327  

Nokia OYJ

    67,456       351,350  

Nordea Bank Abp

    36,208       357,010  

Sampo OYJ, Class A

    3,596       155,357  
   

 

 

 
      2,368,008  
France — 2.5%            

Aeroports de Paris(a)

    1,984       274,133  

Airbus SE

    11,036       1,189,920  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
France (continued)  

Alstom SA

    9,176     $ 218,074  

AXA SA

    44,020       1,014,331  

BNP Paribas SA

    18,476       872,941  

Bureau Veritas SA

    8,184       225,720  

Capgemini SE

    1,984       378,422  

Carrefour SA

    10,292       175,397  

Covivio

    4,588       290,162  

Danone SA

    10,912       601,679  

Dassault Systemes SE

    6,820       292,521  

Edenred

    3,381       173,548  

Eiffage SA

    2,232       209,449  

EssilorLuxottica SA

    5,084       797,081  

Eurofins Scientific SE

    2,480       193,337  

Gecina SA

    1,057       108,375  

Getlink SE

    13,392       268,032  

Hermes International

    496       680,484  

Kering SA

    1,240       709,889  

Klepierre SA

    9,796       217,668  

Legrand SA

    3,224       263,944  

L’Oreal SA

    4,340       1,640,769  

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE

    4,464       3,099,596  

Orange SA

    15,872       162,187  

Pernod Ricard SA

    3,968       779,491  

Publicis Groupe SA

    4,960       263,948  

Renault SA(a)

    7,192       212,627  

Safran SA

    6,944       763,253  

Sanofi

    18,600       1,848,348  

Sartorius Stedim Biotech

    620       248,024  

Schneider Electric SE

    9,920       1,371,974  

Societe Generale SA

    19,096       427,872  

Sodexo SA

    2,852       231,735  

Teleperformance

    868       290,260  

Thales SA

    1,736       215,888  

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield(a)

    3,224       183,074  

Vinci SA

    11,408       1,093,557  

Vivendi SE

    18,104       171,867  

Worldline SA/France(a)(b)

    6,200       273,656  
   

 

 

 
          22,433,233  
Germany — 1.6%            

adidas AG

    3,348       579,175  

Allianz SE, Registered

    7,068       1,283,592  

Aroundtown SA(c)

    50,964       163,443  

Bayer AG, Registered

    15,748       918,585  

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

    11,780       962,583  

Beiersdorf AG

    1,754       180,881  

Daimler Truck Holding AG(a)

    9,920       271,064  

Delivery Hero SE(a)(b)

    2,976       143,581  

Deutsche Bank AG, Registered

    35,712       312,371  

Deutsche Boerse AG

    2,480       432,922  

Deutsche Post AG, Registered

    11,532       460,587  

Deutsche Telekom AG, Registered

    46,252       878,741  

Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA

    7,564       193,555  

GEA Group AG

    5,952       222,174  

Hannover Rueck SE

    1,736       246,246  

HelloFresh SE(a)

    7,316       202,212  

Infineon Technologies AG

    19,592       537,300  

Mercedes-Benz Group AG

    16,368       965,286  

Merck KGaA

    2,356       448,725  

MTU Aero Engines AG

    1,240       239,709  
Security   Shares     Value  
Germany (continued)  

Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG in Muenchen, Registered

    2,604     $ 590,342  

Puma SE

    124       8,373  

SAP SE

    16,616       1,549,819  

Siemens AG, Registered

    13,268       1,479,965  

Siemens Healthineers AG(b)

    4,216       216,043  

Symrise AG

    2,356       274,911  

Vonovia SE

    8,579       285,851  

Zalando SE(a)(b)

    5,580       157,094  
   

 

 

 
          14,205,130  
Hong Kong — 0.6%            

AIA Group Ltd.

    198,400       1,993,254  

BOC Hong Kong Holdings Ltd.

    62,000       224,274  

CK Asset Holdings Ltd.

    62,000       438,943  

Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd.(c)

    46,000       273,657  

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd.

    20,900       959,110  

Link REIT

    49,600       415,367  

Sands China Ltd.(a)

    49,600       116,339  

Sino Land Co. Ltd.

    248,000       368,488  

Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd.

    33,500       399,894  

Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd.

    26,500       294,060  
   

 

 

 
      5,483,386  
India — 1.4%            

Adani Enterprises Ltd.

    10,788       351,006  

Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd.

    19,840       191,768  

Adani Total Gas Ltd.

    8,556       338,464  

Adani Transmission Ltd.(a)

    5,828       229,695  

Asian Paints Ltd.

    12,896       544,789  

Avenue Supermarts Ltd.(a)(b)

    6,448       346,811  

Axis Bank Ltd.

    38,588       354,539  

Bandhan Bank Ltd.(b)

    21,680       75,948  

Bharti Airtel Ltd.(a)

    44,020       377,482  

DLF Ltd.

    58,776       287,623  

HCL Technologies Ltd.

    21,700       260,964  

Hindustan Unilever Ltd.

    17,732       592,370  

Housing Development Finance Corp. Ltd.

    22,444       677,311  

ICICI Bank Ltd.

    55,580       578,074  

ICICI Bank Ltd., ADR, NVS

    20,840       433,055  

Infosys Ltd.

    56,916       1,116,477  

ITC Ltd.

    102,052       391,360  

Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.

    12,276       281,929  

Larsen & Toubro Ltd.

    13,144       301,244  

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., GDR

    4,464       65,840  

Marico Ltd.

    39,308       257,660  

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.

    2,728       303,570  

Nestle India Ltd.

    1,488       364,405  

PI Industries Ltd.

    7,812       305,478  

Pidilite Industries Ltd.

    12,276       380,830  

Power Grid Corp. of India Ltd.

    125,116       338,822  

Reliance Industries Ltd.

    36,332       1,155,515  

SBI Life Insurance Co. Ltd.(b)

    14,508       237,664  

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

    27,776       331,290  

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.

    15,893       664,785  

Tata Motors Ltd.(a)

    47,120       268,852  

Tech Mahindra Ltd.

    16,368       217,652  

Titan Co. Ltd.

    9,424       280,663  

Wipro Ltd.

    25,668       136,960  
   

 

 

 
      13,040,895  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Indonesia — 0.3%            

Astra International Tbk PT

    830,800     $ 354,833  

Bank Central Asia Tbk PT

    496,000       246,641  

Bank Mandiri Persero Tbk PT

    409,200       229,053  

Bank Negara Indonesia Persero Tbk PT

    322,400       171,103  

Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero Tbk PT

    1,003,937       296,355  

Gudang Garam Tbk PT

    86,800       162,983  

Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk PT(a)

    992,035       272,262  

Telkom Indonesia Persero Tbk PT

    1,587,200       453,336  

Vale Indonesia Tbk PT(a)

    384,400       158,672  
   

 

 

 
      2,345,238  
Ireland — 0.5%            

Flutter Entertainment PLC, Class DI(a)

    4,464       448,183  

James Hardie Industries PLC

    17,856       440,984  

Kerry Group PLC, Class A

    2,852       301,032  

Kingspan Group PLC

    3,348       216,710  

Linde PLC

    6,200       1,872,400  

Seagate Technology Holdings PLC

    2,852       228,103  

STERIS PLC

    1,116       251,825  

Trane Technologies PLC

    4,340       637,937  
   

 

 

 
          4,397,174  
Israel — 0.4%            

Azrieli Group Ltd.

    3,348       268,366  

Bank Hapoalim BM

    45,832       427,154  

Bank Leumi Le-Israel BM

    52,374       509,264  

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.(a)

    2,480       309,008  

Elbit Systems Ltd.

    1,240       286,109  

ICL Group Ltd.

    21,700       197,740  

Isracard Ltd.

          1  

Israel Discount Bank Ltd., Class A

    42,091       239,324  

Kornit Digital Ltd.(a)

    2,728       74,229  

Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Ltd.

    7,316       271,980  

Nice Ltd.(a)

    1,116       238,263  

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., ADR(a)

    27,280       255,886  

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.

    3,348       166,797  
   

 

 

 
      3,244,121  
Italy — 0.6%            

Assicurazioni Generali SpA

    25,916       387,435  

Atlantia SpA

    14,508       335,289  

Ferrari NV

    2,108       447,660  

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA

    345,960       614,359  

Mediobanca Banca di Credito Finanziario SpA

    20,460       175,480  

Moncler SpA

    5,084       254,855  

Poste Italiane SpA(b)

    27,280       229,161  

Snam SpA

    159,712       801,360  

Stellantis NV

    59,520       854,722  

Tenaris SA

    61,504       860,689  

Terna - Rete Elettrica Nazionale

    56,420       431,940  

UniCredit SpA

    44,144       436,570  
   

 

 

 
      5,829,520  
Japan — 5.4%            

Asahi Group Holdings Ltd.

    12,400       431,103  

Astellas Pharma Inc.

    37,800       592,000  

Canon Inc.

    24,800       586,714  

Central Japan Railway Co.

    1,900       222,484  

Chugai Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    12,400       348,351  

Concordia Financial Group Ltd.

    74,400       253,109  

Dai-ichi Life Holdings Inc.

    12,400       215,696  

Daiichi Sankyo Co. Ltd.

    24,800       657,565  

Daikin Industries Ltd.

    3,800       666,437  
Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)  

Daiwa House Industry Co. Ltd.

    12,400     $ 306,380  

Denso Corp.

    3,800       207,841  

Dentsu Group Inc.

    12,400       433,151  

FANUC Corp.

    4,100       707,088  

Fast Retailing Co. Ltd.

    1,000       605,590  

Fujitsu Ltd.

    3,300       442,406  

Hitachi Ltd.

    12,400       627,788  

Honda Motor Co. Ltd.

    12,400       317,777  

Hoya Corp.

    12,400       1,242,376  

Hulic Co. Ltd.

    37,200       298,347  

Iida Group Holdings Co. Ltd.

    12,400       203,018  

Isuzu Motors Ltd.

    24,800       272,021  

ITOCHU Corp.

    21,100       614,214  

Japan Post Holdings Co. Ltd.

    49,600       357,112  

Japan Post Insurance Co. Ltd.

    12,400       200,481  

Japan Tobacco Inc.

    24,800       445,299  

Kajima Corp.

    12,400       141,555  

Kao Corp.

    12,400       539,330  

KDDI Corp.

    24,800       795,145  

Keyence Corp.

    2,900           1,149,392  

Kirin Holdings Co. Ltd.

    37,200       611,879  

Komatsu Ltd.

    12,400       286,668  

Kubota Corp.

    12,400       205,881  

Kyocera Corp.

    3,100       172,325  

M3 Inc.

    24,800       864,030  

Makita Corp.

    12,400       303,037  

Marubeni Corp.

    124,000       1,153,481  

MISUMI Group Inc.

    12,400       308,491  

Mitsubishi Corp.

    24,800       737,038  

Mitsubishi Electric Corp.

    37,200       392,617  

Mitsubishi Estate Co. Ltd.

    12,400       184,160  

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc.

    210,800       1,187,751  

Mitsui & Co. Ltd.

    62,000       1,367,860  

Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd.

    12,400       277,133  

Mizuho Financial Group Inc.

    49,600       591,548  

MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings Inc.

    12,400       402,149  

Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    12,400       724,293  

Nexon Co. Ltd.

    12,400       281,506  

Nidec Corp.

    12,400       861,726  

Nintendo Co. Ltd.

    2,100       939,063  

Nippon Paint Holdings Co. Ltd.

    37,200       284,363  

Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.

    24,800       708,420  

Nomura Holdings Inc.

    74,400       283,874  

Nomura Research Institute Ltd.

    12,400       372,549  

NTT Data Corp.

    12,400       187,674  

Obayashi Corp.

    37,200       273,585  

Olympus Corp.

    24,800       530,773  

Omron Corp.

    2,100       117,449  

Ono Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    12,400       348,674  

Oriental Land Co. Ltd./Japan

    4,100       622,498  

ORIX Corp.

    24,800       441,981  

Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd.

    12,400       442,965  

Panasonic Holdings Corp.

    24,800       204,752  

Recruit Holdings Co. Ltd.

    24,800       926,851  

Renesas Electronics Corp.(a)

    24,800       236,216  

Resona Holdings Inc.

    99,200       385,516  

Ricoh Co. Ltd.

    12,400       99,734  

SBI Holdings Inc/Japan

    12,400       251,564  

Sekisui House Ltd.

    12,400       219,621  

Seven & i Holdings Co. Ltd.

    12,400       505,427  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)  

Shimizu Corp.

    49,600     $ 281,165  

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd.

    6,700       858,231  

Shiseido Co. Ltd.

    12,400       510,052  

SMC Corp.

    600       295,702  

SoftBank Corp.

    37,200       430,116  

SoftBank Group Corp.

    24,800       1,041,768  

Sompo Holdings Inc.

    12,400       553,427  

Sony Group Corp.

    24,800       2,103,732  

Subaru Corp.

    15,400       267,974  

Sumitomo Corp.

    12,400       174,343  

Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd.

    12,400       389,903  

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc.

    24,800       778,028  

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc.

    12,400       407,331  

Sumitomo Realty & Development Co. Ltd.

    12,400       342,402  

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    24,875       729,837  

Terumo Corp.

    12,400       423,381  

Tokio Marine Holdings Inc.

    12,400       725,895  

Tokyo Electron Ltd.

    2,600       894,903  

Toshiba Corp.

    12,500       507,094  

Toyota Motor Corp.

    173,600       2,817,706  

Unicharm Corp.

    12,400       449,156  

Yaskawa Electric Corp.

    12,400       434,296  

Yokogawa Electric Corp.

    12,400       219,893  

Z Holdings Corp.

    62,000       219,123  
   

 

 

 
          49,032,350  
Kuwait — 0.1%            

Agility Public Warehousing Co. KSC

    79,908       233,281  

Kuwait Finance House KSCP

    81,999       238,169  

Mobile Telecommunications Co. KSCP

    165,540       327,962  

National Bank of Kuwait SAKP

    124,248       433,902  
   

 

 

 
      1,233,314  
Malaysia — 0.1%            

Dialog Group Bhd

    458,800       228,100  

Malayan Banking Bhd

    111,600       222,275  

Petronas Dagangan Bhd

    99,200       499,288  

Public Bank Bhd

    207,300       216,277  
   

 

 

 
      1,165,940  
Mexico — 0.2%            

Alfa SAB de CV, Class A

    260,400       178,961  

America Movil SAB de CV, Series L, NVS

    322,401       306,815  

Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV

    37,200       231,808  

Grupo Carso SAB de CV, Series A1

    37,200       145,092  

Grupo Financiero Banorte SAB de CV, Class O

    37,201       211,667  

Grupo Mexico SAB de CV, Series B

    74,400       294,162  

Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV

    74,400       269,490  
   

 

 

 
      1,637,995  
Netherlands — 1.1%            

Adyen NV(a)(b)

    372       669,143  

Aegon NV

    36,332       159,578  

AerCap Holdings NV(a)(c)

    4,340       194,692  

Akzo Nobel NV

    5,456       367,191  

ASM International NV

    620       190,446  

ASML Holding NV

    6,076       3,492,229  

Davide Campari-Milano NV

    26,908       298,729  

Heineken NV

    2,480       244,495  

ING Groep NV

    48,484       470,965  

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV

    6,820       187,814  

Koninklijke DSM NV

    3,100       496,462  

Koninklijke Philips NV

    16,368       338,756  
Security   Shares     Value  
Netherlands (continued)  

NN Group NV

    4,960     $ 232,735  

NXP Semiconductors NV

    4,216       775,238  

Prosus NV, Class N

    14,756       962,608  

Randstad NV

    4,712       238,159  

Wolters Kluwer NV

    2,852       309,734  
   

 

 

 
      9,628,974  
New Zealand — 0.1%            

Meridian Energy Ltd.

    99,696       312,871  

Xero Ltd.(a)

    4,712       310,420  
   

 

 

 
      623,291  
Norway — 0.4%            

Adevinta ASA(a)

    27,528       209,333  

DNB Bank ASA

    37,324       736,245  

Gjensidige Forsikring ASA

    24,552       513,524  

Kongsberg Gruppen ASA

    8,308       306,139  

Mowi ASA

    21,760       502,114  

Orkla ASA

    66,836       576,946  

Salmar ASA

    5,580       399,688  

Telenor ASA

    44,144       536,091  
   

 

 

 
      3,780,080  
Peru — 0.0%            

Southern Copper Corp.

    5,456       271,709  
   

 

 

 
Philippines — 0.1%            

ACEN Corp.

    1,525,200       231,932  

BDO Unibank Inc.

    60,500       131,328  

International Container Terminal Services Inc.

    68,200       240,266  

SM Prime Holdings Inc.

    289,800       192,594  
   

 

 

 
      796,120  
Poland — 0.0%            

Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen SA

    42,532       278,619  
   

 

 

 
Qatar — 0.1%            

Barwa Real Estate Co.

    410,440       402,514  

Industries Qatar QSC

    61,504       286,474  

Mesaieed Petrochemical Holding Co.

    578,832       430,583  

Qatar National Bank QPSC

    15,252       83,576  
   

 

 

 
          1,203,147  
Russia — 0.0%            

Alrosa PJSC(d)

    184,910       30  

Magnit PJSC(d)

    4,127       1  

Magnit PJSC, GDR(d)

    1        

Mobile TeleSystems PJSC(d)

    73,304       12  

Moscow Exchange MICEX-Rates PJSC(a)(d)

    152,460       24  

Ozon Holdings PLC, GDR(a)(d)

    5,270       1  

Polymetal International PLC(d)

    12,434       2  

Polyus PJSC(d)

    1,430        

Sberbank of Russia PJSC(a)(d)

    292,860       47  

TCS Group Holding PLC, GDR(a)(d)

    4,185       1  

United Co. RUSAL International PJSC(a)(d)

    509,950       82  

VK Co. Ltd.(a)(d)

    22,940       4  

VTB Bank PJSC(d)

    22,490,000       3  

Yandex NV(a)(d)

    9,920       1  
   

 

 

 
      208  
Saudi Arabia — 0.6%            

Al Rajhi Bank

    34,128       822,318  

Alinma Bank

    21,700       221,389  

Arab National Bank

    36,084       298,432  

Bank Al-Jazira

    9,300       65,528  
 

 

 

S C H E D U L E   O F   I N V E S T M E N T S

  45


Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Saudi Arabia (continued)            

Banque Saudi Fransi

    18,600     $ 254,968  

Dar Al Arkan Real Estate Development Co.(a)

    94,736       319,961  

Dr Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Services Group Co.

    3,720       204,106  

Emaar Economic City(a)

    81,964       222,182  

Etihad Etisalat Co.

    22,692       229,124  

Riyad Bank

    34,348       334,462  

SABIC Agri-Nutrients Co.

    10,540       376,129  

Saudi British Bank (The)

    27,900       314,090  

Saudi National Bank (The)

    46,500       872,886  

Saudi Telecom Co.

    23,064       620,159  

Yanbu National Petrochemical Co.

    16,244       215,984  
   

 

 

 
      5,371,718  
Singapore — 0.4%            

Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust

    68,402       147,232  

CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust

    161,200       254,651  

City Developments Ltd.

    49,600       278,664  

DBS Group Holdings Ltd.

    24,800       565,895  

Genting Singapore Ltd.

    570,400       333,135  

Keppel Corp. Ltd.

    49,600       247,811  

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd.(c)

    41,100       348,310  

Sea Ltd., ADR(a)(c)

    6,200       473,184  

Singapore Exchange Ltd.

    12,600       90,324  

Singapore Telecommunications Ltd.

    272,800       515,885  

United Overseas Bank Ltd.

    5,100       101,752  
   

 

 

 
          3,356,843  
South Africa — 0.4%            

Absa Group Ltd.

    25,916       265,574  

Anglo American Platinum Ltd.

    2,356       180,730  

Capitec Bank Holdings Ltd.

    1,612       193,723  

FirstRand Ltd.

    129,208       511,118  

Growthpoint Properties Ltd.

    286,068       233,226  

MTN Group Ltd.

    35,216       295,560  

Naspers Ltd., Class N

    4,092       578,144  

Nedbank Group Ltd.

    20,398       266,638  

Old Mutual Ltd.

    125,364       85,509  

Sanlam Ltd.

    48,254       158,474  

Standard Bank Group Ltd.

    43,648       420,511  
   

 

 

 
      3,189,207  
South Korea — 1.4%            

Amorepacific Corp.(c)

    1,488       148,085  

Celltrion Inc.

    1,716       251,232  

Coway Co. Ltd.(c)

    4,092       201,864  

Doosan Enerbility Co. Ltd.

    10,540       152,914  

GS Engineering & Construction Corp.

    6,324       145,385  

Hana Financial Group Inc.

    8,556       245,185  

Hotel Shilla Co. Ltd.

    1,612       89,287  

Hyundai Mobis Co. Ltd.

    1,488       261,899  

Hyundai Motor Co.

    2,604       393,759  

Industrial Bank of Korea

    23,808       172,306  

Kakao Corp.

    6,324       365,187  

KB Financial Group Inc.

    6,337       235,685  

Kia Corp.

    4,836       302,769  

KT&G Corp.

    6,944       437,674  

LG Chem Ltd.

    496       231,014  

LG Electronics Inc.

    2,604       189,942  

LG Energy Solution(a)(c)

    992       323,474  

LG H&H Co. Ltd.

    248       149,055  

LG Innotek Co. Ltd.

    620       173,835  

NAVER Corp.(c)

    2,356       471,297  
Security   Shares     Value  
South Korea (continued)            

NCSoft Corp.(c)

    620     $ 178,119  

Samsung Biologics Co. Ltd.(a)(b)

    620       412,961  

Samsung C&T Corp.

    2,356       218,716  

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

    76,632       3,627,387  

Samsung Engineering Co. Ltd.(a)

    10,168       153,907  

Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Co. Ltd.

    992       150,707  

Samsung Life Insurance Co. Ltd.

    7,068       330,407  

Samsung SDI Co. Ltd.

    868       381,529  

Samsung SDS Co. Ltd.

    1,364       143,067  

Shinhan Financial Group Co. Ltd.

    9,424       259,529  

SK Hynix Inc.

    9,052       684,302  

SK IE Technology Co. Ltd.(a)(b)

    2,232       141,295  

SK Inc.

    3,348       567,893  

Woori Financial Group Inc.

    12,524       114,929  
   

 

 

 
      12,306,596  
Spain — 0.7%            

Acciona SA

    1,240       255,155  

Aena SME SA(a)(b)

    2,232       282,325  

Amadeus IT Group SA(a)

    9,052       527,824  

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA

    109,244       495,058  

Banco Santander SA

    276,892       692,748  

CaixaBank SA

    70,556       211,861  

Cellnex Telecom SA(b)

    8,184       366,063  

EDP Renovaveis SA

    29,884       777,261  

Enagas SA

    7,009       138,348  

Ferrovial SA

    14,380       385,069  

Iberdrola SA

    82,956       885,843  

Iberdrola SA, NVS

    2,286       24,366  

Industria de Diseno Textil SA

    25,048       608,340  

Red Electrica Corp. SA

    9,559       187,934  

Telefonica SA

    123,261       550,199  
   

 

 

 
          6,388,394  
Sweden — 0.8%            

Assa Abloy AB, Class B

    15,128       357,414  

Atlas Copco AB, Class A

    19,592       229,018  

Atlas Copco AB, Class B

    42,785       444,437  

Boliden AB

    21,204       708,614  

Epiroc AB, Class A

    12,772       225,830  

EQT AB

    4,960       134,631  

Evolution AB(b)

    3,472       336,891  

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB, Class B

    22,320       285,574  

Hexagon AB, Class B

    26,288       309,529  

Holmen AB, Class B

    4,340       178,339  

Industrivarden AB, Class C

    10,912       281,532  

Investor AB, Class B

    48,608       907,109  

Nibe Industrier AB, Class B

    31,992       322,291  

Sandvik AB

    15,500       285,606  

Skanska AB, Class B

    14,756       251,737  

Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA, Class B

    15,996       233,855  

Swedish Match AB

    23,064       241,446  

Tele2 AB, Class B

    19,220       219,562  

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Class B

    53,692       408,394  

Telia Co. AB

    63,488       234,547  

Volvo AB, Class B

    33,604       603,327  

Volvo Car AB, Class B(a)

    17,980       133,875  
   

 

 

 
      7,333,558  
Switzerland — 2.6%            

ABB Ltd., Registered

    25,296       768,988  

Adecco Group AG, Registered

    6,324       222,776  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Switzerland (continued)            

Alcon Inc.

    5,704     $ 448,928  

Cie. Financiere Richemont SA, Class A, Registered

    8,680       1,046,613  

Credit Suisse Group AG, Registered

    32,240       187,526  

Geberit AG, Registered

    496       261,232  

Givaudan SA, Registered

    173       604,731  

Julius Baer Group Ltd.

    6,820       352,662  

Kuehne + Nagel International AG, Registered

    868       233,771  

Logitech International SA, Registered

    3,596       202,319  

Lonza Group AG, Registered

    744       452,167  

Nestle SA, Registered

    42,532       5,211,330  

Novartis AG, Registered

    34,100       2,930,200  

Partners Group Holding AG

    248       270,753  

Roche Holding AG, NVS

    10,664       3,540,496  

Schindler Holding AG, Participation Certificates, NVS

    1,240       242,369  

SGS SA, Registered

    124       302,618  

Siemens Energy AG(a)

    9,424       156,603  

Sika AG, Registered

    3,596       888,526  

Sonova Holding AG, Registered

    620       223,313  

STMicroelectronics NV

    10,292       389,486  

Straumann Holding AG

    2,232       301,879  

Swatch Group AG (The), Bearer

    992       264,087  

Swiss Life Holding AG, Registered

    620       328,436  

Swiss Re AG

    4,588       344,269  

Swisscom AG, Registered

    372       201,117  

TE Connectivity Ltd.

    5,952       795,961  

Temenos AG, Registered

    1,860       147,633  

UBS Group AG, Registered

    56,296       919,895  

VAT Group AG(b)

    992       288,842  

Vifor Pharma AG (a)

    1,116       194,979  

Zurich Insurance Group AG

    1,736       757,813  
   

 

 

 
          23,482,318  
Taiwan — 1.6%            

Acer Inc.

    248,000       188,165  

Catcher Technology Co. Ltd.

    124,000       708,217  

Cathay Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

    380,253       580,097  

China Development Financial Holding Corp.

    496,542       214,949  

CTBC Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

    496,400       381,369  

Delta Electronics Inc.

    35,000       304,399  

E.Sun Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

    265,179       244,439  

Fubon Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

    248,380       466,560  

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd.

    161,720       591,045  

Hotai Motor Co. Ltd.

    21,000       425,312  

MediaTek Inc.

    25,000       576,002  

Mega Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

    124,000       146,892  

Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp.

    124,000       146,983  

Shin Kong Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

    992,675       283,755  

SinoPac Financial Holdings Co. Ltd.

    744,200       421,500  

Taishin Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

    372,846       196,267  

Taiwan Cooperative Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

    372,754       341,754  

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    393,000       6,739,779  

Uni-President Enterprises Corp.

    124,000       291,913  

United Microelectronics Corp.

    248,000       333,624  

WPG Holdings Ltd.

    124,000       208,341  

Yuanta Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

    496,600       332,870  
   

 

 

 
      14,124,232  
Thailand — 0.2%            

Airports of Thailand PCL, NVDR(a)

    248,000       477,844  

Bangkok Expressway & Metro PCL, NVDR

    1,438,400       341,707  

Krung Thai Bank PCL, NVDR

    768,800       334,351  
Security   Shares     Value  
Thailand (continued)            

SCB X PCL, NVS

    131,000     $ 361,220  
   

 

 

 
      1,515,122  
Turkey — 0.0%            

Akbank TAS

    177,127       85,318  

Haci Omer Sabanci Holding AS

    219,480       243,411  
   

 

 

 
      328,729  
United Arab Emirates — 0.1%            

Emaar Properties PJSC

    191,580       287,503  

Emirates Telecommunications Group Co. PJSC

    65,100       494,484  

First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC

    82,356       435,869  
   

 

 

 
          1,217,856  
United Kingdom — 3.8%            

3i Group PLC

    37,728       586,208  

abrdn PLC

    63,072       127,874  

Amcor PLC

    23,684       306,708  

Antofagasta PLC

    27,032       384,630  

Ashtead Group PLC

    6,820       383,896  

AstraZeneca PLC

    23,560       3,099,111  

Aviva PLC

    60,264       291,848  

BAE Systems PLC

    35,836       336,813  

Barclays PLC

    298,344       571,497  

Barratt Developments PLC

    28,768       176,397  

Berkeley Group Holdings PLC

    3,663       189,829  

British American Tobacco PLC

    41,664       1,632,547  

British Land Co. PLC (The)

    39,184       235,603  

BT Group PLC

    139,624       275,663  

Bunzl PLC

    7,316       274,574  

Burberry Group PLC

    9,548       209,899  

Clarivate PLC(a)

    12,772       185,066  

CNH Industrial NV

    17,236       222,045  

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC

    4,836       261,724  

Compass Group PLC

    34,596       810,807  

Croda International PLC

    4,216       385,553  

DCC PLC

    2,728       178,109  

Diageo PLC

    38,812       1,838,596  

Entain PLC(a)

    13,516       198,889  

Experian PLC

    16,534       578,893  

Ferguson PLC

    2,976       374,377  

GSK PLC

    67,753       1,423,504  

Haleon PLC(a)

    84,692       300,956  

Halma PLC

    7,316       206,040  

HSBC Holdings PLC

    303,056       1,898,330  

Imperial Brands PLC

    25,792       566,298  

Informa PLC(a)

    38,936       283,168  

Intertek Group PLC

    3,224       172,307  

Johnson Matthey PLC

    7,564       197,757  

Land Securities Group PLC

    25,296       226,046  

Legal & General Group PLC

    145,880       465,870  

Lloyds Banking Group PLC

    1,198,584       663,606  

London Stock Exchange Group PLC

    5,208       508,263  

M&G PLC

    93,868       244,686  

National Grid PLC

    63,364       872,496  

NatWest Group PLC

    74,400       225,972  

Ocado Group PLC(a)(c)

    7,936       81,584  

Pearson PLC

    17,732       164,114  

Persimmon PLC

    6,854       158,096  

Prudential PLC

    42,117       519,487  

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC

    12,276       995,764  

RELX PLC

    33,108       980,309  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
United Kingdom (continued)            

Rentokil Initial PLC

    27,900     $ 184,222  

Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC(a)

    165,292       180,654  

Royalty Pharma PLC, Class A

    6,448       280,423  

Sage Group PLC (The)

    124       1,069  

Segro PLC

    16,244       217,312  

Severn Trent PLC

    15,128       543,879  

Shell PLC

    100,936       2,692,600  

Smith & Nephew PLC

    14,756       189,189  

Smiths Group PLC

    14,756       278,478  

Standard Chartered PLC

    25,172       173,503  

Taylor Wimpey PLC

    169,136       263,257  

Tesco PLC

    90,396       289,912  

Unilever PLC

    43,221       2,104,987  

United Utilities Group PLC

    37,944       504,144  

Vodafone Group PLC

    497,116       732,579  

Whitbread PLC

    7,812       248,655  

WPP PLC

    25,544       275,681  
   

 

 

 
          34,432,353  
United States — 60.7%            

3M Co.

    7,936       1,136,753  

A O Smith Corp.

    3,596       227,519  

Abbott Laboratories

    27,652       3,009,644  

AbbVie Inc.

    27,900       4,003,929  

Abiomed Inc.(a)

    992       290,666  

Accenture PLC, Class A

    9,796       3,000,123  

Activision Blizzard Inc.

    12,152       971,552  

Adobe Inc.(a)

    7,192       2,949,583  

Advanced Micro Devices Inc.(a)

    26,412       2,495,142  

Affirm Holdings Inc.(a)

    1,736       46,594  

Aflac Inc.

    10,788       618,152  

Agilent Technologies Inc.

    5,084       681,764  

Airbnb Inc., Class A(a)

    6,324       701,837  

Akamai Technologies Inc.(a)

    2,356       226,694  

Albemarle Corp.

    2,852       696,772  

Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc.

    1,860       308,351  

Align Technology Inc.(a)

    1,364       383,243  

Alleghany Corp.(a)

    248       207,695  

Allegion PLC

    1,612       170,388  

Allstate Corp. (The)

    5,208       609,180  

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.(a)

    1,860       264,194  

Alphabet Inc., Class A(a)

    94,240       10,961,997  

Alphabet Inc., Class C, NVS(a)

    84,320       9,835,085  

Altria Group Inc.

    35,836       1,571,767  

Amazon.com Inc.(a)

    139,872       18,875,726  

AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc., Class A(a)(c)

    8,432       122,770  

AMERCO

    372       199,794  

American Express Co.

    9,052       1,394,189  

American International Group Inc.

    16,616       860,210  

American Tower Corp.

    7,316       1,981,392  

American Water Works Co. Inc.

    10,044       1,561,239  

Ameriprise Financial Inc.

    1,488       401,641  

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

    1,860       271,430  

AMETEK Inc.

    3,100       382,850  

Amgen Inc.

    8,804       2,178,726  

Amphenol Corp., Class A

    9,176       707,745  

Analog Devices Inc.

    8,432       1,449,967  

Annaly Capital Management Inc.

    61,628       424,001  

Ansys Inc.(a)

    1,364       380,542  

Aon PLC, Class A

    2,976       866,135  

Apollo Global Management Inc.

    6,820       389,422  
Security   Shares     Value  
United States (continued)            

Apple Inc.

    249,116     $ 40,483,841  

Applied Materials Inc.

    14,384       1,524,416  

Aptiv PLC(a)

    4,588       481,235  

Arch Capital Group Ltd.

    2,108       93,595  

Arista Networks Inc.(a)

    3,348       390,477  

Arrow Electronics Inc.(a)

    1,860       238,396  

Arthur J Gallagher & Co.

    2,356       421,700  

AT&T Inc.

    121,148       2,275,159  

Atmos Energy Corp.

    6,324       767,670  

Autodesk Inc.(a)

    3,472       751,063  

Automatic Data Processing Inc.

    7,316       1,764,034  

AutoZone Inc.(a)

    372       795,109  

AvalonBay Communities Inc.

    2,108       450,986  

Avantor Inc.(a)

    10,540       305,871  

Avery Dennison Corp.

    2,728       519,575  

Baker Hughes Co.

    28,768       739,050  

Ball Corp.

    6,696       491,620  

Bank of America Corp.

    101,060       3,416,839  

Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The)

    11,780       511,959  

Bath & Body Works Inc.

    3,968       141,023  

Baxter International Inc.

    6,820       400,061  

Becton Dickinson and Co.

    4,464       1,090,600  

Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Class B(a)

    18,352           5,516,611  

Best Buy Co. Inc.

    2,976       229,122  

Bill.com Holdings Inc.(a)(c)

    1,240       167,499  

Biogen Inc.(a)

    2,480       533,349  

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.(a)

    2,852       245,415  

Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc., Class A(a)

    496       279,377  

Bio-Techne Corp.

    744       286,648  

Black Knight Inc.(a)

    3,100       203,608  

BlackRock Inc.(e)

    2,108       1,410,631  

Blackstone Inc., NVS

    11,656       1,189,728  

Block Inc.(a)

    7,680       584,141  

Boeing Co. (The)(a)

    8,432       1,343,302  

Booking Holdings Inc.(a)

    744       1,440,153  

Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp.

    3,100       297,538  

BorgWarner Inc.

    3,348       128,764  

Boston Properties Inc.

    2,108       192,165  

Boston Scientific Corp.(a)

    23,684       972,228  

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

    37,820       2,790,360  

Broadcom Inc.

    6,572       3,519,175  

Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc.

    1,240       199,082  

Brown & Brown Inc.

    3,720       242,172  

Brown-Forman Corp., Class B

    5,625       417,487  

Burlington Stores Inc.(a)

    1,116       157,501  

Cadence Design Systems Inc.(a)

    3,968       738,365  

Camden Property Trust

    992       139,971  

Capital One Financial Corp.

    5,456       599,232  

Cardinal Health Inc.

    3,844       228,949  

Carlyle Group Inc. (The)

    10,788       419,761  

Carrier Global Corp.

    14,136       572,932  

Catalent Inc.(a)

    2,852       322,561  

Caterpillar Inc.

    7,812       1,548,729  

Cboe Global Markets Inc.

    2,852       351,880  

CBRE Group Inc., Class A(a)

    6,324       541,461  

CDW Corp./DE

    1,860       337,646  

Centene Corp.(a)

    7,316       680,168  

CH Robinson Worldwide Inc.

    2,356       260,809  

Charles River Laboratories International Inc.(a)

    1,116       279,603  

Charles Schwab Corp. (The)

    21,204       1,464,136  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
United States (continued)            

Charter Communications Inc., Class A(a)

    1,860     $ 803,706  

Cheniere Energy Inc.

    9,548       1,428,190  

Chevron Corp.

    19,096       3,127,543  

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc.(a)(c)

    496       775,853  

Chubb Ltd.

    6,076           1,146,177  

Church & Dwight Co. Inc.

    4,216       370,882  

Cigna Corp.

    4,836       1,331,641  

Cincinnati Financial Corp.

    1,860       181,052  

Cintas Corp.

    1,860       791,411  

Cisco Systems Inc.

    66,836       3,032,349  

Citigroup Inc.

    32,116       1,666,820  

Citizens Financial Group Inc.

    12,276       466,120  

Citrix Systems Inc.

    1,736       176,048  

Clorox Co. (The)

    2,232       316,587  

Cloudflare Inc., Class A(a)(c)

    3,720       187,190  

CME Group Inc.

    5,332       1,063,627  

Coca-Cola Co. (The)

    67,952       4,360,480  

Cognex Corp.

    3,472       177,003  

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A

    9,548       648,882  

Coinbase Global Inc., Class A(a)(c)

    2,976       187,369  

Colgate-Palmolive Co.

    14,756       1,161,887  

Comcast Corp., Class A

    69,688       2,614,694  

ConocoPhillips

    17,732       1,727,629  

Constellation Brands Inc., Class A

    3,348       824,646  

Constellation Energy Corp.

    4,092       270,481  

Cooper Companies Inc. (The)

    868       283,836  

Copart Inc.(a)

    5,208       667,145  

Corning Inc.

    8,804       323,635  

Corteva Inc.

    17,856       1,027,613  

CoStar Group Inc.(a)

    7,068       513,066  

Costco Wholesale Corp.

    7,440       4,027,272  

Crowdstrike Holdings Inc., Class A(a)

    2,976       546,394  

Crown Castle International Corp.

    7,068       1,276,905  

Crown Holdings Inc.

    1,860       189,125  

CSX Corp.

    34,844       1,126,506  

Cummins Inc.

    1,488       329,309  

CVS Health Corp.

    20,212       1,933,884  

Danaher Corp.

    10,416       3,035,951  

Darden Restaurants Inc.

    2,480       308,735  

Datadog Inc., Class A(a)

    3,348       341,529  

Deere & Co.

    4,340       1,489,401  

Dell Technologies Inc., Class C

    7,192       324,072  

DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc.

    5,208       188,321  

Devon Energy Corp.

    36,952       2,322,433  

Dexcom Inc.(a)

    5,952       488,540  

Digital Realty Trust Inc.

    2,604       344,900  

Discover Financial Services

    2,480       250,480  

DocuSign Inc.(a)

    2,852       182,471  

Dollar General Corp.

    3,100       770,133  

Dollar Tree Inc.(a)

    3,472       574,130  

Domino’s Pizza Inc.

    620       243,108  

DoorDash Inc., Class A(a)(c)

    4,216       294,066  

Dover Corp.

    1,612       215,492  

DR Horton Inc.

    6,200       483,786  

Duke Realty Corp.

    5,828       364,600  

DuPont de Nemours Inc.

    6,944       425,181  

Eaton Corp. PLC

    5,332       791,215  

eBay Inc.

    10,912       530,651  

Ecolab Inc.

    7,812       1,290,308  

Edison International

    16,492       1,117,663  
Security   Shares     Value  
United States (continued)            

Edwards Lifesciences Corp.(a)

    10,044     $ 1,009,824  

Elanco Animal Health Inc.(a)

    12,028       243,687  

Electronic Arts Inc.

    4,216       553,266  

Elevance Health Inc.

    3,596       1,715,652  

Eli Lilly & Co.

    12,524       4,129,038  

Emerson Electric Co.

    9,052       815,314  

Enphase Energy Inc.(a)

    2,356       669,528  

Entegris Inc.

    2,480       272,552  

EPAM Systems Inc.(a)

    992       346,456  

Equifax Inc.

    2,480       518,097  

Equinix Inc.

    1,240       872,638  

Equitable Holdings Inc.

    10,540       299,652  

Equity Residential

    5,580       437,416  

Essential Utilities Inc.

    17,484       908,119  

Essex Property Trust Inc.

    744       213,178  

Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (The), Class A

    4,588       1,252,983  

Etsy Inc.(a)(c)

    2,480       257,226  

Eversource Energy

    18,724       1,651,831  

Exact Sciences Corp.(a)(c)

    3,720       167,772  

Exelon Corp.

    1,612       74,942  

Expedia Group Inc.(a)

    3,100       328,755  

Expeditors International of Washington Inc.

    3,596       382,075  

Extra Space Storage Inc.

    2,356       446,509  

FactSet Research Systems Inc.

    620       266,402  

Fastenal Co.

    8,184       420,330  

FedEx Corp.

    1,364       317,935  

Fidelity National Financial Inc.

    9,052       361,718  

Fidelity National Information Services Inc.

    10,168       1,038,763  

Fifth Third Bancorp

    9,424       321,547  

First Republic Bank/CA

    2,852       464,049  

Fiserv Inc.(a)

    10,062       1,063,352  

FleetCor Technologies Inc.(a)

    1,240       272,912  

FMC Corp.

    4,712       523,503  

Ford Motor Co.

    60,760       892,564  

Fortinet Inc.(a)

    10,540       628,711  

Fortive Corp.

    6,944       447,541  

Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc., NVS

    3,844       267,850  

Fox Corp., Class A, NVS

    6,820       225,810  

Franklin Resources Inc.

    9,672       265,496  

Freeport-McMoRan Inc.

    38,440           1,212,782  

Garmin Ltd.

    2,976       290,517  

Gartner Inc.(a)(c)

    1,612       427,954  

Generac Holdings Inc.(a)

    1,116       299,423  

General Dynamics Corp.

    3,720       843,212  

General Electric Co.

    17,112       1,264,748  

General Mills Inc.

    10,664       797,561  

General Motors Co.(a)

    20,460       741,880  

Genuine Parts Co.

    2,108       322,250  

Gilead Sciences Inc.

    21,080       1,259,530  

Global Payments Inc.

    4,836       591,539  

GoDaddy Inc., Class A(a)

    2,480       183,966  

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (The)

    5,456       1,818,976  

Halliburton Co.

    72,788       2,132,688  

Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. (The)

    4,960       319,771  

Hasbro Inc.

    2,728       214,748  

HCA Healthcare Inc.

    3,720       790,202  

Henry Schein Inc.(a)

    3,348       263,923  

Hershey Co. (The)

    2,976       678,409  

Hess Corp.

    1,612       181,302  

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.

    35,960       512,070  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
United States (continued)            

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.

    3,348     $ 428,778  

Hologic Inc.(a)

    3,844       274,385  

Home Depot Inc. (The)

    15,748       4,739,203  

Honeywell International Inc.

    11,532       2,219,449  

Horizon Therapeutics PLC(a)

    2,480       205,766  

Host Hotels & Resorts Inc.

    17,112       304,765  

Howmet Aerospace Inc.

    8,928       331,497  

HP Inc.

    21,824       728,703  

HubSpot Inc.(a)

    620       190,960  

Humana Inc.

    1,984       956,288  

Huntington Bancshares Inc./OH

    16,244       215,883  

IDEX Corp.

    1,736       362,390  

IDEXX Laboratories Inc.(a)

    1,116       445,485  

Illinois Tool Works Inc.

    5,332       1,107,776  

Illumina Inc.(a)

    2,480       537,366  

Incyte Corp.(a)

    3,472       269,705  

Ingersoll Rand Inc.

    4,960       247,008  

Insulet Corp.(a)

    992       245,818  

Intel Corp.

    64,728           2,350,274  

Intercontinental Exchange Inc.

    8,060       822,039  

International Business Machines Corp.

    15,128       1,978,591  

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.

    6,820       846,021  

Interpublic Group of Companies Inc. (The)

    8,928       266,679  

Intuit Inc.

    4,092       1,866,648  

Intuitive Surgical Inc.(a)

    5,952       1,369,972  

Invitation Homes Inc.

    5,952       232,307  

IQVIA Holdings Inc.(a)

    3,348       804,424  

Iron Mountain Inc.

    4,960       240,510  

Jack Henry & Associates Inc.

    992       206,108  

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.

    1,860       255,378  

Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC(a)

    992       154,812  

JM Smucker Co. (The)

    1,736       229,708  

Johnson & Johnson

    40,548       7,076,437  

Johnson Controls International PLC

    13,764       742,017  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    43,052       4,966,479  

Juniper Networks Inc.

    9,796       274,582  

Kellogg Co.

    3,720       274,982  

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.

    17,980       696,545  

KeyCorp.

    23,312       426,610  

Keysight Technologies Inc.(a)

    1,860       302,436  

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

    3,224       424,891  

Kimco Realty Corp.

    8,308       183,690  

Kinder Morgan Inc.

    36,456       655,843  

KKR & Co. Inc.

    9,052       502,024  

KLA Corp.

    2,480       951,179  

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc.

    3,720       204,414  

Kraft Heinz Co. (The)

    14,756       543,463  

Kroger Co. (The)

    9,300       431,892  

L3Harris Technologies Inc.

    2,649       635,681  

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings

    1,488       390,139  

Lam Research Corp.

    2,232       1,117,138  

Las Vegas Sands Corp.(a)(c)

    6,572       247,699  

Leidos Holdings Inc.

    2,604       278,628  

Lennar Corp., Class A

    4,836       411,060  

Lennox International Inc.

    1,488       356,421  

Liberty Broadband Corp., Class C (a)

    2,604       283,654  

Liberty Global PLC, Class C, NVS(a)

    15,996       366,148  

Lincoln National Corp.

    4,092       210,083  

Live Nation Entertainment Inc.(a)

    2,976       279,714  

LKQ Corp.

    4,712       258,406  
Security   Shares     Value  
United States (continued)            

Lockheed Martin Corp.

    3,968     $ 1,641,998  

Loews Corp.

    12,276       715,077  

Lowe’s Companies Inc.

    10,292       1,971,227  

LPL Financial Holdings Inc.(c)

    1,364       286,331  

Lucid Group Inc.(a)(c)

    9,548       174,251  

Lululemon Athletica Inc.(a)

    2,108       654,555  

M&T Bank Corp.

    2,852       506,087  

Markel Corp.(a)

    124       160,845  

MarketAxess Holdings Inc.

    620       167,884  

Marriott International Inc./MD, Class A

    2,728       433,261  

Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc.

    8,308       1,362,180  

Marvell Technology Inc.

    14,384       800,901  

Masco Corp.

    8,556       473,831  

Masimo Corp.(a)

    1,612       233,063  

Mastercard Inc., Class A

    13,268       4,694,086  

Match Group Inc.(a)(c)

    3,844       281,804  

McCormick & Co. Inc./MD, NVS

    5,208       454,919  

McDonald’s Corp.

    11,780           3,102,499  

McKesson Corp.

    2,480       847,118  

Medical Properties Trust Inc.

    9,300       160,332  

Medtronic PLC

    21,080       1,950,322  

MercadoLibre Inc.(a)(c)

    744       605,400  

Merck & Co. Inc.

    40,176       3,589,324  

Meta Platforms Inc, Class A(a)

    35,464       5,642,322  

MetLife Inc.

    10,416       658,812  

Mettler-Toledo International Inc.(a)

    372       502,100  

MGM Resorts International

    7,564       247,570  

Microchip Technology Inc.

    8,680       597,705  

Micron Technology Inc.

    16,988       1,050,878  

Microsoft Corp.

    107,632       30,216,608  

Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc.

    1,116       207,275  

Moderna Inc.(a)

    5,580       915,622  

Molina Healthcare Inc.(a)

    1,002       328,375  

Molson Coors Beverage Co., Class B

    3,348       200,043  

Mondelez International Inc., Class A

    24,676       1,580,251  

MongoDB Inc.(a)(c)

    868       271,224  

Monolithic Power Systems Inc.

    620       288,126  

Monster Beverage Corp.(a)

    7,688       765,879  

Moody’s Corp.

    1,984       615,536  

Morgan Stanley

    20,336       1,714,325  

Mosaic Co. (The)

    10,416       548,507  

Motorola Solutions Inc.

    2,728       650,873  

MSCI Inc.

    868       417,803  

NetApp Inc.

    3,968       283,037  

Netflix Inc.(a)

    7,564       1,701,144  

Newell Brands Inc.

    11,160       225,544  

Newmont Corp.

    6,324       286,351  

NextEra Energy Inc.

    23,684       2,001,061  

Nike Inc., Class B

    19,592       2,251,513  

Nordson Corp.

    744       171,857  

Norfolk Southern Corp.

    3,348       840,917  

Northern Trust Corp.

    2,356       235,082  

Northrop Grumman Corp.

    2,480       1,187,672  

NortonLifeLock Inc.

    10,168       249,421  

Novocure Ltd.(a)

    1,736       118,031  

Nucor Corp.

    3,348       454,658  

Nvidia Corp.

    38,812       7,049,424  

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

    10,912       717,464  

Okta Inc.(a)

    1,984       195,325  

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc.(c)

    1,736       526,893  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
United States (continued)            

Omnicom Group Inc.

    3,472     $ 242,484  

ON Semiconductor Corp.(a)

    3,968       264,983  

ONEOK Inc.

    20,956       1,251,911  

Oracle Corp.

    25,916       2,017,301  

O’Reilly Automotive Inc.(a)

    1,116       785,206  

Otis Worldwide Corp.

    7,564       591,278  

PACCAR Inc.

    4,588       419,894  

Palantir Technologies Inc., Class A(a)(c)

    27,528       284,915  

Palo Alto Networks Inc.(a)(c)

    1,488       742,661  

Paramount Global, Class B, NVS

    8,680       205,282  

Parker-Hannifin Corp.

    1,860       537,707  

Paychex Inc.

    5,952       763,523  

Paycom Software Inc.(a)

    744       245,885  

PayPal Holdings Inc.(a)

    16,864       1,459,242  

Peloton Interactive Inc., Class A(a)

    5,828       55,308  

Pentair PLC

    5,332       260,681  

PepsiCo Inc.

    22,444       3,926,802  

PerkinElmer Inc.

    1,984       303,889  

Pfizer Inc.

    89,404       4,515,796  

PG&E Corp.(a)

    23,188       251,822  

Philip Morris International Inc.

    26,412       2,565,926  

Phillips 66

    3,348       297,972  

Pinterest Inc., Class A(a)

    8,556       166,671  

Pioneer Natural Resources Co.

    13,392       3,173,234  

Plug Power Inc.(a)(c)

    10,168       216,985  

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. (The)

    7,192       1,193,440  

Pool Corp.

    744       266,129  

PPG Industries Inc.

    6,944       897,790  

Principal Financial Group Inc.

    5,704       381,826  

Procter & Gamble Co. (The)

    37,944       5,270,801  

Progressive Corp. (The)

    8,680       998,721  

Prologis Inc.

    12,028       1,594,432  

Prudential Financial Inc.

    6,820       681,932  

PTC Inc.(a)

    1,984       244,786  

Public Storage

    2,728       890,446  

PulteGroup Inc.

    4,960       216,355  

Qualcomm Inc.

    18,228       2,644,154  

Quanta Services Inc.

    2,356       326,848  

Quest Diagnostics Inc.

    1,984       270,955  

Raymond James Financial Inc.

    2,356       231,995  

Raytheon Technologies Corp.

    25,048           2,334,724  

Realty Income Corp.

    6,847       506,610  

Regency Centers Corp.

    4,464       287,616  

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.(a)

    1,736       1,009,814  

Regions Financial Corp.

    22,816       483,243  

ResMed Inc.

    2,232       536,841  

Robert Half International Inc.

    2,728       215,894  

ROBLOX Corp., Class A(a)(c)

    7,316       314,076  

Rockwell Automation Inc.

    1,364       348,202  

Roku Inc.(a)(c)

    2,108       138,116  

Rollins Inc.(c)

    7,936       306,092  

Roper Technologies Inc.

    1,736       758,059  

Ross Stores Inc.

    4,836       392,973  

S&P Global Inc.

    5,712       2,153,024  

Salesforce Inc.(a)

    15,128       2,783,855  

SBA Communications Corp.

    1,984       666,207  

Schlumberger NV

    33,728       1,248,948  

Seagen Inc.(a)

    1,736       312,445  

Sealed Air Corp.

    3,968       242,524  

Sempra Energy

    7,192       1,192,434  
Security   Shares     Value  
United States (continued)            

ServiceNow Inc.(a)

    2,976     $ 1,329,260  

Sherwin-Williams Co. (The)

    4,960       1,200,022  

Signature Bank/New York NY

    1,116       207,096  

Simon Property Group Inc.

    6,324       687,039  

Skyworks Solutions Inc.

    1,984       216,018  

Snap Inc., Class A, NVS(a)

    17,608       173,967  

Snap-on Inc.

    1,364       305,604  

Snowflake Inc., Class A(a)

    3,472       520,488  

SolarEdge Technologies Inc.(a)(c)

    868       312,593  

Splunk Inc.(a)(c)

    2,108       219,042  

SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.

    3,844       227,449  

Stanley Black & Decker Inc.

    2,976       289,654  

Starbucks Corp.

    19,840       1,682,035  

State Street Corp.

    5,208       369,976  

Stryker Corp.

    5,084       1,091,789  

Sun Communities Inc.

    1,240       203,310  

SVB Financial Group(a)

    992       400,322  

Synopsys Inc.(a)

    2,108       774,690  

Sysco Corp.

    10,044       852,736  

T Rowe Price Group Inc.

    3,472       428,688  

Take-Two Interactive Software Inc.(a)

    2,480       329,170  

Targa Resources Corp.

    5,580       385,634  

Target Corp.

    6,944       1,134,511  

Teladoc Health Inc.(a)

    3,224       118,804  

Teledyne Technologies Inc.(a)

    744       291,202  

Teleflex Inc.

    620       149,085  

Teradyne Inc.

    2,976       300,249  

Tesla Inc.(a)

    13,516           12,048,838  

Texas Instruments Inc.

    14,136       2,528,789  

Textron Inc.

    3,596       236,041  

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.

    6,200       3,710,142  

TJX Companies Inc. (The)

    18,848       1,152,744  

T-Mobile U.S. Inc.(a)

    10,044       1,436,895  

Tractor Supply Co.

    1,488       284,922  

Trade Desk Inc. (The), Class A(a)

    6,944       312,480  

Tradeweb Markets Inc., Class A

    2,728       192,379  

TransDigm Group Inc.(a)

    620       385,851  

TransUnion

    3,224       255,438  

Travelers Companies Inc. (The)

    2,976       472,291  

Trimble Inc.(a)

    4,960       344,373  

Truist Financial Corp.

    21,824       1,101,457  

Twilio Inc., Class A(a)

    3,100       262,880  

Twitter Inc.(a)

    12,152       505,645  

U.S. Bancorp.

    21,452       1,012,534  

Uber Technologies Inc.(a)

    28,148       660,071  

UDR Inc.

    2,852       138,037  

UGI Corp.

    4,588       198,018  

Ulta Beauty, Inc.(a)

    868       337,574  

Union Pacific Corp.

    9,672       2,198,446  

United Parcel Service Inc., Class B

    10,788       2,102,473  

United Rentals Inc.(a)

    1,364       440,122  

UnitedHealth Group Inc.

    13,516       7,330,267  

Vail Resorts Inc.

    744       176,425  

Valero Energy Corp.

    6,169       683,340  

Veeva Systems Inc., Class A(a)

    2,728       609,926  

Ventas Inc.

    5,084       273,418  

VeriSign Inc.(a)

    1,364       258,014  

Verisk Analytics Inc.

    3,224       613,366  

Verizon Communications Inc.

    69,936       3,230,344  

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc.(a)

    3,968       1,112,667  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

 

 
United States (continued)            

VF Corp.

    6,820     $ 304,718  

Viatris Inc.

    28,644       277,560  

VICI Properties Inc.

    16,244       555,382  

Visa Inc., Class A

    25,296       5,365,535  

VMware Inc., Class A

    3,596       417,855  

Vornado Realty Trust

    6,448       195,955  

Vulcan Materials Co.

    4,092       676,530  

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc.

    15,748       623,936  

Walmart Inc.

    23,064       3,045,601  

Walt Disney Co. (The)(a)

    26,660       2,828,626  

Warner Bros. Discovery Inc.(a)

    32,240       483,600  

Waters Corp.(a)

    992       361,118  

Webster Financial Corp.

    5,828       270,711  

Wells Fargo & Co.

    58,404       2,562,183  

Welltower Inc.

    6,696       578,133  

West Pharmaceutical Services Inc.

    868       298,210  

Western Digital Corp.(a)

    5,084       249,624  

Western Union Co. (The)

    12,648       215,269  

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp.

    4,216       394,070  

Weyerhaeuser Co.

    13,888       504,412  

Whirlpool Corp.

    1,116       192,923  

Williams Companies Inc. (The)

    45,508       1,551,368  

Willis Towers Watson PLC

    1,632       337,726  

Workday Inc., Class A(a)

    1,984       307,718  

WW Grainger Inc.

    744       404,386  

Xylem Inc./NY

    4,092       376,587  

Yum! Brands Inc.

    5,208       638,188  

Zebra Technologies Corp., Class A(a)

    744       266,121  

Zendesk Inc.(a)

    1,612       121,577  

Zillow Group Inc., Class C (a)(c)

    4,092       142,729  

Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc.

    3,348       369,586  

Zoetis Inc.

    7,564       1,380,808  

Zoom Video Communications Inc., Class A(a)

    3,472       360,602  

ZoomInfo Technologies Inc.(a)

    4,216       159,744  
   

 

 

 
          550,280,378  
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks — 99.2%
(Cost: $899,971,212)

 

    899,844,601  
   

 

 

 

Preferred Stocks

   
Brazil — 0.1%            

Banco Bradesco SA, Preference Shares, NVS

    62,092       209,170  

Cia. Energetica de Minas Gerais, Preference Shares, NVS

    108,872       236,509  

Gerdau SA, Preference Shares, NVS

    44,268       209,272  

Itau Unibanco Holding SA, Preference Shares, NVS

    34,348       156,800  
   

 

 

 
      811,751  
Security   Shares     Value  

 

 

Chile — 0.0%

   

Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA, Class B, Preference Shares

    4,464     $ 443,373  
   

 

 

 
Colombia — 0.0%            

Bancolombia SA, Preference Shares, NVS

    34,472       254,258  
   

 

 

 
Germany — 0.2%            

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Preference Shares, NVS

    7,564       483,213  

Sartorius AG, Preference Shares, NVS

    744       332,791  

Volkswagen AG, Preference Shares, NVS

    4,836       683,761  
   

 

 

 
          1,499,765  
South Korea — 0.1%            

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Preference Shares, NVS

    11,532       506,827  
   

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks — 0.4%
(Cost: $3,883,302)

 

    3,515,974  
   

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments — 99.6%
(Cost: $903,854,514)

 

    903,360,575  
   

 

 

 

Short-Term Securities

   
Money Market Funds — 1.2%            

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares, 1.93%(e)(f)(g)

    9,662,264       9,661,298  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 1.81%(e)(f)

    1,320,000       1,320,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Securities — 1.2%
(Cost: $10,979,630)

 

    10,981,298  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities — 100.8%
(Cost: $914,834,144)

 

    914,341,873  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.8)%

 

    (7,028,819
   

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

    $   907,313,054  
   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Non-income producing security.

(b) 

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

(c) 

All or a portion of this security is on loan.

(d) 

Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

(e) 

Affiliate of the Fund.

(f) 

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

(g) 

All or a portion of this security was purchased with the cash collateral from loaned securities.

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target ETF

 

Affiliates

Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended July 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

 

 

   
    Affiliated Issuer  

Value at

07/31/21

   

Purchases

at Cost

   

Proceeds

from Sale

   

Net Realized

Gain (Loss)

   

Change in

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

   

Value at

07/31/22

   

Shares

Held at

07/31/22

    Income    

Capital

Gain

Distributions

from

Underlying

Funds

   

    

 

 

   

    

 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares

  $ 4,226,983     $ 5,438,984 (a)    $     $ (4,723   $ 54     $ 9,661,298       9,662,264     $ 34,740 (b)    $    
 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares

    1,380,000             (60,000 )(a)                  1,320,000       1,320,000       4,222          
 

BlackRock Inc.

    1,525,352       948,048       (457,876     110,451       (715,344     1,410,631       2,108       44,734          
         

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   
          $ 105,728     $ (715,290   $ 12,391,929       $ 83,696     $    
         

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

  (a) 

Represents net amount purchased (sold).

 
  (b) 

All or a portion represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Futures Contracts

 

 

 
Description   

Number of

Contracts

    

Expiration

Date

    

Notional

Amount

(000)

    

Value/

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

 

 

 

Long Contracts

           

MSCI EAFE Index

     9        09/16/22      $ 879      $ 45,977  

MSCI Emerging Markets Index

     10        09/16/22        499        2,781  

S&P 500 E-Mini Index

     9        09/16/22        1,860        129,683  
           

 

 

 
            $ 178,441  
           

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

 

 
    

Commodity

Contracts

      

Credit

Contracts

      

Equity

Contracts

      

Foreign

Currency

Exchange

Contracts

      

Interest

Rate

Contracts

      

Other

Contracts

       Total  

 

 

Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments

                                

Futures contracts

                                

Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(a)

   $        $        $ 178,441        $        $        $        $ 178,441  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss).

 

For the period ended July 31, 2022, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

 

 
    

Commodity

Contracts

      

Credit

Contracts

      

Equity

Contracts

      

Foreign

Currency

Exchange

Contracts

      

Interest

Rate
Contracts

      

Other

Contracts

       Total  

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from

                                

Futures contracts

   $        $        $ (591,310      $        $        $        $ (591,310
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on

                                

Futures contracts

   $        $        $ 149,314        $        $        $        $ 149,314  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target ETF

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure (continued)

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

   

Futures contracts

  

Average notional value of contracts — long

   $ 3,380,568  

For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.

 

                                                                                       

 

 
     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

 

 

Investments

                 

Assets

                 

Common Stocks

   $ 600,718,753        $ 299,088,952        $ 36,896        $ 899,844,601  

Preferred Stocks

     1,509,382          2,006,592                   3,515,974  

Money Market Funds

     10,981,298                            10,981,298  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $ 613,209,433        $ 301,095,544        $ 36,896        $ 914,341,873  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments(a)

                 

Assets

                 

Futures Contracts

   $ 178,441        $        $        $ 178,441  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts. Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Common Stocks

   

China — 35.4%

   

360 DigiTech Inc.(a)

    51,906     $ 753,675  

360 Security Technology Inc., Class A

    295,200       323,336  

37 Interactive Entertainment Network Technology Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    100,049       290,229  

3SBio Inc.(b)

    738,000       491,232  

AAC Technologies Holdings Inc.(a)

    369,000       715,428  

AECC Aviation Power Co. Ltd., Class A

    99,491       734,395  

Agricultural Bank of China Ltd., Class A

    3,075,000       1,298,835  

Agricultural Bank of China Ltd., Class H

    16,728,000       5,517,263  

Aier Eye Hospital Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    256,164       1,155,328  

Air China Ltd., Class A(c)

    319,919       458,029  

Air China Ltd., Class H(c)

    988,000       775,466  

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.(c)

    8,733,040           98,189,660  

Alibaba Health Information Technology Ltd.(c)

    2,460,000       1,477,225  

A-Living Smart City Services Co. Ltd.,
Class A(b)

    308,000       375,687  

Aluminum Corp. of China Ltd., Class A(c)

    516,699       358,472  

Aluminum Corp. of China Ltd., Class H

    2,460,000       900,979  

Angel Yeast Co. Ltd., Class A

    26,298       173,062  

Anhui Conch Cement Co. Ltd., Class A

    172,280       829,982  

Anhui Conch Cement Co. Ltd., Class H

    705,000       2,789,458  

Anhui Gujing Distillery Co. Ltd., Class A

    26,235       830,357  

Anhui Gujing Distillery Co. Ltd., Class B

    49,200       752,305  

Anhui Kouzi Distillery Co. Ltd., Class A

    24,600       182,681  

ANTA Sports Products Ltd.(a)

    653,600       7,196,694  

Autohome Inc., ADR

    43,788       1,562,794  

AVIC Electromechanical Systems Co. Ltd., Class A

    173,699       304,489  

AVIC Industry-Finance Holdings Co. Ltd., Class A

    541,200       261,651  

AviChina Industry & Technology Co. Ltd., Class H

    1,476,000       787,514  

Baidu Inc.(c)

    673,360       11,638,622  

Baidu Inc., ADR(c)

    85,670       11,699,952  

Bank of Beijing Co. Ltd., Class A

    934,800       577,830  

Bank of Chengdu Co. Ltd., Class A

    196,800       449,669  

Bank of China Ltd., Class A

    1,107,000       502,007  

Bank of China Ltd., Class H

    46,002,000       16,357,629  

Bank of Communications Co. Ltd., Class A

    1,500,686       1,027,648  

Bank of Communications Co. Ltd., Class H

    4,920,100       2,928,508  

Bank of Hangzhou Co. Ltd., Class A

    246,060       521,744  

Bank of Jiangsu Co. Ltd., Class A

    664,200       709,340  

Bank of Nanjing Co. Ltd., Class A

    421,200       645,460  

Bank of Ningbo Co. Ltd., Class A

    270,625       1,253,066  

Bank of Shanghai Co. Ltd., Class A

    664,241       586,916  

Baoshan Iron & Steel Co. Ltd., Class A

    836,495       704,141  

BBMG Corp., Class A

    696,094       271,312  

BeiGene Ltd., ADR(a)(c)

    26,566       4,465,213  

Beijing Capital International Airport Co. Ltd., Class H(c)

    984,000       578,448  

Beijing Dabeinong Technology Group Co. Ltd., Class A(c)

    187,900       202,174  

Beijing Enlight Media Co. Ltd., Class A

    123,000       152,441  

Beijing Enterprises Holdings Ltd.

    246,000       788,425  

Beijing Enterprises Water Group Ltd.

    2,620,000       794,333  

Beijing New Building Materials PLC, Class A

    74,426       317,547  

Beijing Originwater Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    246,000       202,911  

Beijing Shiji Information Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    103,628       218,418  

Beijing Shunxin Agriculture Co. Ltd., Class A

    24,600       85,659  

Beijing Sinnet Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    75,499       107,491  

Beijing Tiantan Biological Products Corp. Ltd., Class A

    72,064       213,800  

Beijing Wantai Biological Pharmacy Enterprise Co. Ltd., Class A

    24,695       495,041  
Security   Shares     Value  

China (continued)

   

Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway Co. Ltd., Class A

    1,402,200     $ 965,776  

Betta Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd., Class A

    24,600       182,525  

BGI Genomics Co. Ltd., Class A

    24,690       226,905  

Bilibili Inc., ADR(c)

    95,223       2,327,250  

Bilibili Inc., Class Z(c)

    7,225       176,602  

BOE Technology Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    1,426,800       822,799  

Bosideng International Holdings Ltd.

    1,968,000       1,148,621  

BYD Co. Ltd., Class A

    73,850       3,522,299  

BYD Co. Ltd., Class H

    492,000       18,000,298  

BYD Electronic International Co. Ltd.(a)

    369,000       948,033  

By-health Co. Ltd., Class A

    73,800       202,192  

Caitong Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    257,208       277,924  

CanSino Biologics Inc., Class H(b)

    49,200       411,817  

CGN Power Co. Ltd., Class H(b)

    6,404,000       1,476,656  

Changchun High & New Technology Industry Group Inc., Class A

    24,600       707,900  

Changjiang Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    394,400       317,956  

Chaozhou Three-Circle Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    75,497       300,551  

China Cinda Asset Management Co. Ltd., Class H

    5,166,000       711,623  

China CITIC Bank Corp. Ltd., Class H

    5,166,200       2,159,369  

China Coal Energy Co. Ltd., Class H

    1,230,000       956,850  

China Communications Services Corp. Ltd., Class H

    1,476,000       600,092  

China Conch Venture Holdings Ltd.

    984,000       1,907,668  

China Construction Bank Corp., Class A

    344,400       284,357  

China Construction Bank Corp., Class H

    55,350,390           35,347,322  

China CSSC Holdings Ltd., Class A

    172,400       596,696  

China Eastern Airlines Corp. Ltd., Class A(c)

    418,295       303,962  

China Energy Engineering Corp. Ltd.,
Class A(c)

    1,131,600       384,392  

China Everbright Bank Co. Ltd., Class A

    1,549,800       666,360  

China Everbright Bank Co. Ltd., Class H

    1,722,000       522,256  

China Everbright Environment Group Ltd.

    2,214,370       1,178,580  

China Evergrande Group(d)

    2,502,000       364,305  

China Feihe Ltd.(b)

    1,970,000       1,729,807  

China Galaxy Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    162,551       209,651  

China Galaxy Securities Co. Ltd., Class H

    2,091,000       1,034,058  

China Gas Holdings Ltd.

    1,722,000       2,646,964  

China Greatwall Technology Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    123,000       176,375  

China Hongqiao Group Ltd.(a)

    1,353,000       1,409,927  

China International Capital Corp. Ltd.,
Class H(b)

    984,000       1,809,306  

China Jinmao Holdings Group Ltd.(c)

    3,444,000       799,237  

China Jushi Co. Ltd., Class A

    164,371       364,234  

China Lesso Group Holdings Ltd.

    738,000       904,464  

China Life Insurance Co. Ltd., Class A

    123,790       511,716  

China Life Insurance Co. Ltd., Class H

    4,180,000       6,225,775  

China Literature Ltd.(b)(c)

    246,000       969,506  

China Longyuan Power Group Corp. Ltd., Class H

    2,024,000       3,251,677  

China Medical System Holdings Ltd.

    738,000       1,173,203  

China Meidong Auto Holdings Ltd.

    492,000       1,195,680  

China Mengniu Dairy Co. Ltd.

    1,722,000       8,000,400  

China Merchants Bank Co. Ltd., Class A

    762,604       3,967,129  

China Merchants Bank Co. Ltd., Class H

    2,215,446       11,970,715  

China Merchants Port Holdings Co. Ltd.

    990,180       1,597,010  

China Merchants Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    295,265       608,689  

China Merchants Shekou Industrial Zone Holdings Co. Ltd., Class A

    271,460       551,206  

China Minsheng Banking Corp. Ltd., Class A

    1,476,098       796,280  

China Minsheng Banking Corp. Ltd., Class H

    2,952,020       962,788  

China National Building Material Co. Ltd., Class H

    1,968,000       1,975,329  

China National Chemical Engineering Co. Ltd., Class A

    270,656       432,412  

China National Nuclear Power Co. Ltd., Class A

    664,200       607,774  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

China (continued)

   

China Northern Rare Earth Group High-Tech Co. Ltd., Class A

    147,600     $ 687,485  

China Oilfield Services Ltd., Class H

    1,132,000       1,042,771  

China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd.

    2,215,260       6,121,692  

China Overseas Property Holdings Ltd.

    1,230,000       1,285,523  

China Pacific Insurance Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    270,698       811,065  

China Pacific Insurance Group Co. Ltd.,
Class H

    1,476,000       3,152,771  

China Petroleum & Chemical Corp., Class A

    1,328,492       810,866  

China Petroleum & Chemical Corp., Class H

    14,268,000       6,726,737  

China Power International Development Ltd.

    3,195,000       1,809,898  

China Railway Group Ltd., Class A

    861,000       737,474  

China Railway Group Ltd., Class H

    2,214,000       1,317,982  

China Resources Beer Holdings Co. Ltd.

    988,000       6,814,939  

China Resources Cement Holdings Ltd.

    1,476,000       907,887  

China Resources Gas Group Ltd.

    492,000       2,064,644  

China Resources Land Ltd.

    1,969,555       8,225,411  

China Resources Mixc Lifestyle Services
Ltd.(b)

    393,600       1,667,599  

China Resources Power Holdings Co. Ltd.

    984,000       1,852,618  

China Resources Sanjiu Medical & Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Class A

    49,273       264,690  

China Ruyi Holdings Ltd.(a)(c)

    2,952,000       854,446  

China Shenhua Energy Co. Ltd., Class A

    246,018       1,024,245  

China Shenhua Energy Co. Ltd., Class H

    1,969,000       5,565,062  

China Southern Airlines Co. Ltd., Class A(c)

    467,400       443,718  

China Southern Airlines Co. Ltd., Class H(c)

    984,000       532,907  

China State Construction Engineering Corp. Ltd., Class A

    1,500,600       1,120,353  

China State Construction International Holdings Ltd.

    984,000       1,020,323  

China Suntien Green Energy Corp. Ltd.,
Class H(a)

    1,016,000       498,347  

China Taiping Insurance Holdings Co. Ltd.

    836,590       882,164  

China Three Gorges Renewables Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    1,057,800       984,998  

China Tourism Group Duty Free Corp. Ltd., Class A

    74,898       2,334,519  

China Tower Corp. Ltd., Class H(b)

    23,124,000       2,974,963  

China Traditional Chinese Medicine Holdings Co. Ltd.

    1,486,000       630,835  

China United Network Communications Ltd., Class A

    1,196,000       609,837  

China Vanke Co. Ltd., Class A

    393,607       1,002,681  

China Vanke Co. Ltd., Class H

    910,284       1,731,430  

China Yangtze Power Co. Ltd., Class A

    811,848       2,874,603  

China Zheshang Bank Co. Ltd., Class A(c)

    1,033,200       496,138  

Chinasoft International Ltd.

    1,476,000       1,263,621  

Chongqing Brewery Co. Ltd., Class A

    26,296       478,900  

Chongqing Changan Automobile Co. Ltd., Class A

    319,978       872,411  

Chongqing Fuling Zhacai Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    49,200       217,465  

Chongqing Zhifei Biological Products Co. Ltd., Class A

    49,200       725,493  

CIFI Ever Sunshine Services Group Ltd.(a)

    494,000       356,185  

CIFI Holdings Group Co. Ltd.

    2,158,720       586,291  

CITIC Ltd.

    3,444,000       3,724,972  

CITIC Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    393,602       1,145,415  

CITIC Securities Co. Ltd., Class H

    1,230,025       2,529,158  

CMOC Group Ltd., Class A

    959,400       766,838  

CMOC Group Ltd., Class H(a)

    1,476,000       724,624  

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd., Class A(c)

    88,999           6,748,112  

COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co. Ltd., Class A

    467,612       951,889  

COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co. Ltd., Class H

    1,845,399       2,768,619  

COSCO SHIPPING Ports Ltd.(a)

    984,000       734,577  

Country Garden Holdings Co. Ltd.(a)

    4,428,838       1,712,717  

Country Garden Services Holdings Co. Ltd.

    1,230,000       2,742,955  

CRRC Corp. Ltd., Class A

    936,000       714,969  

CRRC Corp. Ltd., Class H

    2,717,000       1,010,525  
Security   Shares     Value  

China (continued)

   

CSC Financial Co. Ltd., Class A

    172,299     $ 665,351  

CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Ltd.

    5,413,440       5,927,470  

Dali Foods Group Co. Ltd.(b)

    1,107,000       527,081  

Daqin Railway Co. Ltd., Class A

    516,600       463,177  

Daqo New Energy Corp., ADR(c)

    33,948       2,196,436  

DaShenLin Pharmaceutical Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    30,000       143,274  

DHC Software Co. Ltd., Class A

    172,200       157,977  

Dong-E-E-Jiao Co. Ltd., Class A

    24,600       130,563  

Dongfang Electric Corp. Ltd., Class A

    147,488       379,206  

Dongfeng Motor Group Co. Ltd., Class H

    1,476,000       1,019,908  

Dongxing Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    197,698       240,681  

Dongyue Group Ltd.

    1,016,000       1,105,039  

East Money Information Co. Ltd., Class A

    492,012       1,626,201  

Ecovacs Robotics Co. Ltd., Class A

    24,600       337,960  

ENN Energy Holdings Ltd.

    467,600       7,627,767  

Eve Energy Co. Ltd., Class A

    73,816       1,034,921  

Everbright Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    148,693       334,220  

Fangda Carbon New Material Co. Ltd., Class A(c)

    199,175       208,854  

Far East Horizon Ltd.(a)

    984,000       811,050  

Fiberhome Telecommunication Technologies Co. Ltd., Class A

    73,899       158,285  

First Capital Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    221,400       200,554  

Flat Glass Group Co. Ltd., Class A(c)

    73,800       450,301  

Flat Glass Group Co. Ltd., Class H(c)

    246,000       891,665  

Focus Media Information Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    564,840       495,264  

Foshan Haitian Flavouring & Food Co. Ltd., Class A

    136,244       1,670,590  

Fosun International Ltd.

    1,476,000       1,162,887  

Founder Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    418,342       407,663  

Foxconn Industrial Internet Co. Ltd., Class A

    319,800       476,594  

Fujian Sunner Development Co. Ltd., Class A

    49,200       144,315  

Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    49,299       299,562  

Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd.,
Class H(a)(b)

    393,600       1,909,341  

Ganfeng Lithium Co. Ltd., Class A

    72,057       953,682  

Ganfeng Lithium Co. Ltd., Class H(b)

    207,120       1,872,834  

GCL System Integration Technology Co. Ltd., Class A(c)

    269,600       176,700  

GDS Holdings Ltd., ADR(a)(c)

    53,180       1,472,022  

Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd.(a)

    3,442,000       6,825,120  

Gemdale Corp., Class A

    172,246       299,073  

Genscript Biotech Corp.(c)

    852,000       3,084,786  

GF Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    295,400       698,413  

GF Securities Co. Ltd., Class H

    492,000       651,302  

Giant Network Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    98,419       122,391  

Gigadevice Semiconductor Beijing Inc., Class A

    24,735       435,136  

GoerTek Inc., Class A

    123,297       581,798  

Gotion High-tech Co. Ltd., Class A

    73,800       428,194  

Great Wall Motor Co. Ltd., Class A

    74,000       378,922  

Great Wall Motor Co. Ltd., Class H

    1,845,000           2,924,905  

Gree Electric Appliances Inc. of Zhuhai, Class A

    98,400       485,328  

Greentown China Holdings Ltd.

    492,000       972,517  

Greentown Service Group Co. Ltd.

    984,000       880,735  

GRG Banking Equipment Co. Ltd., Class A

    123,060       167,769  

Guangdong Haid Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    73,899       719,550  

Guangdong Investment Ltd.

    1,476,000       1,437,809  

Guangdong Kinlong Hardware Products Co. Ltd., Class A

    18,700       223,093  

Guanghui Energy Co. Ltd., Class A

    318,800       460,708  

Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    172,200       380,730  

Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. Ltd., Class H

    1,968,397       1,847,639  

Guangzhou Baiyunshan Pharmaceutical Holdings Co. Ltd., Class A

    73,800       315,162  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

China (continued)

   

Guangzhou Haige Communications Group Inc. Co., Class A

    172,211     $ 228,407  

Guangzhou Kingmed Diagnostics Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    26,298       271,252  

Guangzhou Shiyuan Electronic Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    25,658       258,712  

Guangzhou Tinci Materials Technology Co. Ltd., Class A.

    98,400       764,765  

Guosen Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    319,800       436,767  

Guotai Junan Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    369,000       791,464  

Guoyuan Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    246,030       235,882  

H World Group Ltd., ADR

    106,778       4,094,936  

Haidilao International Holding Ltd.(a)(b)(c)

    738,000       1,474,509  

Haier Smart Home Co. Ltd., Class A

    295,200       1,085,430  

Haier Smart Home Co. Ltd., Class H

    1,230,400       3,937,905  

Haitian International Holdings Ltd.

    495,000       1,184,595  

Haitong Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    590,400       818,318  

Haitong Securities Co. Ltd., Class H

    1,078,400       722,259  

Hangzhou First Applied Material Co. Ltd., Class A

    70,274       728,367  

Hangzhou Robam Appliances Co. Ltd., Class A

    49,383       207,184  

Hangzhou Silan Microelectronics Co. Ltd., Class A

    49,200       304,167  

Hangzhou Tigermed Consulting Co. Ltd., Class A

    25,690       388,790  

Hangzhou Tigermed Consulting Co. Ltd., Class H(b)

    49,400       513,097  

Hansoh Pharmaceutical Group Co. Ltd.(b)

    828,000       1,613,849  

Henan Shuanghui Investment & Development Co. Ltd., Class A

    123,098       489,641  

Hengan International Group Co. Ltd.

    369,000       1,786,039  

Hengli Petrochemical Co. Ltd., Class A

    221,699       663,810  

Hengyi Petrochemical Co. Ltd., Class A

    221,400       307,134  

Hesteel Co. Ltd., Class A

    787,200       325,925  

Hithink RoyalFlush Information Network Co. Ltd., Class A

    24,688       315,417  

Hongfa Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    34,840       212,191  

Hopson Development Holdings Ltd.

    460,808       609,049  

Hoshine Silicon Industry Co. Ltd., Class A

    25,900       377,180  

Hua Hong Semiconductor Ltd.(b)(c)

    246,000       736,818  

Huadian Power International Corp. Ltd., Class A

    344,400       220,698  

Huadong Medicine Co. Ltd., Class A

    73,887       493,401  

Hualan Biological Engineering Inc., Class A

    65,880       195,600  

Huaneng Power International Inc., Class A(c)

    467,400       486,920  

Huaneng Power International Inc., Class H(c)

    1,972,000       942,836  

Huatai Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    319,800       629,470  

Huatai Securities Co. Ltd., Class H(b)

    785,200       1,035,766  

Huaxi Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    196,800       217,092  

Huaxia Bank Co. Ltd., Class A

    688,899       522,811  

Huaxin Cement Co. Ltd., Class A

    73,800       196,383  

Huayu Automotive Systems Co. Ltd., Class A

    123,200       400,414  

Huizhou Desay Sv Automotive Co. Ltd., Class A

    24,600       713,234  

Hundsun Technologies Inc., Class A

    49,212       309,990  

Hutchmed China Ltd., ADR(a)(c)

    48,462       633,398  

Hygeia Healthcare Holdings Co. Ltd.(b)

    203,200       1,168,506  

Iflytek Co. Ltd., Class A

    99,200       618,880  

Imeik Technology Development Co. Ltd., Class A

    8,200       713,124  

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd., Class A

    2,238,600       1,453,011  

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd., Class H

    32,472,350           17,167,730  

Industrial Bank Co. Ltd., Class A

    836,425       2,204,942  

Industrial Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    319,959       306,719  

Ingenic Semiconductor Co. Ltd., Class A

    25,900       342,431  

Inner Mongolia BaoTou Steel Union Co. Ltd., Class A

    1,771,296       593,946  

Inner Mongolia Junzheng Energy & Chemical Industry Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    394,100       265,788  
Security   Shares     Value  

China (continued)

   

Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    246,091     $ 1,306,465  

Inner Mongolia Yitai Coal Co. Ltd., Class B

    615,000       969,714  

Innovent Biologics Inc.(b)(c)

    615,000       2,570,731  

Inspur Electronic Information Industry Co. Ltd., Class A

    73,848       266,018  

iQIYI Inc., ADR(a)(c)

    193,110       737,680  

JA Solar Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    98,480       1,135,028  

Jafron Biomedical Co. Ltd., Class A

    24,920       163,606  

Jason Furniture Hangzhou Co. Ltd., Class A

    32,280       221,086  

JD Health International Inc.(b)(c)

    639,600       4,851,384  

JD.com Inc., Class A

    1,156,232       34,493,343  

Jiangsu Eastern Shenghong Co. Ltd., Class A

    172,200       503,998  

Jiangsu Expressway Co. Ltd., Class H

    986,000       860,445  

Jiangsu Hengli Hydraulic Co. Ltd., Class A

    49,265       380,627  

Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine Co. Ltd., Class A

    242,910       1,271,471  

Jiangsu King’s Luck Brewery JSC Ltd., Class A

    49,200       319,236  

Jiangsu Yanghe Brewery Joint-Stock Co. Ltd., Class A

    49,200       1,205,197  

Jiangsu Yuyue Medical Equipment & Supply Co. Ltd., Class A

    49,200       196,495  

Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology Co. Ltd.,
Class A(c)

    123,200       420,824  

Jiangxi Copper Co. Ltd., Class A

    98,400       246,311  

Jiangxi Copper Co. Ltd., Class H

    738,000       904,051  

Jiangxi Zhengbang Technology Co. Ltd.,
Class A(c)

    147,600       132,942  

Jinke Properties Group Co. Ltd., Class A(c)

    221,400       85,988  

Jinxin Fertility Group Ltd.(b)

    738,000       573,423  

Jiumaojiu International Holdings Ltd.(b)

    492,000       1,070,533  

Joincare Pharmaceutical Group Industry Co. Ltd., Class A

    123,000       201,097  

Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    98,400       165,340  

Jonjee Hi-Tech Industrial And Commercial Holding Co. Ltd., Class A

    24,686       127,033  

JOYY Inc., ADR

    32,484       841,011  

Juewei Food Co. Ltd., Class A

    24,600       190,648  

Kanzhun Ltd., ADR(c)

    49,582       1,165,673  

KE Holdings Inc., ADR(a)(c)

    182,040       2,568,584  

Kingboard Holdings Ltd.

    369,000       1,079,586  

Kingdee International Software Group Co.
Ltd.(a)(c)

    1,476,000       3,186,864  

Kingsoft Corp. Ltd.

    541,600       1,808,380  

Kuaishou Technology(b)(c)

    1,008,600       10,140,911  

Kunlun Energy Co. Ltd.

    2,466,000       1,815,388  

Kweichow Moutai Co. Ltd., Class A

    45,872       12,897,307  

LB Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    98,400       297,013  

Legend Biotech Corp., ADR(c)

    26,568       1,255,072  

Lenovo Group Ltd.

    4,428,000       4,294,251  

Lens Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    196,886       318,411  

Lepu Medical Technology Beijing Co. Ltd., Class A

    73,800       196,055  

Li Auto Inc., ADR(c)

    316,848       10,405,288  

Li Ning Co. Ltd.

    1,358,500       11,019,651  

Lingyi iTech Guangdong Co., Class A(c)

    369,000       281,446  

Livzon Pharmaceutical Group Inc., Class A

    49,201       231,501  

Logan Group Co. Ltd.(a)(d)

    780,000       149,046  

Longfor Group Holdings Ltd.(b)

    1,107,000       3,698,893  

LONGi Green Energy Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    275,828       2,521,903  

Lufax Holding Ltd., ADR

    485,358       2,222,940  

Luxshare Precision Industry Co. Ltd., Class A

    246,230       1,239,309  

Luzhou Laojiao Co. Ltd., Class A

    49,200       1,620,900  

Mango Excellent Media Co. Ltd., Class A

    74,550       347,138  

Maxscend Microelectronics Co. Ltd., Class A

    30,264       432,203  

Meinian Onehealth Healthcare Holdings Co. Ltd., Class A(c)

    172,287       129,351  

Meituan, Class B(b)(c)

    2,361,600           52,978,597  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

China (continued)

   

Metallurgical Corp. of China Ltd., Class A

    861,008     $ 415,703  

Microport Scientific Corp.(a)(c)

    393,600       928,044  

Ming Yuan Cloud Group Holdings Ltd.

    246,000       225,846  

Minth Group Ltd.

    492,000       1,315,233  

MMG Ltd.(a)(c)

    1,968,000       582,138  

Montage Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    49,200       417,852  

Muyuan Foods Co. Ltd., Class A

    197,036       1,744,103  

Nanjing King-Friend Biochemical Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Class A

    63,001       174,552  

Nanjing Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    196,800       233,090  

NARI Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    266,756       1,155,064  

NAURA Technology Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    24,600       927,471  

NavInfo Co. Ltd., Class A

    98,400       203,902  

NetEase Inc.

    1,205,470           22,550,437  

New China Life Insurance Co. Ltd., Class A

    98,499       423,797  

New China Life Insurance Co. Ltd., Class H

    442,800       1,055,204  

New Hope Liuhe Co. Ltd., Class A(c)

    172,272       406,578  

New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc.(c)

    963,480       2,641,234  

Ninestar Corp., Class A

    74,300       553,068  

Ningbo Joyson Electronic Corp., Class A(c)

    49,200       157,576  

Ningbo Tuopu Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    51,800       710,704  

Ningxia Baofeng Energy Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    246,000       490,987  

NIO Inc., ADR(a)(c)

    758,418       14,963,587  

Nongfu Spring Co. Ltd., Class H(b)

    1,033,600       6,194,558  

Offshore Oil Engineering Co. Ltd., Class A

    173,000       108,341  

OFILM Group Co. Ltd., Class A(c)

    147,623       132,493  

Oppein Home Group Inc., Class A

    24,600       438,964  

Orient Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    330,813       424,896  

Ovctek China Inc., Class A

    24,680       174,687  

Pangang Group Vanadium Titanium & Resources Co. Ltd., Class A(c)

    492,000       540,419  

People’s Insurance Co. Group of China Ltd. (The), Class H

    5,166,000       1,546,735  

Perfect World Co. Ltd., Class A

    74,489       164,462  

PetroChina Co. Ltd., Class A

    762,600       589,885  

PetroChina Co. Ltd., Class H

    12,300,000       5,743,601  

Pharmaron Beijing Co. Ltd., Class A

    37,500       430,518  

Pharmaron Beijing Co. Ltd., Class H(b)

    112,200       912,810  

PICC Property & Casualty Co. Ltd., Class H

    3,937,814       4,042,133  

Pinduoduo Inc., ADR(a)(c)

    253,626       12,430,210  

Ping An Bank Co. Ltd., Class A

    713,638       1,342,715  

Ping An Healthcare and Technology Co.
Ltd.(a)(b)(c)

    270,600       706,752  

Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China Ltd., Class A

    418,299       2,612,823  

Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China Ltd., Class H

    3,567,000       20,963,397  

Poly Developments and Holdings Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    442,895       1,093,151  

Pop Mart International Group Ltd.(b)

    295,200       674,970  

Postal Savings Bank of China Co. Ltd., Class A

    984,000       684,382  

Postal Savings Bank of China Co. Ltd.,
Class H(a)(b)

    4,676,000       3,093,755  

Power Construction Corp. of China Ltd., Class A

    565,800       608,403  

RLX Technology Inc., ADR(a)(c)

    285,852       463,080  

Rongsheng Petrochemical Co. Ltd., Class A

    369,268       783,004  

SAIC Motor Corp. Ltd., Class A

    319,898       768,889  

Sangfor Technologies Inc., Class A

    24,600       351,746  

Sany Heavy Equipment International Holdings Co. Ltd.(a)

    738,000       803,090  

Sany Heavy Industry Co. Ltd., Class A

    319,899       807,883  

Satellite Chemical Co. Ltd., Class A

    108,994       366,200  

SDIC Power Holdings Co. Ltd., Class A

    319,800       489,706  

Sealand Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    344,410       177,278  
Security   Shares     Value  

China (continued)

   

Seazen Group Ltd.(c)

    984,000     $ 337,219  

Seazen Holdings Co. Ltd., Class A(c)

    73,824       228,944  

SF Holding Co. Ltd., Class A

    172,295       1,273,639  

Shaanxi Coal Industry Co. Ltd., Class A

    393,699       1,114,375  

Shandong Buchang Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd., Class A

    98,400       276,336  

Shandong Gold Mining Co. Ltd., Class A

    196,880       533,607  

Shandong Gold Mining Co. Ltd., Class H(a)(b)

    307,500       535,443  

Shandong Hualu Hengsheng Chemical Co. Ltd., Class A

    98,420       416,668  

Shandong Linglong Tyre Co. Ltd., Class A

    49,400       210,502  

Shandong Nanshan Aluminum Co. Ltd., Class A

    565,800       293,949  

Shandong Sun Paper Industry JSC Ltd., Class A

    123,000       214,144  

Shandong Weigao Group Medical Polymer Co. Ltd., Class H

    1,475,200       1,845,269  

Shanghai Bairun Investment Holding Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    53,768       215,409  

Shanghai Baosight Software Co. Ltd., Class A

    64,664       385,698  

Shanghai Baosight Software Co. Ltd., Class B

    319,903       1,073,131  

Shanghai Construction Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    467,400       202,910  

Shanghai Electric Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    615,000       405,574  

Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    98,400       639,706  

Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group Co. Ltd., Class H

    246,000       891,490  

Shanghai International Airport Co. Ltd., Class A(c)

    49,200       376,272  

Shanghai International Port Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    442,800       359,924  

Shanghai Lujiazui Finance & Trade Zone Development Co. Ltd., Class B

    688,875       605,810  

Shanghai M&G Stationery Inc., Class A

    49,200       330,981  

Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co. Ltd., Class A

    123,000       313,221  

Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co. Ltd., Class H

    369,000       555,682  

Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co. Ltd., Class A

    1,082,495       1,164,936  

Shanghai Putailai New Energy Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    51,800       543,918  

Shanghai Yuyuan Tourist Mart Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    147,600       182,623  

Shanghai Zhangjiang High-Tech Park Development Co. Ltd., Class A

    123,171       212,352  

Shanxi Lu’an Environmental Energy Development Co. Ltd., Class A

    147,600       301,144  

Shanxi Meijin Energy Co. Ltd., Class A

    172,200       290,568  

Shanxi Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    221,440       179,177  

Shanxi Taigang Stainless Steel Co. Ltd., Class A

    269,600       198,065  

Shanxi Xinghuacun Fen Wine Factory Co. Ltd., Class A

    49,280       2,001,375  

Shengyi Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    98,400       231,918  

Shennan Circuits Co. Ltd., Class A

    24,620       316,551  

Shenwan Hongyuan Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    1,008,697       618,138  

Shenzhen Energy Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    196,886       186,733  

Shenzhen Inovance Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    98,400       964,454  

Shenzhen International Holdings Ltd.

    615,000       566,471  

Shenzhen Kangtai Biological Products Co. Ltd., Class A .

    40,200       198,897  

Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co. Ltd., Class A

    49,475       2,125,169  

Shenzhen Overseas Chinese Town Co. Ltd., Class A

    344,400       285,371  

Shenzhen Transsion Holding Co. Ltd., Class A

    25,195       265,162  

Shenzhou International Group Holdings Ltd.

    467,400       4,916,188  

Shimao Group Holdings Ltd.(d)

    834,000       239,048  

Sichuan Chuantou Energy Co. Ltd., Class A

    196,800       363,781  

Sichuan Kelun Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Class A

    98,400       321,183  

Sichuan Swellfun Co. Ltd., Class A

    24,600       260,400  

Sino Biopharmaceutical Ltd.

    5,658,250           3,280,330  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

China (continued)

   

Sinolink Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    147,600     $ 185,999  

Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co. Ltd., Class A

    221,400       100,600  

Sinopharm Group Co. Ltd., Class H

    787,200       1,803,622  

Sinotruk Hong Kong Ltd.

    368,000       434,834  

Smoore International Holdings Ltd.(a)(b)

    984,000       2,272,473  

Songcheng Performance Development Co. Ltd., Class A

    134,120       254,580  

SooChow Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    230,357       225,565  

Southwest Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    492,000       278,810  

Sunac China Holdings Ltd.(a)(d)

    1,668,000       424,974  

Sungrow Power Supply Co. Ltd., Class A

    49,200       904,795  

Sunny Optical Technology Group Co. Ltd.

    418,000       5,654,954  

Sunwoda Electronic Co. Ltd., Class A

    75,499       321,914  

Suzhou Dongshan Precision Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Class A

    73,600       291,672  

TAL Education Group, ADR(a)(c)

    248,758       1,223,889  

TBEA Co. Ltd., Class A

    172,297       638,600  

TCL Technology Group Corp., Class A

    615,000       405,053  

TCL Zhonghuan Renewable Energy Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    124,699       940,846  

Tencent Holdings Ltd.

    3,591,600           138,811,071  

Tencent Music Entertainment Group, ADR(c)

    389,550       1,640,006  

Thunder Software Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    24,600       519,641  

Tianma Microelectronics Co. Ltd., Class A

    196,889       284,004  

Tianshui Huatian Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    147,400       193,771  

Tingyi Cayman Islands Holding Corp.

    986,000       1,623,140  

Toly Bread Co. Ltd., Class A

    71,465       148,587  

Tongcheng Travel Holdings Ltd.(c)

    688,800       1,316,718  

Tongkun Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    100,096       214,203  

Tongling Nonferrous Metals Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    581,400       261,634  

Tongwei Co. Ltd., Class A

    172,200       1,374,231  

Topchoice Medical Corp., Class A(c)

    12,200       265,412  

Topsports International Holdings Ltd.(b)

    984,000       820,764  

Transfar Zhilian Co. Ltd., Class A

    198,496       168,599  

TravelSky Technology Ltd., Class H

    494,000       818,722  

Trina Solar Co. Ltd., Class A

    83,148       1,025,758  

Trip.com Group Ltd., ADR(c)

    307,992       7,940,034  

Tsingtao Brewery Co. Ltd., Class A

    24,600       359,442  

Tsingtao Brewery Co. Ltd., Class H

    380,000       3,711,873  

Unigroup Guoxin Microelectronics Co. Ltd., Class A(c)

    24,600       769,464  

Uni-President China Holdings Ltd.

    740,000       676,924  

Unisplendour Corp. Ltd., Class A

    123,020       338,892  

Vipshop Holdings Ltd., ADR(c)

    258,546       2,368,281  

Walvax Biotechnology Co. Ltd., Class A

    49,200       316,941  

Wanhua Chemical Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    124,699       1,548,493  

Want Want China Holdings Ltd

    2,950,000       2,400,827  

Weibo Corp., ADR(a)(c)

    35,424       680,849  

Weichai Power Co. Ltd., Class A

    246,000       436,785  

Weichai Power Co. Ltd., Class H

    1,230,600       1,759,375  

Wens Foodstuffs Group Co. Ltd., Class A(c)

    246,098       877,414  

Western Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    295,299       278,778  

Wharf Holdings Ltd. (The)

    760,000       2,779,240  

Will Semiconductor Co. Ltd. Shanghai, Class A

    33,210       518,923  

Wingtech Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    49,200       501,206  

Winning Health Technology Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    103,338       121,467  

Wuchan Zhongda Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    246,099       175,189  

Wuhan Guide Infrared Co. Ltd., Class A

    172,985       319,028  

Wuliangye Yibin Co. Ltd., Class A

    147,699       3,908,515  

WUS Printed Circuit Kunshan Co. Ltd., Class A

    98,450       176,919  

WuXi AppTec Co. Ltd., Class A

    100,764       1,394,031  

WuXi AppTec Co. Ltd., Class H(b)

    196,874       2,384,967  
Security   Shares     Value  

China (continued)

   

Wuxi Biologics Cayman Inc., New(b)(c)

    2,092,000     $ 20,024,862  

XCMG Construction Machinery Co. Ltd., Class A(c)

    393,698       326,610  

Xiamen C & D Inc., Class A

    196,800       327,525  

Xiaomi Corp., Class B(b)(c)

    8,659,200       13,619,062  

Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    222,413       492,767  

Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology Co. Ltd., Class H

    438,058       782,590  

Xinyi Solar Holdings Ltd.

    2,952,000       5,014,888  

XPeng Inc., ADR(a)(c)

    242,556       5,925,643  

Xtep International Holdings Ltd.

    738,000       1,200,190  

Yadea Group Holdings Ltd.(b)

    492,000       1,061,064  

Yankuang Energy Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    73,800       400,818  

Yankuang Energy Group Co. Ltd., Class H

    984,000       3,074,813  

Yantai Jereh Oilfield Services Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    49,301       262,447  

Yealink Network Technology Corp. Ltd., Class A

    41,048       462,005  

Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co. Ltd., Class A

    49,286       378,143  

Yihai International Holding Ltd.(a)

    246,000       720,600  

Yihai Kerry Arawana Holdings Co. Ltd., Class A(c)

    49,200       334,278  

Yintai Gold Co. Ltd., Class A

    164,821       265,228  

Yonyou Network Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    123,290       381,739  

YTO Express Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    123,000       352,375  

Yuexiu Property Co. Ltd.(a)

    809,600       1,011,443  

Yum China Holdings Inc.

    245,262       11,946,712  

Yunda Holding Co. Ltd., Class A

    123,020       329,996  

Yunnan Baiyao Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    72,475       592,601  

Yunnan Energy New Material Co. Ltd., Class A

    32,500       1,030,974  

Zai Lab Ltd., ADR(c)

    48,216       1,954,195  

Zhangzhou Pientzehuang Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Class A

    24,702       1,083,461  

Zhaojin Mining Industry Co. Ltd., Class H(c)

    738,000       704,910  

Zhejiang Century Huatong Group Co. Ltd., Class A(c)

    319,872       212,703  

Zhejiang Chint Electrics Co. Ltd., Class A

    98,400       535,919  

Zhejiang Dahua Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    147,600       324,270  

Zhejiang Dingli Machinery Co. Ltd., Class A

    13,447       85,287  

Zhejiang Expressway Co. Ltd., Class H

    986,000       793,603  

Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Class A

    73,825       223,448  

Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co. Ltd., Class A

    64,800       809,932  

Zhejiang Jingsheng Mechanical & Electrical Co. Ltd., Class A

    51,800       562,117  

Zhejiang NHU Co. Ltd., Class A

    147,812       451,574  

Zhejiang Supor Co. Ltd., Class A

    26,299       182,948  

Zhejiang Weixing New Building Materials Co. Ltd., Class A

    75,496       220,104  

Zhejiang Wolwo Bio-Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Class A

    24,600       166,580  

Zheshang Securities Co. Ltd., Class A(c)

    172,200       273,385  

ZhongAn Online P&C Insurance Co. Ltd., Class H(a)(b)(c)

    418,200       1,061,900  

Zhongji Innolight Co. Ltd., Class A

    49,299       239,721  

Zhongsheng Group Holdings Ltd.

    369,000       2,112,500  

Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric Co. Ltd.

    320,000       1,374,193  

Zijin Mining Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    688,800       912,435  

Zijin Mining Group Co. Ltd., Class H

    3,444,000       4,035,718  

Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    390,637       355,852  

Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co. Ltd., Class H

    590,800       307,160  

ZTE Corp., Class A

    147,600       534,818  

ZTE Corp., Class H

    393,600       847,004  

ZTO Express Cayman Inc., ADR

    244,770       6,263,664  
   

 

 

 
          1,185,287,419  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Hong Kong — 7.7%

   

AIA Group Ltd.

    6,986,400     $ 70,189,870  

Alibaba Pictures Group Ltd.(c)

    7,380,000       629,714  

BOC Hong Kong Holdings Ltd.

    2,213,000       8,005,117  

Budweiser Brewing Co. APAC Ltd.(b)

    934,800       2,588,400  

Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Ltd.(a)

    1,180,800       2,335,336  

CK Asset Holdings Ltd.

    1,107,132       7,838,193  

CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd.

    1,476,132       9,791,592  

CK Infrastructure Holdings Ltd.

    369,000       2,313,915  

CLP Holdings Ltd.

    984,000       8,343,896  

ESR Group Ltd.(b)(c)

    1,181,200       3,071,623  

Futu Holdings Ltd., ADR(a)(c)

    33,702       1,402,003  

Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd.(a)

    1,230,000       7,317,360  

Hang Lung Properties Ltd.

    1,230,000       2,244,128  

Hang Seng Bank Ltd.

    442,800       7,142,637  

Henderson Land Development Co. Ltd.

    738,166       2,569,663  

HK Electric Investments & HK Electric Investments Ltd., Class SS

    1,476,000       1,334,998  

HKT Trust & HKT Ltd., Class SS

    2,216,640       3,105,768  

Hong Kong & China Gas Co. Ltd.

    6,396,763       6,755,827  

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd.

    717,353       32,919,641  

Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd.(a)

    664,200       3,452,551  

Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd.

    123,000       6,496,345  

Kingboard Laminates Holdings Ltd.

    615,000       563,637  

Link REIT

    1,205,400       10,094,416  

MTR Corp. Ltd.

    862,000       4,564,725  

New World Development Co. Ltd.

    738,166       2,468,351  

Nine Dragons Paper Holdings Ltd.

    984,000       811,548  

Orient Overseas International Ltd.

    80,500       2,805,483  

Power Assets Holdings Ltd.

    861,000       5,637,608  

Sands China Ltd.(c)

    1,377,600       3,231,216  

Sino Land Co. Ltd.

    1,969,200       2,925,910  

SITC International Holdings Co. Ltd.

    738,000       2,512,835  

Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd.

    861,000       10,277,869  

Swire Pacific Ltd., Class A

    246,000       1,401,000  

Swire Properties Ltd.

    639,600       1,523,994  

Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd.

    794,500       8,816,265  

Vinda International Holdings Ltd.

    246,000       653,397  

WH Group Ltd.(b)

    4,674,000       3,539,793  

Wharf Real Estate Investment Co. Ltd.

    984,000       4,379,988  

Xinyi Glass Holdings Ltd.

    984,000       1,940,776  
   

 

 

 
          257,997,388  
India — 15.7%            

ACC Ltd.

    43,542       1,228,109  

Adani Enterprises Ltd.

    164,574       5,354,699  

Adani Green Energy Ltd.(c)

    182,040       5,017,483  

Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd.

    276,258       2,670,235  

Adani Power Ltd.(c)

    444,916       1,774,678  

Adani Total Gas Ltd.

    161,130       6,374,079  

Adani Transmission Ltd.(c)

    160,638       6,331,104  

Ambuja Cements Ltd.

    360,636       1,710,607  

Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd.

    58,548       3,124,791  

Asian Paints Ltd.

    224,156       9,469,433  

AU Small Finance Bank Ltd.(b)

    91,378       685,764  

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd.

    132,348       915,412  

Avenue Supermarts Ltd.(b)(c)

    95,206       5,120,731  

Axis Bank Ltd.

    1,365,520       12,546,117  

Bajaj Auto Ltd.

    39,606       1,961,024  

Bajaj Finance Ltd.

    155,964       14,274,679  

Bajaj Finserv Ltd.

    21,894       4,180,847  

Balkrishna Industries Ltd.

    49,446       1,448,456  
Security   Shares     Value  

India (continued)

   

Bandhan Bank Ltd.(b)

    399,360     $ 1,399,021  

Berger Paints India Ltd.

    151,782       1,201,544  

Bharat Electronics Ltd.

    721,272       2,509,042  

Bharat Forge Ltd.

    145,878       1,352,142  

Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd.

    467,400       1,952,980  

Bharti Airtel Ltd.(c)

    1,271,328       10,901,942  

Biocon Ltd.

    220,472       856,854  

Britannia Industries Ltd.

    60,516       2,985,057  

Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co. Ltd.

    248,214       2,205,110  

Cipla Ltd.

    278,964       3,448,482  

Coal India Ltd.

    838,122       2,238,936  

Colgate-Palmolive India Ltd.

    63,222       1,267,911  

Container Corp. of India Ltd.

    152,520       1,375,594  

Dabur India Ltd.

    339,972       2,511,351  

Divi’s Laboratories Ltd.

    75,030       3,639,689  

DLF Ltd.

    355,716       1,740,713  

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.

    66,174       3,424,116  

Eicher Motors Ltd.

    75,790       2,969,221  

GAIL India Ltd.

    909,462       1,686,038  

Godrej Consumer Products Ltd.(c)

    219,924       2,374,993  

Godrej Properties Ltd.(c)

    72,570       1,386,370  

Grasim Industries Ltd.

    155,226       3,094,598  

Havells India Ltd.

    148,622       2,351,684  

HCL Technologies Ltd.

    628,038       7,552,787  

HDFC Life Insurance Co. Ltd.(b)

    518,076       3,641,449  

Hero MotoCorp Ltd.

    63,468       2,265,993  

Hindalco Industries Ltd.

    782,280       4,117,318  

Hindustan Petroleum Corp. Ltd.

    374,412       1,141,734  

Hindustan Unilever Ltd.

    476,010       15,901,990  

Housing Development Finance Corp. Ltd.

    992,856       29,962,224  

ICICI Bank Ltd.

    3,011,870       31,325,723  

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd.(b)

    129,839       2,004,391  

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Co. Ltd.(b)

    201,630       1,413,748  

Indian Oil Corp. Ltd.

    1,453,860       1,340,941  

Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp. Ltd.

    145,690       1,178,481  

Indraprastha Gas Ltd.

    174,226       763,606  

Indus Towers Ltd.

    391,632       1,103,225  

Info Edge India Ltd.

    41,328       2,270,804  

Infosys Ltd.

    1,939,956           38,054,607  

InterGlobe Aviation Ltd.(b)(c)

    56,826       1,347,473  

ITC Ltd.

    1,679,196       6,439,565  

Jindal Steel & Power Ltd.

    232,716       1,144,823  

JSW Steel Ltd.

    420,168       3,346,741  

Jubilant Foodworks Ltd.

    220,170       1,537,003  

Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.

    320,784       7,367,090  

Larsen & Toubro Infotech Ltd.(b)

    29,766       1,786,653  

Larsen & Toubro Ltd.

    395,814       9,071,575  

Lupin Ltd.

    118,818       967,842  

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.

    510,942       7,538,952  

Marico Ltd.

    295,476       1,936,817  

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.

    70,110       7,801,785  

Mindtree Ltd.

    38,868       1,683,811  

Mphasis Ltd.

    50,430       1,470,858  

MRF Ltd.

    1,230       1,303,753  

Muthoot Finance Ltd.

    75,276       1,016,001  

Nestle India Ltd.

    18,450       4,518,324  

NTPC Ltd.

    2,292,474       4,433,586  

Oil & Natural Gas Corp. Ltd.

    1,403,430       2,382,447  

Page Industries Ltd.

    3,200       1,978,989  

Petronet LNG Ltd.

    428,040       1,191,314  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

India (continued)

   

PI Industries Ltd.

    47,232     $ 1,846,948  

Pidilite Industries Ltd.

    92,772       2,878,003  

Piramal Enterprises Ltd.

    63,960       1,435,362  

Power Grid Corp. of India Ltd.

    1,815,726       4,917,096  

Reliance Industries Ltd.

    1,748,568       55,612,022  

Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd.

    737,016       1,189,569  

SBI Cards & Payment Services Ltd.

    130,626       1,553,716  

SBI Life Insurance Co. Ltd.(b)

    255,102       4,178,981  

Shree Cement Ltd.

    6,152       1,596,747  

Shriram Transport Finance Co. Ltd.

    110,946       1,942,015  

Siemens Ltd.

    42,558       1,450,578  

SRF Ltd.

    89,094       2,742,882  

State Bank of India

    1,029,018       6,895,525  

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

    530,130       6,322,972  

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.

    532,836       22,287,880  

Tata Consumer Products Ltd.

    333,576       3,425,250  

Tata Elxsi Ltd.

    19,434       2,142,233  

Tata Motors Ltd.(c)

    963,828       5,499,308  

Tata Power Co. Ltd. (The)

    858,837       2,417,780  

Tata Steel Ltd.

    4,213,980       5,735,509  

Tech Mahindra Ltd.

    336,282       4,471,682  

Titan Co. Ltd.

    206,148       6,139,436  

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

    57,494       1,111,901  

Trent Ltd.

    112,176       1,802,601  

UltraTech Cement Ltd.

    57,564       4,771,375  

United Spirits Ltd.(c)

    175,890       1,733,368  

UPL Ltd.

    296,676       2,783,277  

Vedanta Ltd.

    453,378       1,460,263  

Wipro Ltd.

    785,478       4,191,161  

Yes Bank Ltd.(c)

    6,557,130       1,240,306  

Zomato Ltd.(c)

    856,572       509,138  
   

 

 

 
          523,650,943  
Indonesia — 2.1%            

Adaro Energy Indonesia Tbk PT

    8,757,600       1,922,978  

Adaro Minerals Indonesia Tbk PT(c)

    5,412,000       674,809  

Aneka Tambang Tbk

    5,018,400       662,937  

Astra International Tbk PT

    11,808,000       5,043,172  

Bank Central Asia Tbk PT

    31,561,800       15,694,417  

Bank Jago Tbk PT(c)

    2,361,600       1,687,617  

Bank Mandiri Persero Tbk PT

    10,799,402       6,045,054  

Bank Negara Indonesia Persero Tbk PT

    4,428,615       2,350,335  

Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero Tbk PT

    39,212,467       11,575,238  

Barito Pacific Tbk PT

    17,539,800       1,065,470  

Charoen Pokphand Indonesia Tbk PT

    4,182,000       1,578,911  

Gudang Garam Tbk PT

    246,000       461,911  

Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper Tbk PT

    1,673,200       858,018  

Indofood CBP Sukses Makmur Tbk PT

    1,180,800       702,843  

Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk PT

    2,361,600       1,083,149  

Kalbe Farma Tbk PT

    12,447,600       1,360,183  

Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk PT(c)

    7,380,177       2,025,477  

Sarana Menara Nusantara Tbk PT

    14,095,800       1,116,944  

Semen Indonesia Persero Tbk PT

    1,746,600       769,630  

Sumber Alfaria Trijaya Tbk PT

    10,159,800       1,286,194  

Telkom Indonesia Persero Tbk PT

    28,290,000       8,080,191  

Tower Bersama Infrastructure Tbk PT

    4,870,800       1,009,839  

Unilever Indonesia Tbk PT

    4,305,000       1,310,867  

United Tractors Tbk PT

    959,443       2,096,778  

Vale Indonesia Tbk PT(c)

    1,820,400       751,421  
   

 

 

 
      71,214,383  
Security   Shares     Value  

Malaysia — 1.7%

   

AMMB Holdings Bhd

    1,057,800     $ 928,126  

Axiata Group Bhd

    1,722,000       1,110,484  

CIMB Group Holdings Bhd

    3,886,800       4,553,637  

Dialog Group Bhd

    2,214,062       1,100,756  

DiGi.Com Bhd

    1,722,000       1,406,245  

Genting Bhd

    1,180,800       1,256,941  

Genting Malaysia Bhd

    1,845,000       1,213,035  

HAP Seng Consolidated Bhd

    393,600       668,603  

Hartalega Holdings Bhd

    934,800       575,520  

Hong Leong Bank Bhd

    319,800       1,508,974  

Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd

    172,200       754,589  

IHH Healthcare Bhd

    1,008,600       1,450,240  

Inari Amertron Bhd

    2,214,000       1,430,487  

IOI Corp. Bhd

    1,328,400       1,202,888  

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd

    270,600       1,332,783  

Malayan Banking Bhd

    2,706,800       5,391,174  

Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd(c)

    442,800       622,106  

Maxis Bhd

    1,303,800       1,076,140  

MISC Bhd

    762,600       1,236,729  

MR DIY Group M Bhd(b)

    1,365,900       682,429  

Nestle Malaysia Bhd

    50,600       1,531,473  

Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd

    1,403,000       2,802,697  

Petronas Dagangan Bhd

    172,200       866,707  

Petronas Gas Bhd

    443,000       1,707,333  

PPB Group Bhd

    369,020       1,349,881  

Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd

    2,041,800       2,234,497  

Public Bank Bhd

    8,970,050       9,358,498  

QL Resources Bhd

    713,400       849,572  

RHB Bank Bhd

    984,045       1,301,433  

Sime Darby Bhd

    1,722,000       907,276  

Sime Darby Plantation Bhd

    1,156,200       1,132,987  

Telekom Malaysia Bhd

    688,800       880,357  

Tenaga Nasional Bhd

    1,205,400       2,237,188  

Top Glove Corp. Bhd(c)

    2,976,600       646,082  
   

 

 

 
      57,307,867  
Philippines — 0.8%            

Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc.

    1,107,050       1,145,597  

ACEN Corp.

    5,119,604       778,522  

Ayala Corp.

    132,848       1,496,184  

Ayala Land Inc.

    3,985,200       1,828,949  

Bank of the Philippine Islands

    774,906       1,307,961  

BDO Unibank Inc.

    1,193,320       2,590,344  

Converge Information and Communications Technology Solutions Inc.(c)

    1,549,800       535,462  

Globe Telecom Inc.

    15,990       598,279  

GT Capital Holdings Inc.

    59,045       486,035  

International Container Terminal Services Inc.

    632,320       2,227,643  

JG Summit Holdings Inc.

    1,811,005       1,691,688  

Jollibee Foods Corp.

    273,060       997,016  

Manila Electric Co.

    137,760       850,289  

Metro Pacific Investments Corp.

    9,102,200       609,485  

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co.

    1,166,800       1,029,201  

Monde Nissin Corp.(b)(c)

    3,493,200       903,094  

PLDT Inc.

    47,970       1,447,515  

SM Investments Corp.

    128,000       1,802,402  

SM Prime Holdings Inc.

    6,174,625       4,103,498  

Universal Robina Corp.

    526,440       1,060,140  
   

 

 

 
          27,489,304  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Singapore — 3.6%

   

Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust

    1,894,414     $ 4,077,647  

BOC Aviation Ltd.(b)

    123,200       1,048,507  

CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust(a)

    2,878,247       4,546,824  

Capitaland Investment Ltd/Singapore

    1,525,200       4,339,694  

City Developments Ltd.

    270,600       1,520,294  

DBS Group Holdings Ltd.

    1,033,200       23,575,916  

Genting Singapore Ltd.

    3,444,000       2,011,427  

Grab Holdings Ltd., Class A(c)

    610,572       1,801,187  

Keppel Corp. Ltd.

    856,800       4,280,729  

Mapletree Commercial Trust

    1,280,200       1,763,440  

Mapletree Logistics Trust(a)

    1,800,961       2,298,554  

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd.(a)

    1,943,475       16,470,363  

Sea Ltd., ADR(c)

    204,918       15,639,342  

Singapore Airlines Ltd.(c)

    763,000       3,018,542  

Singapore Exchange Ltd.

    494,000       3,541,284  

Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd.

    935,200       2,726,818  

Singapore Telecommunications Ltd.

    4,773,200       9,026,469  

United Overseas Bank Ltd.

    689,000       13,746,469  

UOL Group Ltd.

    246,000       1,329,108  

Venture Corp. Ltd.(a)

    147,600       1,880,456  

Wilmar International Ltd.

    1,082,400       3,154,012  
   

 

 

 
          121,797,082  
South Korea — 12.7%            

Alteogen Inc.(c)

    19,188       967,568  

Amorepacific Corp.

    16,974       1,689,243  

AMOREPACIFIC Group(a)

    15,498       441,018  

BGF retail Co. Ltd.

    4,428       616,877  

Celltrion Healthcare Co. Ltd.(a)

    49,200       2,747,449  

Celltrion Inc.

    56,580       8,283,620  

Celltrion Pharm Inc.(a)(c)

    10,140       662,166  

Cheil Worldwide Inc.

    44,772       786,191  

CJ CheilJedang Corp.

    4,920       1,482,957  

CJ Corp.

    9,102       559,305  

CJ ENM Co. Ltd.

    6,150       482,404  

CJ Logistics Corp.(c)

    4,920       441,556  

Coway Co. Ltd.

    32,722       1,614,220  

DB Insurance Co. Ltd.

    28,044       1,305,173  

Doosan Bobcat Inc.

    31,734       762,240  

Doosan Enerbility Co. Ltd.

    231,978       3,365,525  

Ecopro BM Co. Ltd.

    30,736       2,842,239  

E-MART Inc.

    11,316       986,188  

F&F Co. Ltd./New

    10,578       1,220,991  

Green Cross Corp.

    3,444       459,198  

GS Engineering & Construction Corp.(a)

    37,392       859,617  

GS Holdings Corp.

    29,766       954,132  

Hana Financial Group Inc.

    175,398       5,026,290  

Hankook Tire & Technology Co. Ltd.

    44,772       1,200,141  

Hanmi Pharm Co. Ltd.(a)

    4,182       996,684  

Hanon Systems

    106,518       874,316  

Hanwha Solutions Corp.(a)(c)

    72,324       2,443,491  

HD Hyundai Co. Ltd.

    30,504       1,337,583  

HLB Inc.(c)

    56,580       1,834,547  

HMM Co. Ltd.(a)

    156,732       3,009,311  

Hotel Shilla Co. Ltd.

    18,942       1,049,176  

HYBE Co. Ltd.(c)

    9,840       1,336,193  

Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd.

    44,772       1,455,824  

Hyundai Glovis Co. Ltd.

    10,824       1,519,176  

Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd.(c)

    11,070       1,071,300  

Hyundai Mobis Co. Ltd.

    34,932       6,148,280  

Hyundai Motor Co.

    81,180       12,275,483  
Security   Shares     Value  

South Korea (continued)

   

Hyundai Steel Co.

    51,918     $ 1,365,656  

Iljin Materials Co. Ltd.

    16,482       936,793  

Industrial Bank of Korea

    150,060       1,086,031  

Kakao Corp.

    180,564       10,426,899  

Kakao Games Corp.(a)(c)

    23,370       916,103  

KakaoBank Corp.(c)

    65,436       1,560,716  

Kangwon Land Inc.(c)

    58,056       1,160,467  

KB Financial Group Inc.

    227,550       8,463,024  

Kia Corp.

    152,520       9,548,878  

Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd.

    44,280       1,947,407  

Korea Electric Power Corp.(c)

    142,680       2,457,364  

Korea Investment Holdings Co. Ltd.

    24,854       1,209,361  

Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co. Ltd.(c)

    23,374       1,527,436  

Korea Zinc Co. Ltd.

    5,166       1,899,200  

Korean Air Lines Co. Ltd.(c)

    99,384       1,941,881  

Krafton Inc.(c)

    13,776       2,486,107  

KT&G Corp.

    61,500       3,876,285  

Kumho Petrochemical Co. Ltd.

    10,824       1,081,254  

L&F Co. Ltd.(c)

    13,530       2,394,205  

LG Chem Ltd.

    28,290       13,176,194  

LG Corp.

    51,422       3,209,541  

LG Display Co. Ltd.

    134,102       1,585,396  

LG Electronics Inc.

    61,008       4,450,066  

LG Energy Solution(a)(c)

    12,300       4,010,822  

LG H&H Co. Ltd.

    5,166       3,104,917  

LG Innotek Co. Ltd.

    8,364       2,345,095  

LG Uplus Corp.

    119,310       1,149,682  

Lotte Chemical Corp.

    10,088       1,372,546  

Lotte Shopping Co. Ltd.

    5,904       434,351  

Meritz Financial Group Inc.

    22,878       462,120  

Meritz Fire & Marine Insurance Co. Ltd.

    22,140       588,549  

Meritz Securities Co. Ltd.

    177,120       661,078  

Mirae Asset Securities Co. Ltd.

    159,408       810,090  

NAVER Corp.

    74,538       14,910,676  

NCSoft Corp.

    9,348       2,685,580  

Netmarble Corp.(b)

    11,562       643,014  

NH Investment & Securities Co. Ltd.

    74,046       567,645  

Orion Corp./Republic of Korea

    13,776       1,066,487  

Pan Ocean Co. Ltd.

    164,082       714,238  

Pearl Abyss Corp.(c)

    17,960       739,915  

POSCO Chemical Co. Ltd.

    16,236       1,647,815  

POSCO Holdings Inc.

    44,772       8,361,522  

S-1 Corp.(a)

    9,594       470,834  

Samsung Biologics Co. Ltd.(a)(b)(c)

    10,332       6,881,801  

Samsung C&T Corp.

    48,462       4,498,907  

Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co. Ltd.

    32,242       3,550,468  

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

    2,743,392           129,858,849  

Samsung Engineering Co. Ltd.(c)

    95,950       1,452,342  

Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Co. Ltd.

    16,974       2,578,722  

Samsung Heavy Industries Co. Ltd.(c)

    365,064       1,582,629  

Samsung Life Insurance Co. Ltd.

    41,820       1,954,953  

Samsung SDI Co. Ltd.

    31,734       13,948,665  

Samsung SDS Co. Ltd.

    19,192       2,013,001  

Samsung Securities Co. Ltd.

    36,654       988,669  

SD Biosensor Inc.

    24,858       773,345  

Seegene Inc.

    24,108       739,428  

Shinhan Financial Group Co. Ltd.

    255,840       7,045,631  

SK Biopharmaceuticals Co. Ltd.(c)

    20,910       1,257,126  

SK Bioscience Co. Ltd.(a)(c)

    13,284       1,250,333  

SK Chemicals Co. Ltd.

    6,890       558,575  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

South Korea (continued)

   

SK Hynix Inc.

    315,126     $ 23,822,516  

SK IE Technology Co. Ltd.(a)(b)(c)

    14,022       887,655  

SK Inc.

    21,648       3,671,966  

SK Innovation Co. Ltd.(c)

    31,488       4,561,768  

SK Square Co. Ltd.(c)

    49,446       1,628,153  

SK Telecom Co. Ltd.

    15,006       619,379  

SKC Co. Ltd.

    12,792       1,344,544  

S-Oil Corp.

    26,076       1,858,576  

Woori Financial Group Inc.

    296,010       2,716,391  

Yuhan Corp.

    31,263       1,391,826  
   

 

 

 
          423,997,130  
Taiwan — 16.7%            

Accton Technology Corp.

    301,000       2,512,108  

Acer Inc.

    1,476,830       1,120,512  

Advantech Co. Ltd.

    246,413       2,834,803  

Airtac International Group

    87,109       2,387,808  

ASE Technology Holding Co. Ltd.

    1,722,110       5,018,300  

Asia Cement Corp.

    1,230,448       1,707,378  

ASMedia Technology Inc.

    20,000       655,813  

Asustek Computer Inc.

    449,100       4,236,643  

AUO Corp.

    4,676,580       2,099,969  

Catcher Technology Co. Ltd.

    495,000       2,827,157  

Cathay Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

    4,428,357       6,755,707  

Chailease Holding Co. Ltd.

    827,107       5,882,190  

Chang Hwa Commercial Bank Ltd.

    2,706,814       1,611,734  

Cheng Shin Rubber Industry Co. Ltd.

    984,303       1,168,118  

China Airlines Ltd.

    1,476,000       1,127,838  

China Development Financial Holding Corp.

    8,856,763       3,834,011  

China Steel Corp.

    6,890,484       6,415,498  

Chunghwa Telecom Co. Ltd.

    2,214,110       8,984,016  

Compal Electronics Inc.

    2,212,000       1,689,257  

CTBC Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

    9,920,456       7,621,585  

Delta Electronics Inc.

    1,230,000       10,697,456  

E Ink Holdings Inc.

    492,000       3,236,763  

E.Sun Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

    7,148,036       6,588,972  

Eclat Textile Co. Ltd.

    134,208       1,834,963  

eMemory Technology Inc.

    41,000       1,629,854  

Eva Airways Corp.(c)

    1,476,000       1,693,567  

Evergreen Marine Corp. Taiwan Ltd.

    1,536,942       4,938,776  

Far Eastern New Century Corp.

    1,476,040       1,501,784  

Far EasTone Telecommunications Co. Ltd.

    984,000       2,480,932  

Feng TAY Enterprise Co. Ltd.

    246,340       1,380,027  

First Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

    5,704,345       5,152,638  

Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Corp.

    1,968,740       4,615,349  

Formosa Petrochemical Corp.

    738,000       2,086,989  

Formosa Plastics Corp.

    2,214,400       6,829,942  

Fubon Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

    3,936,156       7,393,723  

Giant Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    246,000       2,012,720  

Globalwafers Co. Ltd.

    158,000       2,393,435  

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd.

    7,134,516       26,074,840  

Hotai Motor Co. Ltd.

    210,000       4,253,116  

Hua Nan Financial Holdings Co. Ltd.

    4,674,130       3,615,981  

Innolux Corp.

    5,658,981       1,959,882  

Inventec Corp.

    1,476,460       1,172,666  

Largan Precision Co. Ltd.

    61,000       4,278,705  

Lite-On Technology Corp.

    1,230,371       2,699,670  

MediaTek Inc.

    909,391       20,952,440  

Mega Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

    6,150,827       7,286,350  

Micro-Star International Co. Ltd.

    246,000       973,889  

momo.com Inc.

    42,000       1,151,267  
Security   Shares     Value  

Taiwan (continued)

   

Nan Ya Plastics Corp.

    2,706,000     $ 6,098,279  

Nan Ya Printed Circuit Board Corp.

    137,000       1,109,940  

Nanya Technology Corp.

    740,000       1,300,061  

Nien Made Enterprise Co. Ltd.

    68,000       653,202  

Novatek Microelectronics Corp.

    396,000       3,527,882  

Parade Technologies Ltd.

    49,000       1,845,260  

Pegatron Corp.

    984,000       2,048,477  

Pou Chen Corp.

    1,230,000       1,104,400  

Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp.

    1,476,000       1,749,576  

President Chain Store Corp.

    391,000       3,697,058  

Quanta Computer Inc.

    1,476,000       4,190,269  

Realtek Semiconductor Corp.

    246,642       2,836,318  

Ruentex Development Co. Ltd.

    621,851       1,142,528  

Shanghai Commercial & Savings Bank Ltd. (The)

    1,970,088       3,307,211  

Shin Kong Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

    6,890,143       1,969,541  

Silergy Corp.

    212,000       3,967,445  

SinoPac Financial Holdings Co. Ltd.

    5,952,925       3,371,621  

Synnex Technology International Corp.

    738,950       1,370,878  

Taishin Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

    5,954,627       3,134,526  

Taiwan Cement Corp.

    3,247,464       4,214,133  

Taiwan Cooperative Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

    5,660,467       5,189,721  

Taiwan High Speed Rail Corp.

    984,000       961,664  

Taiwan Mobile Co. Ltd.

    984,000       3,339,189  

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    14,181,670       243,209,473  

Unimicron Technology Corp.

    738,000       3,937,006  

Uni-President Enterprises Corp.

    2,704,694       6,367,211  

United Microelectronics Corp.

    6,888,000       9,266,144  

Vanguard International Semiconductor Corp.

    494,000       1,189,818  

Voltronic Power Technology Corp.

    39,000       1,915,571  

Walsin Lihwa Corp.

    1,476,000       1,679,150  

Wan Hai Lines Ltd.

    318,875       1,145,789  

Win Semiconductors Corp.

    248,000       1,317,400  

Winbond Electronics Corp.

    1,722,000       1,340,614  

Wiwynn Corp.

    55,000       1,360,508  

WPG Holdings Ltd.

    740,100       1,243,491  

Yageo Corp.

    246,217       2,842,835  

Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp.

    1,012,000       3,051,976  

Yuanta Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

    5,166,418       3,463,041  

Zhen Ding Technology Holding Ltd.

    246,097       932,130  
   

 

 

 
          557,768,477  
Thailand — 2.1%            

Advanced Info Service PCL, NVDR

    663,200       3,645,363  

Airports of Thailand PCL, NVDR(a)(c)

    2,435,400       4,692,507  

Asset World Corp. PCL, NVDR(a)

    5,289,000       727,251  

B Grimm Power PCL, NVDR

    516,600       536,772  

Bangkok Commercial Asset Management PCL, NVDR(a)

    1,131,600       523,868  

Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL, NVDR

    5,805,600       4,245,874  

Bangkok Expressway & Metro PCL, NVDR

    4,403,400       1,046,072  

Berli Jucker PCL, NVDR

    713,400       632,939  

BTS Group Holdings PCL, NVDR

    4,717,400       1,111,380  

Bumrungrad Hospital PCL, NVDR

    270,600       1,348,477  

Carabao Group PCL, NVDR

    172,200       531,410  

Central Pattana PCL, NVDR(a)

    1,180,800       2,056,772  

Central Retail Corp. PCL, NVDR

    1,082,474       1,084,557  

Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL, NVDR

    2,189,400       1,504,806  

CP ALL PCL, NVDR

    3,371,200       5,640,478  

Delta Electronics Thailand PCL, NVDR(a)

    196,800       2,554,264  

Electricity Generating PCL, NVDR

    147,600       744,210  

Energy Absolute PCL, NVDR

    984,000       2,186,108  

Global Power Synergy PCL, NVDR

    417,200       773,900  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

 

 

Thailand (continued)

   

Gulf Energy Development PCL, NVDR

    1,746,800     $ 2,263,028  

Home Product Center PCL, NVDR

    3,444,043       1,247,510  

Indorama Ventures PCL, NVDR

    1,057,800       1,266,157  

Intouch Holdings PCL, NVDR

    662,425       1,272,553  

JMT Network Services PCL, NVDR(a)

    467,400       956,818  

Krung Thai Bank PCL, NVDR

    1,746,675       759,629  

Krungthai Card PCL, NVDR(a)

    541,200       851,776  

Land & Houses PCL, NVDR

    4,009,800       930,163  

Minor International PCL, NVDR(c)

    1,894,220       1,742,237  

Muangthai Capital PCL, NVDR(a)

    442,800       590,933  

Osotspa PCL, NVDR(a)

    664,200       567,199  

PTT Exploration & Production PCL, NVDR

    787,284       3,539,665  

PTT Global Chemical PCL, NVDR

    1,303,876       1,583,469  

PTT Oil & Retail Business PCL, NVDR

    1,845,000       1,272,832  

PTT Public Company Ltd., NVDR

    5,584,200       5,321,456  

Ratch Group PCL, NVDR

    344,400       358,784  

SCB X PCL, NVS(a)

    541,200       1,492,306  

SCG Packaging PCL, NVDR

    762,600       1,069,833  

Siam Cement PCL (The), NVDR

    442,600       4,503,601  

Srisawad Corp. PCL, NVDR(a)

    467,400       642,956  

Thai Oil PCL, NVDR

    688,800       973,613  

Thai Union Group PCL, NVDR(a)

    1,795,800       797,764  

True Corp. PCL, NVDR(a)

    6,519,090       845,727  
   

 

 

 
      70,437,017  
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks — 98.5%
(Cost: $3,533,397,989)

      3,296,947,010  
   

 

 

 

Preferred Stocks

   
South Korea — 0.7%            

Hyundai Motor Co.

   

Preference Shares, NVS

    12,546       911,177  

Series 2, Preference Shares, NVS

    19,926       1,449,365  

LG Chem Ltd., Preference Shares, NVS

    4,674       1,049,289  

LG H&H Co. Ltd., Preference Shares, NVS

    984       287,234  

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Preference Shares, NVS

    481,422       21,158,318  
   

 

 

 
      24,855,383  
   

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks — 0.7%
(Cost: $8,376,886)

      24,855,383  
   

 

 

 
Security   Shares     Value  

 

 

Rights

   

Hong Kong — 0.0%

   

Kangmei Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Class A (Expires 12/31/49)(c)

    41,477     $  
   

 

 

 

Total Rights — 0.0%
(Cost: $0)

       
   

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments — 99.2%
(Cost: $3,541,774,875)

      3,321,802,393  
   

 

 

 

Short-Term Securities

   

Money Market Funds — 2.3%

   

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares, 1.93%(e)(f)(g)

    71,786,285       71,779,106  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 1.81%(e)(f)

    5,400,000       5,400,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Securities — 2.3%
(Cost: $77,162,505)

      77,179,106  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities — 101.5%
(Cost: $3,618,937,380)

      3,398,981,499  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (1.5)%

 

    (50,790,481
   

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

    $  3,348,191,018  
   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

All or a portion of this security is on loan.

(b) 

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

(c) 

Non-income producing security.

(d) 

Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

(e) 

Affiliate of the Fund.

(f) 

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

(g) 

All or a portion of this security was purchased with the cash collateral from loaned securities.

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF

 

Affiliates

Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended July 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

 

 

   
       Affiliated Issuer   

Value at

07/31/21

    

Purchases

at Cost

    

Proceeds

from Sale

   

Net Realized

Gain (Loss)

   

Change in

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

   

Value at

07/31/22

    

Shares

Held at

07/31/22

     Income    

Capital

Gain

Distributions

from

Underlying

Funds

   

    

 

 

   
 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares

   $ 91,718,593      $      $ (19,887,467 )(a)    $ (15,593   $ (36,427   $ 71,779,106        71,786,285      $ 1,464,793 (b)    $    
 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares

     32,790,000               (27,390,000 )(a)                  5,400,000        5,400,000        23,991          
            

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

 

   

 

 

   
             $ (15,593   $ (36,427   $ 77,179,106         $ 1,488,784     $    
            

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

  (a) 

Represents net amount purchased (sold).

 
  (b) 

All or a portion represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Futures Contracts

 

 

 
Description   

Number of

Contracts

    

Expiration

Date

    

Notional

Amount

(000)

    

Value/

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

 

 

 

Long Contracts

           

MSCI China Future Index

     122        09/16/22      $ 2,994      $ (332,266

MSCI Emerging Markets Index

     460        09/16/22        22,965        82,772  
           

 

 

 
            $ (249,494
           

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

 

 
    

Commodity

Contracts

    

Credit

Contracts

    

Equity

Contracts

    

Foreign

Currency

Exchange

Contracts

    

Interest

Rate

Contracts

    

Other

Contracts

     Total  

 

 

Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments

                    

Futures contracts

                    

Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(a)

   $      $      $ 82,772      $      $      $      $ 82,772  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities — Derivative Financial Instruments

                    

Futures contracts

                    

Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts(a)

   $      $      $ 332,266      $      $      $      $ 332,266  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss).

 

For the period ended July 31, 2022, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

 

 
    

Commodity

Contracts

    

Credit

Contracts

    

Equity

Contracts

    

Foreign

Currency

Exchange

Contracts

    

Interest

Rate

Contracts

    

Other

Contracts

     Total  

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from

                    

Futures contracts

   $      $      $ (1,608,256    $      $      $      $ (1,608,256
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on

                    

Futures contracts

   $      $      $ 209,236      $      $      $      $ 209,236  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure (continued)

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

 

 

Futures contracts

  

Average notional value of contracts — long

     $13,711,307      

 

 

For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.

 

 

 
     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

 

 

Investments

                 

Assets

                 

Common Stocks

   $ 152,546,667        $ 3,143,222,970        $ 1,177,373        $ 3,296,947,010  

Preferred Stocks

              24,855,383                   24,855,383  

Rights

                                 

Money Market Funds

     77,179,106                            77,179,106  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $   229,725,773        $ 3,168,078,353        $     1,177,373        $ 3,398,981,499  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments(a)

                 

Assets

                 

Futures Contracts

   $ 82,772        $        $        $ 82,772  

Liabilities

                 

Futures Contracts

              (332,266                 (332,266
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $ 82,772        $ (332,266      $        $ (249,494
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts. Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Europe Financials ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Common Stocks

   

Austria — 0.6%

   

Erste Group Bank AG

    235,457     $ 5,969,465  
   

 

 

 

Belgium — 2.3%

   

Ageas SA/NV

    111,225       4,854,448  

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA

    69,118       6,117,985  

KBC Group NV

    171,187       8,966,255  

Sofina SA(a)

    10,462       2,450,087  
   

 

 

 
      22,388,775  
Denmark — 1.2%            

Danske Bank A/S

    472,075       6,601,637  

Tryg A/S

    246,581       5,622,378  
   

 

 

 
      12,224,015  
Finland — 3.8%            

Nordea Bank Abp

    2,259,530       22,278,887  

Sampo OYJ, Class A

    340,306       14,702,149  
   

 

 

 
      36,981,036  
France — 9.5%            

Amundi SA(b)

    41,725       2,265,451  

AXA SA

    1,323,684       30,501,000  

BNP Paribas SA

    759,306       35,875,150  

Credit Agricole SA

    852,385       7,853,730  

Eurazeo SE

    29,938       2,138,397  

Societe Generale SA

    544,311       12,196,045  

Wendel SE

    18,337       1,687,730  
   

 

 

 
      92,517,503  
Germany — 12.2%            

Allianz SE, Registered

    279,154       50,696,065  

Commerzbank AG(c)

    728,481       4,990,917  

Deutsche Bank AG, Registered

    1,414,419       12,371,855  

Deutsche Boerse AG

    129,826       22,663,114  

Hannover Rueck SE

    41,111       5,831,473  

Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG in Muenchen, Registered

    95,764       21,710,273  
   

 

 

 
          118,263,697  
Italy — 5.9%            

Assicurazioni Generali SpA

    757,587       11,325,656  

FinecoBank Banca Fineco SpA

    417,521       5,188,936  

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA

    11,277,576       20,026,813  

Mediobanca Banca di Credito Finanziario SpA

    414,274       3,553,108  

Poste Italiane SpA(b)

    357,682       3,004,641  

UniCredit SpA

    1,442,503       14,265,902  
   

 

 

 
      57,365,056  
Netherlands — 5.5%            

ABN AMRO Bank NV, CVA(b)

    289,660       2,953,922  

Aegon NV

    1,225,337       5,381,931  

Euronext NV(b)

    58,150       4,737,978  

EXOR NV

    74,433       5,235,053  

ING Groep NV

    2,666,930       25,906,089  

NN Group NV

    195,836       9,189,094  
   

 

 

 
      53,404,067  
Norway — 1.6%            

DNB Bank ASA

    634,122       12,508,544  

Gjensidige Forsikring ASA

    136,881       2,862,969  
   

 

 

 
      15,371,513  
Spain — 6.1%            

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA

    4,552,556       20,630,678  

Banco Santander SA

    11,849,242       29,645,267  
Security   Shares     Value  

Spain (continued)

   

CaixaBank SA

    3,033,967     $ 9,110,196  
   

 

 

 
      59,386,141  
Sweden — 7.8%            

EQT AB(a)

    202,684       5,501,512  

Industrivarden AB, Class A

    89,238       2,328,401  

Industrivarden AB, Class C

    105,450       2,720,636  

Investor AB, Class A

    341,349       7,018,229  

Investor AB, Class B

    1,243,966       23,214,544  

Kinnevik AB, Class B(c)

    165,889       2,987,971  

L E Lundbergforetagen AB, Class B

    52,176       2,476,246  

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB, Class A

    1,113,837       12,066,672  

Svenska Handelsbanken AB, Class A

    998,357       8,977,137  

Swedbank AB, Class A

    619,750       8,583,633  
   

 

 

 
      75,874,981  
Switzerland — 15.6%            

Baloise Holding AG, Registered

    31,222       4,974,572  

Credit Suisse Group AG, Registered

    1,812,013       10,539,693  

Julius Baer Group Ltd.

    151,586       7,838,519  

Partners Group Holding AG

    15,559       16,986,475  

Swiss Life Holding AG, Registered

    21,554       11,417,935  

Swiss Re AG

    205,928       15,452,178  

UBS Group AG, Registered

    2,403,688       39,277,037  

Zurich Insurance Group AG

    102,785       44,868,564  
   

 

 

 
      151,354,973  
United Kingdom — 27.1%            

3i Group PLC

    677,875       10,532,650  

abrdn PLC

    1,543,519       3,129,365  

Admiral Group PLC

    123,188       2,879,098  

Aviva PLC

    1,936,135       9,376,360  

Barclays PLC

    11,441,595       21,917,092  

Hargreaves Lansdown PLC

    243,498       2,520,877  

HSBC Holdings PLC

    13,836,533       86,671,446  

Legal & General Group PLC

    4,122,128       13,164,085  

Lloyds Banking Group PLC

    48,489,374       26,846,534  

London Stock Exchange Group PLC

    224,840       21,942,738  

M&G PLC

    1,779,241       4,637,951  

NatWest Group PLC

    3,845,563       11,679,960  

Phoenix Group Holdings PLC

    513,237       4,043,599  

Prudential PLC

    1,875,658       23,135,090  

Schroders PLC

    85,252       3,092,235  

St. James’s Place PLC

    370,227       5,561,205  

Standard Chartered PLC

    1,784,214       12,298,032  
   

 

 

 
          263,428,317  
   

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments — 99.2%
(Cost: $1,363,676,714)

 

        964,529,539  
   

 

 

 

Short-Term Securities

 

Money Market Funds — 0.3%            

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares, 1.93%(d)(e)(f)

    2,031,372       2,031,168  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Europe Financials ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

 

 
Money Market Funds (continued)            

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 1.81%(d)(e)

    370,000     $ 370,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Securities — 0.3%
(Cost: $2,401,047)

      2,401,168  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities — 99.5%
(Cost: $1,366,077,761)

      966,930,707  

Other Assets Less Liabilities — 0.5%

      5,222,010  
   

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

    $  972,152,717  
   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

All or a portion of this security is on loan.

(b) 

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

(c) 

Non-income producing security.

(d) 

Affiliate of the Fund.

(e) 

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

(f) 

All or a portion of this security was purchased with the cash collateral from loaned securities.

 

Affiliates

Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended July 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

 

 
Affiliated Issuer   

Value at

07/31/21

    

Purchases

at Cost

   

Proceeds

from Sale

   

Net Realized

Gain (Loss)

    

Change in

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

    

Value at

07/31/22

    

Shares
Held at

07/31/22

     Income    

Capital

Gain

Distributions
from
Underlying
Funds

 

 

 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares

   $      $ 2,031,057 (a)    $     $ (10    $ 121      $ 2,031,168        2,031,372      $ 456 (b)    $  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares

     620,000              (250,000 )(a)                    370,000        370,000        3,311        
         

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

   

 

 

 
          $ (10    $ 121      $ 2,401,168         $ 3,767     $  
         

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Represents net amount purchased (sold).

 
  (b) 

All or a portion represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Futures Contracts

 

 

 
Description   

Number of

Contracts

      

Expiration

Date

      

Notional

Amount

(000)

      

Value/

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

 

 

 

Long Contracts

                 

Euro STOXX 50 Index

     155          09/16/22        $ 5,851        $ 416,933  

FTSE 100 Index

     18          09/16/22          1,616          64,360  
                 

 

 

 
                  $ 481,293  
                 

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

 

 
    

Commodity

Contracts

    

Credit

Contracts

    

Equity

Contracts

    

Foreign

Currency

Exchange

Contracts

    

Interest

Rate

Contracts

    

Other

Contracts

     Total  

 

 

Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments

                    

Futures contracts

                    

Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(a)

   $      $      $ 481,293      $      $      $      $ 481,293  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss).

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Europe Financials ETF

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure (continued)

For the period ended July 31, 2022, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

 

 
    

Commodity

Contracts

    

Credit

Contracts

    

Equity

Contracts

    

Foreign

Currency

Exchange

Contracts

    

Interest

Rate

Contracts

    

Other

Contracts

     Total  

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from

                    

Futures contracts

   $      $      $ (624,717    $      $      $      $ (624,717
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on

                    

Futures contracts

   $      $      $ 540,756      $      $      $      $ 540,756  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

 

 

Futures contracts

  

Average notional value of contracts — long

   $ 9,721,784      

 

 

For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.

 

                                                                                           

 

 
     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

 

 

Investments

           

Assets

           

Common Stocks

   $      $ 964,529,539      $      $ 964,529,539  

Money Market Funds

     2,401,168                      2,401,168  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 2,401,168      $ 964,529,539      $      $ 966,930,707  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments(a)

           

Assets

           

Futures Contracts

   $      $ 481,293      $      $ 481,293  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts. Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Common Stocks

   

Austria — 2.0%

   

Agrana Beteiligungs AG

    1,008     $ 16,690  

ams-OSRAM AG(a)

    22,806       188,253  

ANDRITZ AG

    5,664       265,017  

AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG

    2,076       103,726  

BAWAG Group AG(b)

    6,951       320,926  

CA Immobilien Anlagen AG

    3,551       115,904  

DO & CO AG(a)(c)

    531       44,366  

EVN AG

    2,932       69,152  

FACC AG(a)(c)

    1,670       12,689  

IMMOFINANZ AG

    2,883       44,051  

Kontron AG(c)

    3,584       53,403  

Lenzing AG

    1,094       88,284  

Oesterreichische Post AG(c)

    2,829       81,523  

Palfinger AG(c)

    1,291       31,997  

Porr AG

    1,480       18,386  

Raiffeisen Bank International AG

    12,343       149,532  

S IMMO AG

    3,070       71,608  

Schoeller-Bleckmann Oilfield Equipment AG

    834       47,687  

Semperit AG Holding

    915       18,554  

Strabag SE

    1,285       53,124  

Telekom Austria AG

    13,597       84,076  

UNIQA Insurance Group AG

    9,794       67,100  

Vienna Insurance Group AG Wiener Versicherung Gruppe

    3,210       73,696  

Wienerberger AG

    9,581       220,531  
   

 

 

 
          2,240,275  
Belgium — 2.9%            

Ackermans & van Haaren NV

    1,927       283,272  

Aedifica SA(c)

    3,024       313,968  

AGFA-Gevaert NV(a)

    10,795       39,058  

Barco NV

    5,593       146,544  

Bekaert SA

    2,908       102,994  

bpost SA(c)

    8,291       52,034  

Cofinimmo SA

    2,464       277,296  

Dredging Environmental & Marine Engineering NV(a)

    655       75,727  

Econocom Group SA/NV

    8,367       28,465  

Etablissements Franz Colruyt NV

    4,465       123,350  

Euronav NV

    14,622       199,645  

Fagron

    5,729       87,383  

Galapagos NV(a)

    3,817       193,652  

Gimv NV

    1,687       91,080  

Immobel SA

    374       22,469  

Intervest Offices & Warehouses NV

    1,729       48,949  

Ion Beam Applications

    1,671       29,170  

KBC Ancora

    2,943       103,079  

Kinepolis Group NV(a)(c)

    1,178       58,020  

Melexis NV

    1,681       144,235  

Mithra Pharmaceuticals SA(a)(c)

    1,705       11,526  

Montea NV

    943       95,363  

Ontex Group NV(a)

    5,641       36,881  

Orange Belgium SA(a)

    1,302       25,071  

Recticel SA

    3,569       54,788  

Retail Estates NV

    797       56,272  

Shurgard Self Storage SA

    2,247       115,903  

Telenet Group Holding NV

    3,639       58,200  

Tessenderlo Group SA(a)

    1,650       51,712  

Van de Velde NV

    487       18,322  

VGP NV

    821       144,197  

X-Fab Silicon Foundries SE(a)(b)(c)

    4,704       31,414  
Security   Shares     Value  

Belgium (continued)

   

Xior Student Housing NV

    1,953     $ 85,430  
   

 

 

 
      3,205,469  
China — 0.0%            

Boshiwa International Holding Ltd.(d)

    20,000        
   

 

 

 

Denmark — 3.7%

   

ALK-Abello A/S(a)

    10,962       218,864  

Alm Brand A/S

    70,877       106,663  

Ambu A/S, Class B(c)

    13,975       158,885  

Bavarian Nordic A/S(a)(c)

    5,826       288,891  

Better Collective A/S(a)

    2,475       39,313  

cBrain A/S

    927       26,582  

Chemometec A/S

    1,368       163,411  

D/S Norden A/S

    1,964       85,704  

Dfds A/S

    2,900       103,932  

Drilling Co. of 1972 A/S (The)(a)

    1,627       77,214  

FLSmidth & Co. A/S

    4,383       120,389  

H Lundbeck A/S

    23,282       115,074  

H Lundbeck A/S, Class A(a)(c)

    5,822       27,757  

ISS A/S(a)

    12,956       226,426  

Jyske Bank A/S, Registered(a)

    4,312       225,675  

Matas A/S

    3,074       32,981  

Netcompany Group A/S(a)(b)

    3,275       183,653  

Nilfisk Holding A/S(a)

    1,016       24,013  

NKT A/S(a)

    3,425       175,481  

NTG Nordic Transport Group A/S, Class A(a)

    681       30,024  

Per Aarsleff Holding A/S

    1,430       43,978  

Ringkjoebing Landbobank A/S

    2,266       254,456  

Royal Unibrew A/S

    4,060       346,251  

Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S, Class A(b)

    4,879       93,444  

Schouw & Co. A/S

    1,097       81,678  

SimCorp A/S

    3,325       248,172  

Solar A/S, Class B

    423       39,781  

Spar Nord Bank A/S

    7,067       80,974  

Sydbank A/S

    4,976       152,808  

Topdanmark A/S

    3,731       181,848  

Zealand Pharma A/S(a)(c)

    2,858       51,545  
   

 

 

 
          4,005,867  
Finland — 3.0%            

Aktia Bank OYJ

    4,773       45,709  

Anora Group OYJ

    3,457       29,376  

Cargotec OYJ, Class B

    3,122       110,415  

Caverion OYJ

    7,989       39,843  

Citycon OYJ

    6,943       49,398  

Finnair OYJ(a)(c)

    50,343       20,697  

F-Secure OYJ(a)

    8,798       27,291  

Harvia OYJ(c)

    1,338       28,551  

Huhtamaki OYJ

    8,053       313,894  

Kamux Corp.

    2,575       21,233  

Kemira OYJ

    9,045       114,846  

Kempower OYJ(a)(c)

    1,390       19,552  

Kojamo OYJ

    11,235       200,425  

Konecranes OYJ

    4,985       133,841  

Marimekko OYJ

    2,130       29,611  

Metsa Board OYJ, Class B

    14,577       129,951  

Metso Outotec OYJ

    54,438       450,022  

Musti Group OYJ

    2,609       54,075  

Nokian Renkaat OYJ

    10,790       127,622  

Oriola OYJ, Class B

    7,405       15,031  

Outokumpu OYJ

    30,381       133,762  
 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Finland (continued)

   

Puuilo OYJ

    4,323     $ 22,008  

QT Group OYJ(a)(c)

    1,362       110,132  

Remedy Entertainment OYJ(c)

    664       17,962  

Revenio Group OYJ

    2,002       103,122  

Rovio Entertainment OYJ(b)

    3,378       22,911  

Sanoma OYJ

    6,109       86,293  

Spinnova OYJ(a)

    1,302       9,986  

Talenom OYJ(c)

    2,645       30,307  

TietoEVRY Oyj

    7,388       200,953  

Tokmanni Group Corp.

    4,004       52,670  

Uponor OYJ

    4,572       68,833  

Valmet OYJ

    13,634       379,398  

WithSecure OYJ(a)

    8,798       15,970  

YIT OYJ

    11,812       40,180  
   

 

 

 
          3,255,870  
France — 6.8%            

AB Science SA(a)(c)

    1,863       14,281  

ABC arbitrage

    3,074       21,992  

Air France-KLM(a)(c)

    96,469       133,015  

AKWEL(c)

    771       13,885  

Albioma SA

    2,060       104,976  

ALD SA(b)

    8,280       98,085  

Altarea SCA

    351       52,054  

Alten SA

    2,445       331,151  

Antin Infrastructure Partners SA

    2,912       87,441  

APERAM SA

    4,055       132,210  

Aramis Group SAS(a)(b)(c)

    1,729       7,085  

Atos SE(a)

    8,103       99,898  

Aubay

    588       31,266  

Believe SA(a)

    1,599       14,802  

Beneteau SA

    2,990       34,384  

Boiron SA

    379       17,722  

Bonduelle SCA

    1,068       14,363  

Carmila SA

    4,815       76,210  

Casino Guichard Perrachon SA(a)(c)

    3,585       42,210  

CGG SA(a)

    55,876       49,906  

Chargeurs SA

    1,407       24,121  

Cie. des Alpes(a)

    1,639       28,776  

Cie. Plastic Omnium SA

    4,922       92,058  

Coface SA(a)

    8,512       89,145  

Derichebourg SA

    8,140       51,883  

Elior Group SA(a)(b)(c)

    10,177       33,072  

Elis SA

    15,857       236,679  

Equasens

    395       34,411  

Eramet SA

    765       80,980  

Esker SA

    427       64,140  

Etablissements Maurel et Prom SA

    5,038       26,625  

Euroapi SA(a)

    4,313       72,760  

Eutelsat Communications SA

    14,323       108,994  

Faurecia SE(a)(c)

    13,226       239,060  

Fnac Darty SA

    1,324       53,109  

Gaztransport Et Technigaz SA

    2,164       298,467  

Groupe Guillin

    592       12,706  

ICADE

    2,861       143,241  

ID Logistics Group(a)

    214       69,291  

Imerys SA

    2,742       92,917  

Interparfums SA

    1,574       78,965  

IPSOS

    3,259       167,042  

JCDecaux SA(a)

    5,329       85,938  

Kaufman & Broad SA(c)

    1,018       28,263  
Security   Shares     Value  

France (continued)

   

Korian SA

    5,968     $ 88,304  

LISI

    1,526       35,955  

LNA Sante SA

    433       14,825  

Maisons du Monde SA(b)

    2,328       24,883  

Manitou BF SA(c)

    807       15,341  

McPhy Energy SA(a)(c)

    1,724       26,527  

Mercialys SA

    6,368       56,448  

Mersen SA

    1,514       53,265  

Metropole Television SA

    1,975       26,016  

Neoen SA(b)

    4,011       176,408  

Nexans SA

    1,969       189,112  

Nexity SA

    3,198       78,590  

Orpea SA(a)(c)

    4,582       114,088  

Peugeot Invest

    422       42,830  

Quadient SA

    2,870       55,878  

Rexel SA

    20,392       362,416  

Rubis SCA

    7,596       185,655  

SCOR SE

    13,185       232,023  

SES SA

    31,763       239,707  

SES-Imagotag SA(a)

    414       40,216  

SMCP SA(a)(b)

    3,115       16,961  

Societe BIC SA

    1,997       112,837  

SOITEC(a)

    2,185       349,746  

Solutions 30 SE(a)(c)

    7,157       24,355  

Somfy SA

    619       78,271  

Sopra Steria Group SACA

    1,265       210,788  

SPIE SA

    10,901       261,787  

Technicolor SA(a)

    16,404       52,443  

Television Francaise 1

    3,570       24,593  

Trigano SA

    734       71,819  

Vallourec SA(a)

    7,625       70,653  

Valneva SE(a)(c)

    6,948       69,102  

Verallia SA(b)

    6,101       156,165  

Vicat SA

    1,500       39,108  

Vilmorin & Cie SA

    509       21,043  

Virbac SA

    350       129,274  

Voltalia SA(a)(c)

    2,365       50,150  

Waga Energy SA(a)

    414       14,767  

Wavestone

    674       35,195  
   

 

 

 
          7,437,123  
Germany — 8.1%            

1&1 AG

    3,699       64,094  

Aareal Bank AG(a)

    5,367       174,434  

About You Holding SE(a)(c)

    3,109       28,075  

Adesso SE

    277       47,992  

ADLER Group SA(a)(b)(c)

    5,341       18,943  

AIXTRON SE

    9,287       240,095  

Amadeus Fire AG

    458       51,172  

Atoss Software AG

    328       51,756  

AURELIUS Equity Opportunities SE & Co. KGaA

    2,321       55,366  

Aurubis AG

    2,641       190,672  

Auto1 Group SE(a)(b)

    7,187       61,991  

Basler AG(c)

    918       34,977  

BayWa AG

    1,177       50,663  

Bertrandt AG

    459       17,143  

Bike24 Holding AG(a)(c)

    1,671       4,965  

Bilfinger SE

    2,545       76,904  

Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA(a)

    6,572       25,636  

CANCOM SE

    3,193       109,152  

Ceconomy AG

    13,027       26,273  
 

 

S C H E D U L E   O F   I N V E S T M E N T S

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Germany (continued)

   

Cewe Stiftung & Co. KGaA

    459     $ 39,418  

CompuGroup Medical SE & Co. KgaA

    2,224       96,407  

CropEnergies AG

    2,142       31,567  

CTS Eventim AG & Co. KGaA(a)

    4,798       264,290  

Datagroup SE

    346       26,376  

Dermapharm Holding SE

    1,555       87,606  

Deutsche Beteiligungs AG

    1,090       31,460  

Deutsche Euroshop(d)

    4,371       96,049  

Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG(b)

    11,283       104,293  

Deutz AG

    10,071       42,045  

DIC Asset AG

    3,234       36,785  

Draegerwerk AG & Co. KGaA

    252       11,461  

Duerr AG

    4,257       105,840  

Eckert & Ziegler Strahlen- und Medizintechnik AG

    1,251       55,473  

Elmos Semiconductor SE

    603       29,205  

ElringKlinger AG

    2,516       20,138  

Encavis AG

    10,039       219,681  

Energiekontor AG

    547       53,685  

Evotec SE(a)

    11,622       301,954  

Fielmann AG

    2,115       85,493  

flatexDEGIRO AG(a)

    5,499       55,932  

Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide(a)

    3,043       139,164  

Freenet AG

    10,142       238,810  

Gerresheimer AG(c)

    2,554       153,407  

GFT Technologies SE

    1,462       66,075  

Global Fashion Group SA(a)

    6,813       10,109  

Grand City Properties SA

    8,082       110,228  

GRENKE AG(c)

    2,296       60,289  

Hamborner REIT AG

    5,559       48,910  

Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG

    2,196       30,606  

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG(a)(c)

    21,510       33,013  

Hensoldt AG

    3,068       78,662  

HOCHTIEF AG

    2,045       109,765  

Hornbach Holding AG & Co. KGaA

    735       57,690  

Hugo Boss AG

    4,699       277,675  

Hypoport SE(a)

    324       67,344  

Indus Holding AG

    1,679       40,261  

Instone Real Estate Group SE(b)

    3,844       42,115  

Jenoptik AG

    4,233       102,525  

JOST Werke AG(b)

    1,083       45,024  

K+S AG, Registered

    15,712       331,307  

Kloeckner & Co. SE

    6,181       60,578  

Krones AG

    1,167       101,681  

KWS Saat SE & Co. KGaA

    952       58,166  

LANXESS AG

    6,720           247,133  

MBB SE(c)

    159       17,568  

Media and Games Invest SE(a)(c)

    9,280       22,649  

Medios AG(a)

    1,251       36,369  

METRO AG(a)

    10,623       86,334  

MLP SE

    5,533       32,347  

MorphoSys AG(a)

    2,895       64,366  

Nagarro SE(a)

    676       79,280  

Nordex SE(a)(c)

    10,401       101,063  

Norma Group SE

    2,652       49,476  

Northern Data AG(a)(c)

    424       10,367  

OHB SE

    421       14,449  

PATRIZIA AG

    4,013       51,761  

Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG

    291       46,010  

PNE AG

    2,952       46,990  

ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE

    14,444       123,535  
Security   Shares     Value  

Germany (continued)

   

PVA TePla AG(a)

    1,643     $ 35,889  

Salzgitter AG(c)

    2,508       63,855  

Secunet Security Networks AG

    136       39,340  

SGL Carbon SE(a)

    4,984       37,750  

Siltronic AG

    1,253       101,729  

Sirius Real Estate Ltd.

    96,870       112,756  

Sixt SE

    1,136       138,685  

SMA Solar Technology AG(a)(c)

    880       48,015  

Software AG

    4,253       114,901  

Stabilus SE

    2,037       114,801  

Steico SE

    463       37,839  

Stratec SE

    626       57,744  

Stroeer SE & Co. KGaA

    2,730       119,404  

Suedzucker AG

    5,908       83,346  

Synlab AG

    9,268       175,491  

TAG Immobilien AG

    14,409       159,569  

Takkt AG

    2,568       35,018  

TeamViewer AG(a)(b)

    12,161       126,616  

thyssenkrupp AG(a)

    38,328       236,717  

Tonies SE, Class A(a)

    3,322       16,976  

TUI AG(a)

    85,467       138,101  

Varta AG(c)

    1,516       123,409  

VERBIO Vereinigte BioEnergie AG

    1,807       112,139  

Vitesco Technologies Group AG(a)

    1,671       90,884  

Vossloh AG

    725       25,875  

Wacker Neuson SE

    2,342       45,062  

Wuestenrot & Wuerttembergische AG

    1,932       33,178  

Zeal Network SE

    1,155       36,949  
   

 

 

 
          8,880,600  
Hong Kong — 0.0%            

China Hongxing Sports Ltd.(d)

    198,000       2  

Peace Mark Holdings Ltd.(d)

    30,000        

Untrade Real Gold Mining(d)

    27,000        
   

 

 

 
      2  
Ireland — 1.4%            

AIB Group PLC

    67,429       153,377  

Bank of Ireland Group PLC

    85,011       486,922  

C&C Group PLC(a)

    32,668       78,956  

Cairn Homes PLC(a)

    56,628       62,854  

Dalata Hotel Group PLC(a)

    16,989       62,599  

Glanbia PLC

    16,434       193,158  

Glenveagh Properties PLC(a)(b)

    51,912       57,618  

Grafton Group PLC

    18,948       195,988  

Greencore Group PLC(a)

    44,772       54,850  

Irish Residential Properties REIT PLC

    35,869       49,638  

Origin Enterprises PLC

    10,208       41,441  

Uniphar PLC(a)

    18,694       61,809  
   

 

 

 
      1,499,210  
Israel — 0.2%            

Plus500 Ltd.

    8,260       167,640  

Tremor International Ltd.(a)(c)

    7,739       40,657  
   

 

 

 
      208,297  
Italy — 5.2%            

A2A SpA

    130,173       167,780  

ACEA SpA

    3,580       51,697  

Anima Holding SpA(b)

    19,985       70,164  

Antares Vision SpA(a)

    2,308       24,694  

Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA

    10,567       18,325  

Ascopiave SpA

    4,723       13,422  
 

 

72  

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Italy (continued)

   

Autogrill SpA(a)

    16,164     $ 105,458  

Azimut Holding SpA

    8,911       155,881  

Banca Generali SpA(c)

    4,827       140,435  

Banca IFIS SpA

    2,100       28,255  

Banca Mediolanum SpA

    18,521       122,653  

Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena SpA(a)(c)

    18,986       8,052  

Banca Popolare di Sondrio SPA

    37,758       125,303  

Banco BPM SpA

    118,158       306,038  

BFF Bank SpA(b)

    13,138       92,307  

Biesse SpA(c)

    1,098       15,658  

Bio On SpA(c)(d)

    801        

BPER Banca

    87,757       121,817  

Brembo SpA

    12,364       130,606  

Brunello Cucinelli SpA

    2,841       165,116  

Buzzi Unicem SpA

    7,920       144,802  

Carel Industries SpA(b)

    3,308       75,367  

CIR SpA-Compagnie Industriali(a)

    58,701       24,868  

Credito Emiliano SpA

    6,630       37,527  

Danieli & C Officine Meccaniche SpA

    1,014       20,857  

Datalogic SpA(c)

    1,874       14,605  

De’ Longhi SpA

    6,236       118,606  

Digital Bros. SpA

    439       11,910  

Digital Value SpA(a)

    294       19,269  

doValue SpA(b)

    5,011       30,599  

El.En. SpA

    3,499       52,545  

Enav SpA(a)(b)

    22,553       98,604  

ERG SpA

    4,937       161,031  

Esprinet SpA

    2,525       18,276  

Fila SpA

    2,366       19,253  

Fincantieri SpA(a)(c)

    45,766       24,060  

Gruppo MutuiOnline SpA

    2,166       58,040  

GVS SpA(b)

    5,995       58,250  

Hera SpA

    68,130       195,756  

Illimity Bank SpA(a)

    4,494       46,269  

Immobiliare Grande Distribuzione SIIQ SpA

    4,453       16,553  

Interpump Group SpA

    5,888           251,640  

Iren SpA

    60,266       113,573  

Italgas SpA

    40,354       230,857  

Italmobiliare SpA

    1,277       35,579  

Juventus Football Club SpA(a)(c)

    83,462       30,750  

Leonardo SpA

    33,053       309,594  

Maire Tecnimont SpA(c)

    11,822       32,831  

MARR SpA

    2,590       35,846  

OVS SpA(b)(c)

    18,146       29,186  

Pharmanutra SpA

    328       22,575  

Piaggio & C SpA

    12,900       33,985  

Pirelli & C SpA(b)

    28,646       124,026  

RAI Way SpA(b)

    7,477       37,213  

Reply SpA

    1,870       246,179  

Safilo Group SpA(a)

    18,971       25,923  

Saipem SpA(a)(c)

    99,168       82,497  

Salcef SpA

    2,063       39,819  

Salvatore Ferragamo SpA

    4,079       72,353  

Sanlorenzo SpA/Ameglia

    970       33,769  

Saras SpA(a)

    47,588       60,366  

Seco SpA(a)

    2,693       17,497  

Sesa SpA

    647       91,833  

SOL SpA

    3,034       56,272  

Tamburi Investment Partners SpA

    9,144       75,973  

Technogym SpA(b)(c)

    11,669       82,208  
Security   Shares     Value  

Italy (continued)

   

Technoprobe SpA(a)

    10,425     $ 83,988  

Tinexta SpA

    1,738       43,280  

Tod’s SpA(a)

    800       28,414  

Unipol Gruppo SpA

    32,808       137,620  

Webuild SpA(c)

    33,342       51,457  

Wiit SpA

    839       17,193  

Zignago Vetro SpA

    2,564       32,525  
   

 

 

 
          5,677,529  
Netherlands — 4.3%            

Aalberts NV

    8,164       349,876  

Alfen Beheer BV(a)(b)

    1,800       210,129  

AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group NV

    2,307       64,761  

Arcadis NV

    5,925       219,081  

Ariston Holding NV

    7,035       58,240  

ASR Nederland NV

    11,464       479,166  

B&S Group Sarl(b)

    2,522       13,160  

Basic-Fit NV(a)(b)

    4,366       177,075  

BE Semiconductor Industries NV

    5,853       314,199  

Boskalis Westminster

    6,495       213,117  

Brunel International NV

    1,862       21,091  

Cementir Holding NV

    3,747       24,353  

CM.Com NV(a)(c)

    1,168       14,157  

Corbion NV

    4,951       172,545  

COSMO Pharmaceuticals NV

    757       40,619  

CureVac NV(a)

    4,675       62,402  

Ebusco Holding NV(a)(c)

    1,232       29,610  

Eurocommercial Properties NV

    3,639       82,396  

Fastned BV(a)(c)

    348       10,082  

Flow Traders(b)

    2,724       59,196  

Fugro NV(a)

    8,180       97,361  

InPost SA(a)

    18,695       123,448  

Intertrust NV(a)(b)

    7,508       148,100  

Iveco Group NV(a)

    16,843       103,123  

Koninklijke BAM Groep NV(a)

    21,885       53,363  

Koninklijke Vopak NV

    5,769       133,893  

Meltwater Holding BV(a)

    10,930       14,201  

MFE-MediaForEurope NV(a)

    56,420       25,396  

MFE-MediaForEurope NV, Class B(a)

    25,740       16,565  

NSI NV

    1,546       50,162  

Pharming Group NV(a)(c)

    53,007       41,478  

PostNL NV(c)

    29,963       78,812  

RHI Magnesita NV

    2,157       59,463  

SBM Offshore NV

    10,944       152,742  

Shop Apotheke Europe NV(a)(b)

    1,214       117,889  

Signify NV(b)

    10,682       346,930  

Sligro Food Group NV(a)

    1,749       34,679  

Technip Energies NV

    10,823       127,822  

TKH Group NV

    3,261       133,867  

TomTom NV(a)

    6,017       54,392  

Van Lanschot Kempen NV

    2,603       59,607  

Vastned Retail NV

    963       23,335  

Wereldhave NV

    2,788       42,235  
   

 

 

 
      4,654,118  
Norway — 4.5%            

Aker ASA, Class A

    1,864       144,760  

Aker Carbon Capture ASA(a)

    27,467       61,909  

Aker Horizons Holding AS(a)

    19,793       36,761  

Aker Solutions ASA

    20,388       63,195  

Atea ASA

    6,782       82,810  
 

 

S C H E D U L E   O F   I N V E S T M E N T S

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Norway (continued)

   

Austevoll Seafood ASA

    7,331     $ 90,309  

Bakkafrost P/F

    4,180       291,412  

Bewi ASA

    3,931       28,005  

Bonheur ASA

    1,760       70,477  

Borregaard ASA

    7,504       134,702  

BW Energy Ltd.(a)(c)

    8,383       23,885  

BW LPG Ltd.(b)

    6,636       54,585  

BW Offshore Ltd.

    18,743       52,756  

Crayon Group Holding ASA(a)(b)(c)

    5,881       94,279  

DNO ASA

    34,409       49,509  

Elkem ASA(b)

    26,422       108,261  

Elopak ASA

    10,081       19,136  

Entra ASA(b)

    5,308       74,750  

Europris ASA(b)

    13,227       78,210  

Flex LNG Ltd.

    2,526       80,107  

Frontline Ltd./Bermuda(a)

    10,280       97,920  

Golden Ocean Group Ltd.

    11,436       126,266  

Grieg Seafood ASA

    3,785       58,120  

Hafnia Ltd.(c)

    9,324       33,138  

Hexagon Composites ASA(a)

    9,564       32,119  

Hexagon Purus ASA(a)

    6,405       18,568  

Kahoot! ASA(a)(c)

    21,626       51,853  

Leroy Seafood Group ASA

    22,265       174,908  

LINK Mobility Group Holding ASA(a)

    13,634       17,883  

MPC Container Ships AS

    22,148       54,015  

NEL ASA(a)(c)

    118,550       204,512  

Nordic Semiconductor ASA(a)

    13,709       240,916  

Norway Royal Salmon ASA(a)

    1,050       26,997  

Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA(a)

    50,713       49,479  

Nykode Therapeutics AS(a)(c)

    8,454       28,663  

Odfjell Drilling Ltd.(a)

    7,828       18,785  

Protector Forsikring ASA

    5,125       60,449  

REC Silicon ASA(a)

    21,189       39,999  

Scatec ASA(b)

    9,917       118,418  

Schibsted ASA, Class A

    6,099       114,634  

Schibsted ASA, Class B

    8,119       146,050  

Selvaag Bolig ASA

    3,387       14,385  

SpareBank 1 Nord Norge

    7,981       77,208  

SpareBank 1 Oestlandet

    2,897       35,792  

SpareBank 1 SMN

    10,796       138,428  

SpareBank 1 SR-Bank ASA

    14,868       175,804  

Stolt-Nielsen Ltd.

    1,467       31,259  

Storebrand ASA

    38,744       325,877  

TGS ASA

    9,410       139,673  

TOMRA Systems ASA

    19,443       455,153  

Veidekke ASA

    8,741       90,376  

Volue ASA(a)

    3,865       9,836  

Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA

    8,446       56,619  
   

 

 

 
          4,903,920  
Portugal — 0.5%            

Altri SGPS SA

    5,858       34,565  

Banco Comercial Portugues SA, Class R

    669,482       99,343  

Corticeira Amorim SGPS SA

    3,107       33,025  

CTT-Correios de Portugal SA

    8,790       30,061  

Greenvolt Energias Renovaveis SA(a)

    4,352       39,306  

Navigator Co. SA (The)

    18,061       74,537  

NOS SGPS SA

    17,220       65,013  

REN - Redes Energeticas Nacionais SGPS SA

    32,337       91,423  

Semapa-Sociedade de Investimento e Gestao

    1,357       19,858  
Security   Shares     Value  

Portugal (continued)

   

Sonae SGPS SA

    73,162     $ 83,242  
   

 

 

 
      570,373  
Singapore — 0.0%            

Jurong Technologies Industrial Corp. Ltd.(d)

    60,000        
   

 

 

 

Spain — 3.4%

   

Acerinox SA

    16,924       165,116  

Almirall SA(c)

    6,231       60,160  

Applus Services SA

    11,407       82,834  

Atresmedia Corp. de Medios de Comunicacion SA

    7,298       22,426  

Audax Renovables SA

    8,579       9,414  

Banco de Sabadell SA

    469,509       300,609  

Bankinter SA

    55,737       274,423  

Befesa SA(b)

    3,325       154,016  

Cia. de Distribucion Integral Logista Holdings SA

    5,378       110,857  

Cie. Automotive SA

    4,114       108,221  

Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles SA

    1,594       47,197  

Corp Financiera Alba SA

    1,461       77,071  

Distribuidora Internacional de Alimentacion SA(a)

    1,335,510       17,960  

Ebro Foods SA

    5,712       95,053  

eDreams ODIGEO SA(a)

    5,115       27,087  

Ence Energia y Celulosa SA

    11,106       36,790  

Faes Farma SA

    25,827       110,073  

Fluidra SA

    8,085       151,126  

Gestamp Automocion SA(b)

    14,427       55,500  

Global Dominion Access SA(b)

    6,990       28,041  

Grenergy Renovables SA(a)

    923       36,538  

Grupo Catalana Occidente SA

    3,486       103,955  

Indra Sistemas SA

    11,774       107,705  

Inmobiliaria Colonial Socimi SA

    24,620       163,119  

Laboratorios Farmaceuticos Rovi SA

    1,597       83,617  

Lar Espana Real Estate Socimi SA

    4,150       20,296  

Linea Directa Aseguradora SA Cia de Seguros y Reaseguros

    53,604       59,490  

Mapfre SA

    77,001       124,368  

Mediaset Espana Comunicacion SA(a)

    5,154       17,933  

Melia Hotels International SA(a)

    10,164       64,107  

Merlin Properties Socimi SA

    27,427       294,177  

Miquel y Costas & Miquel SA

    1,061       13,678  

Neinor Homes SA(b)

    2,336       25,126  

Pharma Mar SA

    1,192       73,427  

Prosegur Cash SA(b)

    25,404       18,460  

Prosegur Cia. de Seguridad SA

    15,248       27,193  

Sacyr SA

    32,291       73,848  

Solaria Energia y Medio Ambiente SA(a)

    6,216       143,326  

Soltec Power Holdings SA(a)(c)

    3,061       15,274  

Talgo SA(b)

    6,461       19,212  

Tecnicas Reunidas SA(a)(c)

    2,814       18,682  

Unicaja Banco SA(b)

    120,669       104,380  

Viscofan SA

    3,296       191,954  
   

 

 

 
          3,733,839  
Sweden — 11.6%            

AAK AB

    14,856       259,682  

AcadeMedia AB(b)

    7,057       34,791  

AddLife AB

    9,411       162,142  

AddTech AB, Class B

    21,645       370,533  

AFRY AB

    7,749       118,326  

Alimak Group AB(b)

    2,892       25,764  

Ambea AB(b)

    6,066       29,903  

Arjo AB, Class B

    17,834       97,967  
 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Sweden (continued)

   

Atrium Ljungberg AB, Class B

    3,738     $         55,583  

Attendo AB(a)(b)

    9,304       22,649  

Avanza Bank Holding AB

    10,333       199,381  

Axfood AB(c)

    8,881       281,753  

Beijer Alma AB

    3,696       74,224  

Beijer Ref AB

    20,571       326,314  

Betsson AB

    9,770       67,443  

BHG Group AB(a)

    8,089       27,647  

BICO Group AB, Class B(a)(c)

    3,362       13,352  

Bilia AB, Class A

    6,099       86,176  

BillerudKorsnas AB(c)

    18,709       241,319  

BioArctic AB(a)(b)

    2,724       29,578  

BioGaia AB

    7,215       67,875  

Biotage AB

    5,418       119,187  

Bonava AB, Class B

    6,277       23,515  

Boozt AB(a)(b)

    4,472       31,503  

Bravida Holding AB(b)

    16,912       171,273  

Bufab AB

    2,171       65,499  

Bure Equity AB

    4,623       123,069  

Calliditas Therapeutics AB, Class B(a)

    2,340       22,122  

Camurus AB(a)

    2,438       55,406  

Cary Group AB(a)(c)

    6,598       41,131  

Castellum AB

    21,287       341,274  

Catena AB

    2,558       117,216  

Cellavision AB

    1,322       47,623  

Cibus Nordic Real Estate AB

    3,616       64,814  

Cint Group AB(a)

    12,114       85,502  

Clas Ohlson AB, Class B

    3,345       37,943  

Cloetta AB, Class B

    15,343       30,710  

Collector AB(a)

    5,292       18,388  

Coor Service Management Holding AB(b)

    7,959       65,898  

Corem Property Group AB, Class B

    46,946       63,131  

Creades AB, Class A

    4,291       39,531  

Dios Fastigheter AB

    6,945       54,897  

Dometic Group AB(b)

    25,965       176,087  

Duni AB(a)

    2,817       26,889  

Dustin Group AB(b)

    5,740       39,195  

Electrolux Professional AB, Class B

    19,790       120,934  

Elekta AB, Class B

    30,188       218,033  

Fabege AB

    22,061       226,452  

Fagerhult AB

    7,671       41,729  

Fingerprint Cards AB, Class B(a)(c)

    24,783       21,961  

Fortnox AB

    40,518       231,049  

GARO AB

    2,749       48,033  

Granges AB

    9,043       83,849  

Hemnet Group AB

    3,162       47,926  

Hexatronic Group AB

    13,366       162,140  

Hexpol AB

    21,941       228,846  

HMS Networks AB

    2,339       111,498  

Hufvudstaden AB, Class A

    9,366       129,282  

Humble Group AB(a)(c)

    11,640       18,808  

Implantica AG, SDR(a)

    2,883       11,348  

Instalco AB

    15,211       75,296  

Intrum AB

    6,038       128,972  

Investment AB Oresund

    2,058       22,574  

INVISIO AB

    3,377       55,097  

Inwido AB

    4,791       58,135  

JM AB

    4,342       80,577  

Kambi Group PLC, Class B(a)

    2,101       37,927  

Karo Pharma AB(a)

    4,559       22,790  
Security   Shares     Value  

Sweden (continued)

   

K-Fast Holding AB(a)

    4,691     $         13,476  

Kindred Group PLC

    18,893       166,392  

KNOW IT AB

    2,174       64,256  

LeoVegas AB(b)

    6,007       35,954  

Lime Technologies AB

    920       26,381  

Lindab International AB

    6,278       109,886  

Loomis AB

    6,188       174,491  

MEKO AB

    3,392       39,874  

Millicom International Cellular SA, SDR(a)

    14,122       222,055  

MIPS AB(c)

    2,219       118,716  

Modern Times Group MTG AB, Class B

    8,102       83,860  

Munters Group AB(b)

    10,710       79,876  

Mycronic AB

    6,016       88,483  

NCC AB, Class B

    6,763       70,235  

New Wave Group AB, Class B

    3,651       55,959  

Nobia AB

    10,669       30,990  

Nolato AB, Class B

    16,590       99,834  

Nordnet AB publ

    11,514       154,662  

Note AB(a)

    1,452       29,814  

Nyfosa AB

    13,622       127,182  

OX2 AB(a)

    6,811       66,984  

Pandox AB(a)

    7,600       111,455  

Paradox Interactive AB(c)

    2,645       46,915  

Peab AB, Class B

    15,156       103,401  

Platzer Fastigheter Holding AB, Class B

    5,101       43,731  

PowerCell Sweden AB(a)

    3,891       69,943  

Ratos AB, Class B

    17,020       85,265  

Re:NewCell AB(a)(c)

    1,681       17,588  

Resurs Holding AB(b)

    10,588       24,734  

Rvrc Holding AB

    3,296       14,932  

Saab AB, Class B

    6,113       221,129  

Samhallsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden AB(c)

    85,966       159,507  

Samhallsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden AB, Class D

    12,248       23,496  

Scandic Hotels Group AB(a)(b)

    12,640       51,762  

Sdiptech AB, Class B(a)

    2,488       69,375  

Sectra AB

    11,212       205,840  

Sedana Medical AB(a)

    5,416       14,781  

SkiStar AB

    3,562       55,296  

SSAB AB, Class A

    19,151       92,679  

SSAB AB, Class B

    53,473       245,344  

Stillfront Group AB(a)

    38,139       99,940  

Storskogen Group AB(c)

    115,704       153,916  

Storytel AB(a)

    3,459       19,574  

Surgical Science Sweden AB(a)

    2,764       43,104  

Svolder AB

    7,954       51,690  

Sweco AB, Class B

    17,845       199,030  

SwedenCare AB

    7,140       50,192  

Synsam AB

    3,754       23,175  

Thule Group AB(b)

    8,568       248,744  

Trelleborg AB, Class B

    20,141       494,875  

Troax Group AB

    3,196       67,946  

Truecaller AB(a)

    5,460       42,818  

Vestum AB(a)

    12,599       19,896  

Viaplay Group AB, Class B(a)

    6,158       182,836  

Vimian Group AB(a)

    10,613       41,398  

Vitec Software Group AB, Class B

    2,399       110,611  

Vitrolife AB

    5,082       165,801  

VNV Global AB(a)

    8,023       22,657  

Volati AB

    2,059       29,126  

Wallenstam AB, Class B

    29,307       149,387  
 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Sweden (continued)

   

Wihlborgs Fastigheter AB

    23,027     $ 196,355  

XANO Industri AB, Class B

    1,284       15,769  

Xvivo Perfusion AB(a)

    1,816       41,012  
   

 

 

 
          12,623,846  

Switzerland — 9.2%

   

Allreal Holding AG, Registered

    1,218       201,515  

ALSO Holding AG, Registered

    538       99,749  

APG SGA SA

    107       20,403  

Arbonia AG

    4,410       62,716  

Aryzta AG(a)

    76,903       87,889  

Autoneum Holding AG

    235       27,240  

Banque Cantonale Vaudoise, Registered

    2,505       233,241  

Basilea Pharmaceutica AG, Registered(a)(c)

    1,010       46,804  

Belimo Holding AG, Registered

    819       336,211  

Bell Food Group AG, Registered

    175       46,839  

BKW AG

    1,724       196,136  

Bobst Group SA, Registered

    669       55,177  

Bossard Holding AG, Class A, Registered

    480       106,984  

Bucher Industries AG, Registered

    547       210,013  

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG

    253       114,299  

Burkhalter Holding AG

    504       39,606  

Bystronic AG, Registered

    117       86,563  

Cembra Money Bank AG

    2,500       181,733  

Coltene Holding AG, Registered

    211       20,579  

Comet Holding AG, Registered

    643       118,589  

Daetwyler Holding AG, Bearer

    633       154,297  

DKSH Holding AG

    2,980       244,951  

dormakaba Holding AG

    240       114,332  

Dottikon Es Holding AG(a)

    235       57,740  

Dufry AG, Registered(a)

    6,044       227,568  

EFG International AG

    7,733       60,225  

Emmi AG, Registered

    174       173,122  

Flughafen Zurich AG, Registered(a)

    1,638       272,393  

Forbo Holding AG, Registered

    85       114,143  

Galenica AG(b)

    4,149       328,478  

Georg Fischer Ltd.

    6,733       411,514  

Gurit Holding AG(c)

    265       32,285  

Helvetia Holding AG, Registered

    3,049       348,588  

Huber + Suhner AG, Registered

    1,347       121,288  

Idorsia Ltd.(a)(c)

    9,553       116,825  

Implenia AG, Registered(a)(c)

    1,161       30,705  

Inficon Holding AG, Registered

    140       116,838  

Interroll Holding AG, Registered

    54       142,508  

Intershop Holding AG

    94       63,203  

Kardex Holding AG, Registered

    523       104,878  

Komax Holding AG, Registered

    297       80,569  

Landis+Gyr Group AG

    1,771       116,894  

LEM Holding SA, Registered

    48       95,309  

Leonteq AG

    754       44,955  

Medacta Group SA(b)

    589       58,229  

Medartis Holding AG(a)(b)

    336       29,863  

Medmix AG(b)

    2,100       47,588  

Metall Zug AG, Class B, Registered

    17       34,380  

Meyer Burger Technology AG(a)

    197,727       117,565  

Mobilezone Holding AG, Registered

    3,293       58,773  

Mobimo Holding AG, Registered

    588       151,399  

Molecular Partners AG(a)

    1,766       11,299  

Montana Aerospace AG(a)(b)

    1,680       33,468  

OC Oerlikon Corp. AG, Registered

    15,544       120,296  

Orior AG

    545       46,637  
Security   Shares     Value  

Switzerland (continued)

   

Peach Property Group AG

    815     $ 29,583  

PolyPeptide Group AG(b)

    1,184       56,187  

PSP Swiss Property AG, Registered

    3,767       450,504  

Rieter Holding AG, Registered

    197       22,356  

Schweiter Technologies AG, Bearer

    84       95,297  

Sensirion Holding AG(a)(b)

    756       87,738  

SFS Group AG

    1,560       171,477  

Siegfried Holding AG, Registered

    331       244,957  

SIG Group AG

    23,765       619,989  

Softwareone Holding AG

    7,919       107,783  

St. Galler Kantonalbank AG, Class A, Registered

    254       120,996  

Stadler Rail AG(c)

    4,171       135,084  

Sulzer AG, Registered

    1,563       104,775  

Swiss Steel Holding AG, Registered(a)

    66,170       18,631  

Swissquote Group Holding SA, Registered

    825       100,299  

Tecan Group AG, Registered

    1,053       373,959  

Trifork Holding AG

    759       20,521  

TX Group AG

    233       30,518  

u-blox Holding AG

    570       66,725  

Valiant Holding AG, Registered

    1,327       119,543  

Valora Holding AG, Registered

    308       84,190  

Vetropack Holding AG, Registered

    1,009       40,093  

Vontobel Holding AG, Registered

    2,357       155,035  

V-ZUG Holding AG(a)

    171       13,995  

Ypsomed Holding AG, Registered

    315       44,709  

Zehnder Group AG, Registered

    788       50,880  

Zur Rose Group AG(a)(c)

    799       57,050  
   

 

 

 
          9,998,265  

United Kingdom — 31.9%

   

888 Holdings PLC

    30,669       54,940  

Abcam PLC(a)

    17,852       266,796  

Advanced Medical Solutions Group PLC

    17,857       61,118  

AG Barr PLC

    7,393       48,736  

Airtel Africa PLC(b)

    77,261       149,346  

AJ Bell PLC

    25,591       98,467  

Alliance Pharma PLC

    42,899       50,832  

Alpha FX Group PLC

    2,479       54,944  

Alphawave IP Group PLC(a)

    22,118       36,255  

AO World PLC(a)(c)

    38,032       20,110  

Argo Blockchain PLC(a)

    38,348       17,477  

Ascential PLC(a)

    36,456       130,338  

Ashmore Group PLC

    38,515       101,503  

ASOS PLC(a)

    5,823       74,110  

Assura PLC

    244,712       205,081  

Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings PLC(a)(b)(c)

    5,525       32,494  

Atalaya Mining PLC

    9,300       31,711  

Auction Technology Group PLC(a)

    7,522       91,053  

Avacta Group PLC(a)(c)

    21,484       28,780  

Avast PLC(b)

    56,368       319,199  

Avon Protection PLC

    2,645       34,208  

B&M European Value Retail SA

    78,504       406,482  

Babcock International Group PLC(a)

    21,272       88,962  

Bakkavor Group PLC(b)

    14,912       15,872  

Balanced Commercial Property Trust Ltd.

    62,880       91,869  

Balfour Beatty PLC

    53,537       182,944  

Bank of Georgia Group PLC

    3,036       55,680  

Beazley PLC

    50,385       333,707  

Bellway PLC

    10,279       307,178  

Biffa PLC(b)

    25,680       113,646  

Big Yellow Group PLC

    14,338       248,716  
 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

United Kingdom (continued)

   

Bodycote PLC

    15,666     $ 114,606  

boohoo Group PLC(a)

    84,085       68,708  

Borr Drilling Ltd.(a)(c)

    10,416       38,007  

Breedon Group PLC

    124,309       107,700  

Brewin Dolphin Holdings PLC

    22,718       141,650  

Bridgepoint Group PLC(b)

    55,269       171,632  

Britvic PLC

    22,204       232,679  

Burford Capital Ltd.

    15,495       166,149  

Bytes Technology Group PLC

    17,936       98,995  

Capita PLC(a)

    141,902       49,827  

Capital & Counties Properties PLC

    58,271       105,566  

Capricorn Energy PLC(a)

    27,180       72,881  

Carnival PLC(a)

    12,400       99,987  

Centamin PLC

    95,818       96,879  

Central Asia Metals PLC

    13,700       41,626  

Centrica PLC(a)

    487,567       522,427  

Ceres Power Holdings PLC(a)(c)

    10,339       76,804  

Chemring Group PLC

    23,684           100,233  

Cineworld Group PLC(a)(c)

    80,443       22,701  

Civitas Social Housing PLC

    51,029       51,454  

Clarkson PLC

    2,268       95,375  

Clipper Logistics PLC(d)

    1,078       10,917  

Close Brothers Group PLC

    12,534       169,430  

CLS Holdings PLC

    15,327       37,871  

CMC Markets PLC(b)

    10,756       33,729  

Coats Group PLC

    116,754       105,594  

Computacenter PLC

    6,604       208,779  

ContourGlobal PLC(b)

    16,744       52,458  

ConvaTec Group PLC(b)

    133,629       372,623  

Countryside Partnerships PLC(a)(b)

    40,028       141,879  

Craneware PLC

    2,070       47,392  

Cranswick PLC

    4,404       179,131  

Crest Nicholson Holdings PLC

    21,488       72,248  

Currys PLC

    89,353       73,061  

Custodian Reit PLC

    34,482       45,687  

CVS Group PLC

    5,873       123,303  

Darktrace PLC(a)

    17,501       80,358  

Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC

    8,988       404,484  

Deliveroo PLC(a)(b)

    72,535       80,065  

Derwent London PLC

    8,398       293,192  

Diploma PLC

    10,376       348,452  

Direct Line Insurance Group PLC

    111,376       279,503  

Diversified Energy Co. PLC

    71,136       107,161  

Domino’s Pizza Group PLC

    32,532       113,374  

Dr. Martens PLC

    49,986       158,694  

Drax Group PLC

    28,192       270,438  

DS Smith PLC

    113,983       406,303  

Dunelm Group PLC

    9,311       96,811  

easyJet PLC(a)

    25,200       123,082  

Elementis PLC(a)

    48,023       63,950  

EMIS Group PLC

    4,753       106,141  

Empiric Student Property PLC

    50,725       55,630  

Energean PLC(a)

    10,276       143,662  

EnQuest PLC(a)

    125,823       44,207  

Ergomed PLC(a)

    3,111       45,702  

Essentra PLC

    24,584       74,211  

Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC

    9,082       160,800  

FD Technologies PLC(a)

    1,861       44,448  

Ferrexpo PLC

    24,624       44,663  

Fevertree Drinks PLC

    8,505       111,434  
Security   Shares     Value  

United Kingdom (continued)

   

Finablr PLC(a)(b)(d)

    20,497     $  

Firstgroup PLC

    62,498       102,072  

Forterra PLC(b)

    19,327       69,315  

Frasers Group PLC(a)

    14,646       160,252  

Frontier Developments PLC(a)(c)

    1,837       34,892  

Future PLC

    9,584       214,732  

Games Workshop Group PLC

    2,694       254,968  

Gamma Communications PLC

    6,786       92,045  

GB Group PLC

    19,773       122,356  

Genel Energy PLC

    12,768       22,644  

Genuit Group PLC

    20,582       106,590  

Genus PLC

    5,376       185,801  

Go-Ahead Group PLC (The)(a)

    3,448       62,297  

Grainger PLC

    61,583       222,137  

Great Portland Estates PLC

    17,969       136,017  

Greatland Gold PLC(a)

    333,187       51,531  

Greggs PLC

    8,521           212,446  

Gulf Keystone Petroleum Ltd.

    17,825       51,308  

Gym Group PLC (The)(a)(b)

    13,308       28,914  

Halfords Group PLC

    18,661       39,043  

Hammerson PLC

    291,676       89,049  

Harbour Energy PLC

    38,245       171,019  

Hays PLC

    138,940       216,770  

Helical PLC

    9,240       43,885  

Helios Towers PLC(a)

    60,984       107,218  

Hill & Smith Holdings PLC

    6,473       104,047  

Hiscox Ltd.

    28,776       313,334  

Hochschild Mining PLC

    24,175       23,868  

Home Reit PLC

    65,908       95,513  

HomeServe PLC

    25,170       360,774  

Hotel Chocolat Group PLC(a)

    4,399       7,393  

Howden Joinery Group PLC

    49,269       406,694  

Hunting PLC

    11,425       30,053  

Ibstock PLC(b)

    33,501       83,971  

IG Group Holdings PLC

    33,885       328,761  

IMI PLC

    21,742       355,025  

Impact Healthcare Reit PLC

    25,737       36,859  

Impax Asset Management Group PLC

    7,183       63,070  

Inchcape PLC

    31,744       324,905  

Indivior PLC(a)

    58,577       229,396  

IntegraFin Holdings PLC

    24,237       80,755  

Intermediate Capital Group PLC

    24,158       450,340  

Investec PLC

    57,861       313,008  

IP Group PLC

    87,025       91,673  

ITM Power PLC(a)(c)

    35,679       93,155  

ITV PLC

    300,321       270,114  

IWG PLC(a)

    63,114       148,014  

J D Wetherspoon PLC(a)

    8,027       54,818  

JET2 PLC(a)

    13,468       150,954  

John Menzies PLC(a)

    5,751       42,442  

John Wood Group PLC(a)

    57,246       109,729  

Johnson Service Group PLC(a)

    37,130       51,174  

JTC PLC(b)

    10,920       99,301  

Judges Scientific PLC

    429       44,512  

Jupiter Fund Management PLC

    35,009       53,754  

Just Group PLC

    86,941       75,735  

Kainos Group PLC

    6,469       107,534  

Kape Technologies PLC(a)

    13,177       47,980  

Keller Group PLC

    5,682       55,244  

Keywords Studios PLC

    5,925       182,158  
 

 

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July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

United Kingdom (continued)

   

Kier Group PLC(a)

    37,095     $ 34,589  

Lancashire Holdings Ltd.

    20,190       109,988  

Learning Technologies Group PLC

    49,870       80,773  

Liontrust Asset Management PLC

    4,958       62,989  

LondonMetric Property PLC

    77,125       235,183  

Luceco PLC(b)

    6,722       8,934  

LXI REIT PLC

    155,225       281,168  

Man Group PLC/Jersey

    113,786       378,536  

Marks & Spencer Group PLC(a)

    163,511       283,475  

Marlowe PLC(a)

    6,796       66,044  

Marshalls PLC

    17,934       108,278  

Marston’s PLC(a)

    52,101       30,290  

Mediclinic International PLC(a)

    33,272       196,869  

Meggitt PLC(a)

    64,670       622,946  

Micro Focus International PLC

    27,669       96,388  

Mitchells & Butlers PLC(a)

    22,820       48,203  

Mitie Group PLC

    116,229       111,062  

Moneysupermarket.com Group PLC

    44,034       109,619  

Moonpig Group PLC(a)

    18,546       47,251  

Morgan Advanced Materials PLC

    23,438       90,909  

Morgan Sindall Group PLC

    3,372       83,600  

National Express Group PLC(a)

    43,725       97,962  

NCC Group PLC

    25,960       70,910  

Network International Holdings PLC(a)(b)

    42,535           104,013  

Next Fifteen Communications Group PLC

    6,904       86,445  

Ninety One PLC

    33,740       84,314  

Numis Corp. PLC(c)

    4,653       14,664  

On the Beach Group PLC(a)(b)

    12,510       16,968  

OSB Group PLC

    37,112       238,398  

Oxford Biomedica PLC(a)

    5,838       34,339  

Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLC(a)(c)

    27,443       107,185  

Pagegroup PLC

    27,318       152,051  

Pan African Resources PLC

    167,606       41,209  

Pantheon Resources PLC(a)(c)

    59,337       84,673  

Paragon Banking Group PLC

    20,007       130,628  

Patisserie Holdings PLC, NVS(d)

    7,527        

Penno Group PLC

    22,147       271,089  

Petrofac Ltd.(a)(c)

    34,833       48,867  

Pets at Home Group PLC

    41,564       166,768  

Picton Property Income Ltd. (The)

    42,792       48,152  

Playtech PLC(a)

    19,162       114,821  

Polar Capital Holdings PLC

    5,416       32,273  

Premier Foods PLC

    54,396       77,107  

Primary Health Properties PLC

    105,380       189,594  

Provident Financial PLC

    19,593       46,301  

PRS REIT PLC (The)

    43,515       58,292  

PZ Cussons PLC

    18,354       47,091  

QinetiQ Group PLC

    47,377       220,649  

Quilter PLC(b)

    109,496       140,011  

Rank Group PLC(a)

    17,004       18,637  

Rathbones Group PLC

    4,892       107,830  

Reach PLC

    24,742       29,121  

Redde Northgate PLC

    19,584       87,527  

Redrow PLC

    24,740       174,927  

Regional REIT Ltd.(b)

    35,063       31,543  

Renewi PLC(a)

    6,669       61,661  

Renishaw PLC

    3,014       160,008  

Restaurant Group PLC (The)(a)

    66,942       41,501  

Restore PLC

    10,446       57,092  

Rightmove PLC

    70,237       549,097  
Security   Shares     Value  

United Kingdom (continued)

   

Rotork PLC

    70,626     $ 224,115  

Royal Mail PLC

    64,634       223,362  

RS GROUP PLC

    39,055       493,056  

RWS Holdings PLC

    25,746       120,209  

S4 Capital PLC(a)

    22,188       34,313  

Sabre Insurance Group PLC(b)

    21,213       28,261  

Safestore Holdings PLC

    17,497       243,639  

Saga PLC(a)

    8,556       16,463  

Sanne Group PLC(a)

    12,799       143,397  

Savills PLC

    11,817           172,286  

Senior PLC(a)

    35,079       62,028  

Serco Group PLC

    101,790       234,188  

Serica Energy PLC

    16,821       77,856  

Shaftesbury PLC

    16,249       99,709  

SIG PLC(a)(c)

    57,301       25,500  

Smart Metering Systems PLC

    10,544       121,046  

Softcat PLC

    10,709       182,698  

SolGold PLC(a)

    94,784       29,319  

Spectris PLC

    9,219       350,650  

Spire Healthcare Group PLC(a)(b)

    23,859       69,238  

Spirent Communications PLC

    50,855       174,925  

SSP Group PLC(a)

    65,793       204,598  

SThree PLC

    10,512       48,282  

Strix Group PLC(c)

    17,027       33,135  

Subsea 7 SA

    19,286       173,817  

Supermarket Income Reit PLC

    82,192       129,212  

Synthomer PLC

    31,080       88,656  

Target Healthcare REIT PLC

    51,550       72,194  

Tate & Lyle PLC

    33,319       326,405  

TBC Bank Group PLC

    3,508       58,954  

Team17 Group PLC(a)

    9,374       50,126  

Telecom Plus PLC

    5,138       141,233  

THG PLC(a)

    61,099       50,947  

TI Fluid Systems PLC(b)

    27,948       59,491  

TORM PLC, Class A(a)

    2,352       38,437  

TP ICAP Group PLC

    65,146       94,408  

Trainline PLC(a)(b)

    40,045       193,214  

Travis Perkins PLC

    17,540       225,120  

Tritax Big Box REIT PLC

    155,011       372,944  

Trustpilot Group PLC(a)(b)

    19,645       18,475  

Tullow Oil PLC(a)

    92,706       58,187  

Tyman PLC

    16,323       52,768  

UK Commercial Property REIT Ltd.

    63,881       59,970  

UNITE Group PLC (The)

    28,161       401,500  

Urban Logistics REIT PLC

    39,030       84,334  

Vesuvius PLC

    18,003       78,883  

Victoria PLC(a)(c)

    5,462       24,860  

Victrex PLC

    7,142       168,216  

Virgin Money UK PLC

    107,704       187,853  

Vistry Group PLC

    18,487       208,403  

Volex PLC

    9,162       35,200  

Volution Group PLC

    16,464       84,214  

Warehouse REIT PLC

    34,314       63,099  

Watkin Jones PLC

    19,551       52,380  

Weir Group PLC (The)

    21,585       441,387  

WH Smith PLC(a)

    10,887       192,161  

Wickes Group PLC

    21,588       35,833  

Wincanton PLC

    10,387       47,691  

Workspace Group PLC

    11,481       82,520  

Yellow Cake PLC(a)(b)

    14,533       66,611  
 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

 

 

United Kingdom (continued)

 

YouGov PLC

    8,801     $ 117,361  

Young & Co’s Brewery PLC, Series A

    1,874       28,299  
   

 

 

 
      34,851,113  
United States — 0.0%            

GXO Logistics Inc.(a)

    1       48  
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks — 98.7%
(Cost: $159,953,391)

      107,745,764  
   

 

 

 

Preferred Stocks

 

Germany — 0.5%            

Draegerwerk AG & Co. KGaA, Preference Shares, NVS

    673       35,312  

Einhell Germany AG, Preference Shares, NVS

    126       17,563  

Fuchs Petrolub SE, Preference Shares, NVS

    5,784       173,306  

Jungheinrich AG, Preference Shares, NVS

    3,997       108,796  

Schaeffler AG, Preference Shares, NVS

    10,365       61,055  

Sixt SE, Preference Shares, NVS

    1,361       96,017  

STO SE & Co. KGaA, Preference Shares, NVS

    210       32,585  
   

 

 

 
      524,634  
Italy — 0.0%            

Danieli & C Officine Meccaniche SpA, Preference Shares, NVS

    3,067       43,508  
   

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks — 0.5%
(Cost: $786,729)

 

    568,142  
   

 

 

 

Warrants

   

Italy — 0.0%

   

Webuild SpA (Expires 08/02/30)(a)(c)

    5,951        
   

 

 

 

Total Warrants — 0.0%
(Cost: $0)

 

     
   

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments — 99.2%
(Cost: $160,740,120)

 

    108,313,906  
   

 

 

 
Security   Shares     Value  

 

 

Short-Term Securities

 

Money Market Funds — 4.6%

   

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares, 1.93%(e)(f)(g)

    4,949,251     $ 4,948,756  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 1.81%(e)(f)

    30,000       30,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Securities — 4.6%
(Cost: $4,979,188)

 

    4,978,756  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities — 103.8%
(Cost: $165,719,308)

 

    113,292,662  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (3.8)%

 

    (4,115,192
   

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

 

  $  109,177,470  
   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Non-income producing security.

(b) 

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

(c) 

All or a portion of this security is on loan.

(d) 

Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

(e)

Affiliate of the Fund.

(f) 

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

(g) 

All or a portion of this security was purchased with the cash collateral from loaned securities.

 

Affiliates

Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended July 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

                   
Affiliated Issuer    
Value at
07/31/21
 
 
   
Purchases
at Cost
 
 
   
Proceeds
from Sale
 
 
   
Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
 
 
   


Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
 
 
 
   
Value at
07/31/22
 
 
   

Shares
Held at
07/31/22
 
 
 
    Income      





Capital

Gain
Distributions
from
Underlying
Funds

 

 
 
 
 
 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares

  $ 12,448,300     $     $ (7,494,226 )(a)    $ (3,049   $ (2,269   $ 4,948,756       4,949,251     $ 378,162 (b)    $  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares

    410,000             (380,000 )(a)                  30,000       30,000       310        
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 
        $ (3,049   $ (2,269   $ 4,978,756       $ 378,472     $  
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Represents net amount purchased (sold).

 
  (b) 

All or a portion represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.

 

 

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Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Futures Contracts

 

 

 
Description    Number of
Contracts
     Expiration
Date
    

Notional
Amount

(000)

     Value/
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

 

 

Long Contracts

           

Euro STOXX 50 Index

     16        09/16/22      $ 604      $ 43,541  

FTSE 100 Index

     3        09/16/22        269        8,442  
           

 

 

 
            $ 51,983  
           

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

 

 
     Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
     Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Interest
Rate
Contracts
     Other
Contracts
     Total  

 

 

Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments

                    

Futures contracts

                    

Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(a)

   $      $      $ 51,983      $      $      $      $ 51,983  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss).

 

For the period ended July 31, 2022, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

 

 
     Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
     Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Interest
Rate
Contracts
     Other
Contracts
     Total  

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from

                    

Futures contracts

   $      $      $ (149,751    $      $      $      $ (149,751
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on

                    

Futures contracts

   $      $      $ 51,581      $      $      $      $ 51,581  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

 

 

Futures contracts

                    

Average notional value of contracts — long

                     $ 1,256,727      

 

 

For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF

 

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End (continued)

The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.

 

 

 
     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

 

 

Investments

                 

Assets

                 

Common Stocks

   $ 11,242,815        $ 96,395,981        $ 106,968        $ 107,745,764  

Preferred Stocks

              568,142                   568,142  

Warrants

                                 

Money Market Funds

     4,978,756                            4,978,756  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $    16,221,571        $    96,964,123        $         106,968        $  113,292,662  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments(a)

                 

Assets

                 

Futures Contracts

   $        $ 51,983        $        $ 51,983  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts. Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Kokusai ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

 

 

Common Stocks

   

Australia — 2.5%

   

Ampol Ltd.

    923     $ 21,867  

APA Group

    4,458       36,553  

Aristocrat Leisure Ltd.

    2,037       50,819  

ASX Ltd.

    615       38,225  

Aurizon Holdings Ltd.

    5,071       14,352  

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd.

    9,285       150,057  

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd., New

    619       9,904  

BHP Group Ltd.

    16,907           462,666  

BlueScope Steel Ltd.

    1,806       21,214  

Brambles Ltd.

    4,382       35,269  

Cochlear Ltd.

    197       29,693  

Coles Group Ltd.

    4,880       64,271  

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

    5,687       403,876  

Computershare Ltd.

    1,844       32,578  

CSL Ltd.

    1,609       327,620  

Dexus

    3,613       24,279  

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd.

    193       9,868  

Endeavour Group Ltd./Australia

    4,266       23,768  

Evolution Mining Ltd.

    5,149       9,512  

Fortescue Metals Group Ltd.

    5,956       76,645  

Glencore PLC

    32,911       186,530  

Goodman Group

    5,610       82,103  

GPT Group (The)

    6,533       21,018  

IDP Education Ltd.(a)

    692       13,923  

Insurance Australia Group Ltd.

    7,417       23,338  

Lendlease Corp. Ltd.

    1,998       14,475  

Lottery Corp. Ltd. (The)(b)

    9,204       29,196  

Macquarie Group Ltd.

    1,233       157,804  

Medibank Pvt Ltd.

    9,490       22,819  

Mineral Resources Ltd.

    571       21,757  

Mirvac Group

    14,867       22,523  

National Australia Bank Ltd.

    10,729       231,709  

Newcrest Mining Ltd.

    2,897       39,041  

Northern Star Resources Ltd.

    3,728       20,488  

Orica Ltd.

    1,345       15,941  

Origin Energy Ltd.

    6,071       25,488  

Qantas Airways Ltd.(b)

    2,536       8,172  

QBE Insurance Group Ltd.

    4,574       36,984  

Ramsay Health Care Ltd.

    615       30,382  

REA Group Ltd.

    154       13,587  

Reece Ltd.

    999       10,790  

Rio Tinto Ltd.

    1,230       85,220  

Rio Tinto PLC

    3,752       226,506  

Santos Ltd.

    10,836       56,330  

Scentre Group

    15,558       31,882  

SEEK Ltd.

    1,076       17,428  

Sonic Healthcare Ltd.

    1,461       35,183  

South32 Ltd.

    16,636       45,343  

Stockland

    8,644       23,423  

Suncorp Group Ltd.

    4,228       33,390  

Telstra Corp. Ltd.

    14,637       40,003  

Transurban Group

    9,953       101,736  

Treasury Wine Estates Ltd.

    2,383       20,542  

Vicinity Centres

    11,335       16,585  

Washington H Soul Pattinson & Co. Ltd.

    730       13,216  

Wesfarmers Ltd.

    3,843       125,918  

Westpac Banking Corp.

    11,926       180,597  

WiseTech Global Ltd.

    500       17,707  
Security   Shares     Value  

 

 

Australia (continued)

   

Woodside Energy Group Ltd.

    6,384     $ 144,154  

Woolworths Group Ltd.

    3,920       103,132  
   

 

 

 
          4,189,399  
Austria — 0.1%            

Erste Group Bank AG

    1,230       31,184  

OMV AG

    538       22,913  

Verbund AG

    231       25,402  

voestalpine AG

    423       9,525  
   

 

 

 
      89,024  
Belgium — 0.2%            

Ageas SA/NV

    462       20,164  

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV

    2,923       156,579  

D’ieteren Group

    84       13,787  

Elia Group SA/NV

    121       18,369  

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA

    385       34,078  

KBC Group NV

    846       44,311  

Proximus SADP

    501       6,942  

Sofina SA

    39       9,133  

Solvay SA

    269       23,627  

UCB SA

    424       33,131  

Umicore SA

    692       25,066  

Warehouses De Pauw CVA

    503       17,099  
   

 

 

 
      402,286  
Canada — 3.8%            

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.

    1,523       65,485  

Air Canada(b)

    461       6,260  

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.

    2,498       34,938  

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.

    2,772       123,842  

AltaGas Ltd.

    806       17,957  

ARC Resources Ltd.

    2,323       32,581  

Bank of Montreal

    2,155       214,835  

Bank of Nova Scotia (The)

    4,025       245,200  

Barrick Gold Corp.

    5,735       90,377  

Bausch Health Companies Inc.(b)

    1,153       5,312  

BCE Inc.

    231       11,671  

BlackBerry Ltd.(b)

    1,652       10,153  

Brookfield Asset Management Inc., Class A

    4,765       236,436  

Brookfield Renewable Corp., Class A

    423       16,549  

BRP Inc.

    129       9,812  

CAE Inc.(b)

    976       25,822  

Cameco Corp.

    1,385       35,670  

Canadian Apartment Properties REIT

    269       10,190  

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

    3,076       155,608  

Canadian National Railway Co.

    2,026       256,669  

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.

    3,894       215,021  

Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.

    3,105       244,826  

Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd., Class A, NVS

    219       28,135  

Canadian Utilities Ltd., Class A, NVS

    461       14,922  

CCL Industries Inc., Class B, NVS

    500       25,118  

Cenovus Energy Inc.

    4,551       86,716  

CGI Inc.(b)

    769       65,938  

Constellation Software Inc.

    69       117,377  

Dollarama Inc.

    886       53,698  

Emera Inc.

    846       40,108  

Empire Co. Ltd., Class A, NVS

    500       15,173  

Enbridge Inc.

    6,839       307,142  

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd.

    77       41,478  

First Quantum Minerals Ltd.

    2,057       37,588  

FirstService Corp.

    153       20,468  
 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Kokusai ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

 

 

Canada (continued)

   

Fortis Inc.

    1,575     $ 74,399  

Franco-Nevada Corp.

    653       83,614  

George Weston Ltd.

    269       32,107  

GFL Environmental Inc.

    615       17,021  

Gildan Activewear Inc.

    692       20,281  

Great-West Lifeco Inc.

    1,000       24,302  

Hydro One Ltd.(c)

    1,115       31,128  

iA Financial Corp. Inc.

    385       21,184  

IGM Financial Inc.

    280       8,130  

Imperial Oil Ltd.

    762       36,519  

Intact Financial Corp.

    615       91,538  

Ivanhoe Mines Ltd., Class A(b)

    2,037       12,662  

Keyera Corp.

    692       17,936  

Kinross Gold Corp.

    3,959       13,572  

Lightspeed Commerce Inc.(b)

    345       7,404  

Loblaw Companies Ltd.

    577       52,525  

Lundin Mining Corp.

    2,229       12,568  

Magna International Inc.

    962       61,429  

Manulife Financial Corp.

    6,340       116,051  

Metro Inc.

    885       49,007  

National Bank of Canada(a)

    1,153       80,900  

Northland Power Inc.

    653       21,407  

Nutrien Ltd.

    1,873       160,336  

Nuvei Corp.(b)(c)

    155       5,418  

Onex Corp.

    270       14,430  

Open Text Corp.

    884       36,159  

Pan American Silver Corp.

    654       13,309  

Parkland Corp.

    500       14,029  

Pembina Pipeline Corp.

    1,738       66,355  

Power Corp. of Canada

    1,998       54,297  

Quebecor Inc., Class B

    461       10,242  

Restaurant Brands International Inc.

    961       51,519  

RioCan REIT

    500       8,024  

Ritchie Bros Auctioneers Inc.

    385       27,750  

Rogers Communications Inc., Class B, NVS

    1,102       50,662  

Royal Bank of Canada

    4,729       461,101  

Saputo Inc.

    1,000       24,700  

Shaw Communications Inc., Class B, NVS

    1,575       42,605  

Shopify Inc., Class A(b)

    3,840       133,773  

Sun Life Financial Inc.

    1,921       89,198  

Suncor Energy Inc.

    4,752       161,276  

TC Energy Corp.

    3,305       176,200  

Teck Resources Ltd., Class B

    1,607       47,248  

TELUS Corp.

    1,499       34,509  

TFI International Inc.

    270       26,967  

Thomson Reuters Corp.

    606       68,046  

TMX Group Ltd.

    192       19,700  

Toromont Industries Ltd.

    270       22,740  

Toronto-Dominion Bank (The)

    6,085       395,260  

Tourmaline Oil Corp.

    1,038       65,034  

Waste Connections Inc.

    884       117,899  

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.

    204       19,099  

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.

    1,461       50,132  

WSP Global Inc.

    385       46,451  
   

 

 

 
          6,319,227  
Denmark — 0.8%            

AP Moller - Maersk A/S, Class A

    11       29,469  

AP Moller - Maersk A/S, Class B, NVS

    18       49,146  

Carlsberg A/S, Class B

    308       39,837  

Chr Hansen Holding A/S

    346       22,647  
Security   Shares     Value  

 

 

Denmark (continued)

   

Coloplast A/S, Class B

    384     $ 44,943  

Danske Bank A/S

    2,383       33,325  

Demant A/S(b)

    385       14,667  

DSV A/S

    639       107,672  

Genmab A/S(b)

    231       82,194  

GN Store Nord A/S

    423       14,731  

Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B

    5,624       655,048  

Novozymes A/S, Class B

    653       41,714  

Orsted A/S(c)

    615       71,596  

Pandora A/S

    347       25,779  

Rockwool A/S, Class B

    38       9,416  

Tryg A/S

    1,346       30,691  

Vestas Wind Systems A/S

    3,306       86,894  
   

 

 

 
          1,359,769  
Finland — 0.3%            

Elisa OYJ

    538       29,754  

Fortum OYJ

    1,575       17,678  

Kesko OYJ, Class B

    923       22,829  

Kone OYJ, Class B

    1,114       50,911  

Neste OYJ

    1,422       73,121  

Nokia OYJ

    17,671       92,041  

Nordea Bank Abp

    10,655       105,058  

Orion OYJ, Class B

    346       16,517  

Sampo OYJ, Class A

    1,729       74,698  

Stora Enso OYJ, Class R

    1,806       27,931  

UPM-Kymmene OYJ

    1,647       52,193  

Wartsila OYJ Abp

    1,460       12,828  
   

 

 

 
      575,559  
France — 3.2%            

Accor SA(b)

    654       16,971  

Aeroports de Paris(b)

    115       15,890  

Air Liquide SA

    1,739       239,082  

Airbus SE

    1,999       215,535  

Alstom SA(a)

    923       21,936  

Amundi SA(c)

    230       12,488  

ArcelorMittal SA

    2,070       51,075  

Arkema SA

    230       21,789  

AXA SA

    6,388       147,195  

BioMerieux

    154       16,669  

BNP Paribas SA

    3,710       175,287  

Bollore SE

    2,844       14,359  

Bouygues SA

    731       22,098  

Bureau Veritas SA

    884       24,381  

Capgemini SE

    539       102,807  

Carrefour SA

    1,960       33,402  

Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin SCA

    2,308       64,588  

Cie. de Saint-Gobain

    1,618       75,447  

Covivio

    192       12,143  

Credit Agricole SA

    3,887       35,814  

Danone SA

    2,263       124,780  

Dassault Aviation SA

    77       11,013  

Dassault Systemes SE

    2,305       98,865  

Edenred

    807       41,424  

Eiffage SA(a)

    269       25,243  

Electricite de France SA

    1,640       19,917  

Engie SA

    6,032       74,630  

EssilorLuxottica SA

    961       150,668  

Eurazeo SE

    154       11,000  

Eurofins Scientific SE

    424       33,054  
 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Kokusai ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

 

 

France (continued)

   

Gecina SA

    116     $ 11,894  

Getlink SE

    1,575       31,523  

Hermes International

    107       146,798  

Ipsen SA

    115       11,633  

Kering SA

    251       143,695  

Klepierre SA

    730       16,221  

La Francaise des Jeux SAEM(c)

    307       10,965  

Legrand SA

    943       77,202  

L’Oreal SA

    797       301,312  

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE

    940       652,693  

Orange SA

    6,878       70,282  

Pernod Ricard SA

    688       135,154  

Publicis Groupe SA

    731       38,900  

Remy Cointreau SA

    77       15,212  

Renault SA(b)

    653       19,305  

Safran SA

    1,149       126,293  

Sanofi

    3,798       377,421  

Sartorius Stedim Biotech

    103       41,204  

Schneider Electric SE

    1,783       246,596  

SEB SA

    77       6,483  

Societe Generale SA

    2,690       60,273  

Sodexo SA

    308       25,026  

Teleperformance

    193       64,539  

Thales SA

    347       43,153  

TotalEnergies SE

    8,280       422,920  

Ubisoft Entertainment SA(a)(b)

    308       13,113  

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield(a)(b)

    384       21,805  

Valeo

    846       18,172  

Veolia Environnement SA

    2,305       57,650  

Vinci SA

    1,768       169,478  

Vivendi SE

    2,421       22,983  

Wendel SE

    115       10,585  

Worldline SA/France(b)(c)

    731       32,265  
   

 

 

 
          5,352,298  
Germany — 2.0%            

adidas AG

    589       101,892  

Allianz SE, Registered

    1,384       251,343  

Aroundtown SA(a)

    3,151       10,105  

BASF SE

    3,036       135,300  

Bayer AG, Registered

    3,275       191,031  

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

    1,115       91,110  

Bechtle AG

    270       12,489  

Beiersdorf AG

    346       35,681  

Brenntag SE

    538       37,792  

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG, Bearer

    115       16,783  

Commerzbank AG(b)

    3,766       25,801  

Continental AG

    347       24,721  

Covestro AG(c)

    615       20,741  

Daimler Truck Holding AG(b)

    1,422       38,856  

Delivery Hero SE(b)(c)

    538       25,957  

Deutsche Bank AG, Registered

    6,918       60,511  

Deutsche Boerse AG

    653       113,991  

Deutsche Lufthansa AG, Registered(a)(b)

    1,653       10,176  

Deutsche Post AG, Registered

    3,383       135,117  

Deutsche Telekom AG, Registered

    10,946       207,963  

E.ON SE

    7,647       68,740  

Evonik Industries AG

    769       16,402  

Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA

    654       24,246  

Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA

    1,422       36,387  

GEA Group AG

    422       15,752  
Security   Shares     Value  

 

 

Germany (continued)

   

Hannover Rueck SE

    231     $ 32,767  

HeidelbergCement AG

    500       25,468  

HelloFresh SE(b)

    615       16,998  

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

    384       24,213  

Infineon Technologies AG

    4,459       122,286  

KION Group AG

    269       12,270  

Knorr-Bremse AG

    269       16,026  

LEG Immobilien SE

    231       20,985  

Mercedes-Benz Group AG

    2,617       154,335  

Merck KGaA

    423       80,565  

MTU Aero Engines AG

    192       37,116  

Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG in Muenchen, Registered

    462       104,738  

Nemetschek SE

    192       12,854  

Puma SE

    346       23,363  

QIAGEN NV(b)

    769       38,540  

Rational AG

    17       11,850  

Rheinmetall AG

    147       26,956  

RWE AG

    2,074       85,320  

SAP SE

    3,487       325,242  

Scout24 SE(c)

    211       12,063  

Siemens AG, Registered

    2,594       289,345  

Siemens Healthineers AG(c)

    923       47,298  

Symrise AG

    423       49,358  

Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG

    2,728       7,253  

Uniper SE(a)

    308       2,058  

United Internet AG, Registered

    205       5,400  

Volkswagen AG

    77       15,251  

Vonovia SE

    2,316       77,169  

Zalando SE(b)(c)

    769       21,650  
   

 

 

 
          3,407,624  
Hong Kong — 0.9%            

AIA Group Ltd.

    41,000       411,912  

BOC Hong Kong Holdings Ltd.

    12,500       45,216  

Budweiser Brewing Co. APAC Ltd.(c)

    7,600       21,044  

Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Ltd.

    7,600       15,031  

CK Asset Holdings Ltd.

    6,836       48,397  

CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd.

    8,836       58,612  

CK Infrastructure Holdings Ltd.

    2,000       12,542  

CLP Holdings Ltd.

    5,500       46,638  

ESR Group Ltd.(b)(c)

    7,800       20,283  

Futu Holdings Ltd., ADR(b)

    171       7,114  

Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd.

    7,000       41,643  

Hang Lung Properties Ltd.

    7,000       12,771  

Hang Seng Bank Ltd.

    2,600       41,940  

Henderson Land Development Co. Ltd.

    4,523       15,745  

HK Electric Investments & HK Electric Investments Ltd., Class SS

    9,000       8,140  

HKT Trust & HKT Ltd., Class SS

    12,740       17,850  

Hong Kong & China Gas Co. Ltd.

    38,618       40,786  

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd.

    4,100       188,151  

Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd.

    3,800       19,753  

Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd.

    700       36,971  

Link REIT

    6,700       56,108  

MTR Corp. Ltd.

    5,000       26,477  

New World Development Co. Ltd.

    5,583       18,669  

Power Assets Holdings Ltd.

    4,500       29,465  

Sands China Ltd.(b)

    8,000       18,764  

Sino Land Co. Ltd.

    12,000       17,830  

SITC International Holdings Co. Ltd.

    4,000       13,620  
 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Kokusai ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Hong Kong (continued)

   

Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd.

    4,500     $ 53,717  

Swire Pacific Ltd., Class A

    1,500       8,543  

Swire Properties Ltd.

    4,000       9,531  

Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd.

    4,393       48,747  

WH Group Ltd.(c)

    27,000       20,448  

Wharf Real Estate Investment Co. Ltd.

    6,000       26,707  

Xinyi Glass Holdings Ltd.

    5,000       9,862  
   

 

 

 
          1,469,027  
Ireland — 0.6%            

CRH PLC

    2,503       96,051  

Flutter Entertainment PLC, Class DI(b)

    539       54,115  

James Hardie Industries PLC

    1,500       37,045  

Kerry Group PLC, Class A

    539       56,892  

Kingspan Group PLC

    538       34,824  

Linde PLC

    1,712       517,024  

Seagate Technology Holdings PLC

    730       58,385  

Smurfit Kappa Group PLC

    885       32,079  

STERIS PLC

    346       78,075  

Trane Technologies PLC

    807       118,621  
   

 

 

 
      1,083,111  
Israel — 0.2%            

Azrieli Group Ltd.

    154       12,344  

Bank Hapoalim BM

    4,010       37,373  

Bank Leumi Le-Israel BM

    4,896       47,607  

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.(b)

    346       43,112  

CyberArk Software Ltd.(a)(b)

    169       21,992  

Elbit Systems Ltd.

    77       17,767  

ICL Group Ltd.

    2,459       22,407  

Isracard Ltd.

    1       2  

Israel Discount Bank Ltd., Class A

    4,151       23,602  

Kornit Digital Ltd.(b)

    154       4,190  

Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Ltd.

    424       15,763  

Nice Ltd.(b)

    231       49,318  

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., ADR(b)

    3,689       34,603  

Tower Semiconductor Ltd.(b)

    369       17,589  

Wix.com Ltd.(b)

    193       11,451  

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.

    284       14,149  
   

 

 

 
      373,269  
Italy — 0.6%            

Amplifon SpA

    423       13,988  

Assicurazioni Generali SpA

    3,613       54,013  

Atlantia SpA

    1,690       39,057  

DiaSorin SpA

    77       10,706  

Enel SpA

    27,774       140,016  

Eni SpA

    8,214       98,737  

Ferrari NV

    427       90,679  

FinecoBank Banca Fineco SpA

    2,072       25,751  

Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA(c)

    845       8,880  

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA

    56,511       100,353  

Mediobanca Banca di Credito Finanziario SpA

    2,190       18,783  

Moncler SpA

    615       30,829  

Nexi SpA(b)(c)

    2,186       19,853  

Poste Italiane SpA(c)

    1,806       15,171  

Prysmian SpA

    766       24,356  

Recordati Industria Chimica e Farmaceutica SpA

    384       17,030  

Snam SpA

    6,301       31,616  

Stellantis NV

    7,526       108,075  

Telecom Italia SpA/Milano(b)

    30,041       6,665  

Tenaris SA

    1,614       22,586  
Security   Shares     Value  

Italy (continued)

   

Terna - Rete Elettrica Nazionale

    4,535     $ 34,719  

UniCredit SpA

    6,919       68,427  
   

 

 

 
      980,290  
Malta — 0.0%            

BGP Holdings PLC, NVS(b)(d)

    38,252        
   

 

 

 

Netherlands — 1.4%

   

ABN AMRO Bank NV, CVA(c)

    1,575       16,062  

Adyen NV(b)(c)

    71       127,713  

Aegon NV

    6,456       28,356  

AerCap Holdings NV(b)

    453       20,322  

Akzo Nobel NV

    615       41,390  

Argenx SE(b)

    154       56,256  

ASM International NV

    154       47,304  

ASML Holding NV

    1,358       780,521  

Davide Campari-Milano NV

    2,036       22,603  

Euronext NV(c)

    307       25,014  

EXOR NV

    347       24,405  

Heineken Holding NV

    278       21,967  

Heineken NV

    846       83,404  

IMCD NV

    192       30,749  

ING Groep NV

    13,341       129,592  

JDE Peet’s NV

    269       7,802  

Just Eat Takeaway.com NV(b)(c)

    615       11,273  

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV

    3,497       96,303  

Koninklijke DSM NV

    577       92,406  

Koninklijke KPN NV

    11,526       38,024  

Koninklijke Philips NV

    2,998       62,047  

NN Group NV

    884       41,479  

NXP Semiconductors NV

    884       162,550  

OCI NV

    356       12,359  

Prosus NV, Class N

    2,825       184,289  

Randstad NV

    423       21,380  

Universal Music Group NV

    2,421       54,803  

Wolters Kluwer NV

    923       100,240  
   

 

 

 
          2,340,613  
New Zealand — 0.1%            

Auckland International Airport Ltd.(b)

    3,383       15,886  

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp. Ltd.

    1,960       26,210  

Mercury NZ Ltd.

    2,344       8,966  

Meridian Energy Ltd.

    4,574       14,354  

Spark New Zealand Ltd.

    6,032       19,396  

Xero Ltd.(b)

    416       27,406  
   

 

 

 
      112,218  
Norway — 0.2%            

Adevinta ASA(b)

    808       6,144  

Aker BP ASA

    1,118       38,846  

DNB Bank ASA

    2,998       59,138  

Equinor ASA

    3,321       127,871  

Gjensidige Forsikring ASA

    693       14,495  

Kongsberg Gruppen ASA

    302       11,128  

Mowi ASA

    1,482       34,197  

Norsk Hydro ASA

    4,534       30,719  

Orkla ASA

    2,767       23,886  

Salmar ASA

    199       14,254  

Telenor ASA

    2,536       30,798  

Yara International ASA

    577       24,590  
   

 

 

 
      416,066  
 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Kokusai ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Portugal — 0.1%

   

EDP - Energias de Portugal SA

    8,914     $ 45,095  

Galp Energia SGPS SA

    1,767       18,652  

Jeronimo Martins SGPS SA

    961       22,244  
   

 

 

 
      85,991  
Singapore — 0.4%            

Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust

    11,477       24,704  

CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust

    15,431       24,377  

Capitaland Investment Ltd/Singapore

    7,700       21,909  

City Developments Ltd.

    1,600       8,989  

DBS Group Holdings Ltd.

    6,100       139,192  

Genting Singapore Ltd.

    19,300       11,272  

Grab Holdings Ltd., Class A(a)(b)

    3,638       10,732  

Keppel Corp. Ltd.

    4,300       21,484  

Mapletree Commercial Trust

    7,700       10,607  

Mapletree Logistics Trust

    11,443       14,605  

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd.

    11,525       97,671  

Sea Ltd., ADR(a)(b)

    1,213       92,576  

Singapore Airlines Ltd.(b)

    6,100       24,132  

Singapore Exchange Ltd.

    1,200       8,602  

Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd.

    7,200       20,993  

Singapore Telecommunications Ltd.

    26,900       50,870  

United Overseas Bank Ltd.

    3,900       77,810  

UOL Group Ltd.

    1,600       8,645  

Venture Corp. Ltd.

    900       11,466  

Wilmar International Ltd.

    7,700       22,437  
   

 

 

 
          703,073  
Spain — 0.7%            

Acciona SA

    83       17,079  

ACS Actividades de Construccion y Servicios SA

    803       19,302  

Aena SME SA(b)(c)

    229       28,966  

Amadeus IT Group SA(b)

    1,499       87,407  

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA

    22,706       102,896  

Banco Santander SA

    58,683       146,817  

CaixaBank SA

    15,136       45,449  

Cellnex Telecom SA(c)

    1,731       77,426  

EDP Renovaveis SA

    962       25,021  

Enagas SA

    594       11,725  

Endesa SA

    1,039       19,044  

Ferrovial SA

    1,470       39,364  

Grifols SA

    1,039       15,161  

Iberdrola SA

    19,769       211,103  

Iberdrola SA, NVS

    549       5,854  

Industria de Diseno Textil SA

    3,792       92,096  

Naturgy Energy Group SA

    654       19,183  

Red Electrica Corp. SA

    961       18,894  

Repsol SA

    4,879       60,784  

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy SA(b)

    808       14,867  

Telefonica SA

    18,407       82,163  
   

 

 

 
      1,140,601  
Sweden — 1.0%            

Alfa Laval AB

    1,153       34,477  

Assa Abloy AB, Class B

    3,506       82,833  

Atlas Copco AB, Class A

    9,224       107,823  

Atlas Copco AB, Class B

    5,380       55,886  

Boliden AB

    884       29,542  

Electrolux AB, Class B

    653       9,419  

Embracer Group AB(a)(b)

    1,764       13,443  

Epiroc AB, Class A

    2,306       40,774  

Epiroc AB, Class B

    1,345       21,363  
Security   Shares     Value  

Sweden (continued)

   

EQT AB

    1,038     $ 28,175  

Essity AB, Class B

    2,037       51,852  

Evolution AB(c)

    577       55,987  

Fastighets AB Balder, Class B(b)

    2,076       13,262  

Getinge AB, Class B

    769       17,353  

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB, Class B

    2,421       30,976  

Hexagon AB, Class B

    6,417       75,557  

Holmen AB, Class B

    317       13,026  

Husqvarna AB, Class B

    1,077       8,583  

Industrivarden AB, Class A

    423       11,037  

Industrivarden AB, Class C

    500       12,900  

Indutrade AB

    924       21,717  

Investment AB Latour, Class B

    500       12,441  

Investor AB, Class A

    1,690       34,747  

Investor AB, Class B

    6,147       114,714  

Kinnevik AB, Class B(b)

    846       15,238  

L E Lundbergforetagen AB, Class B

    270       12,814  

Lifco AB, Class B

    770       14,989  

Nibe Industrier AB, Class B

    4,842       48,779  

Sagax AB, Class B

    538       13,865  

Sandvik AB

    3,728       68,693  

Securitas AB, Class B

    1,153       11,659  

Sinch AB(a)(b)(c)

    1,499       3,801  

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB, Class A

    5,340       57,850  

Skanska AB, Class B

    1,269       21,649  

SKF AB, Class B

    1,384       23,292  

Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA, Class B

    1,922       28,099  

Svenska Handelsbanken AB, Class A

    4,585       41,228  

Swedbank AB, Class A

    3,113       43,115  

Swedish Match AB

    4,987       52,206  

Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB(b)

    571       12,540  

Tele2 AB, Class B

    2,206       25,201  

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Class B

    9,990       75,986  

Telia Co. AB

    8,952       33,072  

Volvo AB, Class A

    692       12,894  

Volvo AB, Class B

    5,103       91,619  

Volvo Car AB, Class B(a)(b)

    2,015       15,003  
   

 

 

 
          1,621,479  
Switzerland — 3.2%            

ABB Ltd., Registered

    5,533       168,201  

Adecco Group AG, Registered

    577       20,326  

Alcon Inc.

    1,698       133,640  

Bachem Holding AG, Class A

    80       5,395  

Baloise Holding AG, Registered

    154       24,537  

Barry Callebaut AG, Registered

    12       26,588  

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG, Participation Certificates, NVS

    4       44,235  

Cie. Financiere Richemont SA, Class A, Registered

    1,725       207,996  

Clariant AG, Registered

    615       11,522  

Coca-Cola HBC AG, Class DI

    654       16,096  

Credit Suisse Group AG, Registered

    8,873       51,610  

EMS-Chemie Holding AG, Registered

    24       19,058  

Geberit AG, Registered

    116       61,094  

Givaudan SA, Registered

    31       108,362  

Holcim AG

    1,808       84,775  

Julius Baer Group Ltd.

    752       38,886  

Kuehne + Nagel International AG, Registered

    192       51,710  

Logitech International SA, Registered

    615       34,601  

Lonza Group AG, Registered

    254       154,369  

Nestle SA, Registered

    9,468       1,160,088  
 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Kokusai ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Switzerland (continued)

   

Novartis AG, Registered

    7,317     $ 628,747  

Partners Group Holding AG

    72       78,606  

Roche Holding AG, Bearer

    103       41,989  

Roche Holding AG, NVS

    2,346       778,883  

Schindler Holding AG, Participation Certificates, NVS

    154       30,101  

Schindler Holding AG, Registered

    77       14,621  

SGS SA, Registered

    20       48,809  

Siemens Energy AG(b)

    1,307       21,719  

Sika AG, Registered

    499       123,297  

Sonova Holding AG, Registered

    192       69,155  

STMicroelectronics NV

    2,228       84,315  

Straumann Holding AG

    390       52,748  

Swatch Group AG (The), Bearer

    115       30,615  

Swatch Group AG (The), Registered

    154       7,691  

Swiss Life Holding AG, Registered

    101       53,503  

Swiss Prime Site AG, Registered

    307       27,957  

Swiss Re AG

    962       72,185  

Swisscom AG, Registered

    94       50,820  

TE Connectivity Ltd.

    1,076       143,893  

Temenos AG, Registered

    231       18,335  

UBS Group AG, Registered

    11,955       195,349  

VAT Group AG(c)

    78       22,711  

Vifor Pharma AG (b)

    154       26,906  

Zurich Insurance Group AG

    519       226,558  
   

 

 

 
          5,272,602  
United Kingdom — 4.4%            

3i Group PLC

    3,382       52,549  

abrdn PLC

    7,032       14,257  

Admiral Group PLC

    693       16,196  

Amcor PLC

    5,148       66,667  

Anglo American PLC

    4,212       152,242  

Antofagasta PLC

    1,192       16,961  

Ashtead Group PLC

    1,537       86,517  

Associated British Foods PLC

    1,230       25,123  

AstraZeneca PLC

    5,222       686,908  

Auto Trader Group PLC(c)

    3,671       28,302  

AVEVA Group PLC

    385       11,138  

Aviva PLC

    8,774       42,491  

BAE Systems PLC

    10,372       97,484  

Barclays PLC

    56,819       108,840  

Barratt Developments PLC

    3,306       20,271  

Berkeley Group Holdings PLC

    423       21,921  

BP PLC

    64,805       317,172  

British American Tobacco PLC

    7,271       284,904  

British Land Co. PLC (The)

    3,306       19,878  

BT Group PLC

    23,669       46,730  

Bunzl PLC

    1,192       44,737  

Burberry Group PLC

    1,422       31,261  

Clarivate PLC(a)(b)

    1,153       16,707  

CNH Industrial NV

    3,343       43,067  

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC

    653       35,340  

Compass Group PLC

    5,736       134,431  

Croda International PLC

    500       45,725  

DCC PLC

    346       22,590  

Diageo PLC

    7,726       365,995  

Entain PLC(b)

    1,780       26,193  

Experian PLC

    2,997       104,932  

Ferguson PLC

    731       91,959  

GSK PLC

    13,651       286,810  

Haleon PLC(b)

    17,064       60,638  
Security   Shares     Value  

United Kingdom (continued)

   

Halma PLC

    1,307     $ 36,809  

Hargreaves Lansdown PLC

    1,191       12,330  

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC

    692       14,627  

HSBC Holdings PLC

    67,638       423,682  

Imperial Brands PLC

    2,894       63,542  

Informa PLC(b)

    5,455       39,672  

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC

    572       33,905  

Intertek Group PLC

    577       30,838  

J Sainsbury PLC

    5,379       14,510  

JD Sports Fashion PLC

    9,337       14,831  

Johnson Matthey PLC

    692       18,092  

Kingfisher PLC

    7,378       23,343  

Land Securities Group PLC

    2,613       23,350  

Legal & General Group PLC

    19,670       62,816  

Lloyds Banking Group PLC

    228,938       126,753  

London Stock Exchange Group PLC

    1,121       109,401  

M&G PLC

    9,106       23,737  

Melrose Industries PLC

    14,752       29,039  

Mondi PLC

    1,690       32,071  

National Grid PLC

    11,870       163,445  

NatWest Group PLC

    19,747       59,977  

Next PLC

    424       35,299  

Ocado Group PLC(a)(b)

    1,538       15,811  

Pearson PLC

    2,459       22,759  

Persimmon PLC

    1,039       23,966  

Phoenix Group Holdings PLC

    2,902       22,864  

Prudential PLC

    8,812       108,691  

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC

    2,319       188,105  

RELX PLC

    6,448       190,922  

Rentokil Initial PLC

    6,455       42,622  

Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC(b)

    28,081       30,691  

Royalty Pharma PLC, Class A

    1,153       50,144  

Sage Group PLC (The)

    3,690       31,801  

Schroders PLC

    423       15,343  

Segro PLC

    3,959       52,963  

Severn Trent PLC

    807       29,013  

Shell PLC

    25,410           677,845  

Smith & Nephew PLC

    2,997       38,425  

Smiths Group PLC

    1,346       25,402  

Spirax-Sarco Engineering PLC

    269       39,249  

SSE PLC

    3,675       79,374  

St. James’s Place PLC

    1,806       27,128  

Standard Chartered PLC

    8,414       57,995  

Taylor Wimpey PLC

    13,794       21,470  

Tesco PLC

    25,469       81,683  

Unilever PLC

    8,679       422,692  

United Utilities Group PLC

    2,267       30,121  

Vodafone Group PLC

    87,416       128,821  

Whitbread PLC

    692       22,026  

WPP PLC

    3,630       39,176  
   

 

 

 
          7,336,107  
United States — 72.9%            

3M Co.

    1,900       272,156  

A O Smith Corp.

    385       24,359  

Abbott Laboratories

    5,890       641,068  

AbbVie Inc.

    5,907       847,714  

Abiomed Inc.(b)

    154       45,124  

Accenture PLC, Class A

    2,111       646,515  

Activision Blizzard Inc.

    2,613       208,909  

Adobe Inc.(b)

    1,575       645,939  
 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Kokusai ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

United States (continued)

   

Advance Auto Parts Inc.

    185     $ 35,820  

Advanced Micro Devices Inc.(b)

    5,460       515,806  

AES Corp. (The)

    2,113       46,951  

Affirm Holdings Inc.(b)

    560       15,030  

Aflac Inc.

    2,048       117,350  

Agilent Technologies Inc.

    999       133,966  

Air Products and Chemicals Inc.

    735       182,449  

Airbnb Inc., Class A(b)

    1,130       125,407  

Akamai Technologies Inc.(b)

    538       51,766  

Albemarle Corp.

    385       94,059  

Alcoa Corp.

    624       31,755  

Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc.

    499       82,724  

Align Technology Inc.(b)

    237       66,590  

Alleghany Corp.(b)

    50       41,874  

Allegion PLC

    270       28,539  

Alliant Energy Corp.

    790       48,135  

Allstate Corp. (The)

    933       109,133  

Ally Financial Inc.

    1,062       35,120  

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.(b)

    385       54,685  

Alphabet Inc., Class A(b)

    20,160           2,345,011  

Alphabet Inc., Class C, NVS(b)

    18,980       2,213,827  

Altria Group Inc.

    6,030       264,476  

Amazon.com Inc.(b)

    30,660       4,137,567  

AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc., Class A(b)

    1,690       24,606  

AMERCO

    38       20,409  

Ameren Corp.

    846       78,780  

American Electric Power Co. Inc.

    1,690       166,566  

American Express Co.

    2,148       330,835  

American Financial Group Inc./OH

    261       34,890  

American Homes 4 Rent, Class A

    1,058       40,077  

American International Group Inc.

    2,699       139,727  

American Tower Corp.

    1,539       416,807  

American Water Works Co. Inc.

    615       95,596  

Ameriprise Financial Inc.

    353       95,282  

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

    552       80,553  

AMETEK Inc.

    801       98,924  

Amgen Inc.

    1,855       459,057  

Amphenol Corp., Class A

    2,037       157,114  

Analog Devices Inc.

    1,731       297,663  

Annaly Capital Management Inc.

    5,033       34,627  

Ansys Inc.(b)

    307       85,650  

Aon PLC, Class A

    729       212,168  

APA Corp.

    1,173       43,600  

Apollo Global Management Inc.

    1,268       72,403  

Apple Inc.

    54,575       8,868,983  

Applied Materials Inc.

    2,992       317,092  

AppLovin Corp., Class A(a)(b)

    402       14,287  

Aptiv PLC(b)

    923       96,813  

Aramark

    846       28,256  

Arch Capital Group Ltd.

    1,204       53,458  

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.

    1,921       159,001  

Arista Networks Inc.(b)

    852       99,369  

Arrow Electronics Inc.(b)

    231       29,607  

Arthur J Gallagher & Co.

    714       127,799  

Assurant Inc.

    193       33,926  

AT&T Inc.

    23,856       448,016  

Atmos Energy Corp.

    462       56,082  

Autodesk Inc.(b)

    731       158,130  

Automatic Data Processing Inc.

    1,422       342,873  

AutoZone Inc.(b)

    70       149,617  
Security   Shares     Value  

United States (continued)

   

Avalara Inc.(b)

    307     $ 26,838  

AvalonBay Communities Inc.(a)

    462       98,840  

Avantor Inc.(b)

    2,063       59,868  

Avery Dennison Corp.

    269       51,234  

Baker Hughes Co.

    3,224       82,825  

Ball Corp.

    1,076       79,000  

Bank of America Corp.

    24,256       820,095  

Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The)

    2,580       112,127  

Bath & Body Works Inc.

    808       28,716  

Baxter International Inc.

    1,720       100,895  

Becton Dickinson and Co.

    961       234,782  

Bentley Systems Inc., Class B(a)

    577       22,849  

Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Class B(b)

    4,312           1,296,187  

Best Buy Co. Inc.

    769       59,205  

Bill.com Holdings Inc.(b)

    339       45,792  

Biogen Inc.(b)

    500       107,530  

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.(b)

    615       52,921  

Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc., Class A(b)

    77       43,371  

Bio-Techne Corp.

    139       53,554  

Black Knight Inc.(b)

    501       32,906  

BlackRock Inc.(e)

    513       343,289  

Blackstone Inc., NVS

    2,319       236,700  

Block Inc.(b)

    22       1,698  

Block Inc.(a)(b)

    1,734       131,888  

Boeing Co. (The)(b)

    1,836       292,493  

Booking Holdings Inc.(b)

    138       267,125  

Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp.

    403       38,680  

BorgWarner Inc.

    884       33,999  

Boston Properties Inc.

    533       48,588  

Boston Scientific Corp.(b)

    4,723       193,879  

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

    7,280       537,118  

Broadcom Inc.

    1,368       732,537  

Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc.

    385       61,812  

Brown & Brown Inc.

    859       55,921  

Brown-Forman Corp., Class B

    1,038       77,040  

Bunge Ltd.

    500       46,165  

Burlington Stores Inc.(b)

    231       32,601  

Cable One Inc.(a)

    18       24,780  

Cadence Design Systems Inc.(b)

    923       171,752  

Caesars Entertainment Inc.(b)

    693       31,663  

Camden Property Trust

    302       42,612  

Campbell Soup Co.

    797       39,332  

Capital One Financial Corp.

    1,359       149,259  

Cardinal Health Inc.

    1,000       59,560  

Carlyle Group Inc. (The)

    723       28,132  

CarMax Inc.(b)

    539       53,652  

Carnival Corp.(b)

    3,015       27,316  

Carrier Global Corp.

    2,808       113,808  

Carvana Co., Class A(a)(b)

    231       6,734  

Catalent Inc.(b)

    577       65,259  

Caterpillar Inc.

    1,790       354,868  

Cboe Global Markets Inc.

    356       43,923  

CBRE Group Inc., Class A(b)

    1,115       95,466  

CDW Corp./DE

    427       77,513  

Celanese Corp.

    384       45,124  

Centene Corp.(b)

    1,987       184,731  

CenterPoint Energy Inc.

    2,075       65,757  

Ceridian HCM Holding Inc.(a)(b)

    461       25,249  

CF Industries Holdings Inc.

    679       64,838  

CH Robinson Worldwide Inc.

    461       51,033  
 

 

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iShares® MSCI Kokusai ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

United States (continued)

   

Charles River Laboratories International Inc.(b)

    155     $ 38,834  

Charles Schwab Corp. (The)

    4,879       336,895  

Charter Communications Inc., Class A(b)

    403       174,136  

Cheniere Energy Inc.

    780       116,672  

Chevron Corp.

    6,559           1,074,233  

Chewy Inc., Class A(a)(b)

    269       10,440  

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc.(a)(b)

    94       147,037  

Chubb Ltd.

    1,422       268,246  

Church & Dwight Co. Inc.

    846       74,423  

Cigna Corp.

    1,061       292,157  

Cincinnati Financial Corp.

    538       52,369  

Cintas Corp.

    308       131,051  

Cisco Systems Inc.

    13,874       629,463  

Citigroup Inc.

    6,627       343,941  

Citizens Financial Group Inc.

    1,746       66,296  

Citrix Systems Inc.

    389       39,449  

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.(b)

    1,774       31,418  

Clorox Co. (The)

    423       59,998  

Cloudflare Inc., Class A(b)

    876       44,080  

CME Group Inc.

    1,200       239,376  

CMS Energy Corp.

    962       66,118  

Coca-Cola Co. (The)

    13,755       882,658  

Cognex Corp.

    615       31,353  

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A

    1,767       120,085  

Coinbase Global Inc., Class A(a)(b)

    405       25,499  

Colgate-Palmolive Co.

    2,715       213,779  

Comcast Corp., Class A

    15,108       566,852  

Conagra Brands Inc.

    1,652       56,515  

ConocoPhillips

    4,340       422,846  

Consolidated Edison Inc.

    1,153       114,458  

Constellation Brands Inc., Class A

    542       133,500  

Constellation Energy Corp.

    1,115       73,702  

Cooper Companies Inc. (The)

    177       57,879  

Copart Inc.(b)

    730       93,513  

Corning Inc.

    2,767       101,715  

Corteva Inc.

    2,373       136,566  

CoStar Group Inc.(b)

    1,278       92,770  

Costco Wholesale Corp.

    1,481       801,665  

Coterra Energy Inc.

    2,623       80,238  

Coupa Software Inc.(a)(b)

    231       15,112  

Crowdstrike Holdings Inc., Class A(b)

    670       123,012  

Crown Castle International Corp.

    1,432       258,705  

Crown Holdings Inc.

    384       39,045  

CSX Corp.

    7,456       241,052  

Cummins Inc.

    459       101,581  

CVS Health Corp.

    4,383       419,365  

Danaher Corp.

    2,294       668,632  

Darden Restaurants Inc.

    424       52,784  

Datadog Inc., Class A(b)

    735       74,977  

DaVita Inc.(b)

    193       16,243  

Deere & Co.

    988       339,062  

Dell Technologies Inc., Class C

    962       43,348  

Delta Air Lines Inc.(b)

    500       15,900  

DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc.

    692       25,023  

Devon Energy Corp.

    2,102       132,111  

Dexcom Inc.(b)

    1,268       104,077  

Diamondback Energy Inc.

    577       73,868  

Digital Realty Trust Inc.

    961       127,284  

Discover Financial Services

    923       93,223  

DISH Network Corp., Class A(b)

    807       14,018  
Security   Shares     Value  

United States (continued)

   

DocuSign Inc.(b)

    623     $ 39,860  

Dollar General Corp.

    770       191,291  

Dollar Tree Inc.(b)

    769       127,162  

Dominion Energy Inc.

    2,757       226,019  

Domino’s Pizza Inc.

    116       45,485  

DoorDash Inc., Class A(b)

    643       44,849  

Dover Corp.

    462       61,760  

Dow Inc.

    2,498       132,919  

DR Horton Inc.

    1,115       87,003  

Dropbox Inc., Class A(b)

    1,000       22,740  

DTE Energy Co.

    628       81,828  

Duke Energy Corp.

    2,551       280,431  

Duke Realty Corp.

    1,307       81,766  

DuPont de Nemours Inc.

    1,691       103,540  

Dynatrace Inc.(b)

    616       23,180  

Eastman Chemical Co.

    461       44,224  

Eaton Corp. PLC

    1,346           199,733  

eBay Inc.

    1,929       93,807  

Ecolab Inc.

    848       140,064  

Edison International

    1,234       83,628  

Edwards Lifesciences Corp.(b)

    2,113       212,441  

Elanco Animal Health Inc.(b)

    1,462       29,620  

Electronic Arts Inc.

    935       122,700  

Elevance Health Inc.

    806       384,543  

Eli Lilly & Co.

    2,704       891,482  

Emerson Electric Co.

    1,999       180,050  

Enphase Energy Inc.(b)

    429       121,913  

Entegris Inc.

    461       50,664  

Entergy Corp.

    693       79,785  

EOG Resources Inc.

    1,966       218,659  

EPAM Systems Inc.(b)

    192       67,056  

EQT Corp.

    1,146       50,458  

Equifax Inc.

    423       88,369  

Equinix Inc.

    308       216,752  

Equitable Holdings Inc.

    1,435       40,797  

Equity LifeStyle Properties Inc.

    535       39,333  

Equity Residential

    1,223       95,871  

Erie Indemnity Co., Class A, NVS

    77       15,659  

Essential Utilities Inc.

    733       38,072  

Essex Property Trust Inc.

    221       63,323  

Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (The), Class A

    768       209,741  

Etsy Inc.(a)(b)

    423       43,874  

Everest Re Group Ltd.

    122       31,885  

Evergy Inc.

    808       55,154  

Eversource Energy

    1,136       100,218  

Exact Sciences Corp.(a)(b)

    538       24,264  

Exelon Corp.

    3,343       155,416  

Expedia Group Inc.(b)

    499       52,919  

Expeditors International of Washington Inc.

    577       61,306  

Extra Space Storage Inc.

    461       87,369  

Exxon Mobil Corp.

    14,139       1,370,493  

F5 Inc.(b)

    193       32,300  

FactSet Research Systems Inc.

    126       54,140  

Fair Isaac Corp.(b)

    92       42,507  

Fastenal Co.

    1,851       95,067  

FedEx Corp.

    846       197,194  

Fidelity National Financial Inc.

    962       38,442  

Fidelity National Information Services Inc.

    2,036       207,998  

Fifth Third Bancorp

    2,268       77,384  

First Citizens BancShares Inc./NC, Class A

    39       29,511  
 

 

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(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

United States (continued)

   

First Republic Bank/CA

    577     $ 93,884  

FirstEnergy Corp.

    1,767       72,624  

Fiserv Inc.(b)

    2,047       216,327  

FleetCor Technologies Inc.(b)

    269       59,204  

FMC Corp.

    390       43,329  

Ford Motor Co.

    13,141           193,041  

Fortinet Inc.(b)

    2,290       136,599  

Fortive Corp.

    1,191       76,760  

Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc., NVS

    423       29,475  

Fox Corp., Class A, NVS

    1,038       34,368  

Fox Corp., Class B

    577       17,829  

Franklin Resources Inc.

    1,076       29,536  

Freeport-McMoRan Inc.

    4,859       153,301  

Garmin Ltd.

    538       52,520  

Gartner Inc.(b)

    270       71,680  

Generac Holdings Inc.(b)

    200       53,660  

General Dynamics Corp.

    776       175,896  

General Electric Co.

    3,732       275,832  

General Mills Inc.

    2,075       155,189  

General Motors Co.(b)

    4,566       165,563  

Genuine Parts Co.

    500       76,435  

Gilead Sciences Inc.

    4,228       252,623  

Global Payments Inc.

    934       114,247  

Globe Life Inc.

    308       31,025  

GoDaddy Inc., Class A(b)

    615       45,621  

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (The)

    1,129       376,397  

Guidewire Software Inc.(b)

    270       20,984  

Halliburton Co.

    2,997       87,812  

Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. (The)

    1,086       70,014  

Hasbro Inc.

    462       36,369  

HCA Healthcare Inc.

    804       170,786  

Healthcare Realty Trust Inc.

    1,273       33,416  

Healthpeak Properties Inc.

    1,690       46,695  

HEICO Corp.(a)

    122       19,241  

HEICO Corp., Class A

    231       29,494  

Henry Schein Inc.(b)

    500       39,415  

Hershey Co. (The)

    506       115,348  

Hess Corp.

    894       100,548  

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.

    4,614       65,703  

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.

    922       118,081  

Hologic Inc.(b)

    846       60,387  

Home Depot Inc. (The)

    3,488       1,049,679  

Honeywell International Inc.

    2,290       440,733  

Horizon Therapeutics PLC(b)

    769       63,804  

Hormel Foods Corp.

    1,000       49,340  

Host Hotels & Resorts Inc.

    2,536       45,166  

Howmet Aerospace Inc.

    1,230       45,670  

HP Inc.

    3,588       119,803  

HubSpot Inc.(b)

    154       47,432  

Humana Inc.

    425       204,850  

Huntington Bancshares Inc./OH

    4,994       66,370  

Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc.

    154       33,393  

IAC/InterActiveCorp.(b)

    270       18,495  

IDEX Corp.

    235       49,056  

IDEXX Laboratories Inc.(b)

    284       113,367  

Illinois Tool Works Inc.

    1,040       216,070  

Illumina Inc.(b)

    536       116,140  

Incyte Corp.(b)

    616       47,851  

Ingersoll Rand Inc.

    1,469       73,156  

Insulet Corp.(a)(b)

    231       57,242  
Security   Shares     Value  

United States (continued)

   

Intel Corp.

    13,599     $ 493,780  

Intercontinental Exchange Inc.

    1,837       187,356  

International Business Machines Corp.

    3,003       392,762  

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.

    846       104,946  

International Paper Co.

    1,192       50,982  

Interpublic Group of Companies Inc. (The)

    1,269       37,905  

Intuit Inc.

    898       409,641  

Intuitive Surgical Inc.(b)

    1,184       272,521  

Invesco Ltd.

    1,158       20,543  

Invitation Homes Inc.

    1,960       76,499  

IQVIA Holdings Inc.(b)

    653       156,896  

Iron Mountain Inc.

    961       46,599  

Jack Henry & Associates Inc.

    230       47,787  

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.

    423       58,078  

Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC(b)

    192       29,964  

JB Hunt Transport Services Inc.

    270       49,483  

JM Smucker Co. (The)

    335       44,327  

Johnson & Johnson

    8,781           1,532,460  

Johnson Controls International PLC

    2,421       130,516  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    9,862       1,137,680  

Juniper Networks Inc.

    951       26,657  

Kellogg Co.

    884       65,345  

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.

    2,638       102,196  

KeyCorp.

    3,327       60,884  

Keysight Technologies Inc.(b)

    615       99,999  

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

    1,153       151,954  

Kimco Realty Corp.

    2,066       45,679  

Kinder Morgan Inc.

    6,840       123,052  

KKR & Co. Inc.

    1,773       98,331  

KLA Corp.

    500       191,770  

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc.

    470       25,827  

Kraft Heinz Co. (The)

    2,483       91,449  

Kroger Co. (The)

    2,298       106,719  

L3Harris Technologies Inc.

    663       159,100  

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings

    312       81,803  

Lam Research Corp.

    460       230,235  

Las Vegas Sands Corp.(b)

    1,168       44,022  

Lear Corp.

    192       29,019  

Leidos Holdings Inc.

    424       45,368  

Lennar Corp., Class A

    884       75,140  

Lennox International Inc.

    115       27,546  

Liberty Broadband Corp., Class C (b)

    430       46,840  

Liberty Global PLC, Class A(b)

    654       14,231  

Liberty Global PLC, Class C, NVS(b)

    1,038       23,760  

Liberty Media Corp.-Liberty Formula One,

   

Class C, NVS(a)(b)

    692       46,897  

Liberty Media Corp.-Liberty SiriusXM, Class A, NVS(b)

    308       12,274  

Liberty Media Corp.-Liberty SiriusXM, Class C, NVS(b)

    461       18,357  

Lincoln National Corp.

    576       29,572  

Live Nation Entertainment Inc.(b)

    580       54,514  

LKQ Corp.

    884       48,479  

Lockheed Martin Corp.

    833       344,704  

Loews Corp.

    653       38,037  

Lowe’s Companies Inc.

    2,238       428,644  

LPL Financial Holdings Inc.

    271       56,888  

Lucid Group Inc.(a)(b)

    1,346       24,565  

Lululemon Athletica Inc.(b)

    383       118,925  

Lumen Technologies Inc.

    2,845       30,982  

Lyft Inc., Class A(b)

    884       12,252  

LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A

    845       75,306  
 

 

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iShares® MSCI Kokusai ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

United States (continued)

   

M&T Bank Corp.

    610     $ 108,245  

Marathon Oil Corp.

    2,430       60,264  

Marathon Petroleum Corp.

    1,847       169,296  

Markel Corp.(a)(b)

    46       59,668  

MarketAxess Holdings Inc.

    127       34,389  

Marriott International Inc./MD, Class A

    913       145,003  

Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc.

    1,679       275,289  

Martin Marietta Materials Inc.

    205       72,176  

Marvell Technology Inc.(a)

    2,880       160,358  

Masco Corp.

    769       42,587  

Masimo Corp.(b)

    154       22,265  

Mastercard Inc., Class A

    2,915       1,031,298  

Match Group Inc.(b)

    993       72,797  

McCormick & Co. Inc./MD, NVS

    884       77,217  

McDonald’s Corp.

    2,483       653,948  

McKesson Corp.

    505       172,498  

Medical Properties Trust Inc.

    2,207       38,049  

Medtronic PLC

    4,484       414,860  

MercadoLibre Inc.(b)

    154       125,311  

Merck & Co. Inc.

    8,442       754,208  

Meta Platforms Inc, Class A(b)

    7,712       1,226,979  

MetLife Inc.

    2,332       147,499  

Mettler-Toledo International Inc.(b)

    77       103,929  

MGM Resorts International

    1,269       41,534  

Microchip Technology Inc.

    1,883       129,663  

Micron Technology Inc.

    3,767       233,027  

Microsoft Corp.

        23,848           6,695,088  

Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc.

    385       71,506  

Moderna Inc.(b)

    1,154       189,360  

Mohawk Industries Inc.(b)

    192       24,668  

Molina Healthcare Inc.(b)

    192       62,922  

Molson Coors Beverage Co., Class B

    654       39,077  

Mondelez International Inc., Class A

    4,614       295,481  

MongoDB Inc.(a)(b)

    228       71,243  

Monolithic Power Systems Inc.

    154       71,567  

Monster Beverage Corp.(b)

    1,307       130,203  

Moody’s Corp.

    561       174,050  

Morgan Stanley

    4,462       376,147  

Mosaic Co. (The)

    1,268       66,773  

Motorola Solutions Inc.

    577       137,666  

MSCI Inc.

    274       131,887  

Nasdaq Inc.

    386       69,827  

NetApp Inc.

    687       49,004  

Netflix Inc.(b)

    1,482       333,302  

Neurocrine Biosciences Inc.(b)

    308       28,992  

Newell Brands Inc.

    1,346       27,203  

Newmont Corp.

    2,652       120,083  

News Corp., Class A, NVS

    1,307       22,402  

NextEra Energy Inc.

    6,548       553,241  

Nike Inc., Class B

    4,261       489,674  

NiSource Inc.

    1,269       38,578  

Nordson Corp.

    192       44,350  

Norfolk Southern Corp.

    805       202,192  

Northern Trust Corp.

    663       66,154  

Northrop Grumman Corp.

    492       235,619  

NortonLifeLock Inc.

    2,091       51,292  

Novocure Ltd.(b)

    307       20,873  

NRG Energy Inc.

    847       31,974  

Nucor Corp.(a)

    917       124,529  

Nvidia Corp.

    8,349       1,516,429  
Security   Shares     Value  

United States (continued)

   

NVR Inc.(b)

    11     $ 48,324  

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

    3,068       201,721  

Okta Inc.(a)(b)

    496       48,831  

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc.

    340       103,193  

Omnicom Group Inc.

    652       45,536  

ON Semiconductor Corp.(b)

    1,537       102,641  

ONEOK Inc.

    1,538       91,880  

Oracle Corp.

    5,339       415,588  

O’Reilly Automotive Inc.(b)

    230       161,826  

Otis Worldwide Corp.

    1,422       111,158  

Owens Corning

    296       27,451  

PACCAR Inc.

    1,192       109,092  

Packaging Corp. of America

    307       43,167  

Palantir Technologies Inc., Class A(b)

    5,647       58,446  

Palo Alto Networks Inc.(a)(b)

    329       164,204  

Paramount Global, Class B, NVS

    2,174       51,415  

Parker-Hannifin Corp.

    423       122,285  

Paychex Inc.

    1,114       142,904  

Paycom Software Inc.(b)

    164       54,200  

PayPal Holdings Inc.(b)

    3,695       319,728  

Peloton Interactive Inc., Class A(b)

    808       7,668  

Pentair PLC

    577       28,210  

PepsiCo Inc.

    4,620       808,315  

PerkinElmer Inc.(a)

    396       60,655  

Pfizer Inc.

        18,781       948,628  

PG&E Corp.(b)

    4,994       54,235  

Philip Morris International Inc.

    5,176       502,848  

Phillips 66

    1,631       145,159  

Pinterest Inc., Class A(b)

    1,844       35,921  

Pioneer Natural Resources Co.

    769       182,215  

Plug Power Inc.(a)(b)

    1,844       39,351  

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. (The)

    1,422       235,967  

Pool Corp.

    132       47,216  

PPG Industries Inc.

    808       104,466  

PPL Corp.

    2,460       71,537  

Principal Financial Group Inc.

    884       59,175  

Procter & Gamble Co. (The)

    8,006           1,112,113  

Progressive Corp. (The)

    1,937       222,871  

Prologis Inc.

    2,454       325,302  

Prudential Financial Inc.

    1,262       126,187  

PTC Inc.(b)

    384       47,378  

Public Service Enterprise Group Inc.

    1,729       113,543  

Public Storage

    536       174,956  

PulteGroup Inc.

    923       40,261  

Qorvo Inc.(b)

    385       40,067  

Qualcomm Inc.

    3,761       545,571  

Quanta Services Inc.

    486       67,423  

Quest Diagnostics Inc.

    423       57,769  

Raymond James Financial Inc.

    653       64,301  

Raytheon Technologies Corp.

    4,984       464,559  

Realty Income Corp.

    2,018       149,312  

Regency Centers Corp.

    539       34,728  

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.(b)

    361       209,990  

Regions Financial Corp.

    3,367       71,313  

Republic Services Inc.

    764       105,936  

ResMed Inc.

    500       120,260  

RingCentral Inc., Class A(b)

    294       14,550  

Rivian Automotive Inc., Class A(a)(b)

    577       19,791  

Robert Half International Inc.

    384       30,390  

ROBLOX Corp., Class A(b)

    1,188       51,001  
 

 

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(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

United States (continued)

   

Rockwell Automation Inc.

    385     $ 98,283  

Roku Inc.(a)(b)

    385       25,225  

Rollins Inc.

    846       32,630  

Roper Technologies Inc.(a)

    346       151,088  

Ross Stores Inc.

    1,230       99,950  

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.(b)

    769       29,768  

RPM International Inc.

    461       41,674  

S&P Global Inc.

    1,183       445,908  

Salesforce Inc.(b)

    3,290       605,426  

SBA Communications Corp.

    358       120,213  

Schlumberger NV

    4,767       176,522  

Seagen Inc.(b)

    462       83,151  

Sealed Air Corp.

    539       32,944  

SEI Investments Co.

    459       25,410  

Sempra Energy

    1,076       178,401  

Sensata Technologies Holding PLC

    577       25,659  

ServiceNow Inc.(b)

    668       298,369  

Sherwin-Williams Co. (The)

    814       196,939  

Signature Bank/New York NY

    193       35,815  

Simon Property Group Inc.

    1,066       115,810  

Sirius XM Holdings Inc.(a)

    2,469       16,493  

Skyworks Solutions Inc.

    577       62,824  

Snap Inc., Class A, NVS(b)

    3,574       35,311  

Snap-on Inc.

    159       35,624  

Snowflake Inc., Class A(b)

    726       108,835  

SolarEdge Technologies Inc.(a)(b)

    164       59,061  

Southern Co. (The)

    3,574       274,805  

Southwest Airlines Co.(b)

    538       20,509  

Splunk Inc.(b)

    497       51,643  

SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.

    769       45,502  

Stanley Black & Decker Inc.

    539       52,461  

Starbucks Corp.

    3,842       325,725  

State Street Corp.

    1,230       87,379  

Steel Dynamics Inc.

    611       47,585  

Stryker Corp.

    1,151       247,177  

Sun Communities Inc.

    396       64,928  

SVB Financial Group(b)

    193       77,885  

Synchrony Financial

    1,731       57,954  

Synopsys Inc.(b)

    504       185,220  

Sysco Corp.

    1,687       143,226  

T Rowe Price Group Inc.

    769       94,948  

Take-Two Interactive Software Inc.(b)

    551       73,134  

Targa Resources Corp.

    733       50,658  

Target Corp.

    1,599       261,245  

Teladoc Health Inc.(b)

    462       17,025  

Teledyne Technologies Inc.(b)

    154       60,276  

Teleflex Inc.

    154       37,031  

Teradyne Inc.

    552       55,691  

Tesla Inc.(b)

    2,946           2,626,212  

Texas Instruments Inc.

        3,084       551,697  

Textron Inc.

    682       44,766  

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.

    1,306       781,523  

TJX Companies Inc. (The)

    3,937       240,787  

T-Mobile U.S. Inc.(b)

    2,113       302,286  

Tractor Supply Co.

    385       73,720  

Trade Desk Inc. (The), Class A(b)

    1,423       64,035  

Tradeweb Markets Inc., Class A

    384       27,080  

TransDigm Group Inc.(b)

    176       109,532  

TransUnion

    615       48,726  

Travelers Companies Inc. (The)

    798       126,643  
Security   Shares     Value  

United States (continued)

   

Trimble Inc.(b)

    884     $ 61,376  

Truist Financial Corp.

    4,436       223,885  

Twilio Inc., Class A(b)

    591       50,117  

Twitter Inc.(b)

    2,690       111,931  

Tyler Technologies Inc.(b)

    129       51,471  

Tyson Foods Inc., Class A

    941       82,817  

U.S. Bancorp

    4,647       219,338  

Uber Technologies Inc.(b)

    4,889       114,647  

UDR Inc.

    1,084       52,466  

UGI Corp.

    616       26,587  

Ulta Beauty, Inc.(b)

    180       70,004  

Union Pacific Corp.

    2,127       483,467  

United Parcel Service Inc., Class B

    2,447       476,896  

United Rentals Inc.(a)(b)

    230       74,214  

UnitedHealth Group Inc.

    3,142       1,704,032  

Unity Software Inc.(a)(b)

    647       24,191  

Universal Health Services Inc., Class B

    230       25,868  

Upstart Holdings Inc.(a)(b)

    147       3,577  

Vail Resorts Inc.

    150       35,570  

Valero Energy Corp.

    1,361       150,758  

Veeva Systems Inc., Class A(b)

    462       103,294  

Ventas Inc.

    1,399       75,238  

VeriSign Inc.(b)

    351       66,395  

Verisk Analytics Inc.

    550       104,638  

Verizon Communications Inc.

        14,020       647,584  

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc.(b)

    850       238,349  

VF Corp.

    1,154       51,561  

Viatris Inc.

    4,151       40,223  

VICI Properties Inc.

    3,281       112,177  

Visa Inc., Class A

    5,539           1,174,877  

Vistra Corp.

    1,422       36,759  

VMware Inc., Class A

    693       80,527  

Vornado Realty Trust

    577       17,535  

Vulcan Materials Co.

    461       76,217  

W R Berkley Corp.

    693       43,333  

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc.

    2,459       97,426  

Walmart Inc.

    5,095       672,795  

Walt Disney Co. (The)(b)

    6,080       645,088  

Warner Bros. Discovery Inc.(b)

    7,407       111,105  

Waste Management Inc.

    1,369       225,283  

Waters Corp.(b)

    204       74,262  

Wayfair Inc., Class A(a)(b)

    231       12,453  

Webster Financial Corp.

    602       27,963  

WEC Energy Group Inc.

    1,077       111,803  

Wells Fargo & Co.

    12,740       558,904  

Welltower Inc.

    1,517       130,978  

West Pharmaceutical Services Inc.

    241       82,798  

Western Digital Corp.(b)

    1,076       52,832  

Western Union Co. (The)

    1,345       22,892  

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp.

    553       51,689  

Westlake Corp.

    130       12,654  

Westrock Co.

    884       37,446  

Weyerhaeuser Co.

    2,575       93,524  

Whirlpool Corp.

    192       33,191  

Williams Companies Inc. (The)

    4,112       140,178  

Willis Towers Watson PLC

    382       79,051  

Workday Inc., Class A(b)

    653       101,280  

WP Carey Inc.

    616       55,009  

WW Grainger Inc.

    154       83,704  

Wynn Resorts Ltd.(b)

    330       20,948  
 

 

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(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

 

 

United States (continued)

   

Xcel Energy Inc.

    1,776     $ 129,968  

Xylem Inc./NY

    577       53,101  

Yum! Brands Inc.

    999       122,417  

Zebra Technologies Corp., Class A(b)

    166       59,377  

Zendesk Inc.(b)

    385       29,037  

Zillow Group Inc., Class C (a)(b)

    500       17,440  

Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc.

    692       76,390  

Zoetis Inc.

    1,573       287,151  

Zoom Video Communications Inc., Class A(b)

    769       79,868  

ZoomInfo Technologies Inc.(b)

    948       35,920  

Zscaler Inc.(a)(b)

    269       41,711  
   

 

 

 
      121,957,826  
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks — 99.6%
(Cost: $199,541,056)

 

    166,587,459  
   

 

 

 

Preferred Stocks

   

Germany — 0.1%

   

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, Preference Shares, NVS

    193       14,654  

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Preference Shares, NVS

    615       39,288  

Porsche Automobil Holding SE, Preference Shares, NVS

    538       38,941  

Sartorius AG, Preference Shares, NVS

    76       33,995  

Volkswagen AG, Preference Shares, NVS

    616       87,096  
   

 

 

 
      213,974  
   

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks — 0.1%
(Cost: $353,752)

 

    213,974  
   

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments — 99.7%
(Cost: $199,894,808)

 

    166,801,433  
   

 

 

 
Security   Shares     Value  

 

 

Short-Term Securities

   

Money Market Funds — 1.3%

 

 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares, 1.93%(e)(f)(g)

    2,041,177     $ 2,040,973  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 1.81%(e)(f)

    140,000       140,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Securities — 1.3%
(Cost: $2,180,500)

 

    2,180,973  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities — 101.0%
(Cost: $202,075,308)

 

    168,982,406  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (1.0)%

 

    (1,738,006
   

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

 

  $   167,244,400  
   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

All or a portion of this security is on loan.

(b) 

Non-income producing security.

(c) 

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

(d) 

Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

(e) 

Affiliate of the Fund.

(f) 

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

(g) 

All or a portion of this security was purchased with the cash collateral from loaned securities.

 

 

Affiliates

Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended July 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

 

 
Affiliated Issuer  

Value at

07/31/21

   

Purchases

at Cost

   

Proceeds

from Sale

   

Net Realized

Gain (Loss)

   

Change in

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

   

Value at

07/31/22

   

Shares

Held at

07/31/22

    Income    

Capital

Gain

Distributions

from

Underlying

Funds

 

 

 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares

  $ 1,623,031     $ 422,350 (a)    $     $ (4,151   $ (257   $ 2,040,973       2,041,177     $ 16,103 (b)    $  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares

    580,000             (440,000 )(a)                  140,000       140,000       873        

BlackRock Inc.

    1,162,875       8,210,698       (8,755,277     (25,084     (249,923     343,289       513       9,558        
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 
        $ (29,235   $ (250,180   $ 2,524,262       $ 26,534     $  
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Represents net amount purchased (sold).

 
  (b) 

All or a portion represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.

 

 

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Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Futures Contracts

 

 

 
Description   

Number of

Contracts

      

Expiration

Date

      

Notional

Amount

(000)

      

Value/

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

 

 

 

Long Contracts

                 

Euro STOXX 50 Index

     6          09/16/22        $ 226        $ 15,190  

S&P 500 E-Mini Index

     1          09/16/22          207          11,646  
                 

 

 

 
                  $ 26,836  
                 

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

 

 
    

Commodity

Contracts

      

Credit

Contracts

      

Equity

Contracts

      

Foreign

Currency

Exchange

Contracts

      

Interest

Rate

Contracts

      

Other

Contracts

       Total  

 

 

Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments

 

                             

Futures contracts

                                

Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(a)

   $        $        $ 26,836        $        $        $        $ 26,836  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss).

 

For the period ended July 31, 2022, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

 

 
    

Commodity

Contracts

      

Credit

Contracts

      

Equity

Contracts

      

Foreign

Currency

Exchange

Contracts

      

Interest

Rate

Contracts

      

Other

Contracts

       Total  

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from

 

                             

Futures contracts

   $        $        $ (34,081      $        $        $        $ (34,081
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on

                                

Futures contracts

   $        $        $ 16,696        $        $        $        $ 16,696  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

   

Futures contracts

  

Average notional value of contracts — long

  

$

1,376,034  

 

For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End (continued)

The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.

 

 

 
     Level 1        Level 2                  Level 3        Total  

 

 

Investments

                 

Assets

                 

Common Stocks

   $ 129,907,882        $ 36,679,577        $        $ 166,587,459  

Preferred Stocks

              213,974                   213,974  

Money Market Funds

     2,180,973                            2,180,973  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $ 132,088,855        $ 36,893,551        $        $ 168,982,406  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments(a)

                 

Assets

                 

Futures Contracts

   $ 11,646        $ 15,190        $        $ 26,836  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts. Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

S C H E D U L E   O F   I N V E S T M E N T S

  95


Statements of Assets and Liabilities

July 31, 2022

 

    

iShares

MSCI ACWI ETF

    

iShares

MSCI ACWI

Low Carbon

Target ETF

   

iShares

MSCI All Country

Asia ex Japan ETF

   

iShares

MSCI Europe

Financials ETF

 

ASSETS

 

Investments, at value — unaffiliated(a)(b)

  $ 18,037,406,122      $ 901,949,944     $ 3,321,802,393     $ 964,529,539  

Investments, at value — affiliated(c)

    219,005,491        12,391,929       77,179,106       2,401,168  

Cash

    477,612        1,365       104,398       4,702  

Foreign currency, at value(d)

    17,287,830        1,123,423       14,424,275       822,784  

Cash pledged for futures contracts

    2,723,000        160,000       1,648,000        

Foreign currency collateral pledged for futures contracts(e)

                       719,852  

Receivables:

        

Securities lending income — affiliated

    139,680        6,242       75,873       298  

Variation margin on futures contracts

    601,811        36,763             140,535  

Capital shares sold

    26,645                     

Dividends — unaffiliated

    22,906,398        1,267,851       15,027,750       17,224  

Dividends — affiliated

    36,238        1,369       8,696       294  

Tax reclaims

    6,926,856        377,941             6,023,495  
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

    18,307,537,683        917,316,827       3,430,270,491       974,659,891  
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

        

Collateral on securities loaned, at value

    168,570,523        9,664,923       71,782,854       2,031,057  

Deferred foreign capital gain tax

    4,614,637        190,977       4,098,095        

Payables:

        

Investments purchased

    26,645                     

Variation margin on futures contracts

                 214,965        

Due to custodian

                 3,951,087        

Investment advisory fees

    4,737,632        147,860       2,029,060       392,558  

Professional fees

    445,556                    83,559  

Foreign taxes

    2,024        13       3,412        

IRS compliance fee for foreign withholding tax claims

    1,763,920                     
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

    180,160,937        10,003,773       82,079,473       2,507,174  
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

  $ 18,127,376,746      $ 907,313,054     $ 3,348,191,018     $ 972,152,717  
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF

        

Paid-in capital

  $ 16,431,830,142      $ 962,092,478     $ 4,070,076,800     $ 1,497,964,516  

Accumulated earnings (loss)

    1,695,546,604        (54,779,424     (721,885,782     (525,811,799
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

  $ 18,127,376,746      $ 907,313,054     $ 3,348,191,018     $ 972,152,717  
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE

        

Shares outstanding

    202,200,000        6,200,000       49,200,000       61,100,000  
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value

  $ 89.65      $ 146.34     $ 68.05     $ 15.91  
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares authorized

    Unlimited        Unlimited       Unlimited       Unlimited  
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Par value

    None        None       None       None  
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(a) Investments, at cost — unaffiliated

  $ 15,477,413,229      $ 902,283,615     $ 3,541,774,875     $ 1,363,676,714  

(b) Securities loaned, at value

  $ 159,215,519      $ 9,452,022     $ 66,396,532     $ 2,040,842  

(c)  Investments, at cost — affiliated

  $ 213,528,093      $ 12,550,529     $ 77,162,505     $ 2,401,047  

(d) Foreign currency, at cost

  $ 17,240,218      $ 1,123,016     $ 14,426,655     $ 802,460  

(e) Foreign currency collateral pledged, at cost

  $      $     $     $ 744,910  

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities  (continued)

July 31, 2022

 

   

iShares

MSCI Europe
Small-Cap

ETF

   

iShares

MSCI

Kokusai ETF

 

 

 

ASSETS

   

Investments, at value — unaffiliated(a)(b)

  $ 108,313,906     $ 166,458,144  

Investments, at value — affiliated(c)

    4,978,756       2,524,262  

Cash

    5,760       5,640  

Foreign currency, at value(d)

    552,915       138,261  

Cash pledged for futures contracts

          12,000  

Foreign currency collateral pledged for futures contracts(e)

    85,527       24,530  

Receivables:

   

Investments sold

    70,752        

Securities lending income — affiliated

    14,081       961  

Variation margin on futures contracts

    16,473       7,585  

Dividends — unaffiliated

    123,068       156,793  

Dividends — affiliated

    33       198  

Tax reclaims

    327,577       66,487  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

    114,488,848       169,394,861  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

   

Collateral on securities loaned, at value

    4,954,463       2,048,226  

Payables:

   

Investments purchased

    315,686       52,181  

Investment advisory fees

    36,828       33,649  

Professional fees

    4,401       16,405  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

    5,311,378       2,150,461  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

  $ 109,177,470     $ 167,244,400  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF

   

Paid-in capital

  $ 172,978,554     $ 225,042,154  

Accumulated loss

    (63,801,084     (57,797,754
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

  $ 109,177,470     $ 167,244,400  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE

   

Shares outstanding

    2,100,000       1,950,000  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value

  $ 51.99     $ 85.77  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares authorized

    Unlimited       Unlimited  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Par value

    None       None  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

(a) Investments, at cost — unaffiliated

  $ 160,740,120     $ 199,445,798  

(b) Securities loaned, at value

  $ 4,789,464     $ 2,013,319  

(c)  Investments, at cost — affiliated

  $ 4,979,188     $ 2,629,510  

(d) Foreign currency, at cost

  $ 547,038     $ 134,978  

(e) Foreign currency collateral pledged, at cost

  $ 87,963     $ 26,165  

See notes to financial statements.

 

F I N A N C I A L  T A T E M E N T S

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Statements of Operations

Year Ended July 31, 2022

 

   

iShares

MSCI ACWI ETF

   

iShares

MSCI ACWI
Low Carbon
Target ETF

   

iShares

MSCI All Country
Asia ex Japan ETF
(Consolidated)

   

iShares

MSCI Europe
Financials

ETF

 

 

 

INVESTMENT INCOME

       

Dividends — unaffiliated

  $ 384,329,758     $ 23,264,908     $ 108,390,987     $ 84,551,928  

Dividends — affiliated

    865,871       49,749       30,255       3,311  

Securities lending income — affiliated — net

    1,147,142       33,947       1,458,529       456  

Other income — unaffiliated

    749,375       38             4,442  

Foreign taxes withheld

    (22,895,612     (1,449,978     (13,404,630     (8,857,062

Foreign withholding tax claims

    3,643,289       26,250             840,521  

IRS Compliance fee for foreign withholding tax claims

    (1,565,060                  

Other foreign taxes

    (28,217     (3,321     (33,471      
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment income

    366,246,546       21,921,593       96,441,670       76,543,596  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EXPENSES

       

Investment advisory fees

    55,677,343       2,241,235       30,448,897       7,353,685  

Commitment fees

    45,192       5,600       45,192        

Professional fees

    433,453       2,846       217       84,952  

Mauritius income taxes

                293        

Interest expense

    1,175       200       7,399        
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

    56,157,163       2,249,881       30,501,998       7,438,637  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

    310,089,383       19,671,712       65,939,672       69,104,959  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

       

Net realized gain (loss) from:

       

Investments — unaffiliated(a)

    (112,011,119     (23,070,798     283,365,075       (58,415,099

Investments — affiliated

    (34,785     (43,204     (15,593     (10

In-kind redemptions — unaffiliated(b)

    339,943,204       76,746,825       172,322,100       (22,294,521

In-kind redemptions — affiliated(b)

    982,595       148,932              

Futures contracts

    (7,596,172     (591,310     (1,608,256     (624,717

Foreign currency transactions

    (4,266,168     (297,064     (1,769,424     (690,077
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    217,017,555       52,893,381       452,293,902       (82,024,424
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

       

Investments — unaffiliated(c)

    (2,532,253,668     (222,483,523     (1,508,109,461     (313,881,904

Investments — affiliated

    (9,601,279     (715,290     (36,427     121  

Futures contracts

    2,224,826       149,314       209,236       540,756  

Foreign currency translations

    (494,211     (22,596     49,840       (592,496
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    (2,540,124,332     (223,072,095     (1,507,886,812     (313,933,523
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized loss

    (2,323,106,777     (170,178,714     (1,055,592,910     (395,957,947
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

  $ (2,013,017,394   $ (150,507,002   $ (989,653,238   $ (326,852,988
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(a) Net of foreign capital gain tax and capital gain tax refund, if applicable

  $ (633,309   $ (189,641   $ (4,627,694   $  

(b) See Note 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

       

(c)  Net of reduction/increase in deferred foreign capital gain tax of

  $ (1,179,230   $ 812     $ (3,609,463   $  

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Operations  (continued)

Year Ended July 31, 2022

 

   

iShares

MSCI Europe
Small-Cap
ETF

   

iShares

MSCI

Kokusai ETF

 

 

 

INVESTMENT INCOME

   

Dividends — unaffiliated

  $ 6,179,915     $ 6,706,543  

Dividends — affiliated

    1,224       10,551  

Securities lending income — affiliated — net

    377,248       15,983  

Other income — unaffiliated

    50       3,278  

Foreign taxes withheld

    (558,762     (242,774

Foreign withholding tax claims

    44,452       162,265  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment income

    6,044,127       6,655,846  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

EXPENSES

   

Investment advisory fees

    1,127,782       1,011,578  

Professional fees

    4,667       16,771  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

    1,132,449       1,028,349  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

    4,911,678       5,627,497  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

   

Net realized gain (loss) from:

   

Investments — unaffiliated

    (6,957,064     (6,584,434

Investments — affiliated

    (3,049     (3,057

In-kind redemptions — unaffiliated(a)

    25,910,007       162,210,591  

In-kind redemptions — affiliated(a)

          (26,178

Futures contracts

    (149,751     (34,081

Foreign currency transactions

    (99,386     (41,000
 

 

 

   

 

 

 
    18,700,757       155,521,841  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

   

Investments — unaffiliated

    (87,299,371     (84,466,882

Investments — affiliated

    (2,269     (250,180

Futures contracts

    51,581       16,696  

Foreign currency translations

    (30,366     (8,360
 

 

 

   

 

 

 
    (87,280,425     (84,708,726
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (68,579,668     70,813,115  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

  $ (63,667,990   $ 76,440,612  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

See Note 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

See notes to financial statements.

 

F I N A N C I A L  T A T E M E N T S

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

   

iShares

MSCI ACWI ETF

       

iShares

MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target ETF

 
 

 

 

     

 

 

 
   

Year Ended

07/31/22

    

Year Ended

07/31/21

       

Year Ended

07/31/22

     Year Ended
07/31/21
 

 

 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS

           

OPERATIONS

           

Net investment income

  $ 310,089,383      $ 230,028,627       $ 19,671,712      $ 10,745,561  

Net realized gain

    217,017,555        421,574,302         52,893,381        1,390,190  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (2,540,124,332      3,504,661,204         (223,072,095      169,003,176  
 

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (2,013,017,394      4,156,264,133         (150,507,002      181,138,927  
 

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS(a)

           

Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders

    (342,708,658      (230,246,413       (22,125,984      (10,128,091
 

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

 

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

           

Net increase in net assets derived from capital share transactions

    3,517,278,339        1,006,790,709         218,726,937        258,113,034  
 

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

           

Total increase in net assets

    1,161,552,287        4,932,808,429         46,093,951        429,123,870  

Beginning of year

    16,965,824,459        12,033,016,030         861,219,103        432,095,233  
 

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

 

End of year

  $ 18,127,376,746      $ 16,965,824,459       $ 907,313,054      $ 861,219,103  
 

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets  (continued)

 

   

iShares

MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF

(Consolidated)

         

iShares

MSCI Europe Financials ETF

 
 

 

 

     

 

 

 
    Year Ended
07/31/22
     Year Ended
07/31/21
          Year Ended
07/31/22
     Year Ended
07/31/21
 

 

 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS

           

OPERATIONS

           

Net investment income

  $ 65,939,672      $ 65,034,504       $ 69,104,959      $ 29,867,865  

Net realized gain (loss)

    452,293,902        297,024,706         (82,024,424      63,031,388  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (1,507,886,812      388,629,683         (313,933,523      216,656,671  
 

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (989,653,238      750,688,893         (326,852,988      309,555,924  
 

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS(a)

           

From net investment income

    (94,511,519      (63,771,745       (83,531,263      (36,493,715

Return of capital

                   (547,504       
 

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders

    (94,511,519      (63,771,745       (84,078,767      (36,493,715
 

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

 

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

           

Net increase (decrease) in net assets derived from capital share transactions

    (1,142,147,278      844,305,907         (162,927,425      554,026,456  
 

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

           

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

    (2,226,312,035      1,531,223,055         (573,859,180      827,088,665  

Beginning of year

    5,574,503,053        4,043,279,998         1,546,011,897        718,923,232  
 

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

 

End of year

  $ 3,348,191,018      $ 5,574,503,053       $ 972,152,717      $ 1,546,011,897  
 

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

See notes to financial statements.

 

F I N A N C I A L   S T A T E M E N T S

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

    iShares
MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF
     iShares
MSCI Kokusai ETF
 
 

 

 

    

 

 

 
    Year Ended
07/31/22
     Year Ended
07/31/21
     Year Ended
07/31/22
     Year Ended
07/31/21
 

 

 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS

          

OPERATIONS

          

Net investment income

  $ 4,911,678      $ 3,892,020      $ 5,627,497      $ 2,755,637  

Net realized gain

    18,700,757        1,343,141        155,521,841        4,028,969  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (87,280,425      58,072,063        (84,708,726      51,687,203  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (63,667,990      63,307,224        76,440,612        58,471,809  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS(a)

          

Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders

    (7,908,962      (3,348,387      (5,904,840      (2,876,281
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

          

Net increase (decrease) in net assets derived from capital share transactions

    (263,106,981      259,856,157        (387,883,657      276,911,800  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

          

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

    (334,683,933      319,814,994        (317,347,885      332,507,328  

Beginning of year

    443,861,403        124,046,409        484,592,285        152,084,957  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

End of year

  $ 109,177,470      $ 443,861,403      $ 167,244,400      $ 484,592,285  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

 

          iShares MSCI ACWI ETF  
       

 

Year Ended
07/31/22

    Year Ended
07/31/21
     Year Ended
07/31/20
     Year Ended
07/31/19
     Year Ended
07/31/18
 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $ 101.96     $ 77.73      $ 73.94      $ 73.31      $ 67.16  
   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

      1.72 (b)      1.42        1.48        1.60        1.50  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(c)

      (12.09     24.22        3.87        0.58        6.12  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

      (10.37     25.64        5.35        2.18        7.62  
   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Distributions from net investment income(d)

      (1.94     (1.41      (1.56      (1.55      (1.47
   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

    $ 89.65     $ 101.96      $ 77.73      $ 73.94      $ 73.31  
   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return(e)

              

Based on net asset value

      (10.30 )%(b)      33.14      7.29      3.14      11.40
   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets(f)

              

Total expenses

      0.32     0.32      0.32      0.32      0.31
   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived

      0.32     0.31      0.31      0.31      0.31
   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total expenses excluding professional fees for foreign withholding tax claims

      0.32     0.32      N/A        0.32      N/A  
   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net investment income

      1.77 %(b)      1.55      2.01      2.25      2.10
   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

              

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $ 18,127,377     $ 16,965,824      $ 12,033,016      $ 10,854,370      $ 8,826,485  
   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate(g)

      5     6      16      11      4
   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

(b) 

Reflects the one-time, positive effect of foreign withholding tax claims, net of the associated professional fees, which resulted in the following increases for the year ended July 31, 2022:

• Net investment income per share by $0.02.

• Total return by 0.02%.

• Ratio of net investment income to average net assets by 0.02%.

(c) 

The amounts reported for a share outstanding may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses in securities for the fiscal period due to the timing of capital share transactions in relation to the fluctuating market values of the Fund’s underlying securities.

(d) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

(e) 

Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

(f) 

Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

(g) 

Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

    iShares MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target ETF  
 

 

 

 
   

Year Ended

07/31/22

    Year Ended
07/31/21
    Year Ended
07/31/20
    Year Ended
07/31/19
    Year Ended
07/31/18
 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 167.23     $ 127.09     $ 120.26     $ 118.67     $ 110.08  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

    2.83       2.49       2.49       2.58       2.51  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(b)

    (20.67     39.88       6.91       1.70       8.63  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (17.84     42.37       9.40       4.28       11.14  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions from net investment income(c)

    (3.05     (2.23     (2.57     (2.69     (2.55
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 146.34     $ 167.23     $ 127.09     $ 120.26     $ 118.67  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return(d)

         

Based on net asset value

    (10.78 )%      33.48     7.88     3.82     10.17
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets(e)

         

Total expenses

    0.20     0.20     0.20     0.20     0.20
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses excluding professional fees for foreign withholding tax claims

    0.20     N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

    1.76     1.64     2.07     2.24     2.16
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

         

Net assets, end of year (000)

  $ 907,313     $ 861,219     $ 432,095     $ 468,999     $ 534,024  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    20     12     15     14     18
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

(b) 

The amounts reported for a share outstanding may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses in securities for the fiscal period due to the timing of capital share transactions in relation to the fluctuating market values of the Fund’s underlying securities.

(c) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

(d) 

Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

(e) 

Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

(f) 

Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

   

iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF

(Consolidated)

 
 

 

 

 
    Year Ended
07/31/22
     Year Ended
07/31/21
     Year Ended
07/31/20
     Year Ended
07/31/19
     Year Ended
07/31/18
 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 87.65      $ 75.15      $ 68.54      $ 72.59      $ 70.99  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

    1.19        1.00        1.20        1.24        1.39  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(b)

    (18.91      12.46        6.61        (3.95      1.85  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (17.72      13.46        7.81        (2.71      3.24  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Distributions from net investment income(c)

    (1.88      (0.96      (1.20      (1.34      (1.64
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 68.05      $ 87.65      $ 75.15      $ 68.54      $ 72.59  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return(d)

             

Based on net asset value

    (20.51 )%       17.88      11.52      (3.61 )%       4.52
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets(e)

             

Total expenses

    0.69      0.69      0.70      0.68      0.67
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net investment income

    1.49      1.12      1.75      1.82      1.84
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

             

Net assets, end of year (000)

  $ 3,348,191      $ 5,574,503      $ 4,043,280      $ 4,030,348      $ 4,326,387  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    20      31      23      17      13
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

(b) 

The amounts reported for a share outstanding may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses in securities for the fiscal period due to the timing of capital share transactions in relation to the fluctuating market values of the Fund’s underlying securities.

(c) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

(d) 

Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

(e) 

Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

(f) 

Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

    iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF  
    Year Ended
07/31/22
    Year Ended
07/31/21
     Year Ended
07/31/20
     Year Ended
07/31/19
     Year Ended
07/31/18
 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 19.64     $ 14.48      $ 17.53      $ 21.18      $ 23.15  
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

    0.86 (b)      0.48        0.31        0.68        0.86  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(c)

    (3.51     5.17        (3.01      (3.35      (1.85
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (2.65     5.65        (2.70      (2.67      (0.99
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Distributions(d)

            

From net investment income

    (1.07     (0.49      (0.35      (0.98      (0.98

Return of capital

    (0.01                           
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

    (1.08     (0.49      (0.35      (0.98      (0.98
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 15.91     $ 19.64      $ 14.48      $ 17.53      $ 21.18  
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return(e)

            

Based on net asset value

    (13.92 )%(b)      38.98      (15.62 )%       (12.53 )%       (4.18 )% 
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets(f)

            

Total expenses

    0.49     0.48      0.48      0.48      0.48
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total expenses excluding professional fees for foreign withholding tax claims

    0.48     0.48      N/A        0.48      N/A  
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net investment income

    4.51 %(b)      2.68      1.90      3.62      3.72
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

            

Net assets, end of year (000)

  $ 972,153     $ 1,546,012      $ 718,923      $ 1,035,148      $ 1,805,451  
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate(g)

    7     4      5      5      3
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

(b) 

Reflects the one-time, positive effect of foreign withholding tax claims, net of the associated professional fees, which resulted in the following increases for the year ended July 31, 2022:

• Net investment income per share by $0.01.

• Total return by 0.07%.

• Ratio of net investment income to average net assets by 0.05%.

(c) 

The amounts reported for a share outstanding may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses in securities for the fiscal period due to the timing of capital share transactions in relation to the fluctuating market values of the Fund’s underlying securities.

(d) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

(e) 

Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

(f) 

Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

(g) 

Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

    iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF  
    Year Ended
07/31/22
    Year Ended
07/31/21
     Year Ended
07/31/20
     Year Ended
07/31/19
     Year Ended
07/31/18
 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 71.59     $ 49.62      $ 49.09      $ 57.28      $ 53.88  
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

    1.15 (b)      1.25        0.81        1.51        1.52  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(c)

    (18.54     21.87        0.68        (7.50      3.38  
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (17.39     23.12        1.49        (5.99      4.90  
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Distributions from net investment income(d)

    (2.21     (1.15      (0.96      (2.20      (1.50
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 51.99     $ 71.59      $ 49.62      $ 49.09      $ 57.28  
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return(e)

            

Based on net asset value

    (24.65 )%(b)      46.76      2.98      (10.32 )%       9.15
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets(f)

            

Total expenses

    0.40     0.40      0.40      0.40      0.40
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total expenses excluding professional fees for foreign withholding tax claims

    0.40     N/A        N/A        0.40      N/A  
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net investment income

    1.74 %(b)      1.98      1.67      2.95      2.65
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

            

Net assets, end of year (000)

  $ 109,177     $ 443,861      $ 124,046      $ 139,918      $ 266,371  
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate(g)

    16     14      20      17      15
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

(b) 

Reflects the one-time, positive effect of foreign withholding tax claims, net of the associated professional fees, which resulted in the following increases for the year ended July 31, 2022:

• Net investment income per share by $0.01.

• Total return by 0.02%.

• Ratio of net investment income to average net assets by 0.01%.

(c) 

The amounts reported for a share outstanding may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses in securities for the fiscal period due to the timing of capital share transactions in relation to the fluctuating market values of the Fund’s underlying securities.

(d) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

(e) 

Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

(f) 

Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

(g) 

Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

    iShares MSCI Kokusai ETF  
 

 

 

 
    Year Ended
07/31/22
    Year Ended
07/31/21
     Year Ended
07/31/20
     Year Ended
07/31/19
     Year Ended
07/31/18
 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 96.92     $ 72.42      $ 68.33      $ 66.90      $ 61.10  
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

    1.32 (b)      1.31        1.32        1.42        1.40  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(c)

    (9.44     24.61        4.06        1.51        6.10  
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (8.12     25.92        5.38        2.93        7.50  
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Distributions from net investment income(d)

    (3.03     (1.42      (1.29      (1.50      (1.70
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 85.77     $ 96.92      $ 72.42      $ 68.33      $ 66.90  
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return(e)

            

Based on net asset value

    (8.46 )%(b)      36.01      7.94      4.59      12.38
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets(f)

            

Total expenses

    0.25     0.25      0.25      0.25      0.25
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total expenses excluding professional fees for foreign withholding tax claims

    0.25     0.25      N/A        N/A        N/A  
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net investment income

    1.39 %(b)      1.53      1.93      2.17      2.16
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

            

Net assets, end of year (000)

  $ 167,244     $ 484,592      $ 152,085      $ 143,483      $ 147,181  
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate(g)

    9     3      4      4      6
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

(b) 

Reflects the one-time, positive effect of foreign withholding tax claims, net of the associated professional fees, which resulted in the following increases for the year ended July 31, 2022:

• Net investment income per share by $0.03.

• Total return by 0.08%.

• Ratio of net investment income to average net assets by 0.04%.

(c) 

The amounts reported for a share outstanding may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses in securities for the fiscal period due to the timing of capital share transactions in relation to the fluctuating market values of the Fund’s underlying securities.

(d) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

(e) 

Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

(f) 

Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

(g) 

Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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1.

ORGANIZATION

iShares Trust (the “Trust”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and is authorized to have multiple series or portfolios.

These financial statements relate only to the following funds (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”):

 

   
iShares ETF  

Diversification  

Classification  

 

MSCI ACWI

    Diversified    

MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target

    Diversified    

MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan

    Diversified    

MSCI Europe Financials

    Diversified    

MSCI Europe Small-Cap

    Diversified    

MSCI Kokusai

    Diversified    

Basis of Consolidation: The accompanying consolidated financial statements for the iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF includes the accounts of its subsidiary in the Republic of Mauritius, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary (the “Subsidiary”) of the Fund that invests in Indian securities. Through this investment structure, the Fund expects to obtain certain benefits under a current tax treaty between Mauritius and India. The net assets of the Subsidiary as of period end were $0, which is 0.0% of the Fund’s consolidated net assets. Intercompany accounts and transactions, if any, have been eliminated.

Effective August 27, 2021, MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan no longer invests in the Subsidiary. MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan transferred all of the assets of MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan’s wholly owned Mauritius Subsidiary to MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan through on-exchange transactions in India. MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan recognized a net realized gain of $391 as a result of this transaction. After the transfer, MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan began making new investments in India directly. On October 29, 2021, MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan’s Subsidiary was dissolved.

 

2.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), which may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Each Fund is considered an investment company under U.S. GAAP and follows the accounting and reporting guidance applicable to investment companies. Below is a summary of significant accounting policies:

Investment Transactions and Income Recognition: For financial reporting purposes, investment transactions are recorded on the dates the transactions are executed. Realized gains and losses on investment transactions are determined using the specific identification method. Dividend income and capital gain distributions, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date at fair value. Dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed are subsequently recorded when the Funds are informed of the ex-dividend date. Under the applicable foreign tax laws, a withholding tax at various rates may be imposed on capital gains, dividends and interest. Upon notification from issuers or as estimated by management, a portion of the dividend income received from a real estate investment trust may be redesignated as a reduction of cost of the related investment and/or realized gain.

Foreign Currency Translation: Each Fund’s books and records are maintained in U.S. dollars. Securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars using prevailing market rates as quoted by one or more data service providers. Purchases and sales of investments are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Generally, when the U.S. dollar rises in value against a foreign currency, the investments denominated in that currency will lose value; the opposite effect occurs if the U.S. dollar falls in relative value.

Each Fund does not isolate the effect of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates from the effect of fluctuations in the market prices of investments for financial reporting purposes. Accordingly, the effects of changes in exchange rates on investments are not segregated in the Statements of Operations from the effects of changes in market prices of those investments, but are included as a component of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investments. Each Fund reports realized currency gains (losses) on foreign currency related transactions as components of net realized gain (loss) for financial reporting purposes, whereas such components are generally treated as ordinary income for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

Foreign Taxes: The Funds may be subject to foreign taxes (a portion of which may be reclaimable) on income, stock dividends, capital gains on investments, or certain foreign currency transactions. All foreign taxes are recorded in accordance with the applicable foreign tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign jurisdictions in which each Fund invests. These foreign taxes, if any, are paid by each Fund and are reflected in its Statements of Operations as follows: foreign taxes withheld at source are presented as a reduction of income, foreign taxes on securities lending income are presented as a reduction of securities lending income, foreign taxes on stock dividends are presented as “Other foreign taxes”, and foreign taxes on capital gains from sales of investments and foreign taxes on foreign currency transactions are included in their respective net realized gain (loss) categories. Foreign taxes payable or deferred as of July 31, 2022, if any, are disclosed in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

The Funds file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. The Funds may record a reclaim receivable based on collectability, which includes factors such as the jurisdiction’s applicable laws, payment history and market convention. The Statements of Operations includes tax reclaims recorded as well as professional and other fees, if any, associated with recovery of foreign withholding taxes.

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements   (continued)

 

The iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF has conducted investment activities in India through its Subsidiary and expects to obtain benefits under the Double Tax Avoidance Agreement (“DTAA”) between India and Mauritius. In order to be eligible to claim benefits under the DTAA, the Subsidiary must have commercial substance, on an annual basis, to satisfy certain tests and conditions, including the establishment and maintenance of valid tax residence in Mauritius, have the place of effective management outside of India, and related requirements. The Fund has obtained a current tax residence certificate issued by the Mauritian Revenue Authorities.

Based upon current interpretation and practice of the current tax laws in India and Mauritius and the DTAA, the Subsidiary is subject to tax in Mauritius on its net income at the rate of 15%. However, the Subsidiary is entitled to a tax credit equivalent to the higher of the actual foreign tax incurred or 80% of the Mauritius tax on its foreign source income, thus reducing its maximum effective tax rate to 3% up to June 30, 2021. After June 30, 2021, under the new tax regime and subject to meeting the necessary substance requirements as required under the Financial Services Act 2007 (as amended by the Finance Act 2018) and such guidelines issued by the Financial Services Commission (the “FSC”), the Subsidiary is entitled to either (a) a foreign tax credit equivalent to the actual foreign tax suffered on its foreign income against the Subsidiary’s tax liability computed at 15% on such income, or (b) a partial exemption of 80% of some of the income derived, including interest income or foreign source dividends. Taxes on income, if any, are paid by the Subsidiary and are disclosed in its Consolidated Statements of Operations. Any dividends paid by the Subsidiary to its Fund are not subject to tax in Mauritius. The Subsidiary is currently exempt from tax in Mauritius on any gains from the sale of securities.

The DTAA provides that capital gains will be taxable in India with respect to the sale of shares acquired on or after April 1, 2017. Capital gains arising from shares acquired before April 1, 2017, regardless of when they are sold, will continue to be exempt from taxation under the amended DTAA, assuming requirements for eligibility under the DTAA are satisfied. There can be no assurance, however, that the DTAA will remain in effect during the Subsidiary’s existence or that it will continue to enjoy its benefits on the shares acquired prior to April 1, 2017.

Collateralization: If required by an exchange or counterparty agreement, the Funds may be required to deliver/deposit cash and/or securities to/with an exchange, or broker-dealer or custodian as collateral for certain investments.

In-kind Redemptions: For financial reporting purposes, in-kind redemptions are treated as sales of securities resulting in realized capital gains or losses to the Funds. Because such gains or losses are not taxable to the Funds and are not distributed to existing Fund shareholders, the gains or losses are reclassified from accumulated net realized gain (loss) to paid-in capital at the end of the Funds’ tax year. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or net asset value (“NAV”) per share.

Distributions: Dividends and distributions paid by each Fund are recorded on the ex-dividend dates. Distributions are determined on a tax basis and may differ from net investment income and net realized capital gains for financial reporting purposes. Dividends and distributions are paid in U.S. dollars and cannot be automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Funds. The character and timing of distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP.

Indemnifications: In the normal course of business, each Fund enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations that provide general indemnification. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown because it involves future potential claims against the Funds, which cannot be predicted with any certainty.

 

3.

INVESTMENT VALUATION AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Investment Valuation Policies: Each Fund’s investments are valued at fair value (also referred to as “market value” within the financial statements) each day that the Fund’s listing exchange is open and, for financial reporting purposes, as of the report date. U.S. GAAP defines fair value as the price a fund would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Each Fund determines the fair values of its financial instruments using various independent dealers or pricing services under policies approved by the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board”). If a security’s market price is not readily available or does not otherwise accurately represent the fair value of the security, the security will be valued in accordance with a policy approved by the Board as reflecting fair value. The BlackRock Global Valuation Methodologies Committee (the “Global Valuation Committee”) is the committee formed by management to develop global pricing policies and procedures and to oversee the pricing function for all financial instruments.

Fair Value Inputs and Methodologies: The following methods and inputs are used to establish the fair value of each Fund’s assets and liabilities:

 

   

Equity investments traded on a recognized securities exchange are valued at that day’s official closing price, as applicable, on the exchange where the stock is primarily traded. Equity investments traded on a recognized exchange for which there were no sales on that day are valued at the last traded price.

 

   

Investments in open-end U.S. mutual funds (including money market funds) are valued at that day’s published NAV.

 

   

Futures contracts are valued based on that day’s last reported settlement or trade price on the exchange where the contract is traded.

Generally, trading in foreign instruments is substantially completed each day at various times prior to the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). Each business day, the Funds use current market factors supplied by independent pricing services to value certain foreign instruments (“Systematic Fair Value Price”). The Systematic Fair Value Price is designed to value such foreign securities at fair value as of the close of trading on the NYSE, which follows the close of the local markets.

If events (e.g., market volatility, company announcement or a natural disaster) occur that are expected to materially affect the value of such investment, or in the event that application of these methods of valuation results in a price for an investment that is deemed not to be representative of the market value of such investment, or if a price is not available, the investment will be valued by the Global Valuation Committee, in accordance with a policy approved by the Board as reflecting fair value (“Fair Valued Investments”). The fair valuation approaches that may be used by the Global Valuation Committee include market approach, income approach and cost approach. Valuation techniques such as discounted cash flow, use of market comparables and matrix pricing are types of valuation approaches and are typically used in determining fair value.

 

 

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When determining the price for Fair Valued Investments, the Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate, seeks to determine the price that each Fund might reasonably expect to receive or pay from the current sale or purchase of that asset or liability in an arm’s-length transaction. Fair value determinations shall be based upon all available factors that the Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate, deems relevant and consistent with the principles of fair value measurement. The pricing of all Fair Valued Investments is subsequently reported to the Board or a committee thereof on a quarterly basis.

Fair value pricing could result in a difference between the prices used to calculate a fund’s NAV and the prices used by the fund’s underlying index, which in turn could result in a difference between the fund’s performance and the performance of the fund’s underlying index.

Fair Value Hierarchy: Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. These inputs to valuation techniques are categorized into a fair value hierarchy consisting of three broad levels for financial reporting purposes as follows:

 

   

Level 1 – Unadjusted price quotations in active markets/exchanges for identical assets or liabilities that each Fund has the ability to access;

 

   

Level 2 – Other observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market-corroborated inputs); and

 

   

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available, (including the Global Valuation Committee’s assumptions used in determining the fair value of financial instruments).

The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the fair value hierarchy classification is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Investments classified within Level 3 have significant unobservable inputs used by the Global Valuation Committee in determining the price for Fair Valued Investments. Level 3 investments include equity or debt issued by privately held companies or funds that may not have a secondary market and/or may have a limited number of investors. The categorization of a value determined for financial instruments is based on the pricing transparency of the financial instruments and is not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities.

 

4.

SECURITIES AND OTHER INVESTMENTS

Warrants: Warrants entitle a fund to purchase a specified number of shares of common stock and are non-income producing. The purchase price and number of shares are subject to adjustment under certain conditions until the expiration date of the warrants, if any. If the price of the underlying stock does not rise above the strike price before the warrant expires, the warrant generally expires without any value and a fund will lose any amount it paid for the warrant. Thus, investments in warrants may involve more risk than investments in common stock. Warrants may trade in the same markets as their underlying stock; however, the price of the warrant does not necessarily move with the price of the underlying stock.

Securities Lending: Each Fund may lend its securities to approved borrowers, such as brokers, dealers and other financial institutions. The borrower pledges and maintains with the Fund collateral consisting of cash, an irrevocable letter of credit issued by an approved bank, or securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government. The initial collateral received by each Fund is required to have a value of at least 102% of the current market value of the loaned securities for securities traded on U.S. exchanges and a value of at least 105% for all other securities. The collateral is maintained thereafter at a value equal to at least 100% of the current value of the securities on loan. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of each business day of the Fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Fund or excess collateral is returned by the Fund, on the next business day. During the term of the loan, each Fund is entitled to all distributions made on or in respect of the loaned securities but does not receive interest income on securities received as collateral. Loans of securities are terminable at any time and the borrower, after notice, is required to return borrowed securities within the standard time period for settlement of securities transactions.

As of period end, any securities on loan were collateralized by cash and/or U.S. Government obligations. Cash collateral invested in money market funds managed by BlackRock Fund Advisors (“BFA”), the Funds’ investment adviser, or its affiliates is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments. Any non-cash collateral received cannot be sold, re-invested or pledged by the Fund, except in the event of borrower default. The securities on loan, if any, are also disclosed in each Fund’s Schedule of Investments. The market value of any securities on loan and the value of any related cash collateral are disclosed in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Securities lending transactions are entered into by the Funds under Master Securities Lending Agreements (each, an “MSLA”) which provide the right, in the event of default (including bankruptcy or insolvency) for the non-defaulting party to liquidate the collateral and calculate a net exposure to the defaulting party or request additional collateral. In the event that a borrower defaults, the Funds, as lender, would offset the market value of the collateral received against the market value of the securities loaned. When the value of the collateral is greater than that of the market value of the securities loaned, the lender is left with a net amount payable to the defaulting party. However, bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against such a right of offset in the event of an MSLA counterparty’s bankruptcy or insolvency. Under the MSLA, absent an event of default, the borrower can resell or re-pledge the loaned securities, and the Funds can reinvest cash collateral received in connection with loaned securities. Upon an event of default, the parties’ obligations to return the securities or collateral to the other party are extinguished, and the parties can resell or re-pledge the loaned securities or the collateral received in connection with the loaned securities in order to satisfy the defaulting party’s net payment obligation for all transactions under the MSLA. The defaulting party remains liable for any deficiency.

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements   (continued)

 

As of period end, the following table is a summary of the securities on loan by counterparty which are subject to offset under an MSLA:

 

 

 

iShares ETF and Counterparty

   
Securities Loaned
at Value
 
 
    
Cash Collateral
Received
 
(a) 
   
Non-Cash Collateral
Received, at Fair Value
 
(a) 
    Net Amount  

 

 

MSCI ACWI

        

Barclays Bank PLC

  $ 1,779,602      $ (1,779,602   $     $  

Barclays Capital, Inc.

    1,376,538        (1,376,538            

BNP Paribas SA

    29,651,586        (29,651,586            

BofA Securities, Inc.

    6,890,294        (6,890,294            

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.

    6,083,112        (6,083,112            

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC

    139,511        (139,511            

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.

    504        (504            

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC

    10,827,453        (10,827,453            

HSBC Bank PLC

    2,075,643        (2,075,643            

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC

    30,963,700        (30,963,700            

Jefferies LLC

    1,257,199        (1,257,199            

Macquarie Bank Ltd.

    859,679        (859,679            

Morgan Stanley

    27,211,675        (27,211,675            

Nomura Securities International, Inc.

    75,971        (75,971            

RBC Capital Markets LLC

    4,989,555        (4,985,155           4,400 (b) 

Scotia Capital (USA), Inc.

    17,941,114        (17,941,114            

SG Americas Securities LLC

    2,896,897        (2,896,897            

State Street Bank & Trust Co.

    710,424        (710,424            

Toronto-Dominion Bank

    27,601        (27,601            

UBS AG

    761,593        (761,593            

UBS Securities LLC

    6,518,028        (6,518,028            

Virtu Americas LLC

    551,656        (544,596           7,060 (b) 

Wells Fargo Bank N.A.

    1,259,681        (1,259,681            

Wells Fargo Securities LLC

    4,366,503        (4,366,503            
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 159,215,519      $ (159,204,059   $     $ 11,460  
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target

        

Barclays Bank PLC

  $ 608,410      $ (608,410   $     $  

BNP Paribas SA

    1,775,005        (1,775,005            

BofA Securities, Inc.

    565,815        (565,815            

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.

    620,909        (617,195           3,714 (b) 

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.

    12,645        (12,645            

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC

    729,009        (729,009            

HSBC Bank PLC

    300,576        (300,576            

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC

    1,886,290        (1,886,290            

Jefferies LLC

    420,255        (420,255            

Scotia Capital (USA), Inc.

    1,221,503        (1,221,503            

SG Americas Securities LLC

    177,143        (177,143            

State Street Bank & Trust Co.

    90,879        (90,879            

UBS AG

    1,043,583        (1,043,583            
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 9,452,022      $ (9,448,308   $     $ 3,714  
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

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iShares ETF and Counterparty

   

Securities Loaned

at Value

 

 

    

Cash Collateral

Received

 

(a) 

   

Non-Cash Collateral

Received, at Fair Value

 

(a) 

    Net Amount  

 

 

MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan

        

Barclays Bank PLC

  $ 576,848      $ (576,848   $     $  

Barclays Capital, Inc.

    552,104        (552,104            

BNP Paribas SA

    24,376,243        (24,376,243            

BofA Securities, Inc.

    13,082,945        (13,082,945            

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.

    2,619,610        (2,619,610            

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC

    1,262,632        (1,262,632            

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC

    1,899,618        (1,899,618            

HSBC Bank PLC

    1,572,862        (1,572,862            

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC

    1,150,466        (1,150,466            

Jefferies LLC

    333,033        (333,033            

Macquarie Bank Ltd.

    685,015        (685,015            

Morgan Stanley

    10,305,400        (10,305,400            

Nomura Securities International, Inc.

    156,800        (156,800            

SG Americas Securities LLC

    2,079,047        (2,079,047            

State Street Bank & Trust Co.

    571,811        (571,811            

UBS AG

    4,420,504        (4,420,504            

UBS Securities LLC

    597,696        (597,696            

Wells Fargo Bank N.A.

    68,244        (68,244            

Wells Fargo Securities LLC

    85,654        (85,654            
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 66,396,532      $ (66,396,532   $     $  
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

MSCI Europe Financials

        

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC

  $ 1,262,163      $ (1,254,639   $     $ 7,524 (b) 

Morgan Stanley

    778,679        (776,530           2,149 (b) 
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 2,040,842      $ (2,031,169   $     $ 9,673  
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

MSCI Europe Small-Cap

        

Barclays Capital, Inc.

  $ 394,148      $ (394,148   $     $  

BMO Capital Markets Corp.

    88,926        (2,355           86,571 (b) 

BNP Paribas SA

    128,295        (108,819           19,476 (b) 

BofA Securities, Inc.

    425,184        (425,184            

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.

    281,620        (281,620            

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC

    1,030,208        (1,030,208            

HSBC Bank PLC

    109,959        (109,959            

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC

    498,964        (498,964            

Jefferies LLC

    62,293        (58,959           3,334 (b) 

Morgan Stanley

    1,463,954        (1,463,954            

UBS AG

    305,913        (305,913            
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 4,789,464      $ (4,680,083   $     $ 109,381  
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

MSCI Kokusai

        

Barclays Bank PLC

  $ 149,264      $ (148,583   $     $ 681 (b) 

Barclays Capital, Inc.

    23,993        (23,993            

BNP Paribas SA

    308,115        (308,115            

BofA Securities, Inc.

    95,319        (95,319            

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.

    107,767        (106,614           1,153 (b) 

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC

    115,935        (115,935            

HSBC Bank PLC

    12,943        (12,943            

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC

    339,520        (339,520            

Jefferies LLC

    232,001        (228,892           3,109 (b) 

Morgan Stanley

    99,984        (99,632           352 (b) 

National Financial Services LLC

    24,975        (24,975            

RBC Capital Markets LLC

    10,323        (10,323            

Scotia Capital (USA), Inc.

    277,011        (275,930           1,081 (b) 

UBS AG

    38,510        (38,192           318 (b) 

UBS Securities LLC

    118,414        (118,414            

Virtu Americas LLC

    23,404        (23,404            

Wells Fargo Bank N.A.

    21,732        (21,732            

Wells Fargo Securities LLC

    14,109        (14,109            
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 2,013,319      $ (2,006,625   $     $ 6,694  
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

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  (a) 

Collateral received in excess of the market value of securities on loan is not presented in this table. The total cash collateral received by each Fund is disclosed in the Fund’s statement of assets and liabilities.

 
  (b) 

The market value of the loaned securities is determined as of July 31, 2022. Additional collateral is delivered to the Fund on the next business day in accordance with the MSLA. The net amount would be subject to the borrower default indemnity in the event of default by a counterparty.

 

The risks of securities lending include the risk that the borrower may not provide additional collateral when required or may not return the securities when due. To mitigate these risks, each Fund benefits from a borrower default indemnity provided by BlackRock, Inc. (“BlackRock”). BlackRock’s indemnity allows for full replacement of the securities loaned to the extent the collateral received does not cover the value of the securities loaned in the event of borrower default. Each Fund could incur a loss if the value of an investment purchased with cash collateral falls below the market value of the loaned securities or if the value of an investment purchased with cash collateral falls below the value of the original cash collateral received. Such losses are borne entirely by each Fund.

 

5.

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Futures Contracts: Futures contracts are purchased or sold to gain exposure to, or manage exposure to, changes in interest rates (interest rate risk) and changes in the value of equity securities (equity risk) or foreign currencies (foreign currency exchange rate risk).

Futures contracts are exchange-traded agreements between the Funds and a counterparty to buy or sell a specific quantity of an underlying instrument at a specified price and on a specified date. Depending on the terms of a contract, it is settled either through physical delivery of the underlying instrument on the settlement date or by payment of a cash amount on the settlement date. Upon entering into a futures contract, the Funds are required to deposit initial margin with the broker in the form of cash or securities in an amount that varies depending on a contract’s size and risk profile. The initial margin deposit must then be maintained at an established level over the life of the contract. Amounts pledged, which are considered restricted, are included in cash pledged for futures contracts in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Securities deposited as initial margin are designated in the Schedule of Investments and cash deposited, if any, are shown as cash pledged for futures contracts in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Pursuant to the contract, the Funds agree to receive from or pay to the broker an amount of cash equal to the daily fluctuation in market value of the contract (“variation margin”). Variation margin is recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and, if any, shown as variation margin receivable (or payable) on futures contracts in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. When the contract is closed, a realized gain or loss is recorded in the Statements of Operations equal to the difference between the notional amount of the contract at the time it was opened and the notional amount at the time it was closed. The use of futures contracts involves the risk of an imperfect correlation in the movements in the price of futures contracts and interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates or underlying assets.

 

6.

INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Investment Advisory Fees: Pursuant to an Investment Advisory Agreement with the Trust, BFA manages the investment of each Fund’s assets. BFA is a California corporation indirectly owned by BlackRock. Under the Investment Advisory Agreement, BFA is responsible for substantially all expenses of the Funds, except (i) interest and taxes; (ii) brokerage commissions and other expenses connected with the execution of portfolio transactions; (iii) distribution fees; (iv) the advisory fee payable to BFA; and (v) litigation expenses and any extraordinary expenses (in each case as determined by a majority of the independent trustees).

For its investment advisory services to the iShares MSCI ACWI ETF, BFA is entitled to an annual investment advisory fee, accrued daily and paid monthly by the Fund, based on the Fund’s allocable portion of the aggregate of the average daily net assets of the Fund and certain other iShares funds, as follows:

 

   
Aggregate Average Daily Net Assets    Investment Advisory Fees    

First $30 billion

   0.350%

Over $30 billion, up to and including $60 billion

   0.320    

Over $60 billion, up to and including $90 billion

   0.280    

Over $90 billion, up to and including $120 billion

   0.252    

Over $120 billion, up to and including $150 billion

   0.227    

Over $150 billion

   0.204    

For its investment advisory services to each of the following Funds, BFA is entitled to an annual investment advisory fee, accrued daily and paid monthly by the Funds, based on the average daily net assets of each Fund as follows:

 

   
iShares ETF    Investment Advisory Fees    

MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target

   0.20%

MSCI Europe Financials

   0.48    

MSCI Europe Small-Cap

   0.40    

MSCI Kokusai

   0.25    

 

 

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For its investment advisory services to the iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF, BFA is entitled to an annual investment advisory fee, accrued daily and paid monthly by the Fund, based on the Fund’s allocable portion of the aggregate of the average daily net assets of the Fund and certain other iShares funds, as follows:

 

   
Aggregate Average Daily Net Assets    Investment Advisory Fees  

First $14 billion

     0.75

Over $14 billion, up to and including $28 billion

     0.68  

Over $28 billion, up to and including $42 billion

     0.61  

Over $42 billion, up to and including $56 billion

     0.54  

Over $56 billion, up to and including $70 billion

     0.47  

Over $70 billion, up to and including $84 billion

     0.41  

Over $84 billion

     0.35  

Expense Waivers: A fund may incur its pro rata share of fees and expenses attributable to its investments in other investment companies (“acquired fund fees and expenses”). The total of the investment advisory fee and acquired fund fees and expenses, if any, is a fund’s total annual operating expenses. Total expenses as shown in the Statement of Operations does not include acquired fund fees and expenses.

For each of the iShares MSCI ACWI and MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETFs, BFA has contractually agreed to waive a portion of its investment advisory fee for the Funds through November 30, 2026 in an amount equal to the acquired fund fees and expenses, if any, attributable to each Fund’s investments in other iShares funds.

For year ended July 31, 2022, there were no fees waived by BFA pursuant to this arrangement.

Distributor: BlackRock Investments, LLC, an affiliate of BFA, is the distributor for each Fund. Pursuant to the distribution agreement, BFA is responsible for any fees or expenses for distribution services provided to the Funds.

Securities Lending: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) has issued an exemptive order which permits BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A. (“BTC”), an affiliate of BFA, to serve as securities lending agent for the Funds, subject to applicable conditions. As securities lending agent, BTC bears all operational costs directly related to securities lending, including any custodial costs. Each Fund is responsible for fees in connection with the investment of cash collateral received for securities on loan (the “collateral investment fees”). The cash collateral is invested in a money market fund, BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional or BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, managed by BFA, or its affiliates. However, BTC has agreed to reduce the amount of securities lending income it receives in order to effectively limit the collateral investment fees each Fund bears to an annual rate of 0.04%. The SL Agency Shares of such money market fund will not be subject to a sales load, distribution fee or service fee. The money market fund in which the cash collateral has been invested may, under certain circumstances, impose a liquidity fee of up to 2% of the value redeemed or temporarily restrict redemptions for up to 10 business days during a 90 day period, in the event that the money market fund’s weekly liquid assets fall below certain thresholds.

Securities lending income is equal to the total of income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral, net of fees and other payments to and from borrowers of securities, and less the collateral investment fees. Each Fund retains a portion of securities lending income and remits the remaining portion to BTC as compensation for its services as securities lending agent.

Pursuant to the current securities lending agreement, the iShares MSCI Kokusai ETF (the “Group 1 Fund”), retains 81% of securities lending income (which excludes collateral investment fees) and the amount retained can never be less than 70% of the total of securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees.

Pursuant to the current securities lending agreement, each of iShares MSCI ACWI ETF, iShares MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target ETF, iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF, iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF and iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF (the “Group 2 Funds”), retains 82% of securities lending income (which excludes collateral investment fees) and the amount retained can never be less than 70% of the total of securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees.

In addition, commencing the business day following the date that the aggregate securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees generated across all 1940 Act iShares exchange-traded funds (the “iShares ETF Complex”) in a given calendar year exceeds a specified threshold: (1) the Group 1 Fund, pursuant to the securities lending agreement, will retain for the remainder of that calendar year 81% of securities lending income (which excludes collateral investment fees), and the amount retained can never be less than 70% of the total of securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees, and (2) each Group 2 Fund will retain for the remainder of that calendar year 85% of securities lending income (which excludes collateral investment fees), and the amount retained can never be less than 70% of the total of securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees.

Prior to January 1, 2022, the Group 1 Fund retained 77% of securities lending income (which excludes collateral investment fees) and the amount retained was not less than 70% of the total of securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees. Each Group 2 Fund retained 82% of securities lending income (which excludes collateral investment fees) and the amount retained was not less than 70% of the total of securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees. In addition, commencing the business day following the date that the aggregate securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees generated across the iShares ETF Complex in a calendar year exceeded a specified threshold: (1) the Group 1 Fund, pursuant to the securities lending agreement, retained for the remainder of that calendar year 81% of securities lending income (which excludes collateral investment fees), and the amount retained could never be less than 70% of the total of securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees, and (2) each Group 2 Fund, pursuant to the securities lending agreement, retained for the remainder of that calendar year 85% of securities lending income (which excludes collateral investment fees), and the amount retained could never be less than 70% of the total of securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees.

 

 

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The share of securities lending income earned by each Fund is shown as securities lending income – affiliated – net in its Statements of Operations. For the year ended July 31, 2022, the Funds paid BTC the following amounts for securities lending agent services:

 

   
iShares ETF  

Fees Paid  

to BTC  

 

MSCI ACWI

  $ 318,253    

MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target

    10,288    

MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan

    352,004    

MSCI Europe Financials

    181    

MSCI Europe Small-Cap

    86,295    

MSCI Kokusai

    4,841    

Officers and Trustees: Certain officers and/or trustees of the Trust are officers and/or trustees of BlackRock or its affiliates.

Other Transactions: Cross trading is the buying or selling of portfolio securities between funds to which BFA (or an affiliate) serves as investment adviser. At its regularly scheduled quarterly meetings, the Board reviews such transactions as of the most recent calendar quarter for compliance with the requirements and restrictions set forth by Rule 17a-7.

For the year ended July 31, 2022, transactions executed by the Funds pursuant to Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act were as follows:

 

       
iShares ETF   Purchases      Sales     

Net Realized

Gain (Loss)

 

MSCI ACWI

  $  88,759,867      $  117,983,271      $  (35,140,606

MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target

    80,184,829        76,373,089        (6,365,642

MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan

    18,868,052        36,853,208        (22,773,366

MSCI Europe Financials

    19,442,621        13,071,631        (5,341,944

MSCI Europe Small-Cap

    6,404,724        13,078,042        241,856  

MSCI Kokusai

    961,382        2,220,825        (567,859

Each Fund may invest its positive cash balances in certain money market funds managed by BFA or an affiliate. The income earned on these temporary cash investments is shown as dividends – affiliated in the Statements of Operations.

A fund, in order to improve its portfolio liquidity and its ability to track its underlying index, may invest in shares of other iShares funds that invest in securities in the fund’s underlying index.

 

7.

PURCHASES AND SALES

For the year ended July 31, 2022, purchases and sales of investments, excluding short-term investments and in-kind transactions, were as follows:

 

     
iShares ETF   Purchases      Sales    

MSCI ACWI

  $  1,202,816,322      $ 794,455,165    

MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target

    244,243,994        215,314,596    

MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan

    873,512,486        1,332,907,434    

MSCI Europe Financials

    110,260,699        131,807,510    

MSCI Europe Small-Cap

    48,627,560        43,132,252    

MSCI Kokusai

    82,143,433        46,412,192    

For the year ended July 31, 2022, in-kind transactions were as follows:

 

     
iShares ETF   In-kind
Purchases
    

In-kind  

Sales  

 

MSCI ACWI

  $  3,745,892,839      $ 660,985,943    

MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target

    398,361,806        211,094,745    

MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan

    68,769,556        781,755,664    

MSCI Europe Financials

    715,939,492        875,123,953    

MSCI Europe Small-Cap

    28,603,145        294,040,890    

MSCI Kokusai

    3,642,819,331        4,065,775,348    

 

8.

INCOME TAX INFORMATION

Each Fund is treated as an entity separate from the Trust’s other funds for federal income tax purposes. It is each Fund’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income to its shareholders. Therefore, no U.S. federal income tax provision is required.

 

 

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Management has analyzed tax laws and regulations and their application to the Funds as of July 31, 2022, inclusive of the open tax return years, and does not believe that there are any uncertain tax positions that require recognition of a tax liability in the Funds’ financial statements.

U.S. GAAP requires that certain components of net assets be adjusted to reflect permanent differences between financial and tax reporting. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or NAV per share. As of July 31, 2022, permanent differences attributable to realized gains (losses) from in-kind redemptions were reclassified to the following accounts:

 

     
iShares ETF   Paid-in Capital     

Accumulated

Earnings (Loss)

 

MSCI ACWI

  $ 337,406,762      $ (337,406,762

MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target

    76,011,760        (76,011,760

MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan

    150,236,440        (150,236,440

MSCI Europe Financials

    (54,701,290      54,701,290  

MSCI Europe Small-Cap

    20,053,208        (20,053,208

MSCI Kokusai

    161,438,012        (161,438,012

The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:

 

 

 
iShares ETF  

Year Ended

07/31/22

      

Year Ended

07/31/21

 

 

 

MSCI ACWI

      

Ordinary income

  $  342,708,658        $  230,246,413  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target

      

Ordinary income

  $ 22,125,984        $ 10,128,091  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan

      

Ordinary income

  $ 94,511,519        $ 63,771,745  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

MSCI Europe Financials

      

Ordinary income

  $ 83,531,263        $ 36,493,715  

Return of capital

    547,504           
 

 

 

      

 

 

 
  $ 84,078,767        $ 36,493,715  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

MSCI Europe Small-Cap

      

Ordinary income

  $ 7,908,962        $ 3,348,387  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

MSCI Kokusai

      

Ordinary income

  $ 5,904,840        $ 2,876,281  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

As of July 31, 2022, the tax components of accumulated net earnings (losses) were as follows:

 

           

iShares ETF

   

Undistributed

Ordinary Income

 

 

    

Non-expiring

Capital Loss

Carryforwards

 

 

(a) 

   

Net Unrealized

Gains (Losses)

 

(b) 

   

Qualified

Late-Year Losses

 

(c) 

    Total  

MSCI ACWI

  $ 21,167,692      $ (793,376,570   $ 2,467,755,482     $     $ 1,695,546,604  

MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target

    1,203,700        (52,107,059     (3,876,065           (54,779,424

MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan

    18,417,612        (894,256,066     153,952,672             (721,885,782

MSCI Europe Financials

           (115,336,611     (409,011,461     (1,463,727     (525,811,799

MSCI Europe Small-Cap

    69,842        (10,387,306     (53,483,620           (63,801,084

MSCI Kokusai

    220,111        (24,443,796     (33,574,069           (57,797,754

 

  (a) 

Amounts available to offset future realized capital gains.

 
  (b) 

The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized gains (losses) was attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales, the realization for tax purposes of unrealized gains (losses) on certain futures contracts, the characterization of corporate actions, the realization for tax purposes of unrealized gains on investments in passive foreign investment companies, timing and recognition of partnership income, foreign tax withholding reclaims and the timing of realized gains/losses for tax purposes.

 
  (c) 

The Funds have elected to defer certain qualified late-year losses and recognize such losses in the next taxable year.

 

For the year ended July 31, 2022, the iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF utilized $46,739,746 of its capital loss carryforwards.

A fund may own shares in certain foreign investment entities, referred to, under U.S. tax law, as “passive foreign investment companies.” Such fund may elect to mark-to-market annually the shares of each passive foreign investment company and would be required to distribute to shareholders any such marked-to-market gains.

 

 

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As of July 31, 2022, gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on cost of investments (including short positions and derivatives, if any) for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

         
iShares ETF   Tax Cost     

 Gross Unrealized

Appreciation

    

 Gross Unrealized

Depreciation

    

Net Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

 

MSCI ACWI

  $  15,783,357,992      $ 3,875,213,515      $ (1,402,159,894    $  2,473,053,621  

MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target

    918,009,069        97,526,821        (101,194,016      (3,667,195

MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan

    3,240,911,259        417,204,040        (259,133,800      158,070,240  

MSCI Europe Financials

    1,375,431,413        425,776        (408,926,482      (408,500,706

MSCI Europe Small-Cap

    166,757,728        2,139,930        (55,604,996      (53,465,066

MSCI Kokusai

    202,553,622        3,880,126        (37,451,342      (33,571,216

 

9.

LINE OF CREDIT

The iShares MSCI ACWI, iShares MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target and iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETFs, along with certain other iShares funds (“Participating Funds”), are parties to a $300 million credit agreement (“Credit Agreement”) with State Street Bank and Trust Company, which expires on October 15, 2021. The line of credit may be used for temporary or emergency purposes, including redemptions, settlement of trades and rebalancing of portfolio holdings in certain target markets. The Credit Agreement sets specific sub limits on aggregate borrowings based on two tiers of Participating Funds: $300 million with respect to the funds within Tier 1, including the Funds, and $200 million with respect to Tier 2. The Funds may borrow up to the aggregate commitment amount subject to asset coverage and other limitations as specified in the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement has the following terms: a commitment fee of 0.20% per annum on the unused portion of the credit agreement and interest at a rate equal to the higher of (a) the one-month LIBOR rate (not less than zero) plus 1.00% per annum or (b) the U.S. Federal Funds rate (not less than zero) plus 1.00% per annum on amounts borrowed. The commitment fee is generally allocated to each Participating Fund based on the lesser of a Participating Fund’s relative exposure to certain target markets or a Participating Fund’s maximum borrowing amount as set forth by the terms of the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement was terminated on August 12, 2021.

Effective August 13, 2021, the iShares MSCI ACWI, iShares MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target and iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETFs, along with certain other iShares funds (“Participating Funds”), are parties to a $800 million credit agreement (“Syndicated Credit Agreement”) with a group of lenders, which expires on August 12, 2022. The line of credit may be used for temporary or emergency purposes, including redemptions, settlement of trades and rebalancing of portfolio holdings in certain target markets. The Funds may borrow up to the aggregate commitment amount subject to asset coverage and other limitations as specified in the Syndicated Credit Agreement. The Syndicated Credit Agreement has the following terms: a commitment fee of 0.15% per annum on the unused portion of the credit agreement and interest at a rate equal to the higher of (a) the one-month LIBOR rate (not less than zero) plus 1.00% per annum or (b) the U.S. Federal Funds rate (not less than zero) plus 1.00% per annum on amounts borrowed. The commitment fee is generally allocated to each Participating Fund based on the lesser of a Participating Fund’s relative exposure to certain target markets or a Participating Fund’s maximum borrowing amount as set forth by the terms of the Syndicated Credit Agreement.

For the year ended July 31, 2022, the maximum amount borrowed, the average daily borrowing and the weighted average interest rate, if any, under the Syndicated Credit Agreement were as follows:

 

       
iShares ETF  

Maximum

Amount

Borrowed

    

Average

Borrowing

    

Weighted

Average

Interest Rates

 

MSCI ACWI

  $ 6,400,000      $ 105,205        1.10

MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target

    1,090,000        17,918        1.10  

MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan

    15,500,000        494,022        1.40  

 

10.

PRINCIPAL RISKS

In the normal course of business, each Fund invests in securities or other instruments and may enter into certain transactions, and such activities subject the Fund to various risks, including, among others, fluctuations in the market (market risk) or failure of an issuer to meet all of its obligations. The value of securities or other instruments may also be affected by various factors, including, without limitation: (i) the general economy; (ii) the overall market as well as local, regional or global political and/or social instability; (iii) regulation, taxation or international tax treaties between various countries; or (iv) currency, interest rate or price fluctuations. Local, regional or global events such as war, acts of terrorism, the spread of infectious illness or other public health issues, recessions, or other events could have a significant impact on the Funds and their investments. Each Fund’s prospectus provides details of the risks to which the Fund is subject.

BFA uses a “passive” or index approach to try to achieve each Fund’s investment objective following the securities included in its underlying index during upturns as well as downturns. BFA does not take steps to reduce market exposure or to lessen the effects of a declining market. Divergence from the underlying index and the composition of the portfolio is monitored by BFA.

The Funds may be exposed to additional risks when reinvesting cash collateral in money market funds that do not seek to maintain a stable NAV per share of $1.00, which may be subject to redemption gates or liquidity fees under certain circumstances.

 

 

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Market Risk: The iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF invests in A-shares (i.e., equity securities of companies based in the People’s Republic of China (“China” or “PRC”) that trade on the Shanghai Stock Exchange and Shenzhen Stock Exchange) primarily through the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect program or the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect program (together, “Stock Connect”). Investing in A-shares through Stock Connect is subject to trading, clearance and settlement procedures, which could pose risks to the Fund. Trading through Stock Connect is subject to a daily quota, which limits the maximum net purchases under Stock Connect each day. The daily quota may restrict the Fund’s ability to invest in A-shares on a timely basis and could affect the Fund’s ability to effectively pursue its investment strategy. Additionally, the Fund may be subject to the risk of price fluctuations on days when the Chinese markets are open, but Stock Connect is not trading. The A-shares market has a higher propensity for trading suspensions than many other global equity markets.

An outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus has developed into a global pandemic and has resulted in closing borders, quarantines, disruptions to supply chains and customer activity, as well as general concern and uncertainty. The impact of this pandemic, and other global health crises that may arise in the future, could affect the economies of many nations, individual companies and the market in general in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen at the present time. This pandemic may result in substantial market volatility and may adversely impact the prices and liquidity of a fund’s investments. Although vaccines have been developed and approved for use by various governments, the duration of this pandemic and its effects cannot be determined with certainty.

Valuation Risk: The market values of equities, such as common stocks and preferred securities or equity related investments, such as futures and options, may decline due to general market conditions which are not specifically related to a particular company. They may also decline due to factors which affect a particular industry or industries. A fund may invest in illiquid investments. An illiquid investment is any investment that a fund reasonably expects cannot be sold or disposed of in current market conditions in seven calendar days or less without the sale or disposition significantly changing the market value of the investment. A fund may experience difficulty in selling illiquid investments in a timely manner at the price that it believes the investments are worth. Prices may fluctuate widely over short or extended periods in response to company, market or economic news. Markets also tend to move in cycles, with periods of rising and falling prices. This volatility may cause a fund’s NAV to experience significant increases or decreases over short periods of time. If there is a general decline in the securities and other markets, the NAV of a fund may lose value, regardless of the individual results of the securities and other instruments in which a fund invests.

The price each Fund could receive upon the sale of any particular portfolio investment may differ from each Fund’s valuation of the investment, particularly for securities that trade in thin or volatile markets or that are valued using a fair valuation technique or a price provided by an independent pricing service. Changes to significant unobservable inputs and assumptions (i.e., publicly traded company multiples, growth rate, time to exit) due to the lack of observable inputs.

Counterparty Credit Risk: The Funds may be exposed to counterparty credit risk, or the risk that an entity may fail to or be unable to perform on its commitments related to unsettled or open transactions, including making timely interest and/or principal payments or otherwise honoring its obligations. The Funds manage counterparty credit risk by entering into transactions only with counterparties that the Manager believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. Financial assets, which potentially expose the Funds to market, issuer and counterparty credit risks, consist principally of financial instruments and receivables due from counterparties. The extent of the Funds’ exposure to market, issuer and counterparty credit risks with respect to these financial assets is approximately their value recorded in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, less any collateral held by the Funds.

A derivative contract may suffer a mark-to-market loss if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the market rates or values of the underlying instrument. Losses can also occur if the counterparty does not perform under the contract.

With exchange-traded futures, there is less counterparty credit risk to the Funds since the exchange or clearinghouse, as counterparty to such instruments, guarantees against a possible default. The clearinghouse stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract; therefore, credit risk is limited to failure of the clearinghouse. While offset rights may exist under applicable law, a Fund does not have a contractual right of offset against a clearing broker or clearinghouse in the event of a default (including the bankruptcy or insolvency). Additionally, credit risk exists in exchange-traded futures with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a clearing broker’s customer accounts. While clearing brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a clearing broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the clearing broker for all its clients, typically the shortfall would be allocated on a pro rata basis across all the clearing broker’s customers, potentially resulting in losses to the Funds.

Concentration Risk: A diversified portfolio, where this is appropriate and consistent with a fund’s objectives, minimizes the risk that a price change of a particular investment will have a material impact on the NAV of a fund. The investment concentrations within each Fund’s portfolio are disclosed in its Schedule of Investments.

Certain Funds invest a significant portion of their assets in issuers located in a single country or a limited number of countries. When a fund concentrates its investments in this manner, it assumes the risk that economic, regulatory, political and social conditions in that country or those countries may have a significant impact on the fund and could affect the income from, or the value or liquidity of, the Fund’s portfolio. Unanticipated or sudden political or social developments may cause uncertainty in the markets and as a result adversely affect the Fund’s investments. Foreign issuers may not be subject to the same uniform accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards and practices as used in the United States. Foreign securities markets may also be more volatile and less liquid than U.S. securities and may be less subject to governmental supervision not typically associated with investing in U.S. securities. Investment percentages in specific countries are presented in the Schedule of Investments.

Certain Funds invest a significant portion of their assets in securities of issuers located in Europe or with significant exposure to European issuers or countries. The European financial markets have recently experienced volatility and adverse trends due to concerns about economic downturns in, or rising government debt levels of, several European countries as well as acts of war in the region. These events may spread to other countries in Europe and may affect the value and liquidity of certain of the Funds’ investments.

Responses to the financial problems by European governments, central banks and others, including austerity measures and reforms, may not work, may result in social unrest and may limit future growth and economic recovery or have other unintended consequences. Further defaults or restructurings by governments and others of their

 

 

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debt could have additional adverse effects on economies, financial markets and asset valuations around the world. The United Kingdom has withdrawn from the European Union, and one or more other countries may withdraw from the European Union and/or abandon the Euro, the common currency of the European Union. The impact of these actions, especially if they occur in a disorderly fashion, is not clear but could be significant and far reaching. In addition, Russia launched a large-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022. The extent and duration of the military action, resulting sanctions and resulting future market disruptions in the region are impossible to predict, but could be significant and have a severe adverse effect on the region, including significant negative impacts on the economy and the markets for certain securities and commodities, such as oil and natural gas, as well as other sectors.

Certain Funds invest a significant portion of their assets in securities of issuers located in China or with significant exposure to Chinese issuers or countries. Investments in Chinese securities, including certain Hong Kong-listed securities, involves risks specific to China. China may be subject to considerable degrees of economic, political and social instability and demonstrates significantly higher volatility from time to time in comparison to developed markets. Chinese markets generally continue to experience inefficiency, volatility and pricing anomalies resulting from governmental influence, a lack of publicly available information and/or political and social instability. Internal social unrest or confrontations with other neighboring countries may disrupt economic development in China and result in a greater risk of currency fluctuations, currency non-convertibility, interest rate fluctuations and higher rates of inflation. Incidents involving China’s or the region’s security may cause uncertainty in Chinese markets and may adversely affect the Chinese economy and a fund’s investments. Reduction in spending on Chinese products and services, institution of tariffs or other trade barriers, or a downturn in any of the economies of China’s key trading partners may have an adverse impact on the Chinese economy. In addition, measures may be taken to limit the flow of capital and/or sanctions may be imposed, which could prohibit or restrict the ability to own or transfer fund assets and may also include retaliatory actions, such as seizure of fund assets.

Certain Funds invest a significant portion of their assets in securities of issuers located in Asia or with significant exposure to Asian issuers or countries. The Asian financial markets have recently experienced volatility and adverse trends due to concerns in several Asian countries regarding monetary policy, government intervention in the markets, rising government debt levels or economic downturns. These events may spread to other countries in Asia and may affect the value and liquidity of certain of the Funds’ investments.

Certain Funds invest a significant portion of their assets in securities within a single or limited number of market sectors. When a Fund concentrates its investments in this manner, it assumes the risk that economic, regulatory, political and social conditions affecting such sectors may have a significant impact on the fund and could affect the income from, or the value or liquidity of, the fund’s portfolio.

Significant Shareholder Redemption Risk: Certain shareholders may own or manage a substantial amount of fund shares and/or hold their fund investments for a limited period of time. Large redemptions of fund shares by these shareholders may force a fund to sell portfolio securities, which may negatively impact the fund’s NAV, increase the fund’s brokerage costs, and/or accelerate the realization of taxable income/gains and cause the fund to make additional taxable distributions to shareholders.

LIBOR Transition Risk: The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority announced a phase out of the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). Although many LIBOR rates ceased to be published or no longer are representative of the underlying market they seek to measure after December 31, 2021, a selection of widely used USD LIBOR rates will continue to be published through June 2023 in order to assist with the transition. The Funds may be exposed to financial instruments tied to LIBOR to determine payment obligations, financing terms, hedging strategies or investment value. The transition process away from LIBOR might lead to increased volatility and illiquidity in markets for, and reduce the effectiveness of new hedges placed against instruments whose terms currently include LIBOR. The ultimate effect of the LIBOR transition process on the Funds is uncertain.

 

11.

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

Capital shares are issued and redeemed by each Fund only in aggregations of a specified number of shares or multiples thereof (“Creation Units”) at NAV. Except when aggregated in Creation Units, shares of each Fund are not redeemable.

Transactions in capital shares were as follows:

 

 

 
   

Year Ended

07/31/22

   

Year Ended

07/31/21

 
 

 

 

   

 

 

 
iShares ETF   Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

 

 

MSCI ACWI

       

Shares sold

    42,600,000     $ 4,227,601,620       22,600,000     $ 2,027,841,125  

Shares redeemed

    (6,800,000     (710,323,281     (11,000,000     (1,021,050,416
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    35,800,000     $ 3,517,278,339       11,600,000     $ 1,006,790,709  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target

       

Shares sold

    2,650,000     $ 451,305,999       1,750,000     $ 258,113,034  

Shares redeemed

    (1,600,000     (232,579,062            
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    1,050,000     $ 218,726,937       1,750,000     $ 258,113,034  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan

       

Shares sold

    7,200,000     $ 600,595,116       17,800,000     $ 1,575,533,337  

Shares redeemed

    (21,600,000     (1,742,742,394     (8,000,000     (731,227,430
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    (14,400,000   $ (1,142,147,278     9,800,000     $ 844,305,907  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

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Year Ended

07/31/22

    

Year Ended

07/31/21

 
    

 

 

    

 

 

 
iShares ETF      Shares      Amount      Shares      Amount  

 

 

MSCI Europe Financials

             

Shares sold

       35,100,000      $ 734,872,943        50,250,000      $ 936,699,560  

Shares redeemed

       (52,700,000      (897,800,368      (21,200,000      (382,673,104
    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
       (17,600,000    $ (162,927,425      29,050,000      $ 554,026,456  
    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

MSCI Europe Small-Cap

             

Shares sold

       500,000      $ 35,879,764        3,700,000      $ 259,856,157  

Shares redeemed

       (4,600,000      (298,986,745              
    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
       (4,100,000    $ (263,106,981      3,700,000      $ 259,856,157  
    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

MSCI Kokusai

             

Shares sold

       39,500,000      $ 3,704,423,261        3,050,000      $ 289,662,474  

Shares redeemed

       (42,550,000      (4,092,306,918      (150,000      (12,750,674
    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
       (3,050,000    $ (387,883,657      2,900,000      $ 276,911,800  
    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The consideration for the purchase of Creation Units of a fund in the Trust generally consists of the in-kind deposit of a designated portfolio of securities and a specified amount of cash. Certain funds in the Trust may be offered in Creation Units solely or partially for cash in U.S. dollars. Investors purchasing and redeeming Creation Units may pay a purchase transaction fee and a redemption transaction fee directly to State Street Bank and Trust Company, the Trust’s administrator, to offset transfer and other transaction costs associated with the issuance and redemption of Creation Units, including Creation Units for cash. Investors transacting in Creation Units for cash may also pay an additional variable charge to compensate the relevant fund for certain transaction costs (i.e., stamp taxes, taxes on currency or other financial transactions, and brokerage costs) and market impact expenses relating to investing in portfolio securities. Such variable charges, if any, are included in shares sold in the table above.

From time to time, settlement of securities related to in-kind contributions or in-kind redemptions may be delayed. In such cases, securities related to in-kind transactions are reflected as a receivable or a payable in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

12.

FOREIGN WITHHOLDING TAX CLAIMS

The iShares MSCI ACWI ETF is expected to seek a closing agreement with the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) to address any prior years’ U.S. income tax liabilities attributable to Fund shareholders resulting from the recovery of foreign taxes. The closing agreement would result in the Fund paying a compliance fee to the IRS, on behalf of its shareholders, representing the estimated tax savings generated from foreign tax credits claimed by Fund shareholders on their tax returns in prior years. The Fund has accrued a liability for the estimated IRS compliance fee related to foreign withholding tax claims, which is disclosed in the statements of assets and liabilities. The actual IRS compliance fee may differ from the estimate and that difference may be material.

 

13.

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Management’s evaluation of the impact of all subsequent events on the Funds’ financial statements was completed through the date the financial statements were available to be issued and the following items were noted:

Effective August 12, 2022, the Syndicated Credit Agreement to which the Participating Funds are party was amended to (i) update the interest terms to the higher of (a) Daily Simple Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) plus 0.10% and 1.00% per annum or (b) the U.S. Federal Funds rate plus 1.00% per annum on amounts borrowed and (ii) extend the termination date to August 11, 2023.

 

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Trustees of

iShares Trust and Shareholders of each of the six funds listed in the table below

Opinions on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of each of the funds listed in the table below (six of the funds constituting iShares Trust, hereafter collectively referred to as the “Funds”) as of July 31, 2022, the related statements of operations for the year ended July 31, 2022, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended July 31, 2022, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended July 31, 2022 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Funds as of July 31, 2022, the results of each of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in each of their net assets for each of the two years in the period ended July 31, 2022 and each of the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended July 31, 2022 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

 

iShares MSCI ACWI ETF

 

iShares MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target ETF

 

iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF

 

iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF

 

iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF

 

iShares MSCI Kokusai ETF

Basis for Opinions

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Funds’ financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of July 31, 2022 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

September 23, 2022

We have served as the auditor of one or more BlackRock investment companies since 2000.

 

 

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Important Tax Information (unaudited)

 

The following amounts, or maximum amounts allowable by law, are hereby designated as qualified dividend income for individuals for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2022:

 

   
iShares ETF    Qualified Dividend
Income
 

MSCI ACWI

   $ 339,125,825    

MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target

     20,476,557    

MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan

     48,608,732    

MSCI Europe Financials

     81,155,427    

MSCI Europe Small-Cap

     5,752,818    

MSCI Kokusai

     3,694,284    

The following amounts, or maximum amounts allowable by law, are hereby designated as qualified business income for individuals for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2022:

 

     
iShares ETF            Qualified Business
Income
 

MSCI ACWI

      $ 1,591,427    

MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target

        123,298    

MSCI Kokusai

              24,447    

The Funds intend to pass through to their shareholders the following amounts, or maximum amounts allowable by law, of foreign source income earned and foreign taxes paid for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2022:

 

     
iShares ETF    Foreign Source
Income Earned
       Foreign
Taxes Paid
 

MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan

   $ 119,467,524        $  18,422,851    

MSCI Europe Financials

     84,570,685          7,469,154    

MSCI Europe Small-Cap

     6,403,486          440,655    

The following percentage, or maximum percentage allowable by law, of ordinary income distributions paid during the fiscal year ended July 31, 2022 qualified for the dividends-received deduction for corporate shareholders:

 

   
iShares ETF    Dividends-Received
Deduction
 

MSCI ACWI

     43.92

MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target

     42.31

MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan

     0.11

MSCI Europe Small-Cap

     0.41

MSCI Kokusai

     32.08

 

 

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Board Review and Approval of Investment Advisory Contract

 

iShares MSCI ACWI ETF (the “Fund”)

Under Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”), including a majority of Board Members who are not “interested persons” of the Trust (as that term is defined in the 1940 Act) (the “Independent Board Members”), is required annually to consider and approve the Investment Advisory Agreement between the Trust and BFA (the “Advisory Agreement”) on behalf of the Fund. The Board’s consideration entails a year-long process whereby the Board and its committees (composed solely of Independent Board Members) assess BlackRock’s services to the Fund, including investment management; fund accounting; administrative and shareholder services; oversight of the Fund’s service providers; risk management and oversight; legal and compliance services; and ability to meet applicable legal and regulatory requirements. The Independent Board Members requested, and BFA provided, such information as the Independent Board Members, with advice from independent counsel, deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the Advisory Agreement. At meetings on May 3, 2022 and May 18, 2022, a committee composed of all of the Independent Board Members (the “15(c) Committee”), with independent counsel, met with management and reviewed and discussed information provided in response to initial requests of the 15(c) Committee and/or its independent counsel, and requested certain additional information, which management agreed to provide. At a meeting held on June 13-15, 2022, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, reviewed the additional information provided by management in response to these requests.

After extensive discussions and deliberations, the Board, including all of the Independent Board Members, approved the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund, based on a review of qualitative and quantitative information provided by BFA and their cumulative experience as Board Members. The Board noted its satisfaction with the extent and quality of information provided and its frequent interactions with management, as well as the detailed responses and other information provided by BFA. The Independent Board Members were advised by their independent counsel throughout the process, including about the legal standards applicable to their review. In approving the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, considered various factors, including: (i) the expenses and performance of the Fund; (ii) the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by BFA; (iii) the costs of services provided to the Fund and profits realized by BFA and its affiliates; (iv) potential economies of scale and the sharing of related benefits; (v) the fees and services provided for other comparable funds/accounts managed by BFA and its affiliates; and (vi) other benefits to BFA and/or its affiliates. The material factors, none of which was controlling, and conclusions that formed the basis for the Board, including the Independent Board Members, to approve the continuance of the Advisory Agreement are discussed below.

Expenses and Performance of the Fund: The Board reviewed statistical information prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent provider of investment company data, regarding the expense ratio components, including gross and net total expenses, fees and expenses of another fund in which the Fund invests (if applicable), and waivers/reimbursements (if applicable) of the Fund in comparison with the same information for other ETFs, objectively selected by Broadridge as comprising the Fund’s applicable expense peer group pursuant to Broadridge’s proprietary ETF methodology (the “Peer Group”). The Board was provided with a detailed description of the proprietary ETF methodology used by Broadridge to determine the Fund’s Peer Group. The Board noted that, due to the limitations in providing comparable funds in the Peer Group, the statistical information provided in Broadridge’s report may or may not provide meaningful direct comparisons to the Fund in all instances. The Board also noted that the investment advisory fee rate and overall expenses (net of waivers and reimbursements) for the Fund were lower than the median of the investment advisory fee rates and overall expenses (net of waivers and reimbursements) of the funds in its Peer Group, excluding iShares funds.

In addition, to the extent that any of the comparison funds included in the Peer Group, excluding iShares funds, track the same index as the Fund, Broadridge also provided, and the Board reviewed, a comparison of the Fund’s performance for the one-year, three-year, five-year, ten-year, and since inception periods, as applicable, and for the quarter ended December 31, 2021, to that of such relevant comparison fund(s) for the same periods. The Board noted that the Fund seeks to track its specified underlying index and that, during the year, the Board received periodic reports on the Fund’s short- and longer-term performance in comparison with its underlying index. Such periodic comparative performance information, including additional detailed information as requested by the Board, was also considered. The Board noted that the Fund generally performed in line with its underlying index over the relevant periods.

Based on this review, the other factors considered at the meeting, and their general knowledge of ETF pricing, the Board concluded that the investment advisory fee rate and expense level and the historical performance of the Fund supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided: Based on management’s representations, including information about recent enhancements and initiatives with respect to the iShares business, including with respect to capital markets support and analysis, technology, portfolio management, product design and quality, compliance and risk management, global public policy and other services, the Board expected that there would be no diminution in the scope of services required of or provided by BFA under the Advisory Agreement for the coming year as compared with the scope of services provided by BFA during prior years. In reviewing the scope of these services, the Board considered BFA’s investment philosophy and experience, noting that BFA and its affiliates have committed significant resources over time, including during the past year, to support the iShares funds and their shareholders and have made significant investments into the iShares business. The Board also considered BFA’s compliance program and its compliance record with respect to the Fund. In that regard, the Board noted that BFA reports to the Board about portfolio management and compliance matters on a periodic basis in connection with regularly scheduled meetings of the Board, and on other occasions as necessary and appropriate, and has provided information and made relevant officers and other employees of BFA (and its affiliates) available as needed to provide further assistance with these matters. The Board also reviewed the background and experience of the persons responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund, as well as the resources available to them in managing the Fund. In addition to the above considerations, the Board reviewed and considered detailed presentations regarding BFA’s investment performance, investment and risk management processes and strategies, provided at the May 3, 2022 meeting and throughout the year, and matters related to BFA’s portfolio compliance program.

Based on review of this information, and the performance information discussed above, the Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund under the Advisory Agreement supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Costs of Services Provided to the Fund and Profits Realized by BFA and its Affiliates: The Board reviewed information about the estimated profitability to BlackRock in managing the Fund, based on the fees payable to BFA and its affiliates (including fees under the Advisory Agreement), and other sources of revenue and expense to BFA

 

 

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and its affiliates from the Fund’s operations for the last calendar year. The Board reviewed BlackRock’s methodology for calculating estimated profitability of the iShares funds, noting that the 15(c) Committee and the Board had focused on the methodology and profitability presentation. The Board recognized that profitability may be affected by numerous factors, including, among other things, fee waivers by BFA, the types of funds managed, expense allocations and business mix. The Board thus recognized that calculating and comparing profitability at individual fund levels is challenging. The Board discussed with management the sources of direct and ancillary revenue, including the revenues to BTC, a BlackRock affiliate, from securities lending by the Fund. The Board also discussed BFA’s estimated profit margin as reflected in the Fund’s profitability analysis and reviewed information regarding potential economies of scale (as discussed below).

Based on this review, the Board concluded that the information considered with respect to the profits realized by BFA and its affiliates under the Advisory Agreement and from other relationships between the Fund and BFA and/or its affiliates, if any, as well as the other factors considered at the meeting, supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Economies of Scale: The Board reviewed information and considered the extent to which economies of scale might be realized as the assets of the Fund increase, noting that the issue of potential economies of scale had been focused on by the 15(c) Committee and the Board during their meetings and addressed by management. The 15(c) Committee and the Board received information regarding BlackRock’s historical estimated profitability, including BFA’s and its affiliates’ estimated costs in providing services. The estimated cost information distinguished, among other things, between fixed and variable costs, and showed how the level and nature of fixed and variable costs may impact the existence or size of scale benefits, with the Board recognizing that potential economies of scale are difficult to measure. The 15(c) Committee and the Board reviewed information provided by BFA regarding the sharing of scale benefits with the iShares funds through various means, including, as applicable, through relatively low fee rates established at inception, breakpoints, waivers, or other fee reductions, as well as through additional investment in the iShares business and the provision of improved or additional infrastructure and services to the iShares funds and their shareholders. The Board noted that the Advisory Agreement for the Fund already provided for breakpoints in the Fund’s investment advisory fee rate as the assets of the Fund, on an aggregated basis with the assets of certain other iShares funds, increase. The Board noted that it would continue to assess the appropriateness of adding new or revised breakpoints in the future.

The Board concluded that this review of potential economies of scale and the sharing of related benefits, as well as the other factors considered at the meeting, supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Fees and Services Provided for Other Comparable Funds/Accounts Managed by BFA and its Affiliates: The Board received and considered information regarding the investment advisory/management fee rates for other funds/accounts in the U.S. for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory/management services, including open-end funds registered under the 1940 Act (including sub-advised funds), collective trust funds, and institutional separate accounts (collectively, the “Other Accounts”). The Board acknowledged BFA’s representation that the iShares funds are fundamentally different investment vehicles from the Other Accounts.

The Board received detailed information regarding how the Other Accounts generally differ from the Fund, including in terms of the types of services and generally more extensive services provided to the Fund, as well as other significant differences. In that regard, the Board considered that the pricing of services to institutional clients is typically based on a number of factors beyond the nature and extent of the specific services to be provided and often depends on the overall relationship between the client and its affiliates and the adviser and its affiliates. In addition, the Board considered the relative complexity and inherent risks and challenges of managing and providing other services to the Fund, as a publicly traded investment vehicle, as compared to the Other Accounts, particularly those that are institutional clients, in light of differing regulatory requirements and client-imposed mandates. The Board noted that BFA and its affiliates manage Other Accounts with substantially the same investment objective and strategy as the Fund and that track the same index as the Fund. The Board also acknowledged management’s assertion that, for certain iShares funds, and for client segmentation purposes, BlackRock has launched an iShares fund that may provide a similar investment exposure at a lower investment advisory fee rate.

The Board considered the “all-inclusive” nature of the Fund’s advisory fee structure, and the Fund’s expenses borne by BFA under this arrangement and noted that the investment advisory fee rate under the Advisory Agreement for the Fund was generally higher than the investment advisory/management fee rates for certain of the Other Accounts (particularly institutional clients) and concluded that the differences appeared to be consistent with the factors discussed.

Other Benefits to BFA and/or its Affiliates: The Board reviewed other benefits or ancillary revenue received by BFA and/or its affiliates in connection with the services provided to the Fund by BFA, both direct and indirect, including, but not limited to, payment of revenue to BTC, the Fund’s securities lending agent, for loaning portfolio securities (which was included in the profit margins reviewed by the Board pursuant to BFA’s estimated profitability methodology), payment of advisory fees or other fees to BFA (or its affiliates) in connection with any investments by the Fund in other funds for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory services or other services, and BlackRock’s profile in the investment community. The Board also noted the revenue received by BFA and/or its affiliates pursuant to an agreement that permits a service provider to use certain portions of BlackRock’s technology platform to service accounts managed by BFA and/or its affiliates, including the iShares funds. The Board noted that BFA generally does not use soft dollars or consider the value of research or other services that may be provided to BFA (including its affiliates) in selecting brokers for portfolio transactions for the Fund. The Board concluded that any such ancillary benefits would not be disadvantageous to the Fund and thus would not alter the Board’s conclusion with respect to the appropriateness of approving the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Conclusion: Based on a review of the factors described above, as well as such other factors as deemed appropriate by the Board, the Board, including all of the Independent Board Members, determined that the Fund’s investment advisory fee rate under the Advisory Agreement does not constitute a fee that is so disproportionately large as to bear no reasonable relationship to the services rendered and that could not have been the product of arm’s-length bargaining, and concluded to approve the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

iShares MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target ETF, iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF, iShares MSCI Kokusai ETF (each the “Fund”)

Under Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”), including a majority of Board Members who are not “interested persons” of the Trust (as that term is defined in the 1940 Act) (the “Independent Board Members”), is required annually to consider and approve the

 

 

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Investment Advisory Agreement between the Trust and BFA (the “Advisory Agreement”) on behalf of the Fund. The Board’s consideration entails a year-long process whereby the Board and its committees (composed solely of Independent Board Members) assess BlackRock’s services to the Fund, including investment management; fund accounting; administrative and shareholder services; oversight of the Fund’s service providers; risk management and oversight; legal and compliance services; and ability to meet applicable legal and regulatory requirements. The Independent Board Members requested, and BFA provided, such information as the Independent Board Members, with advice from independent counsel, deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the Advisory Agreement. At meetings on May 3, 2022 and May 18, 2022, a committee composed of all of the Independent Board Members (the “15(c) Committee”), with independent counsel, met with management and reviewed and discussed information provided in response to initial requests of the 15(c) Committee and/or its independent counsel, and requested certain additional information, which management agreed to provide. At a meeting held on June 13-15, 2022, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, reviewed the additional information provided by management in response to these requests.

After extensive discussions and deliberations, the Board, including all of the Independent Board Members, approved the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund, based on a review of qualitative and quantitative information provided by BFA and their cumulative experience as Board Members. The Board noted its satisfaction with the extent and quality of information provided and its frequent interactions with management, as well as the detailed responses and other information provided by BFA. The Independent Board Members were advised by their independent counsel throughout the process, including about the legal standards applicable to their review. In approving the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, considered various factors, including: (i) the expenses and performance of the Fund; (ii) the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by BFA; (iii) the costs of services provided to the Fund and profits realized by BFA and its affiliates; (iv) potential economies of scale and the sharing of related benefits; (v) the fees and services provided for other comparable funds/accounts managed by BFA and its affiliates; and (vi) other benefits to BFA and/or its affiliates. The material factors, none of which was controlling, and conclusions that formed the basis for the Board, including the Independent Board Members, to approve the continuance of the Advisory Agreement are discussed below.

Expenses and Performance of the Fund: The Board reviewed statistical information prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent provider of investment company data, regarding the expense ratio components, including gross and net total expenses, fees and expenses of another fund in which the Fund invests (if applicable), and waivers/reimbursements (if applicable) of the Fund in comparison with the same information for other ETFs, objectively selected by Broadridge as comprising the Fund’s applicable expense peer group pursuant to Broadridge’s proprietary ETF methodology (the “Peer Group”). The Board was provided with a detailed description of the proprietary ETF methodology used by Broadridge to determine the Fund’s Peer Group. The Board noted that, due to the limitations in providing comparable funds in the Peer Group, the statistical information provided in Broadridge’s report may or may not provide meaningful direct comparisons to the Fund in all instances. The Board also noted that the investment advisory fee rate and overall expenses (net of waivers and reimbursements) for the Fund were lower than the median of the investment advisory fee rates and overall expenses (net of waivers and reimbursements) of the funds in its Peer Group, excluding iShares funds.

In addition, to the extent that any of the comparison funds included in the Peer Group, excluding iShares funds, track the same index as the Fund, Broadridge also provided, and the Board reviewed, a comparison of the Fund’s performance for the one-year, three-year, five-year, ten-year, and since inception periods, as applicable, and for the quarter ended December 31, 2021, to that of such relevant comparison fund(s) for the same periods. The Board noted that the Fund seeks to track its specified underlying index and that, during the year, the Board received periodic reports on the Fund’s short- and longer-term performance in comparison with its underlying index. Such periodic comparative performance information, including additional detailed information as requested by the Board, was also considered. The Board noted that the Fund generally performed in line with its underlying index over the relevant periods.

Based on this review, the other factors considered at the meeting, and their general knowledge of ETF pricing, the Board concluded that the investment advisory fee rate and expense level and the historical performance of the Fund supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided: Based on management’s representations, including information about recent enhancements and initiatives with respect to the iShares business, including with respect to capital markets support and analysis, technology, portfolio management, product design and quality, compliance and risk management, global public policy and other services, the Board expected that there would be no diminution in the scope of services required of or provided by BFA under the Advisory Agreement for the coming year as compared with the scope of services provided by BFA during prior years. In reviewing the scope of these services, the Board considered BFA’s investment philosophy and experience, noting that BFA and its affiliates have committed significant resources over time, including during the past year, to support the iShares funds and their shareholders and have made significant investments into the iShares business. The Board also considered BFA’s compliance program and its compliance record with respect to the Fund. In that regard, the Board noted that BFA reports to the Board about portfolio management and compliance matters on a periodic basis in connection with regularly scheduled meetings of the Board, and on other occasions as necessary and appropriate, and has provided information and made relevant officers and other employees of BFA (and its affiliates) available as needed to provide further assistance with these matters. The Board also reviewed the background and experience of the persons responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund, as well as the resources available to them in managing the Fund. In addition to the above considerations, the Board reviewed and considered detailed presentations regarding BFA’s investment performance, investment and risk management processes and strategies, provided at the May 3, 2022 meeting and throughout the year, and matters related to BFA’s portfolio compliance program.

Based on review of this information, and the performance information discussed above, the Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund under the Advisory Agreement supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Costs of Services Provided to the Fund and Profits Realized by BFA and its Affiliates: The Board reviewed information about the estimated profitability to BlackRock in managing the Fund, based on the fees payable to BFA and its affiliates (including fees under the Advisory Agreement), and other sources of revenue and expense to BFA and its affiliates from the Fund’s operations for the last calendar year. The Board reviewed BlackRock’s methodology for calculating estimated profitability of the iShares funds, noting that the 15(c) Committee and the Board had focused on the methodology and profitability presentation. The Board recognized that profitability may be affected by numerous factors, including, among other things, fee waivers by BFA, the types of funds managed, expense allocations and business mix. The Board thus recognized that calculating and comparing profitability at individual fund levels is challenging. The Board discussed with management the sources of direct and ancillary revenue,

 

 

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including the revenues to BTC, a BlackRock affiliate, from securities lending by the Fund. The Board also discussed BFA’s estimated profit margin as reflected in the Fund’s profitability analysis and reviewed information regarding potential economies of scale (as discussed below).

Based on this review, the Board concluded that the information considered with respect to the profits realized by BFA and its affiliates under the Advisory Agreement and from other relationships between the Fund and BFA and/or its affiliates, if any, as well as the other factors considered at the meeting, supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Economies of Scale: The Board reviewed information and considered the extent to which economies of scale might be realized as the assets of the Fund increase, noting that the issue of potential economies of scale had been focused on by the 15(c) Committee and the Board during their meetings and addressed by management. The 15(c) Committee and the Board received information regarding BlackRock’s historical estimated profitability, including BFA’s and its affiliates’ estimated costs in providing services. The estimated cost information distinguished, among other things, between fixed and variable costs, and showed how the level and nature of fixed and variable costs may impact the existence or size of scale benefits, with the Board recognizing that potential economies of scale are difficult to measure. The 15(c) Committee and the Board reviewed information provided by BFA regarding the sharing of scale benefits with the iShares funds through various means, including, as applicable, through relatively low fee rates established at inception, breakpoints, waivers, or other fee reductions, as well as through additional investment in the iShares business and the provision of improved or additional infrastructure and services to the iShares funds and their shareholders. The Board noted that the Advisory Agreement for the Fund did not provide for breakpoints in the Fund’s investment advisory fee rate as the assets of the Fund increase. However, the Board noted that it would continue to assess the appropriateness of adding breakpoints in the future.

The Board concluded that this review of potential economies of scale and the sharing of related benefits, as well as the other factors considered at the meeting, supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Fees and Services Provided for Other Comparable Funds/Accounts Managed by BFA and its Affiliates: The Board received and considered information regarding the investment advisory/management fee rates for other funds/accounts in the U.S. for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory/management services, including open-end funds registered under the 1940 Act (including sub-advised funds), collective trust funds, and institutional separate accounts (collectively, the “Other Accounts”). The Board acknowledged BFA’s representation that the iShares funds are fundamentally different investment vehicles from the Other Accounts.

The Board received detailed information regarding how the Other Accounts generally differ from the Fund, including in terms of the types of services and generally more extensive services provided to the Fund, as well as other significant differences. In that regard, the Board considered that the pricing of services to institutional clients is typically based on a number of factors beyond the nature and extent of the specific services to be provided and often depends on the overall relationship between the client and its affiliates and the adviser and its affiliates. In addition, the Board considered the relative complexity and inherent risks and challenges of managing and providing other services to the Fund, as a publicly traded investment vehicle, as compared to the Other Accounts, particularly those that are institutional clients, in light of differing regulatory requirements and client-imposed mandates. The Board noted that BFA and its affiliates do not manage Other Accounts with substantially the same investment objective and strategy as the Fund and that track the same index as the Fund. The Board also acknowledged management’s assertion that, for certain iShares funds, and for client segmentation purposes, BlackRock has launched an iShares fund that may provide a similar investment exposure at a lower investment advisory fee rate.

The Board considered the “all-inclusive” nature of the Fund’s advisory fee structure, and the Fund’s expenses borne by BFA under this arrangement and noted that the investment advisory fee rate under the Advisory Agreement for the Fund was generally higher than the investment advisory/management fee rates for certain of the Other Accounts (particularly institutional clients) and concluded that the differences appeared to be consistent with the factors discussed.

Other Benefits to BFA and/or its Affiliates: The Board reviewed other benefits or ancillary revenue received by BFA and/or its affiliates in connection with the services provided to the Fund by BFA, both direct and indirect, including, but not limited to, payment of revenue to BTC, the Fund’s securities lending agent, for loaning portfolio securities (which was included in the profit margins reviewed by the Board pursuant to BFA’s estimated profitability methodology), payment of advisory fees or other fees to BFA (or its affiliates) in connection with any investments by the Fund in other funds for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory services or other services, and BlackRock’s profile in the investment community. The Board also noted the revenue received by BFA and/or its affiliates pursuant to an agreement that permits a service provider to use certain portions of BlackRock’s technology platform to service accounts managed by BFA and/or its affiliates, including the iShares funds. The Board noted that BFA generally does not use soft dollars or consider the value of research or other services that may be provided to BFA (including its affiliates) in selecting brokers for portfolio transactions for the Fund. The Board concluded that any such ancillary benefits would not be disadvantageous to the Fund and thus would not alter the Board’s conclusion with respect to the appropriateness of approving the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Conclusion: Based on a review of the factors described above, as well as such other factors as deemed appropriate by the Board, the Board, including all of the Independent Board Members, determined that the Fund’s investment advisory fee rate under the Advisory Agreement does not constitute a fee that is so disproportionately large as to bear no reasonable relationship to the services rendered and that could not have been the product of arm’s-length bargaining, and concluded to approve the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF (the “Fund”)

Under Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”), including a majority of Board Members who are not “interested persons” of the Trust (as that term is defined in the 1940 Act) (the “Independent Board Members”), is required annually to consider and approve the Investment Advisory Agreement between the Trust and BFA (the “Advisory Agreement”) on behalf of the Fund. The Board’s consideration entails a year-long process whereby the Board and its committees (composed solely of Independent Board Members) assess BlackRock’s services to the Fund, including investment management; fund accounting; administrative and shareholder services; oversight of the Fund’s service providers; risk management and oversight; legal and compliance services; and ability to meet applicable legal and regulatory requirements. The Independent Board Members requested, and BFA provided, such information as the Independent Board

 

 

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Members, with advice from independent counsel, deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the Advisory Agreement. At meetings on May 3, 2022 and May 18, 2022, a committee composed of all of the Independent Board Members (the “15(c) Committee”), with independent counsel, met with management and reviewed and discussed information provided in response to initial requests of the 15(c) Committee and/or its independent counsel, and requested certain additional information, which management agreed to provide. At a meeting held on June 13-15, 2022, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, reviewed the additional information provided by management in response to these requests.

After extensive discussions and deliberations, the Board, including all of the Independent Board Members, approved the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund, based on a review of qualitative and quantitative information provided by BFA and their cumulative experience as Board Members. The Board noted its satisfaction with the extent and quality of information provided and its frequent interactions with management, as well as the detailed responses and other information provided by BFA. The Independent Board Members were advised by their independent counsel throughout the process, including about the legal standards applicable to their review. In approving the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, considered various factors, including: (i) the expenses and performance of the Fund; (ii) the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by BFA; (iii) the costs of services provided to the Fund and profits realized by BFA and its affiliates; (iv) potential economies of scale and the sharing of related benefits; (v) the fees and services provided for other comparable funds/accounts managed by BFA and its affiliates; and (vi) other benefits to BFA and/or its affiliates. The material factors, none of which was controlling, and conclusions that formed the basis for the Board, including the Independent Board Members, to approve the continuance of the Advisory Agreement are discussed below.

Expenses and Performance of the Fund: The Board reviewed statistical information prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent provider of investment company data, regarding the expense ratio components, including gross and net total expenses, fees and expenses of another fund in which the Fund invests (if applicable), and waivers/reimbursements (if applicable) of the Fund in comparison with the same information for other ETFs, objectively selected by Broadridge as comprising the Fund’s applicable expense peer group pursuant to Broadridge’s proprietary ETF methodology (the “Peer Group”). The Board was provided with a detailed description of the proprietary ETF methodology used by Broadridge to determine the Fund’s Peer Group. The Board noted that, due to the limitations in providing comparable funds in the Peer Group, the statistical information provided in Broadridge’s report may or may not provide meaningful direct comparisons to the Fund in all instances. The Board also noted that the investment advisory fee rate and overall expenses (net of waivers and reimbursements) for the Fund were higher than the median of the investment advisory fee rates and overall expenses (net of waivers and reimbursements) of the funds in its Peer Group, excluding iShares funds.

In addition, to the extent that any of the comparison funds included in the Peer Group, excluding iShares funds, track the same index as the Fund, Broadridge also provided, and the Board reviewed, a comparison of the Fund’s performance for the one-year, three-year, five-year, ten-year, and since inception periods, as applicable, and for the quarter ended December 31, 2021, to that of such relevant comparison fund(s) for the same periods. The Board noted that the Fund seeks to track its specified underlying index and that, during the year, the Board received periodic reports on the Fund’s short- and longer-term performance in comparison with its underlying index. Such periodic comparative performance information, including additional detailed information as requested by the Board, was also considered. The Board noted that the Fund generally performed in line with its underlying index over the relevant periods.

Based on this review, the other factors considered at the meeting, and their general knowledge of ETF pricing, the Board concluded that the investment advisory fee rate and expense level and the historical performance of the Fund supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided: Based on management’s representations, including information about recent enhancements and initiatives with respect to the iShares business, including with respect to capital markets support and analysis, technology, portfolio management, product design and quality, compliance and risk management, global public policy and other services, the Board expected that there would be no diminution in the scope of services required of or provided by BFA under the Advisory Agreement for the coming year as compared with the scope of services provided by BFA during prior years. In reviewing the scope of these services, the Board considered BFA’s investment philosophy and experience, noting that BFA and its affiliates have committed significant resources over time, including during the past year, to support the iShares funds and their shareholders and have made significant investments into the iShares business. The Board also considered BFA’s compliance program and its compliance record with respect to the Fund. In that regard, the Board noted that BFA reports to the Board about portfolio management and compliance matters on a periodic basis in connection with regularly scheduled meetings of the Board, and on other occasions as necessary and appropriate, and has provided information and made relevant officers and other employees of BFA (and its affiliates) available as needed to provide further assistance with these matters. The Board also reviewed the background and experience of the persons responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund, as well as the resources available to them in managing the Fund. In addition to the above considerations, the Board reviewed and considered detailed presentations regarding BFA’s investment performance, investment and risk management processes and strategies, provided at the May 3, 2022 meeting and throughout the year, and matters related to BFA’s portfolio compliance program.

Based on review of this information, and the performance information discussed above, the Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund under the Advisory Agreement supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Costs of Services Provided to the Fund and Profits Realized by BFA and its Affiliates: The Board reviewed information about the estimated profitability to BlackRock in managing the Fund, based on the fees payable to BFA and its affiliates (including fees under the Advisory Agreement), and other sources of revenue and expense to BFA and its affiliates from the Fund’s operations for the last calendar year. The Board reviewed BlackRock’s methodology for calculating estimated profitability of the iShares funds, noting that the 15(c) Committee and the Board had focused on the methodology and profitability presentation. The Board recognized that profitability may be affected by numerous factors, including, among other things, fee waivers by BFA, the types of funds managed, expense allocations and business mix. The Board thus recognized that calculating and comparing profitability at individual fund levels is challenging. The Board discussed with management the sources of direct and ancillary revenue,

 

 

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including the revenues to BTC, a BlackRock affiliate, from securities lending by the Fund. The Board also discussed BFA’s estimated profit margin as reflected in the Fund’s profitability analysis and reviewed information regarding potential economies of scale (as discussed below).

Based on this review, the Board concluded that the information considered with respect to the profits realized by BFA and its affiliates under the Advisory Agreement and from other relationships between the Fund and BFA and/or its affiliates, if any, as well as the other factors considered at the meeting, supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Economies of Scale: The Board reviewed information and considered the extent to which economies of scale might be realized as the assets of the Fund increase, noting that the issue of potential economies of scale had been focused on by the 15(c) Committee and the Board during their meetings and addressed by management. The 15(c) Committee and the Board received information regarding BlackRock’s historical estimated profitability, including BFA’s and its affiliates’ estimated costs in providing services. The estimated cost information distinguished, among other things, between fixed and variable costs, and showed how the level and nature of fixed and variable costs may impact the existence or size of scale benefits, with the Board recognizing that potential economies of scale are difficult to measure. The 15(c) Committee and the Board reviewed information provided by BFA regarding the sharing of scale benefits with the iShares funds through various means, including, as applicable, through relatively low fee rates established at inception, breakpoints, waivers, or other fee reductions, as well as through additional investment in the iShares business and the provision of improved or additional infrastructure and services to the iShares funds and their shareholders. The Board noted that the Advisory Agreement for the Fund already provided for breakpoints in the Fund’s investment advisory fee rate as the assets of the Fund, on an aggregated basis with the assets of certain other iShares funds, increase. The Board noted that it would continue to assess the appropriateness of adding new or revised breakpoints in the future.

The Board concluded that this review of potential economies of scale and the sharing of related benefits, as well as the other factors considered at the meeting, supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Fees and Services Provided for Other Comparable Funds/Accounts Managed by BFA and its Affiliates: The Board received and considered information regarding the investment advisory/management fee rates for other funds/accounts in the U.S. for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory/management services, including open-end funds registered under the 1940 Act (including sub-advised funds), collective trust funds, and institutional separate accounts (collectively, the “Other Accounts”). The Board acknowledged BFA’s representation that the iShares funds are fundamentally different investment vehicles from the Other Accounts.

The Board received detailed information regarding how the Other Accounts generally differ from the Fund, including in terms of the types of services and generally more extensive services provided to the Fund, as well as other significant differences. In that regard, the Board considered that the pricing of services to institutional clients is typically based on a number of factors beyond the nature and extent of the specific services to be provided and often depends on the overall relationship between the client and its affiliates and the adviser and its affiliates. In addition, the Board considered the relative complexity and inherent risks and challenges of managing and providing other services to the Fund, as a publicly traded investment vehicle, as compared to the Other Accounts, particularly those that are institutional clients, in light of differing regulatory requirements and client-imposed mandates. The Board noted that BFA and its affiliates manage Other Accounts with substantially the same investment objective and strategy as the Fund and that track the same index as the Fund. The Board also acknowledged management’s assertion that, for certain iShares funds, and for client segmentation purposes, BlackRock has launched an iShares fund that may provide a similar investment exposure at a lower investment advisory fee rate.

The Board considered the “all-inclusive” nature of the Fund’s advisory fee structure, and the Fund’s expenses borne by BFA under this arrangement and noted that the investment advisory fee rate under the Advisory Agreement for the Fund was generally higher than the investment advisory/management fee rates for certain of the Other Accounts (particularly institutional clients) and concluded that the differences appeared to be consistent with the factors discussed.

Other Benefits to BFA and/or its Affiliates: The Board reviewed other benefits or ancillary revenue received by BFA and/or its affiliates in connection with the services provided to the Fund by BFA, both direct and indirect, including, but not limited to, payment of revenue to BTC, the Fund’s securities lending agent, for loaning portfolio securities (which was included in the profit margins reviewed by the Board pursuant to BFA’s estimated profitability methodology), payment of advisory fees or other fees to BFA (or its affiliates) in connection with any investments by the Fund in other funds for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory services or other services, and BlackRock’s profile in the investment community. The Board also noted the revenue received by BFA and/or its affiliates pursuant to an agreement that permits a service provider to use certain portions of BlackRock’s technology platform to service accounts managed by BFA and/or its affiliates, including the iShares funds. The Board noted that BFA generally does not use soft dollars or consider the value of research or other services that may be provided to BFA (including its affiliates) in selecting brokers for portfolio transactions for the Fund. The Board concluded that any such ancillary benefits would not be disadvantageous to the Fund and thus would not alter the Board’s conclusion with respect to the appropriateness of approving the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Conclusion: Based on a review of the factors described above, as well as such other factors as deemed appropriate by the Board, the Board, including all of the Independent Board Members, determined that the Fund’s investment advisory fee rate under the Advisory Agreement does not constitute a fee that is so disproportionately large as to bear no reasonable relationship to the services rendered and that could not have been the product of arm’s-length bargaining, and concluded to approve the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF (the “Fund”)

Under Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”), including a majority of Board Members who are not “interested persons” of the Trust (as that term is defined in the 1940 Act) (the “Independent Board Members”), is required annually to consider and approve the Investment Advisory Agreement between the Trust and BFA (the “Advisory Agreement”) on behalf of the Fund. The Board’s consideration entails a year-long process whereby the Board and its committees (composed solely of Independent Board Members) assess BlackRock’s services to the Fund, including investment management; fund accounting; administrative and shareholder services; oversight of the Fund’s service providers; risk management and oversight; legal and compliance services; and ability to meet applicable legal and regulatory requirements. The Independent Board Members requested, and BFA provided, such information as the Independent Board

 

 

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Members, with advice from independent counsel, deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the Advisory Agreement. At meetings on May 3, 2022 and May 18, 2022, a committee composed of all of the Independent Board Members (the “15(c) Committee”), with independent counsel, met with management and reviewed and discussed information provided in response to initial requests of the 15(c) Committee and/or its independent counsel, and requested certain additional information, which management agreed to provide. At a meeting held on June 13-15, 2022, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, reviewed the additional information provided by management in response to these requests.

After extensive discussions and deliberations, the Board, including all of the Independent Board Members, approved the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund, based on a review of qualitative and quantitative information provided by BFA and their cumulative experience as Board Members. The Board noted its satisfaction with the extent and quality of information provided and its frequent interactions with management, as well as the detailed responses and other information provided by BFA. The Independent Board Members were advised by their independent counsel throughout the process, including about the legal standards applicable to their review. In approving the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, considered various factors, including: (i) the expenses and performance of the Fund; (ii) the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by BFA; (iii) the costs of services provided to the Fund and profits realized by BFA and its affiliates; (iv) potential economies of scale and the sharing of related benefits; (v) the fees and services provided for other comparable funds/accounts managed by BFA and its affiliates; and (vi) other benefits to BFA and/or its affiliates. The material factors, none of which was controlling, and conclusions that formed the basis for the Board, including the Independent Board Members, to approve the continuance of the Advisory Agreement are discussed below.

Expenses and Performance of the Fund: The Board reviewed statistical information prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent provider of investment company data, regarding the expense ratio components, including gross and net total expenses, fees and expenses of another fund in which the Fund invests (if applicable), and waivers/reimbursements (if applicable) of the Fund in comparison with the same information for other ETFs, objectively selected by Broadridge as comprising the Fund’s applicable expense peer group pursuant to Broadridge’s proprietary ETF methodology (the “Peer Group”). The Board was provided with a detailed description of the proprietary ETF methodology used by Broadridge to determine the Fund’s Peer Group. The Board noted that, due to the limitations in providing comparable funds in the Peer Group, the statistical information provided in Broadridge’s report may or may not provide meaningful direct comparisons to the Fund in all instances. The Board also noted that the investment advisory fee rate and overall expenses (net of waivers and reimbursements) for the Fund were within range of the median of the investment advisory fee rates and overall expenses (net of waivers and reimbursements) of the funds in its Peer Group, excluding iShares funds.

In addition, to the extent that any of the comparison funds included in the Peer Group, excluding iShares funds, track the same index as the Fund, Broadridge also provided, and the Board reviewed, a comparison of the Fund’s performance for the one-year, three-year, five-year, ten-year, and since inception periods, as applicable, and for the quarter ended December 31, 2021, to that of such relevant comparison fund(s) for the same periods. The Board noted that the Fund seeks to track its specified underlying index and that, during the year, the Board received periodic reports on the Fund’s short- and longer-term performance in comparison with its underlying index. Such periodic comparative performance information, including additional detailed information as requested by the Board, was also considered. The Board noted that the Fund generally performed in line with its underlying index over the relevant periods.

Based on this review, the other factors considered at the meeting, and their general knowledge of ETF pricing, the Board concluded that the investment advisory fee rate and expense level and the historical performance of the Fund supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided: Based on management’s representations, including information about recent enhancements and initiatives with respect to the iShares business, including with respect to capital markets support and analysis, technology, portfolio management, product design and quality, compliance and risk management, global public policy and other services, the Board expected that there would be no diminution in the scope of services required of or provided by BFA under the Advisory Agreement for the coming year as compared with the scope of services provided by BFA during prior years. In reviewing the scope of these services, the Board considered BFA’s investment philosophy and experience, noting that BFA and its affiliates have committed significant resources over time, including during the past year, to support the iShares funds and their shareholders and have made significant investments into the iShares business. The Board also considered BFA’s compliance program and its compliance record with respect to the Fund. In that regard, the Board noted that BFA reports to the Board about portfolio management and compliance matters on a periodic basis in connection with regularly scheduled meetings of the Board, and on other occasions as necessary and appropriate, and has provided information and made relevant officers and other employees of BFA (and its affiliates) available as needed to provide further assistance with these matters. The Board also reviewed the background and experience of the persons responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund, as well as the resources available to them in managing the Fund. In addition to the above considerations, the Board reviewed and considered detailed presentations regarding BFA’s investment performance, investment and risk management processes and strategies, provided at the May 3, 2022 meeting and throughout the year, and matters related to BFA’s portfolio compliance program.

Based on review of this information, and the performance information discussed above, the Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund under the Advisory Agreement supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Costs of Services Provided to the Fund and Profits Realized by BFA and its Affiliates: The Board reviewed information about the estimated profitability to BlackRock in managing the Fund, based on the fees payable to BFA and its affiliates (including fees under the Advisory Agreement), and other sources of revenue and expense to BFA and its affiliates from the Fund’s operations for the last calendar year. The Board reviewed BlackRock’s methodology for calculating estimated profitability of the iShares funds, noting that the 15(c) Committee and the Board had focused on the methodology and profitability presentation. The Board recognized that profitability may be affected by numerous factors, including, among other things, fee waivers by BFA, the types of funds managed, expense allocations and business mix. The Board thus recognized that calculating and comparing profitability at individual fund levels is challenging. The Board discussed with management the sources of direct and ancillary revenue,

 

 

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including the revenues to BTC, a BlackRock affiliate, from securities lending by the Fund. The Board also discussed BFA’s estimated profit margin as reflected in the Fund’s profitability analysis and reviewed information regarding potential economies of scale (as discussed below).

Based on this review, the Board concluded that the information considered with respect to the profits realized by BFA and its affiliates under the Advisory Agreement and from other relationships between the Fund and BFA and/or its affiliates, if any, as well as the other factors considered at the meeting, supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Economies of Scale: The Board reviewed information and considered the extent to which economies of scale might be realized as the assets of the Fund increase, noting that the issue of potential economies of scale had been focused on by the 15(c) Committee and the Board during their meetings and addressed by management. The 15(c) Committee and the Board received information regarding BlackRock’s historical estimated profitability, including BFA’s and its affiliates’ estimated costs in providing services. The estimated cost information distinguished, among other things, between fixed and variable costs, and showed how the level and nature of fixed and variable costs may impact the existence or size of scale benefits, with the Board recognizing that potential economies of scale are difficult to measure. The 15(c) Committee and the Board reviewed information provided by BFA regarding the sharing of scale benefits with the iShares funds through various means, including, as applicable, through relatively low fee rates established at inception, breakpoints, waivers, or other fee reductions, as well as through additional investment in the iShares business and the provision of improved or additional infrastructure and services to the iShares funds and their shareholders. The Board noted that the Advisory Agreement for the Fund did not provide for breakpoints in the Fund’s investment advisory fee rate as the assets of the Fund increase. However, the Board noted that it would continue to assess the appropriateness of adding breakpoints in the future.

The Board concluded that this review of potential economies of scale and the sharing of related benefits, as well as the other factors considered at the meeting, supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Fees and Services Provided for Other Comparable Funds/Accounts Managed by BFA and its Affiliates: The Board received and considered information regarding the investment advisory/management fee rates for other funds/accounts in the U.S. for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory/management services, including open-end funds registered under the 1940 Act (including sub-advised funds), collective trust funds, and institutional separate accounts (collectively, the “Other Accounts”). The Board acknowledged BFA’s representation that the iShares funds are fundamentally different investment vehicles from the Other Accounts.

The Board received detailed information regarding how the Other Accounts generally differ from the Fund, including in terms of the types of services and generally more extensive services provided to the Fund, as well as other significant differences. In that regard, the Board considered that the pricing of services to institutional clients is typically based on a number of factors beyond the nature and extent of the specific services to be provided and often depends on the overall relationship between the client and its affiliates and the adviser and its affiliates. In addition, the Board considered the relative complexity and inherent risks and challenges of managing and providing other services to the Fund, as a publicly traded investment vehicle, as compared to the Other Accounts, particularly those that are institutional clients, in light of differing regulatory requirements and client-imposed mandates. The Board noted that BFA and its affiliates do not manage Other Accounts with substantially the same investment objective and strategy as the Fund and that track the same index as the Fund. The Board also acknowledged management’s assertion that, for certain iShares funds, and for client segmentation purposes, BlackRock has launched an iShares fund that may provide a similar investment exposure at a lower investment advisory fee rate.

The Board considered the “all-inclusive” nature of the Fund’s advisory fee structure, and the Fund’s expenses borne by BFA under this arrangement and noted that the investment advisory fee rate under the Advisory Agreement for the Fund was generally higher than the investment advisory/management fee rates for certain of the Other Accounts (particularly institutional clients) and concluded that the differences appeared to be consistent with the factors discussed.

Other Benefits to BFA and/or its Affiliates: The Board reviewed other benefits or ancillary revenue received by BFA and/or its affiliates in connection with the services provided to the Fund by BFA, both direct and indirect, including, but not limited to, payment of revenue to BTC, the Fund’s securities lending agent, for loaning portfolio securities (which was included in the profit margins reviewed by the Board pursuant to BFA’s estimated profitability methodology), payment of advisory fees or other fees to BFA (or its affiliates) in connection with any investments by the Fund in other funds for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory services or other services, and BlackRock’s profile in the investment community. The Board also noted the revenue received by BFA and/or its affiliates pursuant to an agreement that permits a service provider to use certain portions of BlackRock’s technology platform to service accounts managed by BFA and/or its affiliates, including the iShares funds. The Board noted that BFA generally does not use soft dollars or consider the value of research or other services that may be provided to BFA (including its affiliates) in selecting brokers for portfolio transactions for the Fund. The Board concluded that any such ancillary benefits would not be disadvantageous to the Fund and thus would not alter the Board’s conclusion with respect to the appropriateness of approving the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Conclusion: Based on a review of the factors described above, as well as such other factors as deemed appropriate by the Board, the Board, including all of the Independent Board Members, determined that the Fund’s investment advisory fee rate under the Advisory Agreement does not constitute a fee that is so disproportionately large as to bear no reasonable relationship to the services rendered and that could not have been the product of arm’s-length bargaining, and concluded to approve the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

 

 

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Supplemental Information (unaudited)

 

Section 19(a) Notices

The amounts and sources of distributions reported are estimates and are being provided pursuant to regulatory requirements and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources for tax reporting purposes will depend upon each Fund’s investment experience during the year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. Shareholders will receive a Form 1099-DIV each calendar year that will inform them how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

July 31, 2022

 

     
    

Total Cumulative Distributions

for the Fiscal Year

      

% Breakdown of the Total Cumulative

Distributions for the Fiscal Year

 
  

 

 

      

 

 

 
iShares ETF   

Net

Investment

Income

       Net Realized
Capital Gains
      

Return of

Capital

      

Total Per

Share

      

Net

Investment

Income

    

Net Realized

Capital Gains

    

Return of

Capital

    

Total Per

Share

 

MSCI ACWI(a)

   $  1.873415        $        $  0.061696        $ 1.935111          97           3      100

MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target(a)

     2.988122                   0.057002          3.045124          98               2        100  

MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan(a)

     0.941923                   0.941004          1.882927          50               50        100  

MSCI Europe Financials(a)

     1.080000                            1.080000                                

MSCI Europe Small-Cap(a)

     2.159808                   0.054650          2.214458          98               2        100  

MSCI Kokusai

     3.028123                            3.028123          100                      100  

 

  (a) 

The Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its net investment income and net realized capital gains; therefore, a portion of the distribution may be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the shareholder’s investment in the Fund is returned to the shareholder. A return of capital does not necessarily reflect the Fund’s investment performance and should not be confused with “yield” or “income”. When distributions exceed total return performance, the difference will incrementally reduce the Fund’s net asset value per share.

 

Premium/Discount Information

Information on the Fund’s net asset value, market price, premiums and discounts, and bid-ask spreads can be found at iShares.com.

Regulation under the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (applicable to iShares MSCI ACWI ETF, iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF and iShares MSCI Kokusai ETF only)

The Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive and the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Regulations 2013 (as amended) and the “Guidelines on sound remuneration policies under the AIFMD” issued by the European Securities and Markets Authority (together the “Regulations”) impose detailed and prescriptive obligations on fund managers established in the European Union (the “EU”) and the UK. These do not currently apply to managers established outside of the EU or UK, such as BFA (the “Company”). Rather, non-EU and non-UK managers are only required to comply with certain disclosure, reporting and transparency obligations of the Regulations if such managers market a fund to EU investors.

The Company has registered the iShares MSCI ACWI ETF, iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF and iShares MSCI Kokusai ETF (each a “Fund”, collectively the “Funds) to be marketed to United Kingdom and EU investors in the Netherlands, Finland and Sweden.

Report on Remuneration

The Company is required under the Regulations to make quantitative disclosures of remuneration. These disclosures are made in line with BlackRock’s interpretation of currently available regulatory guidance on quantitative remuneration disclosures. As market or regulatory practice develops BlackRock may consider it appropriate to make changes to the way in which quantitative remuneration disclosures are calculated. Where such changes are made, this may result in disclosures in relation to a fund not being comparable to the disclosures made in the prior year, or in relation to other BlackRock fund disclosures in that same year.

Disclosures are provided in relation to (a) the staff of the Company; (b) staff who are senior management; and (c) staff who have the ability to materially affect the risk profile of the Funds.

All individuals included in the aggregated figures disclosed are rewarded in line with BlackRock’s remuneration policy for their responsibilities across the relevant BlackRock business area. As all individuals have a number of areas of responsibilities, only the portion of remuneration for those individuals’ services attributable to the Funds is included in the aggregate figures disclosed.

BlackRock has a clear and well defined pay-for-performance philosophy, and compensation programmes which support that philosophy.

BlackRock operates a total compensation model for remuneration which includes a base salary, which is contractual, and a discretionary bonus scheme. Although all employees are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus, there is no contractual obligation to make a discretionary bonus award to any employees. For senior management, a significant percentage of variable remuneration is deferred over time. All employees are subject to a claw-back policy.

 

 

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Supplemental Information (unaudited) (continued)

 

Remuneration decisions for employees are made once annually in January following the end of the performance year, based on BlackRock’s full-year financial results and other non-financial goals and objectives. Alongside financial performance, individual total compensation is also based on strategic and operating results and other considerations such as management and leadership capabilities. No set formulas are established and no fixed benchmarks are used in determining annual incentive awards.

Annual incentive awards are paid from a bonus pool which is reviewed throughout the year by BlackRock’s independent compensation committee, taking into account both actual and projected financial information together with information provided by the Enterprise Risk and Regulatory Compliance departments in relation to any activities, incidents or events that warrant consideration in making compensation decisions. Individuals are not involved in setting their own remuneration.

Each of the control functions (Enterprise Risk, Legal & Compliance, and Internal Audit) each have their own organisational structures which are independent of the business units. Functional bonus pools for those control functions are determined with reference to the performance of each individual function and the remuneration of the senior members of control functions is directly overseen by BlackRock’s independent remuneration committee.

Members of staff and senior management of the Company typically provide both AIFMD and non-AIFMD related services in respect of multiple funds, clients and functions of the Company and across the broader BlackRock group. Therefore, the figures disclosed are a sum of each individual’s portion of remuneration attributable to the Funds according to an objective apportionment methodology which acknowledges the multiple-service nature of the Company. Accordingly the figures are not representative of any individual’s actual remuneration or their remuneration structure.

The amount of total & aggregate remuneration awarded by the Company to its staff which has been attributed to the Funds in respect of the Company’s financial year ending December 31, 2021 were as follows:

 

             
iShares ETF   

Total

Remuneration

      

Fixed

Remuneration

      

Variable

Remuneration

      

No. of

Beneficiaries

      

Senior Management

Remuneration

      

Risk Taker

Remuneration

 

MSCI ACWI

     $1,566,850          $732,605          $834,245          661          $191,786          $19,821  

MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan

     392,726          183,625          209,101          661          48,070          4,968  

MSCI Kokusai

     17,680          8,267          9,413          661          2,164          224  

Disclosures Under the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (applicable to iShares MSCI ACWI ETF, iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF and iShares MSCI Kokusai ETF only)

Each Fund is registered under the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive to be marketed to European Union (“EU”) investors, as noted above. As a result, certain disclosures are required under the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (“SFDR”).

Each Fund has not been categorized under the SFDR as an “Article 8” or “Article 9” product. In addition, each Fund’s investments do not take into account the criteria for environmentally sustainable economic activities under the EU sustainable investment taxonomy regulation.

 

 

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Trustee and Officer Information (unaudited)

 

The Board of Trustees has responsibility for the overall management and operations of the Funds, including general supervision of the duties performed by BFA and other service providers. Each Trustee serves until he or she resigns, is removed, dies, retires or becomes incapacitated. Each officer shall hold office until his or her successor is elected and qualifies or until his or her death, resignation or removal. Trustees who are not “interested persons” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust are referred to as independent trustees (“Independent Trustees”).

The registered investment companies advised by BFA or its affiliates (the “BlackRock-advised Funds”) are organized into one complex of open-end equity, multi-asset, index and money market funds and ETFs (the “BlackRock Multi-Asset Complex”), one complex of closed-end funds and open-end non-index fixed-income funds (including ETFs) (the “BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex”) and one complex of ETFs (“Exchange-Traded Fund Complex”) (each, a “BlackRock Fund Complex”). Each Fund is included in the Exchange-Traded Fund Complex. Each Trustee also serves as a Director of iShares, Inc. and a Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust and, as a result, oversees all of the funds within the Exchange-Traded Fund Complex, which consists of 384 funds as of July 31, 2022. With the exception of Robert S. Kapito, Salim Ramji and Charles Park, the address of each Trustee and officer is c/o BlackRock, Inc., 400 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94105. The address of Mr. Kapito, Mr. Ramji and Mr. Park is c/o BlackRock, Inc., Park Avenue Plaza, 55 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10055. The Board has designated John E. Kerrigan as its Independent Board Chair. Additional information about the Funds’ Trustees and officers may be found in the Funds’ combined Statement of Additional Information, which is available without charge, upon request, by calling toll-free 1-800-iShares (1-800-474-2737).

 

Interested Trustees
       
 Name (Age)      Position(s)     

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

     Other Directorships Held by Trustee
Robert S. Kapito(a) (65)      Trustee (since 2009).      President, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2006); Vice Chairman of BlackRock, Inc. and Head of BlackRock’s Portfolio Management Group (since its formation in 1998) and BlackRock, Inc.’s predecessor entities (since 1988); Trustee, University of Pennsylvania (since 2009); President of Board of Directors, Hope & Heroes Children’s Cancer Fund (since 2002).      Director of BlackRock, Inc. (since 2006); Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2009); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011).
Salim Ramji(b) (52)      Trustee (since 2019).      Senior Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2014); Global Head of BlackRock’s ETF and Index Investments Business (since 2019); Head of BlackRock’s U.S. Wealth Advisory Business (2015-2019); Global Head of Corporate Strategy, BlackRock, Inc. (2014-2015); Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company (2010-2014).      Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2019); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2019).

 

(a) 

Robert S. Kapito is deemed to be an “interested person” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust due to his affiliations with BlackRock, Inc. and its affiliates.

(b) 

Salim Ramji is deemed to be an “interested person” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust due to his affiliations with BlackRock, Inc. and its affiliates.

 

Independent Trustees
       
 Name (Age)      Position(s)     

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

     Other Directorships Held by Trustee
John E. Kerrigan (67)      Trustee (since 2005); Independent Board Chair (since 2022).      Chief Investment Officer, Santa Clara University (since 2002).      Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2005); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011); Independent Board Chair of iShares, Inc. and iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2022).
Jane D. Carlin (66)      Trustee (since 2015); Risk Committee Chair (since 2016).      Consultant (since 2012); Member of the Audit Committee (2012-2018), Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee (2017-2018) and Director of PHH Corporation (mortgage solutions) (2012-2018); Managing Director and Global Head of Financial Holding Company Governance & Assurance and the Global Head of Operational Risk Management of Morgan Stanley (2006-2012).      Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2015); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2015); Member of the Audit Committee (since 2016), Chair of the Audit Committee (since 2020) and Director of The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (since 2016).
Richard L. Fagnani (67)      Trustee (since 2017); Audit Committee Chair (since 2019).      Partner, KPMG LLP (2002-2016).      Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2017); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2017).

 

 

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Trustee and Officer Information (unaudited) (continued)

 

Independent Trustees (continued)
       
 Name (Age)      Position(s)     

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

     Other Directorships Held by Trustee
Cecilia H. Herbert (73)      Trustee (since 2005); Nominating and Governance and Equity Plus Committee Chairs (since 2022).      Chair of the Finance Committee (since 2019) and Trustee and Member of the Finance, Audit and Quality Committees of Stanford Health Care (since 2016); Trustee of WNET, New York’s public media company (since 2011) and Member of the Audit Committee (since 2018) and Investment Committee (since 2011); Chair (1994-2005) and Member (since 1992) of the Investment Committee, Archdiocese of San Francisco; Trustee of Forward Funds (14 portfolios) (2009-2018); Trustee of Salient MF Trust (4 portfolios) (2015-2018); Director (1998-2013) and President (2007-2011) of the Board of Directors, Catholic Charities CYO; Trustee (2002-2011) and Chair of the Finance and Investment Committee (2006-2010) of the Thacher School; Director of the Senior Center of Jackson Hole (since 2020).      Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2005); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011); Trustee of Thrivent Church Loan and Income Fund (since 2019).
Drew E. Lawton (63)      Trustee (since 2017); 15(c) Committee Chair (since 2017).      Senior Managing Director of New York Life Insurance Company (2010-2015).      Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2017); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2017).
John E. Martinez (61)      Trustee (since 2003); Securities Lending Committee Chair (since 2019).      Director of Real Estate Equity Exchange, Inc. (since 2005); Director of Cloudera Foundation (2017-2020); and Director of Reading Partners (2012-2016).      Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2003); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011).
Madhav V. Rajan (57)      Trustee (since 2011); Fixed Income Plus Committee Chair (since 2019).      Dean, and George Pratt Shultz Professor of Accounting, University of Chicago Booth School of Business (since 2017); Advisory Board Member (since 2016) and Director (since 2020) of C.M. Capital Corporation; Chair of the Board for the Center for Research in Security Prices, LLC (since 2020); Robert K. Jaedicke Professor of Accounting, Stanford University Graduate School of Business (2001-2017); Professor of Law (by courtesy), Stanford Law School (2005-2017); Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Head of MBA Program, Stanford University Graduate School of Business (2010-2016).      Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2011); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011).

 

Officers
     
 Name (Age)    Position(s)   

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

Armando Senra (51)    President (since 2019).    Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2007); Head of U.S., Canada and Latam iShares, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2019); Head of Latin America Region, BlackRock, Inc. (2006-2019); Managing Director, Bank of America Merrill Lynch (1994-2006).
Trent Walker (48)    Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (since 2020).    Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since September 2019); Chief Financial Officer of iShares Delaware Trust Sponsor LLC, BlackRock Funds, BlackRock Funds II, BlackRock Funds IV, BlackRock Funds V and BlackRock Funds VI (since 2021); Executive Vice President of PIMCO (2016-2019); Senior Vice President of PIMCO (2008-2015); Treasurer (2013-2019) and Assistant Treasurer (2007-2017) of PIMCO Funds, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, PIMCO ETF Trust, PIMCO Equity Series, PIMCO Equity Series VIT, PIMCO Managed Accounts Trust, 2 PIMCO-sponsored interval funds and 21 PIMCO-sponsored closed-end funds.
Charles Park (54)    Chief Compliance Officer (since 2006).    Chief Compliance Officer of BlackRock Advisors, LLC and the BlackRock-advised Funds in the BlackRock Multi-Asset Complex and the BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex (since 2014); Chief Compliance Officer of BFA (since 2006).
Marisa Rolland (41)    Secretary (since 2022).    Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2018); Vice President, BlackRock, Inc. (2010-2017).
Rachel Aguirre (40)    Executive Vice President (since 2022).    Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2018); Director, BlackRock, Inc. (2009-2018); Head of U.S. iShares Product (since 2022); Head of EII U.S. Product Engineering (since 2021); Co-Head of EII’s Americas Portfolio Engineering (2020-2021); Head of Developed Markets Portfolio Engineering (2016-2019).
Jennifer Hsui (46)    Executive Vice President (since 2022).    Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2009); Co-Head of Index Equity (since 2022).
James Mauro (51)    Executive Vice President (since 2022).    Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2010); Head of Fixed Income Index Investments in the Americas and Head of San Francisco Core Portfolio Management (since 2020).

 

 

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Trustee and Officer Information (unaudited) (continued)

 

Effective March 18, 2022, Rachel Aguirre, Jennifer Hsui, and James Mauro have replaced Scott Radell, Alan Mason, and Marybeth Leithead as Executive Vice Presidents.

Effective June 15, 2022, Marisa Rolland replaced Deepa Damre Smith as Secretary.

 

 

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General Information

 

Electronic Delivery

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A description of the Trust’s policies and procedures with respect to the disclosure of the Fund’s portfolio securities is available in the Fund Prospectus. The Fund discloses its portfolio holdings daily and provides information regarding its top holdings in Fund fact sheets at iShares.com.

 

 

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Glossary of Terms Used in this Report

 

Portfolio Abbreviations
ADR   American Depositary Receipt
CPO   Certificates of Participation (Ordinary)
GDR   Global Depositary Receipt
JSC   Joint Stock Company
NVDR   Non-Voting Depositary Receipt
NVS   Non-Voting Shares
PJSC   Public Joint Stock Company
REIT   Real Estate Investment Trust
SDR   Swedish Depositary Receipt

 

 

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  JULY 31, 2022

 

 

  

  

2022 Annual Report

 

 

 

iShares Trust

·  iShares Currency Hedged MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF | HAWX | NYSE Arca

·  iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF | HEFA | Cboe BZX

·  iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF | HSCZ | NYSE Arca

·  iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF | ACWX | NASDAQ

·  iShares MSCI EAFE ETF | EFA | NYSE Arca

·  iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF | SCZ | NASDAQ


The Markets in Review

Dear Shareholder,

The 12-month reporting period as of July 31, 2022 saw the emergence of significant challenges that disrupted the economic recovery and strong financial markets. The U.S. economy shrank in the first half of 2022, ending the run of robust growth that followed the reopening of global economies and the development of COVID-19 vaccines. Changes in consumer spending patterns and a tight labor market led to elevated inflation, which reached a 40-year high. Moreover, while the foremost effect of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been a severe humanitarian crisis, the ongoing war continued to present challenges for both investors and policymakers.

Equity prices fell as interest rates rose, particularly weighing on relatively high-valuation growth stocks and economically sensitive small-capitalization stocks. While both large- and small-capitalization U.S. stocks fell, declines for small-capitalization U.S. stocks were steeper. Both emerging market stocks and international equities from developed markets fell significantly, pressured by rising interest rates and a strengthening U.S. dollar.

The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield (which is inversely related to bond prices) rose notably during the reporting period as investors reacted to higher inflation and attempted to anticipate its impact on future interest rate changes. The corporate bond market also faced inflationary headwinds, and increasing uncertainty led to higher corporate bond spreads (the difference in yield between U.S. Treasuries and similarly-dated corporate bonds).

The U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”), acknowledging that inflation is growing faster than expected, raised interest rates four times while indicating that additional rate hikes were likely. Furthermore, the Fed wound down its bond-buying programs and began to reduce its balance sheet. Continued high inflation and the Fed’s statements led many analysts to anticipate that interest rates have room to rise before peaking, although investors’ inflation expectations began to decline near the end of the period.

The horrific war in Ukraine has significantly clouded the outlook for the global economy, leading to major volatility in energy and metals markets. Sanctions on Russia, Europe’s top energy supplier, and general wartime disruption have magnified supply problems for key commodities. We believe elevated energy prices will continue to exacerbate inflationary pressure while also constraining economic growth. Combating inflation without stifling a recovery, while buffering against ongoing supply and price shocks, will be an especially challenging environment for setting effective monetary policy. Despite the likelihood of more rate increases on the horizon, we believe the Fed will ultimately err on the side of protecting employment, even at the expense of higher inflation. In the meantime, however, we believe that we are likely to see a period of slowing growth paired with relatively high inflation.

In this environment, while we favor an overweight to equities in the long-term, the market’s concerns over excessive rate hikes from central banks moderate our outlook. Furthermore, the energy shock and a deteriorating economic backdrop in China and Europe are likely to challenge corporate earnings, so we are underweight equities overall in the near-term. We take the opposite view on credit, where higher spreads provide near-term opportunities, while the likelihood of higher inflation leads us to take an underweight stance on credit in the long-term. We believe that investment-grade corporates, U.K. gilts, local-currency emerging market debt, and inflation-protected bonds (particularly in Europe) offer strong opportunities for a six- to twelve-month horizon.

Overall, our view is that investors need to think globally, extend their scope across a broad array of asset classes, and be nimble as market conditions change. We encourage you to talk with your financial advisor and visit iShares.com for further insight about investing in today’s markets.

Sincerely,

 

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Rob Kapito

President, BlackRock, Inc.

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Rob Kapito

President, BlackRock, Inc.

 

Total Returns as of July 31, 2022  
     
      6-Month         12-Month    
   

U.S. large cap equities
(S&P 500® Index)

    (7.81)%       (4.64)%  
   

U.S. small cap equities
(Russell 2000® Index)

    (6.42)          (14.29)     
   

International equities
(MSCI Europe, Australasia, Far East Index)

    (11.27)          (14.32)     
   

Emerging market equities
(MSCI Emerging Markets Index)

    (16.24)          (20.09)     
   

3-month Treasury bills
(ICE BofA 3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index)

    0.21           0.22      
   

U.S. Treasury securities
(ICE BofA 10-Year U.S. Treasury Index)

    (6.38)          (10.00)     
   

U.S. investment grade bonds
(Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index)

    (6.14)          (9.12)     
   

Tax-exempt municipal bonds
(Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index)

    (3.95)          (6.93)     
   

U.S. high yield bonds
(Bloomberg U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index)

    (6.58)          (8.03)     
Past performance is not an indication of future results. Index performance is shown for illustrative purposes only. You cannot invest directly in an index.

 

 

 

 

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Table of Contents

 

      Page

The Markets in Review

   2

Annual Report:

  

Market Overview

   4

Fund Summary

   5

About Fund Performance

   17

Disclosure of Expenses

   17

Schedules of Investments

   18

Financial Statements:

  

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

   90

Statements of Operations

   92

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

   94

Financial Highlights

   97

Notes to Financial Statements

   103

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

   115

Important Tax Information

   116

Board Review and Approval of Investment Advisory Contract

   117

Supplemental Information

   127

Trustee and Officer Information

   129

General Information

   132

Glossary of Terms Used in this Report

   133

 

 

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Market Overview

 

iShares Trust

Global Market Overview

Global equity markets declined during the 12 months ended July 31, 2022 (“reporting period”). The MSCI ACWI, a broad global equity index that includes both developed and emerging markets, returned -10.48% in U.S. dollar terms for the reporting period.

For the first five months of the reporting period, economic recovery supported stocks in most regions of the world. The global economy continued to rebound from the impact of restrictions imposed at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, as mitigation and adaptation allowed most economic activity to continue. However, substantial challenges emerged at the beginning of 2022, which negatively affected stock prices. Inflation rose significantly in many countries, reducing consumers’ purchasing power and leading many central banks to tighten monetary policy. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine presented a further challenge to the global economy, disrupting important commodities markets.

The U.S. economy grew briskly over the final half of 2021, powered primarily by consumer spending. Record-high personal savings rates allowed consumers to spend at an elevated level, releasing pent-up demand for goods and services. Growth subsequently stalled in the first half of 2022, and the economy contracted amid lower inventories and faltering business investment. Despite the economic downturn, unemployment declined substantially, falling to 3.5% in July 2022 — identical to the pre-pandemic rate in February 2020. Although high inflation negatively impacted consumer sentiment, which declined significantly, consumer spending continued to increase.

Rising inflation led to a shift in policy from the U.S. Federal Reserve (“the Fed”). As the reporting period began, the Fed was using accommodative monetary policy to stimulate the economy. Short-term interest rates were kept at near-zero levels, and the Fed used bond-buying programs to stabilize debt markets. However, rising prices led the Fed to tighten monetary policy during the reporting period in an attempt to prevent runaway inflation. The Fed slowed and then ended its bond-buying activities, finally reversing course as it began to reduce its balance sheet in June 2022. In March 2022, the Fed began to raise short-term interest rates, followed by three more increases for a total increase of 225 basis points, the most rapid rise in decades. Interest rates rose significantly in response, leading to higher borrowing costs for businesses.

Stocks declined in Europe and economic growth stalled, with the Eurozone economy slowing substantially beginning in the fourth quarter of 2021. Significantly higher inflation and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine negatively impacted equities. Russia is an important trading partner with many European countries, and new sanctions imposed limits on certain types of trade with Russia. Investors became concerned that the sharp rise in energy prices during the reporting period would constrain economic growth, as Europe relies on imported energy for much of its industrial and heating needs. The European Central Bank (“ECB”) responded to elevated inflation by raising interest rates in July 2022, the first such increase in over a decade.

Despite relatively low inflation by global standards, Asia-Pacific stocks declined significantly. Chinese stocks faced significant headwinds amid regulatory interventions by the Chinese government and strict lockdowns following COVID-19 outbreaks. Japanese stocks also declined amid an economic contraction in the first quarter of 2022 and a sharp decline in the Japanese yen relative to the U.S. dollar. Emerging market stocks declined substantially, as higher interest rates and a strengthening U.S. dollar raised the cost of borrowing in many emerging economies.

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022    iShares® Currency Hedged MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF

 

Investment Objective

The iShares Currency Hedged MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of large- and mid-capitalization developed and emerging equities, excluding the U.S., while mitigating exposure to fluctuations between the value of the component currencies and the U.S. dollar, as represented by the MSCI ACWI ex USA 100% Hedged to USD Index (the “Index”). The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index. The Fund currently seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing a substantial portion of its assets in one underlying fund, the iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF.

Performance

 

    Average Annual Total Returns           Cumulative Total Returns  
     1 Year      5 Years     

Since

Inception

           1 Year      5 Years     

Since

Inception

 

Fund NAV

    (5.03 )%       5.89      5.83       (5.03 )%       33.11      49.41

Fund Market

    (5.04      5.87        5.83         (5.04      33.03        49.44  

Index

    (5.54      5.89        5.80               (5.54      33.11        49.12  

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT

(SINCE INCEPTION AT NET ASSET VALUE)

 

LOGO

The inception date of the Fund was June 29, 2015. The first day of secondary market trading was July 1, 2015.

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. See “About Fund Performance” for more information.

Expense Example

 

Actual           Hypothetical 5% Return           

 

 

     

 

 

      
 

Beginning

Account Value

(02/01/22)

 

 

 

      

Ending

Account Value

(07/31/22)

 

 

 

      

Expenses

Paid During

the Period

 

 

(a) 

           

Beginning

Account Value

(02/01/22)

 

 

 

      

Ending

Account Value

(07/31/22)

 

 

 

      

Expenses

Paid During

the Period

 

 

(a) 

      

Annualized

Expense

Ratio

 

 

 

  $       1,000.00          $         942.80          $        0.14               $      1,000.00          $      1,024.60          $        0.15          0.03

 

  (a) 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). Other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, may be paid which are not reflected in the tables and examples above. See “Disclosure of Expenses” for more information. The fees and expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests are not included in the Fund’s annualized expense ratio.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022  (continued)    iShares® Currency Hedged MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

International stocks declined significantly in U.S. dollar terms during the reporting period, as global growth cooled in an environment of high inflation, rising interest rates, and volatility in commodities markets. China was the leading detractor from the Index’s return as strict lockdowns to prevent the spread of COVID-19 weighed on economic activity. In the second quarter of 2022, China’s economy contracted for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began.

Among Chinese stocks, the consumer discretionary sector detracted the most from the Index’s return, particularly the internet and direct marketing retail industry. Strong domestic and international competition slowed revenue growth and diminished earnings. Heightened regulatory scrutiny from the Chinese government contributed to investor uncertainty surrounding the industry. The slowing economy further weighed on Chinese e-commerce platforms, as unemployment increased and consumer confidence declined. The communication services sector was another source of weakness, constrained by new regulations that dampened revenue growth.

Stocks in Japan, which experienced two separate quarters of economic contraction during the reporting period, also detracted from the Index’s performance. The Bank of Japan kept short-term interest rates negative even as the Fed and other central banks raised interest rates. The industrials sector led Japanese detraction amid a notable slowdown in industrial production.

German stocks also detracted from the Index’s return, as weakness in the automobiles industry weighed on the consumer discretionary sector. Supply chain problems, exacerbated by a global semiconductor shortage and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, led to production difficulties that constrained automobile sales.

South Korean stocks detracted amid cooling demand for certain consumer electronics, such as televisions and smartphones. In addition, product delays due to manufacturing issues pressured industry revenues. French stocks also detracted, particularly in the consumer discretionary sector, as investors became concerned about the impact of Chinese lockdowns on demand for luxury products.

In terms of currency performance, the U.S. dollar gained significantly against most foreign currencies during the reporting period. Four interest rate increases by the Fed made U.S.-based investments relatively more attractive, and geopolitical instability led some investors to move into U.S. dollars. The Japanese yen, the euro, and the British pound depreciated by approximately 18%, 14%, and 12% respectively against the U.S. dollar.

The negative performance of some foreign currencies meant hedging activity contributed to the Index’s return. A fully hedged investor seeks to bypass the currency fluctuations — both on the upside and on the downside — related to holding foreign-currency-denominated securities. The Index’s hedging activity offset the negative impact of foreign currency performance relative to the U.S. dollar, resulting in an Index return that was relatively close to the Index’s return measured in local currencies.

Portfolio Information

 

PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION  
   
Investment Type   Percent of
Net Assets
 
Investment Companies     100.1
Short-term Investments     0.2  
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts, net cumulative appreciation     0.1  
Other assets less liabilities     (0.4
SECTOR ALLOCATION (of the UNDERLYING FUND)

 

   
Sector   Percent of
Total Investment(a)
 

Financials

    20.0

Industrials

    12.4  

Consumer Discretionary

    11.5  

Information Technology

    11.5  

Health Care

    9.7  

Consumer Staples

    9.1  

Materials

    7.9  

Communication Services

    6.1  

Energy

    6.0  

Utilities

    3.4  

Real Estate

    2.4  

 

  (a) 

Excludes money market funds.

 
 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022    iShares® Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF

 

Investment Objective

The iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of large- and mid-capitalization equities in Europe, Australasia, and the Far East while mitigating exposure to fluctuations between the value of the component currencies and the U.S. dollar, as represented by the MSCI EAFE® 100% Hedged to USD Index (the “Index”). The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index. The Fund currently seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing a substantial portion of its assets in one underlying fund, the iShares MSCI EAFE ETF.

Performance

 

    Average Annual Total Returns           Cumulative Total Returns  
     1 Year      5 Years      Since
Inception
           1 Year      5 Years      Since
Inception
 

Fund NAV

    (0.29 )%       7.02      7.62       (0.29 )%       40.37      86.60

Fund Market

    (0.34      6.98        7.60         (0.34      40.13        86.40  

Index

    (0.78      6.99        7.61               (0.78      40.16        86.47  

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT

(SINCE INCEPTION AT NET ASSET VALUE)

 

LOGO

The inception date of the Fund was January 31, 2014. The first day of secondary market trading was February 4, 2014.

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. See “About Fund Performance” for more information.

Expense Example

 

Actual           Hypothetical 5% Return           

 

 

     

 

 

      
 

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a) 
           

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a) 
      

Annualized
Expense
Ratio
 
 
 
  $      1,000.00          $        977.20          $        0.15               $      1,000.00          $      1,024.60          $        0.15          0.03

 

  (a) 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). Other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, may be paid which are not reflected in the tables and examples above. See “Disclosure of Expenses” for more information. The fees and expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests are not included in the Fund’s annualized expense ratio.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022  (continued)    iShares® Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

Large- and mid-capitalization stocks in developed markets outside the U.S. and Canada declined in U.S. dollar terms during the reporting period, as higher inflation, rising interest rates, and weakening global economies sent markets lower. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine also increased investor uncertainty, as international sanctions on Russia disrupted global economic activity, unsettled commodities markets, and constrained companies that had connections to Russia. The combination of resilient consumer demand and persistent supply chain disruptions contributed to higher inflation in many countries. This inflationary pressure led some of the world’s central banks to adopt less accommodative stances regarding monetary policy. The Chinese government’s imposition of new lockdowns to quell the spread of COVID-19 pressured Asian stocks.

Japanese stocks, particularly in the industrials sector, detracted the most from the Index’s return. Japan’s gross domestic product shrank in the first quarter as supply chain disruptions, particularly in China, dampened exports and production. Japanese exports to China, the country’s largest export market, slowed amid China’s lockdown measures to limit the spread of the coronavirus, which idled factories and warehouses and slowed deliveries of goods.

European stocks, particularly in Germany, France, and the Netherlands also detracted from the Index’s return. The war in Ukraine disrupted supply chains, weakened the economic outlook, and contributed to record-high inflation across the Eurozone as commodities and oil prices soared. The ECB raised interest rates in July 2022 for the first time in 11 years to fight growing inflation.

In terms of currency performance, the U.S. dollar gained significantly relative to most foreign currencies during the reporting period. Four interest rate increases by the Fed made U.S.-based investments relatively more attractive, and geopolitical instability led some investors to move into U.S. dollars. The Japanese yen, the euro, and the British pound depreciated by approximately 18%, 14%, and 12%, respectively, against the U.S. dollar.

The negative performance of some foreign currencies meant hedging activity contributed to the Index’s return. A fully hedged investor seeks to bypass the currency fluctuations — both on the upside and on the downside — related to holding foreign-currency-denominated securities. The Index’s hedging activity offset the negative impact of foreign currency performance relative to the U.S. dollar, resulting in an Index return that was relatively close to the Index’s return measured in local currencies.

Portfolio Information

 

PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION  
   
Investment Type   Percent of
Net Assets
 
Investment Companies     100.1
Short-term Investments     0.1  
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts, net cumulative appreciation     0.1  
Other assets less liabilities     (0.3
SECTOR ALLOCATION (of the UNDERLYING FUND)

 

   
Sector   Percent of
Total Investment(a)
 

Financials

    17.2

Industrials

    15.4  

Health Care

    13.4  

Consumer Discretionary

    11.6  

Consumer Staples

    10.9  

Information Technology

    8.2  

Materials

    7.4  

Communication Services

    4.9  

Energy

    4.6  

Utilities

    3.5  

Real Estate

    2.9  

 

  (a) 

Excludes money market funds.

 
 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022      iShares® Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF

 

Investment Objective

The iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of small-capitalization developed market equities, excluding the U.S. and Canada, while mitigating exposure to fluctuations between the value of the component currencies and the U.S. dollar, as represented by the MSCI EAFE Small-Cap 100% Hedged to USD Index (the “Index”). The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index. The Fund currently seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing a substantial portion of its assets in one underlying fund, the iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF.

Performance

 

    Average Annual Total Returns           Cumulative Total Returns  
     1 Year      5 Years      Since
Inception
           1 Year      5 Years      Since
Inception
 

Fund NAV

    (6.97 )%       6.60      7.81       (6.97 )%       37.68      70.47

Fund Market

    (7.11      6.58        7.79         (7.11      37.51        70.21  

Index

    (7.45      6.74        7.85               (7.45      38.53        70.83  

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT

(SINCE INCEPTION AT NET ASSET VALUE)

 

LOGO

The inception date of the Fund was June 29, 2015. The first day of secondary market trading was July 1, 2015.

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. See “About Fund Performance” for more information.

Expense Example

 

Actual           Hypothetical 5% Return           

 

 

     

 

 

      
 

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a) 
           

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a) 
      

Annualized
Expense
Ratio
 
 
 
  $      1,000.00          $        956.30          $        0.15               $      1,000.00          $      1,024.60          $        0.15          0.03

 

  (a) 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). Other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, may be paid which are not reflected in the tables and examples above. See “Disclosure of Expenses” for more information. The fees and expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests are not included in the Fund’s annualized expense ratio.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022  (continued)    iShares® Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

Small-capitalization developed market stocks outside the U.S. and Canada declined in U.S. dollar terms during the reporting period, as higher inflation, rising interest rates, and weakening global economies sent markets lower. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine also increased investor uncertainty, as international sanctions on Russia disrupted global economic activity, unsettled commodities markets, and constrained companies that had connections to Russia. The combination of resilient consumer demand and persistent supply chain disruptions contributed to higher inflation in many countries. This inflationary pressure led some of the world’s central banks to adopt less accommodative stances regarding monetary policy. The Chinese government’s imposition of new lockdowns to quell the spread of COVID-19 pressured Asian stocks.

Japanese stocks detracted the most from the Index’s return. Japan’s gross domestic product shrank in the first quarter as supply chain disruptions, particularly in China, dampened exports and production. Japanese exports to China, the country’s largest export market, slowed amid China’s measures to limit the spread of the coronavirus, which idled factories and warehouses and slowed deliveries of goods.

Stocks in the U.K., particularly in the consumer discretionary sector, also detracted from the Index’s return. Stocks of several consumer discretionary companies dropped on diminished sales outlooks due to falling levels of consumer confidence, inflation rates at 40-year highs, and slowing economic growth. The Bank of England raised interest rates in December 2021 for the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic and continued to raise rates in 2022 to the highest levels in 13 years. Stocks in Sweden and Germany also detracted from the Index’s performance amid high inflation.

In terms of currency performance, the U.S. dollar gained significantly relative to most foreign currencies during the reporting period. Four interest rate increases by the Fed made U.S.-based investments relatively more attractive, and geopolitical instability led some investors to move into U.S. dollars. The Japanese yen, the euro, and the British pound depreciated by approximately 18%, 14%, and 12%, respectively, against the U.S. dollar.

The negative performance of some foreign currencies meant hedging activity contributed to the Index’s return. A fully hedged investor seeks to bypass the currency fluctuations — both on the upside and on the downside — related to holding foreign-currency-denominated securities. The Index’s hedging activity offset the negative impact of foreign currency performance relative to the U.S. dollar, resulting in an Index return that was relatively close to the Index’s return measured in local currencies.

Portfolio Information

 

PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION  
   
Investment Type   Percent of
Net Assets
 
Investment Companies     100.1
Short-term Investments     0.1  
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts, net cumulative depreciation     (0.4
Other assets less liabilities     0.2  
SECTOR ALLOCATION (of the UNDERLYING FUND)

 

   
Sector   Percent of
Total Investment(a)
 

Industrials

    22.6

Real Estate

    12.1  

Consumer Discretionary

    11.9  

Financials

    11.1  

Information Technology

    9.5  

Materials

    9.5  

Health Care

    7.0  

Consumer Staples

    6.2  

Communication Services

    4.2  

Utilities

    3.3  

Energy

    2.6  

 

  (a) 

Excludes money market funds.

 
 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022    iShares® MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF

 

Investment Objective

The iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of large- and mid-capitalization non-U.S. equities, as represented by the MSCI ACWI ex USA Index (the “Index”). The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index.

Performance

 

    Average Annual Total Returns           Cumulative Total Returns  
     1 Year      5 Years      10 Years            1 Year      5 Years      10 Years  

Fund NAV

    (15.04 )%       2.40      4.96       (15.04 )%       12.59      62.30

Fund Market

    (14.92      2.41        5.01         (14.92      12.66        63.04  

Index

    (15.26      2.45        5.04               (15.26      12.84        63.49  

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT

(AT NET ASSET VALUE)

LOGO

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. See “About Fund Performance” for more information.

Expense Example

 

Actual           Hypothetical 5% Return           

 

 

     

 

 

      
 

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a) 
           

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a) 
      

Annualized
Expense
Ratio
 
 
 
  $      1,000.00          $          870.00          $        1.48               $      1,000.00          $      1,023.20          $        1.61          0.32

 

  (a) 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). Other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, may be paid which are not reflected in the tables and examples above. See “Disclosure of Expenses” for more information.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022  (continued)    iShares® MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

International stocks declined significantly during the reporting period, as global growth cooled in an environment of high inflation, rising interest rates, and volatility in commodities markets. China was the leading detractor from the Index’s return as strict lockdowns to prevent the spread of COVID-19 weighed on economic activity. In the second quarter of 2022, China’s economy contracted for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began.

Among Chinese stocks, the consumer discretionary sector detracted the most from the Index’s return, particularly the internet and direct marketing retail industry. Strong domestic and international competition slowed revenue growth and diminished earnings. Heightened regulatory scrutiny from the Chinese government contributed to investor uncertainty surrounding the industry. The slowing economy further weighed on Chinese e-commerce platforms, as unemployment increased and consumer confidence declined. The communication services sector was another source of weakness, constrained by new regulations that dampened revenue growth.

Stocks in Japan, which experienced two separate quarters of economic contraction during the reporting period, also detracted from the Index’s performance. The Bank of Japan kept short-term interest rates negative even as the Fed and other central banks raised interest rates. This difference led to a substantial decrease in the Japanese yen’s value relative to the U.S. dollar, reducing the value of Japanese assets denominated in U.S. dollars. The industrials sector led Japanese detraction amid a notable slowdown in industrial production. Although currency weakness has historically aided industrial exporters, recent increases in offshore production have limited the benefits.

German stocks also detracted from the Index’s return, as weakness in the automobiles industry weighed on the consumer discretionary sector. Supply chain problems, exacerbated by a global semiconductor shortage and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, led to production difficulties that constrained automobile sales.

South Korean stocks detracted amid cooling demand for certain consumer electronics, such as televisions and smartphones. In addition, product delays due to manufacturing issues pressured industry revenues. French stocks also detracted, particularly in the consumer discretionary sector, as investors became concerned about the impact of Chinese lockdowns on demand for luxury products.

Portfolio Information

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION
   

Sector

   

Percent of

Total Investments

 

(a) 

Financials

    20.0

Industrials

    12.4  

Consumer Discretionary

    11.5  

Information Technology

    11.5  

Health Care

    9.7  

Consumer Staples

    9.1  

Materials

    7.9  

Communication Services

    6.1  

Energy

    6.0  

Utilities

    3.4  

Real Estate

    2.4  

GEOGRAPHIC ALLOCATION

 

   

Country/Geographic Region

   

Percent of

Total Investments

 

(a) 

Japan

    14.2

United Kingdom

    9.5  

China

    9.0  

Canada

    8.2  

France

    7.0  

Switzerland

    6.8  

Australia

    5.5  

Germany

    4.8  

Taiwan

    4.2  

India

    4.0  
 

 

  (a) 

Excludes money market funds.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022    iShares® MSCI EAFE ETF

 

Investment Objective

The iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of large- and mid-capitalization developed market equities, excluding the U.S. and Canada, as represented by the MSCI EAFE Index (the “Index”). The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index.

Performance

 

    Average Annual Total Returns           Cumulative Total Returns  
     1 Year      5 Years      10 Years            1 Year      5 Years      10 Years  

Fund NAV

    (13.84 )%       2.74      5.81       (13.84 )%       14.49      75.88

Fund Market

    (13.79      2.72        5.88         (13.79      14.36        77.12  

Index

    (14.32      2.61        5.79               (14.32      13.78        75.57  

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT

(AT NET ASSET VALUE)

 

LOGO

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. See “About Fund Performance” for more information.

Expense Example

 

Actual           Hypothetical 5% Return           

 

 

     

 

 

      
 

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a) 
           

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a) 
      

Annualized
Expense
Ratio
 
 
 
  $      1,000.00          $        884.70          $        1.54               $      1,000.00          $      1,023.20          $        1.66          0.33

 

  (a) 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). Other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, may be paid which are not reflected in the tables and examples above. See “Disclosure of Expenses” for more information.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022  (continued)    iShares® MSCI EAFE ETF

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

Large- and mid-capitalization stocks in developed markets outside the U.S. and Canada declined during the reporting period, as higher inflation, rising interest rates, and weakening global economies sent markets lower. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine also increased investor uncertainty, as international sanctions on Russia disrupted global economic activity, unsettled commodities markets, and constrained companies that had connections to Russia. The combination of resilient consumer demand and persistent supply chain disruptions contributed to higher inflation in many countries. This inflationary pressure led some of the world’s central banks to adopt less accommodative stances regarding monetary policy. The Chinese government’s imposition of new lockdowns to quell the spread of COVID-19 pressured Asian stocks.

Japanese stocks, particularly in the industrials sector, detracted the most from the Index’s return. Several companies in the industrials sector posted strong earnings during the reporting period, but they detracted from the Index’s performance due primarily to the weakness of the Japanese yen relative to the U.S. dollar. The Japanese yen hit a 24-year low in July 2022 against the U.S. dollar, weakening returns from the country as the Bank of Japan continued its low interest rate policy while other central banks raised interest rates. Japan’s gross domestic product shrank in the first quarter as supply chain disruptions, particularly in China, dampened exports and production. Japanese exports to China, the country’s largest export market, slowed amid China’s lockdown measures to limit the spread of the coronavirus, which idled factories and warehouses and slowed deliveries of goods.

European stocks, particularly in Germany, France, and the Netherlands also detracted from the Index’s return. The weakening euro, which reached parity with the U.S. dollar for the first time in 20 years, devalued returns from the continent. In addition, the war in Ukraine disrupted supply chains, weakened the economic outlook, and contributed to record-high inflation across the Eurozone as commodities and oil prices soared. The ECB raised interest rates in July 2022 for the first time in 11 years to fight growing inflation.

Portfolio Information

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION

 
   

Sector

   

Percent of

Total Investments

 

(a) 

Financials

    17.2

Industrials

    15.4  

Health Care

    13.4  

Consumer Discretionary

    11.6  

Consumer Staples

    10.9  

Information Technology

    8.2  

Materials

    7.4  

Communication Services

    4.9  

Energy

    4.6  

Utilities

    3.5  

Real Estate

    2.9  
GEOGRAPHIC ALLOCATION

 

   

Country/Geographic Region

   

Percent of

Total Investments

 

(a) 

Japan

    22.4

United Kingdom

    15.0  

France

    11.1  

Switzerland

    10.7  

Australia

    8.7  

Germany

    7.5  

Netherlands

    4.5  

Sweden

    3.4  

Hong Kong

    3.1  

Denmark

    2.8  
 

 

  (a) 

Excludes money market funds.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022      iShares® MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF

 

Investment Objective

The iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of small-capitalization developed market equities, excluding the U.S. and Canada, as represented by the MSCI EAFE Small Cap Index (the “Index”). The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index.

Performance

 

    Average Annual Total Returns           Cumulative Total Returns  
     1 Year      5 Years      10 Years            1 Year      5 Years      10 Years  

Fund NAV

    (19.80 )%       2.33      7.81       (19.80 )%       12.21      112.14

Fund Market

    (19.75      2.28        7.90         (19.75      11.95        113.90  

Index

    (20.31      2.30        7.83               (20.31      12.03        112.51  

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT

(AT NET ASSET VALUE)

 

LOGO

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. See “About Fund Performance” for more information.

Expense Example

 

Actual           Hypothetical 5% Return           

 

 

     

 

 

      
 

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a) 
           

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a) 
      

Annualized
Expense
Ratio
 
 
 
  $      1,000.00          $          864.90          $        1.85               $      1,000.00          $      1,022.80          $        2.01          0.40

 

  (a) 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). Other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, may be paid which are not reflected in the tables and examples above. See “Disclosure of Expenses” for more information.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022  (continued)    iShares® MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

Small-capitalization developed market stocks outside the U.S. and Canada declined during the reporting period, as higher inflation, rising interest rates, and weakening global economies sent markets lower. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine also increased investor uncertainty, as international sanctions on Russia disrupted global economic activity, unsettled commodities markets, and constrained companies that had connections to Russia. The combination of resilient consumer demand and persistent supply chain disruptions contributed to higher inflation in many countries. This inflationary pressure led some of the world’s central banks to adopt less accommodative stances regarding monetary policy. The Chinese government’s imposition of new lockdowns to quell the spread of COVID-19 pressured Asian stocks.

Japanese stocks detracted the most from the Index’s return, due primarily to the weakness of the Japanese yen relative to the U.S. dollar. The Japanese yen hit a 24-year low in July 2022 against the U.S. dollar, weakening performance from the country as the Bank of Japan continued its low interest rate policy while some other central banks raised interest rates. Japan’s gross domestic product shrank in the first quarter as supply chain disruptions, particularly in China, dampened exports and production. Japanese exports to China, the country’s largest export market, slowed amid China’s measures to limit the spread of the coronavirus, which idled factories and warehouses and slowed deliveries of goods.

Stocks in the U.K., particularly in the consumer discretionary sector, also detracted from the Index’s return. Stocks of several consumer discretionary companies dropped on diminished sales outlooks due to falling levels of consumer confidence, inflation rates at 40-year highs, and slowing economic growth. The Bank of England raised interest rates in December 2021 for the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic and continued to raise rates in 2022 to the highest levels in 13 years. Additionally, the British pound weakened against the U.S. dollar, which diminished returns from the U.K. Stocks in Sweden and Germany also detracted from the Index’s performance amid high inflation and the depreciation of the Swedish krona and the euro relative to the U.S. dollar.

Portfolio Information

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION
   

Sector

   
Percent of
Total Investments
 
(a) 

Industrials

    22.6

Real Estate

    12.1  

Consumer Discretionary

    11.9  

Financials

    11.1  

Materials

    9.5  

Information Technology

    9.5  

Health Care

    7.0  

Consumer Staples

    6.2  

Communication Services

    4.2  

Utilities

    3.3  

Energy

    2.6  
GEOGRAPHIC ALLOCATION

 

   

Country/Geographic Region

   
Percent of
Total Investments
 
(a) 

Japan

    30.0

United Kingdom

    16.5  

Australia

    10.4  

Sweden

    5.9  

Switzerland

    4.7  

Germany

    4.4  

France

    3.5  

Israel

    3.2  

Italy

    2.7  

Norway

    2.3  
 

 

  (a) 

Excludes money market funds.

 

 

 

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About Fund Performance

 

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Financial markets have experienced extreme volatility and trading in many instruments has been disrupted. These circumstances may continue for an extended period of time and may continue to affect adversely the value and liquidity of each Fund’s investments. As a result, current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at iShares.com. Performance results assume reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. The investment return and principal value of shares will vary with changes in market conditions. Shares may be worth more or less than their original cost when they are redeemed or sold in the market. Performance for certain funds may reflect a waiver of a portion of investment advisory fees. Without such a waiver, performance would have been lower.

Net asset value or “NAV” is the value of one share of a fund as calculated in accordance with the standard formula for valuing mutual fund shares. Beginning August 10, 2020, the price used to calculate market return (“Market Price”) is the closing price. Prior to August 10, 2020, Market Price was determined using the midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest ask on the primary stock exchange on which shares of a fund are listed for trading, as of the time that such fund’s NAV is calculated. Since shares of a fund may not trade in the secondary market until after the fund’s inception, for the period from inception to the first day of secondary market trading in shares of the fund, the NAV of the fund is used as a proxy for the Market Price to calculate market returns. Market and NAV returns assume that dividends and capital gain distributions have been reinvested at Market Price and NAV, respectively.

An index is a statistical composite that tracks a specified financial market or sector. Unlike a fund, an index does not actually hold a portfolio of securities and therefore does not incur the expenses incurred by a fund. These expenses negatively impact fund performance. Also, market returns do not include brokerage commissions that may be payable on secondary market transactions. If brokerage commissions were included, market returns would be lower.

Disclosure of Expenses

Shareholders of each Fund may incur the following charges: (1) transactional expenses, including brokerage commissions on purchases and sales of fund shares and (2) ongoing expenses, including management fees and other fund expenses. The expense examples shown (which are based on a hypothetical investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held through the end of the period) are intended to assist shareholders both in calculating expenses based on an investment in each Fund and in comparing these expenses with similar costs of investing in other funds.

The expense examples provide information about actual account values and actual expenses. Annualized expense ratios reflect contractual and voluntary fee waivers, if any. In order to estimate the expenses a shareholder paid during the period covered by this report, shareholders can divide their account value by $1,000 and then multiply the result by the number under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During the Period.”

The expense examples also provide information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. In order to assist shareholders in comparing the ongoing expenses of investing in a Funds and other funds, compare the 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

The expenses shown in the expense examples are intended to highlight shareholders’ ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional expenses, such as brokerage commissions and other fees paid on purchases and sales of fund shares. Therefore, the hypothetical examples are useful in comparing ongoing expenses only and will not help shareholders determine the relative total expenses of owning different funds. If these transactional expenses were included, shareholder expenses would have been higher.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Currency Hedged MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

 

 

Investment Companies

   

Exchange-Traded Funds — 100.1%

   

iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF(a)

    2,588,398     $   120,412,275  
   

 

 

 

Total Investment Companies
(Cost: $129,874,651)

      120,412,275  
   

 

 

 

Short-Term Securities

   

Money Market Funds — 0.2%

   

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 1.81%(a)(b)

    210,000       210,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Securities — 0.2%
(Cost: $210,000)

      210,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities — 100.3%
(Cost: $130,084,651)

      120,622,275  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.3)%

 

    (321,837
   

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

    $ 120,300,438  
   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Affiliate of the Fund.

(b) 

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

 

Affiliates

Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended July 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

                   
Affiliated Issuer  

Value at

07/31/21

   

Purchases

at Cost

   

Proceeds

from Sale

   

Net Realized

Gain (Loss)

   

Change in

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

   

Value at

07/31/22

   

Shares

Held at

07/31/22

    Income    

Capital

Gain

Distributions

from

Underlying

Funds

 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares

  $ 70,000     $ 140,000 (a)    $     $     $     $ 210,000       210,000     $ 1,219     $  

iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF

    120,314,149       50,182,632       (25,268,760     1,325,971       (26,141,717     120,412,275       2,588,398       4,199,117        
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 
        $ 1,325,971     $ (26,141,717   $ 120,622,275       $ 4,200,336     $  
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Represents net amount purchased (sold).

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

 

         
Currency Purchased        Currency Sold      Counterparty   Settlement Date        Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
AUD      8,317,000        USD      5,803,636      Bank of America N.A.     08/03/22        $ 7,454  
AUD      554,000        USD      381,048      Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.     08/03/22          6,032  
AUD      145,000        USD      98,565      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     08/03/22          2,747  
BRL      9,623,000        USD      1,850,395      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     08/03/22          8,894  
CAD      12,132,000        USD      9,468,139      BNP Paribas SA     08/03/22          5,889  
CAD      965,000        USD      748,067      Bank of America N.A.     08/03/22          5,514  
CAD      212,000        USD      162,607      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     08/03/22          2,946  
CHF      7,202,000        USD      7,561,988      Bank of America N.A.     08/03/22          4,330  
CHF      635,000        USD      662,932      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     08/03/22          4,190  
CLP      233,389,000        USD      257,087      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     08/03/22          1,871  
CNH      13,072,000        USD      1,935,911      Citibank N.A.     08/03/22          331  
DKK      14,114,000        USD      1,933,095      Bank of America N.A.     08/03/22          4,816  
EUR      21,738,000        USD      22,166,978      BNP Paribas SA     08/03/22          51,850  

 

 

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Schedule of Investments   (continued)

July 31, 2022

   iShares® Currency Hedged MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF

 

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (continued)

 

         
Currency Purchased        Currency Sold      Counterparty   Settlement Date        Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
GBP      9,569,000        USD      11,644,982      Bank of America N.A.     08/03/22        $ 8,430  
GBP      285,000        USD      346,292      Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.     08/03/22          790  
GBP      167,000        USD      199,781      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     08/03/22          3,597  
ILS      1,272,000        USD      373,086      Bank of America N.A.     08/03/22          1,144  
ILS      22,000        USD      6,274      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     08/03/22          198  
INR      351,563,000        USD      4,431,743      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     08/03/22          3,063  
JPY      38,227,000        USD      281,862      Citibank N.A.     08/03/22          4,825  
JPY      37,587,000        USD      277,212      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     08/03/22          4,675  
JPY      2,187,414,000        USD      16,366,734      State Street Bank and Trust Co.     08/03/22          37,981  
KRW      6,335,953,000        USD      4,850,300      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     08/03/22          24,549  
MXN      261,000        USD      12,645      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     08/03/22          156  
NOK      6,069,000        USD      627,801      Bank of America N.A.     08/03/22          148  
NOK      107,000        USD      10,638      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     08/03/22          434  
NZD      209,000        USD      131,055      Bank of America N.A.     08/03/22          386  
NZD      18,000        USD      11,189      Citibank N.A.     08/03/22          131  
NZD      4,000        USD      2,468      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     08/03/22          48  
SEK      25,158,000        USD      2,467,794      Bank of America N.A.     08/03/22          7,973  
SEK      2,172,000        USD      211,129      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     08/03/22          2,615  
SGD      1,269,000        USD      917,655      Bank of America N.A.     08/03/22          980  
SGD      19,000        USD      13,653      Citibank N.A.     08/03/22          101  
SGD      22,000        USD      15,654      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     08/03/22          272  
TWD      151,758,000        USD      5,050,183      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     08/03/22          17,019  
USD      14,682        AUD      21,000      Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.     08/03/22          9  
USD      256,031        CNH      1,717,000      Bank of America N.A.     08/03/22          1,706  
USD      1,736,257        CNH      11,645,000      JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.     08/03/22          11,384  
USD      4,742        CNH      32,000      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     08/03/22          2  
USD      29,360        DKK      209,000      Bank of America N.A.     08/03/22          663  
USD      2,048,975        DKK      14,547,000      HSBC Bank PLC     08/03/22          51,611  
USD      55,260        EUR      54,000      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     08/03/22          66  
USD      24,660,692        EUR      23,544,000      State Street Bank and Trust Co.     08/03/22          595,916  
USD      101,111        GBP      83,000      UBS AG     08/03/22          31  
USD      1,534,075        HKD      12,027,000      Bank of America N.A.     08/03/22          1,900  
USD      26,628        HKD      209,000      HSBC Bank PLC     08/03/22          3  
USD      10,173,595        HKD      79,757,000      JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.     08/03/22          12,984  
USD      28,302        HKD      222,000      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     08/03/22          21  
USD      4,525,214        INR      358,555,000      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     08/03/22          2,207  
USD      5,218,278        KRW      6,762,141,000      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     08/03/22          15,522  
USD      805,294        MXN      16,333,000      Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.     08/03/22          4,232  
USD      1,830        MXN      37,000      State Street Bank and Trust Co.     08/03/22          15  
USD      533,219        MYR      2,350,000      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     08/03/22          5,180  
USD      1,556        THB      57,000      Barclays Bank PLC     08/03/22          7  
USD      9,003        THB      323,000      HSBC Bank PLC     08/03/22          227  
USD      658,997        THB      23,285,000      JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.     08/03/22          26,375  
USD      1,573        THB      57,000      UBS AG     08/03/22          25  
USD      451        TRY      8,000      Citibank N.A.     08/03/22          6  
USD      99,673        TRY      1,698,000      Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.     08/03/22          5,094  
USD      678        TRY      12,000      HSBC Bank PLC     08/03/22          10  
USD      5,496,743        TWD      163,101,000      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     08/03/22          50,798  
USD      1,277,675        ZAR      20,998,000      Bank of America N.A.     08/03/22          14,416  
USD      1,899        ZAR      31,000      UBS AG     08/03/22          34  
ZAR      20,167,000        USD      1,210,394      Citibank N.A.     08/03/22          2,872  
AUD      70,000        USD      48,932      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     09/06/22          4  
BRL      48,000        USD      9,163      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     09/06/22          18  

 

 

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Schedule of Investments   (continued)

July 31, 2022

   iShares® Currency Hedged MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF

 

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (continued)

 

         
Currency Purchased        Currency Sold      Counterparty   Settlement Date        Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
CAD      99,000        USD      77,222      Barclays Bank PLC     09/06/22        $ 84  
CHF      83,000        USD      87,343      Bank of America N.A.     09/06/22          76  
CNH      215,000        USD      31,856      Bank of America N.A.     09/06/22          10  
CNY      128,000        USD      18,968      State Street Bank and Trust Co.     09/06/22          7  
EUR      114,000        USD      116,751      JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.     09/06/22          45  
GBP      175,000        USD      213,180      Bank of America N.A.     09/06/22          105  
ILS      13,000        USD      3,828      State Street Bank and Trust Co.     09/06/22          4  
INR      751,000        USD      9,427      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     09/06/22          11  
JPY      35,155,000        USD      264,302      Barclays Bank PLC     09/06/22          7  
KRW      55,961,000        USD      42,851      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     09/06/22          97  
MYR      8,000        USD      1,794      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     09/06/22          2  
SGD      16,000        USD      11,580      Bank of America N.A.     09/06/22          4  
TRY      52,000        USD      2,777      UBS AG     09/06/22          2  
TWD      2,637,000        USD      87,805      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     09/06/22          173  
USD      7,852        MXN      161,000      BNP Paribas SA     09/06/22          4  
USD      722,370        MXN      14,802,000      HSBC Bank PLC     09/06/22          883  
USD      23,927        THB      869,000      Bank of America N.A.     09/06/22          261  
USD      639,273        THB      23,218,000      Citibank N.A.     09/06/22          6,977  
                    

 

 

 
                       1,038,469  
                    

 

 

 
CNH      234,000        USD      34,870      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     08/03/22          (210
CNH      88,000        USD      13,143      UBS AG     08/03/22          (108
DKK      824,000        USD      115,409      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     08/03/22          (2,271
EUR      2,094,000        USD      2,186,231      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     08/03/22          (45,913
EUR      35,000        USD      36,732      UBS AG     08/03/22          (958
HKD      89,685,000        USD      11,425,491      Bank of America N.A.     08/03/22          (106
HKD      1,557,000        USD      198,583      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     08/03/22          (229
HKD      973,000        USD      124,108      State Street Bank and Trust Co.     08/03/22          (153
INR      12,285,000        USD      155,045      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     08/03/22          (75
KRW      472,917,000        USD      365,371      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     08/03/22          (1,511
MXN      1,524,000        USD      75,140      Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.     08/03/22          (395
MXN      14,802,000        USD      726,877      HSBC Bank PLC     08/03/22          (904
MYR      2,361,000        USD      531,029      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     08/03/22          (518
THB      23,320,000        USD      641,287      Citibank N.A.     08/03/22          (7,714
THB      402,000        USD      11,185      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     08/03/22          (263
TRY      1,637,000        USD      91,258      Citibank N.A.     08/03/22          (77
TRY      57,000        USD      3,351      Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.     08/03/22          (177
TRY      28,000        USD      1,612      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     08/03/22          (52
TWD      11,711,000        USD      394,343      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     08/03/22          (3,312
USD      6,095,142        AUD      8,862,000      Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.     08/03/22          (96,739
USD      28,047        AUD      41,000      HSBC Bank PLC     08/03/22          (600
USD      20,027        AUD      29,000      JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.     08/03/22          (235
USD      28,637        AUD      42,000      State Street Bank and Trust Co.     08/03/22          (708
USD      14,393        AUD      21,000      UBS AG     08/03/22          (280
USD      1,823,111        BRL      9,623,000      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     08/03/22          (36,177
USD      23,398        CAD      30,000      Bank of America N.A.     08/03/22          (29
USD      46,237        CAD      60,000      Citibank N.A.     08/03/22          (618
USD      10,149,416        CAD      13,093,000      HSBC Bank PLC     08/03/22          (75,069
USD      22,527        CAD      29,000      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     08/03/22          (120
USD      46,233        CAD      60,000      State Street Bank and Trust Co.     08/03/22          (622
USD      28,744        CAD      37,000      UBS AG     08/03/22          (150
USD      18,349        CHF      18,000      Barclays Bank PLC     08/03/22          (561
USD      138,651        CHF      133,000      Bank of America N.A.     08/03/22          (1,077

 

 

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Schedule of Investments   (continued)

July 31, 2022

   iShares® Currency Hedged MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF

 

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (continued)

 

         
Currency Purchased        Currency Sold      Counterparty   Settlement Date        Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
USD      8,004,721        CHF      7,650,000      HSBC Bank PLC     08/03/22        $ (32,259
USD      18,454        CHF      18,000      State Street Bank and Trust Co.     08/03/22          (457
USD      18,590        CHF      18,000      UBS AG     08/03/22          (321
USD      247,325        CLP      233,389,000      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     08/03/22          (11,633
USD      24,851        DKK      182,000      Bank of America N.A.     08/03/22          (138
USD      54,301        EUR      54,000      BNP Paribas SA     08/03/22          (893
USD      111,161        EUR      109,000      Bank of America N.A.     08/03/22          (250
USD      107,878        EUR      106,000      JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.     08/03/22          (467
USD      56,529        GBP      47,000      Barclays Bank PLC     08/03/22          (709
USD      28,879        GBP      24,000      Bank of America N.A.     08/03/22          (349
USD      27,610        GBP      23,000      Citibank N.A.     08/03/22          (400
USD      29,180        GBP      24,000      Societe Generale     08/03/22          (48
USD      11,931,022        GBP      9,820,000      State Street Bank and Trust Co.     08/03/22          (28,065
USD      4,014        ILS      14,000      Barclays Bank PLC     08/03/22          (105
USD      362,521        ILS      1,268,000      Bank of America N.A.     08/03/22          (10,533
USD      878        ILS      3,000      Citibank N.A.     08/03/22          (4
USD      1,729        ILS      6,000      HSBC Bank PLC     08/03/22          (36
USD      866        ILS      3,000      JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.     08/03/22          (17
USD      66,457        INR      5,293,000      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     08/03/22          (311
USD      39,627        JPY      5,438,000      Barclays Bank PLC     08/03/22          (1,156
USD      67,054        JPY      9,187,000      Bank of America N.A.     08/03/22          (1,845
USD      40,093        JPY      5,449,000      HSBC Bank PLC     08/03/22          (772
USD      16,538,998        JPY      2,243,154,000      JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.     08/03/22          (283,745
USD      35,697        KRW      46,729,000      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     08/03/22          (256
USD      3,466        MXN      71,000      Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.     08/03/22          (17
USD      5,325        MXN      110,000      JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.     08/03/22          (70
USD      1,753        MXN      36,000      State Street Bank and Trust Co.     08/03/22          (12
USD      2,466        MYR      11,000      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     08/03/22          (6
USD      9,323        NOK      93,000      Barclays Bank PLC     08/03/22          (300
USD      1,487        NOK      15,000      Citibank N.A.     08/03/22          (65
USD      577,523        NOK      5,703,000      HSBC Bank PLC     08/03/22          (12,556
USD      36,984        NOK      365,000      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     08/03/22          (782
USD      1,864        NZD      3,000      Bank of America N.A.     08/03/22          (23
USD      140,486        NZD      226,000      JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.     08/03/22          (1,646
USD      611        NZD      1,000      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     08/03/22          (18
USD      618        NZD      1,000      UBS AG     08/03/22          (11
USD      36,983        SEK      386,000      Citibank N.A.     08/03/22          (1,003
USD      2,631,834        SEK      26,944,000      HSBC Bank PLC     08/03/22          (19,692
USD      2,155        SGD      3,000      BNP Paribas SA     08/03/22          (17
USD      4,280        SGD      6,000      HSBC Bank PLC     08/03/22          (64
USD      926,192        SGD      1,289,000      JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.     08/03/22          (6,920
USD      8,646        SGD      12,000      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     08/03/22          (41
USD      221        TRY      4,000      JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.     08/03/22          (2
USD      12,287        TWD      368,000      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     08/03/22           
USD      8,942        ZAR      151,000      Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.     08/03/22          (142
USD      2,922        ZAR      50,000      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     08/03/22          (86
USD      2,989        ZAR      50,000      State Street Bank and Trust Co.     08/03/22          (19
USD      3,015        ZAR      51,000      UBS AG     08/03/22          (53
ZAR      807,000        USD      49,104      Bank of America N.A.     08/03/22          (554
ZAR      357,000        USD      21,525      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     08/03/22          (47
CLP      3,330,000        USD      3,678      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     09/06/22          (6
HKD      4,029,000        USD      513,892      BNP Paribas SA     09/06/22          (33
HKD      1,478,000        USD      188,505      Bank of America N.A.     09/06/22           

 

 

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Schedule of Investments   (continued)

July 31, 2022

   iShares® Currency Hedged MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF

 

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (continued)

 

         
Currency Purchased        Currency Sold      Counterparty   Settlement Date        Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
MXN      25,000        USD      1,220      HSBC Bank PLC     09/06/22        $ (1
NOK      84,000        USD      8,698      Citibank N.A.     09/06/22           
NZD      1,000        USD      629      Bank of America N.A.     09/06/22           
THB      646,000        USD      17,840      HSBC Bank PLC     09/06/22          (247
USD      6,052,470        AUD      8,669,000      Bank of America N.A.     09/06/22          (7,969
USD      1,779,207        BRL      9,327,000      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     09/06/22          (4,843
USD      9,467,607        CAD      12,132,000      BNP Paribas SA     09/06/22          (5,824
USD      336,338        CAD      431,000      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     09/06/22          (214
USD      7,996,824        CHF      7,597,000      Bank of America N.A.     09/06/22          (4,642
USD      253,825        CLP      230,897,000      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     09/06/22          (769
USD      1,936,906        CNH      13,072,000      Citibank N.A.     09/06/22          (524
USD      1,940,887        DKK      14,137,000      Bank of America N.A.     09/06/22          (4,901
USD      184,105        DKK      1,341,000      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     09/06/22          (468
USD      23,421,857        EUR      22,915,000      BNP Paribas SA     09/06/22          (55,134
USD      378,750        GBP      311,000      BNP Paribas SA     09/06/22          (286
USD      11,653,636        GBP      9,569,000      Bank of America N.A.     09/06/22          (8,745
USD      11,438,169        HKD      89,685,000      Bank of America N.A.     09/06/22          (264
USD      389,930        ILS      1,327,000      Bank of America N.A.     09/06/22          (1,230
USD      4,727,948        INR      376,457,000      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     09/06/22          (3,358
USD      936,531        JPY      124,854,000      Citibank N.A.     09/06/22          (2,170
USD      16,406,877        JPY      2,187,414,000      State Street Bank and Trust Co.     09/06/22          (38,953
USD      5,031,346        KRW      6,570,247,000      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     09/06/22          (11,150
USD      518,460        MYR      2,309,000      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     09/06/22          (68
USD      628,265        NOK      6,069,000      Bank of America N.A.     09/06/22          (197
USD      9,006        NOK      87,000      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     09/06/22          (3
USD      137,931        NZD      220,000      Bank of America N.A.     09/06/22          (414
USD      2,471,562        SEK      25,158,000      Bank of America N.A.     09/06/22          (8,038
USD      185,198        SEK      1,885,000      Citibank N.A.     09/06/22          (590
USD      917,685        SGD      1,269,000      Bank of America N.A.     09/06/22          (1,011
USD      53,510        SGD      74,000      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     09/06/22          (62
USD      9,447        TRY      177,000      Bank of America N.A.     09/06/22          (14
USD      87,280        TRY      1,637,000      Citibank N.A.     09/06/22          (222
USD      5,129,479        TWD      154,118,000      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     09/06/22          (12,380
USD      42,684        ZAR      714,000      Bank of America N.A.     09/06/22          (104
USD      1,205,669        ZAR      20,167,000      Citibank N.A.     09/06/22          (2,885
ZAR      325,000        USD      19,484      Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.     09/06/22          (8
                    

 

 

 
                       (874,573
                    

 

 

 
                       $163,896  
                    

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

 

 
    

Commodity

Contracts

    

Credit

Contracts

    

Equity

Contracts

    

Foreign

Currency

Exchange

Contracts

    

Interest

Rate

Contracts

    

Other

Contracts

     Total  

 

 

Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments

                    

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

                    

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   $      $      $      $ 1,038,469      $      $      $ 1,038,469  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities — Derivative Financial Instruments

                    

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

                    

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   $      $      $      $ 874,573      $      $      $ 874,573  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

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Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure (continued)

For the period ended July 31, 2022, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

 

 
   

Commodity

Contracts

   

Credit

Contracts

   

Equity

Contracts

   

Foreign

Currency

Exchange

Contracts

   

Interest

Rate

Contracts

   

Other

Contracts

    Total  

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from

             

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

  $     $     $     $ 13,067,092     $     $     $ 13,067,092  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on

             

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

  $     $     $     $ 124,302     $     $     $ 124,302  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

   

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

  

Average amounts purchased — in USD

   $ 124,655,878  

Average amounts sold — in USD

   $ 244,278,352  

For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

Derivative Financial Instruments - Offsetting as of Period End

The Fund’s derivative assets and liabilities (by type) were as follows:

 

 

 
     Assets        Liabilities  

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments:

       

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   $ 1,038,469        $   874,573  
  

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total derivative assets and liabilities in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities

     1,038,469          874,573  

Derivatives not subject to a Master Netting Agreement or similar agreement (“MNA”)

               
  

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total derivative assets and liabilities subject to an MNA

     1,038,469          874,573  
  

 

 

      

 

 

 

The following tables present the Fund’s derivative assets and liabilities by counterparty net of amounts available for offset under an MNA and net of the related collateral received and pledged by the Fund:

 

 

 

Counterparty

    

Derivative

Assets

Subject to

an MNA by

Counterparty

 

 

 

 

 

    

Derivatives

Available

for Offset

 

 

(a) 

   

Non-Cash

Collateral

Received

 

 

 

    

Cash

Collateral

Received

 

 

(b) 

   

Net Amount

of Derivative

Assets

 

 

(c)(d) 

 

 

Bank of America N.A.

   $ 60,316      $ (52,433   $      $     $ 7,883  

Barclays Bank PLC

     98        (98                   

BNP Paribas SA

     57,743        (57,743                   

Citibank N.A.

     15,243        (15,243                   

Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.

     16,157        (16,157                   

HSBC Bank PLC

     52,734        (52,734                   

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

     50,788        (50,788                   

Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC

     151,375        (137,152            (14,223      

State Street Bank and Trust Co.

     633,923        (68,989                  564,934  

UBS AG

     92        (92                   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 1,038,469      $ (451,429   $      $ (14,223   $ 572,817  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

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Derivative Financial Instruments - Offsetting as of Period End (continued)

 

 

 
Counterparty     

Derivative

Liabilities

Subject to

an MNA by

Counterparty

 

 

 

 

 

    

Derivatives

Available

for Offset

 

 

(a) 

    

Non-Cash

Collateral

Pledged

 

 

 

    

Cash

Collateral

Pledged

 

 

 

    

Net Amount

of Derivative

Liabilities

 

 

(d)(e) 

 

 

Bank of America N.A.

   $     52,433      $   (52,433    $           —      $           —      $              —  

Barclays Bank PLC

     2,831        (98                    2,733  

BNP Paribas SA

     62,187        (57,743                    4,444  

Citibank N.A.

     16,272        (15,243                    1,029  

Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.

     97,478        (16,157                    81,321  

HSBC Bank PLC

     142,200        (52,734                    89,466  

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

     293,102        (50,788                    242,314  

Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC

     137,152        (137,152                     

Societe Generale

     48                             48  

State Street Bank and Trust Co.

     68,989        (68,989                     

UBS AG

     1,881        (92                    1,789  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $     874,573      $ (451,429    $           —      $           —      $   423,144  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

The amount of derivatives available for offset is limited to the amount of derivative assets and/or liabilities that are subject to an MNA.

 
  (b) 

Excess of collateral received from the individual counterparty is not shown for financial reporting purposes.

 
  (c) 

Net amount represents the net amount receivable from the counterparty in the event of default.

 
  (d) 

Net amount may also include forward foreign currency exchange contracts that are not required to be collateralized.

 
  (e) 

Net amount represents the net amount payable due to the counterparty in the event of default.

 

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.

 

 

 
     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

 

 

Investments

                 

Assets

                 

Investment Companies

   $ 120,412,275        $        $        $ 120,412,275  

Money Market Funds

     210,000                            210,000  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $ 120,622,275        $        $           —        $ 120,622,275  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments(a)

                 

Assets

                 

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

   $        $ 1,038,469        $        $ 1,038,469  

Liabilities

                 

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

              (874,573                 (874,573
   $        $ 163,896        $        $ 163,896  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Derivative financial instruments are forward foreign currency exchange contracts. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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iShares® Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

 

 

Investment Companies

   

Exchange-Traded Funds — 100.1%

   

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF(a)

    55,834,659     $ 3,669,453,789  
   

 

 

 

Total Investment Companies
(Cost: $3,864,139,459)

      3,669,453,789  
   

 

 

 

Short-Term Securities

   

Money Market Funds — 0.1%

   

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 1.81%(a)(b)

    2,640,000       2,640,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Securities — 0.1%
(Cost: $2,640,000)

 

    2,640,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities — 100.2%
(Cost: $3,866,779,459)

 

    3,672,093,789  
   

 

 

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.2)%

 

    (8,454,435
   

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

    $   3,663,639,354  
   

 

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Affiliate of the Fund.

(b) 

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

 

 

Affiliates

Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended July 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

 

 

   
    Affiliated Issuer   

Value at

07/31/21

    

Purchases

at Cost

    

Proceeds

from Sale

    

Net Realized

Gain (Loss)

    

Change in

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

    

Value at

07/31/22

    

Shares

Held at

07/31/22

     Income     

Capital

Gain

Distributions

from

Underlying

Funds

   

    

 
 

 

   

    

 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares

   $      $ 2,640,000 (a)     $      $      $      $ 2,640,000        2,640,000      $ 28,659      $    
 

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF

     2,837,556,835        2,226,928,817        (774,600,727      4,268,415        (624,699,551      3,669,453,789        55,834,659        142,857,369           
             

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

   
              $ 4,268,415      $ (624,699,551    $ 3,672,093,789         $ 142,886,028      $    
             

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

  (a) 

Represents net amount purchased (sold).

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

 

         

      Currency Purchased      

             Currency Sold              Counterparty   Settlement Date       

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

 
AUD     399,916,000        USD     279,073,782        BNP Paribas SA     08/04/22        $ 352,009  
AUD     26,100,000        USD     17,952,854        Bank of America N.A.     08/04/22          283,509  
AUD     1,086,000        USD     740,606        HSBC Bank PLC     08/04/22          18,194  
AUD     9,892,000        USD     6,724,443        Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     08/04/22          187,208  
AUD     544,000        USD     374,641        State Street Bank and Trust Co.     08/04/22          5,458  
AUD     362,000        USD     243,911        Toronto Dominion Bank     08/04/22          9,023  
AUD     921,000        USD     637,471        UBS AG     08/04/22          6,042  
CHF     381,884,000        USD     400,718,942        Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC     08/04/22          512,736  
DKK     637,000        USD     86,105        Bank of America N.A.     08/04/22          1,364  
DKK     2,643,000        USD     362,315        HSBC Bank PLC     08/04/22          605  
DKK     678,573,000        USD     92,945,707        State Street Bank and Trust Co.     08/04/22          231,625  

 

 

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   iShares® Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF

 

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (continued)

 

         
      Currency Purchased                    Currency Sold              Counterparty    Settlement Date        Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
EUR     940,000        USD     945,302        Imperial Bank of Canada      08/04/22        $ 15,556  
EUR     1,026,233,000        USD     1,046,398,478        State Street Bank and Trust Co.      08/04/22          2,605,397  
EUR     3,845,000        USD     3,923,510        UBS AG      08/04/22          6,806  
GBP     413,000        USD     491,347        HSBC Bank PLC      08/04/22          11,629  
GBP     13,716,000        USD     16,430,144        Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC      08/04/22          274,017  
GBP     473,066,000        USD     575,650,652        State Street Bank and Trust Co.      08/04/22          477,297  
GBP     630,000        USD     754,742        UBS AG      08/04/22          12,509  
HKD     863,605,000        USD     110,014,777        Citibank N.A.      08/04/22          7,689  
ILS     203,000        USD     58,833        Bank of America N.A.      08/04/22          894  
ILS     252,000        USD     72,224        HSBC Bank PLC      08/04/22          1,919  
ILS     1,507,000        USD     429,826        Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC      08/04/22          13,565  
ILS     61,210,000        USD     17,953,990        State Street Bank and Trust Co.      08/04/22          55,266  
JPY     95,848,000        USD     698,490        BNP Paribas SA      08/04/22          20,382  
JPY     145,625,000        USD     1,054,028        Bank of New York      08/04/22          38,178  
JPY     248,479,000        USD     1,828,068        Banco Santander Central Hispano      08/04/22          35,556  
JPY     1,604,105,000        USD     11,828,528        Citibank N.A.      08/04/22          202,459  
JPY     2,566,453,000        USD     18,929,784        Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC      08/04/22          318,932  
JPY     287,965,000        USD     2,131,819        Royal Bank of Scotland PLC      08/04/22          27,955  
JPY     105,198,023,000        USD     787,115,772        State Street Bank and Trust Co.      08/04/22          1,882,447  
NOK     291,822,000        USD     30,185,880        BNP Paribas SA      08/04/22          9,371  
NOK     637,000        USD     64,159        Citibank N.A.      08/04/22          1,752  
NOK     789,000        USD     79,515        HSBC Bank PLC      08/04/22          2,124  
NOK     7,977,000        USD     793,093        Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC      08/04/22          32,299  
NZD     33,000        USD     20,490        Bank of America N.A.      08/04/22          264  
NZD     814,000        USD     506,008        Citibank N.A.      08/04/22          5,923  
NZD     264,000        USD     162,950        Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC      08/04/22          3,081  
NZD     28,000        USD     17,378        State Street Bank and Trust Co.      08/04/22          231  
NZD     9,997,000        USD     6,268,779        UBS AG      08/04/22          18,403  
SEK     1,145,000        USD     107,751        Citibank N.A.      08/04/22          4,932  
SEK     114,379,000        USD     11,100,588        Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC      08/04/22          155,866  
SEK     4,630,000        USD     452,564        Royal Bank of Scotland PLC      08/04/22          3,091  
SEK     1,209,693,000        USD     118,653,772        State Street Bank and Trust Co.      08/04/22          396,523  
SGD     824,000        USD     592,117        Citibank N.A.      08/04/22          4,381  
SGD     141,000        USD     101,592        HSBC Bank PLC      08/04/22          479  
SGD     56,000        USD     39,827        Imperial Bank of Canada      08/04/22          712  
SGD     1,597,000        USD     1,136,877        Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC      08/04/22          19,200  
SGD     61,256,000        USD     44,294,619        State Street Bank and Trust Co.      08/04/22          48,937  
USD     180,517        DKK     1,313,000        Bank of America N.A.      08/04/22          225  
USD     99,358,383        DKK     705,370,000        Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC      08/04/22          2,501,457  
USD     1,164,046        DKK     8,243,000        Royal Bank of Scotland PLC      08/04/22          32,170  
USD     1,913,775        EUR     1,870,000        Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC      08/04/22          2,282  
USD     1,175,708,464        EUR     1,122,384,000        State Street Bank and Trust Co.      08/04/22          28,420,114  
USD     4,824,579        GBP     3,960,000        UBS AG      08/04/22          1,855  

 

 

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Schedule of Investments   (continued)

July 31, 2022

   iShares® Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF

 

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (continued) 

    

 

         
      Currency Purchased                    Currency Sold              Counterparty    Settlement Date        Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
USD     195,514        HKD     1,534,000        Bank of America N.A.      08/04/22        $ 84  
USD     99,971        HKD     784,000        HSBC Bank PLC      08/04/22          90  
USD     107,449,054        HKD     842,320,000        JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.      08/04/22          138,278  
USD     415,208        HKD     3,257,000        Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC      08/04/22          269  
USD     3,847,351        HKD     30,161,000        Royal Bank of Scotland PLC      08/04/22          4,868  
USD     1,344,118        HKD     10,539,000        State Street Bank and Trust Co.      08/04/22          1,459  
USD     316,858        HKD     2,484,000        UBS AG      08/04/22          399  
AUD     5,375,000        USD     3,757,173        Royal Bank of Scotland PLC      09/02/22          201  
CHF     5,736,000        USD     6,034,712        Royal Bank of Scotland PLC      09/02/22          4,879  
DKK     2,446,000        USD     336,421        Imperial Bank of Canada      09/02/22          145  
EUR     10,922,000        USD     11,183,299        JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.      09/02/22          3,371  
GBP     10,708,000        USD     13,043,601        JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.      09/02/22          5,744  
HKD     17,472,000        USD     2,228,201        State Street Bank and Trust Co.      09/02/22          3  
ILS     932,000        USD     274,286        State Street Bank and Trust Co.      09/02/22          364  
SGD     1,101,000        USD     796,828        Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC      09/02/22          242  
USD     389,564        AUD     557,000        UBS AG      09/02/22          195  
USD     512,874        CHF     487,000        State Street Bank and Trust Co.      09/02/22          99  
USD     765,431        GBP     628,000        State Street Bank and Trust Co.      09/02/22          117  
USD     25,050        ILS     85,000        State Street Bank and Trust Co.      09/02/22          2  
USD     1,109,060        JPY     147,476,000        State Street Bank and Trust Co.      09/02/22          649  
USD     8,808        NZD     14,000        State Street Bank and Trust Co.      09/02/22          4  
USD     172,623        SEK     1,751,000        Citibank N.A.      09/02/22          71  
USD     62,266        SGD     86,000        HSBC Bank PLC      09/02/22          6  
                     

 

 

 
                        39,443,437  
                     

 

 

 
DKK     43,730,000        USD     6,115,138        Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC      08/04/22          (110,412
DKK     1,867,000        USD     262,242        Royal Bank of Scotland PLC      08/04/22          (5,878
EUR     27,256,000        USD     28,078,889        Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC      08/04/22          (218,112
EUR     81,351,000        USD     85,216,922        Toronto Dominion Bank      08/04/22          (2,060,841
EUR     2,798,000        USD     2,923,387        UBS AG      08/04/22          (63,303
HKD     1,149,000        USD     146,438        HSBC Bank PLC      08/04/22          (56
HKD     23,657,000        USD     3,017,434        Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC      08/04/22          (3,554
HKD     785,000        USD     100,080        State Street Bank and Trust Co.      08/04/22          (72
HKD     1,883,000        USD     239,987        The Northern Trust Co.      08/04/22          (94
USD     245,718        AUD     362,000        BNP Paribas SA      08/04/22          (7,216
USD     414,418        AUD     612,000        Citibank N.A.      08/04/22          (13,193
USD     3,076,102        AUD     4,497,000        HSBC Bank PLC      08/04/22          (66,002
USD     911,215        AUD     1,318,000        Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC      08/04/22          (9,687
USD     296,402,638        AUD     430,944,000        State Street Bank and Trust Co.      08/04/22          (4,702,764
USD     738,127        AUD     1,088,000        UBS AG      08/04/22          (22,070
USD     399,489,693        CHF     381,884,000        Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC      08/04/22          (1,741,985
USD     130,589        DKK     967,000        BNP Paribas SA      08/04/22          (2,193
USD     85,702        DKK     625,000        Bank of America N.A.      08/04/22          (119
USD     1,300,994        DKK     9,520,000        HSBC Bank PLC      08/04/22          (6,232

 

 

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Schedule of Investments   (continued)

July 31, 2022

   iShares® Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF

 

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (continued)

 

         
      Currency Purchased                    Currency Sold              Counterparty    Settlement Date       

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

 
USD     173,538        DKK     1,288,000        Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC      08/04/22        $ (3,322
USD     16,989        DKK     124,000        Royal Bank of Scotland PLC      08/04/22          (38
USD     2,333,025        EUR     2,308,000        JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.      08/04/22          (26,187
USD     472,284        EUR     469,000        Royal Bank of Scotland PLC      08/04/22          (7,122
USD     12,635,665        EUR     12,417,000        State Street Bank and Trust Co.      08/04/22          (56,854
USD     2,992,367        EUR     2,975,000        UBS AG      08/04/22          (48,645
USD     484,228        GBP     406,000        Bank of America N.A.      08/04/22          (10,223
USD     742,054        GBP     624,000        Banco Santander Central Hispano      08/04/22          (17,890
USD     6,670,580        GBP     5,546,000        HSBC Bank PLC      08/04/22          (83,669
USD     1,227,205        GBP     1,036,000        Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC      08/04/22          (34,498
USD     578,568,181        GBP     476,172,000        State Street Bank and Trust Co.      08/04/22          (1,342,439
USD     97,500        GBP     81,000        UBS AG      08/04/22          (1,146
USD     17,605,548        ILS     61,576,000        Bank of America N.A.      08/04/22          (511,393
USD     32,404        ILS     113,000        Citibank N.A.      08/04/22          (843
USD     369,737        ILS     1,285,000        HSBC Bank PLC      08/04/22          (8,336
USD     16,157        ILS     56,000        JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.      08/04/22          (320
USD     16,451        ILS     57,000        State Street Bank and Trust Co.      08/04/22          (320
USD     24,397        ILS     85,000        UBS AG      08/04/22          (611
USD     1,738,597        JPY     239,798,000        BNP Paribas SA      08/04/22          (59,918
USD     137,743        JPY     18,724,000        Citibank N.A.      08/04/22          (2,689
USD     2,804,599        JPY     385,004,000        HSBC Bank PLC      08/04/22          (82,979
USD     797,513,798        JPY         108,157,093,000        JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.      08/04/22          (13,677,813
USD     8,707,647        JPY     1,182,570,000        Toronto Dominion Bank      08/04/22          (161,775
USD     1,205,877        JPY     163,309,000        UBS AG      08/04/22          (18,961
USD     52,370        NOK     519,000        Bank of New York      08/04/22          (1,332
USD     172,098        NOK     1,753,000        Citibank N.A.      08/04/22          (9,288
USD     317,567        NOK     3,202,000        HSBC Bank PLC      08/04/22          (13,749
USD     1,787,305        NOK     17,649,000        Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC      08/04/22          (38,863
USD     237,780        NOK     2,338,000        Royal Bank of Scotland PLC      08/04/22          (4,137
USD     27,926,603        NOK     275,764,000        State Street Bank and Trust Co.      08/04/22          (607,103
USD     11,825        NZD     19,000        Bank of America N.A.      08/04/22          (125
USD     1,240        NZD     2,000        Citibank N.A.      08/04/22          (18
USD     8,576        NZD     14,000        HSBC Bank PLC      08/04/22          (229
USD     6,754,884        NZD     10,867,000        JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.      08/04/22          (79,447
USD     3,065        NZD     5,000        Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC      08/04/22          (80
USD     112,783        NZD     182,000        Royal Bank of Scotland PLC      08/04/22          (1,678
USD     11,631        NZD     19,000        State Street Bank & Trust Company      08/04/22          (318
USD     6,155        NZD     10,000        Toronto Dominion Bank      08/04/22          (134
USD     11,100        NZD     18,000        UBS AG      08/04/22          (221
USD     913,484        SEK     9,560,000        Citibank N.A.      08/04/22          (27,351
USD     546,570        SEK     5,584,000        HSBC Bank PLC      08/04/22          (2,971
USD     1,326,419        SEK     13,965,000        Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC      08/04/22          (47,927
USD     127,008,361        SEK     1,300,163,000        State Street Bank and Trust Co.      08/04/22          (945,416
USD     54,540        SEK     575,000        UBS AG      08/04/22          (2,048
USD     139,390        SGD     195,000        Bank of America N.A.      08/04/22          (1,772
USD     19,921        SGD     28,000        Citibank N.A.      08/04/22          (348
USD     47,931        SGD     67,000        HSBC Bank PLC      08/04/22          (571

 

 

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Schedule of Investments   (continued)

July 31, 2022

   iShares® Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF

 

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (continued)

 

         
      Currency Purchased                    Currency Sold              Counterparty    Settlement Date       

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

 
USD     44,739,922        SGD     62,264,000        JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.      08/04/22        $ (333,331
USD     825,040        SGD     1,152,000        Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC      08/04/22          (8,899
USD     119,829        SGD     168,000        State Street Bank and Trust Co.      08/04/22          (1,787
JPY     2,225,847,000        USD     16,730,558        State Street Bank and Trust Co.      09/02/22          (1,369
NOK     5,457,000        USD     565,057        State Street Bank and Trust Co.      09/02/22          (6
NZD     74,000        USD     46,565        Bank of America N.A.      09/02/22          (29
SEK     3,054,000        USD     300,956        State Street Bank and Trust Co.      09/02/22          (1
USD     279,208,554        AUD     399,916,000        BNP Paribas SA      09/02/22          (351,276
USD     13,468,363        AUD     19,292,000        State Street Bank and Trust Co.      09/02/22          (17,640
USD     22,206,728        CHF     21,103,000        Bank of America N.A.      09/02/22          (13,200
USD     364,460,462        CHF     346,365,000        Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC      09/02/22          (236,746
USD     9,606,258        DKK     69,991,000        BNP Paribas SA      09/02/22          (24,421
USD     93,131,326        DKK     678,573,000        State Street Bank and Trust Co.      09/02/22          (239,521
USD     66,055,834        EUR     64,641,000        BNP Paribas SA      09/02/22          (151,592
USD     1,048,486,863        EUR     1,026,233,000        State Street Bank and Trust Co.      09/02/22          (2,614,534
USD     21,477,245        GBP     17,637,000        BNP Paribas SA      09/02/22          (16,153
USD     560,326,114        GBP     460,158,000        State Street Bank and Trust Co.      09/02/22          (447,204
USD     335,392        HKD     2,630,000        BNP Paribas SA      09/02/22          (12
USD     110,124,904        HKD     863,605,000        Citibank N.A.      09/02/22          (10,674
USD     145,639        HKD     1,142,000        State Street Bank and Trust Co.      09/02/22           
USD     870,416        ILS     2,963,000        Bank of America N.A.      09/02/22          (2,747
USD     17,983,265        ILS     61,210,000        State Street Bank and Trust Co.      09/02/22          (54,643
USD     49,873,648        JPY     6,650,858,000        Citibank N.A.      09/02/22          (113,372
USD     788,768,853        JPY         105,198,023,000        State Street Bank and Trust Co.      09/02/22          (1,886,381
USD     30,207,284        NOK     291,822,000        BNP Paribas SA      09/02/22          (9,756
USD     40,681        NOK     393,000        Citibank N.A.      09/02/22          (12
USD     608,569        NOK     5,879,000        Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC      09/02/22          (179
USD     399,386        NZD     637,000        State Street Bank and Trust Co.      09/02/22          (1,198
USD     6,268,379        NZD     9,997,000        UBS AG      09/02/22          (18,334
USD     9,332,619        SEK     95,013,000        BNP Paribas SA      09/02/22          (30,407
USD     118,810,746        SEK     1,209,693,000        State Street Bank and Trust Co.      09/02/22          (398,078
USD     2,797,703        SGD     3,869,000        Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC      09/02/22          (3,261
USD     44,176,233        SGD     61,088,000        State Street Bank and Trust Co.      09/02/22          (48,452
                     

 

 

 
                        (34,012,115
                     

 

 

 
                        $5,431,322  
                     

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

 

 
   

Commodity

Contracts

    

Credit

Contracts

    

Equity

Contracts

    

Foreign

Currency

Exchange

Contracts

    

Interest

Rate

Contracts

    

Other

Contracts

     Total  

 

 

Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments

                   

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

                   

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts

  $      $      $      $ 39,443,437      $      $      $ 39,443,437  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments   (continued)

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   iShares® Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure (continued)

 

 

 
   

Commodity

Contracts

    

Credit

Contracts

    

Equity

Contracts

    

Foreign

Currency

Exchange

Contracts

    

Interest

Rate

Contracts

    

Other

Contracts

     Total  

 

 

Liabilities — Derivative Financial Instruments

                   

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

                   

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts

  $      $      $      $ 34,012,115      $      $      $ 34,012,115  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

For the period ended July 31, 2022, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

 

 
    Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
     Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Interest
Rate
Contracts
     Other
Contracts
     Total  

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from

                   

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

  $      $      $      $ 450,660,942      $      $      $ 450,660,942  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on

                   

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

  $      $      $      $ 14,492,019      $      $      $ 14,492,019  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

 

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

  

Average amounts purchased — in USD

   $ 3,359,007,327    

Average amounts sold — in USD

   $ 6,659,199,387    

 

 

For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

Derivative Financial Instruments - Offsetting as of Period End

The Fund’s derivative assets and liabilities (by type) were as follows:

 

 

 
     Assets      Liabilities  

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments:

     

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   $ 39,443,437      $ 34,012,115  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total derivative assets and liabilities in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities

     39,443,437        34,012,115  

Derivatives not subject to a Master Netting Agreement or similar agreement (“MNA”)

             
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total derivative assets and liabilities subject to an MNA

     39,443,437        34,012,115  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following tables present the Fund’s derivative assets and liabilities by counterparty net of amounts available for offset under an MNA and net of the related collateral received and pledged by the Fund:

 

 

 

Counterparty

    

Derivative

Assets

Subject to

an MNA by

Counterparty

 

 

 

 

 

    

Derivatives

Available

for Offset

 

 

(a) 

   

Non-Cash

Collateral

Received

 

 

 

    

Cash

Collateral

Received

 

 

(b) 

   

Net Amount

of Derivative

Assets

 

 

(c)(d) 

 

 

Banco Santander Central Hispano

   $ 35,556      $ (17,890   $      $     $ 17,666  

Bank of America N.A.

     286,340        (286,340                   

Bank of New York

     38,178        (1,332                  36,846  

BNP Paribas SA

     381,762        (381,762                   

Citibank N.A.

     227,207        (177,788                  49,419  

HSBC Bank PLC

     35,046        (35,046                   

Imperial Bank of Canada

     16,413                           16,413  

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

     147,393        (147,393                   

Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC

     4,021,154        (2,457,525            (620,000     943,629  

Royal Bank of Scotland PLC

     73,164        (18,853                  54,311  

State Street Bank and Trust Co.

     34,125,992        (13,365,782                  20,760,210  

Toronto Dominion Bank

     9,023        (9,023                   

UBS AG

     46,209        (46,209                   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 39,443,437      $ (16,944,943   $      $ (620,000   $ 21,878,494  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

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July 31, 2022

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Derivative Financial Instruments - Offsetting as of Period End (continued)

 

 

 
Counterparty     

Derivative

Liabilities

Subject to

an MNA by

Counterparty

 

 

 

 

 

    

Derivatives

Available

for Offset

 

 

(a) 

   

Non-Cash

Collateral

Pledged

 

 

 

    

Cash

Collateral

Pledged

 

 

 

   

Net Amount

of Derivative

Liabilities

 

 

(d)(e) 

 

 

Banco Santander Central Hispano

   $ 17,890      $ (17,890   $      $     $  

Bank of America N.A.

     539,608        (286,340                  253,268  

Bank of New York

     1,332        (1,332                   

BNP Paribas SA

     652,944        (381,762                  271,182  

Citibank N.A.

     177,788        (177,788                   

HSBC Bank PLC

     264,794        (35,046                  229,748  

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

     14,117,098        (147,393                  13,969,705  

Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC

     2,457,525        (2,457,525                   

Royal Bank of Scotland PLC

     18,853        (18,853                   

State Street Bank & Trust Company

     318                           318  

State Street Bank and Trust Co.

     13,365,782        (13,365,782                   

The Northern Trust Co.

     94                           94  

Toronto Dominion Bank

     2,222,750        (9,023                  2,213,727  

UBS AG

     175,339        (46,209                  129,130  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 34,012,115      $ (16,944,943   $      $     $ 17,067,172  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

The amount of derivatives available for offset is limited to the amount of derivative assets and/or liabilities that are subject to an MNA.

 
  (b) 

Excess of collateral received from the individual counterparty is not shown for financial reporting purposes.

 
  (c) 

Net amount represents the net amount receivable from the counterparty in the event of default.

 
  (d) 

Net amount may also include forward foreign currency exchange contracts that are not required to be collateralized.

 
  (e) 

Net amount represents the net amount payable due to the counterparty in the event of default.

 

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.

 

 

 
     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

 

 

Investments

                 

Assets

                 

Investment Companies

   $ 3,669,453,789        $        $        $ 3,669,453,789  

Money Market Funds

     2,640,000                            2,640,000  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $ 3,672,093,789        $        $        $ 3,672,093,789  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments(a)

                 

Assets

                 

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

   $        $ 39,443,437        $        $ 39,443,437  

Liabilities

                 

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

              (34,012,115                 (34,012,115
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $        $ 5,431,322        $                 —        $ 5,431,322  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Derivative financial instruments are forward foreign currency exchange contracts. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

 

 

Investment Companies

   

Exchange-Traded Funds — 100.1%

   

iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF(a)

    1,853,855     $ 107,912,900  
   

 

 

 

Total Investment Companies
(Cost: $120,038,457)

      107,912,900  
   

 

 

 

Short-Term Securities

   

Money Market Funds — 0.1%

   

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 1.81%(a)(b)

    70,000       70,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Securities — 0.1%
(Cost: $70,000)

      70,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities — 100.2%
(Cost: $120,108,457)

 

    107,982,900  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.2)%

 

    (215,352
   

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

    $  107,767,548  
   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Affiliate of the Fund.

(b) 

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

 

Affiliates

Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended July 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

 

 
Affiliated Issuer  

Value at

07/31/21

   

Purchases

at Cost

   

Proceeds

from Sale

   

Net Realized

Gain (Loss)

   

Change in

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

   

Value at

07/31/22

   

Shares

Held at

07/31/22

    Income    

Capital

Gain

Distributions

from

Underlying

Funds

 

 

 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares

  $ 60,000     $ 10,000 (a)    $     $     $     $ 70,000       70,000     $ 989     $  

iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF

    98,122,469       49,516,169       (11,865,199     (444,703     (27,415,836     107,912,900       1,853,855       4,257,158        
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 
        $ (444,703   $ (27,415,836   $ 107,982,900       $ 4,258,147     $  
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Represents net amount purchased (sold).

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

 

         
Currency Purchased        Currency Sold      Counterparty    Settlement Date        Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
AUD     16,160,000        USD             11,261,774      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC      08/04/22        $ 29,399  
CHF     4,569,000        USD     4,797,737      Bank of America N.A.      08/04/22          2,746  
CHF     469,000        USD     490,803      Citibank N.A.      08/04/22          1,958  
CHF     87,000        USD     89,995      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC      08/04/22          1,413  
DKK             13,428,000        USD     1,839,269      Bank of America N.A.      08/04/22          4,578  
EUR     19,632,000        USD     20,020,773      BNP Paribas SA      08/04/22          46,838  
GBP     14,052,000        USD     17,101,115      Bank of America N.A.      08/04/22          12,247  
GBP     620,000        USD     753,361      Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.      08/04/22          1,712  
GBP     266,000        USD     318,227      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC      08/04/22          5,723  
ILS     10,396,000        USD     3,044,383      Bank of America N.A.      08/04/22          14,337  
ILS     187,000        USD     53,336      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC      08/04/22          1,683  
JPY     79,160,000        USD     583,873      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC      08/04/22          9,837  
JPY     4,167,630,000        USD     31,183,165      State Street Bank and Trust Co.      08/04/22          74,577  

 

 

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Schedule of Investments   (continued)

July 31, 2022

   iShares® Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF

 

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (continued)

 

         
    Currency Purchased        Currency Sold      Counterparty    Settlement Date        Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
  NOK     190,000        USD     19,324      Barclays Bank PLC      08/04/22        $ 335  
  NOK             22,800,000        USD             2,358,602      Bank of America N.A.      08/04/22          548  
       NOK     4,082,000        USD     412,568      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC      08/04/22          9,802  
  NZD     1,788,000        USD     1,121,196      Bank of America N.A.      08/04/22          3,290  
  NZD     34,000        USD     20,975      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC      08/04/22          407  
  SEK     58,054,000        USD     5,694,901      Bank of America N.A.      08/04/22          18,404  
  SEK     11,805,000        USD     1,150,596      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC      08/04/22          11,177  
  SEK     19,000        USD     1,862      State Street Bank and Trust Co.      08/04/22          8  
  SGD     2,981,000        USD     2,155,627      Bank of America N.A.      08/04/22          2,335  
  SGD     87,000        USD     62,517      Citibank N.A.      08/04/22          463  
  SGD     57,000        USD     40,558      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC      08/04/22          704  
  USD     7,484        DKK     53,000      Barclays Bank PLC      08/04/22          206  
  USD     5,775        DKK     42,000      Bank of America N.A.      08/04/22          7  
  USD     1,956,967        DKK     13,893,000      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC      08/04/22          49,269  
  USD     64,060        EUR     61,000      Bank of America N.A.      08/04/22          1,706  
  USD     61,405        EUR     60,000      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC      08/04/22          73  
  USD     23,350,981        EUR     22,292,000      UBS AG      08/04/22          564,349  
  USD     6,498        HKD     51,000      BNP Paribas SA      08/04/22          1  
  USD     19,764        HKD     155,000      Bank of America N.A.      08/04/22          18  
  USD     2,192,174        HKD     17,185,000      JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.      08/04/22          2,821  
  USD     6,757        HKD     53,000      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC      08/04/22          5  
  USD     13,267        HKD     104,000      UBS AG      08/04/22          17  
  CHF     71,000        USD     74,715      Bank of America N.A.      09/06/22          65  
  DKK     184,000        USD     25,314      JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.      09/06/22          11  
  EUR     314,000        USD     321,577      JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.      09/06/22          124  
  GBP     150,000        USD     182,725      Bank of America N.A.      09/06/22          90  
  ILS     205,000        USD     60,363      State Street Bank and Trust Co.      09/06/22          65  
  JPY     93,458,000        USD     702,636      Barclays Bank PLC      09/06/22          18  
  SGD     44,000        USD     31,844      Bank of America N.A.      09/06/22          10  
                     

 

 

 
                        873,376  
                     

 

 

 
  DKK     772,000        USD     108,067      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC      08/04/22          (2,060
  EUR     164,000        USD     172,249      Bank of America N.A.      08/04/22          (4,610
  EUR     370,000        USD     380,563      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC      08/04/22          (2,353
  EUR     2,548,000        USD     2,669,132      UBS AG      08/04/22          (64,595
  GBP     76,000        USD     92,618      Bank of America N.A.      08/04/22          (60
  HKD     17,065,000        USD     2,174,099      Bank of America N.A.      08/04/22          (34
  HKD     323,000        USD     41,198      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC      08/04/22          (48
  HKD     160,000        USD     20,409      State Street Bank and Trust Co.      08/04/22          (25
  USD     11,113,142        AUD     16,160,000      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC      08/04/22          (178,031
  USD     5,271,671        CHF     5,038,000      BNP Paribas SA      08/04/22          (21,573
  USD     58,654        CHF     57,000      Bank of America N.A.      08/04/22          (1,234
  USD     1,020        CHF     1,000      Citibank N.A.      08/04/22          (31
  USD     14,690        CHF     14,000      Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.      08/04/22          (19
  USD     15,589        CHF     15,000      State Street Bank and Trust Co.      08/04/22          (171
  USD     271        DKK     2,000      Barclays Bank PLC      08/04/22          (4
  USD     28,579        DKK     210,000      Bank of America N.A.      08/04/22          (257
  USD     61,345        EUR     61,000      BNP Paribas SA      08/04/22          (1,009
  USD     240,403        EUR     237,000      JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.      08/04/22          (1,856
  USD     3,023        EUR     3,000      State Street Bank and Trust Co.      08/04/22          (43
  USD     156,151        GBP     130,000      Bank of America N.A.      08/04/22          (2,171
  USD     51,135        GBP     43,000      Banco Santander Central Hispano      08/04/22          (1,233
  USD     51,160        GBP     43,000      Citibank N.A.      08/04/22          (1,208

 

 

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Schedule of Investments   (continued)

July 31, 2022

   iShares® Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF

 

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (continued)

 

         
    Currency Purchased        Currency Sold      Counterparty    Settlement Date        Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
  USD     54,128        GBP     45,000      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC      08/04/22        $ (676
  USD     17,925,594        GBP     14,753,000      State Street Bank and Trust Co.      08/04/22          (41,488
  USD     72,296        ILS     252,000      Barclays Bank PLC      08/04/22          (1,847
  USD     2,944,990        ILS     10,300,000      Bank of America N.A.      08/04/22          (85,484
       USD     8,991        ILS     31,000      JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.      08/04/22          (130
  USD     93,069        JPY     12,771,000      Barclays Bank PLC      08/04/22          (2,715
  USD     1,941,599        JPY     263,532,000      Bank of America N.A.      08/04/22          (34,924
  USD             29,271,930        JPY           3,969,852,000      JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.      08/04/22          (502,453
  USD     4,651        JPY     635,000      State Street Bank and Trust Co.      08/04/22          (112
  USD     49,576        NOK     498,000      Barclays Bank PLC      08/04/22          (1,953
  USD     294        NOK     3,000      Citibank N.A.      08/04/22          (17
  USD     2,690,851        NOK     26,571,000      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC      08/04/22          (58,489
  USD     108,128        NZD     174,000      Bank of America N.A.      08/04/22          (1,302
  USD     1,006,364        NZD     1,619,000      JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.      08/04/22          (11,836
  USD     3,666        NZD     6,000      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC      08/04/22          (107
  USD     14,260        NZD     23,000      State Street Bank and Trust Co.      08/04/22          (205
  USD     70,586        SEK     741,000      Barclays Bank PLC      08/04/22          (2,338
  USD     35,599        SEK     370,000      Citibank N.A.      08/04/22          (814
  USD     17,616        SEK     180,000      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC      08/04/22          (98
  USD     6,699,912        SEK     68,587,000      State Street Bank and Trust Co.      08/04/22          (49,984
  USD     6,475        SGD     9,000      Barclays Bank PLC      08/04/22          (40
  USD     12,857        SGD     18,000      Bank of America N.A.      08/04/22          (174
  USD     2,201,541        SGD     3,064,000      JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.      08/04/22          (16,506
  USD     24,396        SGD     34,000      State Street Bank and Trust Co.      08/04/22          (217
  AUD     72,000        USD     50,345      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC      09/06/22          (10
  HKD     217,000        USD     27,678      BNP Paribas SA      09/06/22          (2
  HKD     381,000        USD     48,593      Bank of America N.A.      09/06/22           
  NOK     326,000        USD     33,758      Citibank N.A.      09/06/22           
  NZD     12,000        USD     7,551      Bank of America N.A.      09/06/22          (4
  USD     11,066,442        AUD     15,851,000      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC      09/06/22          (14,884
  USD     5,186,303        CHF     4,927,000      Bank of America N.A.      09/06/22          (3,011
  USD     1,843,541        DKK     13,428,000      Bank of America N.A.      09/06/22          (4,662
  USD     182,869        DKK     1,332,000      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC      09/06/22          (465
  USD     20,792,967        EUR     20,343,000      BNP Paribas SA      09/06/22          (48,946
  USD     975,495        GBP     801,000      BNP Paribas SA      09/06/22          (738
  USD     17,113,272        GBP     14,052,000      Bank of America N.A.      09/06/22          (12,841
  USD     2,176,421        HKD     17,065,000      Bank of America N.A.      09/06/22          (50
  USD     3,033,930        ILS     10,325,000      Bank of America N.A.      09/06/22          (9,573
  USD     1,800,106        JPY     239,982,000      Citibank N.A.      09/06/22          (4,172
  USD     31,257,538        JPY     4,167,630,000      State Street Bank and Trust Co.      09/06/22          (76,326
  USD     2,360,263        NOK     22,800,000      Bank of America N.A.      09/06/22          (740
  USD     217,705        NOK     2,103,000      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC      09/06/22          (66
  USD     1,163,005        NZD     1,855,000      Bank of America N.A.      09/06/22          (3,490
  USD     5,703,317        SEK     58,054,000      Bank of America N.A.      09/06/22          (18,549
  USD     552,224        SEK     5,621,000      Citibank N.A.      09/06/22          (1,788
  USD     2,155,729        SGD     2,981,000      Bank of America N.A.      09/06/22          (2,375
  USD     58,572        SGD     81,000      Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC      09/06/22          (68
                     

 

 

 
                        (1,299,294
                     

 

 

 
                        $(425,918
                     

 

 

 

 

 

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Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

                                                                                                                             

 

 
    

Commodity

Contracts

    

Credit

Contracts

    

Equity

Contracts

    

Foreign

Currency

Exchange

Contracts

    

Interest

Rate

Contracts

    

Other

Contracts

     Total  

 

 

Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments

                    

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

                    

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   $      $      $      $ 873,376      $      $      $ 873,376  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities — Derivative Financial Instruments

                    

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

                    

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   $      $      $      $ 1,299,294      $      $      $ 1,299,294  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

For the period ended July 31, 2022, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

                                                                                                                      

 

 
    

Commodity

Contracts

    

Credit

Contracts

    

Equity

Contracts

    

Foreign

Currency

Exchange

Contracts

    

Interest

Rate

Contracts

    

Other

Contracts

     Total  

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from

                    

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   $      $      $      $ 15,548,856      $      $      $ 15,548,856  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on

                    

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   $      $      $      $ (225,345    $      $      $ (225,345
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

   

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

  

Average amounts purchased — in USD

   $ 110,345,064  

Average amounts sold — in USD

   $ 217,243,261  

For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

Derivative Financial Instruments - Offsetting as of Period End

The Fund’s derivative assets and liabilities (by type) were as follows:

 

 

 
     Assets        Liabilities  

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments:

       

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   $ 873,376        $ 1,299,294  
  

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total derivative assets and liabilities in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities

     873,376          1,299,294  

Derivatives not subject to a Master Netting Agreement or similar agreement (“MNA”)

               
  

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total derivative assets and liabilities subject to an MNA

     873,376          1,299,294  
  

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

 

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Derivative Financial Instruments - Offsetting as of Period End (continued)

The following tables present the Fund’s derivative assets and liabilities by counterparty net of amounts available for offset under an MNA and net of the related collateral received and pledged by the Fund:

 

 

 

Counterparty

    

Derivative

Assets

Subject to

an MNA by

Counterparty

 

 

 

 

 

    

Derivatives

Available

for Offset

 

 

(a) 

    

Non-Cash
Collateral
Received
 
 
 
    

Cash

Collateral

Received

 

 

 

    

Net Amount

of Derivative

Assets

 

 

(b)(c) 

 

 

Bank of America N.A.

   $ 60,381      $ (60,381    $      $      $  

Barclays Bank PLC

     559        (559                     

BNP Paribas SA

     46,839        (46,839                     

Citibank N.A.

     2,421        (2,421                     

Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.

     1,712        (19                    1,693  

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

     2,956        (2,956                     

Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC

     119,492        (119,492                     

State Street Bank and Trust Co.

     74,650        (74,650                     

UBS AG

     564,366        (64,595                    499,771  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 873,376      $ (371,912    $      $      $ 501,464  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

Counterparty

    

Derivative

Liabilities

Subject to

an MNA by

Counterparty

 

 

 

 

 

    

Derivatives

Available

for Offset

 

 

(a) 

    

Non-Cash

Collateral

Pledged

 

 

 

    

Cash

Collateral

Pledged

 

 

 

    

Net Amount

of Derivative

Liabilities

 

 

(c)(d) 

 

 

Banco Santander Central Hispano

   $ 1,233      $      $      $      $ 1,233  

Bank of America N.A.

     185,545        (60,381                    125,164  

Barclays Bank PLC

     8,897        (559                    8,338  

BNP Paribas SA

     72,268        (46,839                    25,429  

Citibank N.A.

     8,030        (2,421                    5,609  

Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.

     19        (19                     

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

     532,781        (2,956                    529,825  

Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC

     257,355        (119,492                    137,863  

State Street Bank and Trust Co.

     168,571        (74,650                    93,921  

UBS AG

     64,595        (64,595                     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 1,299,294      $ (371,912    $      $      $ 927,382  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

The amount of derivatives available for offset is limited to the amount of derivative assets and/or liabilities that are subject to an MNA.

 
  (b) 

Net amount represents the net amount receivable from the counterparty in the event of default.

 
  (c) 

Net amount may also include forward foreign currency exchange contracts that are not required to be collateralized.

 
  (d) 

Net amount represents the net amount payable due to the counterparty in the event of default.

 

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End (continued)

The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.

 

                                                                           

 

 
     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

 

 

Investments

                 

Assets

                 

Investment Companies

   $ 107,912,900        $        $        $ 107,912,900  

Money Market Funds

     70,000                            70,000  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $ 107,982,900        $        $        $ 107,982,900  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments(a)

                 

Assets

                 

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

   $        $ 873,376        $        $ 873,376  

Liabilities

                 

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

              (1,299,294                 (1,299,294
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $        $ (425,918      $        $ (425,918
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Derivative financial instruments are forward foreign currency exchange contracts. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Common Stocks

   
Australia — 5.5%            

Ampol Ltd.

    49,126     $ 1,163,869  

APA Group

    219,899       1,803,029  

Aristocrat Leisure Ltd.

    110,246       2,750,423  

ASX Ltd.

    36,916       2,294,505  

Aurizon Holdings Ltd.

    316,453       895,655  

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd.

    503,326       8,134,383  

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd., New

    33,555       536,888  

BHP Group Ltd.

    917,716           25,113,625  

BlueScope Steel Ltd.

    93,239       1,095,221  

Brambles Ltd.

    255,805       2,058,898  

Cochlear Ltd.

    12,439       1,874,892  

Coles Group Ltd.

    242,218       3,190,093  

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

    309,771       21,999,131  

Computershare Ltd.

    100,182       1,769,914  

CSL Ltd.

    86,779       17,669,678  

Dexus

    197,495       1,327,167  

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd.

    11,526       589,323  

Endeavour Group Ltd./Australia

    237,101       1,320,993  

Evolution Mining Ltd.

    306,753       566,658  

Fortescue Metals Group Ltd.

    308,976       3,976,075  

Glencore PLC

    1,805,404       10,232,486  

Goodman Group

    308,488       4,514,741  

GPT Group (The)

    303,894       977,688  

IDP Education Ltd.(a)

    40,094       806,686  

Insurance Australia Group Ltd.

    451,576       1,420,913  

Lendlease Corp. Ltd.

    123,414       894,090  

Lottery Corp. Ltd. (The)(b)

    417,041       1,322,895  

Macquarie Group Ltd.

    63,380       8,111,586  

Medibank Pvt Ltd.

    542,801       1,305,182  

Mineral Resources Ltd.

    31,036       1,182,598  

Mirvac Group

    752,339       1,139,783  

National Australia Bank Ltd.

    588,985       12,720,019  

Newcrest Mining Ltd.

    151,493       2,041,559  

Northern Star Resources Ltd.

    200,772       1,103,368  

Orica Ltd.

    84,952       1,006,871  

Origin Energy Ltd.

    312,370       1,311,443  

Qantas Airways Ltd.(b)

    192,127       619,100  

QBE Insurance Group Ltd.

    276,898       2,238,921  

Ramsay Health Care Ltd.

    32,572       1,609,114  

REA Group Ltd.

    8,220       725,204  

Reece Ltd.

    52,505       567,071  

Rio Tinto Ltd.

    66,278       4,592,041  

Rio Tinto PLC

    203,542       12,287,724  

Santos Ltd.

    616,330       3,203,917  

Scentre Group

    965,982       1,979,531  

SEEK Ltd.

    61,921       1,002,943  

Sonic Healthcare Ltd.

    82,441       1,985,304  

South32 Ltd.

    873,525       2,380,892  

Stockland

    443,506       1,201,762  

Suncorp Group Ltd.

    227,102       1,793,490  

Telstra Corp. Ltd.

    730,995       1,997,816  

Transurban Group

    547,923       5,600,698  

Treasury Wine Estates Ltd.

    143,798       1,239,544  

Vicinity Centres

    620,333       907,668  

Washington H Soul Pattinson & Co. Ltd.

    40,504       733,311  

Wesfarmers Ltd.

    205,205       6,723,647  

Westpac Banking Corp.

    636,934       9,645,182  

WiseTech Global Ltd.

    28,494       1,009,104  
Security   Shares     Value  
Australia (continued)            

Woodside Energy Group Ltd.

    342,985     $ 7,744,765  

Woolworths Group Ltd.

    218,469       5,747,719  
   

 

 

 
          227,758,796  
Austria — 0.1%            

Erste Group Bank AG

    58,555       1,484,526  

OMV AG

    26,889       1,145,200  

Verbund AG

    11,514       1,266,143  

voestalpine AG

    21,946       494,150  
   

 

 

 
      4,390,019  
Belgium — 0.5%            

Ageas SA/NV

    30,353       1,324,766  

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV

    154,591       8,281,099  

D’ieteren Group

    4,446       729,705  

Elia Group SA/NV

    6,947       1,054,636  

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA

    19,427       1,719,582  

KBC Group NV

    45,228       2,368,905  

Proximus SADP

    23,952       331,903  

Sofina SA

    2,663       623,646  

Solvay SA

    13,715       1,204,628  

UCB SA

    22,352       1,746,557  

Umicore SA

    37,566       1,360,729  

Warehouses De Pauw CVA

    27,217       925,220  
   

 

 

 
      21,671,376  
Brazil — 1.1%            

Ambev SA

    832,251       2,401,482  

Americanas SA

    109,718       296,873  

Atacadao SA

    77,155       277,806  

B3 SA - Brasil, Bolsa, Balcao

    1,121,757       2,404,338  

Banco Bradesco SA

    156,418       437,442  

Banco BTG Pactual SA

    182,651       795,332  

Banco do Brasil SA

    151,404       1,052,551  

Banco Santander Brasil SA

    57,106       312,234  

BB Seguridade Participacoes SA

    127,926       716,757  

BRF SA(b)

    126,508       390,226  

CCR SA

    254,266       638,356  

Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA

    189,943       1,681,701  

Cia. de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo

    68,887       594,728  

Cia. Siderurgica Nacional SA

    134,438       382,208  

Cosan SA

    186,239       672,017  

Energisa SA

    22,565       192,065  

Engie Brasil Energia SA

    54,812       469,505  

Equatorial Energia SA

    154,292       739,836  

Hapvida Participacoes e Investimentos SA(c)

    810,997       965,529  

Hypera SA

    88,077       724,996  

JBS SA

    157,008       969,219  

Klabin SA

    137,734       530,534  

Localiza Rent a Car SA

    119,592       1,331,574  

Lojas Renner SA

    181,424       886,765  

Magazine Luiza SA(b)

    567,122       282,788  

Natura & Co. Holding SA

    172,891       520,601  

Petro Rio SA(b)

    99,918       467,717  

Petroleo Brasileiro SA

    713,097       5,093,845  

Raia Drogasil SA

    222,027       900,278  

Rede D’Or Sao Luiz SA(c)

    77,590       485,715  

Rumo SA

    239,489       811,858  

Suzano SA

    138,072       1,288,629  

Telefonica Brasil SA

    89,242       769,253  

Tim SA

    203,501       495,174  

TOTVS SA

    97,190       495,333  
 

 

 

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(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Brazil (continued)            

Ultrapar Participacoes SA

    137,952     $ 338,341  

Vale SA

    729,323       9,831,715  

Vibra Energia SA

    213,340       686,518  

WEG SA

    279,608       1,515,280  
   

 

 

 
          43,847,119  
Canada — 8.1%            

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.

    83,132       3,574,439  

Air Canada(a)(b)

    31,852       432,553  

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.

    115,689       1,618,047  

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.

    154,687       6,910,814  

AltaGas Ltd.

    52,541       1,170,587  

ARC Resources Ltd.

    118,402       1,660,613  

Bank of Montreal

    117,921       11,755,726  

Bank of Nova Scotia (The)

    220,745       13,447,595  

Barrick Gold Corp.

    315,568       4,972,990  

Bausch Health Companies Inc.(b)

    49,453       227,850  

BCE Inc.

    13,354       674,713  

BlackBerry Ltd.(a)(b)

    102,138       627,719  

Brookfield Asset Management Inc., Class A

    254,412       12,623,746  

Brookfield Renewable Corp., Class A

    25,006       978,330  

CAE Inc.(b)

    57,085       1,510,320  

Cameco Corp.

    73,691       1,897,879  

Canadian Apartment Properties REIT

    17,556       665,059  

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

    162,375       8,214,168  

Canadian National Railway Co.

    107,821       13,659,600  

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.

    212,131       11,713,547  

Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.

    167,379       13,197,655  

Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd., Class A, NVS

    10,171       1,306,650  

Canadian Utilities Ltd., Class A, NVS

    23,079       747,042  

CCL Industries Inc., Class B, NVS

    27,956       1,404,404  

Cenovus Energy Inc.

    255,543       4,869,196  

CGI Inc.(b)

    40,058       3,434,749  

Constellation Software Inc.

    3,629       6,173,338  

Dollarama Inc.

    52,631       3,189,795  

Emera Inc.

    45,578       2,160,822  

Empire Co. Ltd., Class A, NVS

    30,309       919,767  

Enbridge Inc.

    367,203       16,491,230  

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd.

    4,504       2,426,191  

First Quantum Minerals Ltd.

    105,898       1,935,116  

FirstService Corp.

    6,827       913,306  

Fortis Inc.

    87,287       4,123,221  

Franco-Nevada Corp.

    35,001       4,481,757  

George Weston Ltd.

    13,236       1,579,782  

GFL Environmental Inc.

    33,364       923,369  

Gildan Activewear Inc.

    37,972       1,112,873  

Great-West Lifeco Inc.

    49,123       1,193,790  

Hydro One Ltd.(c)

    55,291       1,543,597  

iA Financial Corp. Inc.

    16,158       889,065  

IGM Financial Inc.

    12,983       376,954  

Imperial Oil Ltd.

    42,216       2,023,190  

Intact Financial Corp.

    31,910       4,749,558  

Ivanhoe Mines Ltd., Class A(b)

    109,628       681,456  

Keyera Corp.

    37,400       969,354  

Kinross Gold Corp.

    235,876       808,634  

Lightspeed Commerce Inc.(b)

    23,113       495,994  

Loblaw Companies Ltd.

    30,339       2,761,796  

Lundin Mining Corp.

    127,463       718,662  

Magna International Inc.

    51,767       3,305,601  

Manulife Financial Corp.

    342,585       6,270,893  

Metro Inc.

    43,427       2,404,755  
Security   Shares     Value  
Canada (continued)            

National Bank of Canada(a)

    62,571     $ 4,390,304  

Northland Power Inc.

    38,691       1,268,399  

Nutrien Ltd.

    99,982       8,558,843  

Nuvei Corp.(b)(c)

    13,139       459,257  

Onex Corp.

    13,829       739,102  

Open Text Corp.

    49,272       2,015,437  

Pan American Silver Corp.

    40,834       830,998  

Parkland Corp.

    28,660       804,150  

Pembina Pipeline Corp.

    101,483       3,874,510  

Power Corp. of Canada

    101,440       2,756,715  

Quebecor Inc., Class B

    23,801       528,787  

Restaurant Brands International Inc.

    49,246       2,640,067  

RioCan REIT

    31,932       512,438  

Ritchie Bros Auctioneers Inc.

    21,118       1,522,152  

Rogers Communications Inc., Class B, NVS

    65,261       3,000,207  

Royal Bank of Canada

    254,466       24,811,702  

Saputo Inc.

    46,606       1,151,183  

Shaw Communications Inc., Class B, NVS

    85,984       2,325,943  

Shopify Inc., Class A(b)

    206,880       7,206,995  

Sun Life Financial Inc.

    105,858       4,915,323  

Suncor Energy Inc.

    260,331       8,835,255  

TC Energy Corp.

    177,845       9,481,456  

Teck Resources Ltd., Class B

    86,659       2,547,898  

TELUS Corp.

    86,008       1,980,021  

TFI International Inc.

    14,752       1,473,414  

Thomson Reuters Corp.

    30,719       3,449,366  

TMX Group Ltd.

    10,372       1,064,212  

Toromont Industries Ltd.

    14,391       1,212,033  

Toronto-Dominion Bank (The)

    328,430       21,333,652  

Tourmaline Oil Corp.

    57,149       3,580,543  

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.(a)

    11,370       1,064,503  

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.

    82,926       2,845,471  

WSP Global Inc.

    20,878       2,518,958  
   

 

 

 
          334,619,151  
Chile — 0.1%            

Banco de Chile

    6,463,268       613,261  

Banco de Credito e Inversiones SA

    16,538       498,985  

Banco Santander Chile

    12,131,025       480,475  

Cencosud SA

    268,978       367,453  

Cia. Cervecerias Unidas SA

    23,202       133,892  

Empresas CMPC SA

    211,677       359,647  

Empresas COPEC SA

    80,636       660,408  

Enel Americas SA

    3,901,916       394,912  

Enel Chile SA

    7,925,924       226,932  

Falabella SA

    153,638       342,706  
   

 

 

 
      4,078,671  
China — 9.0%            

360 DigiTech Inc.

    17,553       254,870  

3SBio Inc.(c)

    271,000       180,385  

AAC Technologies Holdings Inc.

    125,000       242,354  

Agricultural Bank of China Ltd., Class A

    1,825,400       771,022  

Agricultural Bank of China Ltd., Class H

    5,261,000       1,735,194  

Aier Eye Hospital Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    105,874       477,503  

Air China Ltd., Class H(b)

    450,000       353,198  

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.(b)

    2,743,964       30,851,673  

Alibaba Health Information Technology Ltd.(b)

    982,000       589,689  

A-Living Smart City Services Co. Ltd.,
Class A(c)

    99,000       120,757  

Aluminum Corp. of China Ltd., Class H

    906,000       331,824  

Anhui Conch Cement Co. Ltd., Class A

    118,098       568,953  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments   (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
China (continued)            

Anhui Conch Cement Co. Ltd., Class H

    155,000     $ 613,285  

Anhui Gujing Distillery Co. Ltd., Class B

    42,700       652,915  

ANTA Sports Products Ltd.

    205,800       2,266,034  

Autohome Inc., ADR

    14,073       502,265  

AviChina Industry & Technology Co. Ltd., Class H

    565,000       301,453  

Baidu Inc.(b)

    81,336       1,405,844  

Baidu Inc., ADR(b)

    38,869       5,308,339  

Bank of Beijing Co. Ltd., Class A

    1,004,498       620,913  

Bank of China Ltd., Class A

    1,241,800       563,136  

Bank of China Ltd., Class H

    13,418,000       4,771,242  

Bank of Communications Co. Ltd., Class A

    1,085,800       743,540  

Bank of Communications Co. Ltd., Class H

    1,033,800       615,331  

Bank of Ningbo Co. Ltd., Class A

    140,177       649,057  

Bank of Shanghai Co. Ltd., Class A

    523,499       462,558  

Baoshan Iron & Steel Co. Ltd., Class A

    439,796       370,210  

BeiGene Ltd., ADR(a)(b)

    8,352           1,403,804  

Beijing Capital International Airport Co. Ltd., Class H(b)

    386,000       226,912  

Beijing Enterprises Holdings Ltd.

    90,000       288,448  

Beijing Enterprises Water Group Ltd.

    810,000       245,576  

Beijing Kingsoft Office Software Inc., Class A

    10,200       264,896  

Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway Co. Ltd., Class A

    1,356,000       933,955  

Bilibili Inc., ADR(b)

    28,786       703,530  

Bilibili Inc., Class Z(b)

    2,208       53,971  

BOE Technology Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    799,900       461,282  

Bosideng International Holdings Ltd.

    632,000       368,866  

BYD Co. Ltd., Class A

    27,700       1,321,160  

BYD Co. Ltd., Class H

    148,500       5,433,017  

BYD Electronic International Co. Ltd.

    142,000       364,826  

CanSino Biologics Inc., Class H(c)

    22,400       187,494  

CGN Power Co. Ltd., Class H(c)

    2,380,000       548,789  

Changchun High & New Technology Industry Group Inc., Class A

    9,400       270,498  

China Cinda Asset Management Co. Ltd., Class H

    1,574,000       216,821  

China CITIC Bank Corp. Ltd., Class H

    1,623,000       678,382  

China Coal Energy Co. Ltd., Class H

    390,000       303,391  

China Communications Services Corp. Ltd., Class H

    534,000       217,106  

China Conch Venture Holdings Ltd.

    328,000       635,889  

China Construction Bank Corp., Class H

    17,597,050       11,237,655  

China Everbright Bank Co. Ltd., Class A

    623,000       267,868  

China Everbright Bank Co. Ltd., Class H

    566,000       171,659  

China Everbright Environment Group Ltd.

    892,037       474,779  

China Evergrande Group(a)(d)

    288,000       41,934  

China Feihe Ltd.(c)

    712,000       625,189  

China Galaxy Securities Co. Ltd., Class H

    797,000       394,139  

China Gas Holdings Ltd.

    575,400       884,473  

China Hongqiao Group Ltd.(a)

    465,000       484,565  

China International Capital Corp. Ltd.,
Class H(c)

    332,800       611,928  

China Jinmao Holdings Group Ltd.(b)

    976,000       226,497  

China Lesso Group Holdings Ltd.

    228,000       279,428  

China Life Insurance Co. Ltd., Class A

    94,000       388,572  

China Life Insurance Co. Ltd., Class H

    1,141,000       1,699,428  

China Literature Ltd.(b)(c)

    71,800       282,970  

China Longyuan Power Group Corp. Ltd., Class H

    634,000       1,018,559  

China Medical System Holdings Ltd.

    286,000       454,656  

China Meidong Auto Holdings Ltd.

    116,000       281,908  

China Mengniu Dairy Co. Ltd.

    560,000       2,601,756  

China Merchants Bank Co. Ltd., Class A

    284,400       1,479,472  

China Merchants Bank Co. Ltd., Class H

    684,093       3,696,358  

China Merchants Port Holdings Co. Ltd.

    240,000       387,084  
Security   Shares     Value  
China (continued)            

China Merchants Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    224,860     $ 463,549  

China Merchants Shekou Industrial Zone Holdings Co. Ltd., Class A

    202,177       410,525  

China Minsheng Banking Corp. Ltd., Class A

    972,295       524,504  

China Minsheng Banking Corp. Ltd., Class H

    693,240       226,097  

China National Building Material Co. Ltd.,
Class H

    712,000       714,651  

China Northern Rare Earth Group High-Tech Co. Ltd., Class A

    67,000       312,070  

China Oilfield Services Ltd., Class H

    356,000       327,939  

China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd.

    687,000       1,898,469  

China Overseas Property Holdings Ltd.

    240,000       250,834  

China Pacific Insurance Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    183,297       549,194  

China Pacific Insurance Group Co. Ltd., Class H

    409,800       875,343  

China Petroleum & Chemical Corp., Class A

    1,067,298       651,442  

China Petroleum & Chemical Corp., Class H

    4,599,000           2,168,227  

China Power International Development Ltd.

    1,077,000       610,097  

China Railway Group Ltd., Class A

    439,896       376,785  

China Railway Group Ltd., Class H

    562,000       334,556  

China Renewable Energy Investment Ltd.(d)

    7,401        

China Resources Beer Holdings Co. Ltd.

    268,000       1,848,587  

China Resources Cement Holdings Ltd.

    380,000       233,738  

China Resources Gas Group Ltd.

    168,000       705,000  

China Resources Land Ltd.

    544,000       2,271,896  

China Resources Mixc Lifestyle Services Ltd.(c)

    123,200       521,972  

China Resources Power Holdings Co. Ltd.

    356,000       670,256  

China Ruyi Holdings Ltd.(a)(b)

    912,000       263,975  

China Shenhua Energy Co. Ltd., Class A

    141,200       587,857  

China Shenhua Energy Co. Ltd., Class H

    565,000       1,596,882  

China Southern Airlines Co. Ltd., Class H(b)

    332,000       179,802  

China State Construction Engineering Corp. Ltd., Class A

    949,998       709,272  

China State Construction International Holdings Ltd.

    356,000       369,141  

China Suntien Green Energy Corp. Ltd.,
Class H(a)

    494,000       242,307  

China Taiping Insurance Holdings Co. Ltd.

    307,600       324,357  

China Three Gorges Renewables Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    561,100       522,483  

China Tourism Group Duty Free Corp. Ltd., Class A

    25,898       807,223  

China Tower Corp. Ltd., Class H(c)

    8,554,000       1,100,494  

China Traditional Chinese Medicine Holdings Co. Ltd.

    534,000       226,693  

China Vanke Co. Ltd., Class A

    214,800       547,185  

China Vanke Co. Ltd., Class H

    195,700       372,236  

China Yangtze Power Co. Ltd., Class A

    323,649       1,145,981  

Chinasoft International Ltd.

    550,000       470,862  

Chongqing Zhifei Biological Products Co. Ltd., Class A

    26,200       386,340  

CIFI Ever Sunshine Services Group Ltd.(a)

    146,000       105,269  

CIFI Holdings Group Co. Ltd.

    662,688       179,981  

CITIC Ltd.

    1,053,000       1,138,907  

CITIC Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    314,700       915,803  

CITIC Securities Co. Ltd., Class H

    279,825       575,372  

CMOC Group Ltd., Class H

    951,000       466,882  

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd., Class A(b)

    27,200       2,062,368  

COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co. Ltd., Class A

    220,330       448,512  

COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co. Ltd., Class H

    531,749       797,773  

COSCO SHIPPING Ports Ltd.

    314,000       234,408  

Country Garden Holdings Co. Ltd.(a)

    1,400,828       541,727  

Country Garden Services Holdings Co. Ltd.

    351,000       782,746  

CRRC Corp. Ltd., Class A

    583,000       445,328  

CRRC Corp. Ltd., Class H

    794,000       295,310  

CSC Financial Co. Ltd., Class A

    129,300       499,306  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments   (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
China (continued)            

CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Ltd.

    1,612,960     $     1,766,118  

Dali Foods Group Co. Ltd.(c)

    296,500       141,174  

Daqo New Energy Corp., ADR(b)

    11,535       746,314  

Dongfeng Motor Group Co. Ltd., Class H

    448,000       309,566  

Dongyue Group Ltd.

    325,000       353,482  

East Money Information Co. Ltd., Class A

    232,652       768,963  

ENN Energy Holdings Ltd.

    146,600       2,391,426  

Eve Energy Co. Ltd., Class A

    36,900       517,348  

Far East Horizon Ltd.(a)

    274,000       225,841  

Flat Glass Group Co. Ltd., Class H(b)

    119,000       431,334  

Focus Media Information Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    508,450       445,820  

Foshan Haitian Flavouring & Food Co. Ltd., Class A

    52,980       649,628  

Fosun International Ltd.

    474,500       373,841  

Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd., Class H(c)

    146,400       710,182  

Ganfeng Lithium Co. Ltd., Class A

    36,400       481,758  

Ganfeng Lithium Co. Ltd., Class H(c)

    50,960       460,794  

GDS Holdings Ltd., ADR(b)

    15,468       428,154  

GDS Holdings Ltd., Class A(b)

    6,900       23,634  

Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd.

    1,104,000       2,189,115  

Genscript Biotech Corp.(b)

    230,000       832,747  

GF Securities Co. Ltd., Class H

    304,400       402,960  

GoerTek Inc., Class A

    70,800       334,082  

Great Wall Motor Co. Ltd., Class H

    631,000       1,000,333  

Greentown China Holdings Ltd.

    149,000       294,522  

Greentown Service Group Co. Ltd.

    260,000       232,715  

Guangdong Investment Ltd.

    564,000       549,407  

Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. Ltd., Class H

    686,028       643,941  

Guotai Junan Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    264,300       566,894  

H World Group Ltd., ADR

    32,900       1,261,715  

Haidilao International Holding Ltd.(a)(b)(c)

    206,000       411,584  

Haier Smart Home Co. Ltd., Class A

    153,000       562,570  

Haier Smart Home Co. Ltd., Class H

    347,000       1,110,576  

Haitian International Holdings Ltd.

    123,000       294,354  

Haitong Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    413,092       572,562  

Haitong Securities Co. Ltd., Class H

    462,800       309,961  

Hangzhou Tigermed Consulting Co. Ltd., Class A

    30,900       467,638  

Hansoh Pharmaceutical Group Co. Ltd.(c)

    234,000       456,088  

Henan Shuanghui Investment & Development Co. Ltd., Class A

    81,200       322,986  

Hengan International Group Co. Ltd.

    111,500       539,684  

Hengli Petrochemical Co. Ltd., Class A

    134,200       401,821  

Hopson Development Holdings Ltd.

    146,927       194,193  

Hua Hong Semiconductor Ltd.(b)(c)

    127,000       380,390  

Huaneng Power International Inc., Class H(b)

    952,000       455,162  

Huatai Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    322,100       633,997  

Huatai Securities Co. Ltd., Class H(c)

    191,800       253,005  

Huaxia Bank Co. Ltd., Class A

    790,000       599,537  

Hutchmed China Ltd., ADR(a)(b)

    20,773       271,503  

Hygeia Healthcare Holdings Co. Ltd.(a)(c)

    72,600       417,488  

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd., Class A

    1,197,710       777,399  

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd., Class H

    9,758,285       5,159,085  

Industrial Bank Co. Ltd., Class A

    345,142       909,846  

Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    124,199       659,356  

Inner Mongolia Yitai Coal Co. Ltd., Class B

    255,600       403,023  

Innovent Biologics Inc.(b)(c)

    196,500       821,380  

iQIYI Inc., ADR(a)(b)

    62,193       237,577  

JA Solar Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    41,260       475,541  

JD Health International Inc.(a)(b)(c)

    196,150       1,487,803  

JD.com Inc., Class A

    366,658       10,938,341  

Jiangsu Expressway Co. Ltd., Class H

    218,000       190,240  
Security   Shares     Value  
China (continued)            

Jiangsu Hengli Hydraulic Co. Ltd., Class A

    38,600     $ 298,228  

Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine Co. Ltd., Class A

    110,156       576,593  

Jiangsu Yanghe Brewery Joint-Stock Co. Ltd., Class A

    26,300       644,241  

Jiangxi Copper Co. Ltd., Class H

    226,000       276,850  

Jinxin Fertility Group Ltd.(c)

    367,000       285,157  

Jiumaojiu International Holdings Ltd.(a)(c)

    157,000       341,613  

JOYY Inc., ADR

    11,427       295,845  

Kanzhun Ltd., ADR(b)

    18,315       430,586  

KE Holdings Inc., ADR(b)

    60,133       848,477  

Kingboard Holdings Ltd.

    126,000       368,639  

Kingdee International Software Group Co.
Ltd.(a)(b)

    480,000       1,036,378  

Kingsoft Corp. Ltd.

    179,000       597,674  

Kuaishou Technology(b)(c)

    321,600       3,233,509  

Kunlun Energy Co. Ltd.

    702,000       516,789  

Kweichow Moutai Co. Ltd., Class A

    14,300       4,020,568  

Legend Biotech Corp., ADR(b)

    10,529       497,390  

Lenovo Group Ltd.

    1,326,000       1,285,948  

Lens Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    158,925       257,019  

Li Auto Inc., ADR(a)(b)

    101,559       3,335,198  

Li Ning Co. Ltd.

    422,500       3,427,164  

Logan Group Co. Ltd.(a)(d)

    182,000       34,777  

Longfor Group Holdings Ltd.(c)

    316,000       1,055,872  

LONGi Green Energy Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    106,696       975,524  

Lufax Holding Ltd., ADR

    144,890       663,596  

Luxshare Precision Industry Co. Ltd., Class A

    116,188       584,790  

Luzhou Laojiao Co. Ltd., Class A

    20,000       658,903  

Mango Excellent Media Co. Ltd., Class A

    49,200       229,097  

Meituan, Class B(b)(c)

    744,200           16,694,898  

Microport Scientific Corp.(a)(b)

    140,000       330,097  

Ming Yuan Cloud Group Holdings Ltd.

    162,000       148,728  

Minth Group Ltd.

    152,000       406,332  

MMG Ltd.(b)

    500,000       147,901  

Muyuan Foods Co. Ltd., Class A

    74,058       655,539  

NARI Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    167,304       724,433  

NAURA Technology Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    10,200       384,561  

NetEase Inc.

    380,685       7,121,383  

New China Life Insurance Co. Ltd., Class A

    56,800       244,385  

New China Life Insurance Co. Ltd., Class H

    159,200       379,378  

New Hope Liuhe Co. Ltd., Class A(b)

    139,807       329,958  

New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc.(b)

    275,010       753,898  

Ningbo Deye Technology Co. Ltd., Class A, NVS

    7,952       395,072  

NIO Inc., ADR(b)

    241,623       4,767,222  

Nongfu Spring Co. Ltd., Class H(c)

    321,000       1,923,813  

People’s Insurance Co. Group of China Ltd. (The), Class H

    1,422,000       425,756  

PetroChina Co. Ltd., Class A

    207,100       160,196  

PetroChina Co. Ltd., Class H

    4,016,000       1,875,309  

Pharmaron Beijing Co. Ltd., Class H(c)

    55,200       449,083  

PICC Property & Casualty Co. Ltd., Class H

    1,260,285       1,293,672  

Pinduoduo Inc., ADR(b)

    80,058       3,923,643  

Ping An Bank Co. Ltd., Class A

    295,800       556,550  

Ping An Healthcare and Technology Co.
Ltd.(b)(c)

    101,700       265,619  

Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China Ltd., Class A

    167,106       1,043,795  

Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China Ltd., Class H

    1,111,500       6,532,328  

Poly Developments and Holdings Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    259,100       639,509  

Postal Savings Bank of China Co. Ltd., Class A

    618,700       430,312  

Postal Savings Bank of China Co. Ltd.,
Class H(a)(c)

    1,254,000       829,677  

RLX Technology Inc., ADR(b)

    101,724       164,793  

Rongsheng Petrochemical Co. Ltd., Class A

    198,150       420,162  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments   (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
China (continued)            

SAIC Motor Corp. Ltd., Class A

    151,500     $ 364,137  

Sany Heavy Equipment International Holdings Co. Ltd.

    321,000       349,312  

Sany Heavy Industry Co. Ltd., Class A

    167,627       423,330  

Seazen Group Ltd.(b)

    344,000       117,890  

SF Holding Co. Ltd., Class A

    78,400       579,548  

Shaanxi Coal Industry Co. Ltd., Class A

    232,800       658,946  

Shandong Gold Mining Co. Ltd., Class A

    184,200       499,240  

Shandong Weigao Group Medical Polymer Co. Ltd., Class H

    450,000       562,887  

Shanghai Baosight Software Co. Ltd., Class B

    207,962       697,619  

Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group Co. Ltd., Class H

    122,500       443,933  

Shanghai Lujiazui Finance & Trade Zone Development Co. Ltd., Class B

    321,712       282,920  

Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co. Ltd., Class H

    214,700       323,320  

Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co. Ltd., Class A

    566,500       609,644  

Shanxi Xinghuacun Fen Wine Factory Co. Ltd., Class A

    17,880       726,148  

Shenwan Hongyuan Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    855,206       524,077  

Shenzhen Inovance Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    63,500       622,386  

Shenzhen International Holdings Ltd.

    226,500       208,627  

Shenzhen Kangtai Biological Products Co. Ltd., Class A

    32,480       160,701  

Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co. Ltd., Class A

    17,600       755,997  

Shenzhou International Group Holdings Ltd.

    149,800       1,575,620  

Shimao Group Holdings Ltd.(d)

    217,500       62,342  

Sino Biopharmaceutical Ltd.

    2,050,000       1,188,473  

Sinopharm Group Co. Ltd., Class H

    256,800       588,377  

Sinotruk Hong Kong Ltd.

    149,000       176,061  

Smoore International Holdings Ltd.(a)(c)

    311,000       718,231  

Sunac China Holdings Ltd.(d)

    520,000       132,486  

Sungrow Power Supply Co. Ltd., Class A

    25,800       474,466  

Sunny Optical Technology Group Co. Ltd.

    134,900       1,825,008  

TAL Education Group, ADR(b)

    75,684       372,365  

TCL Zhonghuan Renewable Energy Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    74,100       559,080  

Tencent Holdings Ltd.

    1,126,300           43,530,156  

Tencent Music Entertainment Group, ADR(b)

    121,420       511,178  

Tingyi Cayman Islands Holding Corp.

    358,000       589,335  

Tongcheng Travel Holdings Ltd.(a)(b)

    268,400       513,076  

Tongwei Co. Ltd., Class A

    69,700       556,236  

Topsports International Holdings Ltd.(c)

    318,000       265,247  

TravelSky Technology Ltd., Class H

    142,000       235,341  

Trina Solar Co. Ltd., Class A

    42,787       527,843  

Trip.com Group Ltd., ADR(b)

    93,208       2,402,902  

Tsingtao Brewery Co. Ltd., Class H

    108,000       1,054,953  

Uni-President China Holdings Ltd.

    226,000       206,736  

Vipshop Holdings Ltd., ADR(b)

    88,300       808,828  

Wanhua Chemical Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    56,031       695,784  

Want Want China Holdings Ltd.

    1,021,000       830,930  

Weibo Corp., ADR(b)

    11,421       219,512  

Weichai Power Co. Ltd., Class H

    427,000       610,477  

Wens Foodstuffs Group Co. Ltd., Class A(b)

    201,660       718,979  

Wharf Holdings Ltd. (The)(a)

    247,000       903,253  

Will Semiconductor Co. Ltd. Shanghai, Class A

    25,785       402,904  

Wingtech Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    35,500       361,643  

Wuliangye Yibin Co. Ltd., Class A

    47,700       1,262,271  

WuXi AppTec Co. Ltd., Class A

    47,814       661,488  

WuXi AppTec Co. Ltd., Class H(c)

    45,836       555,265  
Security   Shares     Value  
China (continued)            

Wuxi Biologics Cayman Inc., New(b)(c)

    644,500     $ 6,169,227  

Xiaomi Corp., Class B(b)(c)

    2,673,200       4,204,370  

Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology Co. Ltd., Class H

    194,600       347,652  

Xinyi Solar Holdings Ltd.

    870,000       1,477,965  

XPeng Inc., ADR(a)(b)

    76,829       1,876,932  

Xtep International Holdings Ltd.

    275,500       448,038  

Yadea Group Holdings Ltd.(c)

    272,000       586,604  

Yankuang Energy Group Co. Ltd., Class H

    318,000       993,690  

Yihai International Holding Ltd.(a)

    98,000       287,068  

Yonyou Network Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    73,800       228,505  

Yuexiu Property Co. Ltd.

    253,200       316,326  

Yum China Holdings Inc.

    78,019       3,800,305  

Yunnan Baiyao Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    42,198       345,037  

Yunnan Energy New Material Co. Ltd., Class A

    17,400       551,968  

Zai Lab Ltd., ADR(b)

    16,292       660,315  

Zhangzhou Pientzehuang Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Class A

    10,400       456,157  

Zhaojin Mining Industry Co. Ltd., Class H(b)

    209,000       199,629  

Zhejiang Expressway Co. Ltd., Class H

    168,000       135,218  

Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co. Ltd., Class A

    32,500       406,216  

ZhongAn Online P&C Insurance Co. Ltd.,
Class H(a)(b)(c)

    124,700       316,640  

Zhongsheng Group Holdings Ltd.

    118,000       675,542  

Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric Co. Ltd.

    118,600       509,310  

Zijin Mining Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    468,700       620,875  

Zijin Mining Group Co. Ltd., Class H

    844,000       989,009  

Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co. Ltd., Class H

    324,400       168,657  

ZTE Corp., Class A

    43,200       156,532  

ZTE Corp., Class H

    130,800       281,474  

ZTO Express Cayman Inc., ADR

    79,098       2,024,118  
   

 

 

 
        371,415,359  
Colombia — 0.0%            

Bancolombia SA

    35,968       301,957  

Ecopetrol SA

    1,076,244       572,390  

Interconexion Electrica SA ESP

    75,843       364,442  
   

 

 

 
      1,238,789  
Czech Republic — 0.1%            

CEZ AS

    36,185       1,644,362  

Komercni Banka AS

    14,430       364,594  

Moneta Money Bank AS(c)

    63,542       211,596  
   

 

 

 
      2,220,552  
Denmark — 1.8%            

AP Moller - Maersk A/S, Class A

    611       1,636,854  

AP Moller - Maersk A/S, Class B, NVS

    953       2,602,007  

Carlsberg A/S, Class B

    18,122       2,343,934  

Chr Hansen Holding A/S

    20,117       1,316,714  

Coloplast A/S, Class B

    21,476       2,513,528  

Danske Bank A/S

    117,120       1,637,841  

Demant A/S(b)

    20,272       772,276  

DSV A/S

    35,615       6,001,160  

Genmab A/S(b)

    11,752       4,181,595  

GN Store Nord A/S

    24,619       857,335  

Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B

    304,931       35,516,458  

Novozymes A/S, Class B

    37,939       2,423,553  

Orsted A/S(c)

    34,909       4,063,988  

Pandora A/S

    17,846       1,325,810  

Rockwool A/S, Class B

    1,719       425,966  
 

 

 

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2 0 2 2   I S H A R E S   A N N U A L   R E P O R T   T O   S H A R E H O L D E R S


Schedule of Investments   (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Denmark (continued)            

Tryg A/S

    61,920     $ 1,411,859  

Vestas Wind Systems A/S

    184,977       4,861,885  
   

 

 

 
      73,892,763  
Egypt — 0.0%            

Commercial International Bank Egypt SAE

    307,664       617,071  

Eastern Co. SAE

    149,094       77,618  
   

 

 

 
      694,689  
Finland — 0.8%            

Elisa OYJ

    23,621       1,306,361  

Fortum OYJ

    82,120       921,739  

Kesko OYJ, Class B

    53,570       1,324,956  

Kone OYJ, Class B

    61,200       2,796,928  

Neste OYJ

    76,733       3,945,709  

Nokia OYJ

    983,927       5,124,862  

Nordea Bank Abp

    584,295       5,761,128  

Orion OYJ, Class B

    21,304       1,017,000  

Sampo OYJ, Class A

    87,725       3,789,960  

Stora Enso OYJ, Class R

    97,960       1,515,019  

UPM-Kymmene OYJ

    97,105       3,077,234  

Wartsila OYJ Abp

    90,752       797,395  
   

 

 

 
          31,378,291  
France — 7.0%            

Accor SA(b)

    33,094       858,753  

Aeroports de Paris(b)

    5,661       782,191  

Air Liquide SA

    94,176       12,947,540  

Airbus SE

    106,192       11,449,800  

Alstom SA(a)

    53,338       1,267,614  

Amundi SA(c)

    11,406       619,287  

ArcelorMittal SA

    109,797       2,709,124  

Arkema SA

    11,144       1,055,733  

AXA SA

    347,604       8,009,668  

BioMerieux

    6,739       729,411  

BNP Paribas SA

    200,095       9,453,946  

Bollore SE

    143,472       724,370  

Bouygues SA(a)

    36,809       1,112,726  

Bureau Veritas SA

    55,365       1,527,000  

Capgemini SE

    29,889       5,700,933  

Carrefour SA

    111,815       1,905,556  

Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin SCA

    122,196       3,419,602  

Cie. de Saint-Gobain

    89,667       4,181,156  

Covivio

    8,518       538,709  

Credit Agricole SA

    223,929       2,063,244  

Danone SA

    115,437       6,365,099  

Dassault Aviation SA

    4,851       693,803  

Dassault Systemes SE

    121,399       5,207,006  

Edenred

    44,913       2,305,407  

Eiffage SA(a)

    14,963       1,404,113  

Electricite de France SA

    102,636       1,246,437  

Engie SA

    332,044       4,108,160  

EssilorLuxottica SA

    52,204       8,184,665  

Eurazeo SE

    6,301       450,065  

Eurofins Scientific SE

    24,821       1,935,005  

Gecina SA

    8,275       848,441  

Getlink SE

    79,253       1,586,195  

Hermes International

    5,746       7,883,189  

Ipsen SA

    7,330       741,482  

Kering SA

    13,646       7,812,212  

Klepierre SA

    35,116       780,279  

La Francaise des Jeux SAEM(c)

    17,586       628,137  
Security   Shares     Value  
France (continued)            

Legrand SA

    48,173     $ 3,943,857  

L’Oreal SA

    43,461       16,430,749  

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE

    49,996       34,714,922  

Orange SA

    359,088       3,669,316  

Pernod Ricard SA

    37,587       7,383,753  

Publicis Groupe SA

    41,447       2,205,616  

Remy Cointreau SA

    4,361       861,547  

Renault SA(b)

    34,771       1,027,983  

Safran SA

    61,564       6,766,840  

Sanofi

    204,592       20,331,027  

Sartorius Stedim Biotech

    5,232       2,093,006  

Schneider Electric SE

    97,369       13,466,505  

SEB SA

    4,730       398,221  

Societe Generale SA

    143,243       3,209,559  

Sodexo SA

    16,111       1,309,076  

Teleperformance

    10,848       3,627,581  

Thales SA

    19,220       2,390,192  

TotalEnergies SE

    446,566       22,809,410  

Ubisoft Entertainment SA(b)

    16,729       712,227  

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield(a)(b)

    21,572       1,224,960  

Valeo

    37,139       797,747  

Veolia Environnement SA

    122,604       3,066,429  

Vinci SA

    96,556       9,255,737  

Vivendi SE

    132,893       1,261,597  

Wendel SE

    5,639       519,011  

Worldline SA/France(b)(c)

    43,889       1,937,178  
   

 

 

 
          288,650,104  
Germany — 4.5%            

adidas AG

    31,167       5,391,625  

Allianz SE, Registered

    72,865       13,232,727  

Aroundtown SA(a)

    161,348       517,449  

BASF SE

    166,216       7,407,445  

Bayer AG, Registered

    178,633       10,419,705  

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

    60,482       4,942,185  

Bechtle AG

    15,345       709,765  

Beiersdorf AG

    18,471       1,904,817  

Brenntag SE

    28,514       2,002,968  

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG, Bearer

    7,753       1,131,471  

Commerzbank AG(b)

    191,505       1,312,025  

Continental AG

    20,436       1,455,884  

Covestro AG(c)

    33,277       1,122,279  

Daimler Truck Holding AG(b)

    74,910       2,046,912  

Delivery Hero SE(b)(c)

    30,021       1,448,404  

Deutsche Bank AG, Registered

    378,163       3,307,774  

Deutsche Boerse AG

    34,865       6,086,219  

Deutsche Lufthansa AG, Registered(a)(b)

    116,460       716,911  

Deutsche Post AG, Registered

    178,526       7,130,304  

Deutsche Telekom AG, Registered

    598,205       11,365,282  

E.ON SE

    414,258       3,723,807  

Evonik Industries AG

    37,226       794,019  

Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA

    35,128       1,302,317  

Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA

    73,295       1,875,543  

GEA Group AG

    30,999       1,157,118  

Hannover Rueck SE

    10,328       1,464,996  

HeidelbergCement AG

    26,414       1,345,450  

HelloFresh SE(b)

    30,244       835,936  

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

    20,162       1,271,311  

Infineon Technologies AG

    237,266       6,506,893  

KION Group AG

    14,427       658,053  

Knorr-Bremse AG

    12,877       767,154  
 

 

 

S C H E D U L E   O F   I N V E S T M E N T S

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Schedule of Investments   (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Germany (continued)            

LEG Immobilien SE

    12,639     $ 1,148,193  

Mercedes-Benz Group AG

    146,815       8,658,265  

Merck KGaA

    23,889       4,549,914  

MTU Aero Engines AG

    9,938       1,921,148  

Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG in Muenchen, Registered

    24,630       5,583,769  

Nemetschek SE

    11,760       787,292  

Puma SE

    18,179       1,227,514  

QIAGEN NV(b)

    42,684       2,139,184  

Rational AG

    944       658,011  

Rheinmetall AG

    7,340       1,345,988  

RWE AG

    118,242       4,864,233  

SAP SE

    188,027       17,537,787  

Scout24 SE(c)

    15,551       889,027  

Siemens AG, Registered

    138,896       15,493,010  

Siemens Healthineers AG(c)

    51,290       2,628,286  

Symrise AG

    23,574       2,750,746  

Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG

    180,310       479,377  

Uniper SE(a)

    17,609       117,653  

United Internet AG, Registered

    20,462       538,993  

Volkswagen AG

    5,735       1,135,918  

Vonovia SE

    128,336       4,276,129  

Zalando SE(b)(c)

    40,745       1,147,099  
   

 

 

 
          185,232,284  
Greece — 0.1%            

Alpha Services and Holdings SA(b)

    382,734       340,187  

Eurobank Ergasias Services and Holdings SA, Class A(b)

    430,381       396,455  

Hellenic Telecommunications Organization SA

    34,927       601,371  

JUMBO SA

    23,107       358,269  

OPAP SA

    39,345       545,098  

Public Power Corp. SA(b)

    35,447       210,275  
   

 

 

 
      2,451,655  
Hong Kong — 1.9%            

AIA Group Ltd.

    2,203,200       22,134,765  

Alibaba Pictures Group Ltd.(b)

    2,830,000       241,476  

BOC Hong Kong Holdings Ltd.

    687,500       2,486,904  

Budweiser Brewing Co. APAC Ltd.(a)(c)

    300,800       832,896  

Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Ltd.(a)

    416,800       824,329  

CK Asset Holdings Ltd.

    348,060       2,464,170  

CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd.

    472,560       3,134,621  

CK Infrastructure Holdings Ltd.

    130,500       818,336  

CLP Holdings Ltd.

    299,500       2,539,631  

ESR Group Ltd.(b)(c)

    386,000       1,003,764  

Futu Holdings Ltd., ADR(b)

    11,813       491,421  

Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd.

    373,000       2,219,004  

Hang Lung Properties Ltd.

    361,000       658,642  

Hang Seng Bank Ltd.

    142,700       2,301,839  

Henderson Land Development Co. Ltd.

    204,617       712,302  

HK Electric Investments & HK Electric Investments Ltd., Class SS

    605,000       547,204  

HKT Trust & HKT Ltd., Class SS

    658,000       921,934  

Hong Kong & China Gas Co. Ltd.

    2,066,748       2,182,759  

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd.

    209,300       9,604,868  

Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd.

    198,400       1,031,295  

Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd.

    37,200       1,964,748  

Kingboard Laminates Holdings Ltd.

    218,000       199,793  

Link REIT

    390,400       3,269,338  

MTR Corp. Ltd.

    263,000       1,392,718  
Security   Shares     Value  
Hong Kong (continued)            

New World Development Co. Ltd.

    255,750     $ 855,202  

Nine Dragons Paper Holdings Ltd.

    299,000       246,598  

Orient Overseas International Ltd.

    25,500       888,693  

Power Assets Holdings Ltd.

    252,500       1,653,306  

Sands China Ltd.(b)

    423,200       992,633  

Sino Land Co. Ltd.

    594,000       882,587  

SITC International Holdings Co. Ltd.

    241,000       820,587  

Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd.

    237,000       2,829,100  

Swire Pacific Ltd., Class A

    94,500       538,189  

Swire Properties Ltd.

    208,800       497,514  

Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd.

    257,500       2,857,380  

Vinda International Holdings Ltd.

    73,000       193,894  

WH Group Ltd.(c)

    1,505,500       1,140,171  

Wharf Real Estate Investment Co. Ltd.

    275,000       1,224,082  

Xinyi Glass Holdings Ltd.

    316,000       623,257  
   

 

 

 
          80,221,950  
Hungary — 0.0%            

MOL Hungarian Oil & Gas PLC

    86,035       633,426  

OTP Bank Nyrt

    39,032       805,792  

Richter Gedeon Nyrt

    16,628       340,130  
   

 

 

 
      1,779,348  
India — 4.0%            

ACC Ltd.

    19,160       540,411  

Adani Enterprises Ltd.

    51,422       1,673,103  

Adani Green Energy Ltd.(b)

    59,802       1,648,294  

Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd.

    107,650       1,040,516  

Adani Power Ltd.(b)

    137,775       549,556  

Adani Total Gas Ltd.

    50,331       1,991,025  

Adani Transmission Ltd.(b)

    49,414       1,947,517  

Ambuja Cements Ltd.

    131,318       622,881  

Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd.

    20,335       1,085,308  

Asian Paints Ltd.

    73,676       3,112,430  

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd.

    56,816       392,979  

Avenue Supermarts Ltd.(b)(c)

    30,097       1,618,791  

Axis Bank Ltd.

    379,293       3,484,866  

Bajaj Auto Ltd.

    14,941       739,778  

Bajaj Finance Ltd.

    50,215       4,595,952  

Bajaj Finserv Ltd.

    7,799       1,489,286  

Bandhan Bank Ltd.(c)

    125,976       441,314  

Bharat Electronics Ltd.

    189,419       658,920  

Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd.

    159,895       668,104  

Bharti Airtel Ltd.(b)

    420,839       3,608,795  

Biocon Ltd.

    88,234       342,917  

Britannia Industries Ltd.

    22,850       1,127,116  

Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co. Ltd.

    75,953       674,759  

Cipla Ltd.

    90,474       1,118,416  

Coal India Ltd.

    276,742       739,281  

Colgate-Palmolive India Ltd.

    25,199       505,364  

Dabur India Ltd.

    113,819       840,774  

Divi’s Laboratories Ltd.

    25,252       1,224,969  

DLF Ltd.

    81,109       396,911  

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.

    22,681       1,173,608  

Eicher Motors Ltd.

    26,345       1,032,117  

GAIL India Ltd.

    346,112       641,652  

Godrej Consumer Products Ltd.(b)

    79,156       854,818  

Godrej Properties Ltd.(b)

    19,545       373,386  

Grasim Industries Ltd.

    60,803       1,212,174  

Havells India Ltd.

    45,111       713,803  

HCL Technologies Ltd.

    198,539       2,387,631  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments   (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
India (continued)            

HDFC Life Insurance Co. Ltd.(c)

    171,647     $     1,206,471  

Hero MotoCorp Ltd.

    23,711       846,552  

Hindalco Industries Ltd.

    266,366       1,401,945  

Hindustan Unilever Ltd.

    150,775       5,036,916  

Housing Development Finance Corp. Ltd.

    311,969       9,414,542  

ICICI Bank Ltd.

    879,276       9,145,134  

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd.(c)

    39,035       602,603  

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Co. Ltd.(c)

    82,337       577,314  

Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp. Ltd.

    44,952       363,615  

Indraprastha Gas Ltd.

    74,045       324,528  

Indus Towers Ltd.

    142,911       402,579  

Info Edge India Ltd.

    16,256       893,201  

Infosys Ltd.

    611,873       12,002,636  

InterGlobe Aviation Ltd.(b)(c)

    24,829       588,752  

ITC Ltd.

    524,817       2,012,626  

JSW Steel Ltd.

    146,892       1,170,031  

Jubilant Foodworks Ltd.

    85,370       595,967  

Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.

    102,174       2,346,517  

Larsen & Toubro Infotech Ltd.(c)

    10,059       603,774  

Larsen & Toubro Ltd.

    127,269       2,916,850  

Lupin Ltd.

    44,642       363,635  

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.

    163,238       2,408,578  

Marico Ltd.

    112,493       737,381  

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.

    24,141       2,686,391  

Mindtree Ltd.

    11,640       504,260  

Mphasis Ltd.

    13,628       397,479  

MRF Ltd.

    465       492,882  

Nestle India Ltd.

    6,284       1,538,924  

NTPC Ltd.

    823,530       1,592,686  

Oil & Natural Gas Corp. Ltd.

    486,717       826,245  

Page Industries Ltd.

    1,162       718,620  

Petronet LNG Ltd.

    177,845       494,975  

PI Industries Ltd.

    3,995       156,219  

Pidilite Industries Ltd.

    33,580       1,041,730  

Piramal Enterprises Ltd.

    25,331       568,467  

Power Grid Corp. of India Ltd.

    537,624       1,455,918  

Reliance Industries Ltd.

    535,529       17,032,137  

Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd.

    264,815       427,421  

SBI Cards & Payment Services Ltd.

    28,034       333,447  

SBI Life Insurance Co. Ltd.(c)

    85,608       1,402,397  

Shree Cement Ltd.

    2,152       558,550  

Shriram Transport Finance Co. Ltd.

    41,434       725,267  

Siemens Ltd.

    13,171       448,930  

SRF Ltd.

    25,948       798,845  

State Bank of India

    340,185       2,279,605  

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

    168,079       2,004,714  

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.

    163,597       6,843,063  

Tata Consumer Products Ltd.

    129,082       1,325,450  

Tata Elxsi Ltd.

    6,516       718,267  

Tata Motors Ltd.(b)

    309,281       1,764,663  

Tata Power Co. Ltd. (The)

    268,595       756,143  

Tata Steel Ltd.

    1,309,830       1,782,766  

Tech Mahindra Ltd.

    109,126       1,451,094  

Titan Co. Ltd.

    68,456       2,038,735  

Trent Ltd.

    28,354       455,632  

UltraTech Cement Ltd.

    19,308       1,600,405  

United Spirits Ltd.(b)

    71,598       705,587  

UPL Ltd.

    102,582       962,377  

Vedanta Ltd.

    166,637       536,713  

Wipro Ltd.

    238,126       1,270,595  
Security   Shares     Value  
India (continued)            

Yes Bank Ltd.(b)

    1,694,931     $ 320,603  

Zomato Ltd.(b)

    257,457       153,030  
   

 

 

 
          164,402,901  
Indonesia — 0.5%            

Adaro Energy Indonesia Tbk PT

    2,815,600       618,244  

Adaro Minerals Indonesia Tbk PT(b)

    1,567,600       195,460  

Aneka Tambang Tbk

    1,652,400       218,284  

Astra International Tbk PT

    3,613,000       1,543,105  

Bank Central Asia Tbk PT

    9,551,600       4,749,628  

Bank Jago Tbk PT(b)

    726,800       519,377  

Bank Mandiri Persero Tbk PT

    3,520,084       1,970,396  

Bank Negara Indonesia Persero Tbk PT

    1,226,600       650,976  

Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero Tbk PT

    12,645,816       3,732,954  

Barito Pacific Tbk PT

    6,016,400       365,471  

Charoen Pokphand Indonesia Tbk PT

    1,556,800       587,769  

Gudang Garam Tbk PT

    95,100       178,568  

Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper Tbk PT

    607,900       311,732  

Indofood CBP Sukses Makmur Tbk PT

    324,000       192,853  

Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk PT

    591,300       271,200  

Kalbe Farma Tbk PT

    4,872,200       532,398  

Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk PT(b)

    2,686,607       737,335  

Sarana Menara Nusantara Tbk PT

    3,412,000       270,365  

Semen Indonesia Persero Tbk PT

    677,400       298,493  

Sumber Alfaria Trijaya Tbk PT

    3,015,500       381,751  

Telkom Indonesia Persero Tbk PT

    9,195,700       2,626,476  

Tower Bersama Infrastructure Tbk PT

    1,590,900       329,833  

Unilever Indonesia Tbk PT

    1,468,200       447,065  

United Tractors Tbk PT

    344,945       753,847  
   

 

 

 
      22,483,580  
Ireland — 0.4%            

CRH PLC

    147,896       5,675,382  

Flutter Entertainment PLC, Class DI(b)

    30,051       3,017,103  

James Hardie Industries PLC

    81,291       2,007,620  

Kerry Group PLC, Class A

    28,541       3,012,534  

Kingspan Group PLC

    30,163       1,952,393  

Smurfit Kappa Group PLC

    41,732       1,512,676  
   

 

 

 
      17,177,708  
Israel — 0.5%            

Azrieli Group Ltd.

    8,603       689,590  

Bank Hapoalim BM

    198,035       1,845,687  

Bank Leumi Le-Israel BM

    264,677       2,573,616  

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.(b)

    18,948       2,360,921  

CyberArk Software Ltd.(a)(b)

    7,779       1,012,281  

Elbit Systems Ltd.

    6,030       1,391,322  

ICL Group Ltd.

    145,052       1,321,774  

Isracard Ltd.

    1       3  

Israel Discount Bank Ltd., Class A

    192,499       1,094,522  

Kornit Digital Ltd.(b)

    9,838       267,692  

Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Ltd.

    24,252       901,593  

Nice Ltd.(b)

    11,911       2,542,967  

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.,
ADR(a)(b)

    201,497       1,890,042  

Tower Semiconductor Ltd.(b)

    20,222       963,941  

Wix.com Ltd.(b)

    10,380       615,845  

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.

    15,480       771,214  
   

 

 

 
      20,243,010  
Italy — 1.3%            

Amplifon SpA

    23,251       768,867  

Assicurazioni Generali SpA

    196,767       2,941,597  

Atlantia SpA

    89,527       2,069,026  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments   (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Italy (continued)            

DiaSorin SpA

    4,656     $ 647,381  

Enel SpA

    1,442,551       7,272,281  

Eni SpA

    457,190       5,495,688  

Ferrari NV

    23,229       4,932,962  

FinecoBank Banca Fineco SpA

    98,828       1,228,231  

Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA(c)

    73,960       777,199  

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA

    2,996,985       5,322,071  

Mediobanca Banca di Credito Finanziario SpA

    118,332       1,014,899  

Moncler SpA

    37,581       1,883,893  

Nexi SpA(a)(b)(c)

    89,952       816,948  

Poste Italiane SpA(c)

    82,333       691,623  

Prysmian SpA

    47,336       1,505,138  

Recordati Industria Chimica e Farmaceutica SpA

    16,877       748,483  

Snam SpA

    381,969       1,916,542  

Stellantis NV

    376,115       5,401,106  

Telecom Italia SpA/Milano(b)

    1,782,422       395,447  

Tenaris SA

    93,343       1,306,245  

Terna - Rete Elettrica Nazionale

    261,276       2,000,278  

UniCredit SpA

    387,141       3,828,703  
   

 

 

 
          52,964,608  
Japan — 14.1%            

Advantest Corp.

    34,000       2,022,217  

Aeon Co. Ltd.

    116,300       2,345,412  

AGC Inc.

    32,500       1,184,730  

Aisin Corp.

    26,300       781,073  

Ajinomoto Co. Inc.

    84,800       2,231,595  

ANA Holdings Inc.(b)

    27,900       520,856  

Asahi Group Holdings Ltd.

    79,300       2,756,971  

Asahi Intecc Co. Ltd.

    41,300       764,051  

Asahi Kasei Corp.

    228,200       1,830,713  

Astellas Pharma Inc.

    337,900       5,291,982  

Azbil Corp.

    24,500       737,527  

Bandai Namco Holdings Inc.

    35,900       2,804,594  

Bridgestone Corp.

    103,200       4,025,404  

Brother Industries Ltd.

    50,300       942,191  

Canon Inc.

    182,300       4,312,820  

Capcom Co. Ltd.

    33,300       925,658  

Central Japan Railway Co.

    25,100       2,939,131  

Chiba Bank Ltd. (The)

    107,200       594,623  

Chubu Electric Power Co. Inc.

    113,600       1,211,818  

Chugai Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    118,200       3,320,567  

Concordia Financial Group Ltd.

    211,100       718,162  

CyberAgent Inc.

    74,400       742,393  

Dai Nippon Printing Co. Ltd.

    40,800       900,347  

Daifuku Co. Ltd.

    17,300       1,103,161  

Dai-ichi Life Holdings Inc.

    184,400       3,207,615  

Daiichi Sankyo Co. Ltd.

    317,800       8,426,373  

Daikin Industries Ltd.

    45,100       7,909,558  

Daito Trust Construction Co. Ltd.

    10,600       1,004,907  

Daiwa House Industry Co. Ltd.

    107,900       2,666,001  

Daiwa House REIT Investment Corp.

    379       912,175  

Daiwa Securities Group Inc.

    254,300       1,173,906  

Denso Corp.

    77,600       4,244,337  

Dentsu Group Inc.

    37,600       1,313,426  

Disco Corp.

    5,300       1,294,947  

East Japan Railway Co.

    54,500       2,845,279  

Eisai Co. Ltd.

    45,400       2,079,085  

ENEOS Holdings Inc.

    560,500       2,168,239  

FANUC Corp.

    34,500       5,949,886  

Fast Retailing Co. Ltd.

    10,500       6,358,698  
Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Fuji Electric Co. Ltd.

    22,900     $     1,034,299  

FUJIFILM Holdings Corp.

    63,600       3,632,961  

Fujitsu Ltd.

    35,400       4,745,807  

GLP J-Reit

    800       1,052,123  

GMO Payment Gateway Inc.

    8,200       681,444  

Hakuhodo DY Holdings Inc.

    43,300       445,369  

Hamamatsu Photonics KK

    25,400       1,154,198  

Hankyu Hanshin Holdings Inc.

    41,200       1,195,077  

Hikari Tsushin Inc.

    3,700       407,696  

Hirose Electric Co. Ltd.

    7,300       1,048,758  

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd.

    20,100       443,443  

Hitachi Ltd.

    172,700       8,743,463  

Hitachi Metals Ltd.(b)

    43,400       667,355  

Honda Motor Co. Ltd.

    289,600       7,421,631  

Hoshizaki Corp.

    21,300       635,422  

Hoya Corp.

    66,400       6,652,725  

Hulic Co. Ltd.

    68,200       546,970  

Ibiden Co. Ltd.

    20,500       604,987  

Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd.

    34,872       906,839  

Iida Group Holdings Co. Ltd.

    25,700       420,771  

Inpex Corp.

    187,900       2,153,667  

Isuzu Motors Ltd.

    105,300       1,154,994  

Ito En Ltd.

    11,200       527,759  

ITOCHU Corp.

    214,300       6,238,200  

Itochu Techno-Solutions Corp.

    16,400       439,515  

Japan Airlines Co. Ltd.(b)

    26,200       453,868  

Japan Exchange Group Inc.

    94,300       1,499,439  

Japan Metropolitan Fund Invest

    1,299       1,058,543  

Japan Post Bank Co. Ltd.(a)

    72,200       577,575  

Japan Post Holdings Co. Ltd.

    442,700       3,187,365  

Japan Post Insurance Co. Ltd.

    34,400       556,174  

Japan Real Estate Investment Corp.

    222       1,072,029  

Japan Tobacco Inc.

    211,500       3,797,612  

JFE Holdings Inc.

    85,200       960,617  

JSR Corp.

    36,300       1,005,435  

Kajima Corp.

    72,600       828,780  

Kakaku.com Inc.

    25,600       501,418  

Kansai Electric Power Co. Inc. (The)

    124,100       1,258,216  

Kao Corp.

    82,700       3,596,986  

KDDI Corp.

    292,000       9,362,197  

Keio Corp.

    18,700       716,025  

Keisei Electric Railway Co. Ltd.

    25,400       696,387  

Keyence Corp.

    35,000       13,871,973  

Kikkoman Corp.

    26,200       1,553,521  

Kintetsu Group Holdings Co. Ltd.

    30,200       998,018  

Kirin Holdings Co. Ltd.

    148,100       2,436,001  

Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    9,700       646,213  

Kobe Bussan Co. Ltd.

    30,500       869,407  

Koei Tecmo Holdings Co. Ltd.

    13,700       478,272  

Koito Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    19,500       640,998  

Komatsu Ltd.

    166,600       3,851,521  

Konami Group Corp.

    16,400       969,329  

Kose Corp.

    6,300       562,350  

Kubota Corp.(a)

    185,900       3,086,561  

Kurita Water Industries Ltd.

    23,100       936,926  

Kyocera Corp.

    57,400       3,190,801  

Kyowa Kirin Co. Ltd.

    50,100       1,181,119  

Lasertec Corp.

    13,500       1,932,796  

Lixil Corp.

    53,600       1,109,265  

M3 Inc.

    77,000       2,682,673  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments   (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Makita Corp.

    38,800     $ 948,212  

Marubeni Corp.

    283,300           2,635,332  

Mazda Motor Corp.

    104,400       880,047  

McDonald’s Holdings Co. Japan Ltd.

    17,600       660,624  

MEIJI Holdings Co. Ltd.

    20,590       1,075,004  

MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc.

    64,200       1,154,838  

MISUMI Group Inc.

    51,900       1,291,184  

Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp.

    225,700       1,269,230  

Mitsubishi Corp.

    228,900       6,802,742  

Mitsubishi Electric Corp.

    347,900       3,671,815  

Mitsubishi Estate Co. Ltd.

    209,400       3,109,926  

Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc.

    128,100       620,760  

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.

    58,400       2,168,536  

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc.

    2,171,700       12,236,426  

Mitsui & Co. Ltd.

    258,800       5,709,714  

Mitsui Chemicals Inc.

    30,900       650,885  

Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd.

    164,000       3,665,304  

Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd.

    63,100       1,730,259  

Mizuho Financial Group Inc.

    434,760       5,185,110  

MonotaRO Co. Ltd.

    51,800       924,906  

MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings Inc.

    79,200       2,568,562  

Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    102,700       5,998,778  

NEC Corp.

    41,500       1,531,949  

Nexon Co. Ltd.

    89,100       2,022,757  

NGK Insulators Ltd.

    45,800       669,881  

Nidec Corp.

    80,500       5,594,271  

Nihon M&A Center Holdings Inc.

    59,100       790,878  

Nintendo Co. Ltd.

    19,900       8,898,744  

Nippon Building Fund Inc.

    263       1,395,148  

Nippon Express Holdings Inc.

    13,800       824,624  

Nippon Paint Holdings Co. Ltd.

    151,700       1,159,621  

Nippon Prologis REIT Inc.

    387       1,006,396  

Nippon Sanso Holdings Corp.

    35,300       595,252  

Nippon Shinyaku Co. Ltd.

    9,300       575,592  

Nippon Steel Corp.

    154,386       2,297,299  

Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.

    216,400       6,181,535  

Nippon Yusen KK

    29,100       2,285,843  

Nissan Chemical Corp.

    22,300       1,140,269  

Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.

    419,400       1,594,920  

Nisshin Seifun Group Inc.

    38,625       475,452  

Nissin Foods Holdings Co. Ltd.

    14,000       1,013,965  

Nitori Holdings Co. Ltd.

    14,400       1,523,499  

Nitto Denko Corp.

    24,900       1,603,442  

Nomura Holdings Inc.

    529,500       2,020,313  

Nomura Real Estate Holdings Inc.

    23,200       562,817  

Nomura Real Estate Master Fund Inc.

    733       918,295  

Nomura Research Institute Ltd.

    58,600       1,760,596  

NTT Data Corp.

    108,900       1,648,201  

Obayashi Corp.

    116,900       859,734  

Obic Co. Ltd.

    12,100       1,934,423  

Odakyu Electric Railway Co. Ltd.

    52,600       754,411  

Oji Holdings Corp.

    142,400       593,688  

Olympus Corp.

    226,600       4,849,728  

Omron Corp.

    32,100       1,795,289  

Ono Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    67,600       1,900,837  

Open House Group Co. Ltd.

    14,600       636,928  

Oracle Corp. Japan

    7,200       449,051  

Oriental Land Co. Ltd./Japan

    36,000       5,465,833  

ORIX Corp.

    220,800       3,935,058  

Osaka Gas Co. Ltd.

    71,100       1,278,243  
Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Otsuka Corp.

    18,400     $ 573,817  

Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd.

    67,300           2,404,155  

Pan Pacific International Holdings Corp.

    71,200       1,108,617  

Panasonic Holdings Corp.

    406,100       3,352,817  

Persol Holdings Co. Ltd.

    34,400       712,141  

Rakuten Group Inc.

    156,100       773,872  

Recruit Holdings Co. Ltd.

    259,800       9,709,514  

Renesas Electronics Corp.(b)

    228,100       2,172,618  

Resona Holdings Inc.

    380,100       1,477,162  

Ricoh Co. Ltd.

    112,100       901,627  

Rohm Co. Ltd.

    15,300       1,135,422  

SBI Holdings Inc/Japan

    42,700       866,273  

SCSK Corp.

    26,900       473,716  

Secom Co. Ltd.

    36,100       2,411,121  

Seiko Epson Corp.

    52,500       788,690  

Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd.

    70,700       994,711  

Sekisui House Ltd.

    110,200       1,951,796  

Seven & i Holdings Co. Ltd.

    136,000       5,543,388  

SG Holdings Co. Ltd.

    55,000       1,049,649  

Sharp Corp./Japan(a)

    34,000       273,666  

Shimadzu Corp.

    42,200       1,501,431  

Shimano Inc.

    13,300       2,221,715  

Shimizu Corp.

    98,000       555,527  

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd.

    67,500       8,646,361  

Shionogi & Co. Ltd.

    47,600       2,441,473  

Shiseido Co. Ltd.

    70,600       2,904,005  

Shizuoka Bank Ltd. (The)

    88,300       534,340  

SMC Corp.

    10,300       5,076,214  

SoftBank Corp.

    512,300       5,923,341  

SoftBank Group Corp.

    217,600       9,140,674  

Sompo Holdings Inc.

    56,400       2,517,200  

Sony Group Corp.

    230,000       19,510,419  

Square Enix Holdings Co. Ltd.

    16,700       774,876  

Subaru Corp.

    109,800       1,910,619  

SUMCO Corp.

    61,400       859,153  

Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd.

    254,200       998,988  

Sumitomo Corp.

    202,900       2,852,764  

Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.

    137,800       1,536,303  

Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd.

    45,000       1,414,971  

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc.

    232,600       7,297,148  

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc.

    60,900       2,000,519  

Sumitomo Realty & Development Co. Ltd.

    55,200       1,524,241  

Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd.

    23,300       919,358  

Suzuki Motor Corp.

    66,300       2,173,270  

Sysmex Corp.

    29,100       2,037,344  

T&D Holdings Inc.

    97,000       1,097,850  

Taisei Corp.

    31,600       1,008,255  

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    270,213       7,928,101  

TDK Corp.

    70,100       2,207,775  

Terumo Corp.

    116,400       3,974,314  

TIS Inc.

    41,400       1,173,861  

Tobu Railway Co. Ltd.

    36,900       876,186  

Toho Co. Ltd./Tokyo

    22,500       893,492  

Tokio Marine Holdings Inc.

    112,900       6,609,157  

Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings Inc.(b)

    277,400       1,091,670  

Tokyo Electron Ltd.

    26,900       9,258,804  

Tokyo Gas Co. Ltd.

    72,100       1,416,109  

Tokyu Corp.

    95,600       1,172,207  

Toppan Inc.

    49,400       840,563  

Toray Industries Inc.

    252,000       1,380,289  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments   (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)  

Toshiba Corp.

    70,200     $ 2,847,840  

Tosoh Corp.

    47,300       616,565  

TOTO Ltd.

    23,800       810,672  

Toyota Industries Corp.

    26,400       1,607,481  

Toyota Motor Corp.

    1,911,300       31,022,356  

Toyota Tsusho Corp.

    36,300       1,238,899  

Trend Micro Inc/Japan

    22,200       1,290,135  

Unicharm Corp.

    73,300       2,655,090  

USS Co. Ltd.

    50,300       987,013  

Welcia Holdings Co. Ltd.

    20,200       451,165  

West Japan Railway Co.

    39,600       1,454,536  

Yakult Honsha Co. Ltd.

    23,700       1,443,318  

Yamaha Corp.

    23,100       985,309  

Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd.

    50,100       967,788  

Yamato Holdings Co. Ltd.

    47,200       825,953  

Yaskawa Electric Corp.

    45,100       1,579,578  

Yokogawa Electric Corp.

    49,300       874,250  

Z Holdings Corp.

    477,700       1,688,306  

ZOZO Inc.

    24,100       520,601  
   

 

 

 
      581,889,801  
Kuwait — 0.3%            

Agility Public Warehousing Co. KSC

    316,215       923,150  

Boubyan Bank KSCP

    306,425       827,662  

Kuwait Finance House KSCP

    984,368       2,859,127  

Mabanee Co. KPSC

    113,325       302,776  

Mobile Telecommunications Co. KSCP

    485,784       962,417  

National Bank of Kuwait SAKP

    1,319,141       4,606,739  
   

 

 

 
          10,481,871  
Malaysia — 0.4%            

Axiata Group Bhd

    594,300       383,252  

CIMB Group Holdings Bhd

    902,700       1,057,571  

Dialog Group Bhd

    820,900       408,123  

DiGi.Com Bhd

    731,500       597,368  

Genting Bhd

    425,600       453,044  

Genting Malaysia Bhd

    563,200       370,288  

Hartalega Holdings Bhd

    322,400       198,489  

Hong Leong Bank Bhd

    149,100       703,527  

Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd

    100,800       441,710  

IHH Healthcare Bhd

    555,800       799,170  

Inari Amertron Bhd

    586,000       378,620  

IOI Corp. Bhd

    632,700       572,920  

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd

    85,300       420,127  

Malayan Banking Bhd

    705,900       1,405,952  

Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd(b)

    211,200       296,723  

Maxis Bhd(a)

    612,100       505,220  

MISC Bhd

    168,200       272,775  

Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd

    488,100       975,051  

Petronas Dagangan Bhd

    61,800       311,048  

Petronas Gas Bhd

    183,500       707,214  

PPB Group Bhd

    215,300       787,571  

Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd

    617,600       675,887  

Public Bank Bhd

    2,650,000       2,764,758  

RHB Bank Bhd

    393,595       520,543  

Sime Darby Bhd

    511,200       269,338  

Sime Darby Plantation Bhd

    422,700       414,213  

Telekom Malaysia Bhd

    131,500       168,071  

Tenaga Nasional Bhd

    418,100       775,982  

Top Glove Corp. Bhd(b)

    851,300       184,778  
   

 

 

 
      17,819,333  
Security   Shares     Value  
Mexico — 0.6%            

America Movil SAB de CV, Series L, NVS

    5,353,500     $ 5,094,695  

Arca Continental SAB de CV

    51,300       355,354  

Cemex SAB de CV, NVS(b)

    3,000,408       1,211,320  

Coca-Cola Femsa SAB de CV

    40,100       242,778  

Fibra Uno Administracion SA de CV

    636,500       649,754  

Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV

    360,600       2,247,039  

Gruma SAB de CV, Class B

    25,395       315,782  

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico SAB de CV, Class B

    56,900       771,488  

Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste SAB de CV, Class B

    42,730       804,902  

Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV, Series A

    279,200       986,660  

Grupo Carso SAB de CV, Series A1

    70,900       276,533  

Grupo Financiero Banorte SAB de CV, Class O

    475,700       2,706,651  

Grupo Financiero Inbursa SAB de CV,
Class O(b)

    525,300       967,343  

Grupo Mexico SAB de CV, Series B

    601,029       2,376,343  

Grupo Televisa SAB, CPO

    465,400       733,755  

Industrias Penoles SAB de CV

    30,590       307,738  

Kimberly-Clark de Mexico SAB de CV, Class A

    388,100       571,522  

Operadora De Sites Mexicanos SAB de CV

    161,000       188,441  

Orbia Advance Corp. SAB de CV

    168,400       371,404  

Promotora y Operadora de Infraestructura SAB de CV

    17,130       123,558  

Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV

    988,100       3,579,078  
   

 

 

 
      24,882,138  
Netherlands — 2.9%            

ABN AMRO Bank NV, CVA(c)

    76,945       784,677  

Adyen NV(b)(c)

    3,751       6,747,193  

Aegon NV

    322,396       1,416,029  

AerCap Holdings NV(b)

    24,416       1,095,302  

Akzo Nobel NV

    34,037       2,290,707  

Argenx SE(b)

    8,738       3,192,004  

ASM International NV

    8,792       2,700,653  

ASML Holding NV

    73,438       42,209,069  

Davide Campari-Milano NV

    93,835       1,041,743  

Euronext NV(c)

    15,514       1,264,058  

EXOR NV

    20,275       1,425,990  

Heineken Holding NV

    21,565       1,704,039  

Heineken NV

    46,732       4,607,159  

IMCD NV

    10,335       1,655,139  

ING Groep NV

    715,175       6,947,084  

Just Eat Takeaway.com NV(b)(c)

    34,363       629,848  

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV

    187,894       5,174,361  

Koninklijke DSM NV

    31,948       5,116,442  

Koninklijke KPN NV

    644,773       2,127,100  

Koninklijke Philips NV

    159,154       3,293,891  

NN Group NV

    48,007       2,252,603  

OCI NV

    19,065       661,873  

Prosus NV, Class N

    151,236       9,865,879  

Randstad NV

    21,274       1,075,251  

Universal Music Group NV

    131,386       2,974,119  

Wolters Kluwer NV

    48,290       5,244,403  
   

 

 

 
          117,496,616  
New Zealand — 0.2%            

Auckland International Airport Ltd.(b)

    228,695       1,073,882  

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp. Ltd.

    95,334       1,274,866  

Mercury NZ Ltd.

    112,036       428,528  

Meridian Energy Ltd.

    213,089       668,725  

Spark New Zealand Ltd.

    411,841       1,324,306  

Xero Ltd.(b)

    24,000       1,581,088  
   

 

 

 
      6,351,395  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments   (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Norway — 0.5%            

Adevinta ASA(b)

    55,356     $ 420,947  

Aker BP ASA

    52,970       1,840,514  

DNB Bank ASA

    174,282       3,437,846  

Equinor ASA

    179,461       6,909,945  

Gjensidige Forsikring ASA

    46,724       977,268  

Mowi ASA

    77,549       1,789,450  

Norsk Hydro ASA

    252,678       1,711,952  

Orkla ASA

    138,902       1,199,040  

Salmar ASA

    11,394       816,137  

Telenor ASA

    116,567       1,415,607  

Yara International ASA

    33,390       1,422,993  
   

 

 

 
      21,941,699  
Peru — 0.1%            

Cia. de Minas Buenaventura SAA, ADR

    32,820       178,541  

Credicorp Ltd.

    12,713       1,645,062  

Southern Copper Corp.

    14,677       730,915  
   

 

 

 
      2,554,518  
Philippines — 0.2%            

Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc.

    288,830       298,887  

ACEN Corp.

    1,977,470       300,708  

Ayala Corp.

    36,090       406,459  

Ayala Land Inc.

    1,600,620       734,581  

Bank of the Philippine Islands

    303,616       512,472  

BDO Unibank Inc.

    372,090       807,697  

Globe Telecom Inc.

    3,265       122,163  

GT Capital Holdings Inc.

    13,910       114,502  

International Container Terminal Services Inc.

    223,620       787,806  

JG Summit Holdings Inc.

    751,120       701,633  

Jollibee Foods Corp.

    115,970       423,438  

Metro Pacific Investments Corp.

    1,820,000       121,867  

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co.

    636,198       561,172  

Monde Nissin Corp.(b)(c)

    1,364,100       352,660  

PLDT Inc.

    17,210       519,319  

SM Investments Corp.

    36,055       507,700  

SM Prime Holdings Inc.

    2,027,000       1,347,092  

Universal Robina Corp.

    111,110       223,752  
   

 

 

 
      8,843,908  
Poland — 0.2%            

Allegro.eu SA (b)(c)

    63,047       342,907  

Bank Polska Kasa Opieki SA

    31,365       496,762  

CD Projekt SA

    12,477       245,362  

Cyfrowy Polsat SA

    79,245       341,567  

Dino Polska SA(b)(c)

    7,565       591,505  

KGHM Polska Miedz SA

    26,758       670,762  

LPP SA

    188       402,782  

mBank SA(b)

    2,587       123,749  

Orange Polska SA

    74,090       96,143  

PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna SA(b)

    134,195       300,023  

Polski Koncern Naftowy ORLEN SA

    53,558       874,866  

Polskie Gornictwo Naftowe i Gazownictwo SA(b)

    340,999       509,555  

Powszechna Kasa Oszczednosci Bank Polski SA(b)

    150,959       854,351  

Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen SA

    97,952       641,666  

Santander Bank Polska SA

    8,296       421,253  
   

 

 

 
          6,913,253  
Portugal — 0.1%            

EDP - Energias de Portugal SA

    529,735       2,679,878  

Galp Energia SGPS SA

    95,083       1,003,656  

Jeronimo Martins SGPS SA

    47,623       1,102,327  
   

 

 

 
      4,785,861  
Security   Shares     Value  
Qatar — 0.3%            

Barwa Real Estate Co.

    298,500     $ 292,735  

Commercial Bank PSQC (The)

    485,260       967,217  

Industries Qatar QSC

    290,072       1,351,100  

Masraf Al Rayan QSC

    1,046,959       1,253,862  

Mesaieed Petrochemical Holding Co.

    791,706       588,937  

Ooredoo QPSC

    223,574       567,405  

Qatar Electricity & Water Co. QSC

    128,076       644,007  

Qatar Fuel QSC

    91,366       442,043  

Qatar International Islamic Bank QSC

    91,702       295,919  

Qatar Islamic Bank SAQ

    256,454       1,791,134  

Qatar National Bank QPSC

    815,639       4,469,426  
   

 

 

 
          12,663,785  
Russia — 0.0%            

Alrosa PJSC(d)

    504,040       81  

Gazprom PJSC(b)(d)

    2,086,234       334  

Inter RAO UES PJSC(d)

    5,597,000       897  

LUKOIL PJSC(b)(d)

    71,534       11  

Magnit PJSC(d)

    10,825       2  

Magnit PJSC, GDR(d)

    4        

MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC(d)

    11,400       2  

Mobile TeleSystems PJSC(d)

    193,438       31  

Moscow Exchange MICEX-Rates PJSC(b)(d)

    287,200       46  

Novatek PJSC, GDR(d)

    16,226       162  

Novolipetsk Steel PJSC(d)

    223,890       36  

Ozon Holdings PLC, GDR(b)(d)

    8,288       1  

PhosAgro PJSC(b)(d)

    187       2  

PhosAgro PJSC, GDR(d)

    28,993       290  

Polymetal International PLC(d)

    52,614       8  

Polyus PJSC(d)

    5,198       1  

Rosneft Oil Co. PJSC(d)

    165,180       27  

Sberbank of Russia PJSC(b)(d)

    1,882,550       302  

Severstal PAO(b)(d)

    30,098       5  

Surgutneftegas PJSC(d)

    1,575,550       253  

Tatneft PJSC(d)

    206,881       33  

TCS Group Holding PLC, GDR(b)(d)

    20,990       3  

United Co. RUSAL International PJSC(b)(d)

    563,790       90  

VK Co. Ltd.(b)(d)

    21,979       4  

VTB Bank PJSC(d)

    493,800,000       79  

X5 Retail Group NV, GDR(d)(e)

    16,185       3  

Yandex NV(b)(d)

    54,504       9  
   

 

 

 
      2,712  
Saudi Arabia — 1.3%            

ACWA Power Co.

    13,781       644,400  

Advanced Petrochemical Co.

    32,146       421,575  

Al Rajhi Bank

    367,660       8,858,813  

Alinma Bank

    183,671       1,873,862  

Almarai Co. JSC

    22,336       311,559  

Arab National Bank

    115,727       957,119  

Bank AlBilad(b)

    117,666       1,558,445  

Bank Al-Jazira

    92,522       651,914  

Banque Saudi Fransi

    126,997       1,740,870  

Bupa Arabia for Cooperative Insurance Co.

    9,260       397,638  

Dar Al Arkan Real Estate Development Co.(b)

    80,350       271,374  

Dr Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Services Group Co.

    14,192       778,676  

Elm Co.

    6,833       543,991  

Emaar Economic City(b)

    44,738       121,272  

Etihad Etisalat Co.

    70,959       716,481  

Jarir Marketing Co.

    20,507       893,527  

Mouwasat Medical Services Co.

    8,065       531,032  
 

 

 

S C H E D U L E   O F   I N V E S T M E N T S

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Schedule of Investments   (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Saudi Arabia (continued)            

National Industrialization Co.(b)

    52,344     $ 232,207  

Rabigh Refining & Petrochemical Co.(b)

    79,475       394,823  

Riyad Bank

    246,230       2,397,651  

SABIC Agri-Nutrients Co.

    41,688       1,487,672  

Sahara International Petrochemical Co.

    84,124       1,073,674  

Saudi Arabian Mining Co.(b)

    172,845       2,628,269  

Saudi Arabian Oil Co.(c)

    406,425       4,343,634  

Saudi Basic Industries Corp.

    157,791       4,204,078  

Saudi British Bank (The)

    145,659       1,639,787  

Saudi Electricity Co.

    195,999       1,297,091  

Saudi Industrial Investment Group

    52,301       390,445  

Saudi Investment Bank (The)

    82,254       461,077  

Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co.(b)

    120,189       488,527  

Saudi National Bank (The)

    390,102       7,322,893  

Saudi Research & Media Group(b)

    6,344       328,131  

Saudi Telecom Co.

    102,643       2,759,926  

Savola Group (The)

    35,892       319,282  

Yanbu National Petrochemical Co.

    43,229       574,782  
   

 

 

 
      53,616,497  
Singapore — 0.9%            

Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust

    598,777       1,288,843  

BOC Aviation Ltd.(c)

    32,300       274,893  

CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust

    977,821       1,544,683  

Capitaland Investment Ltd/Singapore

    420,000       1,195,038  

City Developments Ltd.

    62,800       352,825  

DBS Group Holdings Ltd.

    326,900       7,459,317  

Genting Singapore Ltd.

    1,157,200       675,849  

Grab Holdings Ltd., Class A(a)(b)

    198,225       584,764  

Keppel Corp. Ltd.

    278,600       1,391,936  

Mapletree Commercial Trust

    381,300       525,230  

Mapletree Logistics Trust

    529,097       675,283  

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd.

    606,675       5,141,387  

Sea Ltd., ADR(a)(b)

    64,756       4,942,178  

Singapore Airlines Ltd.(b)

    258,950       1,024,445  

Singapore Exchange Ltd.

    121,400       870,267  

Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd.

    283,200       825,743  

Singapore Telecommunications Ltd.

    1,492,100       2,821,670  

United Overseas Bank Ltd.

    216,400       4,317,468  

UOL Group Ltd.

    70,400       380,363  

Venture Corp. Ltd.

    57,300       730,014  

Wilmar International Ltd.

    349,600       1,018,702  
   

 

 

 
          38,040,898  
South Africa — 1.0%            

Absa Group Ltd.

    136,311       1,396,846  

Anglo American Platinum Ltd.

    10,598       812,978  

AngloGold Ashanti Ltd.

    80,226       1,182,462  

Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Ltd.

    80,140       702,365  

Bid Corp. Ltd.

    69,815       1,285,403  

Bidvest Group Ltd. (The)

    66,772       858,876  

Capitec Bank Holdings Ltd.

    14,562       1,749,999  

Clicks Group Ltd.

    52,513       884,095  

Discovery Ltd.(b)

    90,010       695,556  

Exxaro Resources Ltd.

    59,355       721,473  

FirstRand Ltd.

    926,803       3,666,222  

Gold Fields Ltd.

    167,267       1,547,036  

Growthpoint Properties Ltd.

    809,370       659,866  

Harmony Gold Mining Co. Ltd.

    117,215       374,434  

Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd.

    151,690       1,681,865  

Kumba Iron Ore Ltd.

    11,489       342,380  
Security   Shares     Value  
South Africa (continued)            

Mr. Price Group Ltd.

    56,655     $ 616,862  

MTN Group Ltd.

    317,366       2,663,584  

MultiChoice Group

    72,415       518,582  

Naspers Ltd., Class N

    39,805       5,623,906  

Nedbank Group Ltd.

    71,530       935,022  

NEPI Rockcastle S.A.

    89,182       491,948  

Northam Platinum Holdings Ltd.(b)

    72,418       768,711  

Old Mutual Ltd.

    914,207       623,568  

Reinet Investments SCA

    24,680       429,108  

Remgro Ltd.

    95,286       784,642  

Sanlam Ltd.

    281,916       925,858  

Sasol Ltd.(b)

    107,534       2,258,942  

Shoprite Holdings Ltd.

    89,565       1,211,814  

Sibanye Stillwater Ltd.

    478,793       1,176,173  

SPAR Group Ltd. (The)

    22,459       181,429  

Standard Bank Group Ltd.

    227,409       2,190,893  

Vodacom Group Ltd.

    103,992       864,029  

Woolworths Holdings Ltd.

    225,047       717,783  
   

 

 

 
          41,544,710  
South Korea — 3.2%            

Alteogen Inc.(b)

    6,929       349,400  

Amorepacific Corp.

    5,595       556,811  

AMOREPACIFIC Group

    7,503       213,509  

BGF retail Co. Ltd.(a)

    1,851       257,868  

Celltrion Healthcare Co. Ltd.

    17,435       973,613  

Celltrion Inc.

    18,134       2,654,916  

Celltrion Pharm Inc.(b)

    3,855       251,740  

Cheil Worldwide Inc.

    6,115       107,379  

CJ CheilJedang Corp.

    2,015       607,349  

CJ Corp.

    3,698       227,237  

CJ ENM Co. Ltd.

    2,229       174,842  

CJ Logistics Corp.(b)

    888       79,696  

Coway Co. Ltd.

    10,797       532,630  

DB Insurance Co. Ltd.

    10,790       502,169  

Doosan Bobcat Inc.

    7,784       186,969  

Doosan Enerbility Co. Ltd.

    70,956       1,029,426  

Ecopro BM Co. Ltd.(a)

    9,780       904,382  

E-MART Inc.

    3,768       328,381  

F&F Co. Ltd./New

    3,305       381,488  

Green Cross Corp.

    1,109       147,866  

GS Engineering & Construction Corp.

    9,380       215,640  

GS Holdings Corp.

    8,060       258,359  

Hana Financial Group Inc.

    51,061       1,463,229  

Hankook Tire & Technology Co. Ltd.

    17,177       460,440  

Hanmi Pharm Co. Ltd.

    1,536       366,070  

Hanon Systems

    28,015       229,951  

Hanwha Solutions Corp.(b)

    20,157       681,011  

HD Hyundai Co. Ltd.

    11,406       500,147  

HLB Inc.(b)

    21,199       687,355  

HMM Co. Ltd.

    50,063       961,228  

Hotel Shilla Co. Ltd.

    6,877       380,909  

HYBE Co. Ltd.(b)

    3,260       442,682  

Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd.

    15,436       501,923  

Hyundai Glovis Co. Ltd.

    3,753       526,743  

Hyundai Mobis Co. Ltd.

    11,662       2,052,595  

Hyundai Motor Co.

    25,141       3,801,650  

Hyundai Steel Co.

    18,071       475,341  

Iljin Materials Co. Ltd.

    4,764       270,773  

Industrial Bank of Korea

    55,268       399,992  

Kakao Corp.

    57,535       3,322,432  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments   (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
South Korea (continued)            

Kakao Games Corp.(b)

    6,862     $ 268,990  

KakaoBank Corp.(b)

    19,668       469,102  

Kangwon Land Inc.(b)

    22,242       444,590  

KB Financial Group Inc.

    73,198       2,722,375  

Kia Corp.

    47,986       3,004,278  

Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd.

    17,223       757,457  

Korea Electric Power Corp.(b)

    46,119       794,303  

Korea Investment Holdings Co. Ltd.

    7,896       384,208  

Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co. Ltd.(b)

    7,960       520,167  

Korea Zinc Co. Ltd.

    1,608       591,156  

Korean Air Lines Co. Ltd.(b)

    29,434       575,116  

Krafton Inc.(b)

    4,203       758,501  

KT&G Corp.

    17,745       1,118,450  

Kumho Petrochemical Co. Ltd.

    2,949       294,588  

L&F Co. Ltd.(b)

    4,603       814,525  

LG Chem Ltd.

    8,776       4,087,461  

LG Corp.

    17,600       1,098,517  

LG Display Co. Ltd.

    45,706       540,351  

LG Electronics Inc.

    20,020       1,460,305  

LG Energy Solution(a)(b)

    3,837       1,251,181  

LG H&H Co. Ltd.

    1,607       965,854  

LG Innotek Co. Ltd.

    2,572       721,136  

LG Uplus Corp.

    22,753       219,250  

Lotte Chemical Corp.

    2,944       400,553  

Lotte Shopping Co. Ltd.

    1,736       127,716  

Meritz Securities Co. Ltd.

    64,729       241,593  

Mirae Asset Securities Co. Ltd.

    51,832       263,403  

NAVER Corp.(a)

    22,911       4,583,145  

NCSoft Corp.

    3,075       883,414  

Netmarble Corp.(c)

    4,617       256,772  

NH Investment & Securities Co. Ltd.

    3,839       29,430  

Orion Corp./Republic of Korea

    5,639       436,551  

Pan Ocean Co. Ltd.

    58,690       255,474  

Pearl Abyss Corp.(b)

    6,796       279,981  

POSCO Chemical Co. Ltd.

    5,310       538,920  

POSCO Holdings Inc.

    12,843       2,398,531  

S-1 Corp.

    2,714       133,192  

Samsung Biologics Co. Ltd.(b)(c)

    3,224       2,147,399  

Samsung C&T Corp.

    14,186       1,316,939  

Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co. Ltd.

    10,264       1,130,265  

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

    860,715           40,742,066  

Samsung Engineering Co. Ltd.(b)

    29,559       447,418  

Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Co. Ltd.

    5,745       872,791  

Samsung Heavy Industries Co. Ltd.(b)

    120,787       523,637  

Samsung Life Insurance Co. Ltd.

    13,674       639,216  

Samsung SDI Co. Ltd.

    10,076       4,428,901  

Samsung SDS Co. Ltd.

    6,856       719,109  

Samsung Securities Co. Ltd.

    11,784       317,850  

Seegene Inc.

    7,748       237,643  

Shinhan Financial Group Co. Ltd.

    75,805       2,087,610  

SK Biopharmaceuticals Co. Ltd.(b)

    7,192       432,389  

SK Bioscience Co. Ltd.(a)(b)

    4,492       422,801  

SK Chemicals Co. Ltd.

    2,238       181,436  

SK Hynix Inc.

    98,845       7,472,365  

SK IE Technology Co. Ltd.(b)(c)

    4,780       302,595  

SK Inc.

    6,811       1,155,292  

SK Innovation Co. Ltd.(b)

    9,638       1,396,288  

SK Square Co. Ltd.(b)

    18,085       595,501  

SK Telecom Co. Ltd.

    6,071       250,583  

SKC Co. Ltd.

    4,391       461,530  
Security   Shares     Value  
South Korea (continued)            

S-Oil Corp.

    9,294     $ 662,433  

Woori Financial Group Inc.

    87,509       803,043  

Yuhan Corp.

    13,146       585,259  
   

 

 

 
      133,489,036  
Spain — 1.5%            

Acciona SA

    3,492       718,551  

ACS Actividades de Construccion y Servicios SA

    49,736       1,195,537  

Aena SME SA(b)(c)

    12,406       1,569,230  

Amadeus IT Group SA(b)

    82,749       4,825,111  

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA

    1,208,679       5,477,333  

Banco Santander SA

    3,135,807       7,845,383  

CaixaBank SA

    821,678       2,467,280  

Cellnex Telecom SA(c)

    93,359       4,175,862  

EDP Renovaveis SA

    51,602       1,342,131  

Enagas SA

    22,741       448,877  

Endesa SA

    59,820       1,096,466  

Ferrovial SA

    99,843       2,673,608  

Grifols SA(a)

    54,138       789,961  

Iberdrola SA

    1,063,507       11,356,631  

Iberdrola SA, NVS

    29,542       314,916  

Industria de Diseno Textil SA

    202,056       4,907,325  

Naturgy Energy Group SA(a)

    31,771       931,910  

Red Electrica Corp. SA

    64,486       1,267,819  

Repsol SA

    263,587       3,283,834  

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy SA(b)

    48,079       884,618  

Telefonica SA

    971,008       4,334,279  
   

 

 

 
          61,906,662  
Sweden — 2.1%            

Alfa Laval AB

    55,369       1,655,633  

Assa Abloy AB, Class B

    186,907       4,415,869  

Atlas Copco AB, Class A

    482,489       5,639,987  

Atlas Copco AB, Class B

    293,725       3,051,124  

Boliden AB

    48,482       1,620,213  

Electrolux AB, Class B

    43,223       623,441  

Embracer Group AB(a)(b)

    111,957       853,171  

Epiroc AB, Class A

    127,292       2,250,737  

Epiroc AB, Class B

    66,808       1,061,150  

EQT AB

    55,331       1,501,866  

Essity AB, Class B

    112,449       2,862,398  

Evolution AB(c)

    32,545       3,157,867  

Fastighets AB Balder, Class B(b)

    121,680       777,301  

Getinge AB, Class B

    44,368       1,001,205  

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB, Class B

    133,664       1,710,169  

Hexagon AB, Class B

    357,988       4,215,145  

Holmen AB, Class B

    14,938       613,831  

Husqvarna AB, Class B

    94,503       753,164  

Industrivarden AB, Class A

    24,643       642,986  

Industrivarden AB, Class C

    26,210       676,224  

Indutrade AB

    49,982       1,174,755  

Investment AB Latour, Class B

    29,344       730,118  

Investor AB, Class A

    58,596       1,204,750  

Investor AB, Class B

    369,356       6,892,818  

Kinnevik AB, Class B(b)

    45,383       817,433  

L E Lundbergforetagen AB, Class B

    12,793       607,149  

Lifco AB, Class B

    45,561       886,890  

Nibe Industrier AB, Class B

    265,830       2,677,999  

Sagax AB, Class B

    35,858       924,136  

Sandvik AB

    202,840       3,737,566  

Securitas AB, Class B

    51,896       524,789  
 

 

 

S C H E D U L E   O F   I N V E S T M E N T S

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Schedule of Investments   (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Sweden (continued)            

Sinch AB(a)(b)(c)

    104,009     $ 263,703  

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB, Class A

    294,210       3,187,302  

Skanska AB, Class B

    61,903       1,056,062  

SKF AB, Class B

    58,821       989,924  

Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA, Class B

    113,978       1,666,310  

Svenska Handelsbanken AB, Class A

    260,093       2,338,733  

Swedbank AB, Class A

    161,419       2,235,678  

Swedish Match AB

    293,123       3,068,564  

Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB(b)

    29,676       651,714  

Tele2 AB, Class B

    99,596       1,137,748  

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Class B

    533,365       4,056,904  

Telia Co. AB

    455,052       1,681,120  

Volvo AB, Class B

    285,338       5,122,965  

Volvo Car AB, Class B(a)(b)

    101,801       757,987  
   

 

 

 
          87,476,598  
Switzerland — 6.7%            

ABB Ltd., Registered

    298,264       9,067,106  

Adecco Group AG, Registered

    28,850       1,016,299  

Alcon Inc.

    93,959       7,394,957  

Bachem Holding AG, Class A

    6,250       421,459  

Baloise Holding AG, Registered

    7,963       1,268,737  

Barry Callebaut AG, Registered

    585       1,296,162  

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG, Participation Certificates, NVS

    191       2,112,204  

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG, Registered

    19       2,191,120  

Cie. Financiere Richemont SA, Class A, Registered

    95,406       11,503,817  

Clariant AG, Registered

    37,067       694,470  

Coca-Cola HBC AG, Class DI

    36,352       894,681  

Credit Suisse Group AG, Registered

    489,066       2,844,685  

EMS-Chemie Holding AG, Registered

    1,198       951,313  

Geberit AG, Registered

    6,755       3,557,701  

Givaudan SA, Registered

    1,661       5,806,120  

Holcim AG

    94,936       4,451,420  

Julius Baer Group Ltd.

    40,135       2,075,383  

Kuehne + Nagel International AG, Registered

    10,001       2,693,483  

Logitech International SA, Registered

    31,923       1,796,057  

Lonza Group AG, Registered

    13,599       8,264,810  

Nestle SA, Registered

    504,738       61,844,170  

Novartis AG, Registered

    394,533       33,902,075  

Partners Group Holding AG

    4,202       4,587,516  

Roche Holding AG, Bearer

    5,918       2,412,559  

Roche Holding AG, NVS

    125,315       41,605,146  

Schindler Holding AG, Participation Certificates, NVS

    7,604       1,486,269  

Schindler Holding AG, Registered

    3,869       734,672  

SGS SA, Registered

    1,053       2,569,812  

Siemens Energy AG(b)

    71,901       1,194,814  

Sika AG, Registered

    26,110       6,451,453  

Sonova Holding AG, Registered

    10,121       3,645,400  

STMicroelectronics NV

    124,499       4,711,481  

Straumann Holding AG

    20,139       2,723,810  

Swatch Group AG (The), Bearer

    5,589       1,487,886  

Swatch Group AG (The), Registered

    8,721       435,515  

Swiss Life Holding AG, Registered

    6,003       3,180,007  

Swiss Prime Site AG, Registered

    14,747       1,342,915  

Swiss Re AG

    54,363       4,079,225  

Swisscom AG, Registered

    4,693       2,537,211  

Temenos AG, Registered

    12,072       958,185  

UBS Group AG, Registered

    637,665       10,419,652  

VAT Group AG(c)

    5,049       1,470,124  

Vifor Pharma AG (b)

    8,881       1,551,621  
Security   Shares     Value  
Switzerland (continued)            

Zurich Insurance Group AG

    27,087     $ 11,824,243  
   

 

 

 
          277,457,745  
Taiwan — 4.2%            

Accton Technology Corp.

    109,000       909,700  

Acer Inc.

    598,792       454,320  

Advantech Co. Ltd.

    65,793       756,901  

Airtac International Group

    26,928       738,143  

ASE Technology Holding Co. Ltd.

    585,762       1,706,935  

Asia Cement Corp.

    362,440       502,924  

ASMedia Technology Inc.

    8,000       262,325  

Asustek Computer Inc.

    116,000       1,094,301  

AUO Corp.

    1,530,000       687,030  

Catcher Technology Co. Ltd.

    120,000       685,371  

Cathay Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

    1,414,281       2,157,565  

Chailease Holding Co. Ltd.

    242,827       1,726,928  

Chang Hwa Commercial Bank Ltd.

    827,808       492,907  

Cheng Shin Rubber Industry Co. Ltd.

    371,000       440,283  

China Development Financial Holding Corp.

    2,947,358       1,275,884  

China Steel Corp.

    2,128,288       1,981,577  

Chunghwa Telecom Co. Ltd.

    685,000       2,779,469  

Compal Electronics Inc.

    734,000       560,540  

CTBC Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

    3,016,036       2,317,129  

Delta Electronics Inc.

    348,000       3,026,597  

E Ink Holdings Inc.

    169,000       1,111,815  

E.Sun Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

    2,296,113       2,116,529  

Eclat Textile Co. Ltd.

    35,000       478,539  

eMemory Technology Inc.

    14,000       556,535  

Evergreen Marine Corp. Taiwan Ltd.

    470,000       1,510,288  

Far Eastern New Century Corp.

    535,000       544,331  

Far EasTone Telecommunications Co. Ltd.

    283,000       713,520  

Feng TAY Enterprise Co. Ltd.

    82,600       462,735  

First Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

    1,905,817       1,721,492  

Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Corp.

    633,340       1,484,749  

Formosa Petrochemical Corp.

    229,000       647,589  

Formosa Plastics Corp.

    678,960       2,094,137  

Fubon Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

    1,269,330       2,384,325  

Giant Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    61,000       499,089  

Globalwafers Co. Ltd.

    43,000       651,378  

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd.

    2,280,377       8,334,198  

Hotai Motor Co. Ltd.

    50,000       1,012,647  

Hua Nan Financial Holdings Co. Ltd.

    1,567,243       1,212,444  

Innolux Corp.

    1,737,688       601,816  

Inventec Corp.

    534,000       424,125  

Largan Precision Co. Ltd.

    17,000       1,192,426  

Lite-On Technology Corp.

    385,000       844,764  

MediaTek Inc.

    271,000       6,243,861  

Mega Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

    1,971,195       2,335,103  

Micro-Star International Co. Ltd.

    136,000       538,410  

momo.com Inc.

    13,200       361,827  

Nan Ya Plastics Corp.

    919,840       2,072,964  

Nan Ya Printed Circuit Board Corp.

    50,000       405,088  

Nanya Technology Corp.

    248,000       435,696  

Nien Made Enterprise Co. Ltd.

    45,000       432,266  

Novatek Microelectronics Corp.

    102,000       908,697  

Parade Technologies Ltd.

    16,000       602,534  

Pegatron Corp.

    348,000       724,461  

Pou Chen Corp.

    391,000       351,074  

Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp.

    511,000       605,714  

President Chain Store Corp.

    76,000       718,610  

Quanta Computer Inc.

    506,000       1,436,502  
 

 

 

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iShares® MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Taiwan (continued)            

Realtek Semiconductor Corp.

    81,000     $ 931,479  

Ruentex Development Co. Ltd.

    298,000       547,516  

Shanghai Commercial & Savings Bank Ltd. (The)

    555,000       931,685  

Shin Kong Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

    2,368,983       677,172  

Silergy Corp.

    58,000       1,085,433  

SinoPac Financial Holdings Co. Ltd.

    2,005,600       1,135,933  

Synnex Technology International Corp.

    281,750       522,694  

Taishin Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

    1,928,723       1,015,283  

Taiwan Cement Corp.

    953,553       1,237,396  

Taiwan Cooperative Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

    1,877,167       1,721,055  

Taiwan High Speed Rail Corp.

    378,000       369,420  

Taiwan Mobile Co. Ltd.

    234,000       794,076  

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    4,438,000       76,109,770  

Unimicron Technology Corp.

    224,000       1,194,972  

Uni-President Enterprises Corp.

    789,972       1,859,700  

United Microelectronics Corp.

    2,177,000       2,928,629  

Vanguard International Semiconductor Corp.

    179,000       431,128  

Voltronic Power Technology Corp.

    16,000       785,875  

Walsin Lihwa Corp.

    482,000       548,340  

Wan Hai Lines Ltd.

    134,435       483,055  

Win Semiconductors Corp.

    77,000       409,031  

Winbond Electronics Corp.

    680,000       529,395  

Wiwynn Corp.

    20,000       494,730  

WPG Holdings Ltd.

    368,000       618,301  

Yageo Corp.

    74,000       854,408  

Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp.

    316,000       952,988  

Yuanta Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

    1,736,829       1,164,193  

Zhen Ding Technology Holding Ltd.

    141,000       534,059  
   

 

 

 
          174,196,823  
Thailand — 0.5%            

Advanced Info Service PCL, NVDR(a)

    239,600       1,316,992  

Airports of Thailand PCL, NVDR(b)

    860,400       1,657,811  

Asset World Corp. PCL, NVDR

    1,736,000       238,704  

B Grimm Power PCL, NVDR(a)

    276,400       287,193  

Bangkok Commercial Asset Management PCL, NVDR(a)

    541,900       250,870  

Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL, NVDR

    1,802,600       1,318,315  

Bangkok Expressway & Metro PCL, NVDR

    2,720,700       646,330  

Berli Jucker PCL, NVDR

    355,100       315,050  

BTS Group Holdings PCL, NVDR

    3,075,000       724,444  

Central Pattana PCL, NVDR

    519,300       904,541  

Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL, NVDR(a)

    1,115,700       766,837  

CP ALL PCL, NVDR

    1,118,200       1,870,901  

Delta Electronics Thailand PCL, NVDR

    62,600       812,484  

Global Power Synergy PCL, NVDR(a)

    182,300       338,164  

Indorama Ventures PCL, NVDR

    468,988       561,365  

Intouch Holdings PCL, NVDR

    260,700       500,818  

Krungthai Card PCL, NVDR(a)

    242,100       381,033  

Land & Houses PCL, NVDR

    1,592,700       369,462  

Minor International PCL, NVDR(b)

    730,520       671,907  

Osotspa PCL, NVDR

    340,300       290,602  

PTT Exploration & Production PCL, NVDR

    264,399       1,188,750  

PTT Global Chemical PCL, NVDR

    436,701       530,344  

PTT Public Company Ltd., NVDR

    2,052,800       1,956,213  

SCB X PCL, NVS

    235,200       648,541  

Siam Cement PCL (The), NVDR

    138,000       1,404,196  

Srisawad Corp. PCL, NVDR(a)

    230,000       316,388  

Thai Oil PCL, NVDR

    462,800       654,164  
Security   Shares     Value  
Thailand (continued)            

True Corp. PCL, NVDR

    3,126,534     $ 405,608  
   

 

 

 
      21,328,027  
Turkey — 0.1%            

Akbank TAS

    445,571       214,622  

Aselsan Elektronik Sanayi Ve Ticaret AS

    121,957       151,276  

BIM Birlesik Magazalar AS

    85,634       440,203  

Eregli Demir ve Celik Fabrikalari TAS

    297,963       461,551  

Ford Otomotiv Sanayi AS

    14,621       248,730  

KOC Holding AS

    178,018       367,961  

Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS

    216,428       205,639  

Turkiye Is Bankasi AS, Class C

    470,939       138,035  

Turkiye Petrol Rafinerileri AS(b)

    24,861       372,400  

Turkiye Sise ve Cam Fabrikalari AS

    378,112       460,492  
   

 

 

 
      3,060,909  
United Arab Emirates — 0.4%            

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC

    587,583       1,460,473  

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank PJSC

    250,949       621,908  

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. for Distribution PJSC

    513,268       598,516  

Aldar Properties PJSC

    830,179       1,109,049  

Emaar Properties PJSC

    845,686       1,269,115  

Emirates NBD Bank PJSC

    401,915       1,512,648  

Emirates Telecommunications Group Co. PJSC

    627,769       4,768,385  

First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC

    778,833       4,121,970  
   

 

 

 
          15,462,064  
United Kingdom — 9.4%            

3i Group PLC

    173,576       2,696,980  

abrdn PLC

    416,796       845,022  

Admiral Group PLC

    32,707       764,414  

Anglo American PLC

    228,056       8,243,050  

Antofagasta PLC

    68,197       970,353  

Ashtead Group PLC

    81,546       4,590,201  

Associated British Foods PLC

    65,476       1,337,371  

AstraZeneca PLC

    279,484       36,763,663  

Auto Trader Group PLC(c)

    179,820       1,386,325  

AVEVA Group PLC

    21,596       624,783  

Aviva PLC

    524,419       2,539,669  

BAE Systems PLC

    582,364       5,473,487  

Barclays PLC

    3,075,088       5,890,524  

Barratt Developments PLC

    192,124       1,178,046  

Berkeley Group Holdings PLC

    20,567       1,065,853  

BP PLC

    3,520,627       17,230,863  

British American Tobacco PLC

    393,878       15,433,571  

British Land Co. PLC (The)

    176,599       1,061,843  

BT Group PLC

    1,296,770       2,560,242  

Bunzl PLC

    62,977       2,363,568  

Burberry Group PLC

    76,058       1,672,025  

CNH Industrial NV

    195,104       2,513,458  

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC

    38,419       2,079,236  

Compass Group PLC

    321,368       7,531,720  

Croda International PLC

    25,404       2,323,196  

DCC PLC

    18,595       1,214,055  

Diageo PLC

    415,670       19,691,060  

Entain PLC(b)

    107,621       1,583,649  

Experian PLC

    167,826       5,875,966  

Ferguson PLC

    39,656       4,988,673  

GSK PLC

    730,752       15,353,248  

Haleon PLC(b)

    913,440       3,245,945  

Halma PLC

    68,889       1,940,112  

Hargreaves Lansdown PLC

    63,114       653,404  
 

 

 

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(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

 

 
United Kingdom (continued)            

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC

    27,631     $ 584,036  

HSBC Holdings PLC

    3,664,377       22,953,500  

Imperial Brands PLC

    168,607       3,701,991  

Informa PLC(b)

    264,986       1,927,149  

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC

    32,947       1,952,936  

Intertek Group PLC

    29,353       1,568,777  

J Sainsbury PLC

    332,034       895,685  

JD Sports Fashion PLC

    466,413       740,833  

Johnson Matthey PLC

    34,349       898,037  

Kingfisher PLC

    390,380       1,235,112  

Land Securities Group PLC

    114,427       1,022,523  

Legal & General Group PLC

    1,023,496       3,268,552  

Lloyds Banking Group PLC

    12,792,395       7,082,613  

London Stock Exchange Group PLC

    59,139       5,771,533  

M&G PLC

    476,604       1,242,364  

Melrose Industries PLC

    805,346       1,585,291  

Mondi PLC

    89,041       1,689,750  

National Grid PLC

    646,356       8,900,059  

NatWest Group PLC

    957,429       2,907,957  

Next PLC

    24,514       2,040,834  

NMC Health PLC, NVS(d)

    14,180        

Ocado Group PLC(a)(b)

    95,880       985,671  

Pearson PLC

    131,963       1,221,351  

Persimmon PLC

    60,234       1,389,370  

Phoenix Group Holdings PLC

    84,781       667,957  

Prudential PLC

    488,404       6,024,163  

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC

    128,701       10,439,547  

RELX PLC

    349,395       10,345,390  

Rentokil Initial PLC

    348,845       2,303,409  

Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC(b)

    1,537,239       1,680,108  

Sage Group PLC (The)

    188,731       1,626,505  

Schroders PLC

    22,474       815,170  

Segro PLC

    213,647       2,858,165  

Severn Trent PLC

    38,530       1,385,224  

Shell PLC

    1,376,798       36,727,894  

Smith & Nephew PLC

    159,989       2,051,244  

Smiths Group PLC

    63,228       1,193,251  

Spirax-Sarco Engineering PLC

    12,496       1,823,278  

SSE PLC

    191,741       4,141,297  

St. James’s Place PLC

    91,844       1,379,595  

Standard Chartered PLC

    477,001       3,287,819  

Taylor Wimpey PLC

    643,164       1,001,071  

Tesco PLC

    1,371,515       4,398,635  

Unilever PLC

    460,356       22,420,666  

United Utilities Group PLC

    131,443       1,746,422  

Vodafone Group PLC

    4,880,043       7,191,510  

Whitbread PLC

    36,578       1,164,271  

WPP PLC

    208,487       2,250,072  
   

 

 

 
      388,174,162  
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks — 98.5%
(Cost: $4,229,633,087)

 

        4,065,193,744  
   

 

 

 

Preferred Stocks

   
Brazil — 0.4%            

Banco Bradesco SA, Preference Shares, NVS

    1,032,436       3,477,969  

Braskem SA, Class A, Preference Shares, NVS

    34,792       246,713  

Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA, Class B, Preference Shares, NVS

    120,655       1,103,690  
Security   Shares     Value  

 

 
Brazil (continued)            

Cia. Energetica de Minas Gerais, Preference Shares, NVS

    320,650     $ 696,568  

Gerdau SA, Preference Shares, NVS

    216,109       1,021,632  

Itau Unibanco Holding SA, Preference Shares, NVS

    862,182       3,935,900  

Itausa SA, Preference Shares, NVS

    815,021       1,359,392  

Petroleo Brasileiro SA, Preference Shares, NVS

    830,776       5,483,272  
   

 

 

 
      17,325,136  
Chile — 0.1%            

Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA, Class B, Preference Shares

    27,268       2,708,311  
   

 

 

 
Colombia — 0.0%            

Bancolombia SA, Preference Shares, NVS

    109,361       806,623  
   

 

 

 
Germany — 0.3%            

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, Preference Shares, NVS

    10,064       764,110  

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Preference Shares, NVS

    32,056       2,047,843  

Porsche Automobil Holding SE, Preference Shares, NVS

    28,578       2,068,525  

Sartorius AG, Preference Shares, NVS

    4,937       2,208,316  

Volkswagen AG, Preference Shares, NVS

    33,652       4,758,051  
   

 

 

 
      11,846,845  
Russia — 0.0%            

Surgutneftegas PJSC, Preference Shares, NVS(d)

    1,151,800       185  
   

 

 

 
South Korea — 0.2%            

Hyundai Motor Co.

   

Preference Shares, NVS

    4,535       329,363  

Series 2, Preference Shares, NVS

    6,468       470,465  

LG Chem Ltd., Preference Shares, NVS

    1,241       278,598  

LG H&H Co. Ltd., Preference Shares, NVS

    229       66,846  

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Preference Shares, NVS

    149,237       6,558,911  
   

 

 

 
      7,704,183  
   

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks — 1.0%
(Cost: $35,714,667)

 

    40,391,283  
   

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments — 99.5%
(Cost: $4,265,347,754)

 

    4,105,585,027  
   

 

 

 

Short-Term Securities

   
Money Market Funds — 1.0%            

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares, 1.93%(f)(g)(h)

    37,487,026       37,483,277  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 1.81%(f)(g)

    4,160,000       4,160,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Securities — 1.0%
(Cost: $41,635,645)

 

    41,643,277  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities — 100.5%
(Cost: $4,306,983,399)

 

    4,147,228,304  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.5)%

 

    (21,372,505
   

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

    $  4,125,855,799  
   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

All or a portion of this security is on loan.

(b) 

Non-income producing security.

 

 

 

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(c) 

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

(d) 

Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

(e) 

This security may be resold to qualified foreign investors and foreign institutional buyers under Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933.

(f) 

Affiliate of the Fund.

(g) 

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

(h) 

All or a portion of this security was purchased with the cash collateral from loaned securities.

        

 

Affiliates

Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended July 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

 

 
Affiliated Issuer  

Value at

07/31/21

   

Purchases

at Cost

   

Proceeds

from Sale

   

Net Realized

Gain (Loss)

   

Change in

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

   

Value at

07/31/22

   

Shares

Held at

07/31/22

    Income    

Capital

Gain

Distributions

from

Underlying

Funds

 

 

 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares

  $ 20,141,919     $ 17,363,016 (a)    $     $ (15,063   $ (6,595   $ 37,483,277       37,487,026     $ 384,856 (b)    $  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares

    4,700,000             (540,000 )(a)                  4,160,000       4,160,000       14,252        
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 
        $ (15,063   $ (6,595   $ 41,643,277       $ 399,108     $  
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Represents net amount purchased (sold).

 
  (b) 

All or a portion represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Futures Contracts

 

 

 
Description    Number of
Contracts
    Expiration
Date
    Notional
Amount
(000)
    Value/
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

 

 

Long Contracts

        

MSCI EAFE Index

     138       09/16/22     $ 13,470     $ 708,006  

MSCI Emerging Markets Index

     114       09/16/22       5,691       19,199  
        

 

 

 
         $ 727,205  
        

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

 

 
    

Commodity

Contracts

    

Credit

Contracts

    

Equity

Contracts

    

Foreign

Currency

Exchange

Contracts

    

Interest

Rate

Contracts

    

Other

Contracts

     Total  

 

 

Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments

                    

Futures contracts

                    

Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(a)

   $      $      $ 727,205      $      $      $      $ 727,205  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss).

 

 

 

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Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure (continued)

For the period ended July 31, 2022, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

 

 
    

Commodity

Contracts

    

Credit

Contracts

    

Equity

Contracts

    

Foreign

Currency

Exchange

Contracts

    

Interest

Rate

Contracts

    

Other

Contracts

     Total  

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from

                    

Futures contracts

   $      $      $ (3,678,003    $      $      $      $ (3,678,003
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on

                    

Futures contracts

   $      $      $ 1,131,957      $      $      $      $ 1,131,957  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

   

Futures contracts

  

Average notional value of contracts — long

   $ 18,508,821  

For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.

 

                                                                                                   

 

 
     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

 

 

Investments

                 

Assets

                 

Common Stocks

   $ 493,261,724        $ 3,571,657,769        $ 274,251        $ 4,065,193,744  

Preferred Stocks

     20,840,070          19,551,028          185          40,391,283  

Money Market Funds

     41,643,277                            41,643,277  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $ 555,745,071        $ 3,591,208,797        $ 274,436        $ 4,147,228,304  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments(a)

                 

Assets

                 

Futures Contracts

   $ 727,205        $        $        $ 727,205  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts. Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI EAFE ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Common Stocks

   
Australia — 8.7%            

Ampol Ltd.

    788,834     $ 18,688,661  

APA Group

    3,897,139       31,954,011  

Aristocrat Leisure Ltd.

    1,989,508       49,634,346  

ASX Ltd.

    639,118       39,724,226  

Aurizon Holdings Ltd.

    6,101,671       17,269,532  

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd.

    9,255,423       149,579,304  

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd., New

    617,028       9,872,593  

BHP Group Ltd.

    16,711,772       457,323,589  

BlueScope Steel Ltd.

    1,613,861       18,957,023  

Brambles Ltd.

    4,736,383       38,121,733  

Cochlear Ltd.

    216,543       32,638,851  

Coles Group Ltd.

    4,415,155       58,149,078  

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

    5,633,150       400,051,673  

Computershare Ltd.

    1,794,735       31,707,561  

CSL Ltd.

    1,590,212       323,794,164  

Dexus

    3,540,947       23,795,179  

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd.

    202,156       10,336,206  

Endeavour Group Ltd./Australia

    4,422,163       24,637,790  

Evolution Mining Ltd.

    6,073,735       11,219,878  

Fortescue Metals Group Ltd.

    5,592,480       71,967,152  

Glencore PLC

    32,644,692       185,020,287  

Goodman Group

    5,552,242       81,257,398  

GPT Group (The)

    6,306,413       20,288,988  

IDP Education Ltd.(a)

    694,781       13,978,906  

Insurance Australia Group Ltd.

    8,115,538       25,536,056  

Lendlease Corp. Ltd.

    2,267,673       16,428,468  

Lottery Corp. Ltd. (The)(b)

    7,327,627       23,243,958  

Macquarie Group Ltd.

    1,203,175       153,986,389  

Medibank Pvt Ltd.

    9,111,518       21,908,937  

Mineral Resources Ltd.

    559,555       21,321,332  

Mirvac Group

    12,979,948       19,664,440  

National Australia Bank Ltd.

    10,675,374       230,550,803  

Newcrest Mining Ltd.

    2,937,518       39,586,746  

Northern Star Resources Ltd.

    3,841,914       21,113,732  

Orica Ltd.

    1,352,856       16,034,359  

Origin Energy Ltd.

    5,798,213       24,343,007  

Qantas Airways Ltd.(b)

    3,042,501       9,804,001  

QBE Insurance Group Ltd.

    4,884,405       39,493,948  

Ramsay Health Care Ltd.

    604,857       29,880,999  

REA Group Ltd.

    175,374       15,472,252  

Reece Ltd.(a)

    744,342       8,039,133  

Rio Tinto Ltd.

    1,225,522       84,909,737  

Rio Tinto PLC

    3,708,575           223,884,733  

Santos Ltd.

        10,632,070       55,269,538  

Scentre Group

    17,143,959       35,132,126  

SEEK Ltd.

    1,106,908       17,928,739  

Sonic Healthcare Ltd.

    1,504,789       36,237,597  

South32 Ltd.

    15,344,038       41,821,927  

Stockland

    7,858,983       21,295,381  

Suncorp Group Ltd.

    4,170,369       32,934,606  

Telstra Corp. Ltd.

    13,575,104       37,100,884  

Transurban Group

    10,136,840       103,615,614  

Treasury Wine Estates Ltd.

    2,376,449       20,485,073  

Vicinity Centres

    12,832,059       18,775,804  

Washington H Soul Pattinson & Co. Ltd.

    712,819       12,905,343  

Wesfarmers Ltd.

    3,744,045       122,675,551  

Westpac Banking Corp.

    11,557,944       175,023,579  

WiseTech Global Ltd.

    485,233       17,184,339  
Security   Shares     Value  
Australia (continued)            

Woodside Energy Group Ltd.

    6,220,790     $ 140,468,416  

Woolworths Group Ltd.

    4,000,980       105,262,111  
   

 

 

 
      4,139,287,787  
Austria — 0.2%            

Erste Group Bank AG

    1,143,083       28,980,211  

OMV AG

    484,847       20,649,597  

Verbund AG

    224,176       24,651,624  

voestalpine AG

    384,077       8,648,118  
   

 

 

 
      82,929,550  
Belgium — 0.8%            

Ageas SA/NV

    534,577       23,331,770  

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV

    2,867,398       153,600,184  

D’ieteren Group

    82,924       13,609,992  

Elia Group SA/NV

    109,647       16,645,700  

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA

    334,586       29,615,904  

KBC Group NV

    831,284       43,540,131  

Proximus SADP

    507,604       7,033,865  

Sofina SA

    51,137       11,975,734  

Solvay SA

    246,099       21,615,595  

UCB SA

    416,225       32,523,300  

Umicore SA

    691,405       25,044,324  

Warehouses De Pauw CVA

    489,694       16,646,754  
   

 

 

 
      395,183,253  
Denmark — 2.8%            

AP Moller - Maersk A/S, Class A

    10,339       27,697,922  

AP Moller - Maersk A/S, Class B, NVS

    17,637       48,154,885  

Carlsberg A/S, Class B

    331,447       42,869,981  

Chr Hansen Holding A/S

    351,386       22,999,201  

Coloplast A/S, Class B

    392,183       45,900,673  

Danske Bank A/S

    2,278,282       31,860,174  

Demant A/S(b)

    316,217       12,046,515  

DSV A/S

    633,845       106,803,454  

Genmab A/S(b)

    217,055       77,232,489  

GN Store Nord A/S

    432,843       15,073,369  

Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B

    5,559,019       647,479,807  

Novozymes A/S, Class B

    678,169       43,321,614  

Orsted A/S(c)

    624,494       72,701,487  

Pandora A/S

    312,756       23,235,177  

Rockwool A/S, Class B

    29,332       7,268,441  

Tryg A/S

    1,197,416       27,302,693  

Vestas Wind Systems A/S

        3,329,960       87,523,752  
   

 

 

 
        1,339,471,634  
Finland — 1.2%            

Elisa OYJ

    470,054       25,996,373  

Fortum OYJ

    1,462,210       16,412,270  

Kesko OYJ, Class B

    899,195       22,239,938  

Kone OYJ, Class B

    1,123,199       51,331,802  

Neste OYJ

    1,397,278       71,849,827  

Nokia OYJ

    17,866,250       93,057,791  

Nordea Bank Abp

    10,923,808       107,708,367  

Orion OYJ, Class B

    350,055       16,710,747  

Sampo OYJ, Class A

    1,646,934       71,152,048  

Stora Enso OYJ, Class R

    1,814,449       28,061,702  

UPM-Kymmene OYJ

    1,763,674       55,890,404  

Wartsila OYJ Abp

    1,558,445       13,693,326  
   

 

 

 
      574,104,595  
France — 11.1%            

Accor SA(b)

    564,138       14,638,763  

Aeroports de Paris(b)

    98,692       13,636,453  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments   (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI EAFE ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
France (continued)            

Air Liquide SA

    1,726,050     $ 237,301,442  

Airbus SE

    1,946,268       209,849,895  

Alstom SA(a)

    1,044,630       24,826,355  

Amundi SA(c)

    202,819       11,012,018  

ArcelorMittal SA

    2,012,337       49,652,269  

Arkema SA

    195,650       18,535,010  

AXA SA

        6,395,278       147,363,252  

BioMerieux

    137,815       14,916,729  

BNP Paribas SA

    3,667,305       173,270,219  

Bollore SE

    2,938,416       14,835,648  

Bouygues SA

    762,346       23,045,515  

Bureau Veritas SA

    978,210       26,979,626  

Capgemini SE

    540,025           103,002,655  

Carrefour SA

    2,049,393       34,925,844  

Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin SCA

    2,237,019       62,602,001  

Cie. de Saint-Gobain

    1,641,512       76,543,407  

Covivio

    155,686       9,846,138  

Credit Agricole SA

    4,111,755       37,885,008  

Danone SA

    2,156,672       118,917,072  

Dassault Aviation SA

    83,243       11,905,632  

Dassault Systemes SE

    2,202,046       94,449,430  

Edenred

    823,160       42,253,214  

Eiffage SA

    277,060       25,999,028  

Electricite de France SA(a)

    1,850,459       22,472,435  

Engie SA

    6,022,624       74,513,939  

EssilorLuxottica SA

    949,269       148,828,612  

Eurazeo SE

    143,845       10,274,490  

Eurofins Scientific SE

    443,049       34,539,376  

Gecina SA

    151,255       15,508,265  

Getlink SE

    1,448,556       28,991,869  

Hermes International

    104,552       143,439,470  

Ipsen SA

    125,475       12,692,692  

Kering SA

    246,982       141,394,963  

Klepierre SA

    709,427       15,763,500  

La Francaise des Jeux SAEM(c)

    346,792       12,386,724  

Legrand SA

    881,888       72,198,952  

L’Oreal SA

    795,378       300,698,476  

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE

    916,469       636,353,910  

Orange SA

    6,587,262       67,311,485  

Pernod Ricard SA

    691,607       135,862,282  

Publicis Groupe SA

    757,952       40,334,674  

Remy Cointreau SA

    76,131       15,040,227  

Renault SA(b)

    636,924       18,830,260  

Safran SA

    1,128,332       124,021,209  

Sanofi

    3,754,147       373,062,803  

Sartorius Stedim Biotech

    91,042       36,420,384  

Schneider Electric SE

    1,784,572       246,813,140  

SEB SA

    81,982       6,902,099  

Societe Generale SA

    2,625,344       58,824,483  

Sodexo SA

    291,268       23,666,569  

Teleperformance

    193,905       64,842,011  

Thales SA

    352,257       43,806,543  

TotalEnergies SE

    8,184,599       418,047,659  

Ubisoft Entertainment SA(b)

    309,070       13,158,472  

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield(b)

    387,862       22,024,641  

Valeo

    678,809       14,580,834  

Veolia Environnement SA

    2,194,440       54,884,790  

Vinci SA

    1,761,500       168,855,173  

Vivendi SE

    2,372,224       22,520,310  

Wendel SE

    88,948       8,186,741  
Security   Shares      Value  
France (continued)             

Worldline SA/France(b)(c)

    784,842      $ 34,641,454  
    

 

 

 
       5,280,888,539  
Germany — 7.1%             

adidas AG

    570,746        98,734,192  

Allianz SE, Registered

    1,348,404        244,878,372  

Aroundtown SA(a)

    3,312,332        10,622,763  

BASF SE

    3,032,087        135,125,485  

Bayer AG, Registered

    3,243,184        189,175,690  

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

    1,093,134        89,323,614  

Bechtle AG

    269,629        12,471,382  

Beiersdorf AG

    332,840        34,324,034  

Brenntag SE

    510,169        35,836,867  

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG, Bearer

    132,504        19,337,610  

Commerzbank AG(b)

    3,504,532        24,009,998  

Continental AG

    363,712        25,911,261  

Covestro AG(c)

    636,048        21,450,960  

Daimler Truck Holding AG(b)

    1,493,732        40,816,161  

Delivery Hero SE(b)(c)

    539,819        26,044,298  

Deutsche Bank AG, Registered

    6,827,604        59,720,723  

Deutsche Boerse AG

    627,229        109,492,418  

Deutsche Lufthansa AG,
Registered(a)(b)

    1,967,873        12,113,936  

Deutsche Post AG, Registered

    3,272,311        130,695,652  

Deutsche Telekom AG, Registered

    10,699,863        203,286,428  

E.ON SE

    7,415,449        66,658,211  

Evonik Industries AG

    690,369        14,725,354  

Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA

    677,214        25,106,675  

Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA

    1,382,299        35,371,588  

GEA Group AG

    505,080        18,853,417  

Hannover Rueck SE

    199,205        28,256,636  

HeidelbergCement AG

    476,769        24,285,182  

HelloFresh SE(b)

    547,151        15,123,104  

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

    343,694        21,671,554  

Infineon Technologies AG

    4,311,115        118,230,024  

KION Group AG

    239,472        10,922,943  

Knorr-Bremse AG

    238,814        14,227,475  

LEG Immobilien SE

    241,051        21,898,338  

Mercedes-Benz Group AG

    2,648,815        156,211,167  

Merck KGaA

    426,748        81,278,688  

MTU Aero Engines AG

    176,531        34,125,802  

Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG in Muenchen, Registered

    462,495        104,850,388  

Nemetschek SE

    190,123        12,728,081  

Puma SE

    347,579        23,469,841  

QIAGEN NV(b)

    762,045        38,191,236  

Rational AG

    16,844        11,741,030  

Rheinmetall AG

    143,404        26,297,005  

RWE AG

    2,121,047        87,255,515  

SAP SE

    3,447,214        321,530,983  

Scout24 SE(c)

    264,032        15,094,308  

Siemens AG, Registered

    2,525,423        281,695,686  

Siemens Healthineers AG(c)

    930,366        47,675,328  

Symrise AG

    438,035        51,112,378  

Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG

    3,445,818        9,161,153  

Uniper SE

    303,766        2,029,581  

United Internet AG, Registered

    319,341        8,411,815  

Volkswagen AG

    97,737        19,358,533  

Vonovia SE

        2,308,201        76,908,778  

Zalando SE(a)(b)(c)

    733,248        20,643,218  
    

 

 

 
         3,368,472,859  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments   (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI EAFE ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Hong Kong — 3.0%            

AIA Group Ltd.

    39,935,800     $ 401,220,746  

BOC Hong Kong Holdings Ltd.

    12,216,000       44,189,115  

Budweiser Brewing Co. APAC Ltd.(c)

    5,720,000       15,838,308  

Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Ltd.

    6,584,400       13,022,347  

CK Asset Holdings Ltd.

    6,611,684       46,808,919  

CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd.

    8,866,684       58,815,169  

CK Infrastructure Holdings Ltd.

    2,073,792       13,004,280  

CLP Holdings Ltd.

    5,421,000       45,967,747  

ESR Group Ltd.(b)(c)

    6,635,200       17,254,347  

Futu Holdings Ltd., ADR(b)

    198,254       8,247,366  

Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd.

    7,196,000       42,809,527  

Hang Lung Properties Ltd.

    6,740,000       12,297,091  

Hang Seng Bank Ltd.

    2,524,600       40,723,351  

Henderson Land Development Co. Ltd.

    4,781,764       16,646,016  

HK Electric Investments & HK Electric Investments Ltd., Class SS

    8,727,000       7,893,311  

HKT Trust & HKT Ltd., Class SS

    12,545,440       17,577,606  

Hong Kong & China Gas Co. Ltd.(a)

    36,952,513       39,026,738  

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd.

    3,971,500       182,253,859  

Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd.(a)

    3,778,500       19,640,870  

Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd.

    707,200       37,351,344  

Link REIT

    6,971,758       58,383,796  

MTR Corp. Ltd.

    5,097,500       26,993,834  

New World Development Co. Ltd.

    4,971,033       16,622,622  

Power Assets Holdings Ltd.

    4,567,000       29,903,550  

Sands China Ltd.(b)

    8,036,800       18,850,635  

Sino Land Co. Ltd.

    11,300,000       16,789,958  

SITC International Holdings Co. Ltd.

    4,415,000       15,032,746  

Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd.

    4,787,000       57,143,044  

Swire Pacific Ltd., Class A

    1,639,000       9,334,302  

Swire Properties Ltd.

    3,851,855       9,177,929  

Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd.

    4,539,033       50,367,929  

WH Group Ltd.(c)

    27,455,500       20,793,063  

Wharf Real Estate Investment Co. Ltd.

    5,519,912       24,570,272  

Xinyi Glass Holdings Ltd.

    5,954,000       11,743,271  
   

 

 

 
        1,446,295,008  
Ireland — 0.7%            

CRH PLC

    2,529,019       97,048,931  

Flutter Entertainment PLC, Class DI(b)

    551,310       55,351,198  

James Hardie Industries PLC

    1,470,559       36,317,964  

Kerry Group PLC, Class A

    526,033       55,523,369  

Kingspan Group PLC

    507,560       32,853,382  

Smurfit Kappa Group PLC

    810,145       29,365,648  
   

 

 

 
      306,460,492  
Israel — 0.8%            

Azrieli Group Ltd.

    140,257       11,242,572  

Bank Hapoalim BM

    4,065,466       37,890,159  

Bank Leumi Le-Israel BM

    5,096,418       49,555,575  

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.(b)

    340,796       42,463,182  

CyberArk Software Ltd.(a)(b)

    132,328       17,219,843  

Elbit Systems Ltd.

    88,303       20,374,449  

ICL Group Ltd.

    2,350,918       21,422,544  

Isracard Ltd.

    1       3  

Israel Discount Bank Ltd., Class A

    4,072,456       23,155,409  

Kornit Digital Ltd.(b)

    162,362       4,417,870  

Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Ltd.

    512,795       19,063,687  

Nice Ltd.(b)

    208,377       44,487,928  

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., ADR(a)(b)

    3,660,591       34,336,344  

Tower Semiconductor Ltd.(b)

    363,462       17,325,483  
Security   Shares     Value  
Israel (continued)            

Wix.com Ltd.(b)

    189,584     $ 11,248,019  

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.

    276,106       13,755,601  
   

 

 

 
        367,958,668  
Italy — 2.0%            

Amplifon SpA

    409,921       13,555,321  

Assicurazioni Generali SpA

    3,656,399       54,661,866  

Atlantia SpA

    1,635,650       37,800,912  

DiaSorin SpA

    84,012       11,681,233  

Enel SpA

    26,819,078       135,202,059  

Eni SpA

    8,331,968       100,155,079  

Ferrari NV

    416,177       88,380,277  

FinecoBank Banca Fineco SpA

    2,021,994       25,129,268  

Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA(c)

    1,106,401       11,626,475  

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA

    54,522,368       96,821,273  

Mediobanca Banca di Credito Finanziario SpA

    2,004,903       17,195,471  

Moncler SpA

    678,223       33,998,551  

Nexi SpA(b)(c)

    1,725,351       15,669,707  

Poste Italiane SpA(c)

    1,719,976       14,448,337  

Prysmian SpA

    842,455       26,787,453  

Recordati Industria Chimica e Farmaceutica SpA

    344,238       15,266,712  

Snam SpA

    6,658,189       33,407,678  

Stellantis NV

    7,239,461       103,960,485  

Telecom Italia SpA/Milano(a)(b)

    32,803,722       7,277,814  

Tenaris SA

    1,554,613       21,755,306  

Terna - Rete Elettrica Nazionale

    4,644,982       35,561,069  

UniCredit SpA

    6,984,527       69,074,779  
   

 

 

 
      969,417,125  
Japan — 22.3%            

Advantest Corp.

    625,900       37,226,642  

Aeon Co. Ltd.

    2,158,800       43,536,333  

AGC Inc.(a)

    636,500       23,202,478  

Aisin Corp.

    485,100       14,406,782  

Ajinomoto Co. Inc.

    1,540,900       40,550,289  

ANA Holdings Inc.(b)

    528,700       9,870,128  

Asahi Group Holdings Ltd.

    1,505,300       52,333,772  

Asahi Intecc Co. Ltd.

    721,300       13,344,067  

Asahi Kasei Corp.

    4,143,300       33,239,226  

Astellas Pharma Inc.

    6,146,150       96,257,219  

Azbil Corp.

    382,400       11,511,441  

Bandai Namco Holdings Inc.

    659,300       51,506,100  

Bridgestone Corp.

    1,885,600       73,549,439  

Brother Industries Ltd.

    776,900       14,552,449  

Canon Inc.

    3,302,900       78,139,410  

Capcom Co. Ltd.

    579,700       16,114,228  

Central Japan Railway Co.

    475,600       55,691,273  

Chiba Bank Ltd. (The)

    1,754,200       9,730,293  

Chubu Electric Power Co. Inc.

    2,121,100       22,626,645  

Chugai Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    2,214,900       62,222,709  

Concordia Financial Group Ltd.

    3,624,100       12,329,180  

CyberAgent Inc.

    1,417,400       14,143,383  

Dai Nippon Printing Co. Ltd.

    736,000       16,241,553  

Daifuku Co. Ltd.

    335,300       21,380,916  

Dai-ichi Life Holdings Inc.

    3,320,252       57,755,377  

Daiichi Sankyo Co. Ltd.

    5,784,785       153,381,856  

Daikin Industries Ltd.(a)

    822,500       144,248,593  

Daito Trust Construction Co. Ltd.

    204,200       19,358,682  

Daiwa House Industry Co. Ltd.

    1,978,400       48,882,444  

Daiwa House REIT Investment Corp.

    7,256       17,463,706  

Daiwa Securities Group Inc.

    4,497,800       20,762,855  
 

 

 

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iShares® MSCI EAFE ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Denso Corp.

    1,431,000     $ 78,268,633  

Dentsu Group Inc.

    712,100       24,874,759  

Disco Corp.

    95,100       23,235,754  

East Japan Railway Co.

    997,400       52,071,225  

Eisai Co. Ltd.

    832,400       38,119,618  

ENEOS Holdings Inc.

    10,129,650       39,185,560  

FANUC Corp.

    633,200       109,201,965  

Fast Retailing Co. Ltd.

    192,600       116,636,690  

Fuji Electric Co. Ltd.

    420,400       18,987,737  

FUJIFILM Holdings Corp.

    1,189,800       67,963,782  

Fujitsu Ltd.

    649,200       87,033,275  

GLP J-Reit

    14,044       18,470,022  

GMO Payment Gateway Inc.

    139,400       11,584,546  

Hakuhodo DY Holdings Inc.

    775,420       7,975,697  

Hamamatsu Photonics KK

    461,900       20,989,139  

Hankyu Hanshin Holdings Inc.

    757,200       21,963,893  

Hikari Tsushin Inc.

    67,500       7,437,704  

Hirose Electric Co. Ltd.

    100,548       14,445,273  

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd.

    356,800       7,871,673  

Hitachi Ltd.

    3,196,300       161,822,420  

Hitachi Metals Ltd.(b)

    706,000       10,856,058  

Honda Motor Co. Ltd.

    5,381,900       137,922,907  

Hoshizaki Corp.

    360,200       10,745,491  

Hoya Corp.

    1,220,500       122,283,890  

Hulic Co. Ltd.

    1,272,800       10,207,970  

Ibiden Co. Ltd.

    371,000       10,948,781  

Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd.

    690,583       17,958,474  

Iida Group Holdings Co. Ltd.

    489,180       8,009,057  

Inpex Corp.

    3,432,943       39,347,612  

Isuzu Motors Ltd.

    1,928,900       21,157,334  

Ito En Ltd.

    178,300       8,401,728  

ITOCHU Corp.

    3,924,000       114,226,309  

Itochu Techno-Solutions Corp.

    318,800       8,543,742  

Japan Airlines Co. Ltd.(b)

    476,700       8,257,974  

Japan Exchange Group Inc.

    1,659,700       26,390,443  

Japan Metropolitan Fund Invest

    23,168       18,879,390  

Japan Post Bank Co. Ltd.(a)

    1,367,600       10,940,334  

Japan Post Holdings Co. Ltd.

    8,090,900       58,253,113  

Japan Post Insurance Co. Ltd.

    661,600       10,696,652  

Japan Real Estate Investment Corp.

    4,126       19,924,295  

Japan Tobacco Inc.

    3,962,700       71,152,701  

JFE Holdings Inc.

    1,618,275       18,245,804  

JSR Corp.

    595,600       16,496,896  

Kajima Corp.

    1,392,300       15,894,081  

Kakaku.com Inc.

    439,300       8,604,410  

Kansai Electric Power Co. Inc. (The)

    2,317,900       23,500,557  

Kao Corp.

    1,568,800       68,234,004  

KDDI Corp.

    5,324,600       170,719,020  

Keio Corp.

    338,600       12,965,026  

Keisei Electric Railway Co. Ltd.

    454,800       12,469,175  

Keyence Corp.

    642,292         254,567,359  

Kikkoman Corp.

    480,600       28,497,038  

Kintetsu Group Holdings Co. Ltd.

    564,900       18,668,216  

Kirin Holdings Co. Ltd.

    2,714,400       44,647,401  

Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    176,700       11,771,735  

Kobe Bussan Co. Ltd.

    495,400       14,121,452  

Koei Tecmo Holdings Co. Ltd.

    194,300       6,783,079  

Koito Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    344,100       11,311,149  

Komatsu Ltd.

    3,053,000       70,580,388  

Konami Group Corp.

    307,100       18,151,277  
Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Kose Corp.

    109,700     $ 9,792,029  

Kubota Corp.

    3,365,200       55,873,557  

Kurita Water Industries Ltd.

    344,300       13,964,654  

Kyocera Corp.

    1,058,600       58,846,374  

Kyowa Kirin Co. Ltd.

    893,300       21,059,749  

Lasertec Corp.

    249,200       35,677,978  

Lixil Corp.

    985,180       20,388,532  

M3 Inc.

    1,456,000       50,726,909  

Makita Corp.

    741,600       18,123,557  

Marubeni Corp.

    5,162,000       48,018,298  

Mazda Motor Corp.

    1,872,000       15,780,155  

McDonald’s Holdings Co. Japan Ltd.

    288,000       10,810,205  

MEIJI Holdings Co. Ltd.

    379,004       19,787,801  

MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc.

    1,201,100       21,605,535  

MISUMI Group Inc.

    940,900       23,407,993  

Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp.

    4,215,100       23,703,727  

Mitsubishi Corp.

    4,169,000       123,899,665  

Mitsubishi Electric Corp.

    6,381,500       67,351,796  

Mitsubishi Estate Co. Ltd.

    3,900,800       57,933,149  

Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc.

    2,185,800       10,592,170  

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.

    1,058,000       39,286,143  

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc.

    39,461,980       222,348,200  

Mitsui & Co. Ltd.

    4,608,500       101,673,938  

Mitsui Chemicals Inc.

    606,400       12,773,351  

Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd.

    3,010,400       67,280,673  

Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd.

    1,136,400       31,161,114  

Mizuho Financial Group Inc.

    7,963,416       94,974,673  

MonotaRO Co. Ltd.

    825,200       14,734,221  

MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings Inc.

    1,469,088       47,644,488  

Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    1,896,400       110,770,042  

NEC Corp.

    811,000       29,937,603  

Nexon Co. Ltd.

    1,632,400       37,058,912  

NGK Insulators Ltd.

    783,200       11,455,259  

Nidec Corp.

    1,476,300         102,594,060  

Nihon M&A Center Holdings Inc.

    997,200       13,344,566  

Nintendo Co. Ltd.(a)

    364,400       162,949,859  

Nippon Building Fund Inc.

    5,048       26,778,362  

Nippon Express Holdings Inc.

    255,000       15,237,627  

Nippon Paint Holdings Co. Ltd.

    2,731,400       20,879,296  

Nippon Prologis REIT Inc.

    7,033       18,289,358  

Nippon Sanso Holdings Corp.

    570,300       9,616,785  

Nippon Shinyaku Co. Ltd.

    162,800       10,075,949  

Nippon Steel Corp.

    2,666,435       39,677,164  

Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.

    3,945,800       112,713,034  

Nippon Yusen KK

    533,400       41,899,270  

Nissan Chemical Corp.

    425,800       21,772,485  

Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.

    7,668,900       29,163,760  

Nisshin Seifun Group Inc.

    653,897       8,049,108  

Nissin Foods Holdings Co. Ltd.

    205,900       14,912,529  

Nitori Holdings Co. Ltd.

    264,800       28,015,462  

Nitto Denko Corp.

    470,000       30,265,774  

Nomura Holdings Inc.

    9,607,600       36,657,907  

Nomura Real Estate Holdings Inc.

    390,600       9,475,707  

Nomura Real Estate Master Fund Inc.

    14,068       17,624,252  

Nomura Research Institute Ltd.

    1,109,471       33,333,280  

NTT Data Corp.

    2,084,855       31,554,280  

Obayashi Corp.

    2,137,800       15,722,314  

Obic Co. Ltd.

    230,200       36,801,989  

Odakyu Electric Railway Co. Ltd.

    978,900       14,039,789  

Oji Holdings Corp.

    2,671,600       11,138,313  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments   (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI EAFE ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Olympus Corp.

    4,075,200     $ 87,218,063  

Omron Corp.

    613,100       34,289,453  

Ono Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    1,221,600       34,350,046  

Open House Group Co. Ltd.

    271,300       11,835,519  

Oracle Corp. Japan

    127,800       7,970,656  

Oriental Land Co. Ltd./Japan

    660,400         100,267,674  

ORIX Corp.

    3,947,500       70,351,632  

Osaka Gas Co. Ltd.

    1,234,600       22,195,758  

Otsuka Corp.

    375,300       11,703,987  

Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd.

    1,288,400       46,025,449  

Pan Pacific International Holdings Corp.

    1,253,000       19,509,799  

Panasonic Holdings Corp.

    7,295,268       60,230,720  

Persol Holdings Co. Ltd.

    584,500       12,100,189  

Rakuten Group Inc.

    2,864,600       14,201,361  

Recruit Holdings Co. Ltd.

    4,758,900       177,854,519  

Renesas Electronics Corp.(b)

    3,849,900       36,669,711  

Resona Holdings Inc.

    7,140,500       27,749,746  

Ricoh Co. Ltd.

    1,888,800       15,191,732  

Rohm Co. Ltd.

    289,700       21,498,813  

SBI Holdings Inc/Japan

    812,080       16,475,014  

SCSK Corp.

    517,700       9,116,824  

Secom Co. Ltd.

    693,000       46,285,516  

Seiko Epson Corp.

    921,000       13,835,882  

Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd.

    1,241,800       17,471,456  

Sekisui House Ltd.

    2,034,500       36,033,834  

Seven & i Holdings Co. Ltd.

    2,487,380       101,386,125  

SG Holdings Co. Ltd.

    948,700       18,105,496  

Sharp Corp./Japan(a)

    804,600       6,476,225  

Shimadzu Corp.

    783,000       27,858,300  

Shimano Inc.

    243,500       40,675,752  

Shimizu Corp.

    1,826,800       10,355,474  

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd.

    1,237,900       158,567,849  

Shionogi & Co. Ltd.

    874,000       44,828,723  

Shiseido Co. Ltd.

    1,319,500       54,275,279  

Shizuoka Bank Ltd. (The)

    1,488,400       9,006,928  

SMC Corp.

    189,100       93,195,338  

SoftBank Corp.

    9,482,000       109,633,269  

SoftBank Group Corp.

    3,981,500       167,249,972  

Sompo Holdings Inc.

    1,032,550       46,083,952  

Sony Group Corp.

    4,163,100       353,147,067  

Square Enix Holdings Co. Ltd.

    282,400       13,103,301  

Subaru Corp.

    2,031,400       35,348,198  

SUMCO Corp.

    1,152,800       16,130,808  

Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd.

    4,905,000       19,276,306  

Sumitomo Corp.

    3,722,600       52,339,577  

Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.

    2,361,800       26,331,206  

Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd.

    817,100       25,692,732  

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc.

    4,310,200       135,219,983  

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc.

    1,115,160       36,632,165  

Sumitomo Realty & Development Co. Ltd.

    1,022,700       28,239,878  

Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd.

    457,800       18,063,616  

Suzuki Motor Corp.

    1,215,900       39,856,387  

Sysmex Corp.

    553,900       38,779,550  

T&D Holdings Inc.

    1,745,200       19,752,241  

Taisei Corp.

    628,300       20,047,044  

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    4,962,210       145,592,193  

TDK Corp.

    1,283,100       40,410,782  

Terumo Corp.(a)

    2,132,200       72,800,965  

TIS Inc.

    748,100       21,211,719  

Tobu Railway Co. Ltd.

    621,700       14,762,193  
Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Toho Co. Ltd./Tokyo

    368,400     $ 14,629,438  

Tokio Marine Holdings Inc.

    2,072,300       121,312,275  

Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings Inc.(b)

    5,026,100       19,779,534  

Tokyo Electron Ltd.

    493,000       169,687,368  

Tokyo Gas Co. Ltd.

    1,312,100       25,770,834  

Tokyu Corp.

    1,757,200       21,546,042  

Toppan Inc.

    863,500       14,692,842  

Toray Industries Inc.

    4,583,400       25,104,828  

Toshiba Corp.

    1,285,400       52,145,495  

Tosoh Corp.

    856,200       11,160,736  

TOTO Ltd.

    469,600       15,995,447  

Toyota Industries Corp.

    484,400       29,494,850  

Toyota Motor Corp.

    35,008,420       568,222,499  

Toyota Tsusho Corp.

    699,400       23,870,129  

Trend Micro Inc/Japan

    440,200       25,581,873  

Unicharm Corp.

    1,331,500       48,229,909  

USS Co. Ltd.

    721,880       14,165,102  

Welcia Holdings Co. Ltd.

    313,600       7,004,225  

West Japan Railway Co.

    725,900       26,662,826  

Yakult Honsha Co. Ltd.

    424,100       25,827,472  

Yamaha Corp.

    462,500       19,727,498  

Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd.

    980,000       18,930,787  

Yamato Holdings Co. Ltd.

    959,400       16,788,540  

Yaskawa Electric Corp.

    793,400       27,787,956  

Yokogawa Electric Corp.

    751,700       13,330,099  

Z Holdings Corp.

    8,786,222       31,052,604  

ZOZO Inc.

    413,100       8,923,656  
   

 

 

 
       10,634,350,694  
Malta — 0.0%            

BGP Holdings PLC, NVS(b)(d)

    33,026,812       338  
   

 

 

 
Netherlands — 4.5%            

ABN AMRO Bank NV, CVA(c)

    1,392,589       14,201,474  

Adyen NV(b)(c)

    71,537       128,678,740  

Aegon NV

    5,919,361       25,999,044  

AerCap Holdings NV(b)

    443,401       19,890,969  

Akzo Nobel NV

    599,530       40,348,658  

Argenx SE(b)

    159,742       58,353,977  

ASM International NV

    154,673       47,511,159  

ASML Holding NV

    1,341,856       771,242,306  

Davide Campari-Milano NV

    1,720,885       19,105,025  

Euronext NV(c)

    283,392       23,090,373  

EXOR NV

    357,036       25,111,207  

Heineken Holding NV

    331,886       26,225,219  

Heineken NV

    855,815       84,372,067  

IMCD NV

    188,358       30,165,322  

ING Groep NV

    12,888,124       125,192,969  

JDE Peet’s NV

    332,455       9,641,992  

Just Eat Takeaway.com NV(b)(c)

    601,578       11,026,477  

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV

    3,452,153       95,067,890  

Koninklijke DSM NV

    577,041       92,412,570  

Koninklijke KPN NV

    10,902,900       35,968,563  

Koninklijke Philips NV

    2,914,589       60,321,059  

NN Group NV

    944,059       44,297,508  

OCI NV

    351,059       12,187,588  

Prosus NV, Class N

    2,738,210       178,627,098  

Randstad NV

    393,657       19,896,598  

Universal Music Group NV

    2,397,609       54,273,471  

Wolters Kluwer NV

    866,673       94,122,648  
   

 

 

 
      2,147,331,971  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments   (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI EAFE ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
New Zealand — 0.2%            

Auckland International Airport Ltd.(b)

    4,121,087     $ 19,351,364  

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp. Ltd.

    1,899,986       25,407,798  

Mercury NZ Ltd.

    2,283,144       8,732,834  

Meridian Energy Ltd.

    4,238,831       13,302,487  

Spark New Zealand Ltd.

    6,154,466       19,790,147  

Xero Ltd.(b)

    444,920       29,310,746  
   

 

 

 
        115,895,376  
Norway — 0.8%            

Adevinta ASA(b)

    969,025       7,368,811  

Aker BP ASA

    1,041,563       36,190,511  

DNB Bank ASA

    3,070,845       60,574,776  

Equinor ASA

    3,226,289       124,224,654  

Gjensidige Forsikring ASA

    658,435       13,771,663  

Kongsberg Gruppen ASA

    294,375       10,847,345  

Mowi ASA

    1,361,936       31,426,792  

Norsk Hydro ASA

    4,427,476       29,997,170  

Orkla ASA

    2,472,663       21,344,698  

Salmar ASA

    193,909       13,889,452  

Telenor ASA

    2,311,212       28,067,700  

Yara International ASA

    550,457       23,459,017  
   

 

 

 
      401,162,589  
Portugal — 0.2%            

EDP - Energias de Portugal SA

    9,164,070       46,360,139  

Galp Energia SGPS SA

    1,650,239       17,419,228  

Jeronimo Martins SGPS SA

    932,284       21,579,527  
   

 

 

 
      85,358,894  
Singapore — 1.5%            

Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust

    11,105,700       23,904,557  

CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust

    17,616,525       27,829,174  

Capitaland Investment Ltd/Singapore

    8,602,200       24,476,080  

City Developments Ltd.

    1,350,400       7,586,863  

DBS Group Holdings Ltd.

    5,979,600       136,444,585  

Genting Singapore Ltd.

    20,137,200       11,760,889  

Grab Holdings Ltd., Class A(a)(b)

    3,623,843       10,690,337  

Keppel Corp. Ltd.

    4,816,000       24,061,617  

Mapletree Commercial Trust

    7,470,800       10,290,819  

Mapletree Logistics Trust

    10,925,928       13,944,684  

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd.

    11,178,098       94,730,998  

Sea Ltd., ADR(a)(b)

    1,183,638       90,335,252  

Singapore Airlines Ltd.(b)

    4,438,900       17,560,952  

Singapore Exchange Ltd.

    2,654,800       19,031,176  

Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd.

    5,185,800       15,120,545  

Singapore Telecommunications Ltd.

    27,259,085       51,548,915  

United Overseas Bank Ltd.

    3,891,400       77,638,619  

UOL Group Ltd.

    1,540,900       8,325,295  

Venture Corp. Ltd.

    921,800       11,743,933  

Wilmar International Ltd.

    6,359,300       18,530,404  
   

 

 

 
      695,555,694  
Spain — 2.4%            

Acciona SA

    81,269       16,722,761  

ACS Actividades de Construccion y Servicios SA

    776,069       18,654,879  

Aena SME SA(b)(c)

    246,913       31,231,937  

Amadeus IT Group SA(b)

    1,485,487       86,619,046  

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA

    22,012,067       99,751,407  

Banco Santander SA

    57,245,029       143,219,641  

CaixaBank SA

    14,635,421       43,946,276  

Cellnex Telecom SA(c)

    1,792,025       80,155,635  

EDP Renovaveis SA

    948,698       24,674,952  

Enagas SA

    820,886       16,203,186  
Security   Shares     Value  
Spain (continued)            

Endesa SA

    1,045,679     $ 19,166,690  

Ferrovial SA

    1,592,246       42,637,358  

Grifols SA(a)

    982,025       14,329,338  

Iberdrola SA

    19,126,549       204,242,345  

Iberdrola SA, NVS

    531,293       5,663,571  

Industria de Diseno Textil SA

    3,596,920       87,358,233  

Naturgy Energy Group SA

    478,821       14,044,819  

Red Electrica Corp. SA

    1,403,443       27,592,227  

Repsol SA

    4,784,648       59,608,362  

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy SA(b)

    784,855       14,440,749  

Telefonica SA

    17,723,918       79,114,087  
   

 

 

 
       1,129,377,499  
Sweden — 3.4%            

Alfa Laval AB

    966,646       28,904,465  

Assa Abloy AB, Class B

    3,309,829       78,198,089  

Atlas Copco AB, Class A

    8,868,342       103,665,237  

Atlas Copco AB, Class B

    5,150,019       53,496,791  

Boliden AB

    903,945       30,208,818  

Electrolux AB, Class B(a)

    742,536       10,710,206  

Embracer Group AB(a)(b)

    2,103,035       16,026,228  

Epiroc AB, Class A

    2,175,756       38,471,031  

Epiroc AB, Class B

    1,283,858       20,392,262  

EQT AB

    978,472       26,558,953  

Essity AB, Class B

    2,008,758       51,133,087  

Evolution AB(c)

    602,985       58,508,105  

Fastighets AB Balder, Class B(b)

    2,092,716       13,368,425  

Getinge AB, Class B

    753,041       16,993,061  

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB, Class B

    2,412,866       30,871,506  

Hexagon AB, Class B

    6,428,315       75,690,467  

Holmen AB, Class B

    308,848       12,691,160  

Husqvarna AB, Class B

    1,392,315       11,096,377  

Industrivarden AB, Class A

    434,827       11,345,521  

Industrivarden AB, Class C

    506,975       13,080,081  

Indutrade AB

    899,228       21,135,053  

Investment AB Latour, Class B

    487,415       12,127,531  

Investor AB, Class A

    1,647,502       33,873,090  

Investor AB, Class B

    6,014,586       112,242,516  

Kinnevik AB, Class B(b)

    797,212       14,359,280  

L E Lundbergforetagen AB, Class B

    250,205       11,874,600  

Lifco AB, Class B

    773,529       15,057,512  

Nibe Industrier AB, Class B

    5,002,964       50,400,384  

Sagax AB, Class B

    626,611       16,149,078  

Sandvik AB

    3,515,957       64,785,654  

Securitas AB, Class B

    1,030,861       10,424,394  

Sinch AB(a)(b)(c)

    1,838,999       4,662,566  

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB, Class A

    5,378,277       58,265,170  

Skanska AB, Class B

    1,120,015       19,107,402  

SKF AB, Class B

    1,262,063       21,239,810  

Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA, Class B

    2,001,783       29,265,222  

Svenska Handelsbanken AB, Class A

    4,815,083       43,296,797  

Swedbank AB, Class A

    2,989,587       41,406,242  

Swedish Match AB

    5,211,564       54,557,363  

Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB(b)

    556,091       12,212,305  

Tele2 AB, Class B

    1,877,621       21,449,255  

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Class B

    9,638,165       73,310,229  

Telia Co. AB

    8,776,894       32,424,890  

Volvo AB, Class A

    662,910       12,352,351  

Volvo AB, Class B

    4,982,745       89,460,316  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments   (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI EAFE ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Sweden (continued)            

Volvo Car AB, Class B(a)(b)

    1,985,625     $ 14,784,520  
   

 

 

 
       1,591,633,400  
Switzerland — 10.7%            

ABB Ltd., Registered

    5,422,292       164,835,506  

Adecco Group AG, Registered

    531,777       18,732,911  

Alcon Inc.

    1,649,613       129,831,276  

Bachem Holding AG, Class A

    102,445       6,908,222  

Baloise Holding AG, Registered

    150,782       24,023,955  

Barry Callebaut AG, Registered

    11,791       26,124,873  

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG, Participation Certificates, NVS

    3,526       38,992,841  

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG, Registered

    358       41,285,308  

Cie. Financiere Richemont SA, Class A, Registered

    1,723,230       207,782,765  

Clariant AG, Registered

    710,321       13,308,248  

Coca-Cola HBC AG, Class DI

    662,549       16,306,396  

Credit Suisse Group AG, Registered

    8,761,668       50,962,817  

EMS-Chemie Holding AG, Registered

    23,100       18,343,356  

Geberit AG, Registered

    118,516       62,419,610  

Givaudan SA, Registered

    30,482       106,551,558  

Holcim AG

    1,830,342       85,822,255  

Julius Baer Group Ltd.

    730,396       37,768,810  

Kuehne + Nagel International AG, Registered

    179,309       48,291,738  

Logitech International SA, Registered

    571,893       32,175,937  

Lonza Group AG, Registered

    245,837       149,407,760  

Nestle SA, Registered

    9,292,895       1,138,633,075  

Novartis AG, Registered

    7,232,872       621,518,012  

Partners Group Holding AG

    74,950       81,826,358  

Roche Holding AG, Bearer

    88,071       35,903,432  

Roche Holding AG, NVS

    2,319,304       770,019,403  

Schindler Holding AG, Participation Certificates, NVS

    134,597       26,308,170  

Schindler Holding AG, Registered

    77,291       14,676,536  

SGS SA, Registered

    21,018       51,293,746  

Siemens Energy AG(b)

    1,442,648       23,973,184  

Sika AG, Registered

    480,229       118,658,560  

Sonova Holding AG, Registered

    177,401       63,896,605  

STMicroelectronics NV

    2,253,649       85,286,020  

Straumann Holding AG

    367,918       49,761,090  

Swatch Group AG (The), Bearer

    95,262       25,360,346  

Swatch Group AG (The), Registered

    173,896       8,684,138  

Swiss Life Holding AG, Registered

    104,219       55,208,583  

Swiss Prime Site AG, Registered

    253,004       23,039,451  

Swiss Re AG

    995,933       74,731,623  

Swisscom AG, Registered

    85,454       46,199,622  

Temenos AG, Registered

    209,155       16,601,158  

UBS Group AG, Registered

    11,611,338       189,733,008  

VAT Group AG(c)

    89,346       26,014,997  

Vifor Pharma AG (b)

    149,794       26,170,870  

Zurich Insurance Group AG

    496,700       216,823,620  
   

 

 

 
      5,070,197,749  
United Kingdom — 14.9%            

3i Group PLC

    3,212,848       49,920,421  

abrdn PLC

    7,186,863       14,570,807  

Admiral Group PLC

    591,712       13,829,244  

Anglo American PLC

    4,196,273       151,673,653  

Antofagasta PLC

    1,312,284       18,672,070  

Ashtead Group PLC

    1,469,145       82,697,744  

Associated British Foods PLC

    1,177,785       24,056,689  

AstraZeneca PLC

    5,114,955       672,827,356  

Auto Trader Group PLC(c)

    3,126,386       24,102,914  
Security   Shares     Value  
United Kingdom (continued)            

AVEVA Group PLC

    397,066     $ 11,487,318  

Aviva PLC

    9,333,925       45,202,551  

BAE Systems PLC

    10,387,104       97,625,670  

Barclays PLC

    55,316,798       105,962,791  

Barratt Developments PLC

    3,385,132       20,756,598  

Berkeley Group Holdings PLC

    368,981       19,121,871  

BP PLC

    64,283,503         314,620,155  

British American Tobacco PLC

    7,187,030       281,613,939  

British Land Co. PLC (The)

    2,898,750       17,429,421  

BT Group PLC

    22,963,997       45,338,340  

Bunzl PLC

    1,113,827       41,802,651  

Burberry Group PLC

    1,320,982       29,039,885  

CNH Industrial NV

    3,376,996       43,504,683  

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC

    677,974       36,691,953  

Compass Group PLC

    5,890,193       138,045,119  

Croda International PLC

    460,580       42,120,039  

DCC PLC

    324,681       21,198,197  

Diageo PLC

    7,643,740       362,098,154  

Entain PLC(b)

    1,931,368       28,420,180  

Experian PLC

    3,044,139       106,582,166  

Ferguson PLC

    722,103       90,839,612  

GSK PLC

    13,425,583       282,074,221  

Haleon PLC(b)

    16,781,979       59,635,433  

Halma PLC

    1,253,851       35,312,052  

Hargreaves Lansdown PLC

    1,182,153       12,238,551  

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC

    571,599       12,081,887  

HSBC Holdings PLC

    66,856,769       418,787,919  

Imperial Brands PLC

    2,981,924       65,472,106  

Informa PLC(b)

    4,938,653       35,917,062  

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC

    607,640       36,017,912  

Intertek Group PLC

    533,328       28,503,821  

J Sainsbury PLC

    5,760,261       15,538,709  

JD Sports Fashion PLC

    8,490,739       13,486,365  

Johnson Matthey PLC

    616,853       16,127,304  

Kingfisher PLC

    6,782,653       21,459,438  

Land Securities Group PLC

    2,319,039       20,723,000  

Legal & General Group PLC

    19,709,666       62,943,152  

Lloyds Banking Group PLC

    234,359,766       129,755,180  

London Stock Exchange Group PLC

    1,086,274       106,012,388  

M&G PLC

    8,604,973       22,430,599  

Melrose Industries PLC

    14,447,767       28,439,837  

Mondi PLC

    1,603,972       30,438,921  

National Grid PLC

    12,032,600       165,684,011  

NatWest Group PLC

    18,575,888       56,419,730  

Next PLC

    436,806       36,364,882  

NMC Health PLC, NVS(d)

    473,933       6  

Ocado Group PLC(b)

    1,910,043       19,635,726  

Pearson PLC

    2,243,664       20,765,676  

Persimmon PLC

    1,050,922       24,240,788  

Phoenix Group Holdings PLC

    2,468,002       19,444,449  

Prudential PLC

    9,066,476       111,829,414  

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC

    2,359,799       191,414,468  

RELX PLC

    6,383,091       188,999,754  

Rentokil Initial PLC

    6,121,247       40,418,339  

Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC(b)

    27,547,582       30,107,822  

Sage Group PLC (The)

    3,351,211       28,881,114  

Schroders PLC

    412,203       14,951,303  

Segro PLC

    3,966,553       53,064,465  

Severn Trent PLC

    826,839       29,726,370  

Shell PLC

    25,117,174       670,033,582  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI EAFE ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

 

 
United Kingdom (continued)            

Smith & Nephew PLC

    2,902,618     $ 37,214,912  

Smiths Group PLC

    1,280,664       24,168,937  

Spirax-Sarco Engineering PLC

    243,176       35,481,550  

SSE PLC

    3,514,588       75,909,452  

St. James’s Place PLC

    1,796,450       26,984,597  

Standard Chartered PLC

    8,611,556       59,356,775  

Taylor Wimpey PLC

    12,012,463       18,697,140  

Tesco PLC

    25,200,935       80,822,815  

Unilever PLC

    8,454,278       411,747,748  

United Utilities Group PLC

    2,253,092       29,935,785  

Vodafone Group PLC

    88,933,067       131,056,851  

Whitbread PLC

    665,019       21,167,436  

WPP PLC

    3,771,409       40,702,492  
   

 

 

 
          7,100,476,437  
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks — 99.3%
(Cost: $45,575,769,835)

      47,241,810,151  
   

 

 

 

Preferred Stocks

   
Germany — 0.4%            

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, Preference Shares, NVS

    189,923       14,419,922  

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Preference Shares, NVS

    588,093       37,569,320  

Porsche Automobil Holding SE, Preference Shares, NVS

    505,768       36,608,353  

Sartorius AG, Preference Shares, NVS

    80,394       35,960,174  

Volkswagen AG, Preference Shares, NVS

    612,761       86,638,181  
   

 

 

 
      211,195,950  
   

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks — 0.4%
(Cost: $251,892,847)

      211,195,950  
   

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments — 99.7%
(Cost: $45,827,662,682)

       47,453,006,101  
   

 

 

 
Security   Shares     Value  

 

 

Short-Term Securities

   
Money Market Funds — 0.5%            

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares, 1.93%(e)(f)(g)

    182,144,004     $ 182,125,789  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 1.81%(e)(f)

    41,190,000       41,190,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Securities — 0.5%
(Cost: $223,280,764)

 

    223,315,789  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities — 100.2%
(Cost: $46,050,943,446)

 

    47,676,321,890  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.2)%

 

    (82,110,317
   

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

    $  47,594,211,573  
   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

All or a portion of this security is on loan.

(b) 

Non-income producing security.

(c) 

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

(d) 

Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

(e) 

Affiliate of the Fund.

(f) 

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

(g) 

All or a portion of this security was purchased with the cash collateral from loaned securities.

 

Affiliates

Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended July 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

                   
Affiliated Issuer  

Value at

07/31/21

   

Purchases

at Cost

   

Proceeds

from Sale

   

Net Realized

Gain (Loss)

   

Change in

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

   

Value at

07/31/22

   

Shares

Held at

07/31/22

    Income    

Capital

Gain

Distributions

from

Underlying

Funds

 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares

  $ 97,946,692     $ 84,223,782 (a)    $     $ (14,048   $ (30,637   $ 182,125,789       182,144,004     $ 2,394,150 (b)    $  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares

    32,940,000       8,250,000 (a)                        41,190,000       41,190,000       192,914        
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 
        $ (14,048   $ (30,637   $ 223,315,789       $ 2,587,064     $  
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Represents net amount purchased (sold).

 
  (b) 

All or a portion represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.

 

 

 

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Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Futures Contracts

 

 

 
Description   Number of
Contracts
    

Expiration

Date

    

Notional

Amount

(000)

    

Value/

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

 

 

 

Long Contracts

          

TOPIX Index

    274        09/08/22      $ 39,961      $ 248,248  

SPI 200 Index

    157        09/15/22        18,984        1,051,594  

Euro STOXX 50 Index

    1,354        09/16/22        51,506        3,163,573  

FTSE 100 Index

    374        09/16/22        33,684        1,033,422  
          

 

 

 
           $ 5,496,837  
          

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

 

 
    

Commodity

Contracts

    

Credit

Contracts

    

Equity

Contracts

    

Foreign

Currency

Exchange

Contracts

    

Interest

Rate

Contracts

    

Other

Contracts

     Total  

 

 

Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments

                    

Futures contracts

                    

Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(a)

   $      $      $ 5,496,837      $      $      $      $ 5,496,837  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(a)   Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss).

 

For the period ended July 31, 2022, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

    

 

 

 
    

Commodity

Contracts

    

Credit

Contracts

    

Equity

Contracts

    

Foreign

Currency

Exchange

Contracts

    

Interest

Rate

Contracts

    

Other

Contracts

     Total  

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from

                    

Futures contracts

   $      $      $ (3,717,437    $      $      $      $ (3,717,437
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on

                    

Futures contracts

   $      $      $ 7,685,933      $      $      $      $ 7,685,933  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

 

 

Futures contracts

  

Average notional value of contracts — long

   $ 251,416,682      

 

 

For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End (continued)

The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.

 

         
      Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Investments

           

Assets

           

Common Stocks

   $ 406,240,308      $ 46,835,569,499      $ 344      $ 47,241,810,151  

Preferred Stocks

            211,195,950               211,195,950  

Money Market Funds

     223,315,789                      223,315,789  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $   629,556,097      $ 47,046,765,449      $              344      $ 47,676,321,890  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments(a)

           

Assets

           

Futures Contracts

   $      $ 5,496,837      $      $ 5,496,837  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts. Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Common Stocks

   
Australia — 10.3%            

29Metals Ltd.(a)

    1,100,145     $ 1,168,997  

5E Advanced Materials Inc.(a)

    1,040,652       1,700,072  

Abacus Property Group

    1,569,538       3,242,237  

Accent Group Ltd.

    1,467,608       1,353,556  

Adbri Ltd.

    1,501,126       2,676,977  

AET&D Holdings No. 1 Pty Ltd.(b)

    169,200       1  

AGL Energy Ltd.

    2,803,938           16,514,335  

Alkane Resources Ltd.(a)

    1,922,986       1,066,294  

Allkem Ltd.(a)

    2,432,229       19,619,312  

ALS Ltd.

    1,955,961       16,065,157  

Altium Ltd.

    500,769       11,058,390  

Alumina Ltd.

    10,471,872       11,374,892  

AMP Ltd.(a)

    13,097,717       10,030,358  

Ansell Ltd.

    541,609       9,943,754  

APM Human Services International Ltd.(a)

    1,151,844       2,677,758  

Appen Ltd.

    470,877       1,930,682  

ARB Corp. Ltd.

    328,566       7,715,387  

Arena REIT

    1,470,949       4,993,368  

Atlas Arteria Ltd.

    4,057,776       22,079,740  

AUB Group Ltd.

    371,503       5,095,478  

Aussie Broadband Ltd.(a)

    755,420       1,930,337  

Austal Ltd.

    1,409,956       2,648,693  

Australian Agricultural Co. Ltd.(a)

    1,387,360       1,799,292  

Australian Clinical Labs Ltd.

    298,284       1,107,377  

Australian Ethical Investment Ltd.

    349,755       1,605,735  

Australian Strategic Materials Ltd.(a)

    382,872       964,537  

AVZ Minerals Ltd.(a)(b)(c)

    10,717,468       5,330,469  

Bank of Queensland Ltd.

    2,742,522       14,524,933  

Bapcor Ltd.

    1,429,586       6,702,838  

Beach Energy Ltd.

    6,658,874       8,581,422  

Bega Cheese Ltd.

    1,249,241       3,056,333  

Bellevue Gold Ltd.(a)

    4,348,937       2,586,587  

Bendigo & Adelaide Bank Ltd.

    2,359,882       17,124,795  

Betmakers Technology Group Ltd.(a)(c)

    2,651,306       941,621  

Blackmores Ltd.

    68,606       3,746,342  

Boral Ltd.

    1,601,568       3,263,775  

Boss Energy Ltd. (a)

    1,363,562       2,195,034  

BrainChip Holdings Ltd.(a)(c)

    6,131,059       4,709,318  

Breville Group Ltd.

    415,364       6,140,792  

Brickworks Ltd.

    322,232       4,764,300  

BWP Trust

    2,094,284       6,310,815  

Calix Ltd.(a)

    546,057       2,432,153  

Capricorn Metals Ltd.(a)

    1,172,134       3,216,626  

carsales.com Ltd.

    1,416,742       20,653,565  

Centuria Capital Group

    2,075,946       3,053,768  

Centuria Industrial REIT

    2,446,030       5,457,438  

Centuria Office REIT

    1,629,158       2,134,725  

Chalice Mining Ltd.(a)

    1,345,773       4,610,176  

Challenger Ltd.

    2,441,079       12,058,348  

Champion Iron Ltd.

    1,443,791       4,926,053  

Charter Hall Group

    2,009,706       18,161,910  

Charter Hall Long Wale REIT

    2,690,167       8,628,344  

Charter Hall Retail REIT

    2,247,798       6,653,555  

Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT

    1,424,482       3,784,072  

City Chic Collective Ltd.(a)(c)

    958,792       1,568,883  

Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd.

    8,706,472       16,772,929  

Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Ltd.(c)

    161,332       2,137,801  

Codan Ltd./Australia

    426,754       2,614,774  
Security   Shares     Value  
Australia (continued)            

Collins Foods Ltd.(c)

    461,854     $ 3,366,595  

Core Lithium Ltd.(a)(c)

    6,172,358       5,116,622  

Coronado Global Resources Inc.(d)

    3,249,271       3,232,466  

Corporate Travel Management Ltd.(a)(c)

    508,779       6,784,822  

Costa Group Holdings Ltd.

    2,012,343       3,648,207  

Credit Corp. Group Ltd.

    284,297       4,833,271  

Cromwell Property Group

    5,981,688       3,536,129  

CSR Ltd.

    2,071,806       6,649,060  

Data#3 Ltd.

    611,820       2,664,760  

De Grey Mining Ltd.(a)

    5,152,445       3,249,290  

Deterra Royalties Ltd.

    1,770,772       5,404,755  

Dexus Industria REIT

    895,060       1,891,250  

DGL Group Ltd./Au(a)

    471,253       826,778  

Dicker Data Ltd.

    257,498       2,040,005  

Domain Holdings Australia Ltd.

    1,092,362       2,734,925  

Downer EDI Ltd.

    2,890,196           11,251,984  

Eagers Automotive Ltd.

    656,709       5,805,596  

Eclipx Group Ltd.(a)(c)

    1,205,962       2,233,122  

Elders Ltd.

    664,454       5,279,885  

EML Payments Ltd.(a)(c)

    1,495,335       1,110,964  

EVENT Hospitality and Entertainment Ltd.(a)

    477,258       4,773,727  

Firefinch Ltd.(a)(b)(c)

    4,681,624       654,210  

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd.(a)

    685,232       8,333,258  

G8 Education Ltd.

    3,181,921       2,375,472  

GDI Property Group Partnership

    3,273,283       2,250,531  

Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia Ltd.

    1,733,587       3,435,090  

Gold Road Resources Ltd.

    4,118,726       4,025,918  

Goulamina Holdings Pty. Ltd.(a)

    3,407,276       1,035,589  

GrainCorp Ltd., Class A

    965,462       5,828,234  

Grange Resources Ltd.

    2,181,171       1,724,660  

Growthpoint Properties Australia Ltd.

    1,123,466       2,985,711  

GUD Holdings Ltd.

    610,854       3,779,220  

GWA Group Ltd.

    952,711       1,389,477  

Hansen Technologies Ltd.

    675,396       2,706,794  

Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd.

    2,382,870       6,953,542  

Healius Ltd.

    2,671,130       7,277,864  

Home Consortium Ltd.

    451,000       1,698,373  

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT

    6,120,065       5,941,102  

HUB24 Ltd.

    322,233       5,566,672  

IGO Ltd.

    2,906,760       22,776,889  

Iluka Resources Ltd.

    1,788,805       12,140,660  

Imdex Ltd.

    1,490,470       1,897,653  

Imugene Ltd.(a)(c)

    21,110,812       3,674,818  

Incitec Pivot Ltd.

    8,289,103       21,119,340  

Ingenia Communities Group

    1,550,151       5,082,947  

Inghams Group Ltd.

    1,571,574       3,258,366  

Insignia Financial Ltd.

    2,598,960       5,654,352  

Integral Diagnostics Ltd.

    797,567       1,729,037  

InvoCare Ltd.

    578,545       4,488,130  

ionner Ltd.(a)

    6,191,770       2,456,675  

IPH Ltd.

    882,433       5,447,497  

IRESS Ltd.

    763,891       6,125,668  

JB Hi-Fi Ltd.

    490,658       14,528,587  

Jervois Global Ltd.(a)

    5,460,692       1,539,783  

Johns Lyng Group Ltd.

    716,376       3,808,438  

Judo Capital Holdings Ltd.(a)

    2,243,098       2,072,391  

Jumbo Interactive Ltd.

    224,823       2,278,419  

Karoon Energy Ltd.(a)

    2,258,857       2,984,697  

Kelsian Group Ltd.

    555,477       2,392,395  

Kogan.com Ltd.(a)(c)

    372,745       1,206,506  
 

 

 

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(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Australia (continued)            

Lake Resources NL(a)(c)

    4,881,710     $ 2,816,903  

Lifestyle Communities Ltd.

    399,222       4,755,964  

Link Administration Holdings Ltd.

    2,162,419       6,666,980  

Liontown Resources Ltd.(a)

    6,927,645       6,507,513  

Lovisa Holdings Ltd.(c)

    247,582       3,110,154  

Lynas Rare Earths Ltd.(a)(c)

    3,823,500           23,512,005  

MA Financial Group Ltd.

    402,886       1,745,481  

Maas Group Holdings Ltd.(c)

    382,811       1,118,328  

Magellan Financial Group Ltd.

    589,943       6,061,228  

Mayne Pharma Group Ltd.(a)

    6,701,556       1,599,145  

McMillan Shakespeare Ltd.

    281,779       2,429,700  

Megaport Ltd.(a)(c)

    644,303       4,423,742  

Mesoblast Ltd.(a)(c)

    2,432,549       1,596,316  

Metcash Ltd.

    4,093,401       11,932,011  

Mincor Resources NL(a)

    1,521,569       2,063,697  

Monadelphous Group Ltd.

    382,504       2,776,870  

Mount Gibson Iron Ltd.(c)

    2,610,143       962,476  

Nanosonics Ltd.(a)(c)

    1,100,403       3,660,996  

National Storage REIT

    4,494,494       7,859,144  

Nearmap Ltd.(a)(c)

    2,055,747       2,013,178  

Neometals Ltd.(a)(c)

    1,958,213       1,542,383  

Netwealth Group Ltd.

    515,630       4,684,459  

New Hope Corp. Ltd.(c)

    2,112,531       6,544,790  

NEXTDC Ltd.(a)

    1,933,683       16,097,027  

nib holdings Ltd.

    1,929,314       9,866,630  

Nick Scali Ltd.(c)

    275,571       1,870,995  

Nickel Mines Ltd.

    4,505,416       3,460,021  

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Ltd.

    6,160,378       8,987,802  

Novonix Ltd.(a)

    1,225,526       2,477,772  

NRW Holdings Ltd.

    1,852,983       2,536,693  

Nufarm Ltd./Australia

    1,600,621       5,829,234  

Objective Corp. Ltd.

    109,613       1,177,046  

Omni Bridgeway Ltd.(a)

    1,104,433       3,204,509  

oOh!media Ltd.(c)

    1,986,824       1,748,098  

Orora Ltd.

    3,663,596       9,170,495  

OZ Minerals Ltd.

    1,418,921       18,950,037  

Pact Group Holdings Ltd.

    893,647       1,271,205  

Paladin Energy Ltd.(a)(c)

    11,406,053       5,965,591  

Pendal Group Ltd.

    1,461,491       4,949,667  

Pepper Money Ltd./Australia

    736,299       845,277  

Perenti Global Ltd.

    2,552,949       1,029,908  

Perpetual Ltd.

    240,106       5,124,838  

Perseus Mining Ltd.(c)

    5,466,994       6,488,345  

PEXA Group Ltd.(a)(c)

    414,638       4,238,441  

Pilbara Minerals Ltd.(a)

    10,112,783       19,939,684  

Pinnacle Investment Management Group Ltd.

    498,995       3,543,233  

Platinum Asset Management Ltd.

    2,224,143       2,855,753  

PointsBet Holdings Ltd.(a)(c)

    841,351       1,906,684  

PolyNovo Ltd.(a)(c)

    2,507,369       2,897,601  

Premier Investments Ltd.

    370,298       5,507,688  

Pro Medicus Ltd.(c)

    197,851       6,930,496  

PWR Holdings Ltd.

    317,851       1,867,923  

Qube Holdings Ltd.

    7,816,198       15,203,535  

Ramelius Resources Ltd.

    3,744,485       2,837,094  

Red 5 Ltd.(a)

    10,175,449       1,887,304  

Regis Resources Ltd.

    3,277,512       4,060,705  

Reliance Worldwide Corp. Ltd.

    3,330,416       10,405,440  

Rural Funds Group

    1,528,867       2,945,474  

Sandfire Resources Ltd.

    1,738,715       5,611,096  

Sayona Mining Ltd.(a)(c)

    27,910,101       3,896,493  
Security   Shares     Value  
Australia (continued)            

Select Harvests Ltd.(c)

    509,075     $ 1,645,104  

Seven Group Holdings Ltd.

    695,822       8,621,122  

Seven West Media Ltd.(a)

    4,029,326       1,346,658  

SG Fleet Group Ltd.

    545,750       1,002,586  

Shopping Centres Australasia Property Group

    4,748,506       9,910,010  

Sierra Rutile Holdings Ltd.(a)

    1,788,805       399,948  

Sigma Healthcare Ltd.

    4,858,241       2,110,139  

Silver Lake Resources Ltd.(a)

    3,854,183       3,896,987  

Sims Ltd.

    707,644       7,358,789  

SiteMinder Ltd.(a)(c)

    919,239       2,744,972  

SmartGroup Corp. Ltd.

    529,924       2,567,448  

Southern Cross Media Group Ltd.(c)

    1,065,556       894,551  

St. Barbara Ltd.

    3,491,934       2,753,253  

Star Entertainment Grp Ltd. (The)(a)

    3,801,992       8,237,596  

Steadfast Group Ltd.

    4,124,409       15,462,578  

Super Retail Group Ltd.

    662,231       4,622,905  

Syrah Resources Ltd.(a)

    2,687,511       2,800,177  

Tabcorp Holdings Ltd.

    9,517,857       6,639,455  

Tassal Group Ltd.

    989,530       3,407,695  

Technology One Ltd.

    1,226,896       10,179,884  

Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd.(a)

    916,956       4,789,470  

Temple & Webster Group Ltd.(a)

    387,188       1,439,302  

Tyro Payments Ltd.(a)(c)

    1,693,800       991,111  

United Malt Grp Ltd.

    1,070,628       2,764,927  

Ventia Services Group Pty Ltd.

    1,071,459       2,008,022  

Viva Energy Group Ltd.(d)

    3,612,931       6,787,144  

Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd.(a)(c)

    366,810       2,025,629  

Waypoint REIT Ltd.

    3,042,903       5,605,313  

Webjet Ltd.(a)(c)

    1,607,219       5,856,065  

West African Resources Ltd.(a)

    4,146,463       3,860,272  

Westgold Resources Ltd.

    2,025,083       1,848,212  

Whitehaven Coal Ltd.

    3,953,573       17,407,106  

Worley Ltd.

    1,319,009       13,311,828  

Zip Co. Ltd.(a)(c)

    2,445,145       1,975,653  
   

 

 

 
          1,135,507,596  
Austria — 1.0%            

Agrana Beteiligungs AG

    12,995       215,161  

ams-OSRAM AG(a)(c)

    1,182,435       9,760,473  

ANDRITZ AG

    290,813       13,607,083  

AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG

    106,944       5,343,375  

BAWAG Group AG(d)

    362,032       16,714,928  

CA Immobilien Anlagen AG

    185,064       6,040,467  

DO & CO AG(a)(c)

    28,339       2,367,757  

EVN AG

    168,110       3,964,929  

FACC AG(a)(c)

    109,182       829,552  

IMMOFINANZ AG(c)

    151,311       2,311,978  

Kontron AG(c)

    184,341       2,746,763  

Lenzing AG

    56,258       4,539,930  

Oesterreichische Post AG(c)

    149,636       4,312,033  

Palfinger AG(c)

    54,113       1,341,175  

Porr AG

    56,282       699,196  

Raiffeisen Bank International AG

    634,005       7,680,814  

S IMMO AG

    160,415       3,741,678  

Schoeller-Bleckmann Oilfield Equipment AG

    44,015       2,516,741  

Semperit AG Holding

    43,521       882,488  

Strabag SE

    65,088       2,690,862  

Telekom Austria AG

    708,991       4,383,975  

UNIQA Insurance Group AG

    557,980       3,822,774  

Vienna Insurance Group AG Wiener Versicherung Gruppe

    153,644       3,527,407  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments   (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Austria (continued)            

Wienerberger AG

    497,082     $ 11,441,584  
   

 

 

 
      115,483,123  
Belgium — 1.5%            

Ackermans & van Haaren NV

    99,867       14,680,609  

Aedifica SA

    158,402       16,446,149  

AGFA-Gevaert NV(a)

    608,690       2,202,321  

Barco NV

    290,348       7,607,509  

Bekaert SA

    151,792       5,376,087  

bpost SA(c)

    427,496       2,682,931  

Cofinimmo SA

    129,639       14,589,441  

Dredging Environmental & Marine Engineering NV(a)

    32,635       3,773,071  

Econocom Group SA/NV

    482,794       1,642,480  

Etablissements Franz Colruyt NV

    235,924       6,517,637  

Euronav NV

    742,630       10,139,705  

Fagron

    283,732       4,327,707  

Galapagos NV(a)(c)

    194,458       9,865,638  

Gimv NV

    86,470       4,668,470  

Immobel SA(c)

    19,097       1,147,318  

Intervest Offices & Warehouses NV

    108,202       3,063,283  

Ion Beam Applications

    103,910       1,813,916  

KBC Ancora

    148,225       5,191,582  

Kinepolis Group NV(a)(c)

    56,622       2,788,789  

Melexis NV

    84,305       7,233,607  

Mithra Pharmaceuticals SA(a)(c)

    84,918       574,037  

Montea NV

    47,589       4,812,557  

Ontex Group NV(a)

    287,957       1,882,692  

Orange Belgium SA(a)(c)

    65,773       1,266,491  

Recticel SA

    174,135       2,673,177  

Retail Estates NV

    40,978       2,893,220  

Shurgard Self Storage SA

    111,347       5,743,397  

Telenet Group Holding NV

    198,107       3,168,381  

Tessenderlo Group SA(a)

    109,839       3,442,432  

Van de Velde NV

    20,133       757,454  

VGP NV

    41,549       7,297,501  

X-Fab Silicon Foundries SE(a)(c)(d)

    246,410       1,645,575  

Xior Student Housing NV

    101,278       4,430,208  
   

 

 

 
          166,345,372  
Denmark — 1.9%            

ALK-Abello A/S(a)

    561,174       11,204,248  

Alm Brand A/S

    3,622,457       5,451,433  

Amagerbanken A/S(b)

    130,550        

Ambu A/S, Class B(c)

    714,426       8,122,474  

Bavarian Nordic A/S(a)(c)

    299,775       14,864,781  

Better Collective A/S(a)

    128,922       2,047,780  

cBrain A/S

    44,478       1,275,416  

Chemometec A/S

    69,716       8,327,740  

D/S Norden A/S

    100,312       4,377,377  

Dfds A/S

    148,504       5,322,171  

Drilling Co. of 1972 A/S (The)(a)

    86,807       4,119,685  

FLSmidth & Co. A/S

    222,183       6,102,756  

H Lundbeck A/S

    1,170,518       5,785,415  

H Lundbeck A/S, Class A(a)(c)

    292,319       1,393,648  

ISS A/S(a)

    673,547       11,771,268  

Jyske Bank A/S, Registered(a)

    218,566       11,438,984  

Matas A/S

    146,396       1,570,696  

Netcompany Group A/S(a)(d)

    170,329       9,551,588  

Nilfisk Holding A/S(a)

    53,562       1,265,918  

NKT A/S(a)

    172,017       8,813,318  

NTG Nordic Transport Group A/S, Class A(a)(c)

    33,439       1,474,282  
Security   Shares     Value  
Denmark (continued)            

Per Aarsleff Holding A/S

    75,543     $ 2,323,251  

Ringkjoebing Landbobank A/S

    116,712       13,105,926  

Royal Unibrew A/S

    207,765       17,718,944  

Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S, Class A(d)

    246,764       4,726,091  

Schouw & Co. A/S

    52,956       3,942,891  

SimCorp A/S

    171,470       12,798,222  

Solar A/S, Class B

    22,365       2,103,320  

Spar Nord Bank A/S

    356,731       4,087,433  

Sydbank A/S

    250,748       7,700,236  

Topdanmark A/S

    191,022       9,310,342  

Zealand Pharma A/S(a)(c)

    150,652       2,717,077  
   

 

 

 
          204,814,711  
Finland — 1.5%            

Aktia Bank OYJ

    215,378       2,062,590  

Anora Group OYJ

    142,020       1,206,818  

Cargotec OYJ, Class B

    162,995       5,764,618  

Caverion OYJ

    436,622       2,177,527  

Citycon OYJ

    360,065       2,561,812  

Finnair OYJ(a)(c)

    2,691,595       1,106,551  

F-Secure OYJ(a)

    473,469       1,468,663  

Harvia OYJ(c)

    64,874       1,384,295  

Huhtamaki OYJ

    411,688       16,047,006  

Kamux Corp.

    131,053       1,080,629  

Kemira OYJ

    461,527       5,860,102  

Kempower OYJ(a)(c)

    70,349       989,559  

Kojamo OYJ

    582,706       10,395,101  

Konecranes OYJ

    250,450       6,724,290  

Marimekko OYJ

    111,661       1,552,282  

Metsa Board OYJ, Class B

    755,996       6,739,535  

Metso Outotec OYJ

    2,827,485       23,373,946  

Musti Group OYJ

    132,446       2,745,125  

Nokian Renkaat OYJ

    562,643       6,654,815  

Oriola OYJ, Class B

    758,192       1,538,971  

Outokumpu OYJ

    1,561,585       6,875,351  

Puuilo OYJ

    215,141       1,095,264  

QT Group OYJ(a)

    69,329       5,605,988  

Remedy Entertainment OYJ(c)

    33,231       898,960  

Revenio Group OYJ

    100,999       5,202,404  

Rovio Entertainment OYJ(d)

    166,745       1,130,950  

Sanoma OYJ

    314,556       4,443,300  

Spinnova OYJ(a)(c)

    63,443       486,565  

Talenom OYJ(c)

    119,200       1,365,839  

TietoEVRY Oyj

    368,211       10,015,307  

TietoEVRY OYJ, New

    12,844       348,828  

Tokmanni Group Corp.

    207,233       2,725,994  

Uponor OYJ

    235,393       3,543,895  

Valmet OYJ

    705,511       19,632,512  

WithSecure OYJ(a)

    473,389       859,277  

YIT OYJ

    611,229       2,079,172  
   

 

 

 
      167,743,841  
France — 3.5%            

AB Science SA(a)(c)

    106,471       816,185  

ABC arbitrage

    83,506       597,431  

Air France-KLM(a)(c)

    4,977,110       6,862,608  

AKWEL(c)

    36,551       658,229  

Albioma SA

    109,083       5,558,804  

ALD SA(d)

    430,931       5,104,820  

Altarea SCA

    16,803       2,491,915  

Alten SA

    123,591       16,739,168  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments   (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
France (continued)            

Antin Infrastructure Partners SA

    147,670     $ 4,434,208  

APERAM SA

    202,123       6,590,073  

Aramis Group SAS(a)(c)(d)

    85,520       350,450  

Atos SE(a)

    430,266       5,304,537  

Aubay

    30,099       1,600,450  

Believe SA(a)(c)

    80,243       742,814  

Beneteau SA

    167,082       1,921,367  

Boiron SA

    34,035       1,591,435  

Bonduelle SCA(c)

    59,486       799,976  

Carmila SA

    241,155       3,816,933  

Casino Guichard Perrachon SA(a)(c)

    190,836       2,246,905  

CGG SA(a)

    2,997,208       2,676,989  

Chargeurs SA

    70,207       1,203,609  

Cie. des Alpes(a)

    81,763       1,435,507  

Cie. Plastic Omnium SA

    249,360       4,663,878  

Coface SA(a)

    444,033       4,650,286  

Derichebourg SA

    404,563       2,578,610  

Elior Group SA(a)(c)(d)

    561,062       1,823,278  

Elis SA

    804,332           12,005,339  

Equasens

    19,115       1,665,217  

Eramet SA

    39,571       4,188,844  

Esker SA

    22,517       3,382,308  

Etablissements Maurel et Prom SA

    250,302       1,322,781  

Euroapi SA(a)

    215,793       3,640,418  

Eutelsat Communications SA

    731,054       5,563,118  

Faurecia SE(a)(c)

    672,615       12,157,512  

Fnac Darty SA(c)

    68,181       2,734,923  

Gaztransport Et Technigaz SA

    108,934       15,024,613  

Groupe Guillin

    21,316       457,506  

ICADE

    147,236       7,371,611  

ID Logistics Group(a)

    12,297       3,981,622  

Imerys SA

    144,240       4,887,777  

Interparfums SA

    80,334       4,030,221  

IPSOS

    169,952       8,711,007  

JCDecaux SA(a)

    272,914       4,401,148  

Kaufman & Broad SA(c)

    51,964       1,442,714  

Korian SA

    319,183       4,722,723  

LISI

    82,869       1,952,515  

LNA Sante SA

    17,779       608,729  

Maisons du Monde SA(d)

    130,443       1,394,235  

Manitou BF SA(c)

    54,046       1,027,421  

McPhy Energy SA(a)(c)

    89,945       1,383,989  

Mercialys SA

    328,792       2,914,496  

Mersen SA

    71,525       2,516,351  

Metropole Television SA

    109,900       1,447,655  

Neoen SA(d)

    203,821       8,964,265  

Nexans SA

    102,216       9,817,294  

Nexity SA

    165,573       4,068,904  

Orpea SA(a)(c)

    232,415       5,786,946  

Peugeot Invest

    22,362       2,269,568  

Quadient SA

    144,735       2,817,937  

Rexel SA

    1,034,092       18,378,341  

Rubis SCA

    396,637       9,694,291  

SCOR SE

    677,755       11,926,804  

SES SA

    1,622,955       12,248,035  

SES-Imagotag SA(a)

    20,023       1,945,023  

SMCP SA(a)(d)

    165,692       902,167  

Societe BIC SA(c)

    105,044       5,935,320  

SOITEC(a)

    110,552       17,695,702  

Solutions 30 SE(a)(c)

    360,123       1,225,506  
Security   Shares     Value  
France (continued)            

Somfy SA

    31,299     $ 3,957,703  

Sopra Steria Group SACA

    65,111       10,849,514  

SPIE SA

    546,661       13,128,024  

Technicolor SA(a)

    838,172       2,679,612  

Television Francaise 1

    173,170       1,192,913  

Trigano SA

    36,792       3,599,938  

Vallourec SA(a)

    382,830       3,547,311  

Valneva SE(a)(c)

    355,196       3,532,629  

Verallia SA(d)

    320,536       8,204,651  

Vicat SA

    74,955       1,954,210  

Vilmorin & Cie SA

    26,104       1,079,189  

Virbac SA(c)

    17,995       6,646,553  

Voltalia SA(a)(c)

    116,910       2,479,109  

Waga Energy SA(a)

    20,844       743,496  

Wavestone

    34,143       1,782,870  
   

 

 

 
          381,251,083  
Germany — 4.1%            

1&1 AG

    185,102       3,207,318  

Aareal Bank AG(a)

    253,246       8,230,794  

About You Holding SE(a)(c)

    162,185       1,464,575  

Adesso SE

    13,396       2,320,928  

ADLER Group SA(a)(c)(d)

    289,771       1,027,750  

AIXTRON SE

    481,607       12,450,915  

Amadeus Fire AG

    24,543       2,742,180  

Atoss Software AG

    17,291       2,728,401  

AURELIUS Equity Opportunities SE & Co. KGaA

    122,396       2,919,700  

Aurubis AG

    132,807       9,588,277  

Auto1 Group SE(a)(c)(d)

    364,393       3,143,026  

Basler AG(c)

    49,158       1,872,984  

BayWa AG

    59,886       2,577,731  

Bertrandt AG

    31,692       1,183,639  

Bike24 Holding AG(a)(c)

    82,393       244,812  

Bilfinger SE

    128,425       3,880,690  

Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA(a)(c)

    338,853       1,321,789  

CANCOM SE

    165,777       5,667,059  

Ceconomy AG

    687,209       1,385,984  

Cewe Stiftung & Co. KGaA(c)

    21,856       1,876,938  

CompuGroup Medical SE & Co. KgaA

    114,059       4,944,263  

CropEnergies AG

    105,856       1,560,002  

CTS Eventim AG & Co. KGaA(a)

    245,236       13,508,402  

Datagroup SE

    20,729       1,580,180  

Dermapharm Holding SE

    78,787       4,438,740  

Deutsche Beteiligungs AG

    51,306       1,480,806  

Deutsche Euroshop(b)

    211,517       4,647,889  

Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG(d)

    566,781       5,238,947  

Deutz AG

    464,440       1,938,988  

DIC Asset AG

    177,862       2,023,089  

Draegerwerk AG & Co. KGaA

    13,057       593,848  

Duerr AG

    218,772       5,439,260  

Eckert & Ziegler Strahlen- und Medizintechnik AG

    63,688       2,824,107  

Elmos Semiconductor SE

    35,702       1,729,164  

ElringKlinger AG

    125,518       1,004,619  

Encavis AG

    513,664       11,240,392  

Energiekontor AG

    26,936       2,643,636  

Evotec SE(a)

    600,870       15,611,323  

Fielmann AG

    110,678       4,473,852  

flatexDEGIRO AG(a)(c)

    287,740       2,926,666  

Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide(a)

    157,515       7,203,575  

Freenet AG

    514,844       12,122,847  

Gerresheimer AG(c)

    133,961       8,046,423  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments   (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Germany (continued)            

GFT Technologies SE

    72,572     $ 3,279,880  

Global Fashion Group SA(a)(c)

    415,182       616,055  

Grand City Properties SA

    406,743       5,547,435  

GRENKE AG(c)

    117,109       3,075,055  

Hamborner REIT AG

    276,549       2,433,188  

Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG

    112,423       1,566,869  

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG(a)(c)

    1,111,984       1,706,657  

Hensoldt AG

    154,686       3,966,067  

HOCHTIEF AG

    106,678       5,725,897  

Hornbach Holding AG & Co. KGaA

    37,114       2,913,080  

Hugo Boss AG

    240,885           14,234,466  

Hypoport SE(a)

    16,337       3,395,673  

Indus Holding AG

    74,573       1,788,188  

Instone Real Estate Group SE(d)

    202,922       2,223,222  

Jenoptik AG

    216,651       5,247,360  

JOST Werke AG(d)

    56,255       2,338,697  

K+S AG, Registered

    813,079       17,144,766  

Kloeckner & Co. SE

    312,667       3,064,329  

Krones AG

    59,660       5,198,183  

KWS Saat SE & Co. KGaA

    54,400       3,323,778  

LANXESS AG

    348,116       12,802,239  

MBB SE(c)

    8,158       901,393  

Media and Games Invest SE(a)(c)

    474,599       1,158,308  

Medios AG(a)

    60,199       1,750,120  

METRO AG(a)

    532,578       4,328,314  

MLP SE

    277,973       1,625,065  

MorphoSys AG(a)(c)

    150,222       3,339,964  

Nagarro SE(a)

    34,642       4,062,728  

Nordex SE(a)(c)

    538,774       5,235,107  

Norma Group SE

    137,354       2,562,472  

Northern Data AG(a)(c)

    20,907       511,200  

OHB SE

    14,662       503,222  

PATRIZIA AG

    198,339       2,558,229  

Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG

    15,734       2,487,714  

PNE AG

    152,034       2,420,103  

ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE

    751,101       6,423,955  

PVA TePla AG(a)

    83,791       1,830,311  

Salzgitter AG(c)

    126,081       3,210,104  

Secunet Security Networks AG

    6,829       1,975,373  

SGL Carbon SE(a)

    267,578       2,026,704  

Siltronic AG

    62,743       5,094,002  

Sirius Real Estate Ltd.

    4,959,986       5,773,381  

Sixt SE

    56,964       6,954,261  

SMA Solar Technology AG(a)(c)

    44,230       2,413,293  

Software AG(c)

    219,447       5,928,687  

Stabilus SE

    104,597       5,894,875  

Steico SE

    23,519       1,922,099  

Stratec SE

    34,014       3,137,572  

Stroeer SE & Co. KGaA

    144,456       6,318,183  

Suedzucker AG

    299,253       4,221,669  

Synlab AG

    474,248       8,979,938  

TAG Immobilien AG

    756,199       8,374,348  

Takkt AG

    146,568       1,998,619  

TeamViewer AG(a)(d)

    645,389       6,719,580  

thyssenkrupp AG(a)

    1,979,548       12,225,840  

Tonies SE, Class A(a)(c)

    169,595       866,673  

TUI AG(a)(c)

    4,476,865       7,233,893  

Varta AG(c)

    77,278       6,290,770  

VERBIO Vereinigte BioEnergie AG

    95,143       5,904,418  

Vitesco Technologies Group AG(a)

    84,188       4,578,909  
Security   Shares     Value  
Germany (continued)            

Vossloh AG

    51,843     $ 1,850,271  

Wacker Neuson SE

    119,977       2,308,459  

Wuestenrot & Wuerttembergische AG

    68,041       1,168,449  

Zeal Network SE(c)

    57,252       1,831,500  
   

 

 

 
          455,547,667  
Hong Kong — 2.0%            

Apollo Future Mobility Group Ltd.(a)(c)

    17,656,000       708,894  

ASMPT Ltd.

    1,327,000       10,573,049  

Atlas Corp.

    360,903       4,215,347  

Bank of East Asia Ltd. (The)

    5,451,800       6,929,032  

Brightoil Petroleum Holdings Ltd.(b)

    12,938,512       16  

Cafe de Coral Holdings Ltd.

    1,520,000       2,319,473  

Champion REIT

    11,252,000       4,962,638  

Chinese Estates Holdings Ltd.(a)

    1,810,500       498,318  

Chow Sang Sang Holdings International Ltd.

    1,570,000       1,622,979  

CITIC Telecom International Holdings Ltd.

    6,837,000       2,280,068  

Citychamp Watch & Jewellery Group Ltd.(a)

    5,546,000       840,742  

CK Life Sciences International Holdings
Inc.(c)

    14,480,000       1,478,405  

C-Mer Eye Care Holdings Ltd.(a)(c)

    2,236,000       1,139,388  

Comba Telecom Systems Holdings Ltd.(a)

    8,152,000       1,473,695  

Cowell e Holdings Inc.(a)

    1,238,000       2,174,647  

Crystal International Group Ltd.(c)(d)

    2,155,500       680,690  

Dah Sing Banking Group Ltd.

    2,191,200       1,671,282  

Dah Sing Financial Holdings Ltd.

    629,600       1,653,361  

EC Healthcare

    1,997,000       1,716,675  

E-Commodities Holdings Ltd.

    5,458,000       1,247,268  

Far East Consortium International Ltd.

    4,415,000       1,424,256  

First Pacific Co. Ltd.

    9,704,000       3,872,285  

Fortune REIT

    6,105,000       5,213,309  

Fosun Tourism Group(a)(c)(d)

    1,060,000       1,514,567  

Guotai Junan International Holdings Ltd.

    12,402,000       1,249,480  

Haitong International Securities Group Ltd.(c)

    9,198,899       1,101,174  

Hang Lung Group Ltd.

    3,312,000       5,973,610  

Health and Happiness H&H International Holdings Ltd.

    964,000       1,159,226  

HKBN Ltd.

    3,567,500       3,962,929  

Hong Kong Technology Venture Co. Ltd.(c)

    2,356,000       1,468,716  

Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong Holdings Ltd.

    10,256,000       1,854,024  

Hysan Development Co. Ltd.

    2,565,000       7,863,230  

IGG Inc.

    3,323,000       1,332,687  

Johnson Electric Holdings Ltd.

    1,440,250       1,841,680  

K Wah International Holdings Ltd.

    4,281,000       1,591,706  

Kerry Logistics Network Ltd.

    1,577,888       3,167,342  

Kerry Properties Ltd.

    2,351,500       5,655,677  

Lifestyle International Holdings Ltd.(a)

    1,606,000       551,321  

LK Technology Holdings Ltd.

    2,332,500       4,074,987  

Luk Fook Holdings International Ltd.

    1,526,000       3,725,928  

Man Wah Holdings Ltd.

    7,429,200       5,815,588  

MECOM Power and Construction Ltd.

    4,589,000       1,332,874  

Melco International Development Ltd.(a)(c)

    2,884,000       1,955,924  

Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd., ADR(a)(c)

    903,126       4,651,099  

MGM China Holdings Ltd.(a)

    3,988,800       2,141,432  

Nissin Foods Co. Ltd.(c)

    1,343,000       976,401  

NWS Holdings Ltd.

    6,596,000       6,541,978  

Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd.

    20,531,000       9,818,659  

Pacific Textiles Holdings Ltd.

    3,789,000       1,506,703  

PAX Global Technology Ltd.

    2,954,000       2,763,805  

PCCW Ltd.

    17,664,000       9,453,909  

Perfect Medical Health Management Ltd.

    1,872,000       879,757  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments   (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Hong Kong (continued)            

Prosperity REIT

    9,176,000     $ 2,805,437  

Realord Group Holdings Ltd.(a)(c)

    1,798,000       2,256,179  

Sa Sa International Holdings Ltd.(a)

    5,154,000       853,285  

Shangri-La Asia Ltd.(a)

    4,674,000       3,812,305  

Shun Tak Holdings Ltd.(a)(c)

    6,116,000       1,146,532  

SJM Holdings Ltd.(a)(c)

    8,288,000       3,381,405  

SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings Ltd.

    2,607,500       1,361,264  

Stella International Holdings Ltd.

    2,141,000       2,086,479  

Sun Hung Kai & Co. Ltd.

    2,447,000       1,128,274  

SUNeVision Holdings Ltd.

    2,799,000       1,830,591  

Sunlight REIT

    4,117,000       1,966,745  

Texhong Textile Group Ltd.

    1,167,500       1,086,543  

Theme International Holdings Ltd.(a)(c)

    19,970,000       2,624,679  

United Energy Group Ltd.

    33,326,000       3,829,346  

United Laboratories International Holdings Ltd. (The)

    4,400,000       2,321,175  

Value Partners Group Ltd.(c)

    3,715,000       1,233,704  

Vesync Co. Ltd.

    1,218,000       780,651  

Vitasoy International Holdings Ltd.

    3,660,000       5,515,239  

Viva China Holdings Ltd.(a)

    16,552,000       2,384,571  

Vobile Group Ltd.(a)(c)

    6,217,000       3,178,526  

VSTECS Holdings Ltd.

    3,784,000       2,890,100  

VTech Holdings Ltd.

    681,700       4,647,178  

Wynn Macau Ltd.(a)

    6,539,600       4,300,596  

Xinyi Electric Storage Holdings Ltd.(a)

    1       1  

Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings Ltd.

    3,399,500       4,521,176  

Zensun Enterprises Ltd.(c)

    2,357,000       720,621  
   

 

 

 
          217,284,832  
Ireland — 0.7%            

AIB Group PLC

    3,465,280       7,882,290  

Bank of Ireland Group PLC

    4,336,505       24,838,454  

C&C Group PLC(a)(c)

    1,659,686       4,011,334  

Cairn Homes PLC(a)

    3,102,986       3,444,147  

Dalata Hotel Group PLC(a)

    854,382       3,148,125  

Glanbia PLC

    844,038       9,920,461  

Glenveagh Properties PLC(a)(d)

    2,815,635       3,125,105  

Grafton Group PLC

    954,499       9,872,825  

Greencore Group PLC(a)

    2,288,758       2,803,973  

Irish Residential Properties REIT PLC

    1,958,702       2,710,560  

Origin Enterprises PLC

    552,320       2,242,234  

Uniphar PLC(a)

    970,074       3,207,385  
   

 

 

 
      77,206,893  
Israel — 3.1%            

AFI Properties Ltd.

    42,807       2,239,197  

Africa Israel Residences Ltd.

    26,721       1,540,681  

Airport City Ltd.(a)

    300,329       5,806,130  

Alony Hetz Properties & Investments Ltd.(c)

    608,975       8,886,902  

Altshuler Shaham Penn Ltd.(c)

    266,250       771,878  

Amot Investments Ltd.

    943,876       6,471,096  

Arad Investment & Industrial Development Ltd.

    14,087       1,724,063  

Ashtrom Group Ltd.

    164,072       3,823,759  

AudioCodes Ltd.

    110,657       2,712,977  

Azorim-Investment Development & Construction Co. Ltd.(c)

    389,599       1,488,072  

Bezeq The Israeli Telecommunication Corp. Ltd.

    8,754,730       14,989,363  

Big Shopping Centers Ltd.

    48,545       6,466,196  

Blue Square Real Estate Ltd.

    19,925       1,553,762  

Camtek Ltd./Israel(a)(c)

    119,932       3,539,438  

Cellcom Israel Ltd.(a)(c)

    402,937       2,209,990  

Cellebrite DI Ltd.(a)(c)

    156,404       789,840  
Security   Shares     Value  
Israel (continued)            

Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings Ltd.(a)

    260,337     $ 5,092,638  

Cognyte Software Ltd.(a)(c)

    281,755       1,270,715  

Danel Adir Yeoshua Ltd.

    22,943       2,909,860  

Danya Cebus Ltd.

    32,887       846,487  

Delek Automotive Systems Ltd.

    220,035       2,769,005  

Delek Group Ltd.(a)

    38,660       5,870,022  

Delta Galil Industries Ltd.

    49,668       2,426,981  

Doral Group Renewable Energy Resources
Ltd.(a)(c)

    291,917       1,021,005  

Elco Ltd.

    40,556       2,814,132  

Electra Consumer Products 1970 Ltd.(c)

    50,821       2,391,552  

Electra Ltd./Israel

    8,872       5,317,011  

Electra Real Estate Ltd.

    106,628       1,760,267  

Electreon Wireless Ltd.(a)(c)

    16,346       395,886  

Energix-Renewable Energies Ltd.

    984,143       3,988,927  

Enlight Renewable Energy Ltd.(a)

    3,945,683       8,988,776  

Equital Ltd.(a)(c)

    140,477       4,981,230  

Fattal Holdings 1998 Ltd.(a)

    25,583       2,991,949  

FIBI Holdings Ltd.

    71,296       3,315,354  

First International Bank Of Israel Ltd. (The)

    229,570       9,706,234  

Fiverr International Ltd.(a)

    132,303       4,244,280  

Formula Systems 1985 Ltd.

    40,289       4,191,391  

Fox Wizel Ltd.(c)

    35,009       4,451,208  

G City Ltd.

    336,965       2,080,143  

Gav-Yam Lands Corp. Ltd.

    1       5  

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd.(a)(c)

    173,419       1,170,985  

Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd.

    481,899       4,927,476  

Hilan Ltd.

    59,958       3,493,539  

IDI Insurance Co. Ltd.(c)

    42,662       1,112,430  

Inmode Ltd.(a)(c)

    300,839       9,999,888  

Isracard Ltd.

    848,020       2,650,996  

Israel Canada T.R Ltd.

    547,891       2,116,171  

Israel Corp. Ltd.(a)

    16,303       7,260,947  

Israel Land Development - Urban Renewal
Ltd.(c)

    68,158       1,089,246  

Isras Investment Co. Ltd.

    7,574       1,498,949  

Ituran Location and Control Ltd.

    66,095       1,678,813  

M Yochananof & Sons Ltd.

    21,572       1,243,128  

Magic Software Enterprises Ltd.

    112,441       2,250,140  

Malam - Team Ltd.(c)

    36,107       809,741  

Matrix IT Ltd.

    160,673       4,083,182  

Maytronics Ltd.(c)

    203,592       2,682,789  

Mega Or Holdings Ltd.

    97,898       3,280,398  

Mehadrin Ltd.(a)

          1  

Melisron Ltd.(a)

    98,386       7,444,389  

Menora Mivtachim Holdings Ltd.(a)

    139,991       2,801,990  

Migdal Insurance & Financial Holdings Ltd.

    1,712,989       2,675,471  

Mivne Real Estate KD Ltd.

    2,493,417       8,468,499  

Nano Dimension Ltd., ADR(a)(c)

    1,095,893       3,605,488  

Nano-X Imaging Ltd.(a)(c)

    153,303       1,845,768  

Naphtha Israel Petroleum Corp. Ltd.(a)(c)

    330,779       2,069,240  

Nayax Ltd.(a)

    341,844       920,435  

Neto Malinda Trading Ltd.(a)(c)

    47,961       1,809,856  

Nova Ltd.(a)

    120,859           12,835,634  

Oil Refineries Ltd.

    8,736,116       3,292,191  

One Software Technologies Ltd.(c)

    165,054       2,710,845  

OPC Energy Ltd.(a)(c)

    385,511       4,458,586  

OY Nofar Energy Ltd.(a)(c)

    63,082       1,854,351  

Partner Communications Co. Ltd.(a)(c)

    579,420       4,624,525  

Paz Oil Co. Ltd.(a)(c)

    42,273       5,213,654  

Perion Network Ltd.(a)(c)

    157,882       3,045,577  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments   (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Israel (continued)            

Phoenix Holdings Ltd. (The)

    651,175     $ 6,958,204  

Plus500 Ltd.

    421,114       8,546,704  

Prashkovsky Investments and Construction Ltd.

    32,077       1,038,418  

Property & Building Corp. Ltd.(a)(c)

    11,854       1,137,813  

RADA Electronic Industries Ltd.(a)(c)

    178,216       1,803,546  

Radware Ltd.(a)

    173,980       4,024,157  

Rami Levy Chain Stores Hashikma Marketing 2006 Ltd.(c)

    37,851       2,961,340  

Reit 1 Ltd.

    760,362       4,406,020  

Retailors Ltd.(c)

    50,921       1,151,178  

Sapiens International Corp. NV(c)

    135,449       3,552,580  

Sella Capital Real Estate Ltd.

    820,472       2,433,496  

Shapir Engineering and Industry Ltd.

    589,847       5,252,364  

Shikun & Binui Ltd.(a)

    1,020,736       4,811,315  

Shufersal Ltd.

    1,112,099       7,266,674  

SimilarWeb Ltd.(a)(c)

    78,932       657,504  

Sisram Medical Ltd.(d)

    578,800       823,002  

Strauss Group Ltd.(c)

    214,855       5,708,984  

Summit Real Estate Holdings Ltd.(c)

    155,048       2,825,220  

Taboola.com Ltd.(a)

    239,114       626,479  

Tadiran Group Ltd.

    14,522       2,246,807  

Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.(a)

    39,732       1,418,035  

Tower Semiconductor Ltd.(a)

    1       37  

Tremor International Ltd.(a)(c)

    395,084       2,075,580  

YH Dimri Construction & Development Ltd.(c)

    32,952       2,749,143  
   

 

 

 
          344,338,320  
Italy — 2.7%            

A2A SpA

    6,839,589       8,815,530  

ACEA SpA

    175,654       2,536,554  

Anima Holding SpA(d)

    1,033,892       3,629,828  

Antares Vision SpA(a)

    116,754       1,249,176  

Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA

    490,976       851,430  

Ascopiave SpA

    272,720       775,018  

Autogrill SpA(a)

    815,322       5,319,348  

Azimut Holding SpA

    453,612       7,935,091  

Banca Generali SpA(c)

    247,296       7,194,728  

Banca IFIS SpA

    110,697       1,489,390  

Banca Mediolanum SpA

    943,851       6,250,559  

Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena SpA(a)(c)

    1,060,237       449,634  

Banca Popolare di Sondrio SPA

    1,912,459       6,346,631  

Banco BPM SpA

    6,138,701       15,899,685  

BFF Bank SpA(d)

    680,775       4,783,076  

Biesse SpA(c)

    59,204       844,276  

Bio On SpA(b)(c)

    19,879        

BPER Banca

    4,513,257       6,264,930  

Brembo SpA

    640,263       6,763,379  

Brunello Cucinelli SpA

    145,366       8,448,500  

Buzzi Unicem SpA

    413,863       7,566,696  

Carel Industries SpA(d)

    168,765       3,845,016  

CIR SpA-Compagnie Industriali(a)

    5,540,507       2,347,178  

Credito Emiliano SpA

    384,616       2,176,982  

Danieli & C Officine Meccaniche SpA

    32,342       665,235  

Datalogic SpA(c)

    77,130       601,092  

De’ Longhi SpA(c)

    323,379       6,150,542  

Digital Bros. SpA

    20,654       560,331  

Digital Value SpA(a)

    14,714       964,374  

doValue SpA(d)

    254,652       1,554,982  

El.En. SpA

    190,398       2,859,244  

Enav SpA(a)(d)

    1,150,769       5,031,264  

ERG SpA

    253,836       8,279,428  
Security   Shares     Value  
Italy (continued)            

Esprinet SpA

    126,048     $ 912,334  

Fila SpA

    100,984       821,764  

Fincantieri SpA(a)(c)

    2,127,104       1,118,274  

Gruppo MutuiOnline SpA

    110,899       2,971,632  

GVS SpA(d)

    299,865       2,913,594  

Hera SpA

    3,544,354       10,183,908  

Illimity Bank SpA(a)

    224,174       2,308,044  

Immobiliare Grande Distribuzione SIIQ SpA

    224,983       836,339  

Interpump Group SpA

    300,747       12,853,261  

Iren SpA

    3,032,354       5,714,537  

Italgas SpA

    2,058,358       11,775,435  

Italmobiliare SpA

    59,964       1,670,687  

Juventus Football Club SpA(a)(c)

    4,254,567       1,567,534  

Leonardo SpA

    1,714,153       16,055,780  

Maire Tecnimont SpA(c)

    617,813       1,715,717  

MARR SpA

    147,158       2,036,663  

OVS SpA(c)(d)

    921,380       1,481,926  

Pharmanutra SpA

    14,257       981,268  

Piaggio & C SpA

    727,856       1,917,554  

Pirelli & C SpA(d)

    1,481,269       6,413,334  

RAI Way SpA(d)

    419,559       2,088,146  

Reply SpA

    94,979       12,503,645  

Safilo Group SpA(a)(c)

    960,753       1,312,801  

Saipem SpA(a)(c)

    4,901,520       4,077,542  

Salcef SpA

    107,075       2,066,733  

Salvatore Ferragamo SpA(c)

    216,050       3,832,255  

Sanlorenzo SpA/Ameglia(c)

    52,394       1,824,039  

Saras SpA(a)

    2,397,905       3,041,793  

Seco SpA(a)(c)

    134,441       873,514  

Sesa SpA

    32,865       4,664,758  

SOL SpA

    153,789       2,852,331  

Tamburi Investment Partners SpA

    447,918       3,721,529  

Technogym SpA(c)(d)

    596,028       4,199,017  

Technoprobe SpA(a)

    528,649       4,259,031  

Tinexta SpA

    86,331       2,149,812  

Tod’s SpA(a)(c)

    40,300       1,431,360  

Unipol Gruppo SpA

    1,664,623       6,982,600  

Webuild SpA(c)

    1,672,075       2,580,534  

Wiit SpA

    43,387       889,099  

Zignago Vetro SpA

    117,732       1,493,471  
   

 

 

 
          291,542,722  
Japan — 29.8%            

77 Bank Ltd. (The)

    221,800       2,964,425  

ABC-Mart Inc.

    141,700       6,000,848  

Activia Properties Inc.

    2,974       9,324,898  

Adastria Co. Ltd.

    95,680       1,436,909  

ADEKA Corp.

    328,300       5,938,383  

Advance Logistics Investment Corp.

    2,338       2,695,563  

Advance Residence Investment Corp.

    5,548       15,286,933  

Aeon Delight Co. Ltd.

    93,500       2,023,598  

AEON Financial Service Co. Ltd.

    464,100       5,080,959  

Aeon Hokkaido Corp.

    101,200       804,169  

Aeon Mall Co. Ltd.

    435,600       5,557,952  

AEON REIT Investment Corp.

    6,910       8,104,677  

Ai Holdings Corp.

    147,800       1,871,014  

Aica Kogyo Co. Ltd.

    226,200       5,241,256  

Aichi Corp.

    124,700       803,163  

Aida Engineering Ltd.

    300,500       2,068,335  

Aiful Corp.

    1,308,700       3,837,499  

Ain Holdings Inc.

    105,300       6,069,089  
 

 

 

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(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Air Water Inc.

    784,100     $ 10,556,251  

Airtrip Corp.(c)

    61,400       1,140,006  

Alfresa Holdings Corp.

    797,200           10,639,344  

Alpen Co. Ltd.(c)

    71,700       1,120,078  

Alpha Systems Inc.

    25,500       941,544  

Alps Alpine Co. Ltd.

    844,700       8,791,195  

Amada Co. Ltd.

    1,436,700       11,596,619  

Amano Corp.

    228,700       4,400,228  

Amvis Holdings Inc.(c)

    54,900       1,935,954  

AnGes Inc.(a)(c)

    633,000       1,761,803  

Anicom Holdings Inc.

    317,800       1,631,802  

Anritsu Corp.

    600,400       7,338,424  

AOKI Holdings Inc.

    112,600       554,347  

Aozora Bank Ltd.

    493,800       10,322,612  

Appier Group Inc.(a)(c)

    235,400       1,548,223  

Arata Corp.

    53,900       1,666,201  

Arcland Sakamoto Co. Ltd.

    129,500       1,505,232  

Arcland Service Holdings Co. Ltd.

    61,600       985,350  

Arcs Co. Ltd.

    173,600       2,766,538  

Argo Graphics Inc.

    65,600       1,702,988  

Ariake Japan Co. Ltd.

    79,200       3,156,791  

ARTERIA Networks Corp.

    106,300       1,015,178  

As One Corp.

    124,200       5,892,926  

Asahi Holdings Inc.

    321,300       4,903,782  

Asics Corp.

    688,900       13,125,947  

ASKUL Corp.

    177,600       2,342,950  

Atom Corp.(a)

    476,800       2,927,288  

Autobacs Seven Co. Ltd.

    280,400       2,955,844  

Avex Inc.

    142,900       1,638,167  

Awa Bank Ltd. (The)

    164,000       2,480,426  

Axial Retailing Inc.(c)

    46,700       1,198,311  

Bank of Kyoto Ltd. (The)

    240,600       10,236,432  

BayCurrent Consulting Inc.(c)

    56,400       17,645,555  

Belc Co. Ltd.

    41,000       1,695,491  

Bell System24 Holdings Inc.

    139,500       1,617,690  

Belluna Co. Ltd.

    228,000       1,332,604  

Benefit One Inc.(c)

    336,000       5,457,445  

Benesse Holdings Inc.

    310,400       5,594,040  

BeNext-Yumeshin Group Co.

    246,531       2,958,418  

Bengo4.com Inc.(a)(c)

    33,600       969,056  

Bic Camera Inc.

    395,500       3,438,767  

BIPROGY Inc.

    305,500       6,519,183  

BML Inc.

    94,100       2,783,103  

Bunka Shutter Co. Ltd.

    309,100       2,399,321  

Bushiroad Inc.(a)

    62,400       716,566  

C Uyemura & Co. Ltd.

    46,900       2,186,204  

C.I. Takiron Corp.

    177,700       745,486  

Calbee Inc.

    374,100       8,028,155  

Canon Electronics Inc.

    47,400       593,315  

Canon Marketing Japan Inc.

    195,200       4,584,076  

Casio Computer Co. Ltd.

    836,600       8,183,580  

Cawachi Ltd.

    59,100       955,288  

CellSource Co. Ltd.(a)(c)

    30,200       1,054,888  

Central Glass Co. Ltd.

    129,800       3,196,504  

Change Inc.(c)

    154,000       2,332,688  

Chiyoda Corp.(a)

    659,600       2,029,762  

Chofu Seisakusho Co. Ltd.

    37,300       521,289  

Chudenko Corp.

    77,000       1,236,530  

Chugoku Bank Ltd. (The)

    607,200       4,415,561  

Chugoku Electric Power Co. Inc. (The)

    1,163,600       7,603,278  
Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Chugoku Marine Paints Ltd.

    151,500     $ 1,001,381  

Citizen Watch Co. Ltd.

    1,074,000       4,708,424  

CKD Corp.

    218,200       3,098,809  

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc.

    566,600       6,459,805  

COLOPL Inc.

    246,000       1,240,020  

Colowide Co. Ltd.

    314,700       4,615,449  

Comforia Residential REIT Inc.

    2,671       6,746,349  

COMSYS Holdings Corp.

    483,000       9,703,591  

Comture Corp.

    98,300       2,219,804  

CONEXIO Corp.

    38,500       382,172  

Cosmo Energy Holdings Co. Ltd.

    322,700           9,787,604  

Cosmos Pharmaceutical Corp.

    85,500       9,192,307  

CRE Logistics REIT Inc.

    2,340       3,580,926  

Create Restaurants Holdings Inc.

    502,100       3,824,010  

Create SD Holdings Co. Ltd.

    114,600       2,654,601  

Credit Saison Co. Ltd.

    628,200       8,021,821  

Curves Holdings Co. Ltd.

    224,200       1,220,231  

CYBERDYNE Inc.(a)(c)

    450,400       1,189,039  

Cybozu Inc.

    104,400       902,139  

Daicel Corp.

    1,096,200       6,973,274  

Daido Steel Co. Ltd.

    108,200       3,229,383  

Daihen Corp.

    81,800       2,576,795  

Daiho Corp.

    27,500       883,718  

Daiichikosho Co. Ltd.

    159,000       4,510,054  

Daiken Corp.

    43,200       633,085  

Daiki Aluminium Industry Co. Ltd.

    102,000       950,992  

Daikokutenbussan Co. Ltd.

    24,000       985,376  

Daio Paper Corp.

    353,700       3,787,231  

Daiseki Co. Ltd.

    184,560       5,486,415  

Daishi Hokuetsu Financial Group Inc.

    144,900       2,796,189  

Daiwa Industries Ltd.

    129,600       1,103,954  

Daiwa Office Investment Corp.

    1,355       6,874,263  

Daiwa Securities Living Investments Corp.

    7,966       7,523,661  

Daiwabo Holdings Co. Ltd.

    348,300       5,000,060  

DCM Holdings Co. Ltd.

    502,600       3,933,195  

Demae-Can Co. Ltd.(a)(c)

    150,600       723,163  

DeNA Co. Ltd.(c)

    357,000       5,273,294  

Denka Co. Ltd.

    317,000       8,219,365  

Descente Ltd.

    116,000       2,474,811  

Dexerials Corp.(c)

    232,000       6,262,425  

DIC Corp.

    316,900       5,860,566  

Digital Arts Inc.

    47,200       2,336,485  

Digital Garage Inc.

    140,500       4,082,364  

Dip Corp.

    151,600       4,072,293  

Direct Marketing MiX Inc.

    83,900       1,306,160  

DMG Mori Co. Ltd.

    482,800       6,484,105  

Doshisha Co. Ltd.

    96,100       1,141,922  

Doutor Nichires Holdings Co. Ltd.

    113,600       1,419,785  

Dowa Holdings Co. Ltd.

    223,600       8,109,235  

DTS Corp.

    161,100       4,092,383  

Duskin Co. Ltd.

    189,200       4,268,641  

DyDo Group Holdings Inc.

    36,100       1,379,045  

Earth Corp.

    65,700       2,636,964  

Ebara Corp.

    392,300       15,367,995  

EDION Corp.

    339,300       3,198,943  

eGuarantee Inc.

    145,000       2,544,766  

Eiken Chemical Co. Ltd.

    137,400       2,032,442  

Eizo Corp.

    61,200       1,711,768  

Elan Corp.

    138,600       1,228,174  

Elecom Co. Ltd.(c)

    212,500       2,719,546  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments   (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Electric Power Development Co. Ltd.

    620,200     $ 10,464,460  

EM Systems Co. Ltd.

    182,900       1,517,926  

en Japan Inc.

    141,400       2,222,254  

eRex Co. Ltd.

    128,700       2,328,351  

ES-Con Japan Ltd.

    142,600       903,445  

Euglena Co. Ltd.(a)(c)

    406,800       2,858,317  

Exedy Corp.

    123,000       1,601,646  

EXEO Group Inc.

    435,900       7,303,897  

Ezaki Glico Co. Ltd.

    205,100       5,992,569  

Fancl Corp.

    334,600       6,377,670  

FCC Co. Ltd.

    145,800       1,552,449  

Ferrotec Holdings Corp.

    183,400       3,436,708  

Financial Products Group Co. Ltd.

    268,000       2,092,178  

Food & Life Companies Ltd.

    471,300       9,184,401  

FP Corp.

    196,800       4,430,942  

Freee KK(a)(c)

    165,600       4,033,893  

Frontier Real Estate Investment Corp.

    2,044       8,331,240  

Fuji Co. Ltd./Ehime

    116,100       1,898,388  

Fuji Corp./Aichi

    314,100       4,867,647  

Fuji Kyuko Co. Ltd.

    94,400       2,896,863  

Fuji Media Holdings Inc.

    183,900       1,600,722  

Fuji Oil Holdings Inc.

    191,000       3,259,585  

Fuji Seal International Inc.

    184,500       2,137,882  

Fuji Soft Inc.

    106,800       6,499,198  

Fujicco Co. Ltd.

    43,200       626,346  

Fujikura Ltd.

    999,400       6,041,583  

Fujimi Inc.

    66,800       2,975,559  

Fujimori Kogyo Co. Ltd.

    57,000       1,522,285  

Fujio Food Group Inc.

    79,600       816,839  

Fujitec Co. Ltd.

    271,200       5,821,541  

Fujitsu General Ltd.

    250,800       5,347,441  

Fujiya Co. Ltd.

    33,400       600,368  

Fukui Computer Holdings Inc.

    46,900       1,239,788  

Fukuoka Financial Group Inc.

    724,900           12,848,642  

Fukuoka REIT Corp.

    2,703       3,507,666  

Fukushima Galilei Co. Ltd.

    44,100       1,212,526  

Fukuyama Transporting Co. Ltd.

    101,100       2,361,179  

Fullcast Holdings Co. Ltd.

    81,900       1,449,570  

Funai Soken Holdings Inc.

    162,060       2,856,929  

Furukawa Co. Ltd.

    171,000       1,589,353  

Furukawa Electric Co. Ltd.

    285,800       4,995,679  

Fuso Chemical Co. Ltd.

    73,500       1,884,138  

Future Corp.

    184,100       2,230,327  

Fuyo General Lease Co. Ltd.

    70,000       4,309,058  

G-7 Holdings Inc.

    86,300       964,056  

Genky DrugStores Co. Ltd.

    33,200       809,099  

Geo Holdings Corp.(c)

    99,700       1,053,207  

Giken Ltd.

    73,000       1,812,844  

Global One Real Estate Investment Corp.

    4,206       3,471,787  

GLOBERIDE Inc.

    69,800       1,196,523  

Glory Ltd.

    204,900       3,402,310  

GMO Financial Gate Inc.(c)

    7,500       800,979  

GMO Financial Holdings Inc.

    149,900       884,728  

GMO GlobalSign Holdings KK

    19,900       893,936  

GMO internet Inc.

    284,600       5,590,215  

GNI Group Ltd.(a)(c)

    185,397       2,612,142  

Goldcrest Co. Ltd.

    66,400       903,122  

Goldwin Inc.

    100,800       6,289,009  

Gree Inc.

    276,500       1,762,997  

GS Yuasa Corp.

    272,700       4,978,982  
Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

G-Tekt Corp.

    50,700     $ 510,727  

GungHo Online Entertainment Inc.(c)

    191,630       3,739,127  

Gunma Bank Ltd. (The)

    1,399,700       4,016,243  

Gunze Ltd.

    68,600       1,999,108  

H.U. Group Holdings Inc.

    221,200       5,301,033  

H2O Retailing Corp.

    338,000       2,541,908  

Hachijuni Bank Ltd. (The)

    1,468,900       5,468,481  

Halows Co. Ltd.

    28,500       671,393  

Hamakyorex Co. Ltd.

    42,800       1,027,333  

Hankyu Hanshin REIT Inc.

    2,490       2,870,559  

Hanwa Co. Ltd.

    144,300       3,155,954  

Harmonic Drive Systems Inc.

    204,300       7,789,312  

Haseko Corp.

    1,031,300       12,555,471  

Hazama Ando Corp.

    674,700       4,541,916  

Heiwa Corp.

    227,100       3,545,057  

Heiwa Real Estate Co. Ltd.

    135,700       4,085,515  

Heiwa Real Estate REIT Inc.

    3,734       4,179,817  

Heiwado Co. Ltd.

    120,600       1,814,005  

Hiday Hidaka Corp.

    107,900       1,751,486  

Hino Motors Ltd.

    1,230,900       6,397,249  

Hioki E.E. Corp.

    39,300       1,975,417  

Hirata Corp.

    39,300       1,409,042  

Hirogin Holdings Inc.

    1,028,500       4,751,890  

HIS Co. Ltd.(a)(c)

    220,200       3,340,919  

Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co. Inc.

    200,400       5,226,535  

Hitachi Transport System Ltd.

    178,800           11,645,811  

Hitachi Zosen Corp.

    676,500       4,233,592  

Hogy Medical Co. Ltd.

    109,800       2,894,731  

Hokkaido Electric Power Co. Inc.

    730,800       2,807,022  

Hokkoku Financial Holdings Inc.

    101,800       3,544,287  

Hokuetsu Corp.

    509,500       2,686,597  

Hokuhoku Financial Group Inc.

    501,100       3,238,024  

Hokuriku Electric Power Co.

    704,600       2,871,344  

Hokuto Corp.

    88,700       1,287,109  

Horiba Ltd.

    145,600       7,176,783  

Hoshino Resorts REIT Inc.

    970       4,751,083  

Hosiden Corp.

    193,900       2,158,672  

House Foods Group Inc.

    266,600       5,732,295  

Hulic Reit Inc.

    5,473       6,852,265  

Hyakugo Bank Ltd. (The)

    1,155,700       2,838,112  

Ichibanya Co. Ltd.

    58,700       2,094,833  

Ichigo Inc.

    1,029,300       2,324,759  

Ichigo Office REIT Investment Corp.

    5,037       3,239,131  

Idec Corp./Japan

    120,000       2,677,786  

IDOM Inc.

    234,300       1,424,240  

IHI Corp.

    592,600       15,625,500  

Iino Kaiun Kaisha Ltd.

    352,900       1,882,183  

Inaba Denki Sangyo Co. Ltd.

    203,100       4,234,685  

Inabata & Co. Ltd.

    178,800       3,244,791  

Inageya Co. Ltd.

    99,000       947,230  

Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment Corp.

    8,318       11,565,464  

Infocom Corp.

    102,100       1,640,866  

Infomart Corp.

    856,700       3,023,949  

Information Services International-Dentsu Ltd.

    109,500       3,682,060  

INFRONEER Holdings Inc.

    1,107,128       8,126,914  

Insource Co. Ltd.

    96,700       2,046,181  

Internet Initiative Japan Inc.

    218,500       8,871,931  

Invincible Investment Corp.

    25,933       8,158,065  

IR Japan Holdings Ltd.(c)

    41,800       703,734  

Iriso Electronics Co. Ltd.

    83,100       1,870,396  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments   (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd.

    1,428,400     $ 11,435,831  

Itochu Enex Co. Ltd.

    196,400       1,580,991  

Itochu-Shokuhin Co. Ltd.

    23,200       870,404  

Itoham Yonekyu Holdings Inc.

    634,400       3,179,344  

Iwatani Corp.

    185,000       7,754,595  

Iyo Bank Ltd. (The)

    931,400       4,518,524  

Izumi Co. Ltd.

    140,800       3,300,359  

J Front Retailing Co. Ltd.

    1,030,300       8,673,594  

JAC Recruitment Co. Ltd.

    69,200       1,021,469  

Jaccs Co. Ltd.

    97,200       2,780,021  

JAFCO Group Co. Ltd.

    308,700       4,198,231  

Japan Airport Terminal Co. Ltd.(a)

    255,200           10,003,447  

Japan Aviation Electronics Industry Ltd.

    196,700       3,359,931  

Japan Display Inc.(a)

    2,544,500       1,221,957  

Japan Elevator Service Holdings Co. Ltd.

    262,400       3,140,297  

Japan Excellent Inc.

    5,068       4,821,328  

Japan Hotel REIT Investment Corp.

    18,774       9,742,862  

Japan Lifeline Co. Ltd.

    246,300       1,837,673  

Japan Logistics Fund Inc.

    3,493       8,393,929  

Japan Material Co. Ltd.

    284,900       4,227,301  

Japan Petroleum Exploration Co. Ltd.

    132,000       3,482,995  

Japan Prime Realty Investment Corp.

    3,541       10,813,111  

Japan Pulp & Paper Co. Ltd.

    45,100       1,410,854  

Japan Securities Finance Co. Ltd.

    380,900       2,362,944  

Japan Steel Works Ltd. (The)

    254,200       5,888,709  

Japan Wool Textile Co. Ltd. (The)

    148,300       1,156,516  

JCR Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd.

    274,600       5,101,799  

JCU Corp.

    80,900       2,168,993  

JDC Corp.

    162,300       742,445  

Jeol Ltd.

    187,300       8,515,632  

JGC Holdings Corp.

    940,500       11,566,651  

JINS Holdings Inc.(c)

    60,000       1,718,062  

JMDC Inc.(c)

    109,400       5,443,928  

J-Oil Mills Inc.

    34,100       414,941  

Joshin Denki Co. Ltd.

    57,700       869,502  

Joyful Honda Co. Ltd.

    213,100       2,521,273  

JTEKT Corp.

    867,700       6,433,934  

JTOWER Inc.(a)(c)

    37,600       1,868,987  

Juroku Financial Group Inc.

    157,400       2,954,369  

Justsystems Corp.

    152,200       4,698,910  

Kadokawa Corp.

    390,234       9,476,533  

Kaga Electronics Co. Ltd.

    61,900       1,508,283  

Kagome Co. Ltd.

    323,800       7,658,740  

Kaken Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    124,900       3,646,775  

Kameda Seika Co. Ltd.

    51,600       1,831,246  

Kamigumi Co. Ltd.

    441,200       8,971,542  

Kanamoto Co. Ltd.

    121,300       1,867,647  

Kandenko Co. Ltd.

    423,700       2,630,404  

Kaneka Corp.

    198,500       5,378,376  

Kanematsu Corp.

    311,700       3,249,249  

Kanematsu Electronics Ltd.

    30,900       970,561  

Kansai Paint Co. Ltd.

    748,300       10,760,651  

Kanto Denka Kogyo Co. Ltd.

    161,900       1,110,383  

Kappa Create Co. Ltd.(a)(c)

    112,900       1,251,558  

Katakura Industries Co. Ltd.(c)

    69,000       1,059,072  

Katitas Co. Ltd.

    219,200       5,518,409  

Kato Sangyo Co. Ltd.

    77,700       1,925,207  

Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd.

    644,600       12,660,280  

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd.

    221,500       16,333,317  

KeePer Technical Laboratory Co. Ltd.

    54,000       1,450,583  
Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Keihan Holdings Co. Ltd.

    412,900     $ 10,301,877  

Keihanshin Building Co. Ltd.

    122,000       1,200,366  

Keikyu Corp.

    938,300           10,421,406  

Keiyo Bank Ltd. (The)

    679,300       2,423,146  

Keiyo Co. Ltd.

    118,000       874,619  

Kenedix Office Investment Corp.

    1,792       9,632,180  

Kenedix Residential Next Investment Corp.

    4,222       7,097,590  

Kenedix Retail REIT Corp.

    2,452       5,256,520  

Kewpie Corp.

    395,600       6,872,012  

KFC Holdings Japan Ltd.

    60,900       1,346,147  

KH Neochem Co. Ltd.

    141,300       2,698,278  

Kinden Corp.

    543,800       6,420,262  

Kintetsu Department Store Co. Ltd.(a)(c)

    29,700       520,057  

Kisoji Co. Ltd.(c)

    91,400       1,564,547  

Kissei Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    105,400       2,234,609  

Ki-Star Real Estate Co. Ltd.

    37,800       1,383,277  

Kitz Corp.

    246,500       1,301,833  

Kiyo Bank Ltd. (The)

    242,500       2,663,479  

Koa Corp.

    129,600       2,088,831  

Kobe Steel Ltd.

    1,434,100       6,666,919  

Kohnan Shoji Co. Ltd.

    100,900       2,829,418  

Kokuyo Co. Ltd.

    351,300       4,684,305  

KOMEDA Holdings Co. Ltd.

    201,100       3,446,680  

Komeri Co. Ltd.

    125,900       2,533,195  

Konica Minolta Inc.

    1,913,100       6,785,557  

Konishi Co. Ltd.

    182,300       2,228,640  

Konoike Transport Co. Ltd.

    89,700       870,742  

Koshidaka Holdings Co. Ltd.

    188,900       1,061,926  

Kotobuki Spirits Co. Ltd.(c)

    78,500       4,290,874  

K’s Holdings Corp.

    674,140       6,807,234  

Kumagai Gumi Co. Ltd.

    148,800       3,165,960  

Kumiai Chemical Industry Co. Ltd.

    312,500       2,337,533  

Kura Sushi Inc.(c)

    88,500       2,148,330  

Kuraray Co. Ltd.

    1,357,800       10,928,993  

Kureha Corp.

    65,800       5,004,347  

Kusuri no Aoki Holdings Co. Ltd.

    67,600       2,812,672  

KYB Corp.

    68,500       1,592,852  

Kyoei Steel Ltd.

    85,500       948,099  

Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co. Ltd.

    100,100       1,093,214  

KYORIN Holdings Inc.

    151,500       2,058,065  

Kyoritsu Maintenance Co. Ltd.

    124,100       4,779,977  

Kyudenko Corp.

    177,300       3,859,198  

Kyushu Electric Power Co. Inc.

    1,709,300       11,172,910  

Kyushu Financial Group Inc.

    1,435,800       4,243,377  

Kyushu Railway Co.

    575,000       12,055,291  

LaSalle Logiport REIT

    7,568       9,974,042  

Lawson Inc.

    194,400       6,893,709  

Leopalace21 Corp.(a)

    703,700       1,475,449  

Life Corp.

    73,000       1,415,018  

Link And Motivation Inc.

    172,800       756,467  

Lintec Corp.

    159,400       2,802,345  

Lion Corp.

    998,400       11,495,004  

LITALICO Inc.

    81,100       1,537,580  

M&A Capital Partners Co. Ltd.(a)

    60,700       1,701,220  

Mabuchi Motor Co. Ltd.

    200,100       5,734,925  

Macnica Holdings Inc.

    202,750       4,138,330  

Maeda Kosen Co. Ltd.

    79,600       1,859,912  

Makino Milling Machine Co. Ltd.

    99,200       3,377,265  

Management Solutions Co. Ltd.(a)(c)

    43,400       1,011,249  

Mandom Corp.

    157,800       1,926,514  
 

 

 

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(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Mani Inc.

    315,600     $ 3,737,203  

Maruha Nichiro Corp.

    181,400       3,385,126  

Marui Group Co. Ltd.

    754,600       13,774,527  

Maruichi Steel Tube Ltd.

    244,900       5,420,667  

MARUKA FURUSATO Corp.(c)

    80,900       1,760,680  

Maruwa Co. Ltd./Aichi

    38,300       4,921,797  

Maruwa Unyu Kikan Co. Ltd.

    169,200       1,942,034  

Maruzen Showa Unyu Co. Ltd.

    39,900       983,224  

Matsuda Sangyo Co. Ltd.(c)

    51,100       778,467  

Matsui Securities Co. Ltd.

    495,300       2,993,309  

MatsukiyoCocokara & Co.

    458,140           17,297,400  

Matsuyafoods Holdings Co. Ltd.

    38,400       1,170,398  

Max Co. Ltd.

    100,400       1,284,747  

Maxell Ltd.

    195,500       2,044,872  

Maxvalu Tokai Co. Ltd.

    43,100       876,667  

MCJ Co. Ltd.(c)

    269,700       1,913,190  

Mebuki Financial Group Inc.

    4,089,300       8,250,329  

Medipal Holdings Corp.

    782,100       11,799,858  

Medley Inc.(a)(c)

    89,000       2,217,648  

MedPeer Inc.(a)(c)

    54,300       899,099  

Megachips Corp.

    59,000       1,478,090  

Megmilk Snow Brand Co. Ltd.

    202,300       2,816,632  

Meidensha Corp.

    136,000       2,104,937  

Meiko Electronics Co. Ltd.

    85,300       2,056,309  

Meitec Corp.

    314,100       5,921,268  

Melco Holdings Inc.

    24,000       643,355  

Menicon Co. Ltd.

    256,800       6,475,491  

Mercari Inc.(a)(c)

    445,900       7,688,617  

METAWATER Co. Ltd.

    105,200       1,572,552  

Micronics Japan Co. Ltd.

    126,100       1,211,126  

Midac Holdings Co. Ltd.

    37,200       825,088  

Mie Kotsu Group Holdings Inc.

    71,800       261,180  

Milbon Co. Ltd.

    112,400       4,533,107  

Mimasu Semiconductor Industry Co. Ltd.(c)

    74,000       1,186,649  

Mirai Corp.

    6,894       2,621,866  

MIRAIT One Corp.

    403,700       5,042,308  

Mitani Sekisan Co. Ltd.

    47,500       1,409,440  

Mitsubishi Estate Logistics REIT Investment Corp.

    1,791       6,420,932  

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co. Inc.

    669,500       9,731,604  

Mitsubishi Logisnext Co. Ltd.

    121,400       807,962  

Mitsubishi Logistics Corp.

    221,000       5,929,913  

Mitsubishi Materials Corp.

    497,100       7,520,772  

Mitsubishi Motors Corp.(a)

    2,860,600       9,967,176  

Mitsubishi Pencil Co. Ltd.

    126,100       1,343,573  

Mitsubishi Research Institute Inc.

    33,700       1,113,357  

Mitsubishi Shokuhin Co. Ltd.

    55,400       1,440,556  

Mitsuboshi Belting Ltd.

    91,100       2,210,765  

Mitsui DM Sugar Holdings Co. Ltd.

    25,200       359,638  

Mitsui Fudosan Logistics Park Inc.

    2,324       9,127,584  

Mitsui High-Tec Inc.

    84,700       5,689,446  

Mitsui Mining & Smelting Co. Ltd.

    227,400       5,445,859  

Mitsui-Soko Holdings Co. Ltd.

    75,600       1,763,156  

Mitsuuroko Group Holdings Co. Ltd.

    118,300       845,417  

Miura Co. Ltd.

    369,800       8,915,352  

Mixi Inc.

    162,800       2,865,834  

Mizuho Leasing Co. Ltd.

    113,200       2,818,264  

Mizuno Corp.

    126,400       2,373,655  

Mochida Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    92,000       2,258,594  

Modec Inc.

    87,500       815,500  

Monex Group Inc.

    761,370       2,686,397  
Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Money Forward Inc.(a)(c)

    182,900     $ 4,742,090  

Monogatari Corp. (The)

    42,700       1,880,534  

Mori Hills REIT Investment Corp.

    6,451       7,413,647  

Mori Trust Hotel Reit Inc.

    1,197       1,151,547  

Mori Trust Sogo REIT Inc.

    4,186       4,628,044  

Morinaga & Co. Ltd./Japan

    160,000       5,028,388  

Morinaga Milk Industry Co. Ltd.

    158,200       5,833,289  

Morita Holdings Corp.

    82,100       832,071  

MOS Food Services Inc.

    120,100       3,088,749  

Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co. Ltd.

    192,500       2,070,621  

Musashino Bank Ltd. (The)

    150,600       2,005,054  

Nabtesco Corp.

    460,000           11,024,429  

Nachi-Fujikoshi Corp.

    59,100       1,646,355  

Nafco Co. Ltd.

    71,800       863,382  

Nagaileben Co. Ltd.

    60,500       921,956  

Nagase & Co. Ltd.

    424,500       6,385,158  

Nagawa Co. Ltd.(c)

    33,300       2,059,939  

Nagoya Railroad Co. Ltd.

    798,800       12,876,708  

Nakanishi Inc.

    302,600       5,694,958  

Nankai Electric Railway Co. Ltd.

    435,200       8,597,534  

Nanto Bank Ltd. (The)

    131,000       1,994,030  

NEC Networks & System Integration Corp.

    291,300       4,020,899  

NET One Systems Co. Ltd.

    344,300       8,018,587  

Nextage Co. Ltd.

    189,300       4,187,140  

NGK Spark Plug Co. Ltd.

    655,000       12,826,501  

NH Foods Ltd.

    354,600       10,743,201  

NHK Spring Co. Ltd.

    826,400       5,631,698  

Nichias Corp.

    230,400       4,111,447  

Nichicon Corp.(c)

    183,500       1,760,476  

Nichiden Corp.

    23,000       342,095  

Nichiha Corp.

    108,700       2,245,614  

Nichi-Iko Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.(a)(c)

    218,100       589,375  

Nichirei Corp.

    466,000       8,315,022  

Nifco Inc./Japan

    340,600       8,265,774  

Nihon Kohden Corp.

    345,200       7,723,566  

Nihon Parkerizing Co. Ltd.

    437,800       3,154,332  

Nikkiso Co. Ltd.

    198,700       1,233,635  

Nikkon Holdings Co. Ltd.

    252,900       4,650,911  

Nikon Corp.

    1,288,900       14,843,677  

Nippn Corp., New

    183,900       2,217,652  

Nippon Accommodations Fund Inc.

    2,131       11,135,221  

Nippon Carbon Co. Ltd.

    39,300       1,207,497  

Nippon Ceramic Co. Ltd.

    79,100       1,244,561  

Nippon Densetsu Kogyo Co. Ltd.

    107,700       1,467,803  

Nippon Electric Glass Co. Ltd.(c)

    357,700       7,121,763  

Nippon Gas Co. Ltd.

    452,500       6,794,054  

Nippon Kanzai Co. Ltd.

    78,000       1,586,563  

Nippon Kayaku Co. Ltd.

    542,800       4,569,251  

Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co. Ltd.

    232,090       2,775,646  

Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd.

    427,700       3,101,740  

Nippon Parking Development Co. Ltd.

    1,382,600       1,757,806  

NIPPON REIT Investment Corp.

    1,888       5,320,412  

Nippon Road Co. Ltd. (The)(c)

    17,600       896,164  

Nippon Seiki Co. Ltd.

    195,300       1,253,602  

Nippon Shokubai Co. Ltd.

    119,800       4,689,102  

Nippon Signal Company Ltd.

    186,800       1,379,079  

Nippon Soda Co. Ltd.

    90,200       2,851,674  

Nippon Steel Trading Corp.

    63,500       2,468,689  

Nippon Suisan Kaisha Ltd.

    1,172,700       5,279,533  

Nippon Television Holdings Inc.

    213,800       1,991,412  
 

 

 

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(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Nipro Corp.

    620,500     $ 5,441,579  

Nishimatsu Construction Co. Ltd.

    142,500       4,268,294  

Nishimatsuya Chain Co. Ltd.

    162,400       2,004,844  

Nishi-Nippon Financial Holdings Inc.

    507,300       2,830,365  

Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co. Ltd.

    255,900       5,647,405  

Nishio Rent All Co. Ltd.

    101,300       2,190,384  

Nissan Shatai Co. Ltd.

    336,400       1,648,367  

Nissha Co. Ltd.

    169,700       1,997,920  

Nisshin Oillio Group Ltd. (The)

    126,700       3,085,389  

Nisshinbo Holdings Inc.

    561,000       4,468,530  

Nissin Electric Co. Ltd.

    214,300       2,462,419  

Nitta Corp.

    64,900       1,427,880  

Nittetsu Mining Co. Ltd.

    22,700       922,342  

Nitto Boseki Co. Ltd.

    102,100       1,857,510  

Nitto Kogyo Corp.

    119,200       2,321,223  

Noevir Holdings Co. Ltd.

    68,200       3,029,220  

NOF Corp.

    281,600       11,142,070  

Nohmi Bosai Ltd.

    86,900       1,206,658  

Nojima Corp.

    133,000       2,917,365  

NOK Corp.

    362,700       3,256,883  

Nomura Co. Ltd.

    333,200       2,211,534  

Noritake Co. Ltd./Nagoya Japan

    33,800       1,081,769  

Noritsu Koki Co. Ltd.

    78,500       1,406,080  

Noritz Corp.

    106,900       1,197,390  

North Pacific Bank Ltd.

    1,214,100       2,088,909  

NS Solutions Corp.

    140,800       4,143,047  

NS United Kaiun Kaisha Ltd.

    41,700       1,255,411  

NSD Co. Ltd.

    274,280       5,152,216  

NSK Ltd.

    1,657,300       9,281,045  

NTN Corp.(a)

    1,678,900       3,116,432  

NTT UD REIT Investment Corp.

    5,928       6,791,641  

Obara Group Inc.

    50,700       1,144,334  

OBIC Business Consultants Co. Ltd.

    130,600       4,455,390  

Ogaki Kyoritsu Bank Ltd. (The)

    161,800       2,119,860  

Ohsho Food Service Corp.

    45,300       2,373,693  

Oiles Corp.

    41,300       496,451  

Oisix ra daichi Inc.(a)(c)

    118,800       1,596,887  

Okamoto Industries Inc.

    33,100       982,242  

Okamura Corp.

    232,200       2,317,352  

Okasan Securities Group Inc.

    708,600       1,810,666  

Oki Electric Industry Co. Ltd.

    360,400       2,082,274  

Okinawa Cellular Telephone Co.

    50,000       2,035,715  

Okinawa Electric Power Co. Inc. (The)

    190,977       1,936,840  

Okinawa Financial Group Inc.

    76,600       1,285,758  

OKUMA Corp.

    100,600       3,952,728  

Okumura Corp.

    125,000       2,778,790  

One REIT Inc.

    962       1,999,744  

Open Door Inc.(a)(c)

    54,300       712,528  

Optex Group Co. Ltd.

    140,100       2,180,002  

Optorun Co. Ltd.(c)

    132,200       1,875,898  

Organo Corp.

    28,300       1,980,014  

Orient Corp.

    2,011,400       2,044,686  

Orix JREIT Inc.

    11,145           15,989,351  

Osaka Organic Chemical Industry Ltd.

    63,800       1,198,871  

Osaka Soda Co. Ltd.

    57,200       1,461,903  

OSG Corp.

    353,300       4,848,906  

Outsourcing Inc.

    479,800       4,316,139  

Pacific Industrial Co. Ltd.

    150,300       1,159,948  

Pacific Metals Co. Ltd.

    70,000       1,307,789  

PAL GROUP Holdings Co. Ltd.

    87,200       1,491,290  
Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Paltac Corp.

    133,300     $ 4,178,758  

Paramount Bed Holdings Co. Ltd.

    166,500       3,086,537  

Park24 Co. Ltd.(a)

    549,300       7,718,603  

Pasona Group Inc.(c)

    89,200       1,371,681  

Penta-Ocean Construction Co. Ltd.

    1,155,000       6,348,415  

PeptiDream Inc.(a)

    419,000       5,246,755  

Pharma Foods International Co. Ltd.(c)

    91,100       1,008,005  

PHC Holdings Corp.

    116,400       1,427,784  

Pigeon Corp.(c)

    496,000       7,225,687  

Pilot Corp.

    123,800       4,731,613  

Piolax Inc.

    106,300       1,589,437  

PKSHA Technology Inc.(a)

    73,300       1,262,406  

Plaid Inc.(a)(c)

    71,700       203,621  

Plenus Co. Ltd.

    92,500       1,383,501  

Plus Alpha Consulting Co. Ltd.(c)

    50,400       1,020,880  

Pola Orbis Holdings Inc.

    403,100       4,941,015  

Pressance Corp.

    94,000       1,108,961  

Prestige International Inc.

    415,000       2,160,011  

Prima Meat Packers Ltd.

    106,900       1,821,852  

Raito Kogyo Co. Ltd.

    187,300       2,763,165  

Raiznext Corp.

    199,200       1,832,466  

Raksul Inc.(a)

    103,200       1,713,416  

Rakus Co. Ltd.(c)

    389,400       5,508,863  

Relia Inc.

    190,200       1,586,459  

Relo Group Inc.

    449,600       7,465,599  

Rengo Co. Ltd.

    809,000       4,731,152  

RENOVA Inc.(a)(c)

    155,500       2,940,087  

Resorttrust Inc.

    345,600       5,681,835  

Restar Holdings Corp.

    77,800       1,139,011  

Retail Partners Co. Ltd.(c)

    92,100       842,596  

Ricoh Leasing Co. Ltd.

    60,800       1,633,861  

Riken Keiki Co. Ltd.(c)

    57,300       1,786,843  

Riken Vitamin Co. Ltd.

    76,600       994,750  

Ringer Hut Co. Ltd.

    144,300       2,529,858  

Rinnai Corp.

    160,800       12,225,374  

Riso Kagaku Corp.

    89,300       1,635,617  

Riso Kyoiku Co. Ltd.

    470,600       1,102,529  

Rohto Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    400,200       11,995,504  

Roland Corp.

    56,700       1,837,532  

Rorze Corp.

    45,200       2,908,318  

Round One Corp.

    287,900       3,244,723  

Royal Holdings Co. Ltd.

    117,700       1,907,988  

RS Technologies Co. Ltd.

    34,800       1,636,686  

Ryohin Keikaku Co. Ltd.

    1,078,900       10,708,904  

Ryosan Co. Ltd.

    97,600       1,644,000  

Ryoyo Electro Corp.

    58,300       981,563  

S Foods Inc.

    81,400       1,870,427  

Saibu Gas Holdings Co. Ltd.

    86,800       1,206,359  

Saizeriya Co. Ltd.

    120,700       2,453,720  

Sakai Moving Service Co. Ltd.

    40,300           1,497,559  

Sakata INX Corp.

    110,600       821,399  

Sakata Seed Corp.

    125,500       4,562,156  

SAMTY Co. Ltd.

    89,800       1,391,790  

Samty Residential Investment Corp.

    1,311       1,250,519  

San-A Co. Ltd.

    77,100       2,422,343  

San-Ai Obbli Co. Ltd.

    234,000       1,883,463  

SanBio Co. Ltd.(a)(c)

    153,900       1,240,531  

Sangetsu Corp.

    197,800       2,382,992  

San-in Godo Bank Ltd. (The)

    596,200       3,029,542  

Sanken Electric Co. Ltd.

    97,500       3,758,646  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments   (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Sanki Engineering Co. Ltd.

    213,800     $ 2,664,242  

Sankyo Co. Ltd.

    175,600       5,522,720  

Sankyu Inc.

    225,500       7,477,758  

Sanrio Co. Ltd.

    225,500       5,198,644  

Sansan Inc.(a)(c)

    298,700       3,004,051  

Santen Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    1,535,200       12,435,345  

Sanwa Holdings Corp.

    782,100       8,448,736  

Sanyo Chemical Industries Ltd.

    49,000       1,770,387  

Sanyo Denki Co. Ltd.

    36,000       1,495,174  

Sanyo Special Steel Co. Ltd.

    88,400       1,349,072  

Sapporo Holdings Ltd.

    262,600       5,880,182  

Sato Holdings Corp.

    106,600       1,595,603  

Sawai Group Holdings Co. Ltd.

    157,500       5,109,315  

SB Technology Corp.

    40,500       788,309  

SBS Holdings Inc.

    78,300       1,643,836  

SCREEN Holdings Co. Ltd.

    162,100       11,731,053  

Sega Sammy Holdings Inc.

    733,200       12,591,479  

Seibu Holdings Inc.

    967,400       9,778,978  

Seiko Holdings Corp.(c)

    113,700       2,509,806  

Seino Holdings Co. Ltd.

    533,400       4,424,292  

Seiren Co. Ltd.

    183,400       2,801,349  

Sekisui House Reit Inc.

    17,802       11,150,916  

Sekisui Jushi Corp.

    77,000       1,006,297  

Senko Group Holdings Co. Ltd.

    430,100       2,977,144  

Septeni Holdings Co. Ltd.(c)

    277,900       1,134,218  

Seria Co. Ltd.

    197,800       3,939,954  

Seven Bank Ltd.

    2,379,500       4,721,943  

Shibaura Machine Co. Ltd.

    89,100       1,907,214  

Shibuya Corp.

    79,000       1,479,204  

SHIFT Inc.(a)

    52,800       8,298,266  

Shiga Bank Ltd. (The)

    166,200       3,383,242  

Shikoku Chemicals Corp.

    89,200       844,665  

Shikoku Electric Power Co. Inc.

    669,700       3,956,357  

Shima Seiki Manufacturing Ltd.

    112,900       1,892,365  

Shimamura Co. Ltd.

    94,600       9,071,523  

Shin-Etsu Polymer Co. Ltd.

    189,200       1,961,086  

Shinko Electric Industries Co. Ltd.

    288,900       7,440,230  

Shinmaywa Industries Ltd.

    226,900       1,815,676  

Shinsei Bank Ltd.

    276,500       4,182,418  

Ship Healthcare Holdings Inc.

    321,900       6,151,831  

Shizuoka Gas Co. Ltd.

    164,800       1,169,353  

SHO-BOND Holdings Co. Ltd.

    168,600       7,459,622  

Shochiku Co. Ltd.(a)

    39,400       3,791,223  

Shoei Co. Ltd.

    101,800       4,371,677  

Shoei Foods Corp.

    38,300       1,137,975  

Showa Denko KK

    750,000       12,577,906  

Showa Sangyo Co. Ltd.

    42,700       812,734  

Siix Corp.

    114,400       834,334  

Simplex Holdings Inc.

    105,000       1,567,716  

SKY Perfect JSAT Holdings Inc.

    682,300       2,858,587  

Skylark Holdings Co. Ltd.(a)(c)

    974,400           11,626,078  

SMS Co. Ltd.

    296,900       7,137,370  

Snow Peak Inc.(c)

    116,100       2,331,864  

Sohgo Security Services Co. Ltd.

    327,500       9,177,833  

Sojitz Corp.

    1,005,320       15,277,424  

Solasto Corp.

    223,600       1,435,580  

Sosei Group Corp.(a)

    313,100       3,380,164  

SOSiLA Logistics REIT Inc.

    2,622       3,028,082  

Sotetsu Holdings Inc.

    331,700       5,864,699  

SPARX Group Co. Ltd.

    701,000       1,590,114  
Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

S-Pool Inc.

    294,300     $ 2,436,492  

SRE Holdings Corp.(a)(c)

    42,900       889,168  

Stanley Electric Co. Ltd.

    559,300       9,828,205  

Star Asia Investment Corp.

    6,714       2,995,748  

Star Micronics Co. Ltd.

    158,900       2,059,092  

Starts Corp. Inc.

    126,500       2,745,803  

Starts Proceed Investment Corp.

    963       1,864,469  

Strike Co. Ltd.

    34,900       1,024,936  

Sugi Holdings Co. Ltd.

    149,000       6,721,975  

Sumitomo Bakelite Co. Ltd.

    145,600       4,712,533  

Sumitomo Densetsu Co. Ltd.

    76,400       1,533,316  

Sumitomo Forestry Co. Ltd.

    607,400       9,430,806  

Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd.

    467,300       10,691,751  

Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co. Ltd.

    586,380       1,992,964  

Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co. Ltd.

    142,800       3,773,245  

Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd.

    769,000       6,022,397  

Sumitomo Riko Co. Ltd.

    126,600       589,316  

Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd.

    731,300       6,593,678  

Sumitomo Warehouse Co. Ltd. (The)

    266,600       4,207,470  

Sun Frontier Fudousan Co. Ltd.

    122,200       1,024,420  

Sundrug Co. Ltd.

    308,700       7,241,239  

Suruga Bank Ltd.(c)

    677,600       1,899,171  

Suzuken Co. Ltd.

    284,000       7,849,459  

Systena Corp.

    1,144,500       3,924,809  

T Hasegawa Co. Ltd.

    126,800       2,907,398  

Tadano Ltd.

    413,700       3,006,453  

Taihei Dengyo Kaisha Ltd.

    46,600       1,067,006  

Taiheiyo Cement Corp.

    494,000       7,411,513  

Taikisha Ltd.

    97,300       2,408,396  

Taisho Pharmaceutical Holdings Co. Ltd.

    163,900       6,526,146  

Taiyo Holdings Co. Ltd.

    146,600       3,161,494  

Taiyo Yuden Co. Ltd.

    498,900       17,730,924  

Takamatsu Construction Group Co. Ltd.

    32,600       521,140  

Takara Bio Inc.

    208,700       3,372,810  

Takara Holdings Inc.

    593,500       4,801,407  

Takara Leben Real Estate Investment Corp.

    2,356       2,050,962  

Takara Standard Co. Ltd.

    101,400       1,015,330  

Takasago International Corp.(c)

    25,100       486,862  

Takasago Thermal Engineering Co. Ltd.

    196,500       2,499,318  

Takashimaya Co. Ltd.

    598,800       6,432,764  

Takeuchi Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    148,100       2,862,024  

Takuma Co. Ltd.

    262,100       2,772,940  

Tama Home Co. Ltd.

    66,400       1,235,034  

Tamron Co. Ltd.

    62,300       1,346,599  

TBS Holdings Inc.

    141,100       1,806,914  

TechMatrix Corp.

    163,800       2,280,423  

TechnoPro Holdings Inc.

    461,100           10,715,385  

Teijin Ltd.

    748,600       7,932,118  

Tenma Corp.

    46,900       820,264  

T-Gaia Corp.

    87,800       1,077,912  

THK Co. Ltd.

    494,800       10,497,448  

TKC Corp.

    114,500       3,008,581  

TKP Corp.(a)

    72,000       1,307,932  

Toa Corp./Tokyo

    52,800       1,030,671  

Toagosei Co. Ltd.

    430,200       3,340,086  

TOC Co. Ltd.

    334,100       1,994,706  

Tocalo Co. Ltd.

    233,600       2,246,250  

Toda Corp.

    903,800       4,847,844  

Toei Animation Co. Ltd.

    35,900       2,976,005  

Toei Co. Ltd.

    25,700       3,686,404  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments   (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Toenec Corp.

    13,500     $ 378,857  

Toho Bank Ltd. (The)

    821,300       1,321,708  

Toho Gas Co. Ltd.

    314,600       7,573,623  

Toho Holdings Co. Ltd.

    232,900       3,566,584  

Toho Titanium Co. Ltd.

    136,300       2,297,035  

Tohoku Electric Power Co. Inc.

    1,943,200       10,758,662  

Tokai Carbon Co. Ltd.

    864,400       6,988,387  

Tokai Corp./Gifu

    47,200       632,398  

TOKAI Holdings Corp.

    384,800       2,566,399  

Tokai Rika Co. Ltd.

    221,700       2,439,891  

Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings Inc.

    800,100       2,265,906  

Token Corp.

    28,300       1,889,991  

Tokushu Tokai Paper Co. Ltd.

    36,000       857,378  

Tokuyama Corp.

    258,800       3,498,813  

Tokyo Century Corp.

    155,600       5,502,808  

Tokyo Ohka Kogyo Co. Ltd.

    137,000       7,103,453  

Tokyo Seimitsu Co. Ltd.

    158,600       5,510,080  

Tokyo Steel Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    267,000       2,746,481  

Tokyo Tatemono Co. Ltd.

    800,200       11,784,761  

Tokyotokeiba Co. Ltd.

    59,500       1,843,053  

Tokyu Construction Co. Ltd.

    350,240       1,661,304  

Tokyu Fudosan Holdings Corp.

    2,596,700           14,071,383  

Tokyu REIT Inc.

    3,709       5,422,449  

TOMONY Holdings Inc.

    1,025,300       2,426,486  

Tomy Co. Ltd.

    337,700       3,742,400  

Topcon Corp.

    440,500       6,225,914  

Topre Corp.

    153,800       1,191,507  

Toridoll Holdings Corp.

    189,800       3,686,979  

Torii Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    46,000       1,139,021  

Tosei Corp.

    132,700       1,274,412  

Toshiba TEC Corp.

    109,100       3,601,721  

Tosho Co. Ltd.(c)

    63,600       661,168  

Totetsu Kogyo Co. Ltd.

    118,400       2,118,957  

Towa Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    104,700       1,991,973  

Toyo Construction Co. Ltd.

    289,600       1,889,162  

Toyo Gosei Co. Ltd.

    20,100       1,235,692  

Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co. Ltd.

    152,900       2,228,499  

Toyo Seikan Group Holdings Ltd.

    557,100       6,415,338  

Toyo Suisan Kaisha Ltd.

    377,900       16,056,167  

Toyo Tanso Co. Ltd.

    59,700       1,358,755  

Toyo Tire Corp.

    459,500       6,175,722  

Toyobo Co. Ltd.(c)

    330,900       2,571,919  

Toyoda Gosei Co. Ltd.

    285,200       4,500,796  

Toyota Boshoku Corp.

    315,400       4,663,939  

Trancom Co. Ltd.

    29,700       1,641,448  

Transcosmos Inc.

    103,500       2,936,566  

TRE Holdings Corp.

    195,000       2,283,399  

Tri Chemical Laboratories Inc.

    104,200       1,774,626  

Trusco Nakayama Corp.

    192,900       2,745,226  

TS Tech Co. Ltd.

    377,500       4,304,597  

Tsubakimoto Chain Co.

    109,200       2,599,119  

Tsugami Corp.

    165,500       1,522,911  

Tsumura & Co.

    241,100       5,656,888  

Tsuruha Holdings Inc.

    168,900       9,622,818  

TV Asahi Holdings Corp.

    89,600       1,006,445  

UACJ Corp.(c)

    132,394       2,246,201  

UBE Corp.

    401,700       6,289,602  

Ulvac Inc.

    198,700       7,503,291  

Union Tool Co.

    23,000       584,935  

United Arrows Ltd.

    83,800       1,110,001  
Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

United Super Markets Holdings Inc.

    239,200     $ 1,937,712  

United Urban Investment Corp.

    12,576       13,709,151  

Universal Entertainment Corp.(a)

    106,400       1,157,874  

Usen-Next Holdings Co. Ltd.

    62,000       970,947  

Ushio Inc.

    400,300       5,534,608  

UT Group Co. Ltd.

    115,700       2,253,190  

Valor Holdings Co. Ltd.

    154,300       2,175,708  

ValueCommerce Co. Ltd.

    66,000       1,373,390  

Vector Inc.

    122,400       1,117,191  

Vision Inc./Tokyo Japan(a)(c)

    158,400       1,389,551  

Visional Inc.(a)

    69,800       3,822,815  

VT Holdings Co. Ltd.

    352,700       1,285,434  

Wacoal Holdings Corp.

    178,700       2,898,239  

Wacom Co. Ltd.

    634,300       4,161,559  

Wakita & Co. Ltd.

    95,500       791,593  

WDB Holdings Co. Ltd.(c)

    31,100       596,240  

WealthNavi Inc.(a)(c)

    118,700       1,890,480  

Weathernews Inc.

    25,600       1,495,254  

West Holdings Corp.(c)

    97,330       2,997,958  

Workman Co. Ltd.

    88,100       4,232,576  

YAMABIKO Corp.

    141,900       1,288,727  

Yamada Holdings Co. Ltd.

    3,106,500       11,215,649  

Yamaguchi Financial Group Inc.

    805,300       4,558,701  

YA-MAN Ltd.

    126,300       1,474,884  

Yamato Kogyo Co. Ltd.

    171,900       5,878,271  

Yamazaki Baking Co. Ltd.

    515,700       6,226,325  

Yamazen Corp.

    155,900       1,178,742  

Yaoko Co. Ltd.

    77,800       3,783,550  

Yellow Hat Ltd.

    136,000       1,779,256  

Yodogawa Steel Works Ltd.

    123,300       2,211,897  

Yokogawa Bridge Holdings Corp.

    141,100       2,039,134  

Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (The)

    500,400       7,329,571  

Yokorei Co. Ltd.

    323,600       2,207,192  

Yokowo Co. Ltd.

    76,200       1,127,299  

Yonex Co. Ltd.(c)

    254,900       2,283,342  

Yoshinoya Holdings Co. Ltd.

    275,300       5,336,837  

Yuasa Trading Co. Ltd.

    52,700       1,431,072  

Yurtec Corp.

    91,900       502,830  

Zenkoku Hosho Co. Ltd.

    222,300       7,562,866  

Zenrin Co. Ltd.

    168,600       1,172,546  

Zensho Holdings Co. Ltd.

    391,700       10,370,268  

Zeon Corp.

    551,300       5,598,009  

ZERIA Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    147,500       2,426,570  

Zojirushi Corp.

    145,800       1,618,603  

Zuken Inc.

    64,400       1,643,945  
   

 

 

 
        3,270,452,956  
Netherlands — 2.2%            

Aalberts NV

    423,603       18,153,898  

Alfen Beheer BV(a)(d)

    92,704       10,822,101  

AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group NV

    117,256       3,291,556  

Arcadis NV

    306,750       11,342,274  

Ariston Holding NV

    356,612       2,952,249  

ASR Nederland NV

    589,083       24,622,151  

B&S Group Sarl(d)

    156,862       818,520  

Basic-Fit NV(a)(d)

    221,375       8,978,457  

BE Semiconductor Industries NV

    302,510       16,239,262  

Boskalis Westminster

    330,649       10,849,428  

Brunel International NV

    114,402       1,295,864  

Cementir Holding NV

    186,415       1,211,595  

CM.Com NV(a)(c)

    50,939       617,432  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments   (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Netherlands (continued)            

Corbion NV

    251,606     $ 8,768,582  

COSMO Pharmaceuticals NV

    36,367       1,951,392  

CureVac NV(a)(c)

    237,043       3,164,043  

Ebusco Holding NV(a)(c)

    62,360       1,498,772  

Eurocommercial Properties NV

    177,859       4,027,154  

Fastned BV(a)(c)

    20,611       597,106  

Flow Traders(d)

    145,967       3,172,056  

Fugro NV(a)

    405,237       4,823,255  

InPost SA(a)

    951,757       6,284,687  

Intertrust NV(a)(d)

    383,250       7,559,821  

Iveco Group NV(a)

    852,832       5,221,547  

Koninklijke BAM Groep NV(a)

    1,110,987       2,708,939  

Koninklijke Vopak NV

    297,615       6,907,357  

Meltwater Holding BV(a)(c)

    602,346       782,636  

MFE-MediaForEurope NV(a)

    1,699,014       764,772  

MFE-MediaForEurope NV, Class B(a)

    1,714,102       1,103,112  

NSI NV

    87,202       2,829,369  

Pharming Group NV(a)(c)

    2,720,488       2,128,806  

PostNL NV(c)

    1,564,101       4,114,055  

RHI Magnesita NV

    111,746       3,080,541  

SBM Offshore NV

    562,177       7,846,141  

Shop Apotheke Europe NV(a)(c)(d)

    61,237       5,946,614  

Signify NV(d)

    543,756       17,660,120  

Sligro Food Group NV(a)

    94,094       1,865,674  

SNS Real NV(b)(c)

    287,474       3  

Technip Energies NV

    562,610       6,644,572  

TKH Group NV

    169,928       6,975,700  

TomTom NV(a)(c)

    310,075       2,802,984  

Van Lanschot Kempen NV

    125,463       2,873,015  

Vastned Retail NV

    52,420       1,270,212  

Wereldhave NV

    136,437       2,066,885  
   

 

 

 
          238,634,709  
New Zealand — 1.1%            

a2 Milk Co. Ltd. (The)(a)

    3,130,123       9,835,470  

Air New Zealand Ltd.(a)(c)

    6,956,849       2,678,794  

Argosy Property Ltd.

    3,516,911       2,894,331  

Chorus Ltd.

    1,905,022       9,587,805  

Contact Energy Ltd.

    3,296,366       15,902,152  

Fletcher Building Ltd.

    3,397,283       11,053,223  

Genesis Energy Ltd.

    2,062,638       3,740,477  

Goodman Property Trust

    4,231,511       5,811,706  

Infratil Ltd.

    3,047,748       16,092,783  

Kiwi Property Group Ltd.

    8,752,850       5,619,731  

Oceania Healthcare Ltd.

    2,559,276       1,518,252  

Precinct Properties New Zealand Ltd.

    5,771,884       5,165,808  

Pushpay Holdings Ltd.(a)

    4,539,792       3,699,920  

Ryman Healthcare Ltd.

    1,795,509       10,502,260  

SKYCITY Entertainment Group Ltd.

    3,338,463       5,831,358  

Summerset Group Holdings Ltd.

    939,997       6,336,759  

Synlait Milk Ltd.(a)(c)

    361,935       730,268  

Vulcan Steel Ltd.

    202,142       1,240,652  

Warehouse Group Ltd. (The)

    512,639       1,049,420  
   

 

 

 
      119,291,169  
Norway — 2.3%            

Aker ASA, Class A

    94,343       7,326,786  

Aker Carbon Capture ASA(a)

    1,405,060       3,166,946  

Aker Horizons Holding AS(a)

    732,019       1,359,571  

Aker Solutions ASA

    1,053,081       3,264,151  

Atea ASA

    359,889       4,394,336  
Security   Shares     Value  
Norway (continued)            

Austevoll Seafood ASA

    381,352     $ 4,697,799  

Bakkafrost P/F

    214,048       14,922,508  

Bewi ASA

    198,993       1,417,630  

Bonheur ASA

    89,160       3,570,288  

Borregaard ASA

    382,775       6,871,099  

BW Energy Ltd.(a)

    366,726       1,044,880  

BW LPG Ltd.(d)

    352,777       2,901,815  

BW Offshore Ltd.

    414,057       1,165,446  

Crayon Group Holding ASA(a)(d)

    295,797       4,741,979  

DNO ASA

    1,794,747       2,582,337  

Elkem ASA(d)

    1,351,514       5,537,647  

Elopak ASA(c)

    505,264       959,122  

Entra ASA(d)

    266,078       3,747,040  

Europris ASA(d)

    658,218       3,891,969  

Flex LNG Ltd.(c)

    127,550       4,045,011  

Frontline Ltd./Bermuda(a)

    526,607       5,016,086  

Golden Ocean Group Ltd.

    555,409       6,132,334  

Grieg Seafood ASA

    190,240       2,921,184  

Hafnia Ltd.(c)

    481,795       1,712,311  

Hexagon Composites ASA(a)(c)

    476,775       1,601,150  

Hexagon Purus ASA(a)

    345,186       1,000,685  

Kahoot! ASA(a)(c)

    1,170,411       2,806,331  

Leroy Seafood Group ASA

    1,139,637       8,952,681  

LINK Mobility Group Holding ASA(a)

    727,278       953,936  

MPC Container Ships AS

    1,155,420       2,817,839  

NEL ASA(a)(c)

    6,238,391       10,761,913  

Nordic Semiconductor ASA(a)

    691,217       12,147,129  

Norway Royal Salmon ASA(a)

    58,127       1,494,507  

Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA(a)(c)

    2,736,989       2,670,391  

Nykode Therapeutics AS(a)(c)

    439,486       1,490,036  

Odfjell Drilling Ltd.(a)

    355,902       854,047  

Protector Forsikring ASA

    303,058       3,574,574  

REC Silicon ASA(a)(c)

    1,194,375       2,254,652  

Scatec ASA(c)(d)

    506,634       6,049,690  

Schibsted ASA, Class A

    309,319       5,813,797  

Schibsted ASA, Class B

    411,828       7,408,217  

Selvaag Bolig ASA

    289,115       1,227,913  

SpareBank 1 Nord Norge

    330,642       3,198,625  

SpareBank 1 Oestlandet

    117,166       1,447,583  

SpareBank 1 SMN

    608,822       7,806,385  

SpareBank 1 SR-Bank ASA

    760,357       8,990,725  

Stolt-Nielsen Ltd.

    75,087       1,599,965  

Storebrand ASA

    2,016,946       16,964,621  

TGS ASA

    489,629       7,267,605  

TOMRA Systems ASA

    1,007,670       23,589,164  

Veidekke ASA

    464,709       4,804,759  

Volue ASA(a)(c)

    235,690       599,806  

Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA

    451,882       3,029,278  
   

 

 

 
          250,568,279  
Portugal — 0.3%            

Altri SGPS SA

    309,058       1,823,587  

Banco Comercial Portugues SA, Class R

    35,462,851       5,262,273  

Corticeira Amorim SGPS SA

    118,007       1,254,334  

CTT-Correios de Portugal SA

    438,528       1,499,735  

Greenvolt Energias Renovaveis SA(a)(c)

    237,714       2,146,984  

Navigator Co. SA (The)

    894,432       3,691,259  

NOS SGPS SA

    874,287       3,300,828  

REN - Redes Energeticas Nacionais SGPS SA

    1,661,518       4,697,418  

Semapa-Sociedade de Investimento e Gestao

    77,927       1,140,375  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments   (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Portugal (continued)            

Sonae SGPS SA

    3,924,815     $ 4,465,546  
   

 

 

 
          29,282,339  
Singapore — 2.2%            

AEM Holdings Ltd.(c)

    1,141,700       3,615,872  

AIMS APAC REIT(c)

    2,254,400       2,270,364  

Ascendas India Trust

    3,893,000       3,275,511  

Ascott Residence Trust

    8,327,496       7,071,807  

Best World International Ltd.(a)(b)(c)

    463,194       456,018  

Bumitama Agri Ltd.(c)

    1,484,200       644,645  

CapitaLand China Trust(c)

    4,984,334       4,263,929  

CDL Hospitality Trusts

    3,738,700       3,579,184  

China Aviation Oil Singapore Corp. Ltd.

    568,100       353,723  

ComfortDelGro Corp. Ltd.

    9,142,700       9,406,464  

Cromwell European Real Estate Investment Trust

    1,287,960       2,632,718  

Digital Core REIT Management Pte Ltd.(a)

    3,329,400       2,900,979  

Eagle Hospitality Trust(a)(b)(c)

    2,020,200       20  

ESR-LOGOS REIT

    21,084,273       6,416,234  

Far East Hospitality Trust

    3,985,700       1,848,324  

First Resources Ltd.

    2,393,500       2,396,338  

Frasers Centrepoint Trust

    4,373,438       7,390,610  

Frasers Hospitality Trust

    3,159,800       1,589,736  

Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust

    12,458,436       13,005,321  

Frencken Group Ltd.

    1,261,100       1,119,595  

Golden Agri-Resources Ltd.

    27,114,600       5,105,392  

Haw Par Corp. Ltd.

    517,300       4,123,569  

Hour Glass Ltd. (The)(c)

    1,042,500       1,678,483  

Hutchison Port Holdings Trust, Class U

    22,325,400       5,257,386  

iFAST Corp. Ltd.(c)

    600,700       1,835,873  

Japfa Ltd.(c)

    2,059,820       872,030  

Kenon Holdings Ltd./Singapore

    81,159       3,513,234  

Keppel DC REIT(c)

    5,871,100       8,802,889  

Keppel Infrastructure Trust

    14,681,900       6,231,964  

Keppel Pacific Oak US REIT

    3,516,000       2,462,976  

Keppel REIT

    7,921,000       6,368,223  

Lendlease Global Commercial REIT

    7,066,629       4,277,792  

Manulife US Real Estate Investment Trust(c)

    6,800,131       3,946,844  

Mapletree Industrial Trust

    8,613,593       16,919,213  

Maxeon Solar Technologies Ltd.(a)(c)

    103,133       1,779,044  

Nanofilm Technologies International Ltd.(c)

    1,120,100       1,634,315  

NetLink NBN Trust

    11,120,100       7,727,882  

Olam Group Ltd.

    4,014,300       4,727,938  

OUE Commercial Real Estate Investment Trust

    9,093,879       2,534,410  

OUE Ltd.

    1,352,600       1,282,689  

Parkway Life REIT

    1,669,800       5,792,411  

Prime U.S. REIT

    2,680,194       1,877,280  

Raffles Medical Group Ltd.

    3,576,800       2,979,316  

Riverstone Holdings Ltd./Singapore

    1,937,600       1,094,055  

Sasseur Real Estate Investment Trust

    2,357,900       1,349,508  

SATS Ltd.(a)(c)

    2,896,500       8,350,160  

Sembcorp Industries Ltd.

    4,159,900       8,776,898  

Sembcorp Marine Ltd.(a)(c)

    74,023,833       5,847,047  

Sheng Siong Group Ltd.

    2,960,600       3,429,440  

SIA Engineering Co. Ltd.(a)(c)

    1,100,200       1,930,850  

Silverlake Axis Ltd.

    4,476,340       1,301,230  

Singapore Post Ltd.(c)

    6,205,500       2,857,764  

SPH REIT

    4,929,036       3,373,767  

Starhill Global REIT

    6,342,100       2,736,515  

StarHub Ltd.

    2,662,400       2,410,694  

Straits Trading Co. Ltd.

    549,100       1,169,065  

Suntec REIT

    9,722,600       11,355,876  
Security   Shares     Value  
Singapore (continued)            

TDCX Inc., ADR(a)(c)

    93,967     $ 738,581  

Yangzijiang Financial Holding Ltd.(a)

    10,271,000       2,936,908  

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Holdings Ltd.

    10,842,000       7,309,732  

Yanlord Land Group Ltd.

    2,323,600       1,736,328  
   

 

 

 
              244,672,963  
Spain — 1.8%            

Acerinox SA

    848,518       8,278,433  

Almirall SA

    300,048       2,896,939  

Applus Services SA

    602,902       4,378,071  

Atresmedia Corp. de Medios de Comunicacion SA(c)

    385,549       1,184,762  

Audax Renovables SA(c)

    516,559       566,832  

Banco de Sabadell SA

    23,930,059       15,321,532  

Bankinter SA

    2,837,074       13,968,437  

Befesa SA(d)

    170,767       7,910,022  

Cia. de Distribucion Integral Logista Holdings SA

    276,372       5,696,896  

Cie. Automotive SA

    206,090       5,421,289  

Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles SA

    86,530       2,562,078  

Corp Financiera Alba SA

    66,575       3,511,988  

Distribuidora Internacional de Alimentacion SA(a)

    65,957,017       886,999  

Ebro Foods SA

    297,123       4,944,423  

eDreams ODIGEO SA(a)

    245,471       1,299,928  

Ence Energia y Celulosa SA

    554,090       1,835,485  

Faes Farma SA

    1,315,278       5,605,645  

Fluidra SA

    413,294       7,725,346  

Gestamp Automocion SA(d)

    731,472       2,813,951  

Global Dominion Access SA(d)

    358,553       1,438,351  

Grenergy Renovables SA(a)(c)

    47,378       1,875,531  

Grupo Catalana Occidente SA

    183,858       5,482,754  

Indra Sistemas SA

    597,041       5,461,552  

Inmobiliaria Colonial Socimi SA

    1,263,191       8,369,235  

Laboratorios Farmaceuticos Rovi SA

    81,702       4,277,834  

Lar Espana Real Estate Socimi SA

    295,740       1,446,319  

Let’s Gowex SA.(a)(b)(c)

    51,450        

Linea Directa Aseguradora SA Cia de Seguros y Reaseguros

    2,784,331       3,090,059  

Mapfre SA

    3,817,488       6,165,801  

Mediaset Espana Comunicacion SA(a)

    650,526       2,263,475  

Melia Hotels International SA(a)

    505,501       3,188,306  

Merlin Properties Socimi SA

    1,394,151       14,953,390  

Miquel y Costas & Miquel SA

    108,856       1,403,308  

Neinor Homes SA(c)(d)

    117,140       1,259,955  

Pharma Mar SA

    61,665       3,798,536  

Prosegur Cash SA(d)

    1,428,221       1,037,856  

Prosegur Cia. de Seguridad SA

    815,127       1,453,683  

Sacyr SA

    1,647,459       3,767,681  

Solaria Energia y Medio Ambiente SA(a)

    316,594       7,299,889  

Soltec Power Holdings SA(a)(c)

    178,366       890,031  

Talgo SA(c)(d)

    415,973       1,236,932  

Tecnicas Reunidas SA(a)(c)

    131,664       874,104  

Unicaja Banco SA(d)

    6,100,214       5,276,732  

Viscofan SA

    167,163       9,735,310  
   

 

 

 
      192,855,680  
Sweden — 5.9%            

AAK AB

    769,181       13,445,226  

AcadeMedia AB(d)

    357,357       1,761,782  

AddLife AB

    480,592       8,280,114  

AddTech AB, Class B

    1,105,516       18,924,954  

AFRY AB

    392,825       5,998,367  

Alimak Group AB(d)

    183,875       1,638,110  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments   (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Sweden (continued)            

Ambea AB(d)

    301,123     $ 1,484,406  

Arjo AB, Class B

    910,195       4,999,967  

Atrium Ljungberg AB, Class B

    186,478       2,772,891  

Attendo AB(a)(d)

    462,715       1,126,407  

Avanza Bank Holding AB

    532,344       10,271,861  

Axfood AB(c)

    461,504           14,641,405  

Beijer Alma AB

    195,146       3,918,973  

Beijer Ref AB

    1,049,333       16,645,371  

Betsson AB

    483,008       3,334,220  

BHG Group AB(a)

    425,195       1,453,264  

BICO Group AB, Class B(a)(c)

    171,247       680,092  

Bilia AB, Class A

    303,092       4,282,529  

BillerudKorsnas AB(c)

    961,868       12,406,706  

BioArctic AB(a)(d)

    146,874       1,594,793  

BioGaia AB

    366,802       3,450,657  

Biotage AB

    277,798       6,111,094  

Bonava AB, Class B

    321,434       1,204,180  

Boozt AB(a)(c)(d)

    219,831       1,548,574  

Bravida Holding AB(d)

    849,081       8,598,897  

Bufab AB

    110,732       3,340,798  

Bure Equity AB

    233,180       6,207,479  

Calliditas Therapeutics AB, Class B(a)(c)

    135,307       1,279,188  

Camurus AB(a)

    123,421       2,804,876  

Cary Group AB(a)(c)

    334,372       2,084,437  

Castellum AB

    1,112,982       17,843,354  

Catena AB

    128,456       5,886,300  

Cellavision AB

    65,069       2,343,998  

Cibus Nordic Real Estate AB

    187,812       3,366,367  

Cint Group AB(a)

    624,278       4,406,234  

Clas Ohlson AB, Class B

    162,065       1,838,328  

Cloetta AB, Class B

    841,336       1,683,980  

Collector AB(a)

    276,619       961,175  

Coor Service Management Holding AB(d)

    394,899       3,269,613  

Corem Property Group AB, Class B

    2,454,389       3,300,582  

Creades AB, Class A

    235,346       2,168,143  

Dios Fastigheter AB

    354,647       2,803,302  

Dometic Group AB(d)

    1,365,784       9,262,361  

Duni AB(a)

    149,089       1,423,081  

Dustin Group AB(c)(d)

    314,135       2,145,043  

Electrolux Professional AB, Class B

    1,001,416       6,119,535  

Elekta AB, Class B

    1,590,123       11,484,678  

Fabege AB

    1,122,973       11,527,106  

Fagerhult AB

    374,735       2,038,493  

Fingerprint Cards AB, Class B(a)(c)

    1,172,743       1,039,209  

Fortnox AB

    2,066,271       11,782,674  

GARO AB

    137,375       2,400,356  

Granges AB

    450,068       4,173,149  

Hemnet Group AB

    162,786       2,467,344  

Hexatronic Group AB

    676,229       8,203,187  

Hexpol AB

    1,119,081       11,672,083  

HMS Networks AB(c)

    117,673       5,609,355  

Hufvudstaden AB, Class A

    479,386       6,617,113  

Humble Group AB(a)(c)

    585,881       946,673  

Implantica AG, SDR(a)

    138,757       546,169  

Instalco AB

    775,036       3,836,483  

Intrum AB

    311,282       6,648,972  

Investment AB Oresund

    182,157       1,998,065  

INVISIO AB

    171,637       2,800,320  

Inwido AB

    237,318       2,879,649  

JM AB

    221,724       4,114,651  
Security   Shares     Value  
Sweden (continued)            

Kambi Group PLC, Class B(a)

    107,187     $ 1,934,917  

Karo Pharma AB(a)

    232,403       1,161,763  

K-Fast Holding AB(a)(c)

    259,215       744,635  

Kindred Group PLC

    988,040       8,701,726  

KNOW IT AB

    108,217       3,198,545  

LeoVegas AB(d)

    335,087       2,005,598  

Lime Technologies AB

    42,271       1,212,116  

Lindab International AB

    319,344       5,589,600  

Loomis AB

    315,136       8,886,289  

MEKO AB

    160,316       1,884,540  

Millicom International Cellular SA, SDR(a)(c)

    734,690           11,552,316  

MIPS AB(c)

    111,356       5,957,513  

Modern Times Group MTG AB, Class B

    417,225       4,318,523  

Munters Group AB(d)

    541,094       4,035,507  

Mycronic AB

    311,635       4,583,514  

NCC AB, Class B

    354,510       3,681,656  

New Wave Group AB, Class B

    178,319       2,733,110  

Nobia AB

    528,693       1,535,659  

Nolato AB, Class B

    866,537       5,214,573  

Nordnet AB publ

    581,344       7,808,917  

Note AB(a)

    73,487       1,508,911  

Nyfosa AB

    698,456       6,521,133  

Orron Energy AB

           

OX2 AB(a)

    348,544       3,427,806  

Pandox AB(a)

    384,783       5,642,909  

Paradox Interactive AB(c)

    138,100       2,449,497  

Peab AB, Class B

    779,458       5,317,800  

Platzer Fastigheter Holding AB, Class B

    262,824       2,253,195  

PowerCell Sweden AB(a)

    197,859       3,556,632  

Ratos AB, Class B

    853,393       4,275,226  

Re:NewCell AB(a)(c)

    82,149       859,517  

Resurs Holding AB(d)

    535,163       1,250,180  

Rvrc Holding AB

    166,083       752,420  

Saab AB, Class B

    311,615       11,272,237  

Samhallsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden AB(c)

    4,504,143       8,357,267  

Samhallsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden AB, Class D(c)

    716,116       1,373,774  

Scandic Hotels Group AB(a)(c)(d)

    678,283       2,777,644  

Sdiptech AB, Class B(a)

    126,106       3,516,314  

Sectra AB

    573,284       10,524,854  

Sedana Medical AB(a)(c)

    278,678       760,572  

SkiStar AB

    172,877       2,683,710  

SSAB AB, Class A

    1,009,084       4,883,337  

SSAB AB, Class B

    2,736,338       12,554,838  

Stillfront Group AB(a)(c)

    1,932,384       5,063,630  

Storskogen Group AB

    5,821,606       7,744,221  

Storytel AB(a)(c)

    176,625       999,502  

Surgical Science Sweden AB(a)

    140,005       2,183,360  

Svolder AB

    380,798       2,474,652  

Sweco AB, Class B

    914,788       10,202,894  

SwedenCare AB

    369,191       2,595,311  

Synsam AB

    190,060       1,173,340  

Thule Group AB(d)

    450,802       13,087,592  

Trelleborg AB, Class B

    1,030,545       25,321,046  

Troax Group AB

    167,139       3,553,325  

Truecaller AB(a)(c)

    276,482       2,168,220  

Vestum AB(a)

    593,443       937,149  

Viaplay Group AB, Class B(a)

    312,766       9,286,262  

Vimian Group AB(a)(c)

    540,929       2,110,018  

Vitec Software Group AB, Class B

    123,090       5,675,305  

Vitrolife AB

    260,102       8,485,878  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments   (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Sweden (continued)            

VNV Global AB(a)

    386,543     $ 1,091,589  

Volati AB

    100,231       1,417,847  

Wallenstam AB, Class B(c)

    1,495,128       7,621,148  

Wihlborgs Fastigheter AB

    1,186,377       10,116,421  

XANO Industri AB, Class B

    64,884       796,828  

Xvivo Perfusion AB(a)

    95,246       2,151,006  
   

 

 

 
          647,416,077  
Switzerland — 4.7%            

Allreal Holding AG, Registered

    63,413       10,491,522  

ALSO Holding AG, Registered

    27,045       5,014,315  

APG SGA SA

    3,623       690,838  

Arbonia AG

    221,140       3,144,896  

Aryzta AG(a)

    4,024,557       4,599,466  

Autoneum Holding AG

    12,275       1,422,870  

Banque Cantonale Vaudoise, Registered

    128,003       11,918,403  

Basilea Pharmaceutica AG, Registered(a)(c)

    49,262       2,282,817  

Belimo Holding AG, Registered

    41,611       17,081,886  

Bell Food Group AG, Registered

    6,219       1,664,531  

BKW AG

    90,109       10,251,512  

Bobst Group SA, Registered

    36,140       2,980,711  

Bossard Holding AG, Class A, Registered

    23,762       5,296,157  

Bucher Industries AG, Registered

    28,443       10,920,318  

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG

    13,064       5,901,971  

Burkhalter Holding AG(c)

    14,209       1,116,597  

Bystronic AG, Registered

    5,827       4,311,131  

Cembra Money Bank AG

    127,513       9,269,350  

Coltene Holding AG, Registered

    12,231       1,192,920  

Comet Holding AG, Registered

    32,849       6,058,394  

Daetwyler Holding AG, Bearer

    32,030       7,807,482  

DKSH Holding AG

    151,282       12,435,152  

dormakaba Holding AG

    12,571       5,988,597  

Dottikon Es Holding AG(a)(c)

    11,840       2,909,117  

Dufry AG, Registered(a)

    311,887       11,743,110  

EFG International AG

    391,744       3,050,945  

Emmi AG, Registered

    9,064       9,018,280  

Flughafen Zurich AG, Registered(a)

    85,667       14,246,094  

Forbo Holding AG, Registered

    4,238       5,691,063  

Galenica AG(d)

    212,939       16,858,469  

Georg Fischer Ltd.

    348,575       21,304,527  

Gurit Holding AG(c)

    14,122       1,720,507  

Helvetia Holding AG, Registered

    159,215       18,202,834  

Huber + Suhner AG, Registered

    67,209       6,051,691  

Idorsia Ltd.(a)(c)

    490,751       6,001,446  

Implenia AG, Registered(a)(c)

    63,488       1,679,077  

Inficon Holding AG, Registered

    7,208       6,015,515  

Interroll Holding AG, Registered

    2,703       7,133,329  

Intershop Holding AG

    6,164       4,144,519  

Kardex Holding AG, Registered(c)

    26,203       5,254,516  

Komax Holding AG, Registered

    15,234       4,132,610  

Landis+Gyr Group AG(c)

    91,952       6,069,242  

LEM Holding SA, Registered

    2,358       4,682,061  

Leonteq AG

    42,016       2,505,097  

Medacta Group SA(d)

    32,131       3,176,474  

Medartis Holding AG(a)(d)

    18,285       1,625,163  

Medmix AG(d)

    106,486       2,413,070  

Metall Zug AG, Class B, Registered

    863       1,745,312  

Meyer Burger Technology AG(a)

    10,121,643       6,018,137  

Mobilezone Holding AG, Registered

    182,501       3,257,248  

Mobimo Holding AG, Registered

    30,015       7,728,310  

Molecular Partners AG(a)

    85,547       547,335  
Security   Shares     Value  
Switzerland (continued)            

Montana Aerospace AG(a)(d)

    85,509     $ 1,703,468  

OC Oerlikon Corp. AG, Registered

    794,313       6,147,253  

Orior AG

    25,349       2,169,192  

Peach Property Group AG(c)

    35,034       1,271,655  

PolyPeptide Group AG(d)

    64,269       3,049,926  

PSP Swiss Property AG, Registered

    195,885       23,426,308  

Rieter Holding AG, Registered

    11,510       1,306,189  

Schweiter Technologies AG, Bearer

    4,334       4,916,893  

Sensirion Holding AG(a)(d)

    39,385       4,570,831  

SFS Group AG

    79,115       8,696,436  

Siegfried Holding AG, Registered(c)

    16,685       12,347,778  

SIG Group AG

    1,221,015       31,854,215  

Softwareone Holding AG

    400,714       5,454,007  

St. Galler Kantonalbank AG, Class A, Registered

    12,607       6,005,492  

Stadler Rail AG(c)

    212,397       6,878,774  

Sulzer AG, Registered(c)

    80,175       5,374,473  

Swiss Steel Holding AG, Registered(a)

    3,172,629       893,276  

Swissquote Group Holding SA, Registered

    42,567       5,175,047  

Tecan Group AG, Registered

    54,072       19,202,936  

Trifork Holding AG(c)

    36,971       999,596  

TX Group AG

    11,677       1,529,420  

u-blox Holding AG

    28,415       3,326,277  

Valiant Holding AG, Registered

    64,348       5,796,784  

Valora Holding AG, Registered

    15,880       4,340,682  

Vetropack Holding AG, Registered(c)

    49,050       1,949,002  

Vontobel Holding AG, Registered

    121,022       7,960,397  

V-ZUG Holding AG(a)(c)

    10,254       839,191  

Ypsomed Holding AG, Registered

    15,346       2,178,087  

Zehnder Group AG, Registered

    44,606       2,880,139  

Zur Rose Group AG(a)(c)

    42,198       3,012,990  
   

 

 

 
          512,023,648  
United Kingdom — 16.4%            

888 Holdings PLC

    1,589,875       2,848,076  

Abcam PLC(a)

    922,918       13,792,918  

Advanced Medical Solutions Group PLC

    998,453       3,417,345  

AG Barr PLC

    382,575       2,522,010  

Airtel Africa PLC(d)

    3,961,793       7,658,195  

AJ Bell PLC

    1,317,601       5,069,739  

Alliance Pharma PLC

    2,168,614       2,569,632  

Alpha FX Group PLC

    126,905       2,812,717  

Alphawave IP Group PLC(a)

    1,155,495       1,894,040  

AO World PLC(a)(c)

    1,780,466       941,455  

Argo Blockchain PLC(a)

    1,973,845       899,557  

Ascential PLC(a)

    1,862,368       6,658,388  

Ashmore Group PLC

    1,999,906       5,270,565  

ASOS PLC(a)(c)

    295,634       3,762,550  

Assura PLC

    12,641,155       10,593,916  

Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings
PLC(a)(c)(d)

    298,897       1,757,905  

Atalaya Mining PLC

    472,962       1,612,725  

Auction Technology Group PLC(a)

    381,535       4,618,455  

Avacta Group PLC(a)(c)

    1,080,742       1,447,740  

Avast PLC(d)

    2,880,386       16,310,961  

Avon Protection PLC

    133,466       1,726,121  

B&M European Value Retail SA

    4,046,258       20,950,902  

Babcock International Group PLC(a)

    1,085,622       4,540,181  

Bakkavor Group PLC(d)

    742,603       790,395  

Balanced Commercial Property Trust Ltd.

    3,156,929       4,612,321  

Balfour Beatty PLC

    2,685,657       9,177,283  

Bank of Georgia Group PLC

    156,509       2,870,385  

Beazley PLC

    2,577,539       17,071,385  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments   (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
United Kingdom (continued)            

Bellway PLC

    526,849     $ 15,744,375  

Biffa PLC(d)

    1,298,175       5,745,054  

Big Yellow Group PLC

    741,409       12,860,953  

Bodycote PLC

    805,742       5,894,482  

boohoo Group PLC(a)(c)

    4,269,260       3,488,531  

Borr Drilling Ltd.(a)(c)

    574,596       2,096,627  

Breedon Group PLC

    6,617,327       5,733,172  

Brewin Dolphin Holdings PLC

    1,165,803       7,268,939  

Bridgepoint Group PLC(d)

    2,781,615       8,637,998  

Britvic PLC

    1,138,611       11,931,696  

Burford Capital Ltd.

    790,092       8,471,941  

Bytes Technology Group PLC

    933,707       5,153,441  

Capita PLC(a)

    7,226,944       2,537,654  

Capital & Counties Properties PLC

    3,054,305       5,533,310  

Capricorn Energy PLC(a)

    1,340,078       3,593,331  

Carnival PLC(a)

    640,773       5,166,872  

Centamin PLC

    4,886,666       4,940,772  

Central Asia Metals PLC

    753,350       2,288,987  

Centrica PLC(a)

    24,936,967           26,719,916  

Ceres Power Holdings PLC(a)(c)

    524,602       3,897,030  

Chemring Group PLC

    1,203,737       5,094,352  

Cineworld Group PLC(a)(c)

    4,198,791       1,184,902  

Civitas Social Housing PLC

    2,584,267       2,605,815  

Clarkson PLC

    116,480       4,898,266  

Close Brothers Group PLC

    631,393       8,534,947  

CLS Holdings PLC

    782,376       1,933,130  

CMC Markets PLC(d)

    558,016       1,749,846  

Coats Group PLC

    6,198,758       5,606,234  

Computacenter PLC

    335,094       10,593,690  

ContourGlobal PLC(d)

    831,312       2,604,469  

ConvaTec Group PLC(d)

    6,844,404       19,085,528  

Countryside Partnerships PLC(a)(d)

    2,095,518       7,427,551  

Craneware PLC

    112,178       2,568,275  

Cranswick PLC

    227,259       9,243,650  

Crest Nicholson Holdings PLC

    1,093,280       3,675,858  

Currys PLC

    4,685,123       3,830,855  

Custodian Reit PLC

    1,776,864       2,354,285  

CVS Group PLC

    295,634       6,206,799  

Darktrace PLC(a)

    887,899       4,076,897  

Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC

    458,942       20,653,603  

Deliveroo PLC(a)(d)

    3,714,025       4,099,592  

Derwent London PLC

    432,491       15,099,173  

Diploma PLC

    528,129       17,735,893  

Direct Line Insurance Group PLC

    5,745,421       14,418,411  

Diversified Energy Co. PLC

    3,518,990       5,301,071  

Domino’s Pizza Group PLC

    1,728,103       6,022,413  

Dr. Martens PLC

    2,562,808       8,136,329  

Drax Group PLC

    1,435,354       13,768,941  

DS Smith PLC

    5,880,396       20,961,210  

Dunelm Group PLC

    474,520       4,933,812  

easyJet PLC(a)

    1,298,027       6,339,846  

Elementis PLC(a)

    2,480,493       3,303,135  

EMIS Group PLC

    248,476       5,548,806  

Empiric Student Property PLC

    2,580,623       2,830,152  

Energean PLC(a)

    518,506       7,248,891  

EnQuest PLC(a)

    6,384,220       2,243,033  

Ergomed PLC(a)

    161,731       2,375,888  

Essentra PLC

    1,294,403       3,907,355  

Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC

    459,609       8,137,522  

FD Technologies PLC(a)

    98,521       2,353,045  
Security   Shares     Value  
United Kingdom (continued)            

Ferrexpo PLC

    1,251,533     $ 2,270,053  

Fevertree Drinks PLC

    453,800       5,945,762  

Finablr PLC(a)(b)(d)

    1,080,679       13  

Firstgroup PLC

    3,142,675       5,132,628  

Forterra PLC(d)

    947,817       3,399,270  

Frasers Group PLC(a)

    728,291       7,968,752  

Frontier Developments PLC(a)(c)

    98,032       1,862,044  

Future PLC

    483,811           10,839,931  

Games Workshop Group PLC

    139,157       13,170,204  

Gamma Communications PLC

    348,842       4,731,658  

GB Group PLC

    1,031,169       6,380,908  

Genel Energy PLC

    647,695       1,148,709  

Genuit Group PLC

    1,047,644       5,425,518  

Genus PLC

    283,053       9,782,640  

Go-Ahead Group PLC (The)(a)

    175,305       3,167,339  

Grainger PLC

    3,104,634       11,198,797  

Great Portland Estates PLC

    910,208       6,889,872  

Greatland Gold PLC(a)

    17,431,284       2,695,933  

Greggs PLC

    430,901       10,743,248  

Gulf Keystone Petroleum Ltd.

    892,000       2,567,550  

Gym Group PLC (The)(a)(d)

    682,168       1,482,157  

Halfords Group PLC

    910,244       1,904,424  

Hammerson PLC(c)

    14,934,687       4,559,596  

Harbour Energy PLC

    1,949,126       8,715,871  

Hays PLC

    7,057,960       11,011,606  

Helical PLC

    585,777       2,782,101  

Helios Towers PLC(a)(c)

    3,113,286       5,473,589  

Hill & Smith Holdings PLC

    337,929       5,431,856  

Hiscox Ltd.

    1,465,965       15,962,488  

Hochschild Mining PLC

    1,279,743       1,263,490  

Home Reit PLC

    3,349,512       4,854,052  

HomeServe PLC

    1,290,994       18,504,468  

Hotel Chocolat Group PLC(a)

    230,339       387,099  

Howden Joinery Group PLC

    2,536,406       20,936,898  

Hunting PLC

    591,330       1,555,463  

Ibstock PLC(d)

    1,697,916       4,255,878  

IG Group Holdings PLC

    1,746,118       16,941,266  

IMI PLC

    1,099,627       17,955,825  

Impact Healthcare Reit PLC

    1,243,316       1,780,593  

Impax Asset Management Group PLC

    367,758       3,229,075  

Inchcape PLC

    1,614,290       16,522,543  

Indivior PLC(a)

    2,963,715       11,606,337  

IntegraFin Holdings PLC

    1,261,789       4,204,155  

Intermediate Capital Group PLC

    1,231,311       22,953,435  

Investec PLC

    2,946,230       15,938,093  

IP Group PLC

    4,330,035       4,561,324  

ITM Power PLC(a)(c)

    1,815,419       4,739,921  

ITV PLC

    15,428,181       13,876,388  

IWG PLC(a)

    3,198,647       7,501,424  

J D Wetherspoon PLC(a)

    409,885       2,799,111  

JET2 PLC(a)

    681,379       7,637,137  

John Menzies PLC(a)

    291,668       2,152,471  

John Wood Group PLC(a)

    2,911,838       5,581,429  

Johnson Service Group PLC(a)

    1,867,417       2,573,769  

JTC PLC(d)

    577,449       5,251,023  

Judges Scientific PLC

    22,281       2,311,800  

Jupiter Fund Management PLC

    1,882,184       2,889,964  

Just Group PLC

    4,418,747       3,849,190  

Kainos Group PLC

    340,462       5,659,489  

Kape Technologies PLC(a)(c)

    653,482       2,379,473  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments   (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
United Kingdom (continued)            

Keller Group PLC

    315,392     $ 3,066,454  

Keywords Studios PLC

    307,295       9,447,443  

Kier Group PLC(a)

    1,903,597       1,774,981  

Lancashire Holdings Ltd.

    1,036,684       5,647,499  

Learning Technologies Group PLC

    2,505,669       4,058,366  

Liontrust Asset Management PLC

    262,419       3,333,900  

LondonMetric Property PLC

    3,972,575           12,113,854  

Luceco PLC(d)

    342,997       455,858  

LXI REIT PLC

    8,047,969       14,577,752  

Man Group PLC/Jersey

    5,786,829       19,251,279  

Marks & Spencer Group PLC(a)

    8,337,354       14,454,288  

Marlowe PLC(a)

    344,690       3,349,712  

Marshalls PLC

    903,843       5,457,007  

Marston’s PLC(a)

    2,771,114       1,611,064  

Mediclinic International PLC(a)

    1,751,963       10,366,305  

Meggitt PLC(a)

    3,323,594       32,015,125  

Micro Focus International PLC

    1,423,085       4,957,482  

Mitchells & Butlers PLC(a)

    1,149,884       2,428,933  

Mitie Group PLC

    6,196,982       5,921,468  

Moneysupermarket.com Group PLC

    2,266,641       5,642,608  

Moonpig Group PLC(a)(c)

    981,905       2,501,688  

Morgan Advanced Materials PLC

    1,199,501       4,652,496  

Morgan Sindall Group PLC

    175,203       4,343,712  

National Express Group PLC(a)

    2,207,064       4,944,714  

NCC Group PLC

    1,338,648       3,656,536  

Network International Holdings PLC(a)(d)

    2,136,868       5,225,373  

Next Fifteen Communications Group PLC

    350,244       4,385,409  

Ninety One PLC

    2,007,209       5,015,865  

Numis Corp. PLC(c)

    299,737       944,626  

On the Beach Group PLC(a)(d)

    694,613       942,116  

OSB Group PLC

    1,904,661       12,235,067  

Oxford Biomedica PLC(a)

    277,687       1,633,348  

Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLC(a)(c)

    1,392,424       5,438,449  

Pagegroup PLC

    1,382,145       7,692,973  

Pan African Resources PLC

    8,504,354       2,090,936  

Pantheon Resources PLC(a)(c)

    2,950,808       4,210,748  

Paragon Banking Group PLC

    1,042,951       6,809,524  

Penno Group PLC

    1,120,472       13,715,084  

Petrofac Ltd.(a)

    1,857,616       2,606,060  

Pets at Home Group PLC

    2,133,738       8,561,225  

Picton Property Income Ltd. (The)

    2,364,994       2,661,203  

Playtech PLC(a)

    969,504       5,809,397  

Polar Capital Holdings PLC

    310,642       1,851,050  

Premier Foods PLC

    2,683,129       3,803,386  

Primary Health Properties PLC

    5,607,889       10,089,390  

Provident Financial PLC

    1,016,807       2,402,873  

PRS REIT PLC (The)

    2,172,748       2,910,569  

PZ Cussons PLC

    962,298       2,468,998  

QinetiQ Group PLC

    2,454,489       11,431,322  

Quilter PLC(d)

    5,859,923       7,493,024  

Rank Group PLC(a)

    935,411       1,025,229  

Rathbones Group PLC

    250,552       5,522,712  

Reach PLC

    1,265,118       1,489,048  

Redde Northgate PLC

    983,019       4,393,432  

Redrow PLC

    1,256,856       8,886,762  

Regional REIT Ltd.(d)

    1,661,778       1,494,953  

Renewi PLC(a)

    338,512       3,129,839  

Renishaw PLC

    153,805       8,165,227  

Restaurant Group PLC (The)(a)

    3,274,380       2,029,985  

Restore PLC

    553,243       3,023,744  
Security   Shares     Value  
United Kingdom (continued)            

Rightmove PLC

    3,601,427     $ 28,155,140  

Rotork PLC

    3,619,185       11,484,642  

Royal Mail PLC

    3,301,509       11,409,337  

RS GROUP PLC

    1,996,082       25,199,875  

RWS Holdings PLC

    1,341,135       6,261,819  

S4 Capital PLC(a)

    1,173,042       1,814,064  

Sabre Insurance Group PLC(d)

    1,063,816       1,417,293  

Safestore Holdings PLC

    895,322           12,467,008  

Saga PLC(a)

    448,511       862,991  

Sanne Group PLC(a)

    660,977       7,405,427  

Savills PLC

    605,228       8,823,900  

Senior PLC(a)

    1,878,156       3,321,041  

Serco Group PLC

    5,183,880       11,926,517  

Serica Energy PLC

    860,902       3,984,674  

Shaftesbury PLC

    818,264       5,021,122  

SIG PLC(a)(c)

    3,025,394       1,346,348  

Smart Metering Systems PLC

    549,220       6,305,096  

Softcat PLC

    548,213       9,352,624  

SolGold PLC(a)(c)

    4,778,467       1,478,081  

Spectris PLC

    469,466       17,856,438  

Spire Healthcare Group PLC(a)(d)

    1,197,466       3,475,030  

Spirent Communications PLC

    2,607,731       8,969,758  

SSP Group PLC(a)

    3,368,753       10,475,875  

SThree PLC

    531,819       2,442,653  

Strix Group PLC(c)

    863,654       1,680,709  

Subsea 7 SA(c)

    1,010,690       9,108,922  

Supermarket Income Reit PLC

    4,170,335       6,556,094  

Synthomer PLC

    1,587,193       4,527,499  

Target Healthcare REIT PLC

    2,646,191       3,705,911  

Tate & Lyle PLC

    1,708,234       16,734,479  

TBC Bank Group PLC

    174,387       2,930,685  

Team17 Group PLC(a)

    435,400       2,328,227  

Telecom Plus PLC

    271,281       7,456,976  

THG PLC(a)

    3,100,114       2,585,006  

TI Fluid Systems PLC(d)

    1,424,223       3,031,663  

TORM PLC, Class A(a)

    120,135       1,963,282  

TP ICAP Group PLC

    3,351,810       4,857,382  

Trainline PLC(a)(d)

    2,036,068       9,823,871  

Travis Perkins PLC

    913,564       11,725,265  

Tritax Big Box REIT PLC

    8,011,299       19,274,521  

Trustpilot Group PLC(a)(d)

    895,382       842,037  

Tullow Oil PLC(a)

    4,778,096       2,998,991  

Tyman PLC

    811,185       2,622,364  

UK Commercial Property REIT Ltd.

    3,291,139       3,089,647  

Ultra Electronics Holdings PLC

    302,857       12,933,392  

UNITE Group PLC (The)

    1,442,597       20,567,534  

Urban Logistics REIT PLC

    2,003,624       4,329,315  

Vesuvius PLC

    945,487       4,142,787  

Victoria PLC(a)(c)

    269,616       1,227,130  

Victrex PLC

    368,585       8,681,282  

Virgin Money UK PLC

    5,459,085       9,521,510  

Vistry Group PLC

    942,978       10,630,124  

Volex PLC

    502,708       1,931,388  

Volution Group PLC

    844,432       4,319,300  

Warehouse REIT PLC

    1,693,539       3,114,211  

Watkin Jones PLC

    963,892       2,582,421  

Weir Group PLC (The)

    1,109,074       22,679,217  

WH Smith PLC(a)

    557,341       9,837,340  

Wickes Group PLC

    1,101,734       1,828,726  

Wincanton PLC

    527,003       2,419,682  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
United Kingdom (continued)            

Workspace Group PLC

    608,708     $ 4,375,101  

Yellow Cake PLC(a)(d)

    742,868       3,404,891  

YouGov PLC

    458,462       6,113,549  

Young & Co’s Brewery PLC, Series A

    95,465       1,441,590  
   

 

 

 
      1,800,693,757  
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks — 99.0%
(Cost: $12,376,239,703)

      10,862,957,737  
   

 

 

 

Preferred Stocks

   
Germany — 0.3%            

Draegerwerk AG & Co. KGaA, Preference Shares, NVS

    37,084       1,945,787  

Einhell Germany AG, Preference Shares, NVS(c)

    7,132       994,136  

Fuchs Petrolub SE, Preference Shares, NVS

    294,930       8,836,997  

Jungheinrich AG, Preference Shares, NVS

    202,207       5,503,971  

Schaeffler AG, Preference Shares, NVS(c)

    536,873       3,162,446  

Sixt SE, Preference Shares, NVS

    70,591       4,980,092  

STO SE & Co. KGaA, Preference Shares, NVS

    10,085       1,564,824  
   

 

 

 
      26,988,253  
Italy — 0.0%            

Danieli & C Officine Meccaniche SpA, Preference Shares, NVS

    214,377       3,041,144  
   

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks — 0.3%
(Cost: $36,022,333)

      30,029,397  
   

 

 

 

Warrants

   
Australia — 0.0%            

PointsBet Holdings Ltd.
(Expires 07/08/24)(a)

    42,123        
   

 

 

 
Italy — 0.0%            

Webuild SpA (Expires 08/02/30)(a)(c)

    97,516       1  
   

 

 

 
Singapore — 0.0%            

Ezion Holdings Ltd.
(Expires 04/16/23)(a)(b)(c)

    3,963,747       29  
   

 

 

 
Security   Shares     Value  

 

 
Spain — 0.0%            

Abengoa SA (Expires 03/31/25)(a)(c)

    3,096,556     $ 18,989  
   

 

 

 

Total Warrants — 0.0%
(Cost: $0)

      19,019  
   

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments — 99.3%
(Cost: $12,412,262,036)

      10,893,006,153  
   

 

 

 

Short-Term Securities

   
Money Market Funds — 4.5%            

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares, 1.93%(e)(f)(g)

    488,967,372       488,918,475  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 1.81%(e)(f)

    3,220,000       3,220,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Securities — 4.5%
(Cost: $492,141,086)

 

    492,138,475  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities — 103.8%
(Cost: $12,904,403,122)

 

    11,385,144,628  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (3.8)%

 

    (418,654,478
 

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

    $  10,966,490,150  
   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Non-income producing security.

(b) 

Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

(c) 

All or a portion of this security is on loan.

(d) 

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

(e) 

Affiliate of the Fund.

(f) 

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

(g) 

All or a portion of this security was purchased with the cash collateral from loaned securities.

 

Affiliates

Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended July 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

 

 
Affiliated Issuer  

Value at

07/31/21

   

Purchases

at Cost

   

Proceeds

from Sale

   

Net Realized

Gain (Loss)

   

Change in

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

   

Value at

07/31/22

   

Shares

Held at

07/31/22

    Income    

Capital

Gain

Distributions

from

Underlying

Funds

 

 

 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares

  $ 459,960,734     $ 29,192,809 (a)    $     $ (257,892   $ 22,824     $ 488,918,475       488,967,372     $ 16,043,310 (b)    $  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares

    7,290,000             (4,070,000 )(a)                  3,220,000       3,220,000       18,333        
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 
        $ (257,892   $ 22,824     $ 492,138,475       $ 16,061,643     $  
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Represents net amount purchased (sold).

 
  (b) 

All or a portion represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.

 

 

 

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July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Futures Contracts

 

 

 
Description    Number of
Contracts
    

Expiration

Date

    

Notional

Amount

(000)

    

Value/

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

 

 

 

Long Contracts

           

TOPIX Index

     196        09/08/22      $ 28,585      $ 554,339  

Euro STOXX 50 Index

     868        09/16/22        33,019        1,894,659  

FTSE 100 Index

     274        09/16/22        24,678        704,429  
           

 

 

 
            $ 3,153,427  
           

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

 

 
    

Commodity

Contracts

    

Credit

Contracts

    

Equity

Contracts

    

Foreign

Currency

Exchange

Contracts

    

Interest

Rate

Contracts

    

Other

Contracts

     Total  

 

 

Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments

                    

Futures contracts

                    

Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(a)

   $      $      $ 3,153,427      $      $      $      $ 3,153,427  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss).

 

For the period ended July 31, 2022, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

 

 
    

Commodity

Contracts

    

Credit

Contracts

    

Equity

Contracts

    

Foreign

Currency

Exchange

Contracts

    

Interest

Rate

Contracts

    

Other

Contracts

     Total  

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from

                    

Futures contracts

   $      $      $ (6,438,345    $      $      $      $ (6,438,345
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on

                    

Futures contracts

   $      $      $ 3,693,576      $      $      $      $ 3,693,576  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

 

 

Futures contracts

  

Average notional value of contracts — long

   $ 90,596,502      

 

 

For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments   (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF

 

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End (continued)

The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.

 

 

 
     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

 

 

Investments

           

Assets

           

Common Stocks

   $ 659,266,074      $ 10,192,603,024      $ 11,088,639      $ 10,862,957,737  

Preferred Stocks

            30,029,397               30,029,397  

Warrants

            18,990        29        19,019  

Money Market Funds

     492,138,475                      492,138,475  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $   1,151,404,549      $ 10,222,651,411      $       11,088,668      $ 11,385,144,628  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments(a)

           

Assets

           

Futures Contracts

   $      $ 3,153,427      $      $ 3,153,427  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts. Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities  

July 31, 2022

 

   

iShares

Currency

Hedged

MSCI ACWI

ex U.S. ETF

   

  

    

iShares

Currency Hedged

MSCI EAFE ETF

   

    

    

iShares

Currency

Hedged

MSCI EAFE

Small-Cap

ETF

   

  

    

iShares

MSCI ACWI ex

U.S. ETF

 

 

 

ASSETS

                

Investments, at value — unaffiliated(a)(b)

  $        $        $        $ 4,105,585,027  

Investments, at value — affiliated(c)

    120,622,275          3,672,093,789          107,982,900          41,643,277  

Cash

    7,345          762          3,509          26,310  

Foreign currency, at value(d)

                               6,095,230  

Cash pledged for futures contracts

                               930,000  

Receivables:

                

Investments sold

                      219,106           

Securities lending income — affiliated

                               27,742  

Variation margin on futures contracts

                               158,851  

Capital shares sold

             10,630                    

Dividends — unaffiliated

                               7,537,256  

Dividends — affiliated

    680          17,743          565          4,785  

Tax reclaims

                               4,746,998  

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts

    1,038,469          39,443,437          873,376           
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total assets

    121,668,769          3,711,566,361          109,079,456          4,166,755,476  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

                

Foreign bank overdraft(e)

             83                    

Cash received as collateral for OTC derivatives

    140,000          620,000          10,000           

Collateral on securities loaned, at value

                               37,507,069  

Deferred foreign capital gain tax

                               2,299,274  

Payables:

                

Investments purchased

    350,790          13,215,419                    

Investment advisory fees

    2,968          79,390          2,614          1,092,165  

Foreign taxes

                               1,169  

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts

    874,573          34,012,115          1,299,294           
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total liabilities

    1,368,331          47,927,007          1,311,908          40,899,677  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

  $ 120,300,438        $ 3,663,639,354        $ 107,767,548        $ 4,125,855,799  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF

                

Paid-in capital

  $ 120,695,123        $ 3,548,224,384        $ 108,003,999        $ 4,831,569,196  

Accumulated earnings (loss)

    (394,685        115,414,970          (236,451        (705,713,397
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

  $ 120,300,438        $ 3,663,639,354        $ 107,767,548        $ 4,125,855,799  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE

                

Shares outstanding

    4,080,000          111,800,000          3,290,000          89,000,000  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net asset value

  $ 29.49        $ 32.77        $ 32.76        $ 46.36  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Shares authorized

    Unlimited          Unlimited          Unlimited          Unlimited  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Par value

    None          None          None          None  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

(a)  Investments, at cost — unaffiliated

  $        $        $        $ 4,265,347,754  

(b)  Securities loaned, at value

  $        $        $        $ 35,162,376  

(c)   Investments, at cost — affiliated

  $ 130,084,651        $ 3,866,779,459        $ 120,108,457        $ 41,635,645  

(d)  Foreign currency, at cost

  $        $        $        $ 6,116,800  

(e)  Foreign bank overdraft, at cost

  $        $ 82        $        $  

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities  (continued)

July 31, 2022

 

    iShares
MSCI EAFE ETF
             

iShares
MSCI EAFE

Small-Cap ETF

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

Investments, at value — unaffiliated(a)(b)

  $ 47,453,006,101        $ 10,893,006,153  

Investments, at value — affiliated(c)

    223,315,789          492,138,475  

Cash

    6,341          790,886  

Foreign currency, at value(d)

    48,591,874          27,712,959  

Foreign currency collateral pledged for futures contracts(e)

    10,816,561          5,082,550  

Receivables:

      

Investments sold

             12,308,561  

Securities lending income — affiliated

    135,257          1,243,491  

Variation margin on futures contracts

    1,987,019          852,795  

Dividends — unaffiliated

    40,963,062          15,582,948  

Dividends — affiliated

    56,225          3,023  

Tax reclaims

    86,127,013          11,075,439  

Foreign withholding tax claims

    33,436,983           
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total assets

    47,898,442,225          11,459,797,280  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

      

Collateral on securities loaned, at value

    181,854,462          489,027,809  

Deferred foreign capital gain tax

             170,399  

Payables:

      

Investments purchased

             13  

Investment advisory fees

    12,464,132          3,481,261  

Professional fees

    7,331,412          627,648  

IRS compliance fee for foreign withholding tax claims

    102,580,646           
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total liabilities

    304,230,652          493,307,130  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

  $ 47,594,211,573        $ 10,966,490,150  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF

      

Paid-in capital

  $ 54,970,569,596        $ 13,074,838,297  

Accumulated loss

    (7,376,358,023        (2,108,348,147
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

  $ 47,594,211,573        $ 10,966,490,150  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE

      

Shares outstanding

    725,400,000          188,600,000  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net asset value

  $ 65.61        $ 58.15  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

Shares authorized

    Unlimited          Unlimited  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

Par value

    None          None  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

(a)  Investments, at cost — unaffiliated

  $ 45,827,662,682        $ 12,412,262,036  

(b)  Securities loaned, at value

  $ 177,650,397        $ 444,490,895  

(c)   Investments, at cost — affiliated

  $ 223,280,764        $ 492,141,086  

(d)  Foreign currency, at cost

  $ 47,016,281        $ 27,349,424  

(e)  Foreign currency collateral pledged, at cost

  $ 11,922,876        $ 5,210,817  

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

F I N A N C I A L   S T A T E M E N T S

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Statements of Operations

Year Ended July 31, 2022

 

   

iShares

Currency

Hedged

MSCI ACWI

ex U.S. ETF

    

iShares

Currency

Hedged

MSCI EAFE

ETF

    

iShares

Currency

Hedged

MSCI EAFE

Small-Cap

ETF

    

iShares

MSCI ACWI

ex U.S. ETF

 

 

 

INVESTMENT INCOME

 

        

Dividends — unaffiliated

  $      $      $      $ 142,348,663  

Dividends — affiliated

    4,200,336        142,886,028        4,258,147        16,570  

Securities lending income — affiliated — net

                         382,538  

Other income — unaffiliated

                         14,272  

Foreign taxes withheld

                         (14,016,210

Foreign withholding tax claims

                         1,172,965  

Other foreign taxes

                         (14,591
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total investment income

    4,200,336        142,886,028        4,258,147        129,904,207  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

EXPENSES

          

Investment advisory fees

    475,155        12,494,520        464,006        14,026,304  

Commitment fees

           36,010               45,192  

Professional fees

    217        217        217        118,519  

Interest expense

           4,652               64  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total expenses

    475,372        12,535,399        464,223        14,190,079  

Less:

          

Investment advisory fees waived

    (437,860      (11,548,989      (431,850       
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived

    37,512        986,410        32,373        14,190,079  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net investment income

    4,162,824        141,899,618        4,225,774        115,714,128  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

          

Net realized gain (loss) from:

          

Investments — unaffiliated(a)

                         (90,295,593

Investments — affiliated

    (916,666      (37,019,928      (1,382,182      (15,063

In-kind redemptions — unaffiliated(b)

                         111,972,897  

In-kind redemptions — affiliated(b)

    2,242,637        41,288,343        937,479         

Futures contracts

                         (3,678,003

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

    13,067,092        450,660,942        15,548,856         

Foreign currency transactions

    3,431        2        40        (1,475,950
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
    14,396,494        454,929,359        15,104,193        16,508,288  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

          

Investments — unaffiliated(c)

                         (849,626,165

Investments — affiliated

    (26,141,717      (624,699,551      (27,415,836      (6,595

Futures contracts

                         1,131,957  

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

    124,302        14,492,019        (225,345       

Foreign currency translations

           (2             (490,696
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
    (26,017,415      (610,207,534      (27,641,181      (848,991,499
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized loss

    (11,620,921      (155,278,175      (12,536,988      (832,483,211
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

  $ (7,458,097    $ (13,378,557    $ (8,311,214    $ (716,769,083
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

(a) Net of foreign capital gain tax and capital gain tax refund, if applicable

  $      $      $      $ (785,694

(b) See Note 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

          

(c)  Net of increase in deferred foreign capital gain tax of

  $      $      $      $ (368,596

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Statements of Operations (continued)

Year Ended July 31, 2022

 

   

iShares

MSCI EAFE ETF

   

  

    

iShares

MSCI EAFE
Small-Cap ETF

 

 

 

INVESTMENT INCOME

 

Dividends — unaffiliated

  $ 1,765,721,874        $ 401,496,291  

Dividends — affiliated

    198,618          53,016  

Securities lending income — affiliated — net

    2,388,446          16,008,627  

Other income — unaffiliated

    13,143,307          622,444  

Foreign taxes withheld

    (131,267,177        (32,898,424

Foreign withholding tax claims

    58,133,227          6,286,660  

IRS Compliance fee for foreign withholding tax claims

    (20,215,104         
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total investment income

    1,688,103,191          391,568,614  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

EXPENSES

      

Investment advisory fees

    170,044,238          52,747,904  

Professional fees

    7,171,741          691,149  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total expenses

    177,215,979          53,439,053  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net investment income

    1,510,887,212          338,129,561  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

      

Net realized gain (loss) from:

      

Investments — unaffiliated

    (974,553,254        7,746,951  

Investments — affiliated

    (14,048        (257,892

In-kind redemptions — unaffiliated(a)

    135,879,413          284,168,925  

Futures contracts

    (3,717,437        (6,438,345

Foreign currency transactions

    (27,777,775        (12,620,830
 

 

 

      

 

 

 
    (870,183,101        272,598,809  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

      

Investments — unaffiliated(b)

    (8,428,953,441        (3,609,124,181

Investments — affiliated

    (30,637        22,824  

Futures contracts

    7,685,933          3,693,576  

Foreign currency translations

    (12,538,290        (567,204
 

 

 

      

 

 

 
    (8,433,836,435        (3,605,974,985
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized loss

    (9,304,019,536        (3,333,376,176
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

  $ (7,793,132,324      $ (2,995,246,615
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

(a) See Note 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

      

(b) Net of increase in deferred foreign capital gain tax of

  $        $ (73,265

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

         

iShares

Currency Hedged MSCI ACWI ex U.S.

ETF

    

iShares

Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF

 
   

 

 

    

 

 

 
    Year Ended
07/31/22
   

Year Ended

07/31/21

           Year Ended
07/31/22
           Year Ended
07/31/21
 

 

 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS

                  

OPERATIONS

                  

Net investment income

    $ 4,162,824        $ 2,020,551        $ 141,899,618        $ 59,874,869  

Net realized gain (loss)

      14,396,494          (2,623,995        454,929,359          (43,119,761

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

      (26,017,415        21,289,948          (610,207,534        641,434,777  
   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

      (7,458,097        20,686,504          (13,378,557        658,189,885  
   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS(a)

                  

Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders

      (4,165,494        (2,023,586        (141,979,136        (59,947,087
   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

                  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets derived from capital share transactions

      11,518,504          30,716,026          980,377,582          (19,982,523
   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

                  

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

      (105,087        49,378,944          825,019,889          578,260,275  

Beginning of year

            120,405,525          71,026,581          2,838,619,465          2,260,359,190  
   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

End of year

    $ 120,300,438        $ 120,405,525        $ 3,663,639,354        $ 2,838,619,465  
   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

 

         

iShares

Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small-Cap

ETF

    

iShares

MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF

 
   

 

 

    

 

 

 
   

Year Ended

07/31/22

   

Year Ended

07/31/21

          

Year Ended

07/31/22

          

Year Ended

07/31/21

 

 

 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS

                  

OPERATIONS

                  

Net investment income

           $ 4,225,774        $ 1,267,382        $ 115,714,128        $ 80,553,526  

Net realized gain (loss)

      15,104,193          (1,270,534        16,508,288          19,372,336  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

      (27,641,181        20,392,298          (848,991,499        777,211,965  
   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

      (8,311,214        20,389,146          (716,769,083        877,137,827  
   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS(a)

                  

Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders

      (4,228,131        (1,269,822        (146,381,679        (80,474,155
   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

                  

Net increase in net assets derived from capital share transactions

      22,129,008          34,871,646          698,625,909          498,176,395  
   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

                  

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

      9,589,663          53,990,970          (164,524,853        1,294,840,067  

Beginning of year

      98,177,885          44,186,915          4,290,380,652          2,995,540,585  
   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

End of year

    $ 107,767,548               $ 98,177,885        $ 4,125,855,799        $ 4,290,380,652  
   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

    iShares
MSCI EAFE ETF
     iShares
MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF
 
   

 

Year Ended

07/31/22

    

Year Ended

07/31/21

    

Year Ended

07/31/22

    

Year Ended

07/31/21

 

 

 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS

          

OPERATIONS

          

Net investment income

  $ 1,510,887,212      $ 1,374,898,914      $ 338,129,561      $ 240,338,528  

Net realized gain (loss)

    (870,183,101      (78,063,540      272,598,809        710,032,940  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (8,433,836,435      12,458,094,047        (3,605,974,985      2,594,292,663  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (7,793,132,324      13,754,929,421        (2,995,246,615      3,544,664,131  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS(a)

          

Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders

    (2,172,623,282      (1,290,595,029      (511,706,356      (215,301,526
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

          

Net increase (decrease) in net assets derived from capital share transactions

    289,976,397        (1,599,597,936      1,337,832,639        1,278,387,826  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

          

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

    (9,675,779,209      10,864,736,456        (2,169,120,332      4,607,750,431  

Beginning of year

    57,269,990,782        46,405,254,326        13,135,610,482        8,527,860,051  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

End of year

  $ 47,594,211,573      $ 57,269,990,782      $ 10,966,490,150      $ 13,135,610,482  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

    iShares Currency Hedged MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF
 

 

 

 
   

Year Ended

07/31/22

   

Year Ended

07/31/21

   

Year Ended

07/31/20

   

Year Ended

07/31/19

   

Year Ended

07/31/18

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $ 32.11       $ 25.83       $ 26.66       $ 26.88       $ 25.28  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

      1.04         0.64         0.76         0.88         0.44  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(b)

      (2.63             6.25               (0.82       (0.43       1.83  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

      (1.59       6.89         (0.06             0.45               2.27  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Distributions from net investment income(c)

      (1.03       (0.61       (0.77       (0.67       (0.67
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

    $ 29.49       $ 32.11       $ 25.83       $ 26.66       $ 26.88  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total Return(d)

       

Based on net asset value

      (5.03 )%        26.76       (0.36 )%        1.75       9.05
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets(e)

       

Total expenses

      0.38       0.38       0.38       0.38       0.38
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived

      0.03       0.03       0.03       0.03       0.03
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income

      3.33       2.12       2.90       3.37       1.66
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

       

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $ 120,300       $ 120,406       $ 71,027       $ 70,650       $ 43,008  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

      5       10       9       7       10
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

(b) 

The amounts reported for a share outstanding may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses in securities for the fiscal period due to the timing of capital share transactions in relation to the fluctuating market values of the Fund’s underlying securities.

(c) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

(d) 

Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

(e) 

Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

(f) 

Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

 

    iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF  
                                 
   

Year Ended

07/31/22

   

Year Ended

07/31/21

   

Year Ended

07/31/20

     Year Ended
07/31/19
    

Year Ended

07/31/18

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 34.28     $ 26.72     $ 29.40      $ 29.96      $ 28.09  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

    1.47       0.75       0.70        0.86        0.83  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(b)

    (1.59     7.55       (1.98      (0.20      1.93  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (0.12     8.30       (1.28      0.66        2.76  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Distributions(c)

           

From net investment income

    (1.39     (0.74     (0.73      (0.91      (0.89

From net realized gain

                (0.67      (0.31       
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

    (1.39     (0.74     (1.40      (1.22      (0.89
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 32.77     $ 34.28     $ 26.72      $ 29.40      $ 29.96  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return(d)

           

Based on net asset value

    (0.29 )%      31.22     (4.74 )%       2.45      9.94
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets(e)

           

Total expenses

    0.38     0.38     0.38      0.38      0.38
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived

    0.03     0.03     0.03      0.03      0.03
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net investment income

    4.32     2.42     2.47      3.01      2.82
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

           

Net assets, end of year (000)

  $ 3,663,639     $ 2,838,619     $ 2,260,359      $ 2,891,083      $ 3,458,983  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    7     12     8      7      12
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

(b) 

The amounts reported for a share outstanding may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses in securities for the fiscal period due to the timing of capital share transactions in relation to the fluctuating market values of the Fund’s underlying securities.

(c) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

(d) 

Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

(e) 

Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

(f) 

Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

    iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF
 

 

 

 
   

Year Ended

07/31/22

   

Year Ended

07/31/21

   

Year Ended

07/31/20

   

Year Ended

07/31/19

   

Year Ended

07/31/18

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $ 36.63       $ 26.78       $ 28.62       $ 31.37       $ 28.48  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

      1.37               0.62               0.87               0.84               0.77  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(b)

      (3.91       9.78         (1.51       (1.93       2.86  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

      (2.54       10.40         (0.64       (1.09       3.63  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Distributions(c)

                   

From net investment income

      (1.33       (0.55       (0.88       (0.80       (0.74

From net realized gain

                      (0.32       (0.86        
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions

      (1.33       (0.55       (1.20       (1.66       (0.74
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

    $ 32.76       $ 36.63       $ 26.78       $ 28.62       $ 31.37  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total Return(d)

                   

Based on net asset value

      (6.97 )%        38.96       (2.62 )%        (3.05 )%        12.81
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets(e)

                   

Total expenses

      0.43       0.43       0.43       0.43       0.43
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived

      0.03       0.03       0.03       0.03       0.03
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income

      3.92       1.85       3.16       2.94       2.50
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

                   

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $ 107,768       $ 98,178       $ 44,187       $ 25,759       $ 21,961  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

      7       11       9       10       10
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

(b) 

The amounts reported for a share outstanding may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses in securities for the fiscal period due to the timing of capital share transactions in relation to the fluctuating market values of the Fund’s underlying securities.

(c) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

(d) 

Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

(e) 

Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

(f) 

Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

    iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF  
                                 
   

Year Ended

07/31/22

   

Year Ended

07/31/21

   

Year Ended

07/31/20

    

Year Ended

07/31/19

     Year Ended
07/31/18
 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 56.45     $ 45.11     $ 46.26      $ 48.60      $ 47.08  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

    1.38 (b)      1.14       1.12        1.32        1.33  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(c)

    (9.73     11.31       (0.97      (2.49      1.45  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (8.35     12.45       0.15        (1.17      2.78  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Distributions from net investment income(d)

    (1.74     (1.11     (1.30      (1.17      (1.26
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 46.36     $ 56.45     $ 45.11      $ 46.26      $ 48.60  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return(e)

           

Based on net asset value

    (15.04 )%(b)      27.66     0.29      (2.27 )%       5.92
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets(f)

           

Total expenses

    0.32     0.32     0.32      0.32      0.31
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived

    0.32     0.31     0.30      0.30      0.31
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total expenses excluding professional fees for foreign withholding tax claims

    0.32     0.32     N/A        0.32      N/A  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net investment income

    2.62 %(b)      2.14     2.50      2.91      2.69
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

           

Net assets, end of year (000)

  $ 4,125,856     $ 4,290,381     $ 2,995,541      $ 3,867,472      $ 3,158,687  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate(g)

    8     10     17      15      6
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

(b) 

Reflects the one-time, positive effect of foreign withholding tax claims, net of the associated professional fees, which resulted in the following increases for the year ended July 31, 2022:

 

• Net investment income per share by $0.01.

 

• Total return by 0.02%.

 

• Ratio of net investment income to average net assets by 0.02%.

(c) 

The amounts reported for a share outstanding may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses in securities for the fiscal period due to the timing of capital share transactions in relation to the fluctuating market values of the Fund’s underlying securities.

(d) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

(e) 

Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

(f) 

Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

(g) 

Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

    iShares MSCI EAFE ETF  
                                 
   

Year Ended

07/31/22

   

Year Ended

07/31/21

   

Year Ended

07/31/20

    

Year Ended

07/31/19

    

Year Ended

07/31/18

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 79.41     $ 62.17     $ 64.94      $ 68.87      $ 66.78  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

    2.09 (b)      1.90       1.48        1.95        1.93  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(c)

    (12.88     17.14       (2.62      (3.87      2.26  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (10.79     19.04       (1.14      (1.92      4.19  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Distributions from net investment income(d)

    (3.01     (1.80     (1.63      (2.01      (2.10
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 65.61     $ 79.41     $ 62.17      $ 64.94      $ 68.87  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return(e)

           

Based on net asset value

    (13.84 )%(b)      30.73     (1.80 )%       (2.64 )%       6.32
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets(f)

           

Total expenses

    0.33     0.37     0.32      0.32      0.31
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total expenses excluding professional fees for foreign withholding tax claims

    0.32     0.32     0.32      0.32      N/A  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net investment income

    2.82 %(b)      2.60     2.34      3.03      2.77
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

           

Net assets, end of year (000)

  $ 47,594,212     $ 57,269,991     $ 46,405,254      $ 60,080,634      $ 72,770,477  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate(g)

    5     5     4      4      4
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

(b) 

Reflects the one-time, positive effect of foreign withholding tax claims, net of the associated professional fees, which resulted in the following increases for the year ended July 31, 2022:

 

• Net investment income per share by $0.07.

 

• Total return by 0.10%.

 

• Ratio of net investment income to average net assets by 0.09%.

(c) 

The amounts reported for a share outstanding may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses in securities for the fiscal period due to the timing of capital share transactions in relation to the fluctuating market values of the Fund’s underlying securities.

(d) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

(e) 

Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

(f) 

Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

(g) 

Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

 

    iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF  
                               
   

Year Ended

07/31/22

   

Year Ended

07/31/21

   

Year Ended

07/31/20

   

Year Ended

07/31/19

    Year Ended
07/31/18
 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 75.41     $ 55.23     $ 57.03     $ 63.44     $ 59.60  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

    1.70 (b)      1.39       1.12       1.43       1.46  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(c)

    (16.38     20.00       (1.12     (6.23     3.90  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (14.68     21.39             (4.80     5.36  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions from net investment income(d)

    (2.58     (1.21     (1.80     (1.61     (1.52
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 58.15     $ 75.41     $ 55.23     $ 57.03     $ 63.44  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return(e)

         

Based on net asset value

    (19.80 )%(b)      38.84     (0.16 )%      (7.41 )%(f)      9.01
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets(g)

         

Total expenses

    0.39     0.39     0.40     0.40     0.39
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses excluding professional fees for foreign withholding tax claims

    0.39     0.39     N/A       0.40     N/A  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

    2.50 %(b)      2.03     2.01     2.47     2.28
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

         

Net assets, end of year (000)

  $ 10,966,490     $ 13,135,610     $ 8,527,860     $ 9,455,843     $ 11,178,397  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate(h)

    15     17     20     10     8
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

(b) 

Reflects the one-time, positive effect of foreign withholding tax claims, net of the associated professional fees, which resulted in the following increases for the year ended July 31, 2022:

 

• Net investment income per share by $0.03.

 

• Total return by 0.04%.

 

• Ratio of net investment income to average net assets by 0.04%.

(c) 

The amounts reported for a share outstanding may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses in securities for the fiscal period due to the timing of capital share transactions in relation to the fluctuating market values of the Fund’s underlying securities.

(d) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

(e) 

Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

(f) 

Includes payment received from an affiliate, which had no impact on the Fund’s total return.

(g) 

Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

(h) 

Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

1.

ORGANIZATION

iShares Trust (the “Trust”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and is authorized to have multiple series or portfolios.

These financial statements relate only to the following funds (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”):

 

   
iShares ETF  

Diversification  

Classification  

Currency Hedged MSCI ACWI ex U.S.

  Diversified  

Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE

  Diversified  

Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small-Cap

  Diversified  

MSCI ACWI ex U.S.

  Diversified  

MSCI EAFE

  Diversified  

MSCI EAFE Small-Cap

  Diversified  

Currently each Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing a substantial portion of its assets in an iShares fund (an “underlying fund”). The financial statements, including the accounting policies, and Schedules of Investments for the underlying funds are included in this report and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements of the Funds.

 

2.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), which may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Each Fund is considered an investment company under U.S. GAAP and follows the accounting and reporting guidance applicable to investment companies. Below is a summary of significant accounting policies:

Investment Transactions and Income Recognition: For financial reporting purposes, investment transactions are recorded on the dates the transactions are executed. Realized gains and losses on investment transactions are determined using the specific identification method. Dividend income and capital gain distributions, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date at fair value. Dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed are subsequently recorded when the Funds are informed of the ex-dividend date. Under the applicable foreign tax laws, a withholding tax at various rates may be imposed on capital gains, dividends and interest.

Foreign Currency Translation: Each Fund’s books and records are maintained in U.S. dollars. Securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars using prevailing market rates as quoted by one or more data service providers. Purchases and sales of investments are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Generally, when the U.S. dollar rises in value against a foreign currency, the investments denominated in that currency will lose value; the opposite effect occurs if the U.S. dollar falls in relative value.

Each Fund does not isolate the effect of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates from the effect of fluctuations in the market prices of investments for financial reporting purposes. Accordingly, the effects of changes in exchange rates on investments are not segregated in the Statements of Operations from the effects of changes in market prices of those investments, but are included as a component of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investments. Each Fund reports realized currency gains (losses) on foreign currency related transactions as components of net realized gain (loss) for financial reporting purposes, whereas such components are generally treated as ordinary income for U.S. federal income tax purposes. However, each of the currency hedged funds has elected to treat realized gains (losses) from certain foreign currency contracts as capital gain (loss) for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

Foreign Taxes: The Funds may be subject to foreign taxes (a portion of which may be reclaimable) on income, stock dividends, capital gains on investments, or certain foreign currency transactions. All foreign taxes are recorded in accordance with the applicable foreign tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign jurisdictions in which each Fund invests. These foreign taxes, if any, are paid by each Fund and are reflected in its Statements of Operations as follows: foreign taxes withheld at source are presented as a reduction of income, foreign taxes on securities lending income are presented as a reduction of securities lending income, foreign taxes on stock dividends are presented as “Other foreign taxes”, and foreign taxes on capital gains from sales of investments and foreign taxes on foreign currency transactions are included in their respective net realized gain (loss) categories. Foreign taxes payable or deferred as of July 31, 2022, if any, are disclosed in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

The Funds file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. The Funds may record a reclaim receivable based on collectability, which includes factors such as the jurisdiction’s applicable laws, payment history and market convention. The Statements of Operations includes tax reclaims recorded as well as professional and other fees, if any, associated with recovery of foreign withholding taxes.

Collateralization: If required by an exchange or counterparty agreement, the Funds may be required to deliver/deposit cash and/or securities to/with an exchange, or broker-dealer or custodian as collateral for certain investments.

In-kind Redemptions: For financial reporting purposes, in-kind redemptions are treated as sales of securities resulting in realized capital gains or losses to the Funds. Because such gains or losses are not taxable to the Funds and are not distributed to existing Fund shareholders, the gains or losses are reclassified from accumulated net realized gain (loss) to paid-in capital at the end of the Funds’ tax year. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or net asset value (“NAV”) per share.

Distributions: Dividends and distributions paid by each Fund are recorded on the ex-dividend dates. Distributions are determined on a tax basis and may differ from net investment income and net realized capital gains for financial reporting purposes. Dividends and distributions are paid in U.S. dollars and cannot be automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Funds. The character and timing of distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP.

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)

 

Indemnifications: In the normal course of business, each Fund enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations that provide general indemnification. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown because it involves future potential claims against the Funds, which cannot be predicted with any certainty.

 

3.

INVESTMENT VALUATION AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Investment Valuation Policies: Each Fund’s investments are valued at fair value (also referred to as “market value” within the financial statements) each day that the Fund’s listing exchange is open and, for financial reporting purposes, as of the report date. U.S. GAAP defines fair value as the price a fund would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Each Fund determines the fair values of its financial instruments using various independent dealers or pricing services under policies approved by the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board”). If a security’s market price is not readily available or does not otherwise accurately represent the fair value of the security, the security will be valued in accordance with a policy approved by the Board as reflecting fair value. The BlackRock Global Valuation Methodologies Committee (the “Global Valuation Committee”) is the committee formed by management to develop global pricing policies and procedures and to oversee the pricing function for all financial instruments.

Fair Value Inputs and Methodologies: The following methods and inputs are used to establish the fair value of each Fund’s assets and liabilities:

 

   

Equity investments traded on a recognized securities exchange are valued at that day’s official closing price, as applicable, on the exchange where the stock is primarily traded. Equity investments traded on a recognized exchange for which there were no sales on that day are valued at the last traded price.

 

   

Exchange-traded funds and closed-end funds traded on a recognized securities exchange are valued at that day’s last traded price or official closing price, as applicable, on the exchange where the fund is primarily traded. Funds traded on a recognized exchange for which there were no sales on that day may be valued at the last traded price.

 

   

Investments in open-end U.S. mutual funds (including money market funds) are valued at that day’s published NAV.

 

   

Futures contracts are valued based on that day’s last reported settlement or trade price on the exchange where the contract is traded.

 

   

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued based on that day’s prevailing forward exchange rate for the underlying currencies.

Generally, trading in foreign instruments is substantially completed each day at various times prior to the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). Each business day, the Funds use current market factors supplied by independent pricing services to value certain foreign instruments (“Systematic Fair Value Price”). The Systematic Fair Value Price is designed to value such foreign securities at fair value as of the close of trading on the NYSE, which follows the close of the local markets.

If events (e.g., market volatility, company announcement or a natural disaster) occur that are expected to materially affect the value of such investment, or in the event that application of these methods of valuation results in a price for an investment that is deemed not to be representative of the market value of such investment, or if a price is not available, the investment will be valued by the Global Valuation Committee, in accordance with a policy approved by the Board as reflecting fair value (“Fair Valued Investments”). The fair valuation approaches that may be used by the Global Valuation Committee include market approach, income approach and cost approach. Valuation techniques such as discounted cash flow, use of market comparables and matrix pricing are types of valuation approaches and are typically used in determining fair value. When determining the price for Fair Valued Investments, the Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate, seeks to determine the price that each Fund might reasonably expect to receive or pay from the current sale or purchase of that asset or liability in an arm’s-length transaction. Fair value determinations shall be based upon all available factors that the Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate, deems relevant and consistent with the principles of fair value measurement. The pricing of all Fair Valued Investments is subsequently reported to the Board or a committee thereof on a quarterly basis.

Fair value pricing could result in a difference between the prices used to calculate a fund’s NAV and the prices used by the fund’s underlying index, which in turn could result in a difference between the fund’s performance and the performance of the fund’s underlying index.

Fair Value Hierarchy: Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. These inputs to valuation techniques are categorized into a fair value hierarchy consisting of three broad levels for financial reporting purposes as follows:

 

   

Level 1 – Unadjusted price quotations in active markets/exchanges for identical assets or liabilities that each Fund has the ability to access;

 

   

Level 2 – Other observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market-corroborated inputs); and

 

   

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available, (including the Global Valuation Committee’s assumptions used in determining the fair value of financial instruments).

The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the fair value hierarchy classification is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Investments classified within Level 3 have significant unobservable inputs used by the Global Valuation Committee in determining the price for Fair Valued Investments. Level 3 investments include equity or debt issued by privately held companies or funds that may not have a secondary market and/or may have a limited number of investors. The categorization of a value determined for financial instruments is based on the pricing transparency of the financial instruments and is not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities.

 

 

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4.

SECURITIES AND OTHER INVESTMENTS

Warrants: Warrants entitle a fund to purchase a specified number of shares of common stock and are non-income producing. The purchase price and number of shares are subject to adjustment under certain conditions until the expiration date of the warrants, if any. If the price of the underlying stock does not rise above the strike price before the warrant expires, the warrant generally expires without any value and a fund will lose any amount it paid for the warrant. Thus, investments in warrants may involve more risk than investments in common stock. Warrants may trade in the same markets as their underlying stock; however, the price of the warrant does not necessarily move with the price of the underlying stock.

Securities Lending: Each Fund may lend its securities to approved borrowers, such as brokers, dealers and other financial institutions. The borrower pledges and maintains with the Fund collateral consisting of cash, an irrevocable letter of credit issued by an approved bank, or securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government. The initial collateral received by each Fund is required to have a value of at least 102% of the current market value of the loaned securities for securities traded on U.S. exchanges and a value of at least 105% for all other securities. The collateral is maintained thereafter at a value equal to at least 100% of the current value of the securities on loan. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of each business day of the Fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Fund or excess collateral is returned by the Fund, on the next business day. During the term of the loan, each Fund is entitled to all distributions made on or in respect of the loaned securities but does not receive interest income on securities received as collateral. Loans of securities are terminable at any time and the borrower, after notice, is required to return borrowed securities within the standard time period for settlement of securities transactions.

As of period end, any securities on loan were collateralized by cash and/or U.S. Government obligations. Cash collateral invested in money market funds managed by BlackRock Fund Advisors (“BFA”), the Funds’ investment adviser, or its affiliates is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments. Any non-cash collateral received cannot be sold, re-invested or pledged by the Fund, except in the event of borrower default. The securities on loan, if any, are also disclosed in each Fund’s Schedule of Investments. The market value of any securities on loan and the value of any related cash collateral are disclosed in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Securities lending transactions are entered into by the Funds under Master Securities Lending Agreements (each, an “MSLA”) which provide the right, in the event of default (including bankruptcy or insolvency) for the non-defaulting party to liquidate the collateral and calculate a net exposure to the defaulting party or request additional collateral. In the event that a borrower defaults, the Funds, as lender, would offset the market value of the collateral received against the market value of the securities loaned. When the value of the collateral is greater than that of the market value of the securities loaned, the lender is left with a net amount payable to the defaulting party. However, bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against such a right of offset in the event of an MSLA counterparty’s bankruptcy or insolvency. Under the MSLA, absent an event of default, the borrower can resell or re-pledge the loaned securities, and the Funds can reinvest cash collateral received in connection with loaned securities. Upon an event of default, the parties’ obligations to return the securities or collateral to the other party are extinguished, and the parties can resell or re-pledge the loaned securities or the collateral received in connection with the loaned securities in order to satisfy the defaulting party’s net payment obligation for all transactions under the MSLA. The defaulting party remains liable for any deficiency.

As of period end, the following table is a summary of the securities on loan by counterparty which are subject to offset under an MSLA:

 

 

 

iShares ETF and Counterparty

   

Securities Loaned

at Value

 

 

      

Cash Collateral

Received

 

(a) 

   

Non-Cash Collateral

Received, at Fair Value

 

(a) 

    Net Amount  

 

 

MSCI ACWI ex U.S.

          

Barclays Bank PLC

  $ 3,854        $ (3,854   $     $  

Barclays Capital, Inc.

    96,596          (96,596            

BNP Paribas SA

    6,281,293          (6,281,293            

BofA Securities, Inc.

    2,590,858          (2,590,858            

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.

    2,593,163          (2,593,163            

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC

    8,588,794          (8,588,794            

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC

    2,457,876          (2,457,876            

Macquarie Bank Ltd.

    410,920          (410,920            

Morgan Stanley

    10,009,211          (10,009,211            

Nomura Securities International, Inc.

    416,905          (416,905            

Scotia Capital (USA), Inc.

    228,960          (228,960            

State Street Bank & Trust Co.

    235,984          (235,984            

UBS AG

    252,610          (252,610            

Wells Fargo Bank N.A.

    995,352          (995,352            
 

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 35,162,376               $ (35,162,376   $     $  
 

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

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iShares ETF and Counterparty

   

Securities Loaned

at Value

 

 

      

Cash Collateral

Received

 

(a) 

   

Non-Cash Collateral

Received, at Fair Value

 

(a) 

    Net Amount  

 

 

MSCI EAFE

          

Barclays Capital, Inc.

  $ 135,409        $ (135,409   $     $  

BNP Paribas SA

    691,841          (691,841            

BofA Securities, Inc.

    9,322,915          (9,322,915            

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.

    96,083,197          (96,083,197            

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC

    5,281,878          (5,094,317           187,561 (b) 

HSBC Bank PLC

    12,345          (12,345            

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC

    8,195,000          (8,195,000            

Macquarie Bank Ltd.

    57,195          (57,195            

Morgan Stanley

    56,185,663          (56,051,002           134,661 (b) 

Scotia Capital (USA), Inc.

    21,574          (21,574            

State Street Bank & Trust Co.

    153,872          (149,270           4,602 (b) 

UBS AG

    1,340,339          (1,334,560           5,779 (b) 

Wells Fargo Bank N.A.

    169,169          (168,504           665 (b) 
 

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 177,650,397        $ (177,317,129   $     $ 333,268  
 

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

MSCI EAFE Small-Cap

          

Barclays Bank PLC

  $ 347,850        $ (347,850   $     $  

Barclays Capital, Inc.

    21,093,264          (21,093,264            

BMO Capital Markets Corp.

    4,627,850          (122,247           4,505,603 (b) 

BNP Paribas SA

    20,064,261                 (20,064,261            

BofA Securities, Inc.

    51,006,539          (51,006,539            

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.

    67,440,498          (67,440,498            

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC

    3,648,232          (3,648,232            

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.

    1,906          (1,906            

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC

    80,189,139          (80,189,139            

HSBC Bank PLC

    5,327,086          (5,327,086            

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC

    44,356,591          (44,356,591            

Jefferies LLC

    3,671,838          (3,513,915           157,923 (b) 

Macquarie Bank Ltd.

    3,589,387          (3,589,387            

Morgan Stanley

    114,217,633          (114,217,633            

Nomura Securities International, Inc.

    6,059,895          (6,059,895            

Scotia Capital (USA), Inc.

    326,313          (326,313            

SG Americas Securities LLC

    1,839,749          (1,839,749            

State Street Bank & Trust Co.

    2,773,491          (2,773,491            

UBS AG

    13,115,937          (13,115,937            

UBS Securities LLC

    10,661          (10,661            

Wells Fargo Securities LLC

    782,775          (692,089           90,686 (b) 
 

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 444,490,895        $ (439,736,683   $     $ 4,754,212  
 

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Collateral received in excess of the market value of securities on loan is not presented in this table. The total cash collateral received by each Fund is disclosed in the Fund’s statement of assets and liabilities.

 
  (b) 

The market value of the loaned securities is determined as of July 31, 2022. Additional collateral is delivered to the Fund on the next business day in accordance with the MSLA. The net amount would be subject to the borrower default indemnity in the event of default by a counterparty.

 

The risks of securities lending include the risk that the borrower may not provide additional collateral when required or may not return the securities when due. To mitigate these risks, each Fund benefits from a borrower default indemnity provided by BlackRock, Inc. (“BlackRock”). BlackRock’s indemnity allows for full replacement of the securities loaned to the extent the collateral received does not cover the value of the securities loaned in the event of borrower default. Each Fund could incur a loss if the value of an investment purchased with cash collateral falls below the market value of the loaned securities or if the value of an investment purchased with cash collateral falls below the value of the original cash collateral received. Such losses are borne entirely by each Fund.

 

5.

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Futures Contracts: Futures contracts are purchased or sold to gain exposure to, or manage exposure to, changes in interest rates (interest rate risk) and changes in the value of equity securities (equity risk) or foreign currencies (foreign currency exchange rate risk).

Futures contracts are exchange-traded agreements between the Funds and a counterparty to buy or sell a specific quantity of an underlying instrument at a specified price and on a specified date. Depending on the terms of a contract, it is settled either through physical delivery of the underlying instrument on the settlement date or by payment of a cash amount on the settlement date. Upon entering into a futures contract, the Funds are required to deposit initial margin with the broker in the form of cash or securities in an amount that varies depending on a contract’s size and risk profile. The initial margin deposit must then be maintained at an established level over the life of the contract. Amounts pledged, which are considered restricted, are included in cash pledged for futures contracts in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Securities deposited as initial margin are designated in the Schedule of Investments and cash deposited, if any, are shown as cash pledged for futures contracts in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Pursuant to the contract, the Funds agree to receive from or pay to the broker an amount of cash equal to the daily fluctuation in market

 

 

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value of the contract (“variation margin”). Variation margin is recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and, if any, shown as variation margin receivable (or payable) on futures contracts in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. When the contract is closed, a realized gain or loss is recorded in the Statements of Operations equal to the difference between the notional amount of the contract at the time it was opened and the notional amount at the time it was closed. The use of futures contracts involves the risk of an imperfect correlation in the movements in the price of futures contracts and interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates or underlying assets.

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts: Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are entered into to gain or reduce exposure to foreign currencies (foreign currency exchange rate risk).

A forward foreign currency exchange contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell a currency at a set exchange rate on a specified date. These contracts help to manage the overall exposure to the currencies in which some of the investments held by the Funds are denominated and in some cases, may be used to obtain exposure to a particular market.The contracts are traded over-the-counter (“OTC”) and not on an organized exchange.

The contract is marked-to-market daily and the change in market value is recorded as unrealized appreciation or depreciation in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. When the contract is closed, a realized gain or loss is recorded in the Statements of Operations equal to the difference between the value at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. Non-deliverable forward foreign currency exchange contracts are settled with the counterparty in cash without the delivery of foreign currency. The use of forward foreign currency exchange contracts involves the risk that the value of a contract changes unfavorably due to movements in the value of the referenced foreign currencies, and such value may exceed the amount(s) reflected in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Cash amounts pledged for forward foreign currency exchange contracts are considered restricted and are included in cash pledged as collateral for OTC derivatives in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. A Fund’s risk of loss from counterparty credit risk on OTC derivatives is generally limited to the aggregate unrealized gain netted against any collateral held by the Fund.

Master Netting Arrangements: In order to define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help mitigate its counterparty risk, a Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) or similar agreement with its derivative contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is a bilateral agreement between a Fund and a counterparty that governs certain OTC derivatives and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, a Fund may, under certain circumstances, offset with the counterparty certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. The provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in the event of default including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty. However, bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against the right of offset in bankruptcy, insolvency, or other events.

For derivatives traded under an ISDA Master Agreement, the collateral requirements are typically calculated by netting the mark-to-market amount for each transaction under such agreement, and comparing that amount to the value of any collateral currently pledged by a Fund and the counterparty.

Cash collateral that has been pledged to cover obligations of the Funds and cash collateral received from the counterparty, if any, is reported separately in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as cash pledged as collateral and cash received as collateral, respectively. Non-cash collateral pledged by the Funds, if any, is noted in the Schedules of Investments. Generally, the amount of collateral due from or to a counterparty is subject to a certain minimum transfer amount threshold before a transfer is required, which is determined at the close of business of the Funds. Any additional required collateral is delivered to/pledged by the Funds on the next business day. Typically, the counterparty is not permitted to sell, re-pledge or use cash and non-cash collateral it receives. A Fund generally agrees not to use non-cash collateral that it receives but may, absent default or certain other circumstances defined in the underlying ISDA Master Agreement, be permitted to use cash collateral received. In such cases, interest may be paid pursuant to the collateral arrangement with the counterparty. To the extent amounts due to the Funds from the counterparty are not fully collateralized, each Fund bears the risk of loss from counterparty non-performance. Likewise, to the extent the Funds have delivered collateral to a counterparty and stand ready to perform under the terms of their agreement with such counterparty, each Fund bears the risk of loss from a counterparty in the amount of the value of the collateral in the event the counterparty fails to return such collateral. Based on the terms of agreements, collateral may not be required for all derivative contracts.

For financial reporting purposes, each Fund does not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to netting arrangements, if any, in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

6.

INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Investment Advisory Fees: Pursuant to an Investment Advisory Agreement with the Trust, BFA manages the investment of each Fund’s assets. BFA is a California corporation indirectly owned by BlackRock. Under the Investment Advisory Agreement, BFA is responsible for substantially all expenses of the Funds, except (i) interest and taxes; (ii) brokerage commissions and other expenses connected with the execution of portfolio transactions; (iii) distribution fees; (iv) the advisory fee payable to BFA; and (v) litigation expenses and any extraordinary expenses (in each case as determined by a majority of the independent trustees).

For its investment advisory services to each of the following Funds, BFA is entitled to an annual investment advisory fee, accrued daily and paid monthly by the Funds, based on the average daily net assets of each Fund as follows:

 

   
iShares ETF   Investment Advisory Fees  

Currency Hedged MSCI ACWI ex U.S.

    0.38

Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE

    0.38  

Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small-Cap

    0.43  

 

 

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For its investment advisory services to each of the iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. and iShares MSCI EAFE ETFs, BFA is entitled to an annual investment advisory fee, accrued daily and paid monthly by the Funds, based on each Fund’s allocable portion of the aggregate of the average daily net assets of the Fund and certain other iShares funds, as follows:

 

   
Aggregate Average Daily Net Assets   Investment Advisory Fees  

First $30 billion

    0.350

Over $30 billion, up to and including $60 billion

    0.320  

Over $60 billion, up to and including $90 billion

    0.280  

Over $90 billion, up to and including $120 billion

    0.252  

Over $120 billion, up to and including $150 billion

    0.227  

Over $150 billion

    0.204  

For its investment advisory services to the iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF, BFA is entitled to an annual investment advisory fee, accrued daily and paid monthly by the Fund, based on the Fund’s allocable portion of the aggregate of the average daily net assets of the Fund and certain other iShares funds, as follows:

 

   
Aggregate Average Daily Net Assets   Investment Advisory Fees  

First $12 billion

    0.4000

Over $12 billion, up to and including $18 billion

    0.3800  

Over $18 billion, up to and including $24 billion

    0.3610  

Over $24 billion, up to and including $30 billion

    0.3430  

Over $30 billion

    0.3259  

Expense Waivers: A fund may incur its pro rata share of fees and expenses attributable to its investments in other investment companies (“acquired fund fees and expenses”). The total of the investment advisory fee and acquired fund fees and expenses, if any, is a fund’s total annual operating expenses. Total expenses as shown in the Statements of Operations does not include acquired fund fees and expenses.

For the iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF, BFA has contractually agreed to waive a portion of its investment advisory fee for the Fund through November 30, 2025 so that the Fund’s total annual operating expenses after fee waiver is equal to the acquired fund fees and expenses attributable to the Fund’s investments in the iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (“EFA”), after taking into account any fee waivers by EFA, plus 0.03%.

For the iShares Currency Hedged MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF, BFA has contractually agreed to waive a portion of its investment advisory fee for the Fund through November 30, 2025 so that the Fund’s total annual operating expenses after fee waiver is equal to the acquired fund fees and expenses attributable to the Fund’s investments in the iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF (“ACWX”), after taking into account any fee waivers by ACWX, plus 0.03%.

For the iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF, BFA has contractually agreed to waive a portion of its investment advisory fee for the Fund through November 30, 2025 so that the Fund’s total annual operating expenses after fee waiver is equal to the acquired fund fees and expenses attributable to the Fund’s investments in the iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF (“SCZ”), taking into account any fee waivers by SCZ, plus 0.03%.

For ACWX, BFA has contractually agreed to waive a portion of its investment advisory fees for the Fund through November 30, 2026 in an amount equal to the acquired fund fees and expenses, if any, attributable to the Fund’s investments in other iShares funds.

These amounts are included in investment advisory fees waived in the Statements of Operations. For the year ended July 31, 2022, the amounts waived in investment advisory fees pursuant to this arrangement were as follows:

 

   
iShares ETF   Amounts waived   

Currency Hedged MSCI ACWI ex U.S.

  $ 437,860   

Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE

        11,548,989   

Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small-Cap

    431,850   

Distributor: BlackRock Investments, LLC, an affiliate of BFA, is the distributor for each Fund. Pursuant to the distribution agreement, BFA is responsible for any fees or expenses for distribution services provided to the Funds.

Securities Lending: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) has issued an exemptive order which permits BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A. (“BTC”), an affiliate of BFA, to serve as securities lending agent for the Funds, subject to applicable conditions. As securities lending agent, BTC bears all operational costs directly related to securities lending, including any custodial costs. Each Fund is responsible for fees in connection with the investment of cash collateral received for securities on loan (the “collateral investment fees”). The cash collateral is invested in a money market fund, BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional or BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, managed by BFA, or its affiliates. However, BTC has agreed to reduce the amount of securities lending income it receives in order to effectively limit the collateral investment fees each Fund bears to an annual rate of 0.04%. The SL Agency Shares of such money market fund will not be subject to a sales load, distribution fee or service fee. The money market fund in which the cash collateral has been invested may, under certain circumstances, impose a liquidity fee of up to 2% of the value redeemed or temporarily restrict redemptions for up to 10 business days during a 90 day period, in the event that the money market fund’s weekly liquid assets fall below certain thresholds.

Securities lending income is equal to the total of income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral, net of fees and other payments to and from borrowers of securities, and less the collateral investment fees. Each Fund retains a portion of securities lending income and remits the remaining portion to BTC as compensation for its services as securities lending agent.

Pursuant to the current securities lending agreement, each Fund retains 82% of securities lending income (which excludes collateral investment fees) and the amount retained can never be less than 70% of the total of securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees.

 

 

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In addition, commencing the business day following the date that the aggregate securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees generated across all 1940 Act iShares exchange-traded funds (the “iShares ETF Complex”) in that calendar year exceeds a specified threshold, each Fund, pursuant to the securities lending agreement, will retain for the remainder of that calendar year 85% of securities lending income (which excludes collateral investment fees), and the amount retained can never be less than 70% of the total of securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees.

The share of securities lending income earned by each Fund is shown as securities lending income – affiliated – net in its Statements of Operations. For the year ended July 31, 2022, the Funds paid BTC the following amounts for securities lending agent services:

 

   
iShares ETF  

Fees Paid  

to BTC  

 

MSCI ACWI ex U.S.

  $ 95,354    

MSCI EAFE

    572,825    

MSCI EAFE Small-Cap

     3,686,387    

Officers and Trustees: Certain officers and/or trustees of the Trust are officers and/or trustees of BlackRock or its affiliates.

Other Transactions: Cross trading is the buying or selling of portfolio securities between funds to which BFA (or an affiliate) serves as investment adviser. At its regularly scheduled quarterly meetings, the Board reviews such transactions as of the most recent calendar quarter for compliance with the requirements and restrictions set forth by Rule 17a-7.

For the year ended July 31, 2022, transactions executed by the Funds pursuant to Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act were as follows:

 

           
iShares ETF   Purchases             Sales            

Net Realized  

Gain (Loss)  

MSCI ACWI ex U.S.

  $ 23,093,403        $ 25,079,987        $ (17,491,180 )  

MSCI EAFE

     312,034,125           330,054,787          (199,035,160 )  

MSCI EAFE Small-Cap

    678,664,807                815,590,005                325,024,434    

Each Fund may invest its positive cash balances in certain money market funds managed by BFA or an affiliate. The income earned on these temporary cash investments is shown as dividends – affiliated in the Statements of Operations.

A fund, in order to improve its portfolio liquidity and its ability to track its underlying index, may invest in shares of other iShares funds that invest in securities in the fund’s underlying index.

 

7.

PURCHASES AND SALES

For the year ended July 31, 2022, purchases and sales of investments, excluding short-term investments and in-kind transactions, were as follows:

 

     
iShares ETF   Purchases     Sales   

Currency Hedged MSCI ACWI ex U.S.

  $ 19,780,494     $ 6,551,050  

Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE

    712,749,358       234,145,056  

Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small-Cap

    22,705,126       7,059,766  

MSCI ACWI ex U.S.

    572,672,586       331,297,560  

MSCI EAFE

     3,050,056,449        2,862,550,833  

MSCI EAFE Small-Cap

    2,335,318,897       1,971,267,775    

For the year ended July 31, 2022, in-kind transactions were as follows:

 

     
iShares ETF   In-kind
Purchases
   

In-kind   

Sales   

Currency Hedged MSCI ACWI ex U.S.

  $ 30,402,139     $ 18,717,710  

Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE

     1,514,179,459       540,455,671  

Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small-Cap

    26,811,043       4,805,432  

MSCI ACWI ex U.S.

    799,597,678       368,796,759  

MSCI EAFE

    44,898,024       348,630,106  

MSCI EAFE Small-Cap

    2,305,732,474        1,405,812,525    

 

8.

INCOME TAX INFORMATION

Each Fund is treated as an entity separate from the Trust’s other funds for federal income tax purposes. It is each Fund’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income to its shareholders. Therefore, no U.S. federal income tax provision is required.

Management has analyzed tax laws and regulations and their application to the Funds as of July 31, 2022, inclusive of the open tax return years, and does not believe that there are any uncertain tax positions that require recognition of a tax liability in the Funds’ financial statements.

 

 

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U.S. GAAP requires that certain components of net assets be adjusted to reflect permanent differences between financial and tax reporting. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or NAV per share. As of July 31, 2022, permanent differences attributable to distributions paid in excess of taxable income, undistributed capital gains, certain deemed distributions, and realized gains (losses) from in-kind redemptions were reclassified to the following accounts:

 

     
iShares ETF     Paid-in Capital       

Accumulated

Earnings (Loss)

 

 

Currency Hedged MSCI ACWI ex U.S.

  $ 2,242,223      $ (2,242,223

Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE

    55,251,736        (55,251,736

Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small-Cap

    1,008,502        (1,008,502

MSCI ACWI ex U.S.

    107,459,842        (107,459,842

MSCI EAFE

    68,159,145        (68,159,145

MSCI EAFE Small-Cap

    219,851,532        (219,851,532

The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:

 

       
iShares ETF  

Year Ended

07/31/22

           

Year Ended

07/31/21

 

Currency Hedged MSCI ACWI ex U.S.

      

Ordinary income

  $ 4,165,494        $ 2,023,586  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE

      

Ordinary income

  $ 141,979,136        $ 59,947,087  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small-Cap

      

Ordinary income

  $ 4,228,131        $ 1,269,822  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

MSCI ACWI ex U.S.

      

Ordinary income

  $ 146,381,679        $ 80,474,155  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

MSCI EAFE

      

Ordinary income

  $ 2,172,623,282        $ 1,290,595,029  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

MSCI EAFE Small-Cap

      

Ordinary income

  $ 511,706,356        $ 215,301,526  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

As of July 31, 2022, the tax components of accumulated net earnings (losses) were as follows:

 

                 

  

 

iShares ETF

   

Undistributed

Ordinary Income

 

 

   

  

 

 

   

Undistributed

Long-Term Capital Gains

 

 

   

  

 

 

   

Non-expiring

Capital Loss

Carryforwards

 

 

(a) 

   

Net Unrealized

Gains (Losses)

 

(b) 

   

Qualified

Late-Year Losses

 

(c) 

    Total             
 

Currency Hedged MSCI ACWI ex U.S.

  $ 4,364,617       $ 5,942,388       $     $ (10,701,690   $     $ (394,685  
 

Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE

    141,958,527         216,755,699               (243,299,256           115,414,970    
 

Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small-Cap

    5,646,005         7,955,572               (13,838,028           (236,451  
 

MSCI ACWI ex U.S.

                    (484,653,672     (219,668,450     (1,391,275     (705,713,397  
 

MSCI EAFE

                    (7,357,340,852     150,884,859       (169,902,030     (7,376,358,023  
 

MSCI EAFE Small-Cap

                                (369,112,567     (1,647,984,932     (91,250,648     (2,108,348,147  

 

  (a) 

Amounts available to offset future realized capital gains.

 
  (b) 

The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized gains (losses) was attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales, the realization for tax purposes of unrealized gains(losses) on certain foreign currency contracts and futures contracts, the timing and recognition of partnership income, the characterization of corporate actions and the realization for tax purposes of unrealized gains on investments in passive foreign investment companies.

 
  (c)

The Funds have elected to defer certain qualified late-year losses and recognize such losses in the next taxable year.

 

For the year ended July 31, 2022, the Funds listed below utilized the following amounts of their respective capital loss carryforwards:

 

   
iShares ETF   Utilized    

Currency Hedged MSCI ACWI ex U.S.

  $ 2,730,331    

Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE

     87,806,992    

Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small-Cap

    1,576,716    

MSCI EAFE Small-Cap

    13,144,452    

A fund may own shares in certain foreign investment entities, referred to, under U.S. tax law, as “passive foreign investment companies.” Such fund may elect to mark-to-market annually the shares of each passive foreign investment company and would be required to distribute to shareholders any such marked-to-market gains.

 

 

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As of July 31, 2022, gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on cost of investments (including short positions and derivatives, if any) for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

         
iShares ETF   Tax Cost     

Gross Unrealized

Appreciation

    

Gross Unrealized

Depreciation

   

Net Unrealized    

Appreciation    

(Depreciation)    

Currency Hedged MSCI ACWI ex U.S.

  $ 131,433,269      $ 1,038,469      $ (11,759,565   $ (10,721,096

Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE

    3,915,424,532        39,443,437        (282,959,966     (243,516,529

Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small-Cap

    121,808,358        873,376        (14,712,000     (13,838,624

MSCI ACWI ex U.S.

    4,364,234,140        496,080,693        (713,086,529     (217,005,836

MSCI EAFE

    47,519,192,813        10,813,558,953        (10,655,130,034     158,428,919  

MSCI EAFE Small-Cap

    13,033,070,034        852,490,396        (2,499,861,463     (1,647,371,067 )  

 

9.

LINE OF CREDIT

The iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF, along with certain other iShares funds (“Participating Funds”), is a party to a $300 million credit agreement (“Credit Agreement”) with State Street Bank and Trust Company, which expires on October 15, 2021. The line of credit may be used for temporary or emergency purposes, including redemptions, settlement of trades and rebalancing of portfolio holdings in certain target markets. The Credit Agreement sets specific sub limits on aggregate borrowings based on two tiers of Participating Funds: $300 million with respect to the funds within Tier 1, including the Fund, and $200 million with respect to Tier 2. The Funds may borrow up to the aggregate commitment amount subject to asset coverage and other limitations as specified in the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement has the following terms: a commitment fee of 0.20% per annum on the unused portion of the credit agreement and interest at a rate equal to the higher of (a) the one-month LIBOR rate (not less than zero) plus 1.00% per annum or (b) the U.S. Federal Funds rate (not less than zero) plus 1.00% per annum on amounts borrowed. The commitment fee is generally allocated to each Participating Fund based on the lesser of a Participating Fund’s relative exposure to certain target markets or a Participating Fund’s maximum borrowing amount as set forth by the terms of the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement was terminated on August 12, 2021.

Effective August 13, 2021, the iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF and iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF, along with certain other iShares funds (“Participating Funds”), are parties to a $800 million credit agreement (“Syndicated Credit Agreement”) with a group of lenders, which expires on August 12, 2022. The line of credit may be used for temporary or emergency purposes, including redemptions, settlement of trades and rebalancing of portfolio holdings in certain target markets. The Funds may borrow up to the aggregate commitment amount subject to asset coverage and other limitations as specified in the Syndicated Credit Agreement. The Syndicated Credit Agreement has the following terms: a commitment fee of 0.15% per annum on the unused portion of the credit agreement and interest at a rate equal to the higher of (a) the one-month LIBOR rate (not less than zero) plus 1.00% per annum or (b) the U.S. Federal Funds rate (not less than zero) plus 1.00% per annum on amounts borrowed. The commitment fee is generally allocated to each Participating Fund based on the lesser of a Participating Fund’s relative exposure to certain target markets or a Participating Fund’s maximum borrowing amount as set forth by the terms of the Syndicated Credit Agreement.

For the year ended July 31, 2022, the maximum amount borrowed, the average daily borrowing and the weighted average interest rate, if any, under the Credit Agreement and Syndicated Credit Agreement were as follows:

 

           
iShares ETF  

Maximum

Amount

Borrowed

   

    

    

Average

Borrowing

            

Weighted

Average

Interest Rates

 

Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE

  $  45,390,000        $  248,712           1.85

MSCI ACWI ex U.S.

    347,000                5,704                 1.10  

 

10.

PRINCIPAL RISKS

In the normal course of business, each Fund invests in securities or other instruments and may enter into certain transactions, and such activities subject the Fund to various risks, including, among others, fluctuations in the market (market risk) or failure of an issuer to meet all of its obligations. The value of securities or other instruments may also be affected by various factors, including, without limitation: (i) the general economy; (ii) the overall market as well as local, regional or global political and/or social instability; (iii) regulation, taxation or international tax treaties between various countries; or (iv) currency, interest rate or price fluctuations. Local, regional or global events such as war, acts of terrorism, the spread of infectious illness or other public health issues, recessions, or other events could have a significant impact on the Funds and their investments. Each Fund’s prospectus provides details of the risks to which the Fund is subject.

BFA uses a “passive” or index approach to try to achieve each Fund’s investment objective following the securities included in its underlying index during upturns as well as downturns. BFA does not take steps to reduce market exposure or to lessen the effects of a declining market. Divergence from the underlying index and the composition of the portfolio is monitored by BFA.

The Funds may be exposed to additional risks when reinvesting cash collateral in money market funds that do not seek to maintain a stable NAV per share of $1.00, which may be subject to redemption gates or liquidity fees under certain circumstances.

Market Risk: An outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus has developed into a global pandemic and has resulted in closing borders, quarantines, disruptions to supply chains and customer activity, as well as general concern and uncertainty. The impact of this pandemic, and other global health crises that may arise in the future, could affect the economies of many nations, individual companies and the market in general in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen at the present time. This pandemic may result in substantial market volatility and may adversely impact the prices and liquidity of a fund’s investments. Although vaccines have been developed and approved for use by various governments, the duration of this pandemic and its effects cannot be determined with certainty.

Valuation Risk: The market values of equities, such as common stocks and preferred securities or equity related investments, such as futures and options, may decline due to general market conditions which are not specifically related to a particular company. They may also decline due to factors which affect a particular industry or industries. A fund may invest in illiquid investments. An illiquid investment is any investment that a fund reasonably expects cannot be sold or disposed of in current market

 

 

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conditions in seven calendar days or less without the sale or disposition significantly changing the market value of the investment. A fund may experience difficulty in selling illiquid investments in a timely manner at the price that it believes the investments are worth. Prices may fluctuate widely over short or extended periods in response to company, market or economic news. Markets also tend to move in cycles, with periods of rising and falling prices. This volatility may cause a fund’s NAV to experience significant increases or decreases over short periods of time. If there is a general decline in the securities and other markets, the NAV of a fund may lose value, regardless of the individual results of the securities and other instruments in which a fund invests.

The price each Fund could receive upon the sale of any particular portfolio investment may differ from each Fund’s valuation of the investment, particularly for securities that trade in thin or volatile markets or that are valued using a fair valuation technique or a price provided by an independent pricing service. Changes to significant unobservable inputs and assumptions (i.e., publicly traded company multiples, growth rate, time to exit) due to the lack of observable inputs.

Counterparty Credit Risk: The Funds may be exposed to counterparty credit risk, or the risk that an entity may fail to or be unable to perform on its commitments related to unsettled or open transactions, including making timely interest and/or principal payments or otherwise honoring its obligations. The Funds manage counterparty credit risk by entering into transactions only with counterparties that the Manager believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. Financial assets, which potentially expose the Funds to market, issuer and counterparty credit risks, consist principally of financial instruments and receivables due from counterparties. The extent of the Funds’ exposure to market, issuer and counterparty credit risks with respect to these financial assets is approximately their value recorded in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, less any collateral held by the Funds.

A derivative contract may suffer a mark-to-market loss if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the market rates or values of the underlying instrument. Losses can also occur if the counterparty does not perform under the contract.

With exchange-traded futures, there is less counterparty credit risk to the Funds since the exchange or clearinghouse, as counterparty to such instruments, guarantees against a possible default. The clearinghouse stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract; therefore, credit risk is limited to failure of the clearinghouse. While offset rights may exist under applicable law, a Fund does not have a contractual right of offset against a clearing broker or clearinghouse in the event of a default (including the bankruptcy or insolvency). Additionally, credit risk exists in exchange-traded futures with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a clearing broker’s customer accounts. While clearing brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a clearing broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the clearing broker for all its clients, typically the shortfall would be allocated on a pro rata basis across all the clearing broker’s customers, potentially resulting in losses to the Funds.

Concentration Risk: A diversified portfolio, where this is appropriate and consistent with a fund’s objectives, minimizes the risk that a price change of a particular investment will have a material impact on the NAV of a fund. The investment concentrations within each Fund’s portfolio are disclosed in its Schedule of Investments.

Certain Funds invest a significant portion of their assets in issuers located in a single country or a limited number of countries. When a fund concentrates its investments in this manner, it assumes the risk that economic, regulatory, political and social conditions in that country or those countries may have a significant impact on the fund and could affect the income from, or the value or liquidity of, the Fund’s portfolio. Unanticipated or sudden political or social developments may cause uncertainty in the markets and as a result adversely affect the Fund’s investments. Foreign issuers may not be subject to the same uniform accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards and practices as used in the United States. Foreign securities markets may also be more volatile and less liquid than U.S. securities and may be less subject to governmental supervision not typically associated with investing in U.S. securities. Investment percentages in specific countries are presented in the Schedule of Investments.

Certain Funds invest a significant portion of their assets in securities of issuers located in Europe or with significant exposure to European issuers or countries. The European financial markets have recently experienced volatility and adverse trends due to concerns about economic downturns in, or rising government debt levels of, several European countries as well as acts of war in the region. These events may spread to other countries in Europe and may affect the value and liquidity of certain of the Funds’ investments.

Responses to the financial problems by European governments, central banks and others, including austerity measures and reforms, may not work, may result in social unrest and may limit future growth and economic recovery or have other unintended consequences. Further defaults or restructurings by governments and others of their debt could have additional adverse effects on economies, financial markets and asset valuations around the world. The United Kingdom has withdrawn from the European Union, and one or more other countries may withdraw from the European Union and/or abandon the Euro, the common currency of the European Union. The impact of these actions, especially if they occur in a disorderly fashion, is not clear but could be significant and far reaching. In addition, Russia launched a large-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022. The extent and duration of the military action, resulting sanctions and resulting future market disruptions in the region are impossible to predict, but could be significant and have a severe adverse effect on the region, including significant negative impacts on the economy and the markets for certain securities and commodities, such as oil and natural gas, as well as other sectors.

Certain Funds invest a significant portion of their assets in securities of issuers located in Asia or with significant exposure to Asian issuers or countries. The Asian financial markets have recently experienced volatility and adverse trends due to concerns in several Asian countries regarding monetary policy, government intervention in the markets, rising government debt levels or economic downturns. These events may spread to other countries in Asia and may affect the value and liquidity of certain of the Funds’ investments.

Significant Shareholder Redemption Risk: Certain shareholders may own or manage a substantial amount of fund shares and/or hold their fund investments for a limited period of time. Large redemptions of fund shares by these shareholders may force a fund to sell portfolio securities, which may negatively impact the fund’s NAV, increase the fund’s brokerage costs, and/or accelerate the realization of taxable income/gains and cause the fund to make additional taxable distributions to shareholders.

LIBOR Transition Risk: The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority announced a phase out of the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). Although many LIBOR rates ceased to be published or no longer are representative of the underlying market they seek to measure after December 31, 2021, a selection of widely used USD LIBOR rates will continue to be published through June 2023 in order to assist with the transition. The Funds may be exposed to financial instruments tied to LIBOR to determine payment obligations, financing terms, hedging strategies or investment value. The transition process away from LIBOR might lead to increased volatility and illiquidity in markets for, and reduce the effectiveness of new hedges placed against instruments whose terms currently include LIBOR. The ultimate effect of the LIBOR transition process on the Funds is uncertain.

 

 

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11.

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

Capital shares are issued and redeemed by each Fund only in aggregations of a specified number of shares or multiples thereof (“Creation Units”) at NAV. Except when aggregated in Creation Units, shares of each Fund are not redeemable.

Transactions in capital shares were as follows:

 

 

 
   

Year Ended

07/31/22

 

 

     

Year Ended

07/31/21

 

 

iShares ETF

    Shares         Amount         Shares               Amount  

 

 

Currency Hedged MSCI ACWI ex U.S.

                   

Shares sold

    960,000       $ 30,429,750               1,100,000       $ 33,347,320  

Shares redeemed

    (630,000       (18,911,246       (100,000       (2,631,294
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    330,000       $ 11,518,504         1,000,000       $ 30,716,026  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE

             

Shares sold

    45,450,000       $ 1,527,051,805         14,950,000       $ 474,171,183  

Shares redeemed

    (16,450,000       (546,674,223       (16,750,000       (494,153,706
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    29,000,000       $ 980,377,582         (1,800,000     $ (19,982,523
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small-Cap

             

Shares sold

    750,000       $ 26,965,344         1,030,000       $ 34,871,646  

Shares redeemed

    (140,000       (4,836,336                
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    610,000       $ 22,129,008         1,030,000       $ 34,871,646  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

MSCI ACWI ex U.S.

             

Shares sold

    21,200,000       $ 1,143,730,242         13,000,000       $ 680,182,994  

Shares redeemed

    (8,200,000       (445,104,333       (3,400,000       (182,006,599
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    13,000,000       $ 698,625,909         9,600,000       $ 498,176,395  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

MSCI EAFE

             

Shares sold

    9,000,000       $ 641,126,982         4,200,000       $ 317,216,783  

Shares redeemed

    (4,800,000       (351,150,585       (29,400,000       (1,916,814,719
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    4,200,000       $ 289,976,397         (25,200,000     $ (1,599,597,936
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

MSCI EAFE Small-Cap

             

Shares sold

    36,800,000       $ 2,756,004,483         49,800,000       $   3,412,035,853  

Shares redeemed

    (22,400,000       (1,418,171,844       (30,000,000       (2,133,648,027
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    14,400,000       $ 1,337,832,639         19,800,000       $ 1,278,387,826  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

The consideration for the purchase of Creation Units of a fund in the Trust generally consists of the in-kind deposit of a designated portfolio of securities and a specified amount of cash. Certain funds in the Trust may be offered in Creation Units solely or partially for cash in U.S. dollars. Investors purchasing and redeeming Creation Units may pay a purchase transaction fee and a redemption transaction fee directly to State Street Bank and Trust Company, the Trust’s administrator, to offset transfer and other transaction costs associated with the issuance and redemption of Creation Units, including Creation Units for cash. Investors transacting in Creation Units for cash may also pay an additional variable charge to compensate the relevant fund for certain transaction costs (i.e., stamp taxes, taxes on currency or other financial transactions, and brokerage costs) and market impact expenses relating to investing in portfolio securities. Such variable charges, if any, are included in shares sold in the table above.

From time to time, settlement of securities related to in-kind contributions or in-kind redemptions may be delayed. In such cases, securities related to in-kind transactions are reflected as a receivable or a payable in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

12.

FOREIGN WITHHOLDING TAX CLAIMS

The iShares MSCI EAFE ETF has filed claims to recover taxes withheld by Sweden on dividend income based upon certain provisions in the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. The Fund has recorded receivables for all recoverable taxes withheld by Sweden based upon previous determinations made by the Swedish tax authorities. Professional and other fees associated with the filing of these claims for foreign withholding taxes have been approved by the Board as appropriate expenses of the Fund. Swedish tax claim receivables and related liabilities are disclosed in the statements of assets and liabilities. Collection of these receivables, and any payment of associated liabilities, depends upon future determinations made by the Swedish tax authorities, the outcome of which is uncertain. If such future determinations are unfavorable, the potential negative impact to the Fund, as of July 31, 2022, is $26,105,571 or $0.04 per share.

The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) has issued guidance to address U.S. income tax liabilities attributable to fund shareholders resulting from the recovery of foreign taxes withheld in prior calendar years. These withheld foreign taxes were passed through to shareholders in the form of foreign tax credits in the year the taxes were withheld. Assuming there are sufficient foreign taxes paid which each of the iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. and iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETFs is able to pass through to shareholders as a foreign tax credit in the current year, each of the Funds will be able to offset the prior years’ withholding taxes recovered against the foreign taxes paid in the current year. Accordingly, no federal income tax liability is recorded by the Funds.

The iShares MSCI EAFE ETF is expected to seek a closing agreement with the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) to address any prior years’ U.S. income tax liabilities attributable to Fund shareholders resulting from the recovery of foreign taxes. The closing agreement would result in the Fund paying a compliance fee to the IRS, on behalf

 

 

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of its shareholders, representing the estimated tax savings generated from foreign tax credits claimed by Fund shareholders on their tax returns in prior years. The Fund has accrued a liability for the estimated IRS compliance fee related to foreign withholding tax claims, which is disclosed in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The actual IRS compliance fee may differ from the estimate and that difference may be material.

 

13.

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Management’s evaluation of the impact of all subsequent events on the Funds’ financial statements was completed through the date the financial statements were available to be issued and the following items were noted:

Effective August 12, 2022, the Syndicated Credit Agreement to which the Participating Funds are party was amended to (i) update the interest terms to the higher of (a) Daily Simple Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) plus 0.10% and 1.00% per annum or (b) the U.S. Federal Funds rate plus 1.00% per annum on amounts borrowed and (ii) extend the termination date to August 11, 2023.

 

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Trustees of

iShares Trust and Shareholders of each of the six funds listed in the table below

Opinions on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of each of the funds listed in the table below (six of the funds constituting iShares Trust, hereafter collectively referred to as the “Funds”) as of July 31, 2022, the related statements of operations for the year ended July 31, 2022, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended July 31, 2022, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended July 31, 2022 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Funds as of July 31, 2022, the results of each of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in each of their net assets for each of the two years in the period ended July 31, 2022 and each of the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended July 31, 2022 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

iShares Currency Hedged MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF

iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF

iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF

iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF

iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF

Basis for Opinions

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Funds’ financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of July 31, 2022 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

September 23, 2022

We have served as the auditor of one or more BlackRock investment companies since 2000.

 

 

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The following amounts, or maximum amounts allowable by law, are hereby designated as qualified dividend income for individuals for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2022:

 

   
iShares ETF  

Qualified Dividend  

Income  

 

Currency Hedged MSCI ACWI ex U.S.

  $ 3,234,646    

Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE

    120,193,760    

Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small-Cap

    2,524,199    

MSCI ACWI ex U.S.

    122,480,966    

MSCI EAFE

    1,817,488,322    

MSCI EAFE Small-Cap

    321,488,116    

The Funds hereby designate the following amounts, or maximum amounts allowable by law, as capital gain dividends, subject to a long-term capital gains tax rate as noted below, for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2022:

 

   
iShares ETF  

20% Rate Long-Term  

Capital Gain Dividends  

 

Currency Hedged MSCI ACWI ex U.S.

  $ 80,282    

Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE

    11,687,560    

Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small-Cap

    102,986    

The Funds intend to pass through to their shareholders the following amounts, or maximum amounts allowable by law, of foreign source income earned and foreign taxes paid for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2022:

 

       
iShares ETF  

Foreign Source

Income Earned

          

Foreign  

Taxes Paid  

 

Currency Hedged MSCI ACWI ex U.S.

  $ 3,742,501       $ 337,657    

Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE

    111,061,345         —    

Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small-Cap

    3,006,280         180,645    

MSCI ACWI ex U.S.

    153,316,238         12,811,410    

MSCI EAFE

    1,948,097,859         —    

MSCI EAFE Small-Cap

    400,083,277               23,190,637    

The following percentage, or maximum percentage allowable by law, of ordinary income distributions paid during the fiscal year ended July 31, 2022 qualified for the dividends-received deduction for corporate shareholders:

 

   
iShares ETF  

Dividends-Received

Deduction

 

Currency Hedged MSCI ACWI ex U.S.

    0.03

Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small-Cap

    0.05

MSCI ACWI ex U.S.

    0.07

MSCI EAFE Small-Cap

    0.15

 

 

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iShares Currency Hedged MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF (the “Fund”)

Under Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”), including a majority of Board Members who are not “interested persons” of the Trust (as that term is defined in the 1940 Act) (the “Independent Board Members”), is required annually to consider and approve the Investment Advisory Agreement between the Trust and BFA (the “Advisory Agreement”) on behalf of the Fund. The Board’s consideration entails a year-long process whereby the Board and its committees (composed solely of Independent Board Members) assess BlackRock’s services to the Fund, including investment management; fund accounting; administrative and shareholder services; oversight of the Fund’s service providers; risk management and oversight; legal and compliance services; and ability to meet applicable legal and regulatory requirements. The Independent Board Members requested, and BFA provided, such information as the Independent Board Members, with advice from independent counsel, deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the Advisory Agreement. At meetings on May 3, 2022 and May 18, 2022, a committee composed of all of the Independent Board Members (the “15(c) Committee”), with independent counsel, met with management and reviewed and discussed information provided in response to initial requests of the 15(c) Committee and/or its independent counsel, and requested certain additional information, which management agreed to provide. At a meeting held on June 13-15, 2022, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, reviewed the additional information provided by management in response to these requests.

After extensive discussions and deliberations, the Board, including all of the Independent Board Members, approved the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund, based on a review of qualitative and quantitative information provided by BFA and their cumulative experience as Board Members. The Board noted its satisfaction with the extent and quality of information provided and its frequent interactions with management, as well as the detailed responses and other information provided by BFA. The Independent Board Members were advised by their independent counsel throughout the process, including about the legal standards applicable to their review. In approving the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, considered various factors, including: (i) the expenses and performance of the Fund; (ii) the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by BFA; (iii) the costs of services provided to the Fund and profits realized by BFA and its affiliates; (iv) potential economies of scale and the sharing of related benefits; (v) the fees and services provided for other comparable funds/accounts managed by BFA and its affiliates; and (vi) other benefits to BFA and/or its affiliates. The material factors, none of which was controlling, and conclusions that formed the basis for the Board, including the Independent Board Members, to approve the continuance of the Advisory Agreement are discussed below.

Expenses and Performance of the Fund: The Board reviewed statistical information prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent provider of investment company data, regarding the expense ratio components, including gross and net total expenses, fees and expenses of another fund in which the Fund invests (if applicable), and waivers/reimbursements (if applicable) of the Fund in comparison with the same information for other ETFs, objectively selected by Broadridge as comprising the Fund’s applicable expense peer group pursuant to Broadridge’s proprietary ETF methodology (the “Peer Group”). The Board was provided with a detailed description of the proprietary ETF methodology used by Broadridge to determine the Fund’s Peer Group. The Board noted that, due to the limitations in providing comparable funds in the Peer Group, the statistical information provided in Broadridge’s report may or may not provide meaningful direct comparisons to the Fund in all instances. The Board also noted that the investment advisory fee rate and overall expenses (net of waivers and reimbursements) for the Fund were higher than the median of the investment advisory fee rates and overall expenses (net of waivers and reimbursements) of the funds in its Peer Group, excluding iShares funds.

In addition, to the extent that any of the comparison funds included in the Peer Group, excluding iShares funds, track the same index as the Fund, Broadridge also provided, and the Board reviewed, a comparison of the Fund’s performance for the one-year, three-year, five-year, ten-year, and since inception periods, as applicable, and for the quarter ended December 31, 2021, to that of such relevant comparison fund(s) for the same periods. The Board noted that the Fund seeks to track its specified underlying index and that, during the year, the Board received periodic reports on the Fund’s short- and longer-term performance in comparison with its underlying index. Such periodic comparative performance information, including additional detailed information as requested by the Board, was also considered. The Board noted that the Fund generally performed in line with its underlying index over the relevant periods.

Based on this review, the other factors considered at the meeting, and their general knowledge of ETF pricing, the Board concluded that the investment advisory fee rate and expense level and the historical performance of the Fund supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided: Based on management’s representations, including information about recent enhancements and initiatives with respect to the iShares business, including with respect to capital markets support and analysis, technology, portfolio management, product design and quality, compliance and risk management, global public policy and other services, the Board expected that there would be no diminution in the scope of services required of or provided by BFA under the Advisory Agreement for the coming year as compared with the scope of services provided by BFA during prior years. In reviewing the scope of these services, the Board considered BFA’s investment philosophy and experience, noting that BFA and its affiliates have committed significant resources over time, including during the past year, to support the iShares funds and their shareholders and have made significant investments into the iShares business. The Board also considered BFA’s compliance program and its compliance record with respect to the Fund. In that regard, the Board noted that BFA reports to the Board about portfolio management and compliance matters on a periodic basis in connection with regularly scheduled meetings of the Board, and on other occasions as necessary and appropriate, and has provided information and made relevant officers and other employees of BFA (and its affiliates) available as needed to provide further assistance with these matters. The Board also reviewed the background and experience of the persons responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund, as well as the resources available to them in managing the Fund. In addition to the above considerations, the Board reviewed and considered detailed presentations regarding BFA’s investment performance, investment and risk management processes and strategies, provided at the May 3, 2022 meeting and throughout the year, and matters related to BFA’s portfolio compliance program.

Based on review of this information, and the performance information discussed above, the Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund under the Advisory Agreement supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Costs of Services Provided to the Fund and Profits Realized by BFA and its Affiliates: The Board reviewed information about the estimated profitability to BlackRock in managing the Fund, based on the fees payable to BFA and its affiliates (including fees under the Advisory Agreement), and other sources of revenue and expense to BFA

 

 

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and its affiliates from the Fund’s operations for the last calendar year. The Board reviewed BlackRock’s methodology for calculating estimated profitability of the iShares funds, noting that the 15(c) Committee and the Board had focused on the methodology and profitability presentation. The Board recognized that profitability may be affected by numerous factors, including, among other things, fee waivers by BFA, the types of funds managed, expense allocations and business mix. The Board thus recognized that calculating and comparing profitability at individual fund levels is challenging. The Board discussed with management the sources of direct and ancillary revenue, including the revenues to BTC, a BlackRock affiliate, from securities lending by the Fund. The Board also discussed BFA’s estimated profit margin as reflected in the Fund’s profitability analysis and reviewed information regarding potential economies of scale (as discussed below).

Based on this review, the Board concluded that the information considered with respect to the profits realized by BFA and its affiliates under the Advisory Agreement and from other relationships between the Fund and BFA and/or its affiliates, if any, as well as the other factors considered at the meeting, supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Economies of Scale: The Board reviewed information and considered the extent to which economies of scale might be realized as the assets of the Fund increase, noting that the issue of potential economies of scale had been focused on by the 15(c) Committee and the Board during their meetings and addressed by management. The 15(c) Committee and the Board received information regarding BlackRock’s historical estimated profitability, including BFA’s and its affiliates’ estimated costs in providing services. The estimated cost information distinguished, among other things, between fixed and variable costs, and showed how the level and nature of fixed and variable costs may impact the existence or size of scale benefits, with the Board recognizing that potential economies of scale are difficult to measure. The 15(c) Committee and the Board reviewed information provided by BFA regarding the sharing of scale benefits with the iShares funds through various means, including, as applicable, through relatively low fee rates established at inception, breakpoints, waivers, or other fee reductions, as well as through additional investment in the iShares business and the provision of improved or additional infrastructure and services to the iShares funds and their shareholders. The Board noted that the Advisory Agreement for the Fund did not provide for breakpoints in the Fund’s investment advisory fee rate as the assets of the Fund increase. However, the Board noted that it would continue to assess the appropriateness of adding breakpoints in the future.

The Board concluded that this review of potential economies of scale and the sharing of related benefits, as well as the other factors considered at the meeting, supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Fees and Services Provided for Other Comparable Funds/Accounts Managed by BFA and its Affiliates: The Board received and considered information regarding the investment advisory/management fee rates for other funds/accounts in the U.S. for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory/management services, including open-end funds registered under the 1940 Act (including sub-advised funds), collective trust funds, and institutional separate accounts (collectively, the “Other Accounts”). The Board acknowledged BFA’s representation that the iShares funds are fundamentally different investment vehicles from the Other Accounts.

The Board received detailed information regarding how the Other Accounts generally differ from the Fund, including in terms of the types of services and generally more extensive services provided to the Fund, as well as other significant differences. In that regard, the Board considered that the pricing of services to institutional clients is typically based on a number of factors beyond the nature and extent of the specific services to be provided and often depends on the overall relationship between the client and its affiliates and the adviser and its affiliates. In addition, the Board considered the relative complexity and inherent risks and challenges of managing and providing other services to the Fund, as a publicly traded investment vehicle, as compared to the Other Accounts, particularly those that are institutional clients, in light of differing regulatory requirements and client-imposed mandates. The Board noted that BFA and its affiliates do not manage Other Accounts with substantially the same investment objective and strategy as the Fund and that track the same index as the Fund. The Board also acknowledged management’s assertion that, for certain iShares funds, and for client segmentation purposes, BlackRock has launched an iShares fund that may provide a similar investment exposure at a lower investment advisory fee rate.

The Board considered the “all-inclusive” nature of the Fund’s advisory fee structure, and the Fund’s expenses borne by BFA under this arrangement and noted that the investment advisory fee rate under the Advisory Agreement for the Fund was generally higher than the investment advisory/management fee rates for certain of the Other Accounts (particularly institutional clients) and concluded that the differences appeared to be consistent with the factors discussed.

Other Benefits to BFA and/or its Affiliates: The Board reviewed other benefits or ancillary revenue received by BFA and/or its affiliates in connection with the services provided to the Fund by BFA, both direct and indirect, including, but not limited to, payment of revenue to BTC, the Fund’s securities lending agent, for loaning portfolio securities (which was included in the profit margins reviewed by the Board pursuant to BFA’s estimated profitability methodology), payment of advisory fees or other fees to BFA (or its affiliates) in connection with any investments by the Fund in other funds for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory services or other services, and BlackRock’s profile in the investment community. The Board also noted the revenue received by BFA and/or its affiliates pursuant to an agreement that permits a service provider to use certain portions of BlackRock’s technology platform to service accounts managed by BFA and/or its affiliates, including the iShares funds. The Board noted that BFA generally does not use soft dollars or consider the value of research or other services that may be provided to BFA (including its affiliates) in selecting brokers for portfolio transactions for the Fund. The Board concluded that any such ancillary benefits would not be disadvantageous to the Fund and thus would not alter the Board’s conclusion with respect to the appropriateness of approving the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Conclusion: Based on a review of the factors described above, as well as such other factors as deemed appropriate by the Board, the Board, including all of the Independent Board Members, determined that the Fund’s investment advisory fee rate under the Advisory Agreement does not constitute a fee that is so disproportionately large as to bear no reasonable relationship to the services rendered and that could not have been the product of arm’s-length bargaining, and concluded to approve the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF (the “Fund”)

Under Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”), including a majority of Board Members who are not “interested persons” of the Trust (as that term is defined in the 1940 Act) (the “Independent Board Members”), is required annually to consider and approve the

 

 

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Investment Advisory Agreement between the Trust and BFA (the “Advisory Agreement”) on behalf of the Fund. The Board’s consideration entails a year-long process whereby the Board and its committees (composed solely of Independent Board Members) assess BlackRock’s services to the Fund, including investment management; fund accounting; administrative and shareholder services; oversight of the Fund’s service providers; risk management and oversight; legal and compliance services; and ability to meet applicable legal and regulatory requirements. The Independent Board Members requested, and BFA provided, such information as the Independent Board Members, with advice from independent counsel, deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the Advisory Agreement. At meetings on May 3, 2022 and May 18, 2022, a committee composed of all of the Independent Board Members (the “15(c) Committee”), with independent counsel, met with management and reviewed and discussed information provided in response to initial requests of the 15(c) Committee and/or its independent counsel, and requested certain additional information, which management agreed to provide. At a meeting held on June 13-15, 2022, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, reviewed the additional information provided by management in response to these requests.

After extensive discussions and deliberations, the Board, including all of the Independent Board Members, approved the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund, based on a review of qualitative and quantitative information provided by BFA and their cumulative experience as Board Members. The Board noted its satisfaction with the extent and quality of information provided and its frequent interactions with management, as well as the detailed responses and other information provided by BFA. The Independent Board Members were advised by their independent counsel throughout the process, including about the legal standards applicable to their review. In approving the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, considered various factors, including: (i) the expenses and performance of the Fund; (ii) the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by BFA; (iii) the costs of services provided to the Fund and profits realized by BFA and its affiliates; (iv) potential economies of scale and the sharing of related benefits; (v) the fees and services provided for other comparable funds/accounts managed by BFA and its affiliates; and (vi) other benefits to BFA and/or its affiliates. The material factors, none of which was controlling, and conclusions that formed the basis for the Board, including the Independent Board Members, to approve the continuance of the Advisory Agreement are discussed below.

Expenses and Performance of the Fund: The Board reviewed statistical information prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent provider of investment company data, regarding the expense ratio components, including gross and net total expenses, fees and expenses of another fund in which the Fund invests (if applicable), and waivers/reimbursements (if applicable) of the Fund in comparison with the same information for other ETFs, objectively selected by Broadridge as comprising the Fund’s applicable expense peer group pursuant to Broadridge’s proprietary ETF methodology (the “Peer Group”). The Board was provided with a detailed description of the proprietary ETF methodology used by Broadridge to determine the Fund’s Peer Group. The Board noted that, due to the limitations in providing comparable funds in the Peer Group, the statistical information provided in Broadridge’s report may or may not provide meaningful direct comparisons to the Fund in all instances. The Board also noted that the investment advisory fee rate and overall expenses (net of waivers and reimbursements) for the Fund were higher than the median of the investment advisory fee rates and overall expenses (net of waivers and reimbursements) of the funds in its Peer Group, excluding iShares funds.

In addition, to the extent that any of the comparison funds included in the Peer Group, excluding iShares funds, track the same index as the Fund, Broadridge also provided, and the Board reviewed, a comparison of the Fund’s performance for the one-year, three-year, five-year, ten-year, and since inception periods, as applicable, and for the quarter ended December 31, 2021, to that of such relevant comparison fund(s) for the same periods. The Board noted that the Fund seeks to track its specified underlying index and that, during the year, the Board received periodic reports on the Fund’s short- and longer-term performance in comparison with its underlying index. Such periodic comparative performance information, including additional detailed information as requested by the Board, was also considered. The Board noted that the Fund generally performed in line with its underlying index over the relevant periods.

Based on this review, the other factors considered at the meeting, and their general knowledge of ETF pricing, the Board concluded that the investment advisory fee rate and expense level and the historical performance of the Fund supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided: Based on management’s representations, including information about recent enhancements and initiatives with respect to the iShares business, including with respect to capital markets support and analysis, technology, portfolio management, product design and quality, compliance and risk management, global public policy and other services, the Board expected that there would be no diminution in the scope of services required of or provided by BFA under the Advisory Agreement for the coming year as compared with the scope of services provided by BFA during prior years. In reviewing the scope of these services, the Board considered BFA’s investment philosophy and experience, noting that BFA and its affiliates have committed significant resources over time, including during the past year, to support the iShares funds and their shareholders and have made significant investments into the iShares business. The Board also considered BFA’s compliance program and its compliance record with respect to the Fund. In that regard, the Board noted that BFA reports to the Board about portfolio management and compliance matters on a periodic basis in connection with regularly scheduled meetings of the Board, and on other occasions as necessary and appropriate, and has provided information and made relevant officers and other employees of BFA (and its affiliates) available as needed to provide further assistance with these matters. The Board also reviewed the background and experience of the persons responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund, as well as the resources available to them in managing the Fund. In addition to the above considerations, the Board reviewed and considered detailed presentations regarding BFA’s investment performance, investment and risk management processes and strategies, provided at the May 3, 2022 meeting and throughout the year, and matters related to BFA’s portfolio compliance program.

Based on review of this information, and the performance information discussed above, the Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund under the Advisory Agreement supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Costs of Services Provided to the Fund and Profits Realized by BFA and its Affiliates: The Board reviewed information about the estimated profitability to BlackRock in managing the Fund, based on the fees payable to BFA and its affiliates (including fees under the Advisory Agreement), and other sources of revenue and expense to BFA and its affiliates from the Fund’s operations for the last calendar year. The Board reviewed BlackRock’s methodology for calculating estimated profitability of the iShares funds, noting that the 15(c) Committee and the Board had focused on the methodology and profitability presentation. The Board recognized that profitability may be affected by numerous factors, including, among other things, fee waivers by BFA, the types of funds managed, expense allocations and business mix. The Board thus recognized that calculating and comparing profitability at individual fund levels is challenging. The Board discussed with management the sources of direct and ancillary revenue,

 

 

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including the revenues to BTC, a BlackRock affiliate, from securities lending by the Fund. The Board also discussed BFA’s estimated profit margin as reflected in the Fund’s profitability analysis and reviewed information regarding potential economies of scale (as discussed below).

Based on this review, the Board concluded that the information considered with respect to the profits realized by BFA and its affiliates under the Advisory Agreement and from other relationships between the Fund and BFA and/or its affiliates, if any, as well as the other factors considered at the meeting, supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Economies of Scale: The Board reviewed information and considered the extent to which economies of scale might be realized as the assets of the Fund increase, noting that the issue of potential economies of scale had been focused on by the 15(c) Committee and the Board during their meetings and addressed by management. The 15(c) Committee and the Board received information regarding BlackRock’s historical estimated profitability, including BFA’s and its affiliates’ estimated costs in providing services. The estimated cost information distinguished, among other things, between fixed and variable costs, and showed how the level and nature of fixed and variable costs may impact the existence or size of scale benefits, with the Board recognizing that potential economies of scale are difficult to measure. The 15(c) Committee and the Board reviewed information provided by BFA regarding the sharing of scale benefits with the iShares funds through various means, including, as applicable, through relatively low fee rates established at inception, breakpoints, waivers, or other fee reductions, as well as through additional investment in the iShares business and the provision of improved or additional infrastructure and services to the iShares funds and their shareholders. The Board noted that the Advisory Agreement for the Fund did not provide for breakpoints in the Fund’s investment advisory fee rate as the assets of the Fund increase. However, the Board noted that it would continue to assess the appropriateness of adding breakpoints in the future.

The Board concluded that this review of potential economies of scale and the sharing of related benefits, as well as the other factors considered at the meeting, supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Fees and Services Provided for Other Comparable Funds/Accounts Managed by BFA and its Affiliates: The Board received and considered information regarding the investment advisory/management fee rates for other funds/accounts in the U.S. for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory/management services, including open-end funds registered under the 1940 Act (including sub-advised funds), collective trust funds, and institutional separate accounts (collectively, the “Other Accounts”). The Board acknowledged BFA’s representation that the iShares funds are fundamentally different investment vehicles from the Other Accounts.

The Board received detailed information regarding how the Other Accounts generally differ from the Fund, including in terms of the types of services and generally more extensive services provided to the Fund, as well as other significant differences. In that regard, the Board considered that the pricing of services to institutional clients is typically based on a number of factors beyond the nature and extent of the specific services to be provided and often depends on the overall relationship between the client and its affiliates and the adviser and its affiliates. In addition, the Board considered the relative complexity and inherent risks and challenges of managing and providing other services to the Fund, as a publicly traded investment vehicle, as compared to the Other Accounts, particularly those that are institutional clients, in light of differing regulatory requirements and client-imposed mandates. The Board noted that BFA and its affiliates manage Other Accounts with substantially the same investment objective and strategy as the Fund and that track the same index as the Fund. The Board also acknowledged management’s assertion that, for certain iShares funds, and for client segmentation purposes, BlackRock has launched an iShares fund that may provide a similar investment exposure at a lower investment advisory fee rate.

The Board considered the “all-inclusive” nature of the Fund’s advisory fee structure, and the Fund’s expenses borne by BFA under this arrangement and noted that the investment advisory fee rate under the Advisory Agreement for the Fund was generally higher than the investment advisory/management fee rates for certain of the Other Accounts (particularly institutional clients) and concluded that the differences appeared to be consistent with the factors discussed.

Other Benefits to BFA and/or its Affiliates: The Board reviewed other benefits or ancillary revenue received by BFA and/or its affiliates in connection with the services provided to the Fund by BFA, both direct and indirect, including, but not limited to, payment of revenue to BTC, the Fund’s securities lending agent, for loaning portfolio securities (which was included in the profit margins reviewed by the Board pursuant to BFA’s estimated profitability methodology), payment of advisory fees or other fees to BFA (or its affiliates) in connection with any investments by the Fund in other funds for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory services or other services, and BlackRock’s profile in the investment community. The Board also noted the revenue received by BFA and/or its affiliates pursuant to an agreement that permits a service provider to use certain portions of BlackRock’s technology platform to service accounts managed by BFA and/or its affiliates, including the iShares funds. The Board noted that BFA generally does not use soft dollars or consider the value of research or other services that may be provided to BFA (including its affiliates) in selecting brokers for portfolio transactions for the Fund. The Board concluded that any such ancillary benefits would not be disadvantageous to the Fund and thus would not alter the Board’s conclusion with respect to the appropriateness of approving the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Conclusion: Based on a review of the factors described above, as well as such other factors as deemed appropriate by the Board, the Board, including all of the Independent Board Members, determined that the Fund’s investment advisory fee rate under the Advisory Agreement does not constitute a fee that is so disproportionately large as to bear no reasonable relationship to the services rendered and that could not have been the product of arm’s-length bargaining, and concluded to approve the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF (the “Fund”)

Under Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”), including a majority of Board Members who are not “interested persons” of the Trust (as that term is defined in the 1940 Act) (the “Independent Board Members”), is required annually to consider and approve the Investment Advisory Agreement between the Trust and BFA (the “Advisory Agreement”) on behalf of the Fund. The Board’s consideration entails a year-long process whereby the Board and its committees (composed solely of Independent Board Members) assess BlackRock’s services to the Fund, including investment management; fund accounting; administrative and shareholder services; oversight of the Fund’s service providers; risk management and oversight; legal and compliance services; and ability to meet applicable legal and regulatory requirements. The Independent Board Members requested, and BFA provided, such information as the Independent Board

 

 

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Members, with advice from independent counsel, deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the Advisory Agreement. At meetings on May 3, 2022 and May 18, 2022, a committee composed of all of the Independent Board Members (the “15(c) Committee”), with independent counsel, met with management and reviewed and discussed information provided in response to initial requests of the 15(c) Committee and/or its independent counsel, and requested certain additional information, which management agreed to provide. At a meeting held on June 13-15, 2022, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, reviewed the additional information provided by management in response to these requests.

After extensive discussions and deliberations, the Board, including all of the Independent Board Members, approved the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund, based on a review of qualitative and quantitative information provided by BFA and their cumulative experience as Board Members. The Board noted its satisfaction with the extent and quality of information provided and its frequent interactions with management, as well as the detailed responses and other information provided by BFA. The Independent Board Members were advised by their independent counsel throughout the process, including about the legal standards applicable to their review. In approving the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, considered various factors, including: (i) the expenses and performance of the Fund; (ii) the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by BFA; (iii) the costs of services provided to the Fund and profits realized by BFA and its affiliates; (iv) potential economies of scale and the sharing of related benefits; (v) the fees and services provided for other comparable funds/accounts managed by BFA and its affiliates; and (vi) other benefits to BFA and/or its affiliates. The material factors, none of which was controlling, and conclusions that formed the basis for the Board, including the Independent Board Members, to approve the continuance of the Advisory Agreement are discussed below.

Expenses and Performance of the Fund: The Board reviewed statistical information prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent provider of investment company data, regarding the expense ratio components, including gross and net total expenses, fees and expenses of another fund in which the Fund invests (if applicable), and waivers/reimbursements (if applicable) of the Fund in comparison with the same information for other ETFs, objectively selected by Broadridge as comprising the Fund’s applicable expense peer group pursuant to Broadridge’s proprietary ETF methodology (the “Peer Group”). The Board was provided with a detailed description of the proprietary ETF methodology used by Broadridge to determine the Fund’s Peer Group. The Board noted that, due to the limitations in providing comparable funds in the Peer Group, the statistical information provided in Broadridge’s report may or may not provide meaningful direct comparisons to the Fund in all instances. The Board also noted that the investment advisory fee rate and overall expenses (net of waivers and reimbursements) for the Fund were lower than the median of the investment advisory fee rates and overall expenses (net of waivers and reimbursements) of the funds in its Peer Group, excluding iShares funds.

In addition, to the extent that any of the comparison funds included in the Peer Group, excluding iShares funds, track the same index as the Fund, Broadridge also provided, and the Board reviewed, a comparison of the Fund’s performance for the one-year, three-year, five-year, ten-year, and since inception periods, as applicable, and for the quarter ended December 31, 2021, to that of such relevant comparison fund(s) for the same periods. The Board noted that the Fund seeks to track its specified underlying index and that, during the year, the Board received periodic reports on the Fund’s short- and longer-term performance in comparison with its underlying index. Such periodic comparative performance information, including additional detailed information as requested by the Board, was also considered. The Board noted that the Fund generally performed in line with its underlying index over the relevant periods.

Based on this review, the other factors considered at the meeting, and their general knowledge of ETF pricing, the Board concluded that the investment advisory fee rate and expense level and the historical performance of the Fund supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided: Based on management’s representations, including information about recent enhancements and initiatives with respect to the iShares business, including with respect to capital markets support and analysis, technology, portfolio management, product design and quality, compliance and risk management, global public policy and other services, the Board expected that there would be no diminution in the scope of services required of or provided by BFA under the Advisory Agreement for the coming year as compared with the scope of services provided by BFA during prior years. In reviewing the scope of these services, the Board considered BFA’s investment philosophy and experience, noting that BFA and its affiliates have committed significant resources over time, including during the past year, to support the iShares funds and their shareholders and have made significant investments into the iShares business. The Board also considered BFA’s compliance program and its compliance record with respect to the Fund. In that regard, the Board noted that BFA reports to the Board about portfolio management and compliance matters on a periodic basis in connection with regularly scheduled meetings of the Board, and on other occasions as necessary and appropriate, and has provided information and made relevant officers and other employees of BFA (and its affiliates) available as needed to provide further assistance with these matters. The Board also reviewed the background and experience of the persons responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund, as well as the resources available to them in managing the Fund. In addition to the above considerations, the Board reviewed and considered detailed presentations regarding BFA’s investment performance, investment and risk management processes and strategies, provided at the May 3, 2022 meeting and throughout the year, and matters related to BFA’s portfolio compliance program.

Based on review of this information, and the performance information discussed above, the Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund under the Advisory Agreement supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Costs of Services Provided to the Fund and Profits Realized by BFA and its Affiliates: The Board reviewed information about the estimated profitability to BlackRock in managing the Fund, based on the fees payable to BFA and its affiliates (including fees under the Advisory Agreement), and other sources of revenue and expense to BFA and its affiliates from the Fund’s operations for the last calendar year. The Board reviewed BlackRock’s methodology for calculating estimated profitability of the iShares funds, noting that the 15(c) Committee and the Board had focused on the methodology and profitability presentation. The Board recognized that profitability may be affected by numerous factors, including, among other things, fee waivers by BFA, the types of funds managed, expense allocations and business mix. The Board thus recognized that calculating and comparing profitability at individual fund levels is challenging. The Board discussed with management the sources of direct and ancillary revenue,

 

 

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including the revenues to BTC, a BlackRock affiliate, from securities lending by the Fund. The Board also discussed BFA’s estimated profit margin as reflected in the Fund’s profitability analysis and reviewed information regarding potential economies of scale (as discussed below).

Based on this review, the Board concluded that the information considered with respect to the profits realized by BFA and its affiliates under the Advisory Agreement and from other relationships between the Fund and BFA and/or its affiliates, if any, as well as the other factors considered at the meeting, supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Economies of Scale: The Board reviewed information and considered the extent to which economies of scale might be realized as the assets of the Fund increase, noting that the issue of potential economies of scale had been focused on by the 15(c) Committee and the Board during their meetings and addressed by management. The 15(c) Committee and the Board received information regarding BlackRock’s historical estimated profitability, including BFA’s and its affiliates’ estimated costs in providing services. The estimated cost information distinguished, among other things, between fixed and variable costs, and showed how the level and nature of fixed and variable costs may impact the existence or size of scale benefits, with the Board recognizing that potential economies of scale are difficult to measure. The 15(c) Committee and the Board reviewed information provided by BFA regarding the sharing of scale benefits with the iShares funds through various means, including, as applicable, through relatively low fee rates established at inception, breakpoints, waivers, or other fee reductions, as well as through additional investment in the iShares business and the provision of improved or additional infrastructure and services to the iShares funds and their shareholders. The Board noted that the Advisory Agreement for the Fund did not provide for breakpoints in the Fund’s investment advisory fee rate as the assets of the Fund increase. However, the Board noted that it would continue to assess the appropriateness of adding breakpoints in the future.

The Board concluded that this review of potential economies of scale and the sharing of related benefits, as well as the other factors considered at the meeting, supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Fees and Services Provided for Other Comparable Funds/Accounts Managed by BFA and its Affiliates: The Board received and considered information regarding the investment advisory/management fee rates for other funds/accounts in the U.S. for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory/management services, including open-end funds registered under the 1940 Act (including sub-advised funds), collective trust funds, and institutional separate accounts (collectively, the “Other Accounts”). The Board acknowledged BFA’s representation that the iShares funds are fundamentally different investment vehicles from the Other Accounts.

The Board received detailed information regarding how the Other Accounts generally differ from the Fund, including in terms of the types of services and generally more extensive services provided to the Fund, as well as other significant differences. In that regard, the Board considered that the pricing of services to institutional clients is typically based on a number of factors beyond the nature and extent of the specific services to be provided and often depends on the overall relationship between the client and its affiliates and the adviser and its affiliates. In addition, the Board considered the relative complexity and inherent risks and challenges of managing and providing other services to the Fund, as a publicly traded investment vehicle, as compared to the Other Accounts, particularly those that are institutional clients, in light of differing regulatory requirements and client-imposed mandates. The Board noted that BFA and its affiliates do not manage Other Accounts with substantially the same investment objective and strategy as the Fund and that track the same index as the Fund. The Board also acknowledged management’s assertion that, for certain iShares funds, and for client segmentation purposes, BlackRock has launched an iShares fund that may provide a similar investment exposure at a lower investment advisory fee rate.

The Board considered the “all-inclusive” nature of the Fund’s advisory fee structure, and the Fund’s expenses borne by BFA under this arrangement and noted that the investment advisory fee rate under the Advisory Agreement for the Fund was generally higher than the investment advisory/management fee rates for certain of the Other Accounts (particularly institutional clients) and concluded that the differences appeared to be consistent with the factors discussed.

Other Benefits to BFA and/or its Affiliates: The Board reviewed other benefits or ancillary revenue received by BFA and/or its affiliates in connection with the services provided to the Fund by BFA, both direct and indirect, including, but not limited to, payment of revenue to BTC, the Fund’s securities lending agent, for loaning portfolio securities (which was included in the profit margins reviewed by the Board pursuant to BFA’s estimated profitability methodology), payment of advisory fees or other fees to BFA (or its affiliates) in connection with any investments by the Fund in other funds for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory services or other services, and BlackRock’s profile in the investment community. The Board also noted the revenue received by BFA and/or its affiliates pursuant to an agreement that permits a service provider to use certain portions of BlackRock’s technology platform to service accounts managed by BFA and/or its affiliates, including the iShares funds. The Board noted that BFA generally does not use soft dollars or consider the value of research or other services that may be provided to BFA (including its affiliates) in selecting brokers for portfolio transactions for the Fund. The Board concluded that any such ancillary benefits would not be disadvantageous to the Fund and thus would not alter the Board’s conclusion with respect to the appropriateness of approving the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Conclusion: Based on a review of the factors described above, as well as such other factors as deemed appropriate by the Board, the Board, including all of the Independent Board Members, determined that the Fund’s investment advisory fee rate under the Advisory Agreement does not constitute a fee that is so disproportionately large as to bear no reasonable relationship to the services rendered and that could not have been the product of arm’s-length bargaining, and concluded to approve the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF, iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (each the “Fund”)

Under Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”), including a majority of Board Members who are not “interested persons” of the Trust (as that term is defined in the 1940 Act) (the “Independent Board Members”), is required annually to consider and approve the Investment Advisory Agreement between the Trust and BFA (the “Advisory Agreement”) on behalf of the Fund. The Board’s consideration entails a year-long process whereby the Board and its committees (composed solely of Independent Board Members) assess BlackRock’s services to the Fund, including investment management; fund accounting; administrative and shareholder services; oversight of the Fund’s service providers; risk management and oversight; legal and compliance services; and ability to meet applicable legal and regulatory requirements. The Independent Board Members requested, and BFA provided, such information as the Independent Board

 

 

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Members, with advice from independent counsel, deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the Advisory Agreement. At meetings on May 3, 2022 and May 18, 2022, a committee composed of all of the Independent Board Members (the “15(c) Committee”), with independent counsel, met with management and reviewed and discussed information provided in response to initial requests of the 15(c) Committee and/or its independent counsel, and requested certain additional information, which management agreed to provide. At a meeting held on June 13-15, 2022, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, reviewed the additional information provided by management in response to these requests.

After extensive discussions and deliberations, the Board, including all of the Independent Board Members, approved the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund, based on a review of qualitative and quantitative information provided by BFA and their cumulative experience as Board Members. The Board noted its satisfaction with the extent and quality of information provided and its frequent interactions with management, as well as the detailed responses and other information provided by BFA. The Independent Board Members were advised by their independent counsel throughout the process, including about the legal standards applicable to their review. In approving the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, considered various factors, including: (i) the expenses and performance of the Fund; (ii) the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by BFA; (iii) the costs of services provided to the Fund and profits realized by BFA and its affiliates; (iv) potential economies of scale and the sharing of related benefits; (v) the fees and services provided for other comparable funds/accounts managed by BFA and its affiliates; and (vi) other benefits to BFA and/or its affiliates. The material factors, none of which was controlling, and conclusions that formed the basis for the Board, including the Independent Board Members, to approve the continuance of the Advisory Agreement are discussed below.

Expenses and Performance of the Fund: The Board reviewed statistical information prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent provider of investment company data, regarding the expense ratio components, including gross and net total expenses, fees and expenses of another fund in which the Fund invests (if applicable), and waivers/reimbursements (if applicable) of the Fund in comparison with the same information for other ETFs, objectively selected by Broadridge as comprising the Fund’s applicable expense peer group pursuant to Broadridge’s proprietary ETF methodology (the “Peer Group”). The Board was provided with a detailed description of the proprietary ETF methodology used by Broadridge to determine the Fund’s Peer Group. The Board noted that, due to the limitations in providing comparable funds in the Peer Group, the statistical information provided in Broadridge’s report may or may not provide meaningful direct comparisons to the Fund in all instances. The Board also noted that the investment advisory fee rate and overall expenses (net of waivers and reimbursements) for the Fund were within range of the median of the investment advisory fee rate and overall expenses (net of waivers and reimbursements) of the funds in its Peer Group, excluding iShares funds.

In addition, to the extent that any of the comparison funds included in the Peer Group, excluding iShares funds, track the same index as the Fund, Broadridge also provided, and the Board reviewed, a comparison of the Fund’s performance for the one-year, three-year, five-year, ten-year, and since inception periods, as applicable, and for the quarter ended December 31, 2021, to that of such relevant comparison fund(s) for the same periods. The Board noted that the Fund seeks to track its specified underlying index and that, during the year, the Board received periodic reports on the Fund’s short- and longer-term performance in comparison with its underlying index. Such periodic comparative performance information, including additional detailed information as requested by the Board, was also considered. The Board noted that the Fund generally performed in line with its underlying index over the relevant periods.

Based on this review, the other factors considered at the meeting, and their general knowledge of ETF pricing, the Board concluded that the investment advisory fee rate and expense level and the historical performance of the Fund supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided: Based on management’s representations, including information about recent enhancements and initiatives with respect to the iShares business, including with respect to capital markets support and analysis, technology, portfolio management, product design and quality, compliance and risk management, global public policy and other services, the Board expected that there would be no diminution in the scope of services required of or provided by BFA under the Advisory Agreement for the coming year as compared with the scope of services provided by BFA during prior years. In reviewing the scope of these services, the Board considered BFA’s investment philosophy and experience, noting that BFA and its affiliates have committed significant resources over time, including during the past year, to support the iShares funds and their shareholders and have made significant investments into the iShares business. The Board also considered BFA’s compliance program and its compliance record with respect to the Fund. In that regard, the Board noted that BFA reports to the Board about portfolio management and compliance matters on a periodic basis in connection with regularly scheduled meetings of the Board, and on other occasions as necessary and appropriate, and has provided information and made relevant officers and other employees of BFA (and its affiliates) available as needed to provide further assistance with these matters. The Board also reviewed the background and experience of the persons responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund, as well as the resources available to them in managing the Fund. In addition to the above considerations, the Board reviewed and considered detailed presentations regarding BFA’s investment performance, investment and risk management processes and strategies, provided at the May 3, 2022 meeting and throughout the year, and matters related to BFA’s portfolio compliance program.

Based on review of this information, and the performance information discussed above, the Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund under the Advisory Agreement supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Costs of Services Provided to the Fund and Profits Realized by BFA and its Affiliates: The Board reviewed information about the estimated profitability to BlackRock in managing the Fund, based on the fees payable to BFA and its affiliates (including fees under the Advisory Agreement), and other sources of revenue and expense to BFA and its affiliates from the Fund’s operations for the last calendar year. The Board reviewed BlackRock’s methodology for calculating estimated profitability of the iShares funds, noting that the 15(c) Committee and the Board had focused on the methodology and profitability presentation. The Board recognized that profitability may be affected by numerous factors, including, among other things, fee waivers by BFA, the types of funds managed, expense allocations and business mix. The Board thus recognized that calculating and comparing profitability at individual fund levels is challenging. The Board discussed with management the sources of direct and ancillary revenue,

 

 

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including the revenues to BTC, a BlackRock affiliate, from securities lending by the Fund. The Board also discussed BFA’s estimated profit margin as reflected in the Fund’s profitability analysis and reviewed information regarding potential economies of scale (as discussed below).

Based on this review, the Board concluded that the information considered with respect to the profits realized by BFA and its affiliates under the Advisory Agreement and from other relationships between the Fund and BFA and/or its affiliates, if any, as well as the other factors considered at the meeting, supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Economies of Scale: The Board reviewed information and considered the extent to which economies of scale might be realized as the assets of the Fund increase, noting that the issue of potential economies of scale had been focused on by the 15(c) Committee and the Board during their meetings and addressed by management. The 15(c) Committee and the Board received information regarding BlackRock’s historical estimated profitability, including BFA’s and its affiliates’ estimated costs in providing services. The estimated cost information distinguished, among other things, between fixed and variable costs, and showed how the level and nature of fixed and variable costs may impact the existence or size of scale benefits, with the Board recognizing that potential economies of scale are difficult to measure. The 15(c) Committee and the Board reviewed information provided by BFA regarding the sharing of scale benefits with the iShares funds through various means, including, as applicable, through relatively low fee rates established at inception, breakpoints, waivers, or other fee reductions, as well as through additional investment in the iShares business and the provision of improved or additional infrastructure and services to the iShares funds and their shareholders. The Board noted that the Advisory Agreement for the Fund already provided for breakpoints in the Fund’s investment advisory fee rate as the assets of the Fund, on an aggregated basis with the assets of certain other iShares funds, increase. The Board noted that it would continue to assess the appropriateness of adding new or revised breakpoints in the future.

The Board concluded that this review of potential economies of scale and the sharing of related benefits, as well as the other factors considered at the meeting, supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Fees and Services Provided for Other Comparable Funds/Accounts Managed by BFA and its Affiliates: The Board received and considered information regarding the investment advisory/management fee rates for other funds/accounts in the U.S. for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory/management services, including open-end funds registered under the 1940 Act (including sub-advised funds), collective trust funds, and institutional separate accounts (collectively, the “Other Accounts”). The Board acknowledged BFA’s representation that the iShares funds are fundamentally different investment vehicles from the Other Accounts.

The Board received detailed information regarding how the Other Accounts generally differ from the Fund, including in terms of the types of services and generally more extensive services provided to the Fund, as well as other significant differences. In that regard, the Board considered that the pricing of services to institutional clients is typically based on a number of factors beyond the nature and extent of the specific services to be provided and often depends on the overall relationship between the client and its affiliates and the adviser and its affiliates. In addition, the Board considered the relative complexity and inherent risks and challenges of managing and providing other services to the Fund, as a publicly traded investment vehicle, as compared to the Other Accounts, particularly those that are institutional clients, in light of differing regulatory requirements and client-imposed mandates. The Board noted that BFA and its affiliates manage Other Accounts with substantially the same investment objective and strategy as the Fund and that track the same index as the Fund. Further, with respect to comparisons with one or more open-end index mutual funds registered under the 1940 Act managed by BFA (or an affiliate) that track the same index as the Fund and have investment advisory fee rates and overall expenses (net of waivers and reimbursements) that are lower than the investment advisory fee rate and overall expenses (net of waivers and reimbursements) of the Fund, the Board gave weight to management’s explanations of the relevant circumstances applicable to such mutual funds. The Board also acknowledged management’s assertion that, for certain iShares funds, and for client segmentation purposes, BlackRock has launched an iShares fund that may provide a similar investment exposure at a lower investment advisory fee rate.

The Board considered the “all-inclusive” nature of the Fund’s advisory fee structure, and the Fund’s expenses borne by BFA under this arrangement and noted that the investment advisory fee rate under the Advisory Agreement for the Fund was generally higher than the investment advisory/management fee rates for certain of the Other Accounts (particularly institutional clients) and concluded that the differences appeared to be consistent with the factors discussed.

Other Benefits to BFA and/or its Affiliates: The Board reviewed other benefits or ancillary revenue received by BFA and/or its affiliates in connection with the services provided to the Fund by BFA, both direct and indirect, including, but not limited to, payment of revenue to BTC, the Fund’s securities lending agent, for loaning portfolio securities (which was included in the profit margins reviewed by the Board pursuant to BFA’s estimated profitability methodology), payment of advisory fees or other fees to BFA (or its affiliates) in connection with any investments by the Fund in other funds for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory services or other services, and BlackRock’s profile in the investment community. The Board also noted the revenue received by BFA and/or its affiliates pursuant to an agreement that permits a service provider to use certain portions of BlackRock’s technology platform to service accounts managed by BFA and/or its affiliates, including the iShares funds. The Board noted that BFA generally does not use soft dollars or consider the value of research or other services that may be provided to BFA (including its affiliates) in selecting brokers for portfolio transactions for the Fund. The Board concluded that any such ancillary benefits would not be disadvantageous to the Fund and thus would not alter the Board’s conclusion with respect to the appropriateness of approving the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Conclusion: Based on a review of the factors described above, as well as such other factors as deemed appropriate by the Board, the Board, including all of the Independent Board Members, determined that the Fund’s investment advisory fee rate under the Advisory Agreement does not constitute a fee that is so disproportionately large as to bear no reasonable relationship to the services rendered and that could not have been the product of arm’s-length bargaining, and concluded to approve the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF (the “Fund”)

Under Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”), including a majority of Board Members who are not “interested persons” of the Trust (as that term is defined in the 1940 Act) (the “Independent Board Members”), is required annually to consider and approve the

 

 

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Investment Advisory Agreement between the Trust and BFA (the “Advisory Agreement”) on behalf of the Fund. The Board’s consideration entails a year-long process whereby the Board and its committees (composed solely of Independent Board Members) assess BlackRock’s services to the Fund, including investment management; fund accounting; administrative and shareholder services; oversight of the Fund’s service providers; risk management and oversight; legal and compliance services; and ability to meet applicable legal and regulatory requirements. The Independent Board Members requested, and BFA provided, such information as the Independent Board Members, with advice from independent counsel, deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the Advisory Agreement. At meetings on May 3, 2022 and May 18, 2022, a committee composed of all of the Independent Board Members (the “15(c) Committee”), with independent counsel, met with management and reviewed and discussed information provided in response to initial requests of the 15(c) Committee and/or its independent counsel, and requested certain additional information, which management agreed to provide. At a meeting held on June 13-15, 2022, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, reviewed the additional information provided by management in response to these requests.

After extensive discussions and deliberations, the Board, including all of the Independent Board Members, approved the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund, based on a review of qualitative and quantitative information provided by BFA and their cumulative experience as Board Members. The Board noted its satisfaction with the extent and quality of information provided and its frequent interactions with management, as well as the detailed responses and other information provided by BFA. The Independent Board Members were advised by their independent counsel throughout the process, including about the legal standards applicable to their review. In approving the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, considered various factors, including: (i) the expenses and performance of the Fund; (ii) the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by BFA; (iii) the costs of services provided to the Fund and profits realized by BFA and its affiliates; (iv) potential economies of scale and the sharing of related benefits; (v) the fees and services provided for other comparable funds/accounts managed by BFA and its affiliates; and (vi) other benefits to BFA and/or its affiliates. The material factors, none of which was controlling, and conclusions that formed the basis for the Board, including the Independent Board Members, to approve the continuance of the Advisory Agreement are discussed below.

Expenses and Performance of the Fund: The Board reviewed statistical information prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent provider of investment company data, regarding the expense ratio components, including gross and net total expenses, fees and expenses of another fund in which the Fund invests (if applicable), and waivers/reimbursements (if applicable) of the Fund in comparison with the same information for other ETFs, objectively selected by Broadridge as comprising the Fund’s applicable expense peer group pursuant to Broadridge’s proprietary ETF methodology (the “Peer Group”). The Board was provided with a detailed description of the proprietary ETF methodology used by Broadridge to determine the Fund’s Peer Group. The Board noted that, due to the limitations in providing comparable funds in the Peer Group, the statistical information provided in Broadridge’s report may or may not provide meaningful direct comparisons to the Fund in all instances. The Board also noted that the investment advisory fee rate and overall expenses (net of waivers and reimbursements) for the Fund were lower than the median of the investment advisory fee rates and overall expenses (net of waivers and reimbursements) of the funds in its Peer Group, excluding iShares funds.

In addition, to the extent that any of the comparison funds included in the Peer Group, excluding iShares funds, track the same index as the Fund, Broadridge also provided, and the Board reviewed, a comparison of the Fund’s performance for the one-year, three-year, five-year, ten-year, and since inception periods, as applicable, and for the quarter ended December 31, 2021, to that of such relevant comparison fund(s) for the same periods. The Board noted that the Fund seeks to track its specified underlying index and that, during the year, the Board received periodic reports on the Fund’s short- and longer-term performance in comparison with its underlying index. Such periodic comparative performance information, including additional detailed information as requested by the Board, was also considered. The Board noted that the Fund generally performed in line with its underlying index over the relevant periods.

Based on this review, the other factors considered at the meeting, and their general knowledge of ETF pricing, the Board concluded that the investment advisory fee rate and expense level and the historical performance of the Fund supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided: Based on management’s representations, including information about recent enhancements and initiatives with respect to the iShares business, including with respect to capital markets support and analysis, technology, portfolio management, product design and quality, compliance and risk management, global public policy and other services, the Board expected that there would be no diminution in the scope of services required of or provided by BFA under the Advisory Agreement for the coming year as compared with the scope of services provided by BFA during prior years. In reviewing the scope of these services, the Board considered BFA’s investment philosophy and experience, noting that BFA and its affiliates have committed significant resources over time, including during the past year, to support the iShares funds and their shareholders and have made significant investments into the iShares business. The Board also considered BFA’s compliance program and its compliance record with respect to the Fund. In that regard, the Board noted that BFA reports to the Board about portfolio management and compliance matters on a periodic basis in connection with regularly scheduled meetings of the Board, and on other occasions as necessary and appropriate, and has provided information and made relevant officers and other employees of BFA (and its affiliates) available as needed to provide further assistance with these matters. The Board also reviewed the background and experience of the persons responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund, as well as the resources available to them in managing the Fund. In addition to the above considerations, the Board reviewed and considered detailed presentations regarding BFA’s investment performance, investment and risk management processes and strategies, provided at the May 3, 2022 meeting and throughout the year, and matters related to BFA’s portfolio compliance program.

Based on review of this information, and the performance information discussed above, the Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund under the Advisory Agreement supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Costs of Services Provided to the Fund and Profits Realized by BFA and its Affiliates: The Board reviewed information about the estimated profitability to BlackRock in managing the Fund, based on the fees payable to BFA and its affiliates (including fees under the Advisory Agreement), and other sources of revenue and expense to BFA and its affiliates from the Fund’s operations for the last calendar year. The Board reviewed BlackRock’s methodology for calculating estimated profitability of the iShares funds, noting that the 15(c) Committee and the Board had focused on the methodology and profitability presentation. The Board recognized that profitability may be affected by numerous factors, including, among other things, fee waivers by BFA, the types of funds managed, expense allocations and business mix. The Board thus recognized that calculating and comparing profitability at individual fund levels is challenging. The Board discussed with management the sources of direct and ancillary revenue,

 

 

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including the revenues to BTC, a BlackRock affiliate, from securities lending by the Fund. The Board also discussed BFA’s estimated profit margin as reflected in the Fund’s profitability analysis and reviewed information regarding potential economies of scale (as discussed below).

Based on this review, the Board concluded that the information considered with respect to the profits realized by BFA and its affiliates under the Advisory Agreement and from other relationships between the Fund and BFA and/or its affiliates, if any, as well as the other factors considered at the meeting, supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Economies of Scale: The Board reviewed information and considered the extent to which economies of scale might be realized as the assets of the Fund increase, noting that the issue of potential economies of scale had been focused on by the 15(c) Committee and the Board during their meetings and addressed by management. The 15(c) Committee and the Board received information regarding BlackRock’s historical estimated profitability, including BFA’s and its affiliates’ estimated costs in providing services. The estimated cost information distinguished, among other things, between fixed and variable costs, and showed how the level and nature of fixed and variable costs may impact the existence or size of scale benefits, with the Board recognizing that potential economies of scale are difficult to measure. The 15(c) Committee and the Board reviewed information provided by BFA regarding the sharing of scale benefits with the iShares funds through various means, including, as applicable, through relatively low fee rates established at inception, breakpoints, waivers, or other fee reductions, as well as through additional investment in the iShares business and the provision of improved or additional infrastructure and services to the iShares funds and their shareholders. The Board noted that the Advisory Agreement for the Fund already provided for breakpoints in the Fund’s investment advisory fee rate as the assets of the Fund, on an aggregated basis with the assets of certain other iShares funds, increase. The Board noted that it would continue to assess the appropriateness of adding new or revised breakpoints in the future.

The Board concluded that this review of potential economies of scale and the sharing of related benefits, as well as the other factors considered at the meeting, supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Fees and Services Provided for Other Comparable Funds/Accounts Managed by BFA and its Affiliates: The Board received and considered information regarding the investment advisory/management fee rates for other funds/accounts in the U.S. for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory/management services, including open-end funds registered under the 1940 Act (including sub-advised funds), collective trust funds, and institutional separate accounts (collectively, the “Other Accounts”). The Board acknowledged BFA’s representation that the iShares funds are fundamentally different investment vehicles from the Other Accounts.

The Board received detailed information regarding how the Other Accounts generally differ from the Fund, including in terms of the types of services and generally more extensive services provided to the Fund, as well as other significant differences. In that regard, the Board considered that the pricing of services to institutional clients is typically based on a number of factors beyond the nature and extent of the specific services to be provided and often depends on the overall relationship between the client and its affiliates and the adviser and its affiliates. In addition, the Board considered the relative complexity and inherent risks and challenges of managing and providing other services to the Fund, as a publicly traded investment vehicle, as compared to the Other Accounts, particularly those that are institutional clients, in light of differing regulatory requirements and client-imposed mandates. The Board noted that BFA and its affiliates manage Other Accounts with substantially the same investment objective and strategy as the Fund and that track the same index as the Fund. The Board also acknowledged management’s assertion that, for certain iShares funds, and for client segmentation purposes, BlackRock has launched an iShares fund that may provide a similar investment exposure at a lower investment advisory fee rate.

The Board considered the “all-inclusive” nature of the Fund’s advisory fee structure, and the Fund’s expenses borne by BFA under this arrangement and noted that the investment advisory fee rate under the Advisory Agreement for the Fund was generally higher than the investment advisory/management fee rates for certain of the Other Accounts (particularly institutional clients) and concluded that the differences appeared to be consistent with the factors discussed.

Other Benefits to BFA and/or its Affiliates: The Board reviewed other benefits or ancillary revenue received by BFA and/or its affiliates in connection with the services provided to the Fund by BFA, both direct and indirect, including, but not limited to, payment of revenue to BTC, the Fund’s securities lending agent, for loaning portfolio securities (which was included in the profit margins reviewed by the Board pursuant to BFA’s estimated profitability methodology), payment of advisory fees or other fees to BFA (or its affiliates) in connection with any investments by the Fund in other funds for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory services or other services, and BlackRock’s profile in the investment community. The Board also noted the revenue received by BFA and/or its affiliates pursuant to an agreement that permits a service provider to use certain portions of BlackRock’s technology platform to service accounts managed by BFA and/or its affiliates, including the iShares funds. The Board noted that BFA generally does not use soft dollars or consider the value of research or other services that may be provided to BFA (including its affiliates) in selecting brokers for portfolio transactions for the Fund. The Board concluded that any such ancillary benefits would not be disadvantageous to the Fund and thus would not alter the Board’s conclusion with respect to the appropriateness of approving the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Conclusion: Based on a review of the factors described above, as well as such other factors as deemed appropriate by the Board, the Board, including all of the Independent Board Members, determined that the Fund’s investment advisory fee rate under the Advisory Agreement does not constitute a fee that is so disproportionately large as to bear no reasonable relationship to the services rendered and that could not have been the product of arm’s-length bargaining, and concluded to approve the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

 

 

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Supplemental Information (unaudited)

 

Section 19(a) Notices

The amounts and sources of distributions reported are estimates and are being provided pursuant to regulatory requirements and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources for tax reporting purposes will depend upon each Fund’s investment experience during the year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. Shareholders will receive a Form 1099-DIV each calendar year that will inform them how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

July 31, 2022

 

       
    Total Cumulative Distributions
for the Fiscal Year
          % Breakdown of the Total Cumulative
Distributions for the Fiscal Year
 
iShares ETF  

Net

Investment

Income

   

Net Realized

Capital Gains

   

Return of

Capital

   

Total Per

Share

   

  

   

Net

Investment

Income

   

Net Realized

Capital Gains

   

Return of

Capital

   

Total Per

Share

 

Currency Hedged MSCI ACWI ex U.S.

  $ 1.028378     $     $     $ 1.028378         100             100

Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE

    1.385546                   1.385546         100                   100  

Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small-Cap

    1.331419                   1.331419         100                   100  

MSCI ACWI ex U.S.(a)

    1.588662             0.152584       1.741246         91             9       100  

MSCI EAFE(a)

    2.739935             0.273008       3.012943         91             9       100  

MSCI EAFE Small-Cap(a)

    2.175093             0.403518       2.578611               84             16       100  

 

  (a) 

The Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its net investment income and net realized capital gains; therefore, a portion of the distribution may be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the shareholder’s investment in the Fund is returned to the shareholder. A return of capital does not necessarily reflect the Fund’s investment performance and should not be confused with “yield” or “income”. When distributions exceed total return performance, the difference will incrementally reduce the Fund’s net asset value per share.

 

Premium/Discount Information

Information on the Fund’s net asset value, market price, premiums and discounts, and bid-ask spreads can be found at iShares.com.

Regulation under the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (applicable to iShares MSCI EAFE ETF and iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF only)

The Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive and the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Regulations 2013 (as amended) and the “Guidelines on sound remuneration policies under the AIFMD” issued by the European Securities and Markets Authority (together the “Regulations”) impose detailed and prescriptive obligations on fund managers established in the European Union (the “EU”) and the UK. These do not currently apply to managers established outside of the EU or UK, such as BFA (the “Company”). Rather, non-EU and non-UK managers are only required to comply with certain disclosure, reporting and transparency obligations of the Regulations if such managers market a fund to EU investors.

The Company has registered the iShares MSCI EAFE ETF and iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF (each a “Fund”, collectively the “Funds) to be marketed to United Kingdom and EU investors in the Netherlands, Finland and Sweden.

Report on Remuneration

The Company is required under the Regulations to make quantitative disclosures of remuneration. These disclosures are made in line with BlackRock’s interpretation of currently available regulatory guidance on quantitative remuneration disclosures. As market or regulatory practice develops BlackRock may consider it appropriate to make changes to the way in which quantitative remuneration disclosures are calculated. Where such changes are made, this may result in disclosures in relation to a fund not being comparable to the disclosures made in the prior year, or in relation to other BlackRock fund disclosures in that same year.

Disclosures are provided in relation to (a) the staff of the Company; (b) staff who are senior management; and (c) staff who have the ability to materially affect the risk profile of the Funds.

All individuals included in the aggregated figures disclosed are rewarded in line with BlackRock’s remuneration policy for their responsibilities across the relevant BlackRock business area. As all individuals have a number of areas of responsibilities, only the portion of remuneration for those individuals’ services attributable to the Funds is included in the aggregate figures disclosed.

BlackRock has a clear and well defined pay-for-performance philosophy, and compensation programmes which support that philosophy.

BlackRock operates a total compensation model for remuneration which includes a base salary, which is contractual, and a discretionary bonus scheme. Although all employees are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus, there is no contractual obligation to make a discretionary bonus award to any employees. For senior management, a significant percentage of variable remuneration is deferred over time. All employees are subject to a claw-back policy.

 

 

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Remuneration decisions for employees are made once annually in January following the end of the performance year, based on BlackRock’s full-year financial results and other non-financial goals and objectives. Alongside financial performance, individual total compensation is also based on strategic and operating results and other considerations such as management and leadership capabilities. No set formulas are established and no fixed benchmarks are used in determining annual incentive awards.

Annual incentive awards are paid from a bonus pool which is reviewed throughout the year by BlackRock’s independent compensation committee, taking into account both actual and projected financial information together with information provided by the Enterprise Risk and Regulatory Compliance departments in relation to any activities, incidents or events that warrant consideration in making compensation decisions. Individuals are not involved in setting their own remuneration.

Each of the control functions (Enterprise Risk, Legal & Compliance, and Internal Audit) each have their own organisational structures which are independent of the business units. Functional bonus pools for those control functions are determined with reference to the performance of each individual function and the remuneration of the senior members of control functions is directly overseen by BlackRock’s independent remuneration committee.

Members of staff and senior management of the Company typically provide both AIFMD and non-AIFMD related services in respect of multiple funds, clients and functions of the Company and across the broader BlackRock group. Therefore, the figures disclosed are a sum of each individual’s portion of remuneration attributable to the Funds according to an objective apportionment methodology which acknowledges the multiple-service nature of the Company. Accordingly the figures are not representative of any individual’s actual remuneration or their remuneration structure.

The amount of total & aggregate remuneration awarded by the Company to its staff which has been attributed to the Funds in respect of the Company’s financial year ending December 31, 2021 were as follows:

 

             
iShares ETF  

Total

Remuneration

    

Fixed

Remuneration

    

Variable

Remuneration

    

No. of

Beneficiaries

    

Senior Management

Remuneration

    

Risk Taker

Remuneration

 

MSCI EAFE

    $5,084,779        $2,377,467        $2,707,312        661        $622,387        $64,323  

MSCI EAFE Small-Cap

    1,360,383        636,068        724,315        661        166,514        17,209  

Disclosures Under the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (applicable to iShares MSCI EAFE ETF and iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF only)

Each Fund is registered under the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive to be marketed to European Union (“EU”) investors, as noted above. As a result, certain disclosures are required under the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (“SFDR”).

Each Fund has not been categorized under the SFDR as an “Article 8” or “Article 9” product. In addition, each Fund’s investments do not take into account the criteria for environmentally sustainable economic activities under the EU sustainable investment taxonomy regulation.

 

 

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Trustee and Officer Information (unaudited)

 

The Board of Trustees has responsibility for the overall management and operations of the Funds, including general supervision of the duties performed by BFA and other service providers. Each Trustee serves until he or she resigns, is removed, dies, retires or becomes incapacitated. Each officer shall hold office until his or her successor is elected and qualifies or until his or her death, resignation or removal. Trustees who are not “interested persons” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust are referred to as independent trustees (“Independent Trustees”).

The registered investment companies advised by BFA or its affiliates (the “BlackRock-advised Funds”) are organized into one complex of open-end equity, multi-asset, index and money market funds and ETFs (the “BlackRock Multi-Asset Complex”), one complex of closed-end funds and open-end non-index fixed-income funds (including ETFs) (the “BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex”) and one complex of ETFs (“Exchange-Traded Fund Complex”) (each, a “BlackRock Fund Complex”). Each Fund is included in the Exchange-Traded Fund Complex. Each Trustee also serves as a Director of iShares, Inc. and a Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust and, as a result, oversees all of the funds within the Exchange-Traded Fund Complex, which consists of 384 funds as of July 31, 2022. With the exception of Robert S. Kapito, Salim Ramji and Charles Park, the address of each Trustee and officer is c/o BlackRock, Inc., 400 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94105. The address of Mr. Kapito, Mr. Ramji and Mr. Park is c/o BlackRock, Inc., Park Avenue Plaza, 55 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10055. The Board has designated John E. Kerrigan as its Independent Board Chair. Additional information about the Funds’ Trustees and officers may be found in the Funds’ combined Statement of Additional Information, which is available without charge, upon request, by calling toll-free 1-800-iShares (1-800-474-2737).

 

Interested Trustees
       
Name (Age)    Position(s)   

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

       Other Directorships Held by Trustee    
Robert S. Kapito(a)
(65)
   Trustee (since 2009).    President, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2006); Vice Chairman of BlackRock, Inc. and Head of BlackRock’s Portfolio Management Group (since its formation in 1998) and BlackRock, Inc.’s predecessor entities (since 1988); Trustee, University of Pennsylvania (since 2009); President of Board of Directors, Hope & Heroes Children’s Cancer Fund (since 2002).    Director of BlackRock, Inc. (since 2006); Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2009); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011).
Salim Ramji(b)
(52)
   Trustee (since 2019).    Senior Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2014); Global Head of BlackRock’s ETF and Index Investments Business (since 2019); Head of BlackRock’s U.S. Wealth Advisory Business (2015-2019); Global Head of Corporate Strategy, BlackRock, Inc. (2014-2015); Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company (2010-2014).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2019); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2019).

(a) Robert S. Kapito is deemed to be an “interested person” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust due to his affiliations with BlackRock, Inc. and its affiliates.

 

(b) Salim Ramji is deemed to be an “interested person” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust due to his affiliations with BlackRock, Inc. and its affiliates.

Independent Trustees
       
Name (Age)    Position(s)   

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

   Other Directorships Held by Trustee
John E. Kerrigan
(67)
   Trustee (since 2005); Independent Board Chair (since 2022).    Chief Investment Officer, Santa Clara University (since 2002).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2005); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011); Independent Board Chair of iShares, Inc. and iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2022).
Jane D. Carlin
(66)
   Trustee (since 2015); Risk Committee Chair (since 2016).    Consultant (since 2012); Member of the Audit Committee (2012-2018), Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee (2017-2018) and Director of PHH Corporation (mortgage solutions) (2012-2018); Managing Director and Global Head of Financial Holding Company Governance & Assurance and the Global Head of Operational Risk Management of Morgan Stanley (2006-2012).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2015); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2015); Member of the Audit Committee (since 2016), Chair of the Audit Committee (since 2020) and Director of The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (since 2016).
Richard L. Fagnani
(67)
   Trustee (since 2017); Audit Committee Chair (since 2019).    Partner, KPMG LLP (2002-2016).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2017); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2017).

 

 

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Independent Trustees (continued)
       
Name (Age)    Position(s)   

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

       Other Directorships Held by Trustee    
Cecilia H. Herbert
(73)
   Trustee (since 2005); Nominating and Governance and Equity Plus Committee Chairs (since 2022).    Chair of the Finance Committee (since 2019) and Trustee and Member of the Finance, Audit and Quality Committees of Stanford Health Care (since 2016); Trustee of WNET, New York’s public media company (since 2011) and Member of the Audit Committee (since 2018) and Investment Committee (since 2011); Chair (1994-2005) and Member (since 1992) of the Investment Committee, Archdiocese of San Francisco; Trustee of Forward Funds (14 portfolios) (2009-2018); Trustee of Salient MF Trust (4 portfolios) (2015-2018); Director (1998-2013) and President (2007-2011) of the Board of Directors, Catholic Charities CYO; Trustee (2002-2011) and Chair of the Finance and Investment Committee (2006-2010) of the Thacher School; Director of the Senior Center of Jackson Hole (since 2020).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2005); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011); Trustee of Thrivent Church Loan and Income Fund (since 2019).
Drew E. Lawton
(63)
   Trustee (since 2017); 15(c) Committee Chair (since 2017).    Senior Managing Director of New York Life Insurance Company (2010-2015).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2017); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2017).
John E. Martinez
(61)
   Trustee (since 2003); Securities Lending Committee Chair (since 2019).    Director of Real Estate Equity Exchange, Inc. (since 2005); Director of Cloudera Foundation (2017-2020); and Director of Reading Partners (2012-2016).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2003); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011).
Madhav V. Rajan
(57)
   Trustee (since 2011); Fixed Income Plus Committee Chair (since 2019).    Dean, and George Pratt Shultz Professor of Accounting, University of Chicago Booth School of Business (since 2017); Advisory Board Member (since 2016) and Director (since 2020) of C.M. Capital Corporation; Chair of the Board for the Center for Research in Security Prices, LLC (since 2020); Robert K. Jaedicke Professor of Accounting, Stanford University Graduate School of Business (2001-2017); Professor of Law (by courtesy), Stanford Law School (2005-2017); Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Head of MBA Program, Stanford University Graduate School of Business (2010-2016).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2011); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011).
Officers
     
Name (Age)    Position(s)   

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

Armando Senra
(51)
   President (since 2019).    Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2007); Head of U.S., Canada and Latam iShares, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2019); Head of Latin America Region, BlackRock, Inc. (2006-2019); Managing Director, Bank of America Merrill Lynch (1994-2006).
Trent Walker
(48)
   Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (since 2020).    Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since September 2019); Chief Financial Officer of iShares Delaware Trust Sponsor LLC, BlackRock Funds, BlackRock Funds II, BlackRock Funds IV, BlackRock Funds V and BlackRock Funds VI (since 2021); Executive Vice President of PIMCO (2016-2019); Senior Vice President of PIMCO (2008-2015); Treasurer (2013-2019) and Assistant Treasurer (2007-2017) of PIMCO Funds, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, PIMCO ETF Trust, PIMCO Equity Series, PIMCO Equity Series VIT, PIMCO Managed Accounts Trust, 2 PIMCO-sponsored interval funds and 21 PIMCO-sponsored closed-end funds.
Charles Park
(54)
   Chief Compliance Officer (since 2006).    Chief Compliance Officer of BlackRock Advisors, LLC and the BlackRock-advised Funds in the BlackRock Multi-Asset Complex and the BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex (since 2014); Chief Compliance Officer of BFA (since 2006).
Marisa Rolland
(41)
   Secretary (since 2022).    Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2018); Vice President, BlackRock, Inc. (2010-2017).
Rachel Aguirre
(40)
   Executive Vice President (since 2022).    Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2018); Director, BlackRock, Inc. (2009-2018); Head of U.S. iShares Product (since 2022); Head of EII U.S. Product Engineering (since 2021); Co-Head of EII’s Americas Portfolio Engineering (2020-2021); Head of Developed Markets Portfolio Engineering (2016-2019).
Jennifer Hsui
(46)
   Executive Vice President (since 2022).    Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2009); Co-Head of Index Equity (since 2022).
James Mauro
(51)
   Executive Vice President (since 2022).    Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2010); Head of Fixed Income Index Investments in the Americas and Head of San Francisco Core Portfolio Management (since 2020).

 

 

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Trustee and Officer Information (unaudited) (continued)

 

 

Effective March 18, 2022, Rachel Aguirre, Jennifer Hsui, and James Mauro have replaced Scott Radell, Alan Mason, and Marybeth Leithead as Executive Vice Presidents.

Effective June 15, 2022, Marisa Rolland replaced Deepa Damre Smith as Secretary.

 

 

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General Information

 

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To enroll in electronic delivery:

 

   

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A description of the policies and procedures that the iShares Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and information about how the iShares Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent twelve-month period ending June 30 is available without charge, upon request (1) by calling toll-free 1-800-474-2737; (2) on the iShares website at iShares.com; and (3) on the SEC website at sec.gov.

A description of the Trust’s policies and procedures with respect to the disclosure of the Fund’s portfolio securities is available in the Fund Prospectus. The Fund discloses its portfolio holdings daily and provides information regarding its top holdings in Fund fact sheets at iShares.com.

 

 

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Glossary of Terms Used in this Report

 

Portfolio Abbreviations
ADR    American Depositary Receipt
CPO    Certificates of Participation (Ordinary)
GDR    Global Depositary Receipt
JSC    Joint Stock Company
NVDR    Non-Voting Depositary Receipt

 

Currency Abbreviations
AUD    Australian Dollar
BRL    Brazilian Real
CAD    Canadian Dollar
CHF    Swiss Franc
CLP    Chilean Peso
CNY    Chinese Yuan
DKK    Danish Krone
EUR    Euro
GBP    British Pound
HKD    Hong Kong Dollar
ILS    Israeli Shekel
INR    Indian Rupee
JPY    Japanese Yen
KRW    South Korean Won
MXN    Mexican Peso
MYR    Malaysian Ringgit
NOK    Norwegian Krone
NZD    New Zealand Dollar
SEK    Swedish Krona
SGD    Singapore Dollar
THB    Thai Baht
TRY    Turkish Lira
TWD    New Taiwan Dollar
USD    United States Dollar
ZAR    South African Rand

 

Portfolio Abbreviations (continued)
NVS    Non-Voting Shares
PJSC    Public Joint Stock Company
REIT    Real Estate Investment Trust
SDR    Swedish Depositary Receipt
 

 

 

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  JULY 31, 2022

 

   2022 Annual Report

 

iShares Trust

 

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iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF | EFG | Cboe BZX

 

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iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF | EFV | Cboe BZX


The Markets in Review

Dear Shareholder,

The 12-month reporting period as of July 31, 2022 saw the emergence of significant challenges that disrupted the economic recovery and strong financial markets. The U.S. economy shrank in the first half of 2022, ending the run of robust growth that followed the reopening of global economies and the development of COVID-19 vaccines. Changes in consumer spending patterns and a tight labor market led to elevated inflation, which reached a 40-year high. Moreover, while the foremost effect of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been a severe humanitarian crisis, the ongoing war continued to present challenges for both investors and policymakers.

Equity prices fell as interest rates rose, particularly weighing on relatively high-valuation growth stocks and economically sensitive small-capitalization stocks. While both large- and small-capitalization U.S. stocks fell, declines for small-capitalization U.S. stocks were steeper. Both emerging market stocks and international equities from developed markets fell significantly, pressured by rising interest rates and a strengthening U.S. dollar.

The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield (which is inversely related to bond prices) rose notably during the reporting period as investors reacted to higher inflation and attempted to anticipate its impact on future interest rate changes. The corporate bond market also faced inflationary headwinds, and increasing uncertainty led to higher corporate bond spreads (the difference in yield between U.S. Treasuries and similarly-dated corporate bonds).

The U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”), acknowledging that inflation is growing faster than expected, raised interest rates four times while indicating that additional rate hikes were likely. Furthermore, the Fed wound down its bond-buying programs and began to reduce its balance sheet. Continued high inflation and the Fed’s statements led many analysts to anticipate that interest rates have room to rise before peaking, although investors’ inflation expectations began to decline near the end of the period.

The horrific war in Ukraine has significantly clouded the outlook for the global economy, leading to major volatility in energy and metals markets. Sanctions on Russia, Europe’s top energy supplier, and general wartime disruption have magnified supply problems for key commodities. We believe elevated energy prices will continue to exacerbate inflationary pressure while also constraining economic growth. Combating inflation without stifling a recovery, while buffering against ongoing supply and price shocks, will be an especially challenging environment for setting effective monetary policy. Despite the likelihood of more rate increases on the horizon, we believe the Fed will ultimately err on the side of protecting employment, even at the expense of higher inflation. In the meantime, however, we believe that we are likely to see a period of slowing growth paired with relatively high inflation.

In this environment, while we favor an overweight to equities in the long-term, the market’s concerns over excessive rate hikes from central banks moderate our outlook. Furthermore, the energy shock and a deteriorating economic backdrop in China and Europe are likely to challenge corporate earnings, so we are underweight equities overall in the near-term. We take the opposite view on credit, where higher spreads provide near-term opportunities, while the likelihood of higher inflation leads us to take an underweight stance on credit in the long-term. We believe that investment-grade corporates, U.K. gilts, local-currency emerging market debt, and inflation-protected bonds (particularly in Europe) offer strong opportunities for a six- to twelve-month horizon.

Overall, our view is that investors need to think globally, extend their scope across a broad array of asset classes, and be nimble as market conditions change. We encourage you to talk with your financial advisor and visit iShares.com for further insight about investing in today’s markets.

Sincerely,

 

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Rob Kapito

President, BlackRock, Inc.

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Rob Kapito

President, BlackRock, Inc.

Total Returns as of July 31, 2022

 

     6-Month    12-Month

 

U.S. large cap equities
(S&P 500® Index)

 

 

 

(7.81)%

 

 

(4.64)%

 

U.S. small cap equities
(Russell 2000® Index)

 

 

 

(6.42)    

 

 

(14.29)   

 

International equities
(MSCI Europe, Australasia,

Far East Index)

 

 

 

(11.27)    

 

 

(14.32)   

 

Emerging market equities
(MSCI Emerging Markets

Index)

 

 

 

(16.24)    

 

 

(20.09)   

 

3-month Treasury bills
(ICE BofA 3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index)

 

 

 

0.21   

 

 

0.22   

 

U.S. Treasury securities
(ICE BofA 10-Year U.S. Treasury Index)

 

 

 

(6.38)   

 

 

(10.00)   

 

U.S. investment grade bonds (Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index)

 

 

 

(6.14)   

 

 

(9.12)   

 

Tax-exempt municipal bonds
(Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index)

 

 

 

(3.95)   

 

 

(6.93)   

 

U.S. high yield bonds
(Bloomberg U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index)

 

 

 

(6.58)   

 

 

(8.03)   

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Index performance is shown for illustrative purposes only. You cannot invest directly in an index.

 

 

 

 

 

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Table of Contents

 

      Page  

The Markets in Review

     2  

Annual Report:

  

Market Overview

     4  

Fund Summary

     5  

About Fund Performance

     9  

Disclosure of Expenses

     9  

Schedules of Investments

     10  

Financial Statements:

  

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

     24  

Statements of Operations

     25  

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     26  

Financial Highlights

     27  

Notes to Financial Statements

     29  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     38  

Important Tax Information

     39  

Board Review and Approval of Investment Advisory Contract

     40  

Supplemental Information

     44  

Trustee and Officer Information

     45  

General Information

     48  

Glossary of Terms Used in this Report

     49  

 

 

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Market Overview

 

iShares Trust

Global Market Overview

Global equity markets declined during the 12 months ended July 31, 2022 (“reporting period”). The MSCI ACWI, a broad global equity index that includes both developed and emerging markets, returned -10.48% in U.S. dollar terms for the reporting period.

For the first five months of the reporting period, economic recovery supported stocks in most regions of the world. The global economy continued to rebound from the impact of restrictions imposed at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, as mitigation and adaptation allowed most economic activity to continue. However, substantial challenges emerged at the beginning of 2022, which negatively affected stock prices. Inflation rose significantly in many countries, reducing consumers’ purchasing power and leading many central banks to tighten monetary policy. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine presented a further challenge to the global economy, disrupting important commodities markets.

The U.S. economy grew briskly over the final half of 2021, powered primarily by consumer spending. Record-high personal savings rates allowed consumers to spend at an elevated level, releasing pent-up demand for goods and services. Growth subsequently stalled in the first half of 2022, and the economy contracted amid lower inventories and faltering business investment. Despite the economic downturn, unemployment declined substantially, falling to 3.5% in July 2022 — identical to the pre-pandemic rate in February 2020. Although high inflation negatively impacted consumer sentiment, which declined significantly, consumer spending continued to increase.

Rising inflation led to a shift in policy from the U.S. Federal Reserve (“the Fed”). As the reporting period began, the Fed was using accommodative monetary policy to stimulate the economy. Short-term interest rates were kept at near-zero levels, and the Fed used bond-buying programs to stabilize debt markets. However, rising prices led the Fed to tighten monetary policy during the reporting period in an attempt to prevent runaway inflation. The Fed slowed and then ended its bond-buying activities, finally reversing course as it began to reduce its balance sheet in June 2022. In March 2022, the Fed began to raise short-term interest rates, followed by three more increases for a total increase of 225 basis points, the most rapid rise in decades. Interest rates rose significantly in response, leading to higher borrowing costs for businesses.

Stocks declined in Europe and economic growth stalled, with the Eurozone economy slowing substantially beginning in the fourth quarter of 2021. Significantly higher inflation and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine negatively impacted equities. Russia is an important trading partner with many European countries, and new sanctions imposed limits on certain types of trade with Russia. Investors became concerned that the sharp rise in energy prices during the reporting period would constrain economic growth, as Europe relies on imported energy for much of its industrial and heating needs. The European Central Bank (“ECB”) responded to elevated inflation by raising interest rates in July 2022, the first such increase in over a decade.

Despite relatively low inflation by global standards, Asia-Pacific stocks declined significantly. Chinese stocks faced significant headwinds amid regulatory interventions by the Chinese government and strict lockdowns following COVID-19 outbreaks. Japanese stocks also declined amid an economic contraction in the first quarter of 2022 and a sharp decline in the Japanese yen relative to the U.S. dollar. Emerging market stocks declined substantially, as higher interest rates and a strengthening U.S. dollar raised the cost of borrowing in many emerging economies.

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022    iShares® MSCI EAFE Growth ETF

 

Investment Objective

The iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of developed market equities, excluding the U.S. and Canada, that exhibit growth characteristics, as represented by the MSCI EAFE Growth Index (the “Index”). The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index.

Performance

 

      Average Annual Total Returns             Cumulative Total Returns  
     1 Year      5 Years      10 Years            1 Year      5 Years      10 Years  

Fund NAV

    (18.92 )%       4.44      6.70       (18.92 )%       24.27      91.24

Fund Market

    (18.82      4.44        6.80         (18.82      24.25        93.15  

Index

    (19.11      4.56        6.92               (19.11      24.97        95.30  

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT

(AT NET ASSET VALUE)

 

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Past performance is not an indication of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. See “About Fund Performance” for more information.

Expense Example

 

Actual           Hypothetical 5% Return         
 

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a) 
           

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a) 
    

Annualized
Expense
Ratio
 
 
 
  $ 1,000.00        $ 877.10        $ 1.72             $ 1,000.00        $ 1,023.00        $ 1.86        0.37

 

  (a) 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). Other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, may be paid which are not reflected in the tables and examples above. See “Disclosure of Expenses” for more information.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022  (continued)    iShares® MSCI EAFE Growth ETF

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

Growth-oriented stocks in developed markets outside the U.S. and Canada declined during the reporting period, as higher inflation, rising interest rates, and weakening global economies sent markets lower. Rising interest rates typically pressure high-valuation growth-oriented stocks by lowering the current value of future earnings. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine also increased investor uncertainty, as international sanctions on Russia disrupted global economic activity, unsettled commodities markets, and constrained companies that had connections to Russia. The combination of resilient consumer demand and persistent supply chain disruptions contributed to higher inflation in many countries. Inflationary pressure led some of the world’s central banks to adopt less accommodative stances regarding monetary policy. The Chinese government’s imposition of new lockdowns to quell the spread of COVID-19 pressured Asian stocks.

Japanese stocks detracted the most from the Index’s performance, particularly in the industrials and information technology sectors. Several companies in these sectors posted strong earnings but nevertheless detracted from the Index’s return due primarily to the weakness of the Japanese yen relative to the U.S. dollar. The Japanese yen hit a 24-year low in July 2022 against the U.S. dollar, weakening returns from the country as the Bank of Japan continued its low interest rate policy while some other central banks raised interest rates. Japan’s gross domestic product shrank in the first quarter as supply chain disruptions dampened exports and production. Lockdowns in China, Japan’s largest export market, idled factories and warehouses and slowed deliveries of goods.

European stocks, most notably in France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland, also detracted from the Index’s return. The decline of the euro, which reached parity with the U.S. dollar for the first time in 20 years, and a more modest weakening of the Swiss franc against the U.S. dollar devalued returns from the continent for U.S. investors. In addition, the war in Ukraine disrupted supply chains, clouded the outlook for economic growth, and contributed to record-high inflation across the Eurozone as commodities and oil prices soared. Late in the reporting period, the ECB and the Swiss central bank raised interest rates to fight growing inflation.

Portfolio Information

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION

 

 

   

Sector

   

Percent of

Total Investments

 

(a) 

Industrials

    20.3

Health Care

    16.9  

Consumer Discretionary

    14.2  

Information Technology

    13.6  

Consumer Staples

    13.5  

Financials

    9.6  

Materials

    5.4  

Communication Services

    3.7  

Real Estate

    1.2  

Other (each representing less than 1%)

    1.6  

 

  (a)

Excludes money market funds

 

GEOGRAPHIC ALLOCATION

 

 

   

Country/Geographic Region

   

Percent of

Total Investments

 

(a) 

Japan

    21.9

Switzerland

    14.5  

France

    13.6  

United Kingdom

    9.9  

Australia

    7.9  

Netherlands

    6.9  

Germany

    5.1  

Denmark

    4.8  

Sweden

    4.5  

Hong Kong

    3.1  
 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022    iShares® MSCI EAFE Value ETF

 

Investment Objective

The iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of developed market equities, excluding the U.S. and Canada, that exhibit value characteristics, as represented by the MSCI EAFE Value Index (the “Index”). The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index.

Performance

 

    Average Annual Total Returns           Cumulative Total Returns  
     1 Year      5 Years      10 Years            1 Year      5 Years      10 Years  

Fund NAV

    (9.23 )%       0.32      4.31       (9.23 )%       1.63      52.50

Fund Market

    (9.47      0.28        4.34         (9.47      1.40        52.95  

Index

    (9.89      0.27        4.40               (9.89      1.35        53.88  

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT

(AT NET ASSET VALUE)

 

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Past performance is not an indication of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. See “About Fund Performance” for more information.

Expense Example

 

Actual           Hypothetical 5% Return         
 

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a) 
           

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a) 
    

Annualized
Expense
Ratio
 
 
 
  $ 1,000.00        $ 887.20        $ 1.68             $ 1,000.00        $ 1,023.00        $ 1.81        0.36

 

  (a) 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). Other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, may be paid which are not reflected in the tables and examples above. See “Disclosure of Expenses” for more information.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022  (continued)    iShares® MSCI EAFE Value ETF

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

Value-oriented stocks in developed markets outside the U.S. and Canada declined during the reporting period, as higher inflation, rising interest rates, and weakening global economies sent markets lower. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine also increased investor uncertainty, as international sanctions on Russia disrupted global economic activity, unsettled commodities markets, and constrained companies that had connections to Russia. The combination of resilient consumer demand and persistent supply chain disruptions contributed to higher inflation in many countries. Inflationary pressure led some of the world’s central banks to adopt less accommodative stances regarding monetary policy. The Chinese government’s imposition of new lockdowns to quell the spread of COVID-19 pressured Asian stocks.

German stocks detracted the most from the Index’s performance, particularly in the industrials, consumer discretionary, and materials sectors. The weakening euro, which reached parity with the U.S. dollar for the first time in 20 years, devalued returns from Germany for U.S. investors. In addition, the war in Ukraine disrupted supply chains, clouded the economic outlook, and contributed to record-high inflation across the Eurozone as commodities and energy prices soared. Some companies incurred significant costs related to exiting the Russian market, which weighed on earnings. The ECB raised interest rates in July 2022 for the first time in 11 years to fight growing inflation. Similar factors negatively impacted stocks across Europe. In France, the financials and consumer discretionary sectors detracted the most, and in Italy, utilities and financials stocks led the decline.

Japanese stocks also weighed on the Index’s return, most notably in the consumer discretionary sector. The Japanese yen hit a 24-year low in July 2022 against the U.S. dollar, weakening returns from the country as the Bank of Japan continued its low interest rate policy while other central banks raised interest rates. Japan’s gross domestic product shrank in the first quarter as supply chain disruptions dampened exports and production. Lockdowns in China, Japan’s largest export market, idled factories and warehouses and slowed deliveries of goods.

Portfolio Information

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION

 

   

Sector

   
Percent of
Total Investments
 
(a) 

Financials

    25.2

Industrials

    10.5  

Health Care

    9.8  

Materials

    9.4  

Consumer Discretionary

    8.7  

Energy

    8.7  

Consumer Staples

    8.2  

Communication Services

    6.1  

Utilities

    6.1  

Real Estate

    4.7  

Information Technology

    2.6  

 

  (a)

Excludes money market funds

 

GEOGRAPHIC ALLOCATION

 

   

Country/Geographic Region

   
Percent of
Total Investments
 
(a) 

Japan

    22.9

United Kingdom

    20.2  

Germany

    10.1  

Australia

    9.6  

France

    8.6  

Switzerland

    6.7  

Spain

    3.3  

Italy

    3.1  

Hong Kong

    3.0  

Sweden

    2.2  

 

 

 

 

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About Fund Performance

 

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Financial markets have experienced extreme volatility and trading in many instruments has been disrupted. These circumstances may continue for an extended period of time and may continue to affect adversely the value and liquidity of each Fund’s investments. As a result, current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at iShares.com. Performance results assume reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. The investment return and principal value of shares will vary with changes in market conditions. Shares may be worth more or less than their original cost when they are redeemed or sold in the market. Performance for certain funds may reflect a waiver of a portion of investment advisory fees. Without such a waiver, performance would have been lower.

Net asset value or “NAV” is the value of one share of a fund as calculated in accordance with the standard formula for valuing mutual fund shares. Beginning August 10, 2020, the price used to calculate market return (“Market Price”) is the closing price. Prior to August 10, 2020, Market Price was determined using the midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest ask on the primary stock exchange on which shares of a fund are listed for trading, as of the time that such fund’s NAV is calculated. Market and NAV returns assume that dividends and capital gain distributions have been reinvested at Market Price and NAV, respectively.

An index is a statistical composite that tracks a specified financial market or sector. Unlike a fund, an index does not actually hold a portfolio of securities and therefore does not incur the expenses incurred by a fund. These expenses negatively impact fund performance. Also, market returns do not include brokerage commissions that may be payable on secondary market transactions. If brokerage commissions were included, market returns would be lower.

Disclosure of Expenses

Shareholders of each Fund may incur the following charges: (1) transactional expenses, including brokerage commissions on purchases and sales of fund shares and (2) ongoing expenses, including management fees and other fund expenses. The expense examples shown (which are based on a hypothetical investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held through the end of the period) are intended to assist shareholders both in calculating expenses based on an investment in each Fund and in comparing these expenses with similar costs of investing in other funds.

The expense examples provide information about actual account values and actual expenses. Annualized expense ratios reflect contractual and voluntary fee waivers, if any. In order to estimate the expenses a shareholder paid during the period covered by this report, shareholders can divide their account value by $1,000 and then multiply the result by the number under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During the Period.”

The expense examples also provide information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. In order to assist shareholders in comparing the ongoing expenses of investing in a Funds and other funds, compare the 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

The expenses shown in the expense examples are intended to highlight shareholders’ ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional expenses, such as brokerage commissions and other fees paid on purchases and sales of fund shares. Therefore, the hypothetical examples are useful in comparing ongoing expenses only and will not help shareholders determine the relative total expenses of owning different funds. If these transactional expenses were included, shareholder expenses would have been higher.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI EAFE Growth ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Common Stocks

   
Australia — 7.9%            

Ampol Ltd.

    326,133     $ 7,726,580  

APA Group

    817,223       6,700,698  

Aristocrat Leisure Ltd.

    830,706       20,724,495  

ASX Ltd.

    274,883       17,085,287  

Brambles Ltd.

    1,980,499       15,940,445  

Cochlear Ltd.

    90,761       13,680,122  

Coles Group Ltd.

    1,841,472       24,252,806  

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

    1,176,102       83,523,707  

Computershare Ltd.

    750,396       13,257,237  

CSL Ltd.

    663,466       135,092,943  

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd.

    82,147       4,200,164  

Endeavour Group Ltd./Australia

    1,856,936       10,345,796  

Evolution Mining Ltd.

    2,549,904       4,710,382  

Goodman Group

    2,317,073       33,910,504  

IDP Education Ltd.(a)

    289,670       5,828,124  

Macquarie Group Ltd.

    330,371       42,281,993  

Medibank Pvt Ltd.

    1,913,200       4,600,351  

Mineral Resources Ltd.

    235,254       8,964,139  

National Australia Bank Ltd.

    4,450,002       96,104,505  

Newcrest Mining Ltd.

    1,227,976       16,548,519  

Northern Star Resources Ltd.

    1,599,921       8,792,572  

Orica Ltd.

    566,514       6,714,454  

Qantas Airways Ltd.(b)

    649,555       2,093,093  

QBE Insurance Group Ltd.

    1,023,834       8,278,439  

Ramsay Health Care Ltd.

    164,671       8,135,037  

REA Group Ltd.

    73,244       6,461,902  

Reece Ltd.(a)

    315,436       3,406,810  

SEEK Ltd.

    466,380       7,554,020  

Sonic Healthcare Ltd.

    629,188       15,151,800  

Telstra Corp. Ltd.

    1,996,355       5,456,057  

Transurban Group

    4,229,125       43,228,795  

Treasury Wine Estates Ltd.

    997,969       8,602,528  

Washington H Soul Pattinson & Co. Ltd.

    298,115       5,397,270  

Wesfarmers Ltd.

    1,562,459       51,194,769  

WiseTech Global Ltd.

    203,428       7,204,324  

Woolworths Group Ltd.

    1,669,781       43,930,405  
   

 

 

 
          797,081,072  
Austria — 0.1%            

Verbund AG

    94,095       10,347,203  
   

 

 

 
Belgium — 0.8%            

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV

    598,166       32,042,433  

D’ieteren Group

    34,508       5,663,663  

Elia Group SA/NV

    45,752       6,945,690  

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA

    91,546       8,103,201  

Sofina SA

    21,409       5,013,757  

UCB SA

    87,508       6,837,765  

Umicore SA

    287,999       10,432,005  

Warehouses De Pauw CVA

    206,095       7,006,034  
   

 

 

 
      82,044,548  
Denmark — 4.8%            

AP Moller-Maersk A/S, Class A

    2,751       7,369,860  

Carlsberg A/S, Class B

    48,693       6,298,045  

Chr Hansen Holding A/S

    145,885       9,548,583  

Coloplast A/S, Class B

    163,771       19,167,580  

Demant A/S(b)

    133,332       5,079,379  

DSV A/S

    264,443       44,558,884  

Genmab A/S(b)

    90,543       32,217,002  
Security   Shares     Value  
Denmark (continued)            

GN Store Nord A/S

    179,557     $ 6,252,911  

Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B

    2,319,120       270,116,610  

Novozymes A/S, Class B

    283,600       18,116,442  

Orsted A/S(c)

    91,496       10,651,656  

Pandora A/S

    131,382       9,760,593  

Rockwool A/S, Class B

    12,316       3,051,893  

Tryg A/S

    249,660       5,692,583  

Vestas Wind Systems A/S

    1,391,041       36,561,739  
   

 

 

 
      484,443,760  
Finland — 0.8%            

Elisa OYJ

    69,317       3,833,582  

Kesko OYJ, Class B

    377,671       9,340,999  

Kone OYJ, Class B

    162,420       7,422,827  

Neste OYJ

    582,857       29,971,255  

Nokia OYJ

    2,616,328       13,627,353  

Orion OYJ, Class B

    52,132       2,488,651  

Stora Enso OYJ, Class R

    760,744       11,765,429  
   

 

 

 
      78,450,096  
France — 13.5%            

Accor SA(b)

    153,738       3,989,333  

Aeroports de Paris(b)

    26,883       3,714,473  

Air Liquide SA

    720,248       99,021,401  

Airbus SE

    812,412       87,595,631  

BioMerieux

    57,420       6,214,988  

Bureau Veritas SA

    406,595       11,214,137  

Capgemini SE

    225,549       43,020,501  

Cie. de Saint-Gobain

    343,327       16,009,276  

Dassault Aviation SA

    34,759       4,971,323  

Dassault Systemes SE

    918,622       39,401,231  

Edenred

    344,173       17,666,572  

Eiffage SA(a)

    57,803       5,424,175  

EssilorLuxottica SA

    257,412       40,357,655  

Eurofins Scientific SE

    185,753       14,481,000  

Getlink SE

    601,833       12,045,281  

Hermes International

    43,604       59,822,238  

Ipsen SA

    52,368       5,297,397  

Kering SA

    103,198       59,079,922  

La Francaise des Jeux SAEM(c)

    143,370       5,120,893  

Legrand SA

    368,430       30,162,855  

L’Oreal SA

    331,837       125,453,407  

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE

    382,327       265,470,279  

Pernod Ricard SA

    288,459       56,666,138  

Remy Cointreau SA

    31,885       6,299,111  

Safran SA

    470,605       51,726,798  

Sartorius Stedim Biotech

    37,823       15,130,689  

Schneider Electric SE

    744,676       102,991,542  

SEB SA

    12,351       1,039,836  

Sodexo SA

    122,299       9,937,232  

Teleperformance

    80,915       27,058,051  

Thales SA

    147,084       18,291,309  

Ubisoft Entertainment SA(b)

    65,618       2,793,647  

Valeo

    186,604       4,008,258  

Veolia Environnement SA

    916,226       22,915,583  

Vinci SA

    735,818       70,534,587  

Vivendi SE

    996,161       9,456,887  

Wendel SE

    36,484       3,357,974  

Worldline SA/France(b)(c)

    328,968       14,520,031  
   

 

 

 
          1,372,261,641  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI EAFE Growth ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Germany — 4.9%            

adidas AG

    238,064     $ 41,183,042  

Bechtle AG

    111,437       5,154,391  

Beiersdorf AG

    139,049       14,339,390  

Brenntag SE

    211,834       14,880,298  

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG, Bearer

    55,699       8,128,702  

Delivery Hero SE(b)(c)

    144,746       6,983,467  

Deutsche Boerse AG

    267,656       46,723,450  

Deutsche Lufthansa AG, Registered(a)(b)

    541,664       3,334,404  

Deutsche Post AG, Registered

    478,304       19,103,396  

Deutsche Telekom AG, Registered

    2,231,699       42,399,993  

E.ON SE

    1,086,637       9,767,889  

GEA Group AG

    212,403       7,928,491  

HelloFresh SE(b)

    228,741       6,322,339  

Infineon Technologies AG

    1,799,055       49,338,122  

Knorr-Bremse AG

    65,636       3,910,301  

Merck KGaA

    178,029       33,907,514  

MTU Aero Engines AG

    73,718       14,250,675  

Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG in Muenchen, Registered

    96,639       21,908,640  

Nemetschek SE

    80,167       5,366,905  

Puma SE

    145,947       9,854,890  

QIAGEN NV(b)

    318,358       15,955,075  

Rational AG

    7,082       4,936,474  

Rheinmetall AG

    59,657       10,939,726  

SAP SE

    503,290       46,943,221  

Scout24 SE(c)

    111,167       6,355,248  

Siemens Healthineers AG(c)

    389,399       19,954,217  

Symrise AG

    183,048       21,359,066  

Zalando SE(b)(c)

    307,998       8,671,104  
   

 

 

 
      499,900,430  
Hong Kong — 3.1%            

AIA Group Ltd.

    16,760,600       168,387,773  

Budweiser Brewing Co. APAC Ltd.(c)

    2,536,000       7,022,019  

ESR Group Ltd.(b)(c)

    2,969,800       7,722,745  

Futu Holdings Ltd., ADR(b)

    116,405       4,842,448  

Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd.

    3,090,000       18,382,635  

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd.

    1,417,700       65,058,869  

Sands China Ltd.(b)

    3,758,800       8,816,416  

SITC International Holdings Co. Ltd.

    1,344,000       4,576,220  

Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd.

    1,981,500       21,987,954  

WH Group Ltd.(c)

    4,676,500       3,541,686  

Xinyi Glass Holdings Ltd.(a)

    1,114,000       2,197,179  
   

 

 

 
          312,535,944  
Ireland — 0.7%            

Flutter Entertainment PLC, Class DI(b)

    229,142       23,005,721  

James Hardie Industries PLC

    614,901       15,186,030  

Kerry Group PLC, Class A

    219,369       23,154,642  

Kingspan Group PLC

    212,908       13,781,125  
   

 

 

 
      75,127,518  
Israel — 0.7%            

Azrieli Group Ltd.

    20,945       1,678,887  

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.(a)(b)

    142,396       17,742,542  

Elbit Systems Ltd.

    36,755       8,480,605  

ICL Group Ltd.

    979,026       8,921,293  

Israel Discount Bank Ltd., Class A

    603,290       3,430,222  

Kornit Digital Ltd.(a)(b)

    65,620       1,785,520  

Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Ltd.

    107,068       3,980,364  

Nice Ltd.(b)

    87,101       18,595,829  

Tower Semiconductor Ltd.(b)

    151,051       7,200,289  
Security   Shares     Value  
Israel (continued)            

Wix.com Ltd.(a)(b)

    39,816     $ 2,362,283  
   

 

 

 
      74,177,834  
Italy — 1.0%            

Amplifon SpA

    172,754       5,712,652  

Atlantia SpA

    240,572       5,559,772  

DiaSorin SpA

    34,924       4,855,918  

Ferrari NV

    173,603       36,866,721  

FinecoBank Banca Fineco SpA

    297,483       3,697,108  

Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA(c)

    466,882       4,906,171  

Moncler SpA

    281,166       14,094,533  

Nexi SpA(b)(c)

    726,469       6,597,820  

Prysmian SpA

    352,545       11,209,836  

Recordati Industria Chimica e Farmaceutica SpA

    144,871       6,424,926  

Telecom Italia SpA/Milano(a)(b)

    9,103,120       2,019,613  
   

 

 

 
      101,945,070  
Japan — 21.9%            

Advantest Corp.

    261,700       15,565,126  

Aeon Co. Ltd.

    449,900       9,073,094  

Ajinomoto Co. Inc.

    642,200       16,900,121  

ANA Holdings Inc.(b)

    111,000       2,072,223  

Asahi Intecc Co. Ltd.

    298,200       5,516,707  

Astellas Pharma Inc.

    897,800       14,060,791  

Azbil Corp.

    157,900       4,753,286  

Bandai Namco Holdings Inc.

    274,900       21,475,848  

Capcom Co. Ltd.

    241,200       6,704,764  

Chubu Electric Power Co. Inc.

    312,100       3,329,299  

Chugai Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    925,500       25,999,872  

CyberAgent Inc.

    587,500       5,862,309  

Daifuku Co. Ltd.

    140,400       8,952,820  

Daiichi Sankyo Co. Ltd.

    2,414,100       64,009,145  

Daikin Industries Ltd.

    343,900       60,312,573  

Denso Corp.

    594,500       32,516,214  

Disco Corp.

    38,800       9,479,992  

East Japan Railway Co.

    143,900       7,512,582  

Eisai Co. Ltd.

    347,300       15,904,545  

FANUC Corp.

    263,700       45,477,824  

Fast Retailing Co. Ltd.

    80,400       48,689,459  

Fuji Electric Co. Ltd.

    60,800       2,746,086  

Fujitsu Ltd.

    270,200       36,223,646  

GLP J-Reit

    2,949       3,878,389  

GMO Payment Gateway Inc.

    58,000       4,819,969  

Hakuhodo DY Holdings Inc.

    162,900       1,675,532  

Hamamatsu Photonics KK

    194,800       8,851,882  

Hankyu Hanshin Holdings Inc.

    315,800       9,160,324  

Hikari Tsushin Inc.

    8,500       936,600  

Hirose Electric Co. Ltd.

    27,600       3,965,166  

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd.

    147,800       3,260,743  

Hitachi Metals Ltd.(b)

    193,600       2,976,959  

Hoshizaki Corp.

    76,600       2,285,132  

Hoya Corp.

    508,200       50,917,389  

Ibiden Co. Ltd.

    151,900       4,482,803  

Isuzu Motors Ltd.

    282,600       3,099,727  

Ito En Ltd.

    73,400       3,458,703  

ITOCHU Corp.

    1,061,300             30,894,083  

Itochu Techno-Solutions Corp.

    134,200       3,596,519  

Japan Airlines Co. Ltd.(b)

    65,600       1,136,403  

Japan Exchange Group Inc.

    753,700       11,984,381  

JSR Corp.

    163,800       4,536,923  

Kakaku.com Inc.

    182,500       3,574,562  
 

 

 

C H E D U L E   O F   I N V E S  T M E N T S

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI EAFE Growth ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Japan (continued)

   

Kao Corp.

    229,600     $ 9,986,313  

Keio Corp.

    142,211       5,445,273  

Keisei Electric Railway Co. Ltd.

    192,000       5,264,031  

Keyence Corp.

    267,448       106,000,901  

Kikkoman Corp.

    200,800       11,906,378  

Kintetsu Group Holdings Co. Ltd.

    83,400       2,756,115  

Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    73,500       4,896,562  

Kobe Bussan Co. Ltd.

    207,000       5,900,566  

Koei Tecmo Holdings Co. Ltd.

    81,850       2,857,411  

Koito Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    144,200       4,740,098  

Komatsu Ltd.

    1,274,600       29,466,676  

Konami Group Corp.

    125,300       7,405,910  

Kose Corp.

    45,900       4,097,121  

Kubota Corp.

    492,400       8,175,484  

Kurita Water Industries Ltd.

    143,900       5,836,519  

Kyowa Kirin Co. Ltd.

    184,400       4,347,272  

Lasertec Corp.

    105,700       15,133,075  

M3 Inc.

    608,400       21,196,601  

Makita Corp.

    109,200       2,668,679  

McDonald’s Holdings Co. Japan Ltd.

    119,000       4,466,717  

MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc.

    499,400       8,983,269  

MISUMI Group Inc.

    389,900       9,700,049  

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.

    440,500       16,356,849  

Mitsui & Co. Ltd.

    962,200       21,228,309  

Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd.

    1,254,300       28,032,869  

MonotaRO Co. Ltd.

    345,900       6,176,160  

Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    792,100       46,267,112  

NEC Corp.

    331,100       12,222,368  

Nexon Co. Ltd.

    679,500       15,426,078  

Nidec Corp.

    616,600       42,850,029  

Nihon M&A Center Holdings Inc.

    419,500       5,613,764  

Nintendo Co. Ltd.

    151,400           67,702,000  

Nippon Paint Holdings Co. Ltd.

    1,145,700       8,757,930  

Nippon Prologis REIT Inc.

    1,469       3,820,143  

Nippon Sanso Holdings Corp.

    237,800       4,009,945  

Nippon Shinyaku Co. Ltd.

    66,400       4,109,601  

Nissan Chemical Corp.

    176,400       9,019,884  

Nissin Foods Holdings Co. Ltd.

    86,300       6,250,370  

Nitori Holdings Co. Ltd.

    110,200       11,659,003  

Nitto Denko Corp.

    197,000       12,685,867  

Nomura Research Institute Ltd.

    463,170       13,915,618  

NTT Data Corp.

    870,100       13,168,963  

Obic Co. Ltd.

    95,400       15,251,563  

Odakyu Electric Railway Co. Ltd.

    406,400       5,828,757  

Olympus Corp.

    1,697,900       36,338,719  

Omron Corp.

    256,400       14,339,938  

Ono Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    507,400       14,267,529  

Open House Group Co. Ltd.

    113,500       4,951,461  

Oracle Corp. Japan

    53,800       3,355,409  

Oriental Land Co. Ltd./Japan

    274,200       41,631,430  

Otsuka Corp.

    79,800       2,488,618  

Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd.

    535,900       19,143,929  

Pan Pacific International Holdings Corp.

    524,300       8,163,597  

Persol Holdings Co. Ltd.

    242,900       5,028,462  

Rakuten Group Inc.

    606,200       3,005,259  

Recruit Holdings Co. Ltd.

    1,985,200       74,192,942  

Renesas Electronics Corp.(b)

    1,606,200       15,298,810  

Rohm Co. Ltd.

    120,000       8,905,273  

SCSK Corp.

    140,800       2,479,523  

Secom Co. Ltd.

    186,100       12,429,631  
Security   Shares     Value  

Japan (continued)

   

Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd.

    182,200     $ 2,563,456  

SG Holdings Co. Ltd.

    398,500       7,605,186  

Shimadzu Corp.

    325,400       11,577,383  

Shimano Inc.

    100,000       16,704,621  

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd.

    517,500       66,288,765  

Shionogi & Co. Ltd.

    181,300       9,299,139  

Shiseido Co. Ltd.

    549,000       22,582,136  

SMC Corp.

    78,900       38,884,782  

Sony Group Corp.

    1,735,300       147,201,870  

Square Enix Holdings Co. Ltd.

    117,900       5,470,535  

SUMCO Corp.

    480,900       6,729,099  

Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd.

    223,000       7,011,968  

Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd.

    94,600       3,732,674  

Sysmex Corp.

    231,300       16,193,735  

T&D Holdings Inc.

    367,100       4,154,852  

TDK Corp.

    533,500       16,802,394  

Terumo Corp.

    886,500       30,268,293  

TIS Inc.

    312,700       8,866,334  

Tobu Railway Co. Ltd.

    260,400       6,183,167  

Toho Co. Ltd./Tokyo

    98,300       3,903,566  

Tokio Marine Holdings Inc.

    865,400       50,660,446  

Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings Inc.(b)

    742,900       2,923,582  

Tokyo Electron Ltd.

    205,700       70,800,591  

Tokyu Corp.

    732,600       8,982,831  

Toshiba Corp.

    535,000       21,703,625  

TOTO Ltd.

    96,100       3,273,344  

Trend Micro Inc/Japan

    91,400       5,311,638  

Unicharm Corp.

    555,400       20,117,831  

USS Co. Ltd.

    150,300       2,949,264  

Welcia Holdings Co. Ltd.

    127,400       2,845,467  

Yakult Honsha Co. Ltd.

    176,400       10,742,670  

Yamaha Corp.

    193,600       8,257,824  

Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd.

    143,800       2,777,803  

Yamato Holdings Co. Ltd.

    402,400       7,041,598  

Yaskawa Electric Corp.

    329,400       11,536,870  

Yokogawa Electric Corp.

    204,400       3,624,680  

Z Holdings Corp.

    2,391,000       8,450,364  

ZOZO Inc.

    172,200       3,719,810  
   

 

 

 
          2,217,979,440  
Netherlands — 6.9%            

Adyen NV(b)(c)

    29,813       53,626,784  

Akzo Nobel NV

    250,418       16,853,252  

Argenx SE(b)

    43,359       15,839,104  

ASM International NV

    64,243       19,733,628  

ASML Holding NV

    559,786       321,741,413  

Davide Campari-Milano NV

    723,608       8,033,395  

Euronext NV(c)

    124,291       10,127,052  

Heineken Holding NV

    49,108       3,880,453  

Heineken NV

    357,076       35,202,982  

IMCD NV

    78,801       12,619,892  

JDE Peet’s NV

    139,879       4,056,826  

Just Eat Takeaway.com NV(b)(c)

    88,681       1,625,457  

Koninklijke DSM NV

    240,697       38,547,397  

Koninklijke Philips NV

    610,208       12,629,017  

OCI NV

    146,343       5,080,537  

Prosus NV, Class N

    1,143,127       74,571,877  

Universal Music Group NV

    1,004,767       22,744,406  

Wolters Kluwer NV

    361,510       39,260,803  
   

 

 

 
      696,174,275  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI EAFE Growth ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

New Zealand — 0.3%

   

Auckland International Airport Ltd.(b)

    1,730,946     $ 8,127,993  

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp. Ltd.

    797,600       10,666,005  

Xero Ltd.(b)

    185,753       12,237,164  
   

 

 

 
      31,031,162  
Norway — 0.4%            

Adevinta ASA(b)

    406,921       3,094,372  

Aker BP ASA

    412,290       14,325,572  

Kongsberg Gruppen ASA

    124,298       4,580,223  

Mowi ASA

    570,007       13,152,962  

Salmar ASA

    81,691       5,851,421  
   

 

 

 
      41,004,550  
Portugal — 0.1%            

Jeronimo Martins SGPS SA

    391,726       9,067,260  
   

 

 

 
Singapore — 1.4%            

Capitaland Investment Ltd/Singapore

    3,591,000       10,217,573  

DBS Group Holdings Ltd.

    1,248,500       28,488,706  

Genting Singapore Ltd.

    8,396,100       4,903,641  

Grab Holdings Ltd., Class A(a)(b)

    1,509,133       4,451,942  

Sea Ltd., ADR(a)(b)

    495,295       37,800,914  

Singapore Airlines Ltd.(a)(b)

    1,206,800       4,774,281  

Singapore Exchange Ltd.

    657,000       4,709,764  

Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd.

    2,161,100       6,301,248  

Singapore Telecommunications Ltd.

    11,388,800       21,537,050  

United Overseas Bank Ltd.

    570,900       11,390,216  

Venture Corp. Ltd.(a)

    382,600       4,874,408  
   

 

 

 
          139,449,743  
Spain — 1.4%            

Acciona SA

    34,189       7,035,087  

Aena SME SA(b)(c)

    103,572       13,100,785  

Amadeus IT Group SA(b)

    402,034       23,442,684  

Cellnex Telecom SA(c)

    748,878       33,496,626  

EDP Renovaveis SA

    259,586       6,751,645  

Ferrovial SA

    432,744       11,588,072  

Industria de Diseno Textil SA

    1,503,161       36,507,203  

Repsol SA

    702,544       8,752,472  

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy SA(b)

    330,489       6,080,752  
   

 

 

 
      146,755,326  
Sweden — 4.5%            

Alfa Laval AB

    405,734       12,132,181  

Assa Abloy AB, Class B

    1,380,628       32,618,746  

Atlas Copco AB, Class A

    3,701,085       43,263,313  

Atlas Copco AB, Class B

    2,163,409       22,472,818  

Embracer Group AB(a)(b)

    884,890       6,743,325  

Epiroc AB, Class A

    909,700       16,085,028  

Epiroc AB, Class B

    539,678       8,572,019  

EQT AB

    448,985       12,186,932  

Evolution AB(c)

    251,750       24,427,499  

Fastighets AB Balder, Class B(b)

    875,520       5,592,887  

Getinge AB, Class B

    316,779       7,148,409  

Hexagon AB, Class B

    2,683,181       31,593,228  

Holmen AB, Class B

    84,968       3,491,499  

Industrivarden AB, Class A

    114,281       2,981,824  

Industrivarden AB, Class C

    135,372       3,492,631  

Indutrade AB

    373,288       8,773,595  

Investment AB Latour, Class B

    205,676       5,117,492  

Investor AB, Class A

    688,734       14,160,559  

Investor AB, Class B

    2,508,840       46,819,268  

Kinnevik AB, Class B(b)

    329,926       5,942,585  
Security   Shares     Value  

Sweden (continued)

   

L E Lundbergforetagen AB, Class B

    37,323     $ 1,771,330  

Lifco AB, Class B

    323,291       6,293,181  

Nibe Industrier AB, Class B

    2,085,139       21,005,909  

Sagax AB, Class B

    263,721       6,796,642  

Sandvik AB

    1,470,834       27,101,851  

Sinch AB(a)(b)(c)

    778,326       1,973,354  

Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA, Class B

    413,659       6,047,520  

Swedish Match AB

    2,177,964       22,800,060  

Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB(b)

    234,452       5,148,796  

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Class B

    4,022,358       30,595,034  

Volvo AB, Class A

    278,063       5,181,294  

Volvo Car AB, Class B(a)(b)

    825,930       6,149,690  
   

 

 

 
      454,480,499  
Switzerland — 14.5%            

ABB Ltd., Registered

    1,470,303       44,696,623  

Alcon Inc.

    688,134       54,158,954  

Bachem Holding AG, Class A

    43,279       2,918,453  

Barry Callebaut AG, Registered

    4,920       10,901,058  

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG, Participation Certificates, NVS

    1,469       16,245,174  

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG, Registered

    149       17,182,991  

Cie. Financiere Richemont SA, Class A, Registered

    719,486       86,753,823  

Clariant AG, Registered

    195,352       3,660,025  

Credit Suisse Group AG, Registered

    1,449,388       8,430,460  

EMS-Chemie Holding AG, Registered

    9,694       7,697,857  

Geberit AG, Registered

    49,244       25,935,665  

Givaudan SA, Registered

    12,726       44,484,454  

Kuehne + Nagel International AG, Registered

    74,894       20,170,551  

Logitech International SA, Registered

    238,831       13,437,149  

Lonza Group AG, Registered

    102,709       62,421,530  

Nestle SA, Registered

    3,876,705       475,002,089  

Partners Group Holding AG

    31,764       34,678,218  

Roche Holding AG, Bearer

    36,816       15,008,581  

Roche Holding AG, NVS

    967,569       321,237,278  

Schindler Holding AG, Participation Certificates, NVS

    28,232       5,518,193  

Schindler Holding AG, Registered

    21,228       4,030,916  

SGS SA, Registered

    4,385       10,701,450  

Siemens Energy AG(b)

    297,798       4,948,654  

Sika AG, Registered

    199,851       49,380,675  

Sonova Holding AG, Registered

    73,970       26,642,645  

STMicroelectronics NV

    941,406       35,626,121  

Straumann Holding AG

    153,217       20,722,674  

Swiss Re AG

    207,992       15,607,054  

Temenos AG, Registered

    87,990       6,983,987  

VAT Group AG(c)

    37,319       10,866,224  

Vifor Pharma AG(b)

    59,522       10,399,232  
   

 

 

 
          1,466,448,758  
United Kingdom — 9.9%            

Ashtead Group PLC

    611,996       34,449,076  

Associated British Foods PLC

    490,162       10,011,738  

AstraZeneca PLC

    1,066,866       140,336,842  

Auto Trader Group PLC(c)

    1,301,437       10,033,446  

AVEVA Group PLC

    166,090       4,805,067  

Barclays PLC

    8,020,958       15,364,647  

Bunzl PLC

    464,215       17,422,291  

Burberry Group PLC

    550,026       12,091,529  

CNH Industrial NV

    1,411,191       18,179,890  

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC

    283,549       15,345,672  

Compass Group PLC

    2,457,110       57,585,896  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI EAFE Growth ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
United Kingdom (continued)            

Croda International PLC

    192,239     $ 17,580,256  

Diageo PLC

    3,188,601       151,049,949  

Entain PLC(b)

    807,129       11,876,945  

Experian PLC

    1,269,050       44,432,300  

Ferguson PLC

    301,854       37,972,838  

Halma PLC

    523,305       14,737,774  

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC

    239,091       5,053,666  

Informa PLC(b)

    2,059,518       14,978,140  

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC

    253,690       15,037,496  

Intertek Group PLC

    222,031       11,866,491  

JD Sports Fashion PLC

    3,551,395       5,640,900  

London Stock Exchange Group PLC

    458,527       44,748,878  

Melrose Industries PLC

    6,020,871       11,851,838  

Next PLC

    182,145       15,163,897  

NMC Health PLC, NVS(d)

    50,450       1  

Ocado Group PLC(a)(b)

    396,817       4,079,379  

Prudential PLC

    3,787,767       46,719,780  

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC

    491,740       39,887,359  

RELX PLC

    2,664,286       78,888,018  

Rentokil Initial PLC

    2,560,498       16,906,861  

Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC(b)

    11,523,029       12,593,966  

Sage Group PLC (The)

    911,099       7,851,954  

Segro PLC

    1,076,273       14,398,358  

Severn Trent PLC

    223,849       8,047,780  

Smith & Nephew PLC

    423,916       5,435,092  

Spirax-Sarco Engineering PLC

    101,284       14,778,240  

Tesco PLC

    3,678,595       11,797,753  

Whitbread PLC

    139,066       4,426,446  
   

 

 

 
      1,003,428,449  
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks — 99.6%
(Cost: $10,010,508,784)

 

        10,094,134,578  
   

 

 

 
Preferred Stocks            
Germany — 0.2%            

Sartorius AG, Preference Shares, NVS

    33,638       15,046,252  
   

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks — 0.2%
(Cost: $10,287,829)

 

    15,046,252  
   

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments — 99.8%
(Cost: $10,020,796,613)

 

    10,109,180,830  
   

 

 

 
Security   Shares     Value  

Short-Term Securities

   
Money Market Funds — 0.3%            

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares, 1.93%(e)(f)(g)

    30,383,933     $ 30,380,895  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 1.81%(e)(f)

    2,190,000       2,190,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Securities — 0.3%
(Cost: $32,565,899)

 

    32,570,895  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities — 100.1%
(Cost: $10,053,362,512)

 

    10,141,751,725  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.1)%

 

    (6,133,786
   

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

 

  $   10,135,617,939  
   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

All or a portion of this security is on loan.

(b) 

Non-income producing security.

(c) 

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

(d) 

Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

(e) 

Affiliate of the Fund.

(f) 

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

(g) 

All or a portion of this security was purchased with the cash collateral from loaned securities.

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI EAFE Growth ETF

 

Affiliates

Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended July 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

Affiliated Issuer   Value at
07/31/21
    Purchases
at Cost
    Proceeds
from Sale
    Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Value at
07/31/22
    Shares
Held at
07/31/22
    Income    

Capital

Gain

Distributions
from
Underlying
Funds

 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares

  $ 9,848,791     $ 20,560,457 (a)    $     $ (27,633   $ (720   $ 30,380,895       30,383,933     $ 247,861 (b)    $  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares

    3,140,000             (950,000 )(a)                  2,190,000       2,190,000       10,711        
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 
        $ (27,633   $ (720   $ 32,570,895       $ 258,572     $  
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Represents net amount purchased (sold).

 
  (b) 

All or a portion represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Futures Contracts

 

Description    Number of
Contracts
       Expiration
Date
       Notional
Amount
(000)
  Value/
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
Long Contracts                             

TOPIX Index

     68          09/08/22        $   9,881   $ 3,986  

Euro STOXX 50 Index

     281          09/16/22        10,607     647,581  

FTSE 100 Index

     63          09/16/22        5,656     150,473  
              

 

 

 
               $ 802,040  
              

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

     
Commodity
Contracts
 
 
    
Credit
Contracts
 
 
    
Equity
Contracts
 
 
    


Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
 
 
 
 
    

Interest
Rate
Contracts
 
 
 
    
Other
Contracts
 
 
     Total  
               

Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments

                   

Futures contracts

                   

Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(a)

    $            —        $            —        $802,040        $            —        $            —        $            —        $802,040  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss).

 

For the period ended July 31, 2022, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

     
Commodity
Contracts
 
 
    
Credit
Contracts
 
 
    
Equity
Contracts
 
 
   


Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
 
 
 
 
    

Interest
Rate
Contracts
 
 
 
    
Other
Contracts
 
 
     Total  
               

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from

                  

Futures contracts

    $            —        $            —        $(1,261,118)       $            —        $            —        $            —        $(1,261,118)  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on

                  

Futures contracts

    $            —        $            —        $1,059,818       $            —        $            —        $            —        $1,059,818  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI EAFE Growth ETF

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure (continued)

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

Futures contracts

   

Average notional value of contracts — long

  $38,713,496

For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.

 

         
      Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Investments

                 

Assets

                 

Common Stocks

   $ 94,730,553        $ 9,999,404,024        $ 1        $ 10,094,134,578  

Preferred Stocks

              15,046,252                   15,046,252  

Money Market Funds

     32,570,895                            32,570,895  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $     127,301,448        $ 10,014,450,276        $                 1        $ 10,141,751,725  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments(a)

                 

Assets

                 

Futures Contracts

   $        $ 802,040        $        $ 802,040  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

  (a)

Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts. Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI EAFE Value ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Common Stocks

   

Australia — 9.6%

   

APA Group

    1,197,144     $ 9,815,804  

Aurizon Holdings Ltd.

    3,734,684       10,570,259  

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd.

    5,704,460       92,191,265  

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd., New

    383,614       6,137,914  

BHP Group Ltd.

    10,212,034       279,455,945  

BlueScope Steel Ltd.

    993,651       11,671,801  

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

    1,721,078       122,226,487  

Dexus

    2,176,227       14,624,255  

Fortescue Metals Group Ltd.

    3,410,295       43,885,578  

Glencore PLC

    19,948,658       113,062,988  

GPT Group (The)

    3,847,247       12,377,361  

Insurance Australia Group Ltd.

    4,984,070       15,682,693  

Lendlease Corp. Ltd.

    1,383,312       10,021,594  

Lottery Corp. Ltd. (The)(a)

    4,502,166       14,281,316  

Macquarie Group Ltd.

    257,980       33,017,149  

Medibank Pvt Ltd.

    2,816,896       6,773,317  

Mirvac Group

    7,918,644       11,996,635  

Origin Energy Ltd.

    3,666,053       15,391,424  

Qantas Airways Ltd.(a)

    944,152       3,042,388  

QBE Insurance Group Ltd.

    1,498,345       12,115,203  

Ramsay Health Care Ltd.

    128,674       6,356,722  

Rio Tinto Ltd.

    748,761       51,877,567  

Rio Tinto PLC

    2,261,550       136,528,590  

Santos Ltd.

    6,489,601       33,735,411  

Scentre Group

    10,479,523       21,475,082  

South32 Ltd.

    9,340,957       25,459,844  

Stockland

    4,794,769       12,992,321  

Suncorp Group Ltd.

    2,549,322       20,132,731  

Telstra Corp. Ltd.

    5,368,629       14,672,512  

Vicinity Centres

    7,771,847       11,371,727  

Westpac Banking Corp.

    7,062,403       106,946,967  

Woodside Energy Group Ltd.

    3,801,111       85,830,906  
   

 

 

 
        1,365,721,756  
Austria — 0.2%            

Erste Group Bank AG

    694,214       17,600,182  

OMV AG

    301,467       12,839,456  

voestalpine AG

    239,246       5,387,013  
   

 

 

 
      35,826,651  
Belgium — 0.8%            

Ageas SA/NV

    328,387       14,332,547  

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV

    872,550       46,740,578  

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA

    72,599       6,426,106  

KBC Group NV

    504,470       26,422,606  

Proximus SADP

    304,969       4,225,954  

Solvay SA

    151,731       13,326,977  

UCB SA

    128,115       10,010,746  
   

 

 

 
      121,485,514  
Denmark — 0.8%            

AP Moller - Maersk A/S, Class A

    2,182       5,845,523  

AP Moller - Maersk A/S, Class B, NVS

    10,737       29,315,587  

Carlsberg A/S, Class B

    131,995       17,072,483  

Danske Bank A/S

    1,393,493       19,487,021  

Orsted A/S(b)

    254,511       29,629,313  

Tryg A/S

    362,248       8,259,741  
   

 

 

 
      109,609,668  
Finland — 1.7%            

Elisa OYJ

    185,674       10,268,715  
Security   Shares     Value  
Finland (continued)            

Fortum OYJ

    924,605     $ 10,378,035  

Kone OYJ, Class B

    445,969       20,381,422  

Nokia OYJ

    7,094,476       36,952,145  

Nordea Bank Abp

    6,674,655       65,811,867  

Orion OYJ, Class B

    142,563       6,805,600  

Sampo OYJ, Class A

    1,001,985       43,288,489  

UPM-Kymmene OYJ

    1,076,498       34,113,962  

Wartsila OYJ Abp

    950,638       8,352,811  
   

 

 

 
      236,353,046  
France — 8.5%            

Accor SA(a)

    122,747       3,185,150  

Aeroports de Paris(a)

    21,556       2,978,432  

Alstom SA

    641,288       15,240,653  

Amundi SA(b)

    124,600       6,765,133  

ArcelorMittal SA

    1,229,429       30,334,849  

Arkema SA

    120,425       11,408,528  

AXA SA

    3,907,709       90,043,420  

BNP Paribas SA

    2,240,879       105,875,458  

Bollore SE

    1,796,901       9,072,300  

Bouygues SA

    460,933       13,933,881  

Carrefour SA

    1,246,880       21,249,383  

Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin SCA

    1,370,060       38,340,532  

Cie. de Saint-Gobain

    499,989       23,314,396  

Covivio

    94,928       6,003,586  

Credit Agricole SA(c)

    2,512,458       23,149,359  

Danone SA

    1,317,782       72,661,386  

Eiffage SA

    83,628       7,847,566  

Electricite de France SA(c)

    1,144,059       13,893,737  

Engie SA

    3,683,972       45,579,346  

EssilorLuxottica SA

    202,183       31,698,723  

Eurazeo SE

    87,484       6,248,764  

Gecina SA

    92,260       9,459,473  

Klepierre SA

    432,048       9,600,126  

Orange SA

    4,007,974       40,955,207  

Publicis Groupe SA

    458,235       24,385,132  

Renault SA(a)

    389,771       11,523,336  

Sanofi

    2,294,033       227,966,135  

SEB SA

    33,425       2,814,065  

Societe Generale SA

    1,606,315       35,991,721  

TotalEnergies SE

    5,001,336       255,455,008  

Ubisoft Entertainment SA(a)

    96,319       4,100,724  

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield(a)

    238,592       13,548,384  

Valeo

    144,743       3,109,083  
   

 

 

 
        1,217,732,976  
Germany — 9.3%            

Allianz SE, Registered

    823,952       149,634,698  

Aroundtown SA(c)

    2,005,686       6,432,304  

BASF SE

    1,852,720       82,566,789  

Bayer AG, Registered

    1,981,758       115,596,413  

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

    666,460       54,458,663  

Commerzbank AG(a)

    2,150,761       14,735,139  

Continental AG

    222,366       15,841,610  

Covestro AG(b)

    390,951       13,184,971  

Daimler Truck Holding AG(a)

    909,271       24,845,790  

Delivery Hero SE(a)(b)

    117,387       5,663,495  

Deutsche Bank AG, Registered

    4,174,100       36,510,651  

Deutsche Lufthansa AG, Registered(a)(c)

    430,057       2,647,367  

Deutsche Post AG, Registered

    1,299,602       51,905,925  

Deutsche Telekom AG, Registered

    3,255,906       61,858,876  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI EAFE Value ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Germany (continued)            

E.ON SE

    2,943,169     $ 26,456,440  

Evonik Industries AG

    421,097       8,981,867  

Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA

    413,959       15,346,898  

Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA

    844,766       21,616,680  

Hannover Rueck SE

    121,802       17,277,251  

HeidelbergCement AG

    296,564       15,106,080  

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

    210,314       13,261,306  

KION Group AG

    147,503       6,727,997  

Knorr-Bremse AG

    52,471       3,125,989  

LEG Immobilien SE

    147,397       13,390,317  

Mercedes-Benz Group AG

    1,618,536       95,451,512  

Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG in Muenchen, Registered

    141,552       32,090,687  

RWE AG

    1,295,771       53,305,356  

SAP SE

    1,369,179       127,707,032  

Siemens AG, Registered

    1,543,189       172,133,414  

Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG

    2,090,260       5,557,226  

Uniper SE(c)

    186,678       1,247,270  

United Internet AG, Registered

    194,712       5,128,942  

Volkswagen AG

    59,269       11,739,269  

Vonovia SE

    1,409,768       46,973,177  
   

 

 

 
        1,328,507,401  
Hong Kong — 2.9%            

BOC Hong Kong Holdings Ltd.

    7,436,000       26,898,352  

Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Ltd.(c)

    4,020,000       7,950,585  

CK Asset Holdings Ltd.

    4,026,500       28,506,521  

CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd.

    5,418,000       35,939,093  

CK Infrastructure Holdings Ltd.

    1,282,000       8,039,132  

CLP Holdings Ltd.

    3,323,500       28,181,849  

Hang Lung Properties Ltd.

    4,059,088       7,405,783  

Hang Seng Bank Ltd.(c)

    1,535,800       24,773,399  

Henderson Land Development Co. Ltd.

    2,919,794       10,164,228  

HK Electric Investments & HK Electric Investments Ltd., Class SS

    5,420,500       4,902,680  

HKT Trust & HKT Ltd., Class SS

    7,613,000       10,666,690  

Hong Kong & China Gas Co. Ltd.(c)

    23,184,650       24,486,055  

Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd.

    2,296,200       11,935,785  

Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd.

    430,300       22,726,645  

Link REIT

    4,240,400       35,510,505  

MTR Corp. Ltd.

    3,131,000       16,580,224  

New World Development Co. Ltd.

    3,035,250       10,149,563  

Power Assets Holdings Ltd.

    2,804,000       18,359,876  

Sino Land Co. Ltd.

    6,952,000       10,329,539  

SITC International Holdings Co. Ltd.

    969,000       3,299,373  

Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd.

    2,924,500       34,910,138  

Swire Pacific Ltd., Class A

    1,006,000       5,729,291  

Swire Properties Ltd.

    2,350,800       5,601,321  

WH Group Ltd.(b)

    10,892,500       8,249,292  

Wharf Real Estate Investment Co. Ltd.

    3,377,419       15,033,592  

Xinyi Glass Holdings Ltd.

    2,406,000       4,745,433  
   

 

 

 
      421,074,944  
Ireland — 0.5%            

CRH PLC

    1,545,175       59,294,763  

Smurfit Kappa Group PLC

    503,812       18,261,874  
   

 

 

 
      77,556,637  
Israel — 0.8%            

Azrieli Group Ltd.

    56,840       4,556,121  

Bank Hapoalim BM

    2,606,346       24,291,155  

Bank Leumi Le-Israel BM

    3,107,140       30,212,614  
Security   Shares     Value  
Israel (continued)            

CyberArk Software Ltd.(a)(c)

    80,546     $ 10,481,451  

Isracard Ltd.

    1       3  

Israel Discount Bank Ltd., Class A

    1,617,543       9,197,121  

Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Ltd.

    159,332       5,923,333  

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., ADR(a)(c)

    2,228,822       20,906,350  

Wix.com Ltd.(a)(c)

    56,502       3,352,264  

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.

    170,536       8,496,103  
   

 

 

 
        117,416,515  
Italy — 3.1%            

Assicurazioni Generali SpA

    2,229,136       33,324,791  

Atlantia SpA

    651,084       15,046,965  

Enel SpA

    16,406,030       82,707,132  

Eni SpA

    5,090,980       61,196,527  

FinecoBank Banca Fineco SpA

    796,140       9,894,399  

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA

    33,244,387       59,035,658  

Mediobanca Banca di Credito Finanziario SpA

    1,226,408       10,518,546  

Poste Italiane SpA(b)

    1,059,721       8,901,989  

Snam SpA

    4,177,854       20,962,517  

Stellantis NV

    4,406,285       63,275,363  

Telecom Italia SpA/Milano(a)(c)

    6,989,946       1,550,785  

Tenaris SA

    955,987       13,378,114  

Terna - Rete Elettrica Nazionale

    2,838,768       21,733,050  

UniCredit SpA

    4,265,575       42,185,198  
   

 

 

 
      443,711,034  
Japan — 22.8%            

Aeon Co. Ltd.

    662,400       13,358,563  

AGC Inc.

    391,400       14,267,792  

Aisin Corp.

    296,200       8,796,720  

ANA Holdings Inc.(a)

    160,600       2,998,189  

Asahi Group Holdings Ltd.

    921,100       32,023,276  

Asahi Kasei Corp.

    2,534,800       20,335,190  

Astellas Pharma Inc.

    2,440,300       38,218,477  

Bridgestone Corp.

    1,152,200       44,942,545  

Brother Industries Ltd.

    480,000       8,991,087  

Canon Inc.

    2,018,100       47,743,844  

Central Japan Railway Co.

    289,900       33,946,384  

Chiba Bank Ltd. (The)

    1,066,900       5,917,940  

Chubu Electric Power Co. Inc.

    851,200       9,080,100  

Concordia Financial Group Ltd.

    2,189,100       7,447,313  

Dai Nippon Printing Co. Ltd.

    446,400       9,850,855  

Dai-ichi Life Holdings Inc.

    2,024,400       35,214,190  

Daito Trust Construction Co. Ltd.

    124,800       11,831,359  

Daiwa House Industry Co. Ltd.

    1,204,800       29,768,282  

Daiwa House REIT Investment Corp.

    4,430       10,662,103  

Daiwa Securities Group Inc.

    2,754,800       12,716,776  

Dentsu Group Inc.

    437,800       15,293,034  

East Japan Railway Co.

    396,900       20,720,944  

ENEOS Holdings Inc.

    6,167,050       23,856,629  

Fuji Electric Co. Ltd.

    165,700       7,483,987  

FUJIFILM Holdings Corp.

    725,700       41,453,451  

GLP J-Reit

    4,288       5,639,380  

Hakuhodo DY Holdings Inc.

    239,000       2,458,270  

Hikari Tsushin Inc.

    27,600       3,041,194  

Hirose Electric Co. Ltd.

    22,190       3,187,936  

Hitachi Ltd.

    1,953,600       98,906,949  

Hitachi Metals Ltd.(a)

    153,500       2,360,347  

Honda Motor Co. Ltd.

    3,288,600       84,277,536  

Hoshizaki Corp.

    109,400       3,263,622  

Hulic Co. Ltd.

    772,700       6,197,123  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI EAFE Value ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares      Value  
Japan (continued)             

Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd.

    423,183      $ 11,004,790  

Iida Group Holdings Co. Ltd.

    294,900        4,828,224  

Inpex Corp.

    2,090,200        23,957,397  

Isuzu Motors Ltd.

    771,000        8,456,791  

ITOCHU Corp.

    835,800        24,329,855  

Japan Airlines Co. Ltd.(a)

    191,400        3,315,662  

Japan Metropolitan Fund Invest

    14,050        11,449,216  

Japan Post Bank Co. Ltd.(c)

    829,400        6,634,917  

Japan Post Holdings Co. Ltd.

    4,937,700        35,550,606  

Japan Post Insurance Co. Ltd.

    401,500        6,491,393  

Japan Real Estate Investment Corp.

    2,527        12,202,785  

Japan Tobacco Inc.

    2,420,900        43,468,740  

JFE Holdings Inc.

    997,400        11,245,533  

JSR Corp.

    127,400        3,528,718  

Kajima Corp.

    849,900        9,702,205  

Kansai Electric Power Co. Inc. (The)

    1,426,000        14,457,826  

Kao Corp.

    620,500        26,988,271  

KDDI Corp.

    3,254,400        104,343,608  

Kintetsu Group Holdings Co. Ltd.

    224,200        7,409,124  

Kirin Holdings Co. Ltd.

    1,659,300        27,292,747  

Kubota Corp.

    1,339,300        22,236,852  

Kyocera Corp.

    646,800        35,954,879  

Kyowa Kirin Co. Ltd.

    275,500        6,494,975  

Lixil Corp.

    599,000        12,396,446  

Makita Corp.

    292,700        7,153,135  

Marubeni Corp.

    3,144,100        29,247,255  

Mazda Motor Corp.

    1,154,900        9,735,311  

MEIJI Holdings Co. Ltd.

    230,100        12,013,522  

Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp.

    2,590,100        14,565,496  

Mitsubishi Corp.

    2,547,100        75,697,970  

Mitsubishi Electric Corp.

    3,892,500        41,082,327  

Mitsubishi Estate Co. Ltd.

    2,385,500        35,428,509  

Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc.

    1,327,500        6,432,933  

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc.

    24,111,400        135,855,484  

Mitsui & Co. Ltd.

    1,407,900        31,061,460  

Mitsui Chemicals Inc.

    370,200        7,797,979  

Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd.

    695,300        19,065,754  

Mizuho Financial Group Inc.

    4,865,620        58,029,201  

MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings Inc.

    898,408        29,136,573  

NGK Insulators Ltd.

    478,000        6,991,335  

Nippon Building Fund Inc.

    3,097        16,428,801  

Nippon Express Holdings Inc.

    154,800        9,250,136  

Nippon Prologis REIT Inc.

    2,147        5,583,286  

Nippon Steel Corp.

    1,623,800        24,162,516  

Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.

    2,411,200        68,876,696  

Nippon Yusen KK

    324,600        25,497,756  

Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.

    4,690,800        17,838,460  

Nisshin Seifun Group Inc.

    405,830        4,995,541  

Nomura Holdings Inc.

    5,874,600        22,414,603  

Nomura Real Estate Holdings Inc.

    238,400        5,783,432  

Nomura Real Estate Master Fund Inc.

    8,528        10,683,795  

Obayashi Corp.

    1,305,900        9,604,158  

Oji Holdings Corp.

    1,633,000        6,808,229  

ORIX Corp.

    2,407,700        42,909,594  

Osaka Gas Co. Ltd.

    759,200        13,648,971  

Otsuka Corp.

    115,300        3,595,709  

Panasonic Holdings Corp.

    4,453,400        36,767,873  

Rakuten Group Inc.

    885,600        4,390,395  

Resona Holdings Inc.

    4,367,900        16,974,738  

Ricoh Co. Ltd.

    1,152,900        9,272,844  
Security   Shares      Value  
Japan (continued)             

SBI Holdings Inc/Japan

    501,500      $ 10,174,145  

SCSK Corp.

    110,600        1,947,693  

Secom Co. Ltd.

    147,700        9,864,893  

Seiko Epson Corp.

    568,000        8,532,879  

Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd.

    493,500        6,943,279  

Sekisui House Ltd.

    1,238,700        21,939,106  

Seven & i Holdings Co. Ltd.

    1,519,800        61,947,363  

Sharp Corp./Japan

    492,200        3,961,718  

Shimizu Corp.

    1,109,200        6,287,657  

Shionogi & Co. Ltd.

    268,000        13,746,107  

Shizuoka Bank Ltd. (The)

    897,700        5,432,357  

SoftBank Corp.

    5,793,400        66,984,748  

SoftBank Group Corp.

    2,433,300        102,215,084  

Sompo Holdings Inc.

    631,100        28,166,754  

Subaru Corp.

    1,237,100        21,526,659  

Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd.

    2,994,400        11,767,782  

Sumitomo Corp.

    2,271,200        31,932,963  

Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.

    1,446,300        16,124,491  

Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd.

    177,100        5,568,697  

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc.

    2,633,500        82,618,400  

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc.

    682,005        22,403,350  

Sumitomo Realty & Development Co. Ltd.

    625,800        17,280,254  

Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd.

    139,800        5,516,150  

Suzuki Motor Corp.

    743,400        24,368,154  

T&D Holdings Inc.

    532,700        6,029,119  

Taisei Corp.

    383,600        12,239,450  

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    3,031,800        88,953,593  

Toho Co. Ltd./Tokyo

    80,100        3,180,831  

Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings
Inc.(a)

    2,047,300        8,056,871  

Tokyo Gas Co. Ltd.

    802,700        15,765,756  

Toppan Inc.

    527,200        8,970,546  

Toray Industries Inc.

    2,787,600        15,268,625  

Tosoh Corp.

    522,700        6,813,498  

TOTO Ltd.

    142,300        4,847,002  

Toyota Industries Corp.

    296,400        18,047,633  

Toyota Motor Corp.

    21,392,780        347,226,722  

Toyota Tsusho Corp.

    429,800        14,668,833  

Trend Micro Inc/Japan

    134,500        7,816,360  

USS Co. Ltd.

    220,400        4,324,803  

West Japan Railway Co.

    442,800        16,264,361  

Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd.

    394,600        7,622,539  

Yokogawa Electric Corp.

    164,500        2,917,123  

Z Holdings Corp.

    1,870,800        6,611,853  
    

 

 

 
       3,247,650,925  
Malta — 0.0%             

BGP Holdings PLC, NVS(a)(d)

    2,256,851        23  
    

 

 

 
Netherlands — 2.1%             

ABN AMRO Bank NV, CVA(b)

    858,977        8,759,756  

Aegon NV

    3,619,768        15,898,761  

AerCap Holdings NV(a)(c)

    275,692        12,367,543  

Argenx SE(a)

    34,050        12,438,513  

EXOR NV

    219,527        15,439,866  

Heineken Holding NV

    133,077        10,515,579  

ING Groep NV

    7,875,032        76,496,675  

Just Eat Takeaway.com NV(a)(b)

    243,235        4,458,316  

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV

    2,109,318        58,087,927  

Koninklijke KPN NV

    6,638,120        21,899,094  

Koninklijke Philips NV

    892,670        18,474,921  

NN Group NV

    574,900        26,975,684  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI EAFE Value ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Netherlands (continued)            

Randstad NV

    244,926     $ 12,379,290  
   

 

 

 
      294,191,925  
New Zealand — 0.2%            

Mercury NZ Ltd.

    1,394,052       5,332,132  

Meridian Energy Ltd.

    2,620,831       8,224,808  

Spark New Zealand Ltd.

    3,754,622       12,073,268  
   

 

 

 
      25,630,208  
Norway — 1.3%            

DNB Bank ASA

    1,874,290       36,971,810  

Equinor ASA

    1,971,342       75,904,322  

Gjensidige Forsikring ASA

    409,236       8,559,478  

Norsk Hydro ASA

    2,717,344       18,410,632  

Orkla ASA

    1,520,491       13,125,290  

Telenor ASA

    1,405,455       17,068,053  

Yara International ASA

    338,949       14,445,107  
   

 

 

 
      184,484,692  
Portugal — 0.3%            

EDP - Energias de Portugal SA

    5,677,587       28,722,360  

Galp Energia SGPS SA

    1,015,277       10,716,837  
   

 

 

 
      39,439,197  
Singapore — 1.5%            

Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust

    6,884,200       14,817,954  

CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust

    10,884,904       17,195,099  

City Developments Ltd.

    839,300       4,715,384  

DBS Group Holdings Ltd.

    1,829,300       41,741,601  

Keppel Corp. Ltd.

    2,983,700       14,907,111  

Mapletree Commercial Trust

    4,648,100       6,402,628  

Mapletree Logistics Trust(c)

    6,673,300       8,517,085  

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd.(c)

    6,830,500       57,886,421  

Singapore Airlines Ltd.(a)(c)

    962,600       3,808,190  

Singapore Exchange Ltd.

    260,500       1,867,418  

United Overseas Bank Ltd.

    1,547,700       30,878,679  

UOL Group Ltd.

    970,100       5,241,332  

Wilmar International Ltd.

    3,936,400       11,470,300  
   

 

 

 
      219,449,202  
Spain — 3.3%            

ACS Actividades de Construccion y Servicios SA

    477,973       11,489,350  

Amadeus IT Group SA(a)

    334,555       19,507,969  

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA

    13,604,347       61,650,401  

Banco Santander SA

    35,233,520       88,149,699  

CaixaBank SA

    8,962,243       26,911,232  

EDP Renovaveis SA

    206,192       5,362,906  

Enagas SA

    186,158       3,674,509  

Endesa SA

    702,226       12,871,395  

Ferrovial SA

    382,193       10,234,411  

Grifols SA(c)

    665,951       9,717,306  

Iberdrola SA

    11,797,891       125,983,465  

Iberdrola SA, NVS

    333,436       3,554,424  

Naturgy Energy Group SA(c)

    335,246       9,833,465  

Red Electrica Corp. SA

    389,421       7,656,166  

Repsol SA

    1,908,384       23,775,133  

Telefonica SA

    11,195,637       49,973,860  
   

 

 

 
      470,345,691  
Sweden — 2.2%            

Boliden AB

    552,416       18,461,117  

Electrolux AB, Class B

    461,297       6,653,665  

Essity AB, Class B

    1,228,268       31,265,655  

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB, Class B

    1,475,284       18,875,577  
Security   Shares     Value  
Sweden (continued)            

Holmen AB, Class B

    67,921     $ 2,791,005  

Husqvarna AB, Class B

    841,224       6,704,330  

Industrivarden AB, Class A

    95,959       2,503,766  

Industrivarden AB, Class C

    108,133       2,789,858  

L E Lundbergforetagen AB, Class B

    100,988       4,792,838  

Securitas AB, Class B

    640,498       6,476,919  

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB, Class A

    3,279,443       35,527,606  

Skanska AB, Class B

    683,321       11,657,424  

SKF AB, Class B

    776,532       13,068,597  

Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA, Class B

    615,042       8,991,654  

Svenska Handelsbanken AB, Class A

    2,930,089       26,347,099  

Swedbank AB, Class A

    1,819,234       25,196,672  

Tele2 AB, Class B

    1,161,076       13,263,707  

Telia Co. AB

    5,365,367       19,821,526  

Volvo AB, Class B

    3,031,742       54,431,964  
   

 

 

 
      309,620,979  
Switzerland — 6.7%            

ABB Ltd., Registered

    1,159,473       35,247,515  

Adecco Group AG, Registered

    324,698       11,438,138  

Baloise Holding AG, Registered

    92,717       14,772,513  

Clariant AG, Registered

    155,785       2,918,716  

Coca-Cola HBC AG, Class DI

    411,170       10,119,555  

Credit Suisse Group AG, Registered

    3,511,798       20,426,603  

Holcim AG

    1,114,132       52,240,139  

Julius Baer Group Ltd.

    446,937       23,111,132  

Novartis AG, Registered

    4,419,821       379,793,582  

Schindler Holding AG, Participation Certificates, NVS

    40,999       8,013,616  

Schindler Holding AG, Registered

    17,070       3,241,367  

SGS SA, Registered

    6,444       15,726,372  

Siemens Energy AG(a)

    443,624       7,371,916  

Swatch Group AG (The), Bearer

    59,316       15,790,916  

Swatch Group AG (The), Registered

    107,966       5,391,681  

Swiss Life Holding AG, Registered

    63,594       33,688,048  

Swiss Prime Site AG, Registered

    155,475       14,158,111  

Swiss Re AG

    303,225       22,753,033  

Swisscom AG, Registered

    52,076       28,154,229  

UBS Group AG, Registered

    7,095,111       115,936,402  

Zurich Insurance Group AG

    303,519       132,494,641  
   

 

 

 
      952,788,225  
United Kingdom — 20.1%            

3i Group PLC

    1,976,132       30,704,640  

abrdn PLC

    4,057,996       8,227,272  

Admiral Group PLC

    364,738       8,524,503  

Anglo American PLC

    2,564,283       92,685,621  

Antofagasta PLC

    799,069       11,369,698  

AstraZeneca PLC

    1,562,840       205,577,860  

Aviva PLC

    5,707,380       27,639,834  

BAE Systems PLC

    6,347,396       59,657,513  

Barclays PLC

    21,972,090       42,088,914  

Barratt Developments PLC

    2,071,485       12,701,715  

Berkeley Group Holdings PLC

    227,363       11,782,737  

BP PLC

    39,282,643       192,259,455  

British American Tobacco PLC

    4,391,877       172,089,692  

British Land Co. PLC (The)

    1,787,449       10,747,461  

BT Group PLC

    13,961,157       27,563,829  

DCC PLC

    199,753       13,041,735  

GSK PLC

    8,204,158       172,371,023  

Haleon PLC(a)

    10,230,227       36,353,520  

Hargreaves Lansdown PLC

    735,997       7,619,603  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI EAFE Value ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
United Kingdom (continued)            

HSBC Holdings PLC

    40,855,117     $ 255,914,692  

Imperial Brands PLC

    1,822,886       40,023,886  

J Sainsbury PLC

    3,553,462       9,585,714  

Johnson Matthey PLC

    376,470       9,842,614  

Kingfisher PLC

    4,151,263       13,134,060  

Land Securities Group PLC

    1,427,722       12,758,165  

Legal & General Group PLC

    12,019,249       38,383,675  

Lloyds Banking Group PLC

    143,213,572       79,291,352  

M&G PLC

    5,265,939       13,726,733  

Mondi PLC

    981,004       18,616,724  

National Grid PLC

    7,352,934       101,246,912  

NatWest Group PLC

    11,363,143       34,512,776  

Ocado Group PLC(a)

    591,156       6,077,233  

Pearson PLC

    1,379,560       12,768,175  

Persimmon PLC

    645,663       14,892,999  

Phoenix Group Holdings PLC

    1,506,236       11,867,060  

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC

    719,518       58,363,511  

Sage Group PLC (The)

    732,113       6,309,432  

Schroders PLC

    256,646       9,308,987  

Segro PLC

    854,131       11,426,547  

Severn Trent PLC

    178,933       6,432,968  

Shell PLC

    15,348,707       409,446,904  

Smith & Nephew PLC

    1,155,570       14,815,741  

Smiths Group PLC

    783,559       14,787,476  

SSE PLC

    2,151,190       46,462,246  

St. James’s Place PLC

    1,110,791       16,685,267  

Standard Chartered PLC

    5,265,257       36,291,777  

Taylor Wimpey PLC

    7,399,765       11,517,575  

Tesco PLC

    9,999,566       32,069,964  

Unilever PLC

    5,166,273       251,612,412  

United Utilities Group PLC

    1,377,974       18,308,500  

Vodafone Group PLC

    54,345,601       80,086,784  

Whitbread PLC

    202,932       6,459,289  

WPP PLC

    2,294,987       24,768,380  
   

 

 

 
      2,870,803,155  
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks — 98.7%
(Cost: $15,413,175,036)

      14,089,400,364  
   

 

 

 

Preferred Stocks

   
Germany — 0.8%            

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, Preference Shares, NVS

    116,049       8,811,031  
Security   Shares      Value  
Germany (continued)             

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Preference Shares, NVS

    359,457      $ 22,963,298  

Porsche Automobil Holding SE, Preference Shares, NVS

    309,049        22,369,495  

Volkswagen AG, Preference Shares, NVS

    373,563        52,818,014  
    

 

 

 
       106,961,838  
    

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks — 0.8%
(Cost: $142,869,027)

       106,961,838  
    

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments — 99.5%
(Cost: $15,556,044,063)

       14,196,362,202  
    

 

 

 

Short-Term Securities

    
Money Market Funds — 0.4%             

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares, 1.93%(e)(f)(g)

    57,877,939        57,872,151  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 1.81%(e)(f)

    3,960,000        3,960,000  
    

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Securities — 0.4%
(Cost: $61,825,185)

       61,832,151  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities — 99.9%
(Cost: $15,617,869,248)

 

     14,258,194,353  

Other Assets Less Liabilities — 0.1%

       15,119,098  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

     $ 14,273,313,451  
    

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Non-income producing security.

(b) 

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

(c) 

All or a portion of this security is on loan.

(d) 

Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

(e) 

Affiliate of the Fund.

(f) 

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

(g) 

All or a portion of this security was purchased with the cash collateral from loaned securities.

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI EAFE Value ETF

 

Affiliates

Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended July 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

                   
Affiliated Issuer    Value at
07/31/21
     Purchases
at Cost
     Proceeds
from Sale
     Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
     Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
     Value at
07/31/22
     Shares
Held at
07/31/22
     Income      Capital
Gain
Distributions
from
Underlying
Funds
 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares

   $ 23,325,094      $ 34,567,302 (a)     $      $ (18,089    $ (2,156    $ 57,872,151        57,877,939      $ 1,185,719 (b)     $  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares

     4,010,000               (50,000 )(a)                     3,960,000        3,960,000        57,256         
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

 
            $ (18,089    $ (2,156    $ 61,832,151         $ 1,242,975      $  
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Represents net amount purchased (sold).

 
  (b) 

All or a portion represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Futures Contracts

 

         
Description    Number of
Contracts
       Expiration
Date
       Notional
Amount
(000)
       Value/
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Long Contracts

                 

TOPIX Index

     118          09/08/22        $ 17,147        $ 221,030  

Euro STOXX 50 Index

     660          09/16/22          24,912          1,608,171  

FTSE 100 Index

     341          09/16/22          30,614          961,510  
                 

 

 

 
                  $ 2,790,711  
                 

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

               
      Commodity
Contracts
       Credit
Contracts
       Equity
Contracts
       Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
       Interest
Rate
Contracts
       Other
Contracts
       Total  

Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments

                                

Futures contracts

                                

Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(a)

   $        $        $ 2,790,711        $        $        $        $ 2,790,711  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss).

 

For the period ended July 31, 2022, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

               
      Commodity
Contracts
       Credit
Contracts
       Equity
Contracts
       Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
       Interest
Rate
Contracts
       Other
Contracts
       Total  

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from

                                

Futures contracts

   $        $        $ 623,103        $        $        $        $ 623,103  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on

                                

Futures contracts

   $        $        $ 3,579,132        $        $        $        $ 3,579,132  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI EAFE Value ETF

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure (continued)

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

   

Futures contracts

  

Average notional value of contracts — long

   $ 96,158,952  

For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.

 

 

 
     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

 

 

Investments

                 

Assets

                 

Common Stocks

   $     111,141,227        $ 13,978,259,114        $ 23        $ 14,089,400,364  

Preferred Stocks

              106,961,838                   106,961,838  

Money Market Funds

     61,832,151                                       —          61,832,151  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $ 172,973,378        $ 14,085,220,952        $ 23        $ 14,258,194,353  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments(a)

                 

Assets

                 

Futures Contracts

   $        $ 2,790,711        $        $ 2,790,711  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

  (a)

Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts. Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities

July 31, 2022

 

    iShares
MSCI EAFE Growth
ETF
    iShares
MSCI EAFE Value
ETF
 

 

 

ASSETS

   

Investments, at value — unaffiliated(a)(b)

  $ 10,109,180,830     $ 14,196,362,202  

Investments, at value — affiliated(c)

    32,570,895       61,832,151  

Cash

    1,689,515       5,173  

Foreign currency, at value(d)

    9,558,862       27,882,221  

Foreign currency collateral pledged for futures contracts(e)

    1,891,796       5,227,260  

Receivables:

   

Investments sold

    2,942,936        

Securities lending income — affiliated

    42,016       24,926  

Variation margin on futures contracts

    277,963       895,379  

Capital shares sold

    57,016,654        

Dividends — unaffiliated

    2,944,044       20,236,499  

Dividends — affiliated

    2,578       3,932  

Tax reclaims

    12,875,859       24,347,972  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

    10,230,993,948       14,336,817,715  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

   

Collateral on securities loaned, at value

    30,428,409       57,887,488  

Payables:

   

Investments purchased

    62,130,399       417,361  

Capital shares redeemed

          95,520  

Investment advisory fees

    2,670,564       4,051,405  

Professional fees

    146,637       1,052,490  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

    95,376,009       63,504,264  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

  $ 10,135,617,939     $ 14,273,313,451  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF

   

Paid-in capital

  $ 10,792,354,774     $ 16,880,630,754  

Accumulated loss

    (656,736,835     (2,607,317,303
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

  $ 10,135,617,939     $ 14,273,313,451  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE

   

Shares outstanding

    116,800,000       322,000,000  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value

  $ 86.78     $ 44.33  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares authorized

    Unlimited       Unlimited  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Par value

    None       None  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

(a)   Investments, at cost — unaffiliated

  $ 10,020,796,613     $ 15,556,044,063  

(b)   Securities loaned, at value

  $ 29,756,623     $ 52,858,858  

(c)   Investments, at cost — affiliated

  $ 32,565,899     $ 61,825,185  

(d)   Foreign currency, at cost

  $ 9,412,481     $ 27,416,039  

(e)   Foreign currency collateral pledged, at cost

  $ 1,977,438     $ 5,418,459  

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Statements of Operations

Year Ended July 31, 2022

 

   

iShares
MSCI EAFE
Growth ETF
 
 
 
   

iShares
MSCI EAFE Value
ETF
 
 
 

 

 

INVESTMENT INCOME

   

Dividends — unaffiliated

  $ 185,128,157     $ 718,950,013  

Dividends — affiliated

    12,123       60,922  

Securities lending income — affiliated — net

    246,449       1,182,053  

Other income — unaffiliated

    22,511       3,677,266  

Foreign taxes withheld

    (16,433,538     (53,758,369

Foreign withholding tax claims

    1,469,664       22,670,278  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment income

    170,445,366       692,782,163  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

EXPENSES

   

Investment advisory fees

    39,210,640       51,236,794  

Professional fees

    149,435       2,636,405  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

    39,360,075       53,873,199  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

    131,085,291       638,908,964  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

   

Net realized gain (loss) from:

   

Investments — unaffiliated

    (308,646,945     (385,322,970

Investments — affiliated

    (27,633     (18,089

In-kind redemptions — unaffiliated(a)

    778,858,068       239,560,762  

Futures contracts

    (1,261,118     623,103  

Foreign currency transactions

    (3,845,210     (12,386,916
 

 

 

   

 

 

 
    465,077,162       (157,544,110
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

   

Investments — unaffiliated

    (2,957,429,352     (2,041,390,828

Investments — affiliated

    (720     (2,156

Futures contracts

    1,059,818       3,579,132  

Foreign currency translations

    (793,097     (1,709,990
 

 

 

   

 

 

 
    (2,957,163,351     (2,039,523,842
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized loss

    (2,492,086,189     (2,197,067,952
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

  $ (2,361,000,898   $ (1,558,158,988
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a)

See Note 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

    iShares
MSCI EAFE Growth ETF
    iShares
MSCI EAFE Value ETF
 
   

Year Ended

07/31/22

 

 

   

Year Ended

07/31/21

 

 

   

Year Ended

07/31/22

 

 

   

Year Ended

07/31/21

 

 

 

 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS

       

OPERATIONS

       

Net investment income

  $ 131,085,291     $ 112,261,025     $ 638,908,964     $ 337,345,831  

Net realized gain (loss)

    465,077,162       524,736,372       (157,544,110     192,414,204  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (2,957,163,351     1,643,569,188       (2,039,523,842     1,632,862,528  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (2,361,000,898     2,280,566,585       (1,558,158,988     2,162,622,563  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS(a)

       

Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders

    (185,249,184     (120,719,418     (793,319,046     (332,175,925
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

       

Net increase in net assets derived from capital share transactions

    566,537,999       1,961,152,434       2,190,485,100       6,804,357,557  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

       

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

    (1,979,712,083     4,120,999,601       (160,992,934     8,634,804,195  

Beginning of year

    12,115,330,022       7,994,330,421       14,434,306,385       5,799,502,190  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of year

  $ 10,135,617,939     $ 12,115,330,022     $ 14,273,313,451     $ 14,434,306,385  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a)

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

    iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF  
 

 

 

 
   
Year Ended
07/31/22
 
 
   
Year Ended
07/31/21
 
 
   
Year Ended
07/31/20
 
 
    
Year Ended
07/31/19
 
 
    
Year Ended
07/31/18
 
 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 108.95     $ 86.52     $ 80.40      $ 80.65      $ 75.38  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

    1.19 (b)       1.15       1.06        1.42        1.41  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(c)

    (21.67     22.53       6.06        (0.29      5.19  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (20.48     23.68       7.12        1.13        6.60  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Distributions from net investment income(d)

    (1.69     (1.25     (1.00      (1.38      (1.33
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 86.78     $ 108.95     $ 86.52      $ 80.40      $ 80.65  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return(e)

           

Based on net asset value

    (18.92 )%(b)       27.42     8.91      1.52      8.79
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets(f)

           

Total expenses

    0.36     0.36     0.39      0.40      0.40
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total expenses excluding professional fees for foreign withholding tax claims

    0.36     0.36     N/A        0.40      N/A  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net investment income

    1.19 %(b)       1.15     1.31      1.86      1.77
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

           

Net assets, end of year (000)

  $ 10,135,618     $ 12,115,330     $ 7,994,330      $ 3,955,693      $ 3,516,376  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate(g)

    25     24     33      22      22
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

(b) 

Reflects the one-time, positive effect of foreign withholding tax claims, net of the associated professional fees, which resulted in the following increases for the year ended July 31, 2022:

  

• Net investment income per share by $0.01.

  

• Total return by 0.01%.

  

• Ratio of net investment income to average net assets by 0.01%.

(c) 

The amounts reported for a share outstanding may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses in securities for the fiscal period due to the timing of capital share transactions in relation to the fluctuating market values of the Fund’s underlying securities.

(d) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

(e) 

Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

(f) 

Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

(g) 

Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

    iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF  
 

 

 

 
   
Year Ended
07/31/22
 
 
   
Year Ended
07/31/21
 
 
   
Year Ended
07/31/20
 
 
    
Year Ended
07/31/19
 
 
    
Year Ended
07/31/18
 
 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 51.48     $ 39.94     $ 47.08      $ 52.87      $ 53.18  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

    2.06 (b)       1.67       1.48        2.03        2.05  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(c)

    (6.66     11.39       (7.18      (5.81      (0.15
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (4.60     13.06       (5.70      (3.78      1.90  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Distributions from net investment income(d)

    (2.55     (1.52     (1.44      (2.01      (2.21
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 44.33     $ 51.48     $ 39.94      $ 47.08      $ 52.87  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return(e)

           

Based on net asset value

    (9.23 )%(b)       32.79     (12.48 )%       (7.05 )%       3.63
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets(f)

           

Total expenses

    0.35     0.36     0.39      0.39      0.38
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total expenses excluding professional fees for foreign withholding tax claims

    0.33     0.36     N/A        0.39      N/A  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net investment income

    4.17 %(b)       3.42     3.36      4.17      3.75
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

           

Net assets, end of year (000)

  $ 14,273,313     $ 14,434,306     $ 5,799,502      $ 5,423,659      $ 5,561,771  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate(g)

    26     25     27      21      22
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

(b) 

Reflects the one-time, positive effect of foreign withholding tax claims, net of the associated professional fees, which resulted in the following increases for the year ended July 31, 2022:

  

• Net investment income per share by $0.06.

  

• Total return by 0.12%.

  

• Ratio of net investment income to average net assets by 0.13%.

(c) 

The amounts reported for a share outstanding may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses in securities for the fiscal period due to the timing of capital share transactions in relation to the fluctuating market values of the Fund’s underlying securities.

(d) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

(e) 

Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

(f)

Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

(g) 

Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements        

 

1.

ORGANIZATION

iShares Trust (the “Trust”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and is authorized to have multiple series or portfolios.

These financial statements relate only to the following funds (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”):    

 

iShares ETF  

Diversification

Classification

 

MSCI EAFE Growth

    Diversified  

MSCI EAFE Value

    Diversified  

 

2.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES    

The financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), which may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Each Fund is considered an investment company under U.S. GAAP and follows the accounting and reporting guidance applicable to investment companies. Below is a summary of significant accounting policies:

Investment Transactions and Income Recognition: For financial reporting purposes, investment transactions are recorded on the dates the transactions are executed. Realized gains and losses on investment transactions are determined using the specific identification method. Dividend income and capital gain distributions, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date at fair value. Dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed are subsequently recorded when the Funds are informed of the ex-dividend date. Under the applicable foreign tax laws, a withholding tax at various rates may be imposed on capital gains, dividends and interest. Upon notification from issuers or as estimated by management, a portion of the dividend income received from a real estate investment trust may be redesignated as a reduction of cost of the related investment and/or realized gain.

Foreign Currency Translation: Each Fund’s books and records are maintained in U.S. dollars. Securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars using prevailing market rates as quoted by one or more data service providers. Purchases and sales of investments are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Generally, when the U.S. dollar rises in value against a foreign currency, the investments denominated in that currency will lose value; the opposite effect occurs if the U.S. dollar falls in relative value.

Each Fund does not isolate the effect of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates from the effect of fluctuations in the market prices of investments for financial reporting purposes. Accordingly, the effects of changes in exchange rates on investments are not segregated in the Statements of Operations from the effects of changes in market prices of those investments, but are included as a component of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investments. Each Fund reports realized currency gains (losses) on foreign currency related transactions as components of net realized gain (loss) for financial reporting purposes, whereas such components are generally treated as ordinary income for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

Foreign Taxes: The Funds may be subject to foreign taxes (a portion of which may be reclaimable) on income, stock dividends, capital gains on investments, or certain foreign currency transactions. All foreign taxes are recorded in accordance with the applicable foreign tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign jurisdictions in which each Fund invests. These foreign taxes, if any, are paid by each Fund and are reflected in its Statements of Operations as follows: foreign taxes withheld at source are presented as a reduction of income, foreign taxes on securities lending income are presented as a reduction of securities lending income, foreign taxes on stock dividends are presented as “Other foreign taxes”, and foreign taxes on capital gains from sales of investments and foreign taxes on foreign currency transactions are included in their respective net realized gain (loss) categories. Foreign taxes payable or deferred as of July 31, 2022, if any, are disclosed in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

The Funds file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. The Funds may record a reclaim receivable based on collectability, which includes factors such as the jurisdiction’s applicable laws, payment history and market convention. The Statements of Operations includes tax reclaims recorded as well as professional and other fees, if any, associated with recovery of foreign withholding taxes.

Collateralization: If required by an exchange or counterparty agreement, the Funds may be required to deliver/deposit cash and/or securities to/with an exchange, or broker-dealer or custodian as collateral for certain investments.

In-kind Redemptions: For financial reporting purposes, in-kind redemptions are treated as sales of securities resulting in realized capital gains or losses to the Funds. Because such gains or losses are not taxable to the Funds and are not distributed to existing Fund shareholders, the gains or losses are reclassified from accumulated net realized gain (loss) to paid-in capital at the end of the Funds’ tax year. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or net asset value (“NAV”) per share.

Distributions: Dividends and distributions paid by each Fund are recorded on the ex-dividend dates. Distributions are determined on a tax basis and may differ from net investment income and net realized capital gains for financial reporting purposes. Dividends and distributions are paid in U.S. dollars and cannot be automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Funds. The character and timing of distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP.

 

 

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Indemnifications: In the normal course of business, each Fund enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations that provide general indemnification. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown because it involves future potential claims against the Funds, which cannot be predicted with any certainty.

 

3.

INVESTMENT VALUATION AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Investment Valuation Policies: Each Fund’s investments are valued at fair value (also referred to as “market value” within the financial statements) each day that the Fund’s listing exchange is open and, for financial reporting purposes, as of the report date. U.S. GAAP defines fair value as the price a fund would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Each Fund determines the fair values of its financial instruments using various independent dealers or pricing services under policies approved by the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board”). If a security’s market price is not readily available or does not otherwise accurately represent the fair value of the security, the security will be valued in accordance with a policy approved by the Board as reflecting fair value. The BlackRock Global Valuation Methodologies Committee (the “Global Valuation Committee”) is the committee formed by management to develop global pricing policies and procedures and to oversee the pricing function for all financial instruments.

Fair Value Inputs and Methodologies: The following methods and inputs are used to establish the fair value of each Fund’s assets and liabilities:

 

   

Equity investments traded on a recognized securities exchange are valued at that day’s official closing price, as applicable, on the exchange where the stock is primarily traded. Equity investments traded on a recognized exchange for which there were no sales on that day are valued at the last traded price.

 

   

Investments in open-end U.S. mutual funds (including money market funds) are valued at that day’s published NAV.

 

   

Futures contracts are valued based on that day’s last reported settlement or trade price on the exchange where the contract is traded.

Generally, trading in foreign instruments is substantially completed each day at various times prior to the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). Each business day, the Funds use current market factors supplied by independent pricing services to value certain foreign instruments (“Systematic Fair Value Price”). The Systematic Fair Value Price is designed to value such foreign securities at fair value as of the close of trading on the NYSE, which follows the close of the local markets.

If events (e.g., market volatility, company announcement or a natural disaster) occur that are expected to materially affect the value of such investment, or in the event that application of these methods of valuation results in a price for an investment that is deemed not to be representative of the market value of such investment, or if a price is not available, the investment will be valued by the Global Valuation Committee, in accordance with a policy approved by the Board as reflecting fair value (“Fair Valued Investments”). The fair valuation approaches that may be used by the Global Valuation Committee include market approach, income approach and cost approach. Valuation techniques such as discounted cash flow, use of market comparables and matrix pricing are types of valuation approaches and are typically used in determining fair value. When determining the price for Fair Valued Investments, the Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate, seeks to determine the price that each Fund might reasonably expect to receive or pay from the current sale or purchase of that asset or liability in an arm’s-length transaction. Fair value determinations shall be based upon all available factors that the Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate, deems relevant and consistent with the principles of fair value measurement. The pricing of all Fair Valued Investments is subsequently reported to the Board or a committee thereof on a quarterly basis.

Fair value pricing could result in a difference between the prices used to calculate a fund’s NAV and the prices used by the fund’s underlying index, which in turn could result in a difference between the fund’s performance and the performance of the fund’s underlying index.

Fair Value Hierarchy: Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. These inputs to valuation techniques are categorized into a fair value hierarchy consisting of three broad levels for financial reporting purposes as follows:

 

   

Level 1 – Unadjusted price quotations in active markets/exchanges for identical assets or liabilities that each Fund has the ability to access;

 

   

Level 2 – Other observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market-corroborated inputs); and

 

   

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available, (including the Global Valuation Committee’s assumptions used in determining the fair value of financial instruments).

The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the fair value hierarchy classification is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Investments classified within Level 3 have significant unobservable inputs used by the Global Valuation Committee in determining the price for Fair Valued Investments. Level 3 investments include equity or debt issued by privately held companies or funds that may not have a secondary market and/or may have a limited number of investors. The categorization of a value determined for financial instruments is based on the pricing transparency of the financial instruments and is not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities.

 

 

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4.

SECURITIES AND OTHER INVESTMENTS

Securities Lending: Each Fund may lend its securities to approved borrowers, such as brokers, dealers and other financial institutions. The borrower pledges and maintains with the Fund collateral consisting of cash, an irrevocable letter of credit issued by an approved bank, or securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government. The initial collateral received by each Fund is required to have a value of at least 102% of the current market value of the loaned securities for securities traded on U.S. exchanges and a value of at least 105% for all other securities. The collateral is maintained thereafter at a value equal to at least 100% of the current value of the securities on loan. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of each business day of the Fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Fund or excess collateral is returned by the Fund, on the next business day. During the term of the loan, each Fund is entitled to all distributions made on or in respect of the loaned securities but does not receive interest income on securities received as collateral. Loans of securities are terminable at any time and the borrower, after notice, is required to return borrowed securities within the standard time period for settlement of securities transactions.

As of period end, any securities on loan were collateralized by cash and/or U.S. Government obligations. Cash collateral invested in money market funds managed by BlackRock Fund Advisors (“BFA”), the Funds’ investment adviser, or its affiliates is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments. Any non-cash collateral received cannot be sold, re-invested or pledged by the Fund, except in the event of borrower default. The securities on loan, if any, are also disclosed in each Fund’s Schedule of Investments. The market value of any securities on loan and the value of any related cash collateral are disclosed in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Securities lending transactions are entered into by the Funds under Master Securities Lending Agreements (each, an “MSLA”) which provide the right, in the event of default (including bankruptcy or insolvency) for the non-defaulting party to liquidate the collateral and calculate a net exposure to the defaulting party or request additional collateral. In the event that a borrower defaults, the Funds, as lender, would offset the market value of the collateral received against the market value of the securities loaned. When the value of the collateral is greater than that of the market value of the securities loaned, the lender is left with a net amount payable to the defaulting party. However, bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against such a right of offset in the event of an MSLA counterparty’s bankruptcy or insolvency. Under the MSLA, absent an event of default, the borrower can resell or re-pledge the loaned securities, and the Funds can reinvest cash collateral received in connection with loaned securities. Upon an event of default, the parties’ obligations to return the securities or collateral to the other party are extinguished, and the parties can resell or re-pledge the loaned securities or the collateral received in connection with the loaned securities in order to satisfy the defaulting party’s net payment obligation for all transactions under the MSLA. The defaulting party remains liable for any deficiency.

As of period end, the following table is a summary of the securities on loan by counterparty which are subject to offset under an MSLA:

 

 

 
iShares ETF and Counterparty    
Securities Loaned
at Value
 
 
    
Cash Collateral
Received
 
(a)  
    
Non-Cash Collateral
Received, at Fair Value
 
(a) 
     Net Amount  

 

 

MSCI EAFE Growth

          

BNP Paribas SA

  $ 5,382,691      $ (5,382,691    $      $  

BofA Securities, Inc.

    4,624,257        (4,624,257              

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.

    2,251,786        (2,251,786              

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC

    3,452,257        (3,363,102             89,155 (b) 

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC

    1,653,584        (1,653,584              

Macquarie Bank Ltd.

    378,366        (378,366              

Morgan Stanley

    7,985,133        (7,918,436             66,697 (b) 

National Financial Services LLC

    1,747,728        (1,747,728              

Scotia Capital (USA), Inc.

    310,590        (310,590              

UBS Securities LLC

    1,970,231        (1,970,231              
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
  $ 29,756,623      $ (29,600,771    $      $ 155,852  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

MSCI EAFE Value

          

BNP Paribas SA

  $ 1,545,661      $ (1,545,661    $      $  

BofA Securities, Inc.

    17,137,693        (17,137,693              

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.

    10,481,881        (10,481,881              

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC

    2,971,967        (2,971,967              

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC

    5,232,372        (5,232,372              

Morgan Stanley

    8,283,822        (8,283,822              

UBS Securities LLC

    2,935,021        (2,935,021              

Virtu Americas LLC

    1,683,710        (1,683,710              

Wells Fargo Bank N.A.

    2,586,731        (2,586,731              
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
  $ 52,858,858      $ (52,858,858    $      $  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Collateral received in excess of the market value of securities on loan is not presented in this table. The total cash collateral received by each Fund is disclosed in the Fund’s statement of assets and liabilities.

 
  (b) 

The market value of the loaned securities is determined as of July 31, 2022. Additional collateral is delivered to the Fund on the next business day in accordance with the MSLA. The net amount would be subject to the borrower default indemnity in the event of default by a counterparty.

 

The risks of securities lending include the risk that the borrower may not provide additional collateral when required or may not return the securities when due. To mitigate these risks, each Fund benefits from a borrower default indemnity provided by BlackRock, Inc. (“BlackRock”). BlackRock’s indemnity allows for full replacement of the securities loaned to the extent the collateral received does not cover the value of the securities loaned in the event of borrower default. Each Fund could incur a loss if the

 

 

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value of an investment purchased with cash collateral falls below the market value of the loaned securities or if the value of an investment purchased with cash collateral falls below the value of the original cash collateral received. Such losses are borne entirely by each Fund.

 

5.

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Futures Contracts: Futures contracts are purchased or sold to gain exposure to, or manage exposure to, changes in interest rates (interest rate risk) and changes in the value of equity securities (equity risk) or foreign currencies (foreign currency exchange rate risk).

Futures contracts are exchange-traded agreements between the Funds and a counterparty to buy or sell a specific quantity of an underlying instrument at a specified price and on a specified date. Depending on the terms of a contract, it is settled either through physical delivery of the underlying instrument on the settlement date or by payment of a cash amount on the settlement date. Upon entering into a futures contract, the Funds are required to deposit initial margin with the broker in the form of cash or securities in an amount that varies depending on a contract’s size and risk profile. The initial margin deposit must then be maintained at an established level over the life of the contract. Amounts pledged, which are considered restricted, are included in cash pledged for futures contracts in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Securities deposited as initial margin are designated in the Schedule of Investments and cash deposited, if any, are shown as cash pledged for futures contracts in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Pursuant to the contract, the Funds agree to receive from or pay to the broker an amount of cash equal to the daily fluctuation in market value of the contract (“variation margin”). Variation margin is recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and, if any, shown as variation margin receivable (or payable) on futures contracts in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. When the contract is closed, a realized gain or loss is recorded in the Statements of Operations equal to the difference between the notional amount of the contract at the time it was opened and the notional amount at the time it was closed. The use of futures contracts involves the risk of an imperfect correlation in the movements in the price of futures contracts and interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates or underlying assets.

 

6.

INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Investment Advisory Fees: Pursuant to an Investment Advisory Agreement with the Trust, BFA manages the investment of each Fund’s assets. BFA is a California corporation indirectly owned by BlackRock. Under the Investment Advisory Agreement, BFA is responsible for substantially all expenses of the Funds, except (i) interest and taxes; (ii) brokerage commissions and other expenses connected with the execution of portfolio transactions; (iii) distribution fees; (iv) the advisory fee payable to BFA; and (v) litigation expenses and any extraordinary expenses (in each case as determined by a majority of the independent trustees).

For its investment advisory services to the iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF, BFA is entitled to an annual investment advisory fee, accrued daily and paid monthly by the Fund, based on the average daily net assets of the Fund as follows:

 

   
Average Daily Net Assets   Investment Advisory Fees  

First $3 billion

    0.4000

Over $3 billion, up to and including $4.5 billion

    0.3800  

Over $4.5 billion, up to and including $6 billion

    0.3610  

Over $6 billion, up to and including $7.5 billion

    0.3430  

Over $7.5 billion, up to and including $9 billion

    0.3258  

Over $9 billion, up to and including $10.5 billion

    0.3095  

Over $10.5 billion

    0.2940  

For its investment advisory services to the iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF, BFA is entitled to an annual investment advisory fee, accrued daily and paid monthly by the Fund, based on the average daily net assets of the Fund as follows:

 

   
Average Daily Net Assets   Investment Advisory Fees  

First $3 billion

    0.4000

Over $3 billion, up to and including $4.5 billion

    0.3800  

Over $4.5 billion, up to and including $6 billion

    0.3610  

Over $6 billion, up to and including $7.5 billion

    0.3430  

Over $7.5 billion, up to and including $9 billion

    0.3258  

Over $9 billion, up to and including $10.5 billion

    0.3096  

Over $10.5 billion, up to and including $12 billion

    0.2941  

Over $12 billion, up to and including $13.5 billion

    0.2793  

Over $13.5 billion, up to and including $15 billion

    0.2653  

Over $15 billion

    0.2520  

 

 

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Prior to June 30, 2022, for its investment advisory services to the iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF, BFA was entitled to an annual investment advisory fee, accrued daily and paid monthly by the Fund, based on the average daily net assets of the Fund as follows:

 

   
Average Daily Net Assets   Investment Advisory Fees  

First $3 billion

    0.4000

Over $3 billion, up to and including $4.5 billion

    0.3800  

Over $4.5 billion, up to and including $6 billion

    0.3610  

Over $6 billion, up to and including $7.5 billion

    0.3430  

Over $7.5 billion, up to and including $9 billion

    0.3258  

Over $9 billion, up to and including $10.5 billion

    0.3096  

Over $10.5 billion, up to and including $12 billion

    0.2941  

Over $12 billion, up to and including $13.5 billion

    0.2793  

Over $13.5 billion

    0.2653  

Distributor: BlackRock Investments, LLC, an affiliate of BFA, is the distributor for each Fund. Pursuant to the distribution agreement, BFA is responsible for any fees or expenses for distribution services provided to the Funds.

Securities Lending: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) has issued an exemptive order which permits BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A. (“BTC”), an affiliate of BFA, to serve as securities lending agent for the Funds, subject to applicable conditions. As securities lending agent, BTC bears all operational costs directly related to securities lending, including any custodial costs. Each Fund is responsible for fees in connection with the investment of cash collateral received for securities on loan (the “collateral investment fees”). The cash collateral is invested in a money market fund, BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional or BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, managed by BFA, or its affiliates. However, BTC has agreed to reduce the amount of securities lending income it receives in order to effectively limit the collateral investment fees each Fund bears to an annual rate of 0.04%. The SL Agency Shares of such money market fund will not be subject to a sales load, distribution fee or service fee. The money market fund in which the cash collateral has been invested may, under certain circumstances, impose a liquidity fee of up to 2% of the value redeemed or temporarily restrict redemptions for up to 10 business days during a 90 day period, in the event that the money market fund’s weekly liquid assets fall below certain thresholds.

Securities lending income is equal to the total of income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral, net of fees and other payments to and from borrowers of securities, and less the collateral investment fees. Each Fund retains a portion of securities lending income and remits the remaining portion to BTC as compensation for its services as securities lending agent.

Pursuant to the current securities lending agreement, each Fund retains 82% of securities lending income (which excludes collateral investment fees) and the amount retained can never be less than 70% of the total of securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees.

In addition, commencing the business day following the date that the aggregate securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees generated across all 1940 Act iShares exchange-traded funds (the “iShares ETF Complex”) in that calendar year exceeds a specified threshold, each Fund, pursuant to the securities lending agreement, will retain for the remainder of that calendar year 85% of securities lending income (which excludes collateral investment fees), and the amount retained can never be less than 70% of the total of securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees.

The share of securities lending income earned by each Fund is shown as securities lending income – affiliated – net in its Statements of Operations. For the year ended July 31, 2022, the Funds paid BTC the following amounts for securities lending agent services:

 

   
iShares ETF   Fees Paid
to BTC
 

MSCI EAFE Growth

  $ 68,553  

MSCI EAFE Value

    272,822  

Officers and Trustees: Certain officers and/or trustees of the Trust are officers and/or trustees of BlackRock or its affiliates.

Other Transactions: Cross trading is the buying or selling of portfolio securities between funds to which BFA (or an affiliate) serves as investment adviser. At its regularly scheduled quarterly meetings, the Board reviews such transactions as of the most recent calendar quarter for compliance with the requirements and restrictions set forth by Rule 17a-7.

For the year ended July 31, 2022, transactions executed by the Funds pursuant to Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act were as follows:

 

       
iShares ETF   Purchases      Sales      Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
 

MSCI EAFE Growth

  $  1,963,432,316      $  1,663,220,092      $ (116,795,056

MSCI EAFE Value

    2,007,177,597        1,965,331,680        (177,508,623

Each Fund may invest its positive cash balances in certain money market funds managed by BFA or an affiliate. The income earned on these temporary cash investments is shown as dividends – affiliated in the Statements of Operations.

 

 

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A fund, in order to improve its portfolio liquidity and its ability to track its underlying index, may invest in shares of other iShares funds that invest in securities in the fund’s underlying index.

 

7.

PURCHASES AND SALES

For the year ended July 31, 2022, purchases and sales of investments, excluding short-term investments and in-kind transactions, were as follows:

 

     
iShares ETF   Purchases      Sales  

MSCI EAFE Growth

  $  2,819,485,574      $  2,737,034,766  

MSCI EAFE Value

    4,143,265,417        3,917,313,619  

For the year ended July 31, 2022, in-kind transactions were as follows:

 

     
iShares ETF   In-kind
Purchases
    

In-kind

Sales

 

MSCI EAFE Growth

  $  2,806,223,740      $  2,373,914,802  

MSCI EAFE Value

    3,296,202,362        1,398,433,877  

 

8.

INCOME TAX INFORMATION

Each Fund is treated as an entity separate from the Trust’s other funds for federal income tax purposes. It is each Fund’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income to its shareholders. Therefore, no U.S. federal income tax provision is required.

Management has analyzed tax laws and regulations and their application to the Funds as of July 31, 2022, inclusive of the open tax return years, and does not believe that there are any uncertain tax positions that require recognition of a tax liability in the Funds’ financial statements.

U.S. GAAP requires that certain components of net assets be adjusted to reflect permanent differences between financial and tax reporting. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or NAV per share. As of July 31, 2022, permanent differences attributable to realized gains (losses) from in-kind redemptions were reclassified to the following accounts:

 

     
iShares ETF   Paid-in
Capital
     Accumulated
Earnings (Loss)
 

MSCI EAFE Growth

  $  766,392,561      $  (766,392,561

MSCI EAFE Value

    194,789,670        (194,789,670

The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:

 

     
iShares ETF   Year Ended
07/31/22
     Year Ended
07/31/21
 

MSCI EAFE Growth

    

Ordinary income

  $ 185,249,184      $ 120,719,418  
 

 

 

    

 

 

 

MSCI EAFE Value

    

Ordinary income

  $ 793,319,046      $ 332,175,925  
 

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of July 31, 2022, the tax components of accumulated net earnings (losses) were as follows:

 

         
iShares ETF    

Non-expiring
Capital Loss
Carryforwards


(a) 
   
Net Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
 
(b) 
   
Qualified
Late-Year Losses
 
(c) 
    Total  

MSCI EAFE Growth

  $ (677,396,974   $ 36,106,288     $ (15,446,149   $ (656,736,835

MSCI EAFE Value

    (936,771,230     (1,665,989,903     (4,556,170     (2,607,317,303

 

  (a) 

Amounts available to offset future realized capital gains.

 
  (b) 

The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized gains (losses) was attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales, the realization for tax purposes of unrealized gains (losses) on certain futures contracts, the timing and recognition of partnership income, the characterization of corporate actions and the realization for tax purposes of unrealized gains on investments in passive foreign investment companies.

 
  (c) 

The Funds have elected to defer certain qualified late-year losses and recognize such losses in the next taxable year.

 

A fund may own shares in certain foreign investment entities, referred to, under U.S. tax law, as “passive foreign investment companies.” Such fund may elect to mark-to-market annually the shares of each passive foreign investment company and would be required to distribute to shareholders any such marked-to-market gains.

 

 

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As of July 31, 2022, gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on cost of investments (including short positions and derivatives, if any) for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

         
iShares ETF   Tax Cost      Gross Unrealized
Appreciation
     Gross Unrealized
Depreciation
    Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

MSCI EAFE Growth

  $ 10,105,204,539      $ 797,150,338      $ (760,599,166   $ 36,551,172  

MSCI EAFE Value

    15,922,913,894        469,096,830        (2,133,595,341     (1,664,498,511

 

9.

PRINCIPAL RISKS

In the normal course of business, each Fund invests in securities or other instruments and may enter into certain transactions, and such activities subject the Fund to various risks, including, among others, fluctuations in the market (market risk) or failure of an issuer to meet all of its obligations. The value of securities or other instruments may also be affected by various factors, including, without limitation: (i) the general economy; (ii) the overall market as well as local, regional or global political and/or social instability; (iii) regulation, taxation or international tax treaties between various countries; or (iv) currency, interest rate or price fluctuations. Local, regional or global events such as war, acts of terrorism, the spread of infectious illness or other public health issues, recessions, or other events could have a significant impact on the Funds and their investments. Each Fund’s prospectus provides details of the risks to which the Fund is subject.

BFA uses a “passive” or index approach to try to achieve each Fund’s investment objective following the securities included in its underlying index during upturns as well as downturns. BFA does not take steps to reduce market exposure or to lessen the effects of a declining market. Divergence from the underlying index and the composition of the portfolio is monitored by BFA.

The Funds may be exposed to additional risks when reinvesting cash collateral in money market funds that do not seek to maintain a stable NAV per share of $1.00, which may be subject to redemption gates or liquidity fees under certain circumstances.

Market Risk: An outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus has developed into a global pandemic and has resulted in closing borders, quarantines, disruptions to supply chains and customer activity, as well as general concern and uncertainty. The impact of this pandemic, and other global health crises that may arise in the future, could affect the economies of many nations, individual companies and the market in general in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen at the present time. This pandemic may result in substantial market volatility and may adversely impact the prices and liquidity of a fund’s investments. Although vaccines have been developed and approved for use by various governments, the duration of this pandemic and its effects cannot be determined with certainty.

Valuation Risk: The market values of equities, such as common stocks and preferred securities or equity related investments, such as futures and options, may decline due to general market conditions which are not specifically related to a particular company. They may also decline due to factors which affect a particular industry or industries. A fund may invest in illiquid investments. An illiquid investment is any investment that a fund reasonably expects cannot be sold or disposed of in current market conditions in seven calendar days or less without the sale or disposition significantly changing the market value of the investment. A fund may experience difficulty in selling illiquid investments in a timely manner at the price that it believes the investments are worth. Prices may fluctuate widely over short or extended periods in response to company, market or economic news. Markets also tend to move in cycles, with periods of rising and falling prices. This volatility may cause a fund’s NAV to experience significant increases or decreases over short periods of time. If there is a general decline in the securities and other markets, the NAV of a fund may lose value, regardless of the individual results of the securities and other instruments in which a fund invests.

The price each Fund could receive upon the sale of any particular portfolio investment may differ from each Fund’s valuation of the investment, particularly for securities that trade in thin or volatile markets or that are valued using a fair valuation technique or a price provided by an independent pricing service. Changes to significant unobservable inputs and assumptions (i.e., publicly traded company multiples, growth rate, time to exit) due to the lack of observable inputs.

Counterparty Credit Risk: The Funds may be exposed to counterparty credit risk, or the risk that an entity may fail to or be unable to perform on its commitments related to unsettled or open transactions, including making timely interest and/or principal payments or otherwise honoring its obligations. The Funds manage counterparty credit risk by entering into transactions only with counterparties that the Manager believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. Financial assets, which potentially expose the Funds to market, issuer and counterparty credit risks, consist principally of financial instruments and receivables due from counterparties. The extent of the Funds’ exposure to market, issuer and counterparty credit risks with respect to these financial assets is approximately their value recorded in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, less any collateral held by the Funds.

A derivative contract may suffer a mark-to-market loss if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the market rates or values of the underlying instrument. Losses can also occur if the counterparty does not perform under the contract.

With exchange-traded futures, there is less counterparty credit risk to the Funds since the exchange or clearinghouse, as counterparty to such instruments, guarantees against a possible default. The clearinghouse stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract; therefore, credit risk is limited to failure of the clearinghouse. While offset rights may exist under applicable law, a Fund does not have a contractual right of offset against a clearing broker or clearinghouse in the event of a default (including the bankruptcy or insolvency). Additionally, credit risk exists in exchange-traded futures with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a clearing broker’s customer accounts. While clearing brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a clearing broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the clearing broker for all its clients, typically the shortfall would be allocated on a pro rata basis across all the clearing broker’s customers, potentially resulting in losses to the Funds.

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)        

 

Concentration Risk: A diversified portfolio, where this is appropriate and consistent with a fund’s objectives, minimizes the risk that a price change of a particular investment will have a material impact on the NAV of a fund. The investment concentrations within each Fund’s portfolio are disclosed in its Schedule of Investments.

Certain Funds invest a significant portion of their assets in securities of issuers located in Europe or with significant exposure to European issuers or countries. The European financial markets have recently experienced volatility and adverse trends due to concerns about economic downturns in, or rising government debt levels of, several European countries as well as acts of war in the region. These events may spread to other countries in Europe and may affect the value and liquidity of certain of the Funds’ investments.

Responses to the financial problems by European governments, central banks and others, including austerity measures and reforms, may not work, may result in social unrest and may limit future growth and economic recovery or have other unintended consequences. Further defaults or restructurings by governments and others of their debt could have additional adverse effects on economies, financial markets and asset valuations around the world. The United Kingdom has withdrawn from the European Union, and one or more other countries may withdraw from the European Union and/or abandon the Euro, the common currency of the European Union. The impact of these actions, especially if they occur in a disorderly fashion, is not clear but could be significant and far reaching. In addition, Russia launched a large-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022. The extent and duration of the military action, resulting sanctions and resulting future market disruptions in the region are impossible to predict, but could be significant and have a severe adverse effect on the region, including significant negative impacts on the economy and the markets for certain securities and commodities, such as oil and natural gas, as well as other sectors.

Certain Funds invest a significant portion of their assets in securities of issuers located in Asia or with significant exposure to Asian issuers or countries. The Asian financial markets have recently experienced volatility and adverse trends due to concerns in several Asian countries regarding monetary policy, government intervention in the markets, rising government debt levels or economic downturns. These events may spread to other countries in Asia and may affect the value and liquidity of certain of the Funds’ investments.

Certain Funds invest a significant portion of their assets in securities within a single or limited number of market sectors. When a Fund concentrates its investments in this manner, it assumes the risk that economic, regulatory, political and social conditions affecting such sectors may have a significant impact on the fund and could affect the income from, or the value or liquidity of, the fund’s portfolio.

Significant Shareholder Redemption Risk: Certain shareholders may own or manage a substantial amount of fund shares and/or hold their fund investments for a limited period of time. Large redemptions of fund shares by these shareholders may force a fund to sell portfolio securities, which may negatively impact the fund’s NAV, increase the fund’s brokerage costs, and/or accelerate the realization of taxable income/gains and cause the fund to make additional taxable distributions to shareholders.

LIBOR Transition Risk: The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority announced a phase out of the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). Although many LIBOR rates ceased to be published or no longer are representative of the underlying market they seek to measure after December 31, 2021, a selection of widely used USD LIBOR rates will continue to be published through June 2023 in order to assist with the transition. The Funds may be exposed to financial instruments tied to LIBOR to determine payment obligations, financing terms, hedging strategies or investment value. The transition process away from LIBOR might lead to increased volatility and illiquidity in markets for, and reduce the effectiveness of new hedges placed against instruments whose terms currently include LIBOR. The ultimate effect of the LIBOR transition process on the Funds is uncertain.

 

10.

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

Capital shares are issued and redeemed by each Fund only in aggregations of a specified number of shares or multiples thereof (“Creation Units”) at NAV. Except when aggregated in Creation Units, shares of each Fund are not redeemable.

Transactions in capital shares were as follows:

 

 

 
   

Year Ended

07/31/22

   

Year Ended

07/31/21

 
 

 

 

   

 

 

 
iShares ETF   Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

 

 

MSCI EAFE Growth

       

Shares sold

    30,800,000     $ 2,944,052,063       31,200,000     $ 3,178,620,940  

Shares redeemed

    (25,200,000     (2,377,514,064     (12,400,000     (1,217,468,506
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    5,600,000     $ 566,537,999       18,800,000     $ 1,961,152,434  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

MSCI EAFE Value

       

Shares sold

    71,600,000     $ 3,596,755,484       160,400,000     $ 7,988,182,543  

Shares redeemed

    (30,000,000     (1,406,270,384     (25,200,000     (1,183,824,986
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    41,600,000     $ 2,190,485,100       135,200,000     $ 6,804,357,557  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The consideration for the purchase of Creation Units of a fund in the Trust generally consists of the in-kind deposit of a designated portfolio of securities and a specified amount of cash. Certain funds in the Trust may be offered in Creation Units solely or partially for cash in U.S. dollars. Investors purchasing and redeeming Creation Units may pay a purchase transaction fee and a redemption transaction fee directly to State Street Bank and Trust Company, the Trust’s administrator, to offset transfer and other transaction costs associated with the issuance and redemption of Creation Units, including Creation Units for cash. Investors transacting in Creation Units for cash may also

 

 

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pay an additional variable charge to compensate the relevant fund for certain transaction costs (i.e., stamp taxes, taxes on currency or other financial transactions, and brokerage costs) and market impact expenses relating to investing in portfolio securities. Such variable charges, if any, are included in shares sold in the table above.

From time to time, settlement of securities related to in-kind contributions or in-kind redemptions may be delayed. In such cases, securities related to in-kind transactions are reflected as a receivable or a payable in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

11.

FOREIGN WITHHOLDING TAX CLAIMS

The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) has issued guidance to address U.S. income tax liabilities attributable to fund shareholders resulting from the recovery of foreign taxes withheld in prior calendar years. These withheld foreign taxes were passed through to shareholders in the form of foreign tax credits in the year the taxes were withheld. Assuming there are sufficient foreign taxes paid which the iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF and iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF are able to pass through to its shareholders as a foreign tax credit in the current year, the iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF and iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF will be able to offset the prior years’ withholding taxes recovered against the foreign taxes paid in the current year. Accordingly, no federal income tax liability is recorded by the Fund.

 

12.

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Funds through the date the financial statements were available to be issued and has determined that there were no subsequent events requiring adjustment or additional disclosure in the financial statements.

 

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Trustees of

iShares Trust and Shareholders of each of the two funds listed in the table below

Opinions on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of each of the funds listed in the table below (two of the funds constituting iShares Trust, hereafter collectively referred to as the “Funds”) as of July 31, 2022, the related statements of operations for the year ended July 31, 2022, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended July 31, 2022, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended July 31, 2022 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Funds as of July 31, 2022, the results of each of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in each of their net assets for each of the two years in the period ended July 31, 2022 and each of the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended July 31, 2022 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

 

  iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF

  iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF

Basis for Opinions

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Funds’ financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of July 31, 2022 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

 

/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

September 23, 2022

We have served as the auditor of one or more BlackRock investment companies since 2000.

 

 

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Important Tax Information (unaudited)

 

The following amounts, or maximum amounts allowable by law, are hereby designated as qualified dividend income for individuals for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2022:

 

iShares ETF   Qualified Dividend
Income
 

MSCI EAFE Growth

  $     182,220,748  

MSCI EAFE Value

    762,423,705  

The Funds intend to pass through to their shareholders the following amounts, or maximum amounts allowable by law, of foreign source income earned and foreign taxes paid for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2022:

 

iShares ETF   Foreign Source
Income Earned
     Foreign
Taxes Paid
 

MSCI EAFE Growth

  $     194,777,443      $     12,720,214  

MSCI EAFE Value

    817,649,767        21,869,174  

 

 

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Board Review and Approval of Investment Advisory Contract

 

iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF (the “Fund”)

Under Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”), including a majority of Board Members who are not “interested persons” of the Trust (as that term is defined in the 1940 Act) (the “Independent Board Members”), is required annually to consider and approve the Investment Advisory Agreement between the Trust and BFA (the “Advisory Agreement”) on behalf of the Fund. The Board’s consideration entails a year-long process whereby the Board and its committees (composed solely of Independent Board Members) assess BlackRock’s services to the Fund, including investment management; fund accounting; administrative and shareholder services; oversight of the Fund’s service providers; risk management and oversight; legal and compliance services; and ability to meet applicable legal and regulatory requirements. The Independent Board Members requested, and BFA provided, such information as the Independent Board Members, with advice from independent counsel, deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the Advisory Agreement. At meetings on May 3, 2022 and May 18, 2022, a committee composed of all of the Independent Board Members (the “15(c) Committee”), with independent counsel, met with management and reviewed and discussed information provided in response to initial requests of the 15(c) Committee and/or its independent counsel, and requested certain additional information, which management agreed to provide. At a meeting held on June 13-15, 2022, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, reviewed the additional information provided by management in response to these requests.

After extensive discussions and deliberations, the Board, including all of the Independent Board Members, approved the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund, based on a review of qualitative and quantitative information provided by BFA and their cumulative experience as Board Members. The Board noted its satisfaction with the extent and quality of information provided and its frequent interactions with management, as well as the detailed responses and other information provided by BFA. The Independent Board Members were advised by their independent counsel throughout the process, including about the legal standards applicable to their review. In approving the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, considered various factors, including: (i) the expenses and performance of the Fund; (ii) the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by BFA; (iii) the costs of services provided to the Fund and profits realized by BFA and its affiliates; (iv) potential economies of scale and the sharing of related benefits; (v) the fees and services provided for other comparable funds/accounts managed by BFA and its affiliates; and (vi) other benefits to BFA and/or its affiliates. The material factors, none of which was controlling, and conclusions that formed the basis for the Board, including the Independent Board Members, to approve the continuance of the Advisory Agreement are discussed below.

Expenses and Performance of the Fund: The Board reviewed statistical information prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent provider of investment company data, regarding the expense ratio components, including gross and net total expenses, fees and expenses of another fund in which the Fund invests (if applicable), and waivers/reimbursements (if applicable) of the Fund in comparison with the same information for other ETFs, objectively selected by Broadridge as comprising the Fund’s applicable expense peer group pursuant to Broadridge’s proprietary ETF methodology (the “Peer Group”). The Board was provided with a detailed description of the proprietary ETF methodology used by Broadridge to determine the Fund’s Peer Group. The Board noted that, due to the limitations in providing comparable funds in the Peer Group, the statistical information provided in Broadridge’s report may or may not provide meaningful direct comparisons to the Fund in all instances. The Board also noted that the investment advisory fee rate and overall expenses (net of waivers and reimbursements) for the Fund were within range of the median of the investment advisory fee rates and overall expenses (net of waivers and reimbursements) of the funds in its Peer Group, excluding iShares funds.

In addition, to the extent that any of the comparison funds included in the Peer Group, excluding iShares funds, track the same index as the Fund, Broadridge also provided, and the Board reviewed, a comparison of the Fund’s performance for the one-year, three-year, five-year, ten-year, and since inception periods, as applicable, and for the quarter ended December 31, 2021, to that of such relevant comparison fund(s) for the same periods. The Board noted that the Fund seeks to track its specified underlying index and that, during the year, the Board received periodic reports on the Fund’s short- and longer-term performance in comparison with its underlying index. Such periodic comparative performance information, including additional detailed information as requested by the Board, was also considered. The Board noted that the Fund generally performed in line with its underlying index over the relevant periods.

Based on this review, the other factors considered at the meeting, and their general knowledge of ETF pricing, the Board concluded that the investment advisory fee rate and expense level and the historical performance of the Fund supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided: Based on management’s representations, including information about recent enhancements and initiatives with respect to the iShares business, including with respect to capital markets support and analysis, technology, portfolio management, product design and quality, compliance and risk management, global public policy and other services, the Board expected that there would be no diminution in the scope of services required of or provided by BFA under the Advisory Agreement for the coming year as compared with the scope of services provided by BFA during prior years. In reviewing the scope of these services, the Board considered BFA’s investment philosophy and experience, noting that BFA and its affiliates have committed significant resources over time, including during the past year, to support the iShares funds and their shareholders and have made significant investments into the iShares business. The Board also considered BFA’s compliance program and its compliance record with respect to the Fund. In that regard, the Board noted that BFA reports to the Board about portfolio management and compliance matters on a periodic basis in connection with regularly scheduled meetings of the Board, and on other occasions as necessary and appropriate, and has provided information and made relevant officers and other employees of BFA (and its affiliates) available as needed to provide further assistance with these matters. The Board also reviewed the background and experience of the persons responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund, as well as the resources available to them in managing the Fund. In addition to the above considerations, the Board reviewed and considered detailed presentations regarding BFA’s investment performance, investment and risk management processes and strategies, provided at the May 3, 2022 meeting and throughout the year, and matters related to BFA’s portfolio compliance program.

Based on review of this information, and the performance information discussed above, the Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund under the Advisory Agreement supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Costs of Services Provided to the Fund and Profits Realized by BFA and its Affiliates: The Board reviewed information about the estimated profitability to BlackRock in managing the Fund, based on the fees payable to BFA and its affiliates (including fees under the Advisory Agreement), and other sources of revenue and expense to BFA

 

 

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and its affiliates from the Fund’s operations for the last calendar year. The Board reviewed BlackRock’s methodology for calculating estimated profitability of the iShares funds, noting that the 15(c) Committee and the Board had focused on the methodology and profitability presentation. The Board recognized that profitability may be affected by numerous factors, including, among other things, fee waivers by BFA, the types of funds managed, expense allocations and business mix. The Board thus recognized that calculating and comparing profitability at individual fund levels is challenging. The Board discussed with management the sources of direct and ancillary revenue, including the revenues to BTC, a BlackRock affiliate, from securities lending by the Fund. The Board also discussed BFA’s estimated profit margin as reflected in the Fund’s profitability analysis and reviewed information regarding potential economies of scale (as discussed below).

Based on this review, the Board concluded that the information considered with respect to the profits realized by BFA and its affiliates under the Advisory Agreement and from other relationships between the Fund and BFA and/or its affiliates, if any, as well as the other factors considered at the meeting, supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Economies of Scale: The Board reviewed information and considered the extent to which economies of scale might be realized as the assets of the Fund increase, noting that the issue of potential economies of scale had been focused on by the 15(c) Committee and the Board during their meetings and addressed by management. The 15(c) Committee and the Board received information regarding BlackRock’s historical estimated profitability, including BFA’s and its affiliates’ estimated costs in providing services. The estimated cost information distinguished, among other things, between fixed and variable costs, and showed how the level and nature of fixed and variable costs may impact the existence or size of scale benefits, with the Board recognizing that potential economies of scale are difficult to measure. The 15(c) Committee and the Board reviewed information provided by BFA regarding the sharing of scale benefits with the iShares funds through various means, including, as applicable, through relatively low fee rates established at inception, breakpoints, waivers, or other fee reductions, as well as through additional investment in the iShares business and the provision of improved or additional infrastructure and services to the iShares funds and their shareholders. The Board noted that the Advisory Agreement for the Fund already provided for breakpoints in the Fund’s investment advisory fee rate as the assets of the Fund, on an aggregated basis with the assets of certain other iShares funds, increase. The Board noted that it would continue to assess the appropriateness of adding new or revised breakpoints in the future.

The Board concluded that this review of potential economies of scale and the sharing of related benefits, as well as the other factors considered at the meeting, supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Fees and Services Provided for Other Comparable Funds/Accounts Managed by BFA and its Affiliates: The Board received and considered information regarding the investment advisory/management fee rates for other funds/accounts in the U.S. for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory/management services, including open-end funds registered under the 1940 Act (including sub-advised funds), collective trust funds, and institutional separate accounts (collectively, the “Other Accounts”). The Board acknowledged BFA’s representation that the iShares funds are fundamentally different investment vehicles from the Other Accounts.

The Board received detailed information regarding how the Other Accounts generally differ from the Fund, including in terms of the types of services and generally more extensive services provided to the Fund, as well as other significant differences. In that regard, the Board considered that the pricing of services to institutional clients is typically based on a number of factors beyond the nature and extent of the specific services to be provided and often depends on the overall relationship between the client and its affiliates and the adviser and its affiliates. In addition, the Board considered the relative complexity and inherent risks and challenges of managing and providing other services to the Fund, as a publicly traded investment vehicle, as compared to the Other Accounts, particularly those that are institutional clients, in light of differing regulatory requirements and client-imposed mandates. The Board noted that BFA and its affiliates do not manage Other Accounts with substantially the same investment objective and strategy as the Fund and that track the same index as the Fund. The Board also acknowledged management’s assertion that, for certain iShares funds, and for client segmentation purposes, BlackRock has launched an iShares fund that may provide a similar investment exposure at a lower investment advisory fee rate.

The Board considered the “all-inclusive” nature of the Fund’s advisory fee structure, and the Fund’s expenses borne by BFA under this arrangement and noted that the investment advisory fee rate under the Advisory Agreement for the Fund was generally higher than the investment advisory/management fee rates for certain of the Other Accounts (particularly institutional clients) and concluded that the differences appeared to be consistent with the factors discussed.

Other Benefits to BFA and/or its Affiliates: The Board reviewed other benefits or ancillary revenue received by BFA and/or its affiliates in connection with the services provided to the Fund by BFA, both direct and indirect, including, but not limited to, payment of revenue to BTC, the Fund’s securities lending agent, for loaning portfolio securities (which was included in the profit margins reviewed by the Board pursuant to BFA’s estimated profitability methodology), payment of advisory fees or other fees to BFA (or its affiliates) in connection with any investments by the Fund in other funds for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory services or other services, and BlackRock’s profile in the investment community. The Board also noted the revenue received by BFA and/or its affiliates pursuant to an agreement that permits a service provider to use certain portions of BlackRock’s technology platform to service accounts managed by BFA and/or its affiliates, including the iShares funds. The Board noted that BFA generally does not use soft dollars or consider the value of research or other services that may be provided to BFA (including its affiliates) in selecting brokers for portfolio transactions for the Fund. The Board concluded that any such ancillary benefits would not be disadvantageous to the Fund and thus would not alter the Board’s conclusion with respect to the appropriateness of approving the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Conclusion: Based on a review of the factors described above, as well as such other factors as deemed appropriate by the Board, the Board, including all of the Independent Board Members, determined that the Fund’s investment advisory fee rate under the Advisory Agreement does not constitute a fee that is so disproportionately large as to bear no reasonable relationship to the services rendered and that could not have been the product of arm’s-length bargaining, and concluded to approve the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF (the “Fund”)

Under Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”), including a majority of Board Members who are not “interested persons” of the Trust (as that term is defined in the 1940 Act) (the “Independent Board Members”), is required annually to consider and approve the

 

 

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Board Review and Approval of Investment Advisory Contract  (continued)

 

Investment Advisory Agreement between the Trust and BFA (the “Advisory Agreement”) on behalf of the Fund. The Board’s consideration entails a year-long process whereby the Board and its committees (composed solely of Independent Board Members) assess BlackRock’s services to the Fund, including investment management; fund accounting; administrative and shareholder services; oversight of the Fund’s service providers; risk management and oversight; legal and compliance services; and ability to meet applicable legal and regulatory requirements. The Independent Board Members requested, and BFA provided, such information as the Independent Board Members, with advice from independent counsel, deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the Advisory Agreement. At meetings on May 3, 2022 and May 18, 2022, a committee composed of all of the Independent Board Members (the “15(c) Committee”), with independent counsel, met with management and reviewed and discussed information provided in response to initial requests of the 15(c) Committee and/or its independent counsel, and requested certain additional information, which management agreed to provide. At a meeting held on June 13-15, 2022, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, reviewed the additional information provided by management in response to these requests.

After extensive discussions and deliberations, the Board, including all of the Independent Board Members, approved the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund, based on a review of qualitative and quantitative information provided by BFA and their cumulative experience as Board Members. The Board noted its satisfaction with the extent and quality of information provided and its frequent interactions with management, as well as the detailed responses and other information provided by BFA. The Independent Board Members were advised by their independent counsel throughout the process, including about the legal standards applicable to their review. In approving the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, considered various factors, including: (i) the expenses and performance of the Fund; (ii) the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by BFA; (iii) the costs of services provided to the Fund and profits realized by BFA and its affiliates; (iv) potential economies of scale and the sharing of related benefits; (v) the fees and services provided for other comparable funds/accounts managed by BFA and its affiliates; and (vi) other benefits to BFA and/or its affiliates. The material factors, none of which was controlling, and conclusions that formed the basis for the Board, including the Independent Board Members, to approve the continuance of the Advisory Agreement are discussed below.

Expenses and Performance of the Fund: The Board reviewed statistical information prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent provider of investment company data, regarding the expense ratio components, including gross and net total expenses, fees and expenses of another fund in which the Fund invests (if applicable), and waivers/reimbursements (if applicable) of the Fund in comparison with the same information for other ETFs, objectively selected by Broadridge as comprising the Fund’s applicable expense peer group pursuant to Broadridge’s proprietary ETF methodology (the “Peer Group”). The Board was provided with a detailed description of the proprietary ETF methodology used by Broadridge to determine the Fund’s Peer Group. The Board noted that, due to the limitations in providing comparable funds in the Peer Group, the statistical information provided in Broadridge’s report may or may not provide meaningful direct comparisons to the Fund in all instances. The Board also noted that the investment advisory fee rate and overall expenses (net of waivers and reimbursements) for the Fund were lower than the median of the investment advisory fee rates and overall expenses (net of waivers and reimbursements) of the funds in its Peer Group, excluding iShares funds.

In addition, to the extent that any of the comparison funds included in the Peer Group, excluding iShares funds, track the same index as the Fund, Broadridge also provided, and the Board reviewed, a comparison of the Fund’s performance for the one-year, three-year, five-year, ten-year, and since inception periods, as applicable, and for the quarter ended December 31, 2021, to that of such relevant comparison fund(s) for the same periods. The Board noted that the Fund seeks to track its specified underlying index and that, during the year, the Board received periodic reports on the Fund’s short- and longer-term performance in comparison with its underlying index. Such periodic comparative performance information, including additional detailed information as requested by the Board, was also considered. The Board noted that the Fund generally performed in line with its underlying index over the relevant periods.

Based on this review, the other factors considered at the meeting, and their general knowledge of ETF pricing, the Board concluded that the investment advisory fee rate and expense level and the historical performance of the Fund supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided: Based on management’s representations, including information about recent enhancements and initiatives with respect to the iShares business, including with respect to capital markets support and analysis, technology, portfolio management, product design and quality, compliance and risk management, global public policy and other services, the Board expected that there would be no diminution in the scope of services required of or provided by BFA under the Advisory Agreement for the coming year as compared with the scope of services provided by BFA during prior years. In reviewing the scope of these services, the Board considered BFA’s investment philosophy and experience, noting that BFA and its affiliates have committed significant resources over time, including during the past year, to support the iShares funds and their shareholders and have made significant investments into the iShares business. The Board also considered BFA’s compliance program and its compliance record with respect to the Fund. In that regard, the Board noted that BFA reports to the Board about portfolio management and compliance matters on a periodic basis in connection with regularly scheduled meetings of the Board, and on other occasions as necessary and appropriate, and has provided information and made relevant officers and other employees of BFA (and its affiliates) available as needed to provide further assistance with these matters. The Board also reviewed the background and experience of the persons responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund, as well as the resources available to them in managing the Fund. In addition to the above considerations, the Board reviewed and considered detailed presentations regarding BFA’s investment performance, investment and risk management processes and strategies, provided at the May 3, 2022 meeting and throughout the year, and matters related to BFA’s portfolio compliance program.

Based on review of this information, and the performance information discussed above, the Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund under the Advisory Agreement supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Costs of Services Provided to the Fund and Profits Realized by BFA and its Affiliates: The Board reviewed information about the estimated profitability to BlackRock in managing the Fund, based on the fees payable to BFA and its affiliates (including fees under the Advisory Agreement), and other sources of revenue and expense to BFA and its affiliates from the Fund’s operations for the last calendar year. The Board reviewed BlackRock’s methodology for calculating estimated profitability of the iShares funds, noting that the 15(c) Committee and the Board had focused on the methodology and profitability presentation. The Board recognized that profitability may be affected by numerous factors, including, among other things, fee waivers by BFA, the types of funds managed, expense allocations and business mix. The Board thus recognized that calculating and comparing profitability at individual fund levels is challenging. The Board discussed with management the sources of direct and ancillary revenue,

 

 

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including the revenues to BTC, a BlackRock affiliate, from securities lending by the Fund. The Board also discussed BFA’s estimated profit margin as reflected in the Fund’s profitability analysis and reviewed information regarding potential economies of scale (as discussed below).

Based on this review, the Board concluded that the information considered with respect to the profits realized by BFA and its affiliates under the Advisory Agreement and from other relationships between the Fund and BFA and/or its affiliates, if any, as well as the other factors considered at the meeting, supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Economies of Scale: The Board reviewed information and considered the extent to which economies of scale might be realized as the assets of the Fund increase, noting that the issue of potential economies of scale had been focused on by the 15(c) Committee and the Board during their meetings and addressed by management. The 15(c) Committee and the Board received information regarding BlackRock’s historical estimated profitability, including BFA’s and its affiliates’ estimated costs in providing services. The estimated cost information distinguished, among other things, between fixed and variable costs, and showed how the level and nature of fixed and variable costs may impact the existence or size of scale benefits, with the Board recognizing that potential economies of scale are difficult to measure. The 15(c) Committee and the Board reviewed information provided by BFA regarding the sharing of scale benefits with the iShares funds through various means, including, as applicable, through relatively low fee rates established at inception, breakpoints, waivers, or other fee reductions, as well as through additional investment in the iShares business and the provision of improved or additional infrastructure and services to the iShares funds and their shareholders. The Board noted that the Advisory Agreement for the Fund already provided for breakpoints in the Fund’s investment advisory fee rate, and the Board and BFA agreed during the June 13-15, 2022 meeting to revise the Advisory Agreement for the Fund to provide for one or more additional breakpoints, as the assets of the Fund increase. The Board noted that it would continue to assess the appropriateness of adding new or revised breakpoints in the future.

The Board concluded that this review of potential economies of scale and the sharing of related benefits, as well as the other factors considered at the meeting, supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Fees and Services Provided for Other Comparable Funds/Accounts Managed by BFA and its Affiliates: The Board received and considered information regarding the investment advisory/management fee rates for other funds/accounts in the U.S. for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory/management services, including open-end funds registered under the 1940 Act (including sub-advised funds), collective trust funds, and institutional separate accounts (collectively, the “Other Accounts”). The Board acknowledged BFA’s representation that the iShares funds are fundamentally different investment vehicles from the Other Accounts.

The Board received detailed information regarding how the Other Accounts generally differ from the Fund, including in terms of the types of services and generally more extensive services provided to the Fund, as well as other significant differences. In that regard, the Board considered that the pricing of services to institutional clients is typically based on a number of factors beyond the nature and extent of the specific services to be provided and often depends on the overall relationship between the client and its affiliates and the adviser and its affiliates. In addition, the Board considered the relative complexity and inherent risks and challenges of managing and providing other services to the Fund, as a publicly traded investment vehicle, as compared to the Other Accounts, particularly those that are institutional clients, in light of differing regulatory requirements and client-imposed mandates. The Board noted that BFA and its affiliates manage Other Accounts with substantially the same investment objective and strategy as the Fund and that track the same index as the Fund. The Board also acknowledged management’s assertion that, for certain iShares funds, and for client segmentation purposes, BlackRock has launched an iShares fund that may provide a similar investment exposure at a lower investment advisory fee rate.

The Board considered the “all-inclusive” nature of the Fund’s advisory fee structure, and the Fund’s expenses borne by BFA under this arrangement and noted that the investment advisory fee rate under the Advisory Agreement for the Fund was generally higher than the investment advisory/management fee rates for certain of the Other Accounts (particularly institutional clients) and concluded that the differences appeared to be consistent with the factors discussed.

Other Benefits to BFA and/or its Affiliates: The Board reviewed other benefits or ancillary revenue received by BFA and/or its affiliates in connection with the services provided to the Fund by BFA, both direct and indirect, including, but not limited to, payment of revenue to BTC, the Fund’s securities lending agent, for loaning portfolio securities (which was included in the profit margins reviewed by the Board pursuant to BFA’s estimated profitability methodology), payment of advisory fees or other fees to BFA (or its affiliates) in connection with any investments by the Fund in other funds for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory services or other services, and BlackRock’s profile in the investment community. The Board also noted the revenue received by BFA and/or its affiliates pursuant to an agreement that permits a service provider to use certain portions of BlackRock’s technology platform to service accounts managed by BFA and/or its affiliates, including the iShares funds. The Board noted that BFA generally does not use soft dollars or consider the value of research or other services that may be provided to BFA (including its affiliates) in selecting brokers for portfolio transactions for the Fund. The Board concluded that any such ancillary benefits would not be disadvantageous to the Fund and thus would not alter the Board’s conclusion with respect to the appropriateness of approving the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Conclusion: Based on a review of the factors described above, as well as such other factors as deemed appropriate by the Board, the Board, including all of the Independent Board Members, determined that the Fund’s investment advisory fee rate under the Advisory Agreement does not constitute a fee that is so disproportionately large as to bear no reasonable relationship to the services rendered and that could not have been the product of arm’s-length bargaining, and concluded to approve the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

 

 

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Supplemental Information (unaudited)

 

Section 19(a) Notices

The amounts and sources of distributions reported are estimates and are being provided pursuant to regulatory requirements and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources for tax reporting purposes will depend upon each Fund’s investment experience during the year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. Shareholders will receive a Form 1099-DIV each calendar year that will inform them how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

July 31, 2022

 

     Total Cumulative Distributions
for the Fiscal Year
    % Breakdown of the Total Cumulative
Distributions for the Fiscal Year
 
iShares ETF   Net
Investment
Income
    Net Realized
Capital Gains
    Return of
Capital
    Total Per
Share
    Net
Investment
Income
    Net Realized
Capital Gains
    Return of
Capital
    Total Per
Share
 

MSCI EAFE Growth(a)

  $     1.599795     $             —     $   0.088288     $   1.688083       95         5     100

MSCI EAFE Value(a)

    2.522577             0.029021       2.551598       99             1       100  

 

  (a) 

The Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its net investment income and net realized capital gains; therefore, a portion of the distribution may be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the shareholder’s investment in the Fund is returned to the shareholder. A return of capital does not necessarily reflect the Fund’s investment performance and should not be confused with “yield” or “income”. When distributions exceed total return performance, the difference will incrementally reduce the Fund’s net asset value per share.

 

Premium/Discount Information

Information on the Fund’s net asset value, market price, premiums and discounts, and bid-ask spreads can be found at iShares.com.

 

 

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Trustee and Officer Information (unaudited)

 

The Board of Trustees has responsibility for the overall management and operations of the Funds, including general supervision of the duties performed by BFA and other service providers. Each Trustee serves until he or she resigns, is removed, dies, retires or becomes incapacitated. Each officer shall hold office until his or her successor is elected and qualifies or until his or her death, resignation or removal. Trustees who are not “interested persons” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust are referred to as independent trustees (“Independent Trustees”).

The registered investment companies advised by BFA or its affiliates (the “BlackRock-advised Funds”) are organized into one complex of open-end equity, multi-asset, index and money market funds and ETFs (the “BlackRock Multi-Asset Complex”), one complex of closed-end funds and open-end non-index fixed-income funds (including ETFs) (the “BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex”) and one complex of ETFs (“Exchange-Traded Fund Complex”) (each, a “BlackRock Fund Complex”). Each Fund is included in the Exchange-Traded Fund Complex. Each Trustee also serves as a Director of iShares, Inc. and a Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust and, as a result, oversees all of the funds within the Exchange-Traded Fund Complex, which consists of 384 funds as of July 31, 2022. With the exception of Robert S. Kapito, Salim Ramji and Charles Park, the address of each Trustee and officer is c/o BlackRock, Inc., 400 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94105. The address of Mr. Kapito, Mr. Ramji and Mr. Park is c/o BlackRock, Inc., Park Avenue Plaza, 55 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10055. The Board has designated John E. Kerrigan as its Independent Board Chair. Additional information about the Funds’ Trustees and officers may be found in the Funds’ combined Statement of Additional Information, which is available without charge, upon request, by calling toll-free 1-800-iShares (1-800-474-2737).

 

Interested Trustees
       
 Name (Age)    Position(s)   

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

   Other Directorships Held by Trustee
Robert S. Kapito(a) (65)    Trustee (since 2009).    President, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2006); Vice Chairman of BlackRock, Inc. and Head of BlackRock’s Portfolio Management Group (since its formation in 1998) and BlackRock, Inc.’s predecessor entities (since 1988); Trustee, University of Pennsylvania (since 2009); President of Board of Directors, Hope & Heroes Children’s Cancer Fund (since 2002).    Director of BlackRock, Inc. (since 2006); Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2009); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011).
Salim Ramji(b) (52)    Trustee (since 2019).    Senior Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2014); Global Head of BlackRock’s ETF and Index Investments Business (since 2019); Head of BlackRock’s U.S. Wealth Advisory Business (2015-2019); Global Head of Corporate Strategy, BlackRock, Inc. (2014-2015); Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company (2010-2014).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2019); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2019).

(a)   Robert S. Kapito is deemed to be an “interested person” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust due to his affiliations with BlackRock, Inc. and its affiliates.

(b)   Salim Ramji is deemed to be an “interested person” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust due to his affiliations with BlackRock, Inc. and its affiliates.

Independent Trustees
       
 Name (Age)    Position(s)   

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

   Other Directorships Held by Trustee
John E. Kerrigan (67)    Trustee (since 2005); Independent Board Chair (since 2022).    Chief Investment Officer, Santa Clara University (since 2002).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2005); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011); Independent Board Chair of iShares, Inc. and iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2022).
Jane D. Carlin (66)    Trustee (since 2015); Risk Committee Chair (since 2016).    Consultant (since 2012); Member of the Audit Committee (2012-2018), Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee (2017-2018) and Director of PHH Corporation (mortgage solutions) (2012-2018); Managing Director and Global Head of Financial Holding Company Governance & Assurance and the Global Head of Operational Risk Management of Morgan Stanley (2006-2012).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2015); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2015); Member of the Audit Committee (since 2016), Chair of the Audit Committee (since 2020) and Director of The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (since 2016).
Richard L. Fagnani (67)    Trustee (since 2017); Audit Committee Chair (since 2019).    Partner, KPMG LLP (2002-2016).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2017); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2017).

 

 

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Trustee and Officer Information (unaudited) (continued)

 

Independent Trustees (continued)
       
 Name (Age)    Position(s)   

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

   Other Directorships Held by Trustee
Cecilia H. Herbert (73)    Trustee (since 2005); Nominating and Governance and Equity Plus Committee Chairs (since 2022).    Chair of the Finance Committee (since 2019) and Trustee and Member of the Finance, Audit and Quality Committees of Stanford Health Care (since 2016); Trustee of WNET, New York’s public media company (since 2011) and Member of the Audit Committee (since 2018) and Investment Committee (since 2011); Chair (1994-2005) and Member (since 1992) of the Investment Committee, Archdiocese of San Francisco; Trustee of Forward Funds (14 portfolios) (2009-2018); Trustee of Salient MF Trust (4 portfolios) (2015-2018); Director (1998-2013) and President (2007-2011) of the Board of Directors, Catholic Charities CYO; Trustee (2002-2011) and Chair of the Finance and Investment Committee (2006-2010) of the Thacher School; Director of the Senior Center of Jackson Hole (since 2020).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2005); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011); Trustee of Thrivent Church Loan and Income Fund (since 2019).
Drew E. Lawton (63)    Trustee (since 2017); 15(c) Committee Chair (since 2017).    Senior Managing Director of New York Life Insurance Company (2010-2015).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2017); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2017).
John E. Martinez (61)    Trustee (since 2003); Securities Lending Committee Chair (since 2019).    Director of Real Estate Equity Exchange, Inc. (since 2005); Director of Cloudera Foundation (2017-2020); and Director of Reading Partners (2012-2016).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2003); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011).
Madhav V. Rajan (57)    Trustee (since 2011); Fixed Income Plus Committee Chair (since 2019).    Dean, and George Pratt Shultz Professor of Accounting, University of Chicago Booth School of Business (since 2017); Advisory Board Member (since 2016) and Director (since 2020) of C.M. Capital Corporation; Chair of the Board for the Center for Research in Security Prices, LLC (since 2020); Robert K. Jaedicke Professor of Accounting, Stanford University Graduate School of Business (2001-2017); Professor of Law (by courtesy), Stanford Law School (2005-2017); Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Head of MBA Program, Stanford University Graduate School of Business (2010-2016).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2011); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011).
Officers
     
 Name (Age)    Position(s)    Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
Armando Senra (51)    President (since 2019).    Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2007); Head of U.S., Canada and Latam iShares, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2019); Head of Latin America Region, BlackRock, Inc. (2006-2019); Managing Director, Bank of America Merrill Lynch (1994-2006).
Trent Walker (48)    Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (since 2020).    Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since September 2019); Chief Financial Officer of iShares Delaware Trust Sponsor LLC, BlackRock Funds, BlackRock Funds II, BlackRock Funds IV, BlackRock Funds V and BlackRock Funds VI (since 2021); Executive Vice President of PIMCO (2016-2019); Senior Vice President of PIMCO (2008-2015); Treasurer (2013-2019) and Assistant Treasurer (2007-2017) of PIMCO Funds, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, PIMCO ETF Trust, PIMCO Equity Series, PIMCO Equity Series VIT, PIMCO Managed Accounts Trust, 2 PIMCO-sponsored interval funds and 21 PIMCO-sponsored closed-end funds.
Charles Park (54)    Chief Compliance Officer (since 2006).    Chief Compliance Officer of BlackRock Advisors, LLC and the BlackRock-advised Funds in the BlackRock Multi-Asset Complex and the BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex (since 2014); Chief Compliance Officer of BFA (since 2006).
Marisa Rolland (41)    Secretary (since 2022).    Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2018); Vice President, BlackRock, Inc. (2010-2017).
Rachel Aguirre (40)    Executive Vice President (since 2022).    Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2018); Director, BlackRock, Inc. (2009-2018); Head of U.S. iShares Product (since 2022); Head of EII U.S. Product Engineering (since 2021); Co-Head of EII’s Americas Portfolio Engineering (2020-2021); Head of Developed Markets Portfolio Engineering (2016-2019).
Jennifer Hsui (46)    Executive Vice President (since 2022).    Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2009); Co-Head of Index Equity (since 2022).
James Mauro (51)    Executive Vice President (since 2022).    Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2010); Head of Fixed Income Index Investments in the Americas and Head of San Francisco Core Portfolio Management (since 2020).

 

 

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Trustee and Officer Information (unaudited) (continued)

 

 

Effective March 18, 2022, Rachel Aguirre, Jennifer Hsui, and James Mauro have replaced Scott Radell, Alan Mason, and Marybeth Leithead as Executive Vice Presidents.

Effective June 15, 2022, Marisa Rolland replaced Deepa Damre Smith as Secretary.

 

 

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General Information

 

Electronic Delivery

Shareholders can sign up for e-mail notifications announcing that the shareholder report or prospectus has been posted on the iShares website at iShares.com. Once you have enrolled, you will no longer receive prospectuses and shareholder reports in the mail.

To enroll in electronic delivery:

 

   

Go to icsdelivery.com.

   

If your brokerage firm is not listed, electronic delivery may not be available. Please contact your broker-dealer or financial advisor.

Householding

Householding is an option available to certain fund investors. Householding is a method of delivery, based on the preference of the individual investor, in which a single copy of certain shareholder documents and Rule 30e-3 notices can be delivered to investors who share the same address, even if their accounts are registered under different names. Please contact your broker-dealer if you are interested in enrolling in householding and receiving a single copy of prospectuses and other shareholder documents, or if you are currently enrolled in householding and wish to change your householding status.

Availability of Quarterly Schedule of Investments

The Funds file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to their reports on Form N-PORT. The Funds’ Forms N-PORT are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. Additionally, each Fund makes its portfolio holdings for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year available at iShares.com/fundreports.

Availability of Proxy Voting Policies and Proxy Voting Records

A description of the policies and procedures that the iShares Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and information about how the iShares Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent twelve-month period ending June 30 is available without charge, upon request (1) by calling toll-free 1-800-474-2737; (2) on the iShares website at iShares.com; and (3) on the SEC website at sec.gov.

A description of the Trust’s policies and procedures with respect to the disclosure of the Fund’s portfolio securities is available in the Fund Prospectus. The Fund discloses its portfolio holdings daily and provides information regarding its top holdings in Fund fact sheets at iShares.com.

 

 

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Glossary of Terms Used in this Report

 

Portfolio Abbreviations
ADR    American Depositary Receipt
NVS    Non-Voting Shares
REIT    Real Estate Investment Trust

 

 

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The Markets in Review

Dear Shareholder,

The 12-month reporting period as of July 31, 2022 saw the emergence of significant challenges that disrupted the economic recovery and strong financial markets. The U.S. economy shrank in the first half of 2022, ending the run of robust growth that followed the reopening of global economies and the development of COVID-19 vaccines. Changes in consumer spending patterns and a tight labor market led to elevated inflation, which reached a 40-year high. Moreover, while the foremost effect of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been a severe humanitarian crisis, the ongoing war continued to present challenges for both investors and policymakers.

Equity prices fell as interest rates rose, particularly weighing on relatively high-valuation growth stocks and economically sensitive small-capitalization stocks. While both large- and small-capitalization U.S. stocks fell, declines for small-capitalization U.S. stocks were steeper. Both emerging market stocks and international equities from developed markets fell significantly, pressured by rising interest rates and a strengthening U.S. dollar.

The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield (which is inversely related to bond prices) rose notably during the reporting period as investors reacted to higher inflation and attempted to anticipate its impact on future interest rate changes. The corporate bond market also faced inflationary headwinds, and increasing uncertainty led to higher corporate bond spreads (the difference in yield between U.S. Treasuries and similarly-dated corporate bonds).

The U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”), acknowledging that inflation is growing faster than expected, raised interest rates four times while indicating that additional rate hikes were likely. Furthermore, the Fed wound down its bond-buying programs and began to reduce its balance sheet. Continued high inflation and the Fed’s statements led many analysts to anticipate that interest rates have room to rise before peaking, although investors’ inflation expectations began to decline near the end of the period.

The horrific war in Ukraine has significantly clouded the outlook for the global economy, leading to major volatility in energy and metals markets. Sanctions on Russia, Europe’s top energy supplier, and general wartime disruption have magnified supply problems for key commodities. We believe elevated energy prices will continue to exacerbate inflationary pressure while also constraining economic growth. Combating inflation without stifling a recovery, while buffering against ongoing supply and price shocks, will be an especially challenging environment for setting effective monetary policy. Despite the likelihood of more rate increases on the horizon, we believe the Fed will ultimately err on the side of protecting employment, even at the expense of higher inflation. In the meantime, however, we believe that we are likely to see a period of slowing growth paired with relatively high inflation.

In this environment, while we favor an overweight to equities in the long-term, the market’s concerns over excessive rate hikes from central banks moderate our outlook. Furthermore, the energy shock and a deteriorating economic backdrop in China and Europe are likely to challenge corporate earnings, so we are underweight equities overall in the near-term. We take the opposite view on credit, where higher spreads provide near-term opportunities, while the likelihood of higher inflation leads us to take an underweight stance on credit in the long-term. We believe that investment-grade corporates, U.K. gilts, local-currency emerging market debt, and inflation-protected bonds (particularly in Europe) offer strong opportunities for a six- to twelve-month horizon.

Overall, our view is that investors need to think globally, extend their scope across a broad array of asset classes, and be nimble as market conditions change. We encourage you to talk with your financial advisor and visit iShares.com for further insight about investing in today’s markets.

Sincerely,

 

LOGO

Rob Kapito

President, BlackRock, Inc.

LOGO

Rob Kapito

President, BlackRock, Inc.

 

Total Returns as of July 31, 2022

 

     
  6-Month   12-Month 
   

U.S. large cap equities
(S&P 500® Index)

  (7.81 )%     (4.64 )% 
   

U.S. small cap equities
(Russell 2000® Index)

  (6.42 )   (14.29 )
   

International equities
(MSCI Europe, Australasia,
Far East Index)

  (11.27 )   (14.32 )
   

Emerging market equities
(MSCI Emerging Markets Index)

  (16.24 )   (20.09 )
   

3-month Treasury bills
(ICE BofA 3-Month
U.S. Treasury Bill Index)

  0.21   0.22
   

U.S. Treasury securities
(ICE BofA 10-Year
U.S. Treasury Index)

  (6.38 )   (10.00 )
   

U.S. investment grade bonds
(Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index)

  (6.14 )   (9.12 )
   

Tax-exempt municipal bonds
(Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index)

  (3.95 )   (6.93 )
   

U.S. high yield bonds
(Bloomberg U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index)

  (6.58 )   (8.03 )
Past performance is not an indication of future results. Index performance is shown for illustrative purposes only. You cannot invest directly in an index.

 

 

 

 

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Table of Contents

 

      Page  

The Markets in Review

     2  

Annual Report:

  

Market Overview

     4  

Fund Summary

     5  

About Fund Performance

     9  

Disclosure of Expenses

     9  

Schedules of Investments

     10  

Financial Statements:

  

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

     20  

Statements of Operations

     21  

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     22  

Financial Highlights

     23  

Notes to Financial Statements

     25  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     34  

Important Tax Information

     35  

Board Review and Approval of Investment Advisory Contract

     36  

Supplemental Information

     40  

Trustee and Officer Information

     42  

General Information

     45  

Glossary of Terms Used in this Report

     46  

 

 

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Market Overview

 

iShares Trust

Global Market Overview

Global equity markets declined during the 12 months ended July 31, 2022 (“reporting period”). The MSCI ACWI, a broad global equity index that includes both developed and emerging markets, returned -10.48% in U.S. dollar terms for the reporting period.

For the first five months of the reporting period, economic recovery supported stocks in most regions of the world. The global economy continued to rebound from the impact of restrictions imposed at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, as mitigation and adaptation allowed most economic activity to continue. However, substantial challenges emerged at the beginning of 2022, which negatively affected stock prices. Inflation rose significantly in many countries, reducing consumers’ purchasing power and leading many central banks to tighten monetary policy. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine presented a further challenge to the global economy, disrupting important commodities markets.

The U.S. economy grew briskly over the final half of 2021, powered primarily by consumer spending. Record-high personal savings rates allowed consumers to spend at an elevated level, releasing pent-up demand for goods and services. Growth subsequently stalled in the first half of 2022, and the economy contracted amid lower inventories and faltering business investment. Despite the economic downturn, unemployment declined substantially, falling to 3.5% in July 2022 — identical to the pre-pandemic rate in February 2020. Although high inflation negatively impacted consumer sentiment, which declined significantly, consumer spending continued to increase.

Rising inflation led to a shift in policy from the U.S. Federal Reserve (“the Fed”). As the reporting period began, the Fed was using accommodative monetary policy to stimulate the economy. Short-term interest rates were kept at near-zero levels, and the Fed used bond-buying programs to stabilize debt markets. However, rising prices led the Fed to tighten monetary policy during the reporting period in an attempt to prevent runaway inflation. The Fed slowed and then ended its bond-buying activities, finally reversing course as it began to reduce its balance sheet in June 2022. In March 2022, the Fed began to raise short-term interest rates, followed by three more increases for a total increase of 225 basis points, the most rapid rise in decades. Interest rates rose significantly in response, leading to higher borrowing costs for businesses.

Stocks declined in Europe and economic growth stalled, with the Eurozone economy slowing substantially beginning in the fourth quarter of 2021. Significantly higher inflation and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine negatively impacted equities. Russia is an important trading partner with many European countries, and new sanctions imposed limits on certain types of trade with Russia. Investors became concerned that the sharp rise in energy prices during the reporting period would constrain economic growth, as Europe relies on imported energy for much of its industrial and heating needs. The European Central Bank (“ECB”) responded to elevated inflation by raising interest rates in July 2022, the first such increase in over a decade.

Despite relatively low inflation by global standards, Asia-Pacific stocks declined significantly. Chinese stocks faced significant headwinds amid regulatory interventions by the Chinese government and strict lockdowns following COVID-19 outbreaks. Japanese stocks also declined amid an economic contraction in the first quarter of 2022 and a sharp decline in the Japanese yen relative to the U.S. dollar. Emerging market stocks declined substantially, as higher interest rates and a strengthening U.S. dollar raised the cost of borrowing in many emerging economies.

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022    iShares® China Large-Cap ETF

 

Investment Objective

The iShares China Large-Cap ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of large-capitalization Chinese equities that trade on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, as represented by the FTSE China 50 Index (the “Index”). The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index.

Performance

 

      Average Annual Total Returns               Cumulative Total Returns    
     1 Year      5 Years      10 Years            1 Year      5 Years      10 Years  

Fund NAV

    (23.54 )%       (4.35 )%       1.09       (23.54 )%       (19.95 )%       11.46

Fund Market

    (23.86      (4.35      1.16         (23.86      (19.94      12.18  

Index

    (22.86      (3.53      1.90               (22.86      (16.45      20.72  

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT

(AT NET ASSET VALUE)

 

LOGO

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. See “About Fund Performance” for more information.

Expense Example

 

    Actual     Hypothetical 5% Return  
 

 

 

     

 

 

      
     

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)

 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)

 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a) 
           

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period

 
(a) 
      

Annualized
Expense
Ratio


 
      $        1,000.00          $        808.60          $        3.32               $          1,000.00          $        1,021.10          $        3.71          0.74

 

  (a) 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). Other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, may be paid which are not reflected in the tables and examples above. See “Disclosure of Expenses” for more information.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022  (continued)    iShares® China Large-Cap ETF

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

Large-capitalization Chinese stocks declined significantly for the reporting period as economic growth slowed amid pandemic-related restrictions. A far-reaching regulatory crackdown, mounting stress in the property market, rising unemployment, weakness in consumer spending, inflationary pressures, and supply chain disruptions weighed on Chinese markets.

Technology-related stocks in the consumer discretionary sector drove the majority of detraction from the Index’s return, due to concerns surrounding slowing growth driven by lockdowns, widespread quarantines, and regulatory restrictions. The government’s campaign to rein in large internet firms by lessening their market advantages included billions of dollars in antitrust fines, which continued into July 2022, and development of a state-backed cloud system to compete with private industry. While investor sentiment periodically shifted toward signs of an easing crackdown, further government statements repeatedly reignited uncertainty. The internet and direct marketing industry declined as regulations weakened companies’ competitive advantages, while concerns surrounding new customer growth and slowing consumption pressured margins and earnings. Growth in cloud businesses stagnated amid competition from government-backed rivals. The possibility of delisting from U.S. exchanges amid a cross-border auditing dispute also weighed on Chinese stocks.

Technology-related stocks in the communication services sector also weighed substantially on the Index’s return as COVID-related restrictions and regulatory issues weighed on earnings and forward guidance. The media and entertainment industry declined amid rules limiting video game use and restrictions on key advertisers. Revenue growth slowed for media and videogaming firms, constraining earnings and raising concerns about future growth. While China resumed the approval of video games in April 2022 after a months-long suspension, titles from two of the country’s largest gaming companies were not included.

Portfolio Information

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION

 

   

Sector

   
Percent of
Total Investments

(a) 

Consumer Discretionary

    34.3

Financials

    26.3  

Communication Services

    17.8  

Health Care

    4.6  

Real Estate

    3.9  

Energy

    3.8  

Information Technology

    2.8  

Consumer Staples

    2.6  

Materials

    1.7  

Industrials

    1.5  

Utilities

    0.7  

 

  (a)

Excludes money market funds.

 

TEN LARGEST HOLDINGS

 

   

Security

   
Percent of
Total Investments

(a) 

Meituan, Class B

    8.7

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.

    7.9  

Tencent Holdings Ltd.

    7.7  

JD.com Inc., Class A

    6.3  

China Construction Bank Corp., Class H

    5.1  

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd., Class H

    4.6  

Baidu Inc.

    4.3  

Wuxi Biologics Cayman Inc.

    4.1  

Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China Ltd., Class H

    4.1  

BYD Co. Ltd., Class H

    3.6  
 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022    iShares® MSCI China A ETF

 

Investment Objective

The iShares MSCI China A ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of domestic Chinese equities that trade on the Shanghai or Shenzhen Stock Exchange, as represented by the MSCI China A Inclusion Index (the “Index”). The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index.

Performance

 

      Average Annual Total Returns               Cumulative Total Returns    
     1 Year      5 Years     

Since

Inception

           1 Year      5 Years     

Since

Inception

 

Fund NAV

    (14.18 )%       5.62      8.16       (14.18 )%       31.42      61.80

Fund Market

    (14.81      5.44        8.09         (14.81      30.33        61.17  

Index

    (13.92      4.78        7.17               (13.92      26.27        52.92  

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT

(SINCE INCEPTION AT NET ASSET VALUE)

 

LOGO

The inception date of the Fund was June 13, 2016. The first day of secondary market trading was June 15, 2016.

Index performance through April 25, 2018 reflects the performance of the MSCI China A International Index. Index performance beginning on April 26, 2018 reflects the performance of the MSCI China A Inclusion Index.

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. See “About Fund Performance” for more information.

Expense Example

 

    Actual     Hypothetical 5% Return  
 

 

 

     

 

 

      
     

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)

 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)

 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a) 
           

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period

 
(a) 
      

Annualized
Expense
Ratio


 
      $        1,000.00          $        883.80          $        1.12               $        1,000.00          $        1,023.60          $        1.20          0.24

 

  (a)

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). Other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, may be paid which are not reflected in the tables and examples above. See “Disclosure of Expenses” for more information.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022  (continued)    iShares® MSCI China A ETF

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

Domestic Chinese equities declined during the reporting period as economic growth slowed and pandemic-related restrictions continued, including widespread lockdowns. Stress mounted in the property market amid falling prices, a debt crisis, and a homebuyer boycott of mortgage payments. Unemployment ran high and consumer spending weakened, while inflationary pressures mounted and supply chain disruptions continued. A regulatory crackdown on large internet firms continued to weigh on investor sentiment. Concerns about delisting from U.S. exchanges arising from audit requirements also weighed on Chinese stocks.

In that environment, the information technology sector detracted from the Index’s return. Weaker demand for consumer electronics raised concerns about future growth as slowing sales of personal computers and smartphones weighed on the technology hardware and equipment industry and the semiconductors and semiconductor equipment industry. Sales and production of microchips in China declined, as did memory prices, and concerns surrounding capacity additions and rising inventory levels raised fears that the mismatch between semiconductor supply and demand had abated.

In the healthcare sector, stocks in the pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and life sciences industry detracted substantially from the Index’s return, declining as acquisition and initial public offering activity slowed. Tighter regulations, including drug price reductions, weighed on the industry. Oversupply of COVID vaccines weakened producers’ profit margins, while a domestically produced messenger RNA vaccine remained out of reach.

In the materials sector, chemicals stocks detracted from the Index’s return as higher costs compressed margins, demand softened, and manufacturing slowed. In the metals and mining industry, producers of battery metals such as lithium and cobalt declined as prices showed signs of abating after a run-up fueled by electric vehicle battery demand, raising concerns about a correction.

Portfolio Information

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION

 

   

Sector

   
Percent of
Total Investments

(a) 

Financials

    17.0

Industrials

    16.6  

Consumer Staples

    16.6  

Information Technology

    13.2  

Materials

    12.1  

Health Care

    8.6  

Consumer Discretionary

    7.2  

Utilities

    3.1  

Energy

    2.8  

Real Estate

    1.7  

Communication Services

    1.1  

 

  (a)

Excludes money market funds.

 

TEN LARGEST HOLDINGS

 

   

Security

   
Percent of
Total Investments

(a) 

Kweichow Moutai Co. Ltd., Class A

    6.0

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    3.0  

China Merchants Bank Co. Ltd., Class A

    1.8  

Wuliangye Yibin Co. Ltd., Class A

    1.7  

BYD Co. Ltd., Class A

    1.4  

China Yangtze Power Co. Ltd., Class A

    1.4  

Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China Ltd., Class A

    1.2  

LONGi Green Energy Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    1.2  

China Tourism Group Duty Free Corp. Ltd., Class A

    1.1  

Industrial Bank Co. Ltd., Class A

    0.9  
 

 

 

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About Fund Performance

 

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Financial markets have experienced extreme volatility and trading in many instruments has been disrupted. These circumstances may continue for an extended period of time and may continue to affect adversely the value and liquidity of each Fund’s investments. As a result, current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at iShares.com. Performance results assume reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. The investment return and principal value of shares will vary with changes in market conditions. Shares may be worth more or less than their original cost when they are redeemed or sold in the market. Performance for certain funds may reflect a waiver of a portion of investment advisory fees. Without such a waiver, performance would have been lower.

Net asset value or “NAV” is the value of one share of a fund as calculated in accordance with the standard formula for valuing mutual fund shares. Beginning August 10, 2020, the price used to calculate market return (“Market Price”) is the closing price. Prior to August 10, 2020, Market Price was determined using the midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest ask on the primary stock exchange on which shares of a fund are listed for trading, as of the time that such fund’s NAV is calculated. Since shares of a fund may not trade in the secondary market until after the fund’s inception, for the period from inception to the first day of secondary market trading in shares of the fund, the NAV of the fund is used as a proxy for the Market Price to calculate market returns. Market and NAV returns assume that dividends and capital gain distributions have been reinvested at Market Price and NAV, respectively.

An index is a statistical composite that tracks a specified financial market or sector. Unlike a fund, an index does not actually hold a portfolio of securities and therefore does not incur the expenses incurred by a fund. These expenses negatively impact fund performance. Also, market returns do not include brokerage commissions that may be payable on secondary market transactions. If brokerage commissions were included, market returns would be lower.

Disclosure of Expenses

Shareholders of each Fund may incur the following charges: (1) transactional expenses, including brokerage commissions on purchases and sales of fund shares and (2) ongoing expenses, including management fees and other fund expenses. The expense examples shown (which are based on a hypothetical investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held through the end of the period) are intended to assist shareholders both in calculating expenses based on an investment in each Fund and in comparing these expenses with similar costs of investing in other funds.

The expense examples provide information about actual account values and actual expenses. Annualized expense ratios reflect contractual and voluntary fee waivers, if any. In order to estimate the expenses a shareholder paid during the period covered by this report, shareholders can divide their account value by $1,000 and then multiply the result by the number under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During the Period.”

The expense examples also provide information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. In order to assist shareholders in comparing the ongoing expenses of investing in a Funds and other funds, compare the 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

The expenses shown in the expense examples are intended to highlight shareholders’ ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional expenses, such as brokerage commissions and other fees paid on purchases and sales of fund shares. Therefore, the hypothetical examples are useful in comparing ongoing expenses only and will not help shareholders determine the relative total expenses of owning different funds. If these transactional expenses were included, shareholder expenses would have been higher.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® China Large-Cap ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Common Stocks

   
Automobiles — 5.7%            

BYD Co. Ltd., Class H

    5,170,000     $   189,149,473  

Great Wall Motor Co. Ltd., Class H

    19,639,500       31,134,786  

XPeng Inc.(a)

    6,648,800       80,726,834  
   

 

 

 
      301,011,093  
Banks — 18.5%            

Agricultural Bank of China Ltd., Class H

    194,767,000       64,238,448  

Bank of China Ltd., Class H

    482,214,000       171,468,146  

Bank of Communications Co. Ltd., Class H

    46,103,200       27,441,227  

China CITIC Bank Corp. Ltd., Class H

    59,054,000       24,683,397  

China Construction Bank Corp., Class H

    415,717,320       265,481,310  

China Everbright Bank Co. Ltd., Class H

    19,651,000       5,959,841  

China Merchants Bank Co. Ltd., Class H

    23,977,938       129,559,942  

China Minsheng Banking Corp. Ltd., Class H

    40,381,100       13,170,111  

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd., Class H

    451,801,995       238,862,124  

Postal Savings Bank of China Co. Ltd., Class H(b)

    59,348,000       39,266,074  
   

 

 

 
      980,130,620  
Beverages — 2.5%            

China Resources Beer Holdings Co. Ltd.

    9,968,000       68,756,384  

Nongfu Spring Co. Ltd., Class H(b)(c)

    11,055,200       66,255,881  
   

 

 

 
      135,012,265  
Capital Markets — 1.0%            

China International Capital Corp. Ltd., Class H(b)

    9,365,200       17,220,035  

CITIC Securities Co. Ltd., Class H

    14,218,700       29,236,271  

CSC Financial Co. Ltd., Class H(b)

    5,682,500       5,309,529  
   

 

 

 
      51,765,835  
Construction & Engineering — 0.3%            

China Railway Group Ltd., Class H

    25,617,000       15,249,662  
   

 

 

 
Construction Materials — 0.6%            

Anhui Conch Cement Co. Ltd., Class H

    7,496,000       29,659,263  
   

 

 

 
Entertainment — 3.3%            

NetEase Inc.

    9,421,300       176,241,992  
   

 

 

 
Household Durables — 0.9%            

Haier Smart Home Co. Ltd., Class H(c)

    14,652,600       46,895,766  
   

 

 

 
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers — 0.6%        

China Longyuan Power Group Corp. Ltd., Class H

    21,163,000       33,999,620  
   

 

 

 
Industrial Conglomerates — 0.6%            

CITIC Ltd.

    31,095,000       33,631,826  
   

 

 

 
Insurance — 6.3%            

China Life Insurance Co. Ltd., Class H

    47,149,000       70,224,651  

China Pacific Insurance Group Co. Ltd., Class H

    16,352,200       34,928,692  

People’s Insurance Co. Group of China Ltd. (The), Class H

    51,968,000       15,559,563  

Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China Ltd., Class H

    36,163,500       212,534,284  
   

 

 

 
      333,247,190  
Interactive Media & Services — 14.2%            

Baidu Inc.(a)

    13,063,000       225,786,090  

Kuaishou Technology(a)(b)

    12,246,500       123,131,736  

Tencent Holdings Ltd.

    10,371,800       400,857,741  
   

 

 

 
      749,775,567  
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail — 22.5%  

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.(a)

    36,448,500       409,807,560  

JD.com Inc., Class A

    10,899,550       325,161,317  
Security   Shares     Value  

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail (continued)

 

Meituan, Class B(a)(b)

    20,273,100     $ 454,793,527  
   

 

 

 
        1,189,762,404  
Life Sciences Tools & Services — 4.5%            

WuXi AppTec Co. Ltd., Class H(b)

    2,122,752       25,715,398  

Wuxi Biologics Cayman Inc., New(a)(b)

    22,463,000       215,018,395  
   

 

 

 
      240,733,793  
Marine — 0.6%            

COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co. Ltd., Class H(c)

    20,587,100       30,886,454  
   

 

 

 
Metals & Mining — 1.1%            

Ganfeng Lithium Co. Ltd., Class H(b)

    1,510,840       13,661,413  

Zijin Mining Group Co. Ltd., Class H

    36,350,000       42,595,338  
   

 

 

 
      56,256,751  
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 3.7%            

China Petroleum & Chemical Corp., Class H

    161,658,600       76,214,949  

China Shenhua Energy Co. Ltd., Class H

    21,400,500       60,485,074  

PetroChina Co. Ltd., Class H

    131,840,000       61,563,934  
   

 

 

 
      198,263,957  
Real Estate Management & Development — 3.8%  

China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd.

    24,272,000       67,073,707  

China Resources Land Ltd.

    17,439,333       72,831,519  

China Vanke Co. Ltd., Class H

    12,046,200       22,912,793  

Longfor Group Holdings Ltd.(b)

    11,676,500       39,015,471  
   

 

 

 
      201,833,490  
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 2.8%        

Xiaomi Corp., Class B(a)(b)

    92,817,600       145,982,153  
   

 

 

 

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods — 4.6%

 

 

ANTA Sports Products Ltd.(c)

    7,181,800       79,077,752  

Li Ning Co. Ltd.

    14,381,500       116,657,423  

Shenzhou International Group Holdings Ltd.

    4,787,300       50,353,591  
   

 

 

 
      246,088,766  
   

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments — 98.1%
(Cost: $6,291,316,208)

      5,196,428,467  
   

 

 

 

Short-Term Securities

   
Money Market Funds — 1.1%            

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional,
SL Agency Shares, 1.93%(d)(e)(f)

    53,502,469       53,497,119  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury,
SL Agency Shares, 1.81%(d)(e)

    2,890,000       2,890,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Securities — 1.1%
(Cost: $56,385,784)

      56,387,119  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities — 99.2%
(Cost: $6,347,701,992)

      5,252,815,586  

Other Assets Less Liabilities — 0.8%

      40,879,033  
   

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

    $   5,293,694,619  
   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Non-income producing security.

(b) 

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

(c) 

All or a portion of this security is on loan.

(d) 

Affiliate of the Fund.

(e) 

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

(f) 

All or a portion of this security was purchased with the cash collateral from loaned securities.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® China Large-Cap ETF

 

Affiliates

Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended July 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

 

 
Affiliated Issuer    Value at
07/31/21
     Purchases
at Cost
    Proceeds
from Sale
    Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
     Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
     Value at
07/31/22
     Shares
Held at
07/31/22
     Income    

Capital

Gain
Distributions
from
Underlying
Funds

 

 

 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares

   $ 48,946,269      $ 4,565,176 (a)    $     $ (106    $ (14,220    $ 53,497,119        53,502,469      $ 364,328 (b)    $  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares

     222,350,000              (219,460,000 )(a)                    2,890,000        2,890,000        13,185        
         

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

   

 

 

 
          $ (106    $ (14,220    $ 56,387,119         $ 377,513     $  
         

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Represents net amount purchased (sold).

 
  (b) 

All or a portion represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Futures Contracts

 

 

 
Description    Number of
Contracts
     Expiration
Date
     Notional
Amount
(000)
     Value/
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

 

 

Long Contracts

           

MSCI China Future Index

     3,926        09/16/22      $ 95,886      $ (11,296,936
           

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

 

 
     Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
     Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Interest
Rate
Contracts
     Other
Contracts
     Total  

 

 

Liabilities — Derivative Financial Instruments

                    

Futures contracts

                    

Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts(a)

   $      $      $ 11,296,936      $      $      $      $ 11,296,936  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a)

Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss).

 

For the period ended July 31, 2022, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

 

 
     Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
     Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Interest
Rate
Contracts
     Other
Contracts
     Total  

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from

                    

Futures contracts

   $      $      $ (6,121,002    $      $      $      $ (6,121,002
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on

                    

Futures contracts

   $      $      $ (6,343,835    $      $      $      $ (6,343,835
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

 

 

Futures contracts

  

Average notional value of contracts — long

   $ 34,741,134    

 

 

For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® China Large-Cap ETF

 

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.

 

 

 
     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

 

 

Investments

                 

Assets

                 

Common Stocks

   $        $ 5,196,428,467        $        $ 5,196,428,467  

Money Market Funds

     56,387,119                            56,387,119  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $   56,387,119        $   5,196,428,467        $        $   5,252,815,586  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments(a)

                 

Liabilities

                 

Futures Contracts

   $        $ (11,296,936      $        $ (11,296,936
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts. Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI China A ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Common Stocks

   
Aerospace & Defense — 0.7%            

AECC Aero-Engine Control Co. Ltd., Class A

    124,498     $ 503,898  

AECC Aviation Power Co. Ltd., Class A

    249,298       1,840,198  

AVIC Electromechanical Systems Co. Ltd., Class A

    435,499       763,416  

AVICOPTER PLC, Class A

    62,299       404,169  

Kuang-Chi Technologies Co. Ltd., Class A(a)

    207,240       552,947  
   

 

 

 
        4,064,628  
Air Freight & Logistics — 1.0%            

SF Holding Co. Ltd., Class A

    466,915       3,451,528  

Sinotrans Ltd., Class A

    436,600       243,736  

YTO Express Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    311,000       890,965  

Yunda Holding Co. Ltd., Class A

    249,200       668,468  
   

 

 

 
      5,254,697  
Airlines — 0.5%            

Air China Ltd., Class A(a)

    622,800       891,663  

China Eastern Airlines Corp. Ltd., Class A(a)

    874,400       635,400  

China Southern Airlines Co. Ltd., Class A(a)

    1,029,124       976,981  
   

 

 

 
      2,504,044  
Auto Components — 1.5%            

Changzhou Xingyu Automotive Lighting Systems Co. Ltd., Class A

    31,197       813,657  

Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    186,600       1,133,863  

Huayu Automotive Systems Co. Ltd., Class A

    280,700       912,307  

Huizhou Desay Sv Automotive Co. Ltd., Class A

    45,700       1,324,992  

Ningbo Joyson Electronic Corp., Class A(a)

    124,800       399,706  

Ningbo Tuopu Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    125,105       1,716,460  

Sailun Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    279,900       492,868  

Shandong Linglong Tyre Co. Ltd., Class A

    124,800       531,794  

Shenzhen Kedali Industry Co. Ltd., Class A

    31,100       669,235  
   

 

 

 
      7,994,882  
Automobiles — 2.6%            

BYD Co. Ltd., Class A

    167,273       7,978,139  

Chongqing Changan Automobile Co. Ltd., Class A

    768,938       2,096,488  

FAW Jiefang Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    279,900       361,238  

Great Wall Motor Co. Ltd., Class A

    217,789       1,115,203  

Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    466,500       1,031,421  

SAIC Motor Corp. Ltd., Class A

    746,806       1,794,981  
   

 

 

 
      14,377,470  
Banks — 9.4%            

Agricultural Bank of China Ltd., Class A

    7,998,700       3,378,533  

Bank of Beijing Co. Ltd., Class A

    2,021,500       1,249,555  

Bank of Changsha Co. Ltd., Class A

    373,200       409,457  

Bank of Chengdu Co. Ltd., Class A

    342,177       781,841  

Bank of China Ltd., Class A

    3,329,700       1,509,966  

Bank of Communications Co. Ltd., Class A

    3,704,902       2,537,063  

Bank of Hangzhou Co. Ltd., Class A

    560,288       1,188,030  

Bank of Jiangsu Co. Ltd., Class A

    1,399,500       1,494,611  

Bank of Nanjing Co. Ltd., Class A

    934,280       1,431,719  

Bank of Ningbo Co. Ltd., Class A

    622,021       2,880,123  

Bank of Shanghai Co. Ltd., Class A

    1,370,469       1,210,932  

China Construction Bank Corp., Class A

    934,200       771,330  

China Everbright Bank Co. Ltd., Class A

    3,924,200       1,687,268  

China Merchants Bank Co. Ltd., Class A

    1,931,002       10,045,232  

China Minsheng Banking Corp. Ltd., Class A

    3,392,380       1,830,017  

China Zheshang Bank Co. Ltd., Class A(a)

    1,586,100       761,638  

Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank Co. Ltd., Class A

    870,830       462,213  

Huaxia Bank Co. Ltd., Class A

    1,244,060       944,127  

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd., Class A

    5,915,000       3,839,258  
Security   Shares     Value  
Banks (continued)            

Industrial Bank Co. Ltd., Class A

    1,928,247     $ 5,083,148  

Ping An Bank Co. Ltd., Class A

    1,803,856       3,393,969  

Postal Savings Bank of China Co. Ltd., Class A

    2,459,700       1,710,746  

Qingdao Rural Commercial Bank Corp., Class A

    562,300       258,530  

Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co. Ltd., Class A

    2,770,720       2,981,733  
   

 

 

 
        51,841,039  
Beverages — 11.2%            

Anhui Gujing Distillery Co. Ltd., Class A

    31,199       987,471  

Anhui Kouzi Distillery Co. Ltd., Class A

    62,200       461,901  

Anhui Yingjia Distillery Co. Ltd., Class A

    62,200       502,998  

Beijing Shunxin Agriculture Co. Ltd., Class A

    63,000       219,370  

Chongqing Brewery Co. Ltd., Class A

    49,695       905,040  

Jiangsu King’s Luck Brewery JSC Ltd., Class A

    124,400       807,173  

Jiangsu Yanghe Brewery Joint-Stock Co. Ltd., Class A

    142,800       3,498,010  

JiuGui Liquor Co. Ltd., Class A

    31,100       680,011  

Kweichow Moutai Co. Ltd., Class A

    117,803       33,121,325  

Luzhou Laojiao Co. Ltd., Class A

    141,600       4,665,030  

Shanghai Bairun Investment Holding Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    96,488       386,557  

Shanxi Xinghuacun Fen Wine Factory Co. Ltd., Class A

    112,101       4,552,681  

Sichuan Swellfun Co. Ltd., Class A

    50,100       530,328  

Tsingtao Brewery Co. Ltd., Class A

    67,800       990,658  

Wuliangye Yibin Co. Ltd., Class A

    354,714       9,386,691  
   

 

 

 
      61,695,244  
Biotechnology — 1.8%            

Beijing Tiantan Biological Products Corp. Ltd., Class A

    150,421       446,270  

Beijing Wantai Biological Pharmacy Enterprise Co. Ltd., Class A

    62,255       1,247,977  

BGI Genomics Co. Ltd., Class A

    36,700       337,278  

Bloomage Biotechnology Corp. Ltd., Class A

    28,498       673,798  

Chongqing Zhifei Biological Products Co. Ltd., Class A

    155,500       2,292,970  

Daan Gene Co. Ltd., Class A

    124,444       346,424  

Hualan Biological Engineering Inc., Class A

    156,748       465,391  

Imeik Technology Development Co. Ltd., Class A

    16,000       1,391,461  

Shanghai Junshi Biosciences Co. Ltd., Class A(a)

    63,308       575,655  

Shanghai RAAS Blood Products Co. Ltd., Class A

    559,800       478,873  

Shenzhen Kangtai Biological Products Co. Ltd., Class A

    105,256       520,775  

Walvax Biotechnology Co. Ltd., Class A

    155,598       1,002,347  

Zhejiang Orient Gene Biotech Co. Ltd., Class A

    13,956       234,683  
   

 

 

 
      10,013,902  
Building Products — 0.3%            

Beijing New Building Materials PLC, Class A

    155,900       665,164  

Guangdong Kinlong Hardware Products Co. Ltd., Class A

    31,120       371,265  

Zhejiang Weixing New Building Materials Co. Ltd., Class A

    124,404       362,692  

Zhuzhou Kibing Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    222,800       378,552  
   

 

 

 
      1,777,673  
Capital Markets — 5.5%            

BOC International China Co. Ltd., Class A

    248,800       465,476  

Caitong Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    404,351       436,918  

Changjiang Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    560,200       451,620  

China Galaxy Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    373,600       481,852  

China Great Wall Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    218,100       291,028  

China International Capital Corp. Ltd., Class A

    124,400       783,586  

China Merchants Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    684,207       1,410,493  

CITIC Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    1,119,670       3,258,333  

CSC Financial Co. Ltd., Class A

    404,739       1,562,942  

Dongxing Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    342,139       416,526  

East Money Information Co. Ltd., Class A

    1,212,916       4,008,938  

Everbright Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    373,600       839,748  
 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI China A ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Capital Markets (continued)

 

First Capital Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    373,200     $ 338,062  

Founder Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    747,200       728,126  

GF Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    560,200       1,324,478  

Guangzhou Yuexiu Financial Holdings Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    410,091       389,359  

Guolian Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    217,700       344,330  

Guosen Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    574,100       784,078  

Guotai Junan Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    684,645       1,468,487  

Guoyuan Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    404,744       388,049  

Haitong Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    903,500       1,252,287  

Hithink RoyalFlush Information Network Co. Ltd., Class A

    62,200       794,674  

Huatai Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    654,300       1,287,873  

Huaxi Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    249,200       274,895  

Industrial Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    592,160       567,657  

Nanjing Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    311,462       368,895  

Northeast Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    218,100       224,500  

Orient Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    697,621       896,025  

Sealand Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    498,800       256,747  

Shanxi Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    342,557       277,177  

Shenwan Hongyuan Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    2,055,000       1,259,321  

Sinolink Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    342,988       432,219  

SooChow Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    467,338       457,616  

Southwest Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    635,600       360,186  

Western Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    405,520       382,832  

Zheshang Securities Co. Ltd., Class A(a)

    342,527       543,797  

Zhongtai Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    529,900       573,167  
   

 

 

 
        30,382,297  
Chemicals — 6.0%            

Asia - Potash International Investment Guangzhou Co. Ltd., Class A(a)

    62,200       321,162  

CNGR Advanced Material Co. Ltd., Class A

    31,100       573,802  

CNNC Hua Yuan Titanium Dioxide Co. Ltd., Class A

    272,740       401,400  

Do-Fluoride New Materials Co. Ltd., Class A

    63,000       455,002  

Guangzhou Tinci Materials Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    186,720       1,451,188  

Hangzhou Oxygen Plant Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    93,300       533,571  

Hengli Petrochemical Co. Ltd., Class A

    529,115       1,584,274  

Hengyi Petrochemical Co. Ltd., Class A

    342,976       475,789  

Hoshine Silicon Industry Co. Ltd., Class A

    45,600       664,070  

Huafon Chemical Co. Ltd., Class A

    435,400       490,922  

Hubei Xingfa Chemicals Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    107,800       596,104  

Inner Mongolia Junzheng Energy & Chemical Industry Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    778,300       524,899  

Inner Mongolia Yuan Xing Energy Co. Ltd., Class A

    346,600       469,694  

Jiangsu Eastern Shenghong Co. Ltd., Class A

    373,200       1,092,289  

Jiangsu Yangnong Chemical Co. Ltd., Class A

    31,100       530,159  

Jiangsu Yoke Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    46,100       347,189  

Kingfa Sci & Tech Co. Ltd., Class A

    252,100       377,044  

LB Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    217,709       657,137  

Luxi Chemical Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    186,600       389,767  

Ningbo Shanshan Co. Ltd., Class A

    186,600       785,226  

Ningxia Baofeng Energy Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    557,500       1,112,704  

Rongsheng Petrochemical Co. Ltd., Class A

    934,601       1,981,749  

Satellite Chemical Co. Ltd., Class A

    228,841       768,863  

Shandong Hualu Hengsheng Chemical Co. Ltd., Class A

    187,460       793,625  

Shanghai Putailai New Energy Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    132,120       1,387,306  

Shenzhen Capchem Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    72,820       479,689  

Shenzhen Dynanonic Co. Ltd., Class A

    16,200       861,679  

Shenzhen Senior Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    124,417       527,129  

Sichuan Hebang Biotechnology Co. Ltd., Class A

    777,500       447,422  
Security   Shares     Value  

Chemicals (continued)

   

Sichuan Yahua Industrial Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    112,700     $ 487,942  

Sinoma Science & Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    155,500       666,465  

Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co. Ltd., Class A

    653,531       296,954  

Skshu Paint Co. Ltd., Class A(a)

    34,460       541,571  

SuZhou TA&A Ultra Clean Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    62,200       719,883  

Tongkun Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    218,597       467,792  

Transfar Zhilian Co. Ltd., Class A

    280,733       238,449  

Wanhua Chemical Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    311,800       3,871,885  

Weihai Guangwei Composites Co. Ltd., Class A

    62,295       647,810  

Xinjiang Zhongtai Chemical Co. Ltd., Class A

    248,800       273,016  

Yunnan Energy New Material Co. Ltd., Class A

    81,615       2,589,014  

Zhejiang Juhua Co. Ltd., Class A

    249,200       639,460  

Zhejiang Yongtai Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    93,300       425,633  

Zibo Qixiang Tengda Chemical Co. Ltd., Class A(a)

    273,600       305,132  
   

 

 

 
        33,251,860  
Commercial Services & Supplies — 0.3%            

Beijing Originwater Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    373,200       307,831  

Shanghai M&G Stationery Inc., Class A

    93,300       627,652  

Zhejiang Weiming Environment Protection Co. Ltd., Class A

    155,453       677,054  
   

 

 

 
      1,612,537  
Communications Equipment — 0.7%            

Fiberhome Telecommunication Technologies Co. Ltd., Class A

    93,399       200,052  

Guangzhou Haige Communications Group Inc. Co., Class A

    186,600       247,491  

Hengtong Optic-Electric Co. Ltd., Class A

    223,600       519,113  

Tianjin 712 Communication & Broadcasting Co. Ltd., Class A

    62,600       286,533  

Yealink Network Technology Corp. Ltd., Class A

    93,355       1,050,733  

Zhongji Innolight Co. Ltd., Class A

    62,688       304,827  

ZTE Corp., Class A

    373,200       1,352,263  
   

 

 

 
      3,961,012  
Construction & Engineering — 1.8%            

China Energy Engineering Corp. Ltd., Class A(a)

    3,105,200       1,054,802  

China National Chemical Engineering Co. Ltd., Class A

    559,810       894,378  

China Railway Group Ltd., Class A

    1,928,200       1,651,565  

China State Construction Engineering Corp. Ltd., Class A

    3,918,600       2,925,641  

Metallurgical Corp. of China Ltd., Class A

    1,650,300       796,780  

Power Construction Corp. of China Ltd., Class A

    1,401,500       1,507,028  

Shanghai Construction Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    840,900       365,055  

Sichuan Road & Bridge Co. Ltd., Class A

    442,600       663,392  
   

 

 

 
      9,858,641  
Construction Materials — 0.7%            

Anhui Conch Cement Co. Ltd., Class A

    373,600       1,799,868  

BBMG Corp., Class A

    839,700       327,284  

China Jushi Co. Ltd., Class A

    373,550       827,758  

Huaxin Cement Co. Ltd., Class A

    124,419       331,080  

Tangshan Jidong Cement Co. Ltd., Class A

    248,800       356,130  
   

 

 

 
      3,642,120  
Distributors — 0.1%            

Wuchan Zhongda Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    498,014       354,518  
   

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services — 0.1%            

AVIC Industry-Finance Holdings Co. Ltd., Class A

    870,801       421,001  
   

 

 

 
Electrical Equipment — 7.5%            

Beijing Easpring Material Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    62,200       885,498  

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd., Class A(a)

    217,702       16,506,674  
 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI China A ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Electrical Equipment (continued)

 

Dongfang Electric Corp. Ltd., Class A

    249,290     $ 640,948  

Eve Energy Co. Ltd., Class A

    186,682       2,617,335  

Fangda Carbon New Material Co. Ltd., Class A(a)

    342,528       359,174  

Ginlong Technologies Co. Ltd., Class A

    39,100       1,331,085  

Gotion High-tech Co. Ltd., Class A

    157,000       910,928  

Hongfa Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    101,100       615,743  

Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology Co. Ltd., Class A(a)

    311,400       1,063,674  

Jiangxi Special Electric Motor Co. Ltd., Class A, NVS(a)

    155,500       565,210  

Ming Yang Smart Energy Group Ltd., Class A

    201,200       894,057  

NARI Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    628,574       2,721,751  

Ningbo Orient Wires & Cables Co. Ltd., Class A

    62,200       737,298  

Ningbo Ronbay New Energy Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    40,058       826,875  

Shanghai Electric Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    1,152,350       759,940  

Sieyuan Electric Co. Ltd., Class A

    63,000       413,887  

Sungrow Power Supply Co. Ltd., Class A

    140,600       2,585,655  

Sunwoda Electronic Co. Ltd., Class A

    155,599       663,447  

Suzhou Maxwell Technologies Co. Ltd., Class A

    15,360       1,078,036  

TBEA Co. Ltd., Class A

    342,500       1,269,439  

Titan Wind Energy Suzhou Co. Ltd., Class A

    156,300       412,953  

Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    298,751       661,898  

Zhefu Holding Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    440,600       307,641  

Zhejiang Chint Electrics Co. Ltd., Class A

    218,500       1,190,024  

Zhejiang HangKe Technology Inc. Co., Class A

    40,170       445,489  

Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric Co. Ltd., Class A, NVS

    62,360       511,516  
   

 

 

 
        40,976,175  
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components — 4.2%  

Avary Holding Shenzhen Co. Ltd., Class A

    184,400       841,199  

Beijing Yuanliu Hongyuan Electronic Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    31,100       548,854  

BOE Technology Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    3,455,328       1,992,599  

Chaozhou Three-Circle Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    155,900       620,634  

China Railway Signal & Communication Corp. Ltd., Class A

    628,781       409,173  

China Zhenhua Group Science & Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    53,300       935,945  

Foxconn Industrial Internet Co. Ltd., Class A

    901,906       1,344,101  

GoerTek Inc., Class A

    311,804       1,471,301  

Guangzhou Shiyuan Electronic Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    62,867       633,893  

Huagong Tech Co. Ltd., Class A

    93,383       305,946  

Lens Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    435,800       704,791  

Lingyi iTech Guangdong Co., Class A(a)

    624,000       475,940  

Luxshare Precision Industry Co. Ltd., Class A

    654,368       3,293,524  

Maxscend Microelectronics Co. Ltd., Class A

    50,856       726,279  

OFILM Group Co. Ltd., Class A(a)

    280,700       251,931  

Raytron Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    62,296       350,908  

Shanghai Friendess Electronic Technology Corp. Ltd., Class A

    14,144       519,137  

Shengyi Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    218,182       514,231  

Shennan Circuits Co. Ltd., Class A

    62,267       800,596  

Shenzhen Sunlord Electronics Co. Ltd., Class A

    80,300       293,527  

Suzhou Dongshan Precision Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Class A

    162,400       643,580  

Tianma Microelectronics Co. Ltd., Class A

    218,500       315,177  

Unisplendour Corp. Ltd., Class A

    251,891       693,903  

Westone Information Industry Inc., Class A

    62,200       404,883  

Wingtech Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    124,411       1,267,390  

Wuhan Guide Infrared Co. Ltd., Class A

    262,611       484,320  

WUS Printed Circuit Kunshan Co. Ltd., Class A

    155,590       279,603  

Xiamen Faratronic Co. Ltd., Class A

    31,100       963,149  

Zhejiang Dahua Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    251,300       552,093  
Security   Shares     Value  

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components (continued)

 

Zhuzhou Hongda Electronics Corp. Ltd., Class A

    31,100     $ 241,182  
   

 

 

 
        22,879,789  
Energy Equipment & Services — 0.1%            

Offshore Oil Engineering Co. Ltd., Class A

    405,968       254,238  

Yantai Jereh Oilfield Services Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    93,385       497,122  
   

 

 

 
      751,360  
Entertainment — 0.6%            

37 Interactive Entertainment Network Technology Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    186,693       541,572  

Beijing Enlight Media Co. Ltd., Class A

    279,900       346,896  

G-Bits Network Technology Xiamen Co. Ltd., Class A

    5,500       289,669  

Giant Network Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    187,412       233,061  

Kunlun Tech Co. Ltd., Class A

    93,300       198,512  

Mango Excellent Media Co. Ltd., Class A

    186,680       869,265  

Perfect World Co. Ltd., Class A

    186,652       412,103  

Zhejiang Century Huatong Group Co. Ltd., Class A(a)

    653,982       434,875  
   

 

 

 
      3,325,953  
Food & Staples Retailing — 0.2%            

DaShenLin Pharmaceutical Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    74,326       354,967  

Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co. Ltd., Class A

    62,217       477,354  
   

 

 

 
      832,321  
Food Products — 4.9%            

Angel Yeast Co. Ltd., Class A

    93,796       617,254  

Anjoy Foods Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    31,100       677,475  

Beijing Dabeinong Technology Group Co. Ltd., Class A(a)

    373,600       401,982  

Chacha Food Co. Ltd., Class A

    62,200       440,386  

Chongqing Fuling Zhacai Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    62,200       274,925  

Foshan Haitian Flavouring & Food Co. Ltd., Class A

    373,566       4,580,574  

Fujian Sunner Development Co. Ltd., Class A

    124,400       364,894  

Guangdong Haid Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    155,599       1,515,058  

Heilongjiang Agriculture Co. Ltd., Class A

    155,900       324,384  

Henan Shuanghui Investment & Development Co. Ltd., Class A

    311,400       1,238,642  

Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    591,700       3,141,257  

Jiangxi Zhengbang Technology Co. Ltd., Class A(a)

    279,900       252,103  

Jonjee Hi-Tech Industrial And Commercial Holding Co. Ltd., Class A

    78,562       404,276  

Juewei Food Co. Ltd., Class A

    62,200       482,045  

Muyuan Foods Co. Ltd., Class A

    498,019       4,408,313  

New Hope Liuhe Co. Ltd., Class A(a)

    418,500       987,700  

Toly Bread Co. Ltd., Class A

    132,365       275,208  

Tongwei Co. Ltd., Class A

    435,493       3,475,423  

Wens Foodstuffs Group Co. Ltd., Class A(a)

    592,546       2,112,607  

Yihai Kerry Arawana Holdings Co. Ltd., Class A(a)

    125,200       850,643  

Yuan Longping High-Tech Agriculture Co. Ltd., Class A(a)

    124,400       275,074  
   

 

 

 
      27,100,223  
Gas Utilities — 0.1%            

ENN Natural Gas Co. Ltd., Class A

    218,900       559,950  
   

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 1.3%            

Intco Medical Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    68,236       232,680  

Jafron Biomedical Co. Ltd., Class A

    79,550       522,267  

Jiangsu Yuyue Medical Equipment & Supply Co. Ltd., Class A

    62,600       250,013  

Lepu Medical Technology Beijing Co. Ltd., Class A

    155,900       414,160  

Ovctek China Inc., Class A

    93,380       660,949  

Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co. Ltd., Class A

    111,734       4,799,466  
 

 

S C H E D U L E   O F   I N V E S T M E N T S

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI China A ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies (continued)

 

Shenzhen New Industries Biomedical Engineering Co. Ltd., Class A

    62,200     $ 371,318  
   

 

 

 
      7,250,853  
Health Care Providers & Services — 1.2%            

Aier Eye Hospital Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    648,149       2,923,224  

Guangzhou Kingmed Diagnostics Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    42,097       434,211  

Huadong Medicine Co. Ltd., Class A

    155,925       1,041,233  

Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    202,570       340,374  

Meinian Onehealth Healthcare Holdings Co. Ltd., Class A(a)

    373,560       280,465  

Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co. Ltd., Class A

    249,209       634,614  

Topchoice Medical Corp., Class A(a)

    31,100       676,584  
   

 

 

 
      6,330,705  
Health Care Technology — 0.0%            

Winning Health Technology Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    187,088       219,909  
   

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 0.4%            

BTG Hotels Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    93,300       289,156  

Shanghai Jinjiang International Hotels Co. Ltd., Class A

    93,300       855,225  

Shenzhen Overseas Chinese Town Co. Ltd., Class A

    779,156       645,611  

Songcheng Performance Development Co. Ltd., Class A

    248,872       472,396  
   

 

 

 
      2,262,388  
Household Durables — 1.5%            

Beijing Roborock Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    9,364       452,405  

Ecovacs Robotics Co. Ltd., Class A

    49,300       677,294  

Gree Electric Appliances Inc. of Zhuhai, Class A

    276,500       1,363,752  

Haier Smart Home Co. Ltd., Class A

    591,700       2,175,640  

Hangzhou Robam Appliances Co. Ltd., Class A

    93,364       391,704  

Jason Furniture Hangzhou Co. Ltd., Class A

    81,220       556,277  

Oppein Home Group Inc., Class A

    52,483       936,510  

TCL Technology Group Corp., Class A

    1,307,838       861,371  

Xiamen Intretech Inc., Class A

    67,926       202,536  

Zhejiang Supor Co. Ltd., Class A

    62,298       433,373  
   

 

 

 
      8,050,862  
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers — 3.0%  

CECEP Solar Energy Co. Ltd., Class A(a)

    283,800       375,568  

CECEP Wind Power Corp, Class A

    451,800       365,270  

China National Nuclear Power Co. Ltd., Class A

    1,648,347       1,508,315  

China Three Gorges Renewables Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    2,643,500       2,461,565  

China Yangtze Power Co. Ltd., Class A

    2,114,888       7,488,426  

GD Power Development Co. Ltd., Class A(a)

    1,617,200       914,011  

Huadian Power International Corp. Ltd., Class A

    777,500       498,237  

Huaneng Power International Inc., Class A(a)

    840,900       876,019  

SDIC Power Holdings Co. Ltd., Class A

    684,600       1,048,321  

Shenzhen Energy Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    435,818       413,343  

Sichuan Chuantou Energy Co. Ltd., Class A

    342,100       632,365  
   

 

 

 
      16,581,440  
Industrial Conglomerates — 0.1%            

China Baoan Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    218,100       460,741  
   

 

 

 
Insurance — 1.9%            

China Life Insurance Co. Ltd., Class A

    249,600       1,031,782  

China Pacific Insurance Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    653,416       1,957,765  

New China Life Insurance Co. Ltd., Class A

    187,400       806,298  

People’s Insurance Co. Group of China Ltd. (The), Class A

    685,500       473,781  

Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China Ltd., Class A

    1,027,123       6,415,723  
   

 

 

 
        10,685,349  
IT Services — 0.1%            

Beijing Sinnet Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    155,999       222,102  
Security   Shares     Value  

IT Services (continued)

   

DHC Software Co. Ltd., Class A

    279,900     $ 256,782  
   

 

 

 
      478,884  
Life Sciences Tools & Services — 1.1%            

Hangzhou Tigermed Consulting Co. Ltd., Class A

    36,104       546,395  

Joinn Laboratories China Co. Ltd., Class A

    31,160       511,500  

Pharmaron Beijing Co. Ltd., Class A

    93,300       1,071,129  

Shanghai Medicilon Inc., Class A

    9,506       464,893  

WuXi AppTec Co. Ltd., Class A

    248,848       3,442,715  
   

 

 

 
      6,036,632  
Machinery — 2.7%            

China CSSC Holdings Ltd., Class A

    404,300       1,399,329  

CRRC Corp. Ltd., Class A

    2,292,190       1,750,903  

Jiangsu Hengli Hydraulic Co. Ltd., Class A

    124,424       961,313  

Keda Industrial Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    155,500       463,153  

Luoyang Xinqianglian Slewing Bearing Co. Ltd., Class A

    31,150       445,591  

Ningbo Deye Technology Co. Ltd., Class A, NVS

    14,400       715,422  

North Industries Group Red Arrow Co. Ltd., Class A

    132,900       646,627  

Riyue Heavy Industry Co. Ltd., Class A

    95,982       356,841  

Sany Heavy Industry Co. Ltd., Class A

    778,350       1,965,669  

Shenzhen Inovance Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    248,811       2,438,686  

Weichai Power Co. Ltd., Class A

    622,000       1,104,392  

Wuxi Shangji Automation Co. Ltd., Class A

    35,380       857,889  

XCMG Construction Machinery Co. Ltd., Class A(a)

    716,100       594,073  

Zhejiang Dingli Machinery Co. Ltd., Class A

    63,098       400,196  

Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    654,650       596,355  
   

 

 

 
        14,696,439  
Marine — 0.4%            

COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co. Ltd., Class A

    1,183,450       2,409,076  
   

 

 

 
Media — 0.2%            

Focus Media Information Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    1,309,060       1,147,811  
   

 

 

 
Metals & Mining — 5.1%            

Aluminum Corp. of China Ltd., Class A(a)

    1,214,100       842,309  

Anhui Honglu Steel Construction Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    71,230       316,364  

Baoshan Iron & Steel Co. Ltd., Class A

    2,086,570       1,756,424  

Chengtun Mining Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    249,600       291,753  

Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining Co. Ltd., Class A(a)

    156,300       423,096  

China Minmetals Rare Earth Co. Ltd., Class A(a)

    93,300       393,765  

China Northern Rare Earth Group High-Tech Co. Ltd., Class A

    342,500       1,595,281  

CMOC Group Ltd., Class A

    1,619,200       1,294,209  

Ganfeng Lithium Co. Ltd., Class A

    156,670       2,073,544  

GEM Co. Ltd., Class A

    437,096       633,277  

Henan Shenhuo Coal & Power Co. Ltd., Class A

    186,600       398,087  

Hesteel Co. Ltd., Class A

    1,088,500       450,673  

Huaibei Mining Holdings Co. Ltd., Class A

    217,700       420,419  

Hunan Valin Steel Co. Ltd., Class A

    656,040       442,513  

Inner Mongolia BaoTou Steel Union Co. Ltd., Class A

    4,203,300       1,409,440  

Inner Mongolia ERDOS Resources Co. Ltd., Class A

    117,380       317,537  

Jiangxi Copper Co. Ltd., Class A

    187,000       468,091  

Maanshan Iron & Steel Co. Ltd., Class A

    559,800       260,086  

Pangang Group Vanadium Titanium & Resources Co. Ltd., Class A(a)

    778,300       854,894  

Shandong Gold Mining Co. Ltd., Class A

    311,428       844,068  

Shandong Nanshan Aluminum Co. Ltd., Class A

    1,058,600       549,972  

Shanxi Meijin Energy Co. Ltd., Class A

    404,700       682,884  

Shanxi Taigang Stainless Steel Co. Ltd., Class A

    529,100       388,709  

Shenghe Resources Holding Co. Ltd., Class A

    167,800       516,701  
 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI China A ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Metals & Mining (continued)

   

Sinomine Resource Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    44,780     $ 596,320  

Tianshan Aluminum Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    345,000       373,487  

Tibet Summit Resources Co. Ltd., Class A(a)

    94,200       401,596  

Tongling Nonferrous Metals Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    964,900       434,212  

Western Mining Co. Ltd., Class A

    217,700       363,972  

Western Superconducting Technologies Co. Ltd., Class A

    62,368       925,232  

Xiamen Tungsten Co. Ltd., Class A

    124,898       498,007  

Yintai Gold Co. Ltd., Class A

    218,520       351,640  

YongXing Special Materials Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    31,100       660,579  

Youngy Co. Ltd., Class A(a)

    31,100       603,599  

Yunnan Aluminium Co. Ltd., Class A

    311,000       463,819  

Yunnan Tin Co. Ltd., Class A

    155,500       346,922  

Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co. Ltd., Class A

    161,512       2,018,731  

Zijin Mining Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    1,898,700       2,515,158  
   

 

 

 
        28,177,370  
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 2.6%            

China Petroleum & Chemical Corp., Class A

    3,051,443       1,862,497  

China Shenhua Energy Co. Ltd., Class A

    622,499       2,591,647  

COSCO SHIPPING Energy Transportation Co. Ltd., Class A(a)

    311,049       584,789  

Guanghui Energy Co. Ltd., Class A

    592,083       855,637  

Inner Mongolia Dian Tou Energy Corp. Ltd., Class A

    186,600       369,091  

Jizhong Energy Resources Co. Ltd., Class A

    342,100       341,036  

PetroChina Co. Ltd., Class A

    2,023,900       1,565,523  

Pingdingshan Tianan Coal Mining Co. Ltd., Class A

    217,700       385,652  

Shaanxi Coal Industry Co. Ltd., Class A

    903,501       2,557,381  

Shan Xi Hua Yang Group New Energy Co. Ltd., Class A

    217,700       688,330  

Shanxi Coking Coal Energy Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    388,860       675,214  

Shanxi Lu’an Environmental Energy Development Co. Ltd., Class A

    280,300       571,888  

Yankuang Energy Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    248,800       1,351,268  
   

 

 

 
      14,399,953  
Paper & Forest Products — 0.2%            

Chengxin Lithium Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    93,300       785,563  

Shandong Sun Paper Industry JSC Ltd., Class A

    249,200       433,858  
   

 

 

 
      1,219,421  
Personal Products — 0.3%            

By-health Co. Ltd., Class A

    155,900       427,125  

Proya Cosmetics Co. Ltd., Class A

    16,940       442,479  

Yunnan Botanee Bio-Technology Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    31,100       895,060  
   

 

 

 
      1,764,664  
Pharmaceuticals — 3.2%            

Apeloa Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Class A

    93,700       267,857  

Asymchem Laboratories Tianjin Co. Ltd., Class A

    30,380       742,547  

Betta Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd., Class A

    31,112       230,843  

CanSino Biologics Inc., Class A(a)

    10,138       242,976  

Changchun High & New Technology Industry Group Inc., Class A

    38,540       1,109,044  

China Resources Sanjiu Medical & Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Class A

    93,300       501,200  

Dong-E-E-Jiao Co. Ltd., Class A

    62,200       330,122  

Guangzhou Baiyunshan Pharmaceutical Holdings Co. Ltd., Class A

    124,800       532,957  

Humanwell Healthcare Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    155,500       404,795  

Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine Co. Ltd., Class A

    592,142       3,099,466  

Joincare Pharmaceutical Group Industry Co. Ltd., Class A

    187,000       305,733  

Livzon Pharmaceutical Group Inc., Class A

    62,200       292,664  

Nanjing King-Friend Biochemical Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Class A

    161,900       448,563  
Security   Shares     Value  

Pharmaceuticals (continued)

   

Shandong Buchang Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd., Class A

    96,327     $ 270,515  

Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    186,663       1,213,511  

Shenzhen Salubris Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd., Class A

    109,900       391,314  

Shijiazhuang Yiling Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Class A

    155,960       512,598  

Sichuan Kelun Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Class A

    124,800       407,355  

Yunnan Baiyao Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    155,560       1,271,955  

Zhangzhou Pientzehuang Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Class A

    62,299       2,732,512  

Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Class A

    125,204       378,959  

Zhejiang Jiuzhou Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Class A

    82,800       575,889  

Zhejiang NHU Co. Ltd., Class A

    269,868       824,462  

Zhejiang Wolwo Bio-Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Class A

    62,200       421,191  
   

 

 

 
        17,509,028  
Real Estate Management & Development — 1.7%  

China Merchants Shekou Industrial Zone Holdings Co. Ltd., Class A

    715,300       1,452,434  

China Vanke Co. Ltd., Class A

    901,900       2,297,514  

Gemdale Corp., Class A

    404,718       702,718  

Jinke Properties Group Co. Ltd., Class A(a)

    500,500       194,385  

Poly Developments and Holdings Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    1,090,031       2,690,408  

Seazen Holdings Co. Ltd., Class A(a)

    217,766       675,340  

Shanghai Lingang Holdings Corp. Ltd., Class A

    186,600       337,129  

Shanghai Zhangjiang High-Tech Park Development Co. Ltd., Class A

    155,500       268,088  

Youngor Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    435,494       420,819  

Zhejiang China Commodities City Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    466,500       366,093  
   

 

 

 
      9,404,928  
Road & Rail — 0.7%            

Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway Co. Ltd., Class A

    3,797,894       2,615,829  

Daqin Railway Co. Ltd., Class A

    1,399,500       1,254,775  
   

 

 

 
      3,870,604  
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 6.3%  

Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment Inc., Class A(a)

    62,364       1,124,545  

Amlogic Shanghai Co. Ltd., Class A(a)

    35,362       443,583  

China Resources Microelectronics Ltd., Class A

    99,421       747,539  

Flat Glass Group Co. Ltd., Class A(a)

    155,900       951,246  

GCL System Integration Technology Co. Ltd., Class A(a)

    530,700       347,828  

Gigadevice Semiconductor Beijing Inc., Class A

    62,757       1,104,017  

Hangzhou First Applied Material Co. Ltd., Class A

    131,350       1,361,399  

Hangzhou Lion Electronics Co. Ltd., Class A

    62,200       524,554  

Hangzhou Silan Microelectronics Co. Ltd., Class A

    124,400       769,074  

Ingenic Semiconductor Co. Ltd., Class A

    46,700       617,433  

JA Solar Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    217,700       2,509,095  

JCET Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    156,700       586,673  

LONGi Green Energy Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    699,046       6,391,396  

Montage Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    124,516       1,057,505  

National Silicon Industry Group Co. Ltd., Class A(a)

    197,286       591,712  

NAURA Technology Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    47,900       1,805,930  

SG Micro Corp., Class A

    37,450       893,874  

Shenzhen SC New Energy Technology Corp., Class A

    31,100       615,142  

StarPower Semiconductor Ltd., Class A

    17,700       1,023,458  

TCL Zhonghuan Renewable Energy Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    279,999       2,112,574  

Tianshui Huatian Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    217,700       286,187  

TongFu Microelectronics Co. Ltd., Class A(a)

    95,300       233,405  

Trina Solar Co. Ltd., Class A

    198,643       2,450,565  

Unigroup Guoxin Microelectronics Co. Ltd., Class A(a)

    62,200       1,945,555  

Will Semiconductor Co. Ltd. Shanghai, Class A

    125,955       1,968,112  

Yangzhou Yangjie Electronic Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    62,200       577,489  
 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI China A ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment (continued)  

Zhejiang Jingsheng Mechanical & Electrical Co. Ltd., Class A

    124,401     $ 1,349,960  
   

 

 

 
        34,389,850  
Software — 1.4%  

360 Security Technology Inc., Class A

    654,700       717,100  

Beijing Kingsoft Office Software Inc., Class A

    40,944       1,063,323  

Beijing Shiji Information Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    174,112       366,978  

Hundsun Technologies Inc., Class A

    125,602       791,177  

Iflytek Co. Ltd., Class A

    217,750       1,358,480  

NavInfo Co. Ltd., Class A

    217,700       451,111  

Sangfor Technologies Inc., Class A

    41,400       591,962  

Shanghai Baosight Software Co. Ltd., Class A

    123,091       734,195  

Thunder Software Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    42,500       897,754  

Yonyou Network Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    311,849       965,569  
   

 

 

 
      7,937,649  
Specialty Retail — 1.1%  

China Tourism Group Duty Free Corp. Ltd., Class A

    186,641       5,817,472  

Shanghai Yuyuan Tourist Mart Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    342,406       423,654  
   

 

 

 
      6,241,126  
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 0.5%  

China Greatwall Technology Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    280,400       402,078  

GRG Banking Equipment Co. Ltd., Class A

    186,600       254,394  

Inspur Electronic Information Industry Co. Ltd., Class A

    126,560       455,899  

Ninestar Corp., Class A

    124,410       926,072  

Shenzhen Transsion Holding Co. Ltd., Class A

    62,295       655,616  
   

 

 

 
      2,694,059  
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods — 0.0%  

Zhejiang Semir Garment Co. Ltd., Class A

    252,100       199,314  
   

 

 

 
Trading Companies & Distributors — 0.4%            

Beijing United Information Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    48,955       666,488  
Security   Shares     Value  
Trading Companies & Distributors (continued)  

China Meheco Co. Ltd., Class A

    130,520     $ 280,511  

COSCO SHIPPING Development Co. Ltd., Class A

    933,800       389,445  

Sichuan New Energy Power Co. Ltd., Class A(a)

    122,900       427,663  

Xiamen C & D Inc., Class A

    248,800       414,066  
   

 

 

 
      2,178,173  
Transportation Infrastructure — 0.3%  

Liaoning Port Co Ltd., Class A

    1,523,900       381,772  

Shanghai International Airport Co. Ltd., Class A(a)

    93,322       713,708  

Shanghai International Port Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    872,400       709,119  
   

 

 

 
      1,804,599  
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 0.3%  

China United Network Communications Ltd., Class A

    3,073,800       1,567,321  
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks — 99.8%
(Cost: $432,965,208)

        549,402,484  
   

 

 

 
Rights            
Pharmaceuticals — 0.0%            

Kangmei Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Class A, (Expires 12/31/49)(a)

    30,064        
   

 

 

 

Total Rights — 0.0%
(Cost: $0)

 

     
   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities — 99.8%
(Cost: $432,965,208)

 

    549,402,484  

Other Assets Less Liabilities — 0.2%

 

    902,762  
   

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

 

  $ 550,305,246  
   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Non-income producing security.

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Futures Contracts

 

 

 
Description    Number of
Contracts
     Expiration
Date
     Notional
Amount
(000)
     Value/
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

 

 

Long Contracts

           

FTSE China A50

     26        08/30/22      $ 356      $ (8,123
           

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

 

 
     Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
     Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Interest
Rate
Contracts
     Other
Contracts
     Total  

 

 

Liabilities — Derivative Financial Instruments

                    

Futures contracts

                    

Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts(a)

   $      $      $ 8,123      $      $      $      $ 8,123  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss).

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

   iShares® MSCI China A ETF

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure (continued)

For the period ended July 31, 2022, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

 

 
     Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
     Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Interest
Rate
Contracts
     Other
Contracts
     Total  

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from

                    

Futures contracts

   $      $      $ (180,659    $      $      $      $ (180,659
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on

                    

Futures contracts

   $      $      $ 59,587      $      $      $      $ 59,587  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

 

 

Futures contracts

  

Average notional value of contracts — long

   $ 660,478      

 

 

For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.

 

 

 
     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

 

 

Investments

                 

Assets

                 

Common Stocks

   $ 6,515,771        $ 542,886,713        $        $ 549,402,484  

Rights

                                 
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $ 6,515,771        $ 542,886,713        $        $ 549,402,484  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments(a)

                 

Liabilities

                 

Futures Contracts

   $        $ (8,123      $        $ (8,123
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts. Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities

July 31, 2022

 

   

iShares

China Large-Cap

ETF

   

iShares

MSCI China

A ETF

 

 

 

ASSETS

   

Investments, at value — unaffiliated(a)(b)

  $ 5,196,428,467     $ 549,402,484  

Investments, at value — affiliated(c)

    56,387,119        

Cash

    6,504       119,855  

Foreign currency, at value(d)

    46,247,591       867,825  

Cash pledged for futures contracts

    14,782,000       29,000  

Receivables:

   

Securities lending income — affiliated

    42,100        

Dividends — unaffiliated

    53,331,506       6,547  

Dividends — affiliated

    2,982        
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

    5,367,228,269       550,425,711  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

   

Collateral on securities loaned, at value

    53,359,515        

Payables:

   

Investments purchased

    13,037,692        

Variation margin on futures contracts

    3,600,212       4,500  

Investment advisory fees

    3,536,231       115,965  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

    73,533,650       120,465  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

  $ 5,293,694,619     $ 550,305,246  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF

   

Paid-in capital

  $ 9,533,354,075     $ 554,306,725  

Accumulated loss

    (4,239,659,456     (4,001,479
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

  $ 5,293,694,619     $ 550,305,246  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE

   

Shares outstanding

    174,300,000       15,550,000  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value

  $ 30.37     $ 35.39  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares authorized

    Unlimited       Unlimited  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Par value

    None       None  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

(a) Investments, at cost — unaffiliated

  $ 6,291,316,208     $ 432,965,208  

(b) Securities loaned, at value

  $ 50,943,271     $  

(c)  Investments, at cost — affiliated

  $ 56,385,784     $  

(d) Foreign currency, at cost

  $ 46,248,739     $ 866,126  

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Statements of Operations

Year Ended July 31, 2022

 

   

iShares
China Large-Cap

ETF

   

iShares

MSCI China

A ETF

 

 

 

INVESTMENT INCOME

   

Dividends — unaffiliated

  $ 163,107,166     $ 11,295,344  

Dividends — affiliated

    14,876        

Interest — unaffiliated

    11,023       358  

Securities lending income — affiliated — net

    362,637        

Foreign taxes withheld

    (13,591,804     (1,133,329
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment income

    149,903,898       10,162,373  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

EXPENSES

   

Investment advisory fees

    38,759,462       4,374,669  

Commitment fees

          8,570  

Professional fees

    217       217  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

    38,759,679       4,383,456  

Less:

   

Investment advisory fees waived

          (2,633,588
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived

    38,759,679       1,749,868  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

    111,144,219       8,412,505  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

   

Net realized gain (loss) from:

   

Investments — unaffiliated

    (693,885,294     (100,068,113

Investments — affiliated

    (106      

In-kind redemptions — unaffiliated(a)

    3,989,018        

Futures contracts

    (6,121,002     (180,659

Foreign currency transactions

    (89,831     55,643  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 
    (696,107,215     (100,193,129
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

   

Investments — unaffiliated

    (869,493,954     (67,358,377

Investments — affiliated

    (14,220      

Futures contracts

    (6,343,835     59,587  

Foreign currency translations

    (9,375     (2,069
 

 

 

   

 

 

 
    (875,861,384     (67,300,859
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized loss

    (1,571,968,599     (167,493,988
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

  $ (1,460,824,380   $ (159,081,483
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a)

See Note 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

    iShares
China Large-Cap ETF
           iShares
MSCI China A ETF
 
                    
   

Year Ended

07/31/22

 

 

      

Year Ended

07/31/21

 

 

      
Year Ended
07/31/22
 
 
      
Year Ended
07/31/21
 
 

 

 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS

                

OPERATIONS

                

Net investment income

  $ 111,144,219        $ 77,403,606        $ 8,412,505        $ 7,615,518  

Net realized loss

    (696,107,215        (291,904,538        (100,193,129        (11,951,056

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (875,861,384        46,397,705          (67,300,859        72,482,786  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (1,460,824,380        (168,103,227        (159,081,483        68,147,248  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS(a)

                

Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders

    (82,196,257        (75,177,990        (8,184,031        (6,046,186
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

                

Net increase in net assets derived from capital share transactions

    2,024,227,917          1,626,058,494          90,044,292          81,420,345  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

                

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

    481,207,280          1,382,777,277          (77,221,222        143,521,407  

Beginning of year

    4,812,487,339          3,429,710,062          627,526,468          484,005,061  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

End of year

  $ 5,293,694,619        $ 4,812,487,339        $ 550,305,246        $ 627,526,468  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

(a)

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

    iShares China Large-Cap ETF  
 

 

 

 
    Year Ended
07/31/22
     Year Ended
07/31/21
     Year Ended
07/31/20
     Year Ended
07/31/19
     Year Ended
07/31/18
 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 40.36      $ 41.57      $ 41.63      $ 43.14      $ 42.57  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

    0.75        0.88        0.89        1.07        1.27  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(b)

    (10.16      (1.26      0.17        (1.73      0.80  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (9.41      (0.38      1.06        (0.66      2.07  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Distributions from net investment income(c)

    (0.58      (0.83      (1.12      (0.85      (1.50
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 30.37      $ 40.36      $ 41.57      $ 41.63      $ 43.14  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return(d)

             

Based on net asset value

    (23.54 )%       (1.13 )%       2.59      (1.44 )%       4.73
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets(e)

             

Total expenses

    0.74      0.74      0.74      0.74      0.74
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net investment income

    2.12      1.90      2.18      2.55      2.75
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

             

Net assets, end of year (000)

  $ 5,293,695      $ 4,812,487      $ 3,429,710      $ 5,039,411      $ 4,096,070  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    29      62      18      14      18
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

 

(b) 

The amounts reported for a share outstanding may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses in securities for the fiscal period due to the timing of capital share transactions in relation to the fluctuating market values of the Fund’s underlying securities.

 

(c) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

 

(d) 

Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

 

(e) 

Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

 

(f) 

Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

    iShares MSCI China A ETF  
 

 

 

 
   
Year Ended
07/31/22
 
 
    
Year Ended
07/31/21
 
 
   
Year Ended
07/31/20
 
 
   
Year Ended
07/31/19
 
 
   
Year Ended
07/31/18
 
 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 41.70      $ 36.39     $ 28.68     $ 27.06     $ 29.19  
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

    0.46        0.52       0.59       0.84       0.56  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(b)

    (6.29      5.22       7.47       1.67       (2.38
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (5.83      5.74       8.06       2.51       (1.82
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions(c)

          

From net investment income

    (0.48      (0.43     (0.35     (0.19     (0.31

From net realized gain

                       (0.70      
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

    (0.48      (0.43     (0.35     (0.89     (0.31
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 35.39      $ 41.70     $ 36.39     $ 28.68     $ 27.06  
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return(d)

          

Based on net asset value

    (14.18 )%       15.79     28.40     9.97     (6.33 )%(e)  
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets(f)

          

Total expenses

    0.60      0.60     0.63     0.65     0.65
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived

    0.24      0.24     0.24     0.24     0.55
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

    1.15      1.24     1.98     3.10     1.81
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

          

Net assets, end of year (000)

  $ 550,305      $ 627,526     $ 484,005     $ 141,989     $ 13,529  
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate(g)

    64      38 %(h)       31 %(h)       44 %(h)       154
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(a) Based on average shares outstanding.

 

(b) The amounts reported for a share outstanding may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses in securities for the fiscal period due to the timing of capital share transactions in relation to the fluctuating market values of the Fund’s underlying securities.

 

(c)  Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

 

(d) Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

 

(e) Includes payment received from an affiliate, which impacted the Fund’s total return. Excluding the payment from an affiliate, the Fund’s total return would have been -6.54%.

 

(f)  Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

 

(g) Portfolio turnover rate includes portfolio transactions that are executed as a result of the Fund offering and redeeming Creation Units solely for cash in U.S. dollars (“cash creations”).

  

  

   

  

  

   

  

(h) Portfolio turnover rate excluding cash creations was as follows:

           24     28     22      
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

1.

ORGANIZATION

iShares Trust (the “Trust”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and is authorized to have multiple series or portfolios.

These financial statements relate only to the following funds (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”):

 

   
iShares ETF    Diversification
Classification
 

China Large-Cap

     Non-diversified  

MSCI China A

     Diversified  

 

2.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), which may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Each Fund is considered an investment company under U.S. GAAP and follows the accounting and reporting guidance applicable to investment companies. Below is a summary of significant accounting policies:

Investment Transactions and Income Recognition: For financial reporting purposes, investment transactions are recorded on the dates the transactions are executed. Realized gains and losses on investment transactions are determined using the specific identification method. Dividend income and capital gain distributions, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date at fair value. Dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed are subsequently recorded when the Funds are informed of the ex-dividend date. Under the applicable foreign tax laws, a withholding tax at various rates may be imposed on capital gains, dividends and interest. Interest income, including amortization and accretion of premiums and discounts on debt securities, is recognized daily on an accrual basis.

Foreign Currency Translation: Each Fund’s books and records are maintained in U.S. dollars. Securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars using prevailing market rates as quoted by one or more data service providers. Purchases and sales of investments are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Generally, when the U.S. dollar rises in value against a foreign currency, the investments denominated in that currency will lose value; the opposite effect occurs if the U.S. dollar falls in relative value.

Each Fund does not isolate the effect of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates from the effect of fluctuations in the market prices of investments for financial reporting purposes. Accordingly, the effects of changes in exchange rates on investments are not segregated in the Statements of Operations from the effects of changes in market prices of those investments, but are included as a component of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investments. Each Fund reports realized currency gains (losses) on foreign currency related transactions as components of net realized gain (loss) for financial reporting purposes, whereas such components are generally treated as ordinary income for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

Foreign Taxes: The Funds may be subject to foreign taxes (a portion of which may be reclaimable) on income, stock dividends, capital gains on investments, or certain foreign currency transactions. All foreign taxes are recorded in accordance with the applicable foreign tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign jurisdictions in which each Fund invests. These foreign taxes, if any, are paid by each Fund and are reflected in its Statements of Operations as follows: foreign taxes withheld at source are presented as a reduction of income, foreign taxes on securities lending income are presented as a reduction of securities lending income, foreign taxes on stock dividends are presented as “Other foreign taxes”, and foreign taxes on capital gains from sales of investments and foreign taxes on foreign currency transactions are included in their respective net realized gain (loss) categories. Foreign taxes payable or deferred as of July 31, 2022, if any, are disclosed in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

The Funds file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. The Funds may record a reclaim receivable based on collectability, which includes factors such as the jurisdiction’s applicable laws, payment history and market convention. The Statements of Operations includes tax reclaims recorded as well as professional and other fees, if any, associated with recovery of foreign withholding taxes.

Collateralization: If required by an exchange or counterparty agreement, the Funds may be required to deliver/deposit cash and/or securities to/with an exchange, or broker-dealer or custodian as collateral for certain investments.

In-kind Redemptions: For financial reporting purposes, in-kind redemptions are treated as sales of securities resulting in realized capital gains or losses to the Funds. Because such gains or losses are not taxable to the Funds and are not distributed to existing Fund shareholders, the gains or losses are reclassified from accumulated net realized gain (loss) to paid-in capital at the end of the Funds’ tax year. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or net asset value (“NAV”) per share.

Distributions: Dividends and distributions paid by each Fund are recorded on the ex-dividend dates. Distributions are determined on a tax basis and may differ from net investment income and net realized capital gains for financial reporting purposes. Dividends and distributions are paid in U.S. dollars and cannot be automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Funds. The character and timing of distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP.

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)

 

Indemnifications: In the normal course of business, each Fund enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations that provide general indemnification. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown because it involves future potential claims against the Funds, which cannot be predicted with any certainty.

 

3.

INVESTMENT VALUATION AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Investment Valuation Policies: Each Fund’s investments are valued at fair value (also referred to as “market value” within the financial statements) each day that the Fund’s listing exchange is open and, for financial reporting purposes, as of the report date. U.S. GAAP defines fair value as the price a fund would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Each Fund determines the fair values of its financial instruments using various independent dealers or pricing services under policies approved by the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board”). If a security’s market price is not readily available or does not otherwise accurately represent the fair value of the security, the security will be valued in accordance with a policy approved by the Board as reflecting fair value. The BlackRock Global Valuation Methodologies Committee (the “Global Valuation Committee”) is the committee formed by management to develop global pricing policies and procedures and to oversee the pricing function for all financial instruments.

Fair Value Inputs and Methodologies: The following methods and inputs are used to establish the fair value of each Fund’s assets and liabilities:

 

   

Equity investments traded on a recognized securities exchange are valued at that day’s official closing price, as applicable, on the exchange where the stock is primarily traded. Equity investments traded on a recognized exchange for which there were no sales on that day are valued at the last traded price.

 

   

Investments in open-end U.S. mutual funds (including money market funds) are valued at that day’s published NAV.

 

   

Futures contracts are valued based on that day’s last reported settlement or trade price on the exchange where the contract is traded.

Generally, trading in foreign instruments is substantially completed each day at various times prior to the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). Each business day, the Funds use current market factors supplied by independent pricing services to value certain foreign instruments (“Systematic Fair Value Price”). The Systematic Fair Value Price is designed to value such foreign securities at fair value as of the close of trading on the NYSE, which follows the close of the local markets.

If events (e.g., market volatility, company announcement or a natural disaster) occur that are expected to materially affect the value of such investment, or in the event that application of these methods of valuation results in a price for an investment that is deemed not to be representative of the market value of such investment, or if a price is not available, the investment will be valued by the Global Valuation Committee, in accordance with a policy approved by the Board as reflecting fair value (“Fair Valued Investments”). The fair valuation approaches that may be used by the Global Valuation Committee include market approach, income approach and cost approach. Valuation techniques such as discounted cash flow, use of market comparables and matrix pricing are types of valuation approaches and are typically used in determining fair value. When determining the price for Fair Valued Investments, the Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate, seeks to determine the price that each Fund might reasonably expect to receive or pay from the current sale or purchase of that asset or liability in an arm’s-length transaction. Fair value determinations shall be based upon all available factors that the Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate, deems relevant and consistent with the principles of fair value measurement. The pricing of all Fair Valued Investments is subsequently reported to the Board or a committee thereof on a quarterly basis.

Fair value pricing could result in a difference between the prices used to calculate a fund’s NAV and the prices used by the fund’s underlying index, which in turn could result in a difference between the fund’s performance and the performance of the fund’s underlying index.

Fair Value Hierarchy: Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. These inputs to valuation techniques are categorized into a fair value hierarchy consisting of three broad levels for financial reporting purposes as follows:

 

   

Level 1 – Unadjusted price quotations in active markets/exchanges for identical assets or liabilities that each Fund has the ability to access;

 

   

Level 2 – Other observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market-corroborated inputs); and

 

   

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available, (including the Global Valuation Committee’s assumptions used in determining the fair value of financial instruments).

The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the fair value hierarchy classification is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Investments classified within Level 3 have significant unobservable inputs used by the Global Valuation Committee in determining the price for Fair Valued Investments. Level 3 investments include equity or debt issued by privately held companies or funds that may not have a secondary market and/or may have a limited number of investors. The categorization of a value determined for financial instruments is based on the pricing transparency of the financial instruments and is not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities.

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)

 

4.

SECURITIES AND OTHER INVESTMENTS

Securities Lending: Each Fund may lend its securities to approved borrowers, such as brokers, dealers and other financial institutions. The borrower pledges and maintains with the Fund collateral consisting of cash, an irrevocable letter of credit issued by an approved bank, or securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government. The initial collateral received by each Fund is required to have a value of at least 102% of the current market value of the loaned securities for securities traded on U.S. exchanges and a value of at least 105% for all other securities. The collateral is maintained thereafter at a value equal to at least 100% of the current value of the securities on loan. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of each business day of the Fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Fund or excess collateral is returned by the Fund, on the next business day. During the term of the loan, each Fund is entitled to all distributions made on or in respect of the loaned securities but does not receive interest income on securities received as collateral. Loans of securities are terminable at any time and the borrower, after notice, is required to return borrowed securities within the standard time period for settlement of securities transactions.

As of period end, any securities on loan were collateralized by cash and/or U.S. Government obligations. Cash collateral invested in money market funds managed by BlackRock Fund Advisors (“BFA”), the Funds’ investment adviser, or its affiliates is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments. Any non-cash collateral received cannot be sold, re-invested or pledged by the Fund, except in the event of borrower default. The securities on loan, if any, are also disclosed in each Fund’s Schedule of Investments. The market value of any securities on loan and the value of any related cash collateral are disclosed in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Securities lending transactions are entered into by the Funds under Master Securities Lending Agreements (each, an “MSLA”) which provide the right, in the event of default (including bankruptcy or insolvency) for the non-defaulting party to liquidate the collateral and calculate a net exposure to the defaulting party or request additional collateral. In the event that a borrower defaults, the Funds, as lender, would offset the market value of the collateral received against the market value of the securities loaned. When the value of the collateral is greater than that of the market value of the securities loaned, the lender is left with a net amount payable to the defaulting party. However, bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against such a right of offset in the event of an MSLA counterparty’s bankruptcy or insolvency. Under the MSLA, absent an event of default, the borrower can resell or re-pledge the loaned securities, and the Funds can reinvest cash collateral received in connection with loaned securities. Upon an event of default, the parties’ obligations to return the securities or collateral to the other party are extinguished, and the parties can resell or re-pledge the loaned securities or the collateral received in connection with the loaned securities in order to satisfy the defaulting party’s net payment obligation for all transactions under the MSLA. The defaulting party remains liable for any deficiency.

As of period end, the following table is a summary of the securities on loan by counterparty which are subject to offset under an MSLA:

 

 

 

iShares ETF and Counterparty

   
Securities Loaned
at Value
 
 
    
Cash Collateral
Received
 
(a)  
   
Non-Cash Collateral
Received, at Fair Value
 
(a) 
    Net Amount  

 

 

China Large-Cap

        

BofA Securities, Inc.

  $ 20,726,490      $ (20,726,490   $     $  

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC

    9,199,542        (9,199,542            

Morgan Stanley

    21,017,239        (21,017,239            
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 50,943,271      $ (50,943,271   $     $  
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Collateral received in excess of the market value of securities on loan is not presented in this table. The total cash collateral received by each Fund is disclosed in the Fund’s statement of assets and liabilities.

 

The risks of securities lending include the risk that the borrower may not provide additional collateral when required or may not return the securities when due. To mitigate these risks, each Fund benefits from a borrower default indemnity provided by BlackRock, Inc. (“BlackRock”). BlackRock’s indemnity allows for full replacement of the securities loaned to the extent the collateral received does not cover the value of the securities loaned in the event of borrower default. Each Fund could incur a loss if the value of an investment purchased with cash collateral falls below the market value of the loaned securities or if the value of an investment purchased with cash collateral falls below the value of the original cash collateral received. Such losses are borne entirely by each Fund.

 

5.

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Futures Contracts: Futures contracts are purchased or sold to gain exposure to, or manage exposure to, changes in interest rates (interest rate risk) and changes in the value of equity securities (equity risk) or foreign currencies (foreign currency exchange rate risk).

Futures contracts are exchange-traded agreements between the Funds and a counterparty to buy or sell a specific quantity of an underlying instrument at a specified price and on a specified date. Depending on the terms of a contract, it is settled either through physical delivery of the underlying instrument on the settlement date or by payment of a cash amount on the settlement date. Upon entering into a futures contract, the Funds are required to deposit initial margin with the broker in the form of cash or securities in an amount that varies depending on a contract’s size and risk profile. The initial margin deposit must then be maintained at an established level over the life of the contract. Amounts pledged, which are considered restricted, are included in cash pledged for futures contracts in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Securities deposited as initial margin are designated in the Schedule of Investments and cash deposited, if any, are shown as cash pledged for futures contracts in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Pursuant to the contract, the Funds agree to receive from or pay to the broker an amount of cash equal to the daily fluctuation in market value of the contract (“variation margin”). Variation margin is recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and, if any, shown as variation margin receivable (or payable) on futures contracts in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. When the contract is closed, a realized gain or loss is recorded in the Statements of Operations equal to the difference between the notional amount of the contract at the time it was opened and the notional amount at the time it was closed. The use of futures contracts involves the risk of an imperfect correlation in the movements in the price of futures contracts and interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates or underlying assets.

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)

 

6.

INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Investment Advisory Fees: Pursuant to an Investment Advisory Agreement with the Trust, BFA manages the investment of each Fund’s assets. BFA is a California corporation indirectly owned by BlackRock. Under the Investment Advisory Agreement, BFA is responsible for substantially all expenses of the Funds, except (i) interest and taxes; (ii) brokerage commissions and other expenses connected with the execution of portfolio transactions; (iii) distribution fees; (iv) the advisory fee payable to BFA; and (v) litigation expenses and any extraordinary expenses (in each case as determined by a majority of the independent trustees).

For its investment advisory services to the iShares China Large-Cap ETF, BFA is entitled to an annual investment advisory fee, accrued daily and paid monthly by the Fund, based on the average daily net assets of the Fund as follows:

 

   
Average Daily Net Assets   Investment Advisory Fees  

First $6 billion

    0.74

Over $6 billion, up to and including $9 billion

    0.67  

Over $9 billion, up to and including $12 billion

    0.60  

Over $12 billion

    0.54  

For its investment advisory services to the iShares MSCI China A ETF, BFA is entitled to an annual investment advisory fee of 0.60%, accrued daily and paid monthly by the Fund, based on the average daily net assets of the Fund.

Expense Waivers: BFA may from time to time voluntarily waive and/or reimburse fees or expenses in order to limit total annual fund operating expenses (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, if any). BFA has elected to implement a voluntary fee waiver in order to limit the Fund’s total annual operating expenses after fee waiver to 0.24%, and currently intends to keep such voluntary fee waiver for the Fund in place through December 31, 2022. Any such voluntary waiver or reimbursement may be eliminated by BFA at any time.

This amount is included in investment advisory fees waived in the Statements of Operations. For the year ended July 31, 2022, the amounts waived in investment advisory fees pursuant to this arrangement were as follows:

 

   
iShares ETF   Amounts waived  

MSCI China A

  $ 2,633,588  

Distributor: BlackRock Investments, LLC, an affiliate of BFA, is the distributor for each Fund. Pursuant to the distribution agreement, BFA is responsible for any fees or expenses for distribution services provided to the Funds.

Securities Lending: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) has issued an exemptive order which permits BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A. (“BTC”), an affiliate of BFA, to serve as securities lending agent for the Funds, subject to applicable conditions. As securities lending agent, BTC bears all operational costs directly related to securities lending, including any custodial costs. Each Fund is responsible for fees in connection with the investment of cash collateral received for securities on loan (the “collateral investment fees”). The cash collateral is invested in a money market fund, BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional or BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, managed by BFA, or its affiliates. However, BTC has agreed to reduce the amount of securities lending income it receives in order to effectively limit the collateral investment fees each Fund bears to an annual rate of 0.04%. The SL Agency Shares of such money market fund will not be subject to a sales load, distribution fee or service fee. The money market fund in which the cash collateral has been invested may, under certain circumstances, impose a liquidity fee of up to 2% of the value redeemed or temporarily restrict redemptions for up to 10 business days during a 90 day period, in the event that the money market fund’s weekly liquid assets fall below certain thresholds.

Securities lending income is equal to the total of income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral, net of fees and other payments to and from borrowers of securities, and less the collateral investment fees. Each Fund retains a portion of securities lending income and remits the remaining portion to BTC as compensation for its services as securities lending agent.

Pursuant to the current securities lending agreement, each Fund retains 82% of securities lending income (which excludes collateral investment fees) and the amount retained can never be less than 70% of the total of securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees.

In addition, commencing the business day following the date that the aggregate securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees generated across all 1940 Act iShares exchange-traded funds (the “iShares ETF Complex”) in that calendar year exceeds a specified threshold, each Fund, pursuant to the securities lending agreement, will retain for the remainder of that calendar year 85% of securities lending income (which excludes collateral investment fees), and the amount retained can never be less than 70% of the total of securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees.

The share of securities lending income earned by each Fund is shown as securities lending income – affiliated – net in its Statements of Operations. For the year ended July 31, 2022, the Funds paid BTC the following amounts for securities lending agent services:

 

   
iShares ETF   Fees Paid
to BTC
 

China Large-Cap

  $ 98,189  

Officers and Trustees: Certain officers and/or trustees of the Trust are officers and/or trustees of BlackRock or its affiliates.

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)

 

Other Transactions: Cross trading is the buying or selling of portfolio securities between funds to which BFA (or an affiliate) serves as investment adviser. At its regularly scheduled quarterly meetings, the Board reviews such transactions as of the most recent calendar quarter for compliance with the requirements and restrictions set forth by Rule 17a-7.

For the year ended July 31, 2022, transactions executed by the Funds pursuant to Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act were as follows:

 

       
iShares ETF   Purchases      Sales      Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
 

China Large-Cap

    $38,369,436        $42,714,411        $(2,807,646)  

Each Fund may invest its positive cash balances in certain money market funds managed by BFA or an affiliate. The income earned on these temporary cash investments is shown as dividends – affiliated in the Statements of Operations.

A fund, in order to improve its portfolio liquidity and its ability to track its underlying index, may invest in shares of other iShares funds that invest in securities in the fund’s underlying index.

 

7.

PURCHASES AND SALES

For the year ended July 31, 2022, purchases and sales of investments, excluding short-term investments and in-kind transactions, were as follows:

 

     
iShares ETF   Purchases      Sales  

China Large-Cap

  $  3,564,024,878      $  1,522,608,661  

MSCI China A

    553,412,993        462,382,076  

For the year ended July 31, 2022, in-kind transactions were as follows:

 

     
iShares ETF   In-kind
Purchases
     In-kind
Sales
 

China Large-Cap

  $      $ 23,061,884  

 

8.

INCOME TAX INFORMATION

Each Fund is treated as an entity separate from the Trust’s other funds for federal income tax purposes. It is each Fund’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income to its shareholders. Therefore, no U.S. federal income tax provision is required.

Management has analyzed tax laws and regulations and their application to the Funds as of July 31, 2022, inclusive of the open tax return years, and does not believe that there are any uncertain tax positions that require recognition of a tax liability in the Funds’ financial statements.

U.S. GAAP requires that certain components of net assets be adjusted to reflect permanent differences between financial and tax reporting. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or NAV per share. As of July 31, 2022, permanent differences attributable to realized gains (losses) from in-kind redemptions were reclassified to the following accounts:

 

     
iShares ETF   Paid-in Capital     Accumulated
Earnings (Loss)
 

China Large-Cap

  $ (1,620,904   $ 1,620,904  

The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:

 

     
iShares ETF   Year Ended
07/31/22
     Year Ended
07/31/21
 

China Large-Cap

    

Ordinary income

  $ 82,196,257      $ 75,177,990  
 

 

 

    

 

 

 

MSCI China A

    

Ordinary income

  $ 8,184,031      $ 6,046,186  
 

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)

 

As of July 31, 2022, the tax components of accumulated net earnings (losses) were as follows:

 

         
iShares ETF    
Undistributed
Ordinary Income
 
 
    

Non-expiring
Capital Loss

Carryforwards

 
 

(a) 

   
Net Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
 
(b) 
    Total  

China Large-Cap

  $ 100,228,286      $ (2,902,220,355   $ (1,437,667,387   $ (4,239,659,456

MSCI China A

    6,499,535        (98,953,389     88,452,375       (4,001,479

 

  (a) 

Amounts available to offset future realized capital gains.

 

 

  (b) 

The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized gains (losses) was attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales, the realization for tax purposes of unrealized gains (losses) on certain futures contracts, the characterization of corporate actions and the realization for tax purposes of unrealized gains on investments in passive foreign investment companies.

 

A fund may own shares in certain foreign investment entities, referred to, under U.S. tax law, as “passive foreign investment companies.” Such fund may elect to mark-to-market annually the shares of each passive foreign investment company and would be required to distribute to shareholders any such marked-to-market gains.

As of July 31, 2022, gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on cost of investments (including short positions and derivatives, if any) for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

         
iShares ETF   Tax Cost      Gross Unrealized
Appreciation
     Gross Unrealized
Depreciation
    Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

China Large-Cap

  $  6,690,467,261      $ 197,551,667      $   (1,635,203,342   $   (1,437,651,675

MSCI China A

    460,943,624        149,081,076        (60,630,339     88,450,737  

 

9.

LINE OF CREDIT

The iShares MSCI China A ETF, along with certain other iShares funds (“Participating Funds”), is a party to a $300 million credit agreement (“Credit Agreement”) with State Street Bank and Trust Company, which expires on October 15, 2021. The line of credit may be used for temporary or emergency purposes, including redemptions, settlement of trades and rebalancing of portfolio holdings in certain target markets. The Credit Agreement sets specific sub limits on aggregate borrowings based on two tiers of Participating Funds: $300 million with respect to the funds within Tier 1 and $200 million with respect to Tier 2, including the Fund. The Funds may borrow up to the aggregate commitment amount subject to asset coverage and other limitations as specified in the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement has the following terms: a commitment fee of 0.20% per annum on the unused portion of the credit agreement and interest at a rate equal to the higher of (a) the one-month LIBOR rate (not less than zero) plus 1.00% per annum or (b) the U.S. Federal Funds rate (not less than zero) plus 1.00% per annum on amounts borrowed. The commitment fee is generally allocated to each Participating Fund based on the lesser of a Participating Fund’s relative exposure to certain target markets or a Participating Fund’s maximum borrowing amount as set forth by the terms of the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement was terminated on August 12, 2021.

Effective August 13, 2021, the iShares MSCI China A ETF, along with certain other iShares funds (“Participating Funds”), is a party to a $800 million credit agreement (“Syndicated Credit Agreement”) with a group of lenders, which expires on August 12, 2022. The line of credit may be used for temporary or emergency purposes, including redemptions, settlement of trades and rebalancing of portfolio holdings in certain target markets. The Funds may borrow up to the aggregate commitment amount subject to asset coverage and other limitations as specified in the Syndicated Credit Agreement. The Syndicated Credit Agreement has the following terms: a commitment fee of 0.15% per annum on the unused portion of the credit agreement and interest at a rate equal to the higher of (a) the one-month LIBOR rate (not less than zero) plus 1.00% per annum or (b) the U.S. Federal Funds rate (not less than zero) plus 1.00% per annum on amounts borrowed. The commitment fee is generally allocated to each Participating Fund based on the lesser of a Participating Fund’s relative exposure to certain target markets or a Participating Fund’s maximum borrowing amount as set forth by the terms of the Syndicated Credit Agreement.

During the year ended July 31, 2022, the Fund did not borrow under the Credit Agreement or Syndicated Credit Agreement.

 

10.

PRINCIPAL RISKS

In the normal course of business, each Fund invests in securities or other instruments and may enter into certain transactions, and such activities subject the Fund to various risks, including, among others, fluctuations in the market (market risk) or failure of an issuer to meet all of its obligations. The value of securities or other instruments may also be affected by various factors, including, without limitation: (i) the general economy; (ii) the overall market as well as local, regional or global political and/or social instability; (iii) regulation, taxation or international tax treaties between various countries; or (iv) currency, interest rate or price fluctuations. Local, regional or global events such as war, acts of terrorism, the spread of infectious illness or other public health issues, recessions, or other events could have a significant impact on the Funds and their investments. Each Fund’s prospectus provides details of the risks to which the Fund is subject.

BFA uses a “passive” or index approach to try to achieve each Fund’s investment objective following the securities included in its underlying index during upturns as well as downturns. BFA does not take steps to reduce market exposure or to lessen the effects of a declining market. Divergence from the underlying index and the composition of the portfolio is monitored by BFA.

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)

 

The Funds may be exposed to additional risks when reinvesting cash collateral in money market funds that do not seek to maintain a stable NAV per share of $1.00, which may be subject to redemption gates or liquidity fees under certain circumstances.

Market Risk: The iShares MSCI China A ETF invests in A-shares (i.e., equity securities of companies based in the People’s Republic of China (“China” or “PRC”) that trade on the Shanghai Stock Exchange and Shenzhen Stock Exchange) primarily through the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect program or the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect program (together, “Stock Connect”). Investing in A-shares through Stock Connect is subject to trading, clearance and settlement procedures, which could pose risks to the Fund. Trading through Stock Connect is subject to a daily quota, which limits the maximum net purchases under Stock Connect each day. The daily quota may restrict the Fund’s ability to invest in A-shares on a timely basis and could affect the Fund’s ability to effectively pursue its investment strategy. Additionally, the Fund may be subject to the risk of price fluctuations on days when the Chinese markets are open, but Stock Connect is not trading. The A-shares market has a higher propensity for trading suspensions than many other global equity markets.

An outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus has developed into a global pandemic and has resulted in closing borders, quarantines, disruptions to supply chains and customer activity, as well as general concern and uncertainty. The impact of this pandemic, and other global health crises that may arise in the future, could affect the economies of many nations, individual companies and the market in general in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen at the present time. This pandemic may result in substantial market volatility and may adversely impact the prices and liquidity of a fund’s investments. Although vaccines have been developed and approved for use by various governments, the duration of this pandemic and its effects cannot be determined with certainty.

Valuation Risk: The market values of equities, such as common stocks and preferred securities or equity related investments, such as futures and options, may decline due to general market conditions which are not specifically related to a particular company. They may also decline due to factors which affect a particular industry or industries. A fund may invest in illiquid investments. An illiquid investment is any investment that a fund reasonably expects cannot be sold or disposed of in current market conditions in seven calendar days or less without the sale or disposition significantly changing the market value of the investment. A fund may experience difficulty in selling illiquid investments in a timely manner at the price that it believes the investments are worth. Prices may fluctuate widely over short or extended periods in response to company, market or economic news. Markets also tend to move in cycles, with periods of rising and falling prices. This volatility may cause a fund’s NAV to experience significant increases or decreases over short periods of time. If there is a general decline in the securities and other markets, the NAV of a fund may lose value, regardless of the individual results of the securities and other instruments in which a fund invests.

Counterparty Credit Risk: The Funds may be exposed to counterparty credit risk, or the risk that an entity may fail to or be unable to perform on its commitments related to unsettled or open transactions, including making timely interest and/or principal payments or otherwise honoring its obligations. The Funds manage counterparty credit risk by entering into transactions only with counterparties that the Manager believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. Financial assets, which potentially expose the Funds to market, issuer and counterparty credit risks, consist principally of financial instruments and receivables due from counterparties. The extent of the Funds’ exposure to market, issuer and counterparty credit risks with respect to these financial assets is approximately their value recorded in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, less any collateral held by the Funds.

A derivative contract may suffer a mark-to-market loss if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the market rates or values of the underlying instrument. Losses can also occur if the counterparty does not perform under the contract.

With exchange-traded futures, there is less counterparty credit risk to the Funds since the exchange or clearinghouse, as counterparty to such instruments, guarantees against a possible default. The clearinghouse stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract; therefore, credit risk is limited to failure of the clearinghouse. While offset rights may exist under applicable law, a Fund does not have a contractual right of offset against a clearing broker or clearinghouse in the event of a default (including the bankruptcy or insolvency). Additionally, credit risk exists in exchange-traded futures with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a clearing broker’s customer accounts. While clearing brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a clearing broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the clearing broker for all its clients, typically the shortfall would be allocated on a pro rata basis across all the clearing broker’s customers, potentially resulting in losses to the Funds.

Concentration Risk: A diversified portfolio, where this is appropriate and consistent with a fund’s objectives, minimizes the risk that a price change of a particular investment will have a material impact on the NAV of a fund. The investment concentrations within each Fund’s portfolio are disclosed in its Schedule of Investments.

The Funds invest a significant portion of their assets in issuers located in a single country or a limited number of countries. When a fund concentrates its investments in this manner, it assumes the risk that economic, regulatory, political and social conditions in that country or those countries may have a significant impact on the fund and could affect the income from, or the value or liquidity of, the Fund’s portfolio. Unanticipated or sudden political or social developments may cause uncertainty in the markets and as a result adversely affect the Fund’s investments. Foreign issuers may not be subject to the same uniform accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards and practices as used in the United States. Foreign securities markets may also be more volatile and less liquid than U.S. securities and may be less subject to governmental supervision not typically associated with investing in U.S. securities.

The Funds invest a significant portion of their assets in securities of issuers located in China or with significant exposure to Chinese issuers or countries. Investments in Chinese securities, including certain Hong Kong-listed securities, involves risks specific to China. China may be subject to considerable degrees of economic, political and social instability and demonstrates significantly higher volatility from time to time in comparison to developed markets. Chinese markets generally continue to experience inefficiency, volatility and pricing anomalies resulting from governmental influence, a lack of publicly available information and/or political and social instability. Internal social unrest or confrontations with other neighboring countries may disrupt economic development in China and result in a greater risk of currency fluctuations, currency non-convertibility, interest rate fluctuations and higher rates of inflation. Incidents involving China’s or the region’s security may cause uncertainty in Chinese markets and may adversely affect the Chinese economy and a fund’s investments. Reduction in spending on Chinese products and services, institution of tariffs or other trade barriers,

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)

 

or a downturn in any of the economies of China’s key trading partners may have an adverse impact on the Chinese economy. In addition, measures may be taken to limit the flow of capital and/or sanctions may be imposed, which could prohibit or restrict the ability to own or transfer fund assets and may also include retaliatory actions, such as seizure of fund assets.

The Funds invest a significant portion of their assets in securities of issuers located in Asia or with significant exposure to Asian issuers or countries. The Asian financial markets have recently experienced volatility and adverse trends due to concerns in several Asian countries regarding monetary policy, government intervention in the markets, rising government debt levels or economic downturns. These events may spread to other countries in Asia and may affect the value and liquidity of certain of the Funds’ investments.

Certain Funds invest a significant portion of their assets in securities within a single or limited number of market sectors. When a Fund concentrates its investments in this manner, it assumes the risk that economic, regulatory, political and social conditions affecting such sectors may have a significant impact on the fund and could affect the income from, or the value or liquidity of, the fund’s portfolio. Investment percentages in specific sectors are presented in the Schedule of Investments.

Significant Shareholder Redemption Risk: Certain shareholders may own or manage a substantial amount of fund shares and/or hold their fund investments for a limited period of time. Large redemptions of fund shares by these shareholders may force a fund to sell portfolio securities, which may negatively impact the fund’s NAV, increase the fund’s brokerage costs, and/or accelerate the realization of taxable income/gains and cause the fund to make additional taxable distributions to shareholders.

LIBOR Transition Risk: The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority announced a phase out of the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). Although many LIBOR rates ceased to be published or no longer are representative of the underlying market they seek to measure after December 31, 2021, a selection of widely used USD LIBOR rates will continue to be published through June 2023 in order to assist with the transition. The Funds may be exposed to financial instruments tied to LIBOR to determine payment obligations, financing terms, hedging strategies or investment value. The transition process away from LIBOR might lead to increased volatility and illiquidity in markets for, and reduce the effectiveness of new hedges placed against instruments whose terms currently include LIBOR. The ultimate effect of the LIBOR transition process on the Funds is uncertain.

 

11.

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

Capital shares are issued and redeemed by each Fund only in aggregations of a specified number of shares or multiples thereof (“Creation Units”) at NAV. Except when aggregated in Creation Units, shares of each Fund are not redeemable.

Transactions in capital shares were as follows:

 

 

 
   

Year Ended

07/31/22

   

Year Ended

07/31/21

 
   

 

   

 

 
iShares ETF   Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

 

 

China Large-Cap

       

Shares sold

    55,800,000     $ 2,047,521,737       50,700,000     $ 2,298,663,625  

Shares redeemed

    (750,000     (23,293,820     (13,950,000     (672,605,131
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    55,050,000     $  2,024,227,917       36,750,000     $  1,626,058,494  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

MSCI China A

       

Shares sold

    10,350,000     $ 432,813,220       3,900,000     $ 168,647,485  

Shares redeemed

    (9,850,000     (342,768,928     (2,150,000     (87,227,140
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    500,000     $ 90,044,292       1,750,000     $ 81,420,345  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The consideration for the purchase of Creation Units of a fund in the Trust generally consists of the in-kind deposit of a designated portfolio of securities and a specified amount of cash. Certain funds in the Trust may be offered in Creation Units solely or partially for cash in U.S. dollars. Investors purchasing and redeeming Creation Units may pay a purchase transaction fee and a redemption transaction fee directly to State Street Bank and Trust Company, the Trust’s administrator, to offset transfer and other transaction costs associated with the issuance and redemption of Creation Units, including Creation Units for cash. Investors transacting in Creation Units for cash may also pay an additional variable charge to compensate the relevant fund for certain transaction costs (i.e., stamp taxes, taxes on currency or other financial transactions, and brokerage costs) and market impact expenses relating to investing in portfolio securities. Such variable charges, if any, are included in shares sold in the table above.

From time to time, settlement of securities related to in-kind contributions or in-kind redemptions may be delayed. In such cases, securities related to in-kind transactions are reflected as a receivable or a payable in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

12.

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Management’s evaluation of the impact of all subsequent events on the Funds’ financial statements was completed through the date the financial statements were available to be issued and the following items were noted:

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)

 

Effective August 12, 2022, the Syndicated Credit Agreement to which the Participating Funds are party was amended to (i) update the interest terms to the higher of (a) Daily Simple Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) plus 0.10% and 1.00% per annum or (b) the U.S. Federal Funds rate plus 1.00% per annum on amounts borrowed and (ii) extend the termination date to August 11, 2023.

 

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Trustees of

iShares Trust and Shareholders of each of the two funds listed in the table below

Opinions on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of each of the funds listed in the table below (two of the funds constituting iShares Trust, hereafter collectively referred to as the “Funds”) as of July 31, 2022, the related statements of operations for the year ended July 31, 2022, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended July 31, 2022, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended July 31, 2022 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Funds as of July 31, 2022, the results of each of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in each of their net assets for each of the two years in the period ended July 31, 2022 and each of the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended July 31, 2022 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

 

iShares China Large-Cap ETF

iShares MSCI China A ETF

Basis for Opinions

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Funds’ financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of July 31, 2022 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

September 23, 2022

We have served as the auditor of one or more BlackRock investment companies since 2000.

 

 

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Important Tax Information (unaudited)

 

The following amounts, or maximum amounts allowable by law, are hereby designated as qualified dividend income for individuals for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2022:

 

   
iShares ETF   Qualified Dividend
Income
 

China Large-Cap

  $ 135,916,432  

MSCI China A

    10,967,723  

The Funds intend to pass through to their shareholders the following amounts, or maximum amounts allowable by law, of foreign source income earned and foreign taxes paid for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2022:

 

     
iShares ETF   Foreign Source
Income Earned
     Foreign
Taxes Paid
 

China Large-Cap

  $  177,454,999      $   12,416,686  

MSCI China A

    11,295,344        1,133,408  

 

 

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Board Review and Approval of Investment Advisory Contract  

 

iShares China Large-Cap ETF (the “Fund”)

Under Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”), including a majority of Board Members who are not “interested persons” of the Trust (as that term is defined in the 1940 Act) (the “Independent Board Members”), is required annually to consider and approve the Investment Advisory Agreement between the Trust and BFA (the “Advisory Agreement”) on behalf of the Fund. The Board’s consideration entails a year-long process whereby the Board and its committees (composed solely of Independent Board Members) assess BlackRock’s services to the Fund, including investment management; fund accounting; administrative and shareholder services; oversight of the Fund’s service providers; risk management and oversight; legal and compliance services; and ability to meet applicable legal and regulatory requirements. The Independent Board Members requested, and BFA provided, such information as the Independent Board Members, with advice from independent counsel, deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the Advisory Agreement. At meetings on May 3, 2022 and May 18, 2022, a committee composed of all of the Independent Board Members (the “15(c) Committee”), with independent counsel, met with management and reviewed and discussed information provided in response to initial requests of the 15(c) Committee and/or its independent counsel, and requested certain additional information, which management agreed to provide. At a meeting held on June 13-15, 2022, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, reviewed the additional information provided by management in response to these requests.

After extensive discussions and deliberations, the Board, including all of the Independent Board Members, approved the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund, based on a review of qualitative and quantitative information provided by BFA and their cumulative experience as Board Members. The Board noted its satisfaction with the extent and quality of information provided and its frequent interactions with management, as well as the detailed responses and other information provided by BFA. The Independent Board Members were advised by their independent counsel throughout the process, including about the legal standards applicable to their review. In approving the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, considered various factors, including: (i) the expenses and performance of the Fund; (ii) the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by BFA; (iii) the costs of services provided to the Fund and profits realized by BFA and its affiliates; (iv) potential economies of scale and the sharing of related benefits; (v) the fees and services provided for other comparable funds/accounts managed by BFA and its affiliates; and (vi) other benefits to BFA and/or its affiliates. The material factors, none of which was controlling, and conclusions that formed the basis for the Board, including the Independent Board Members, to approve the continuance of the Advisory Agreement are discussed below.

Expenses and Performance of the Fund: The Board reviewed statistical information prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent provider of investment company data, regarding the expense ratio components, including gross and net total expenses, fees and expenses of another fund in which the Fund invests (if applicable), and waivers/reimbursements (if applicable) of the Fund in comparison with the same information for other ETFs, objectively selected by Broadridge as comprising the Fund’s applicable expense peer group pursuant to Broadridge’s proprietary ETF methodology (the “Peer Group”). The Board was provided with a detailed description of the proprietary ETF methodology used by Broadridge to determine the Fund’s Peer Group. The Board noted that, due to the limitations in providing comparable funds in the Peer Group, the statistical information provided in Broadridge’s report may or may not provide meaningful direct comparisons to the Fund in all instances. The Board also noted that the investment advisory fee rate and overall expenses (net of waivers and reimbursements) for the Fund were higher than the median of the investment advisory fee rates and overall expenses (net of waivers and reimbursements) of the funds in its Peer Group, excluding iShares funds.

In addition, to the extent that any of the comparison funds included in the Peer Group, excluding iShares funds, track the same index as the Fund, Broadridge also provided, and the Board reviewed, a comparison of the Fund’s performance for the one-year, three-year, five-year, ten-year, and since inception periods, as applicable, and for the quarter ended December 31, 2021, to that of such relevant comparison fund(s) for the same periods. The Board noted that the Fund seeks to track its specified underlying index and that, during the year, the Board received periodic reports on the Fund’s short- and longer-term performance in comparison with its underlying index. Such periodic comparative performance information, including additional detailed information as requested by the Board, was also considered. The Board noted that the Fund generally performed in line with its underlying index over the relevant periods.

Based on this review, the other factors considered at the meeting, and their general knowledge of ETF pricing, the Board concluded that the investment advisory fee rate and expense level and the historical performance of the Fund supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided: Based on management’s representations, including information about recent enhancements and initiatives with respect to the iShares business, including with respect to capital markets support and analysis, technology, portfolio management, product design and quality, compliance and risk management, global public policy and other services, the Board expected that there would be no diminution in the scope of services required of or provided by BFA under the Advisory Agreement for the coming year as compared with the scope of services provided by BFA during prior years. In reviewing the scope of these services, the Board considered BFA’s investment philosophy and experience, noting that BFA and its affiliates have committed significant resources over time, including during the past year, to support the iShares funds and their shareholders and have made significant investments into the iShares business. The Board also considered BFA’s compliance program and its compliance record with respect to the Fund. In that regard, the Board noted that BFA reports to the Board about portfolio management and compliance matters on a periodic basis in connection with regularly scheduled meetings of the Board, and on other occasions as necessary and appropriate, and has provided information and made relevant officers and other employees of BFA (and its affiliates) available as needed to provide further assistance with these matters. The Board also reviewed the background and experience of the persons responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund, as well as the resources available to them in managing the Fund. In addition to the above considerations, the Board reviewed and considered detailed presentations regarding BFA’s investment performance, investment and risk management processes and strategies, provided at the May 3, 2022 meeting and throughout the year, and matters related to BFA’s portfolio compliance program.

Based on review of this information, and the performance information discussed above, the Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund under the Advisory Agreement supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Costs of Services Provided to the Fund and Profits Realized by BFA and its Affiliates: The Board reviewed information about the estimated profitability to BlackRock in managing the Fund, based on the fees payable to BFA and its affiliates (including fees under the Advisory Agreement), and other sources of revenue and expense to BFA

 

 

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and its affiliates from the Fund’s operations for the last calendar year. The Board reviewed BlackRock’s methodology for calculating estimated profitability of the iShares funds, noting that the 15(c) Committee and the Board had focused on the methodology and profitability presentation. The Board recognized that profitability may be affected by numerous factors, including, among other things, fee waivers by BFA, the types of funds managed, expense allocations and business mix. The Board thus recognized that calculating and comparing profitability at individual fund levels is challenging. The Board discussed with management the sources of direct and ancillary revenue, including the revenues to BTC, a BlackRock affiliate, from securities lending by the Fund. The Board also discussed BFA’s estimated profit margin as reflected in the Fund’s profitability analysis and reviewed information regarding potential economies of scale (as discussed below).

Based on this review, the Board concluded that the information considered with respect to the profits realized by BFA and its affiliates under the Advisory Agreement and from other relationships between the Fund and BFA and/or its affiliates, if any, as well as the other factors considered at the meeting, supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Economies of Scale: The Board reviewed information and considered the extent to which economies of scale might be realized as the assets of the Fund increase, noting that the issue of potential economies of scale had been focused on by the 15(c) Committee and the Board during their meetings and addressed by management. The 15(c) Committee and the Board received information regarding BlackRock’s historical estimated profitability, including BFA’s and its affiliates’ estimated costs in providing services. The estimated cost information distinguished, among other things, between fixed and variable costs, and showed how the level and nature of fixed and variable costs may impact the existence or size of scale benefits, with the Board recognizing that potential economies of scale are difficult to measure. The 15(c) Committee and the Board reviewed information provided by BFA regarding the sharing of scale benefits with the iShares funds through various means, including, as applicable, through relatively low fee rates established at inception, breakpoints, waivers, or other fee reductions, as well as through additional investment in the iShares business and the provision of improved or additional infrastructure and services to the iShares funds and their shareholders. The Board noted that the Advisory Agreement for the Fund already provided for breakpoints in the Fund’s investment advisory fee rate as the assets of the Fund, on an aggregated basis with the assets of certain other iShares funds, increase. The Board noted that it would continue to assess the appropriateness of adding new or revised breakpoints in the future.

The Board concluded that this review of potential economies of scale and the sharing of related benefits, as well as the other factors considered at the meeting, supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Fees and Services Provided for Other Comparable Funds/Accounts Managed by BFA and its Affiliates: The Board received and considered information regarding the investment advisory/management fee rates for other funds/accounts in the U.S. for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory/management services, including open-end funds registered under the 1940 Act (including sub-advised funds), collective trust funds, and institutional separate accounts (collectively, the “Other Accounts”). The Board acknowledged BFA’s representation that the iShares funds are fundamentally different investment vehicles from the Other Accounts.

The Board received detailed information regarding how the Other Accounts generally differ from the Fund, including in terms of the types of services and generally more extensive services provided to the Fund, as well as other significant differences. In that regard, the Board considered that the pricing of services to institutional clients is typically based on a number of factors beyond the nature and extent of the specific services to be provided and often depends on the overall relationship between the client and its affiliates and the adviser and its affiliates. In addition, the Board considered the relative complexity and inherent risks and challenges of managing and providing other services to the Fund, as a publicly traded investment vehicle, as compared to the Other Accounts, particularly those that are institutional clients, in light of differing regulatory requirements and client-imposed mandates. The Board noted that BFA and its affiliates do not manage Other Accounts with substantially the same investment objective and strategy as the Fund and that track the same index as the Fund. The Board also acknowledged management’s assertion that, for certain iShares funds, and for client segmentation purposes, BlackRock has launched an iShares fund that may provide a similar investment exposure at a lower investment advisory fee rate.

The Board considered the “all-inclusive” nature of the Fund’s advisory fee structure, and the Fund’s expenses borne by BFA under this arrangement and noted that the investment advisory fee rate under the Advisory Agreement for the Fund was generally higher than the investment advisory/management fee rates for certain of the Other Accounts (particularly institutional clients) and concluded that the differences appeared to be consistent with the factors discussed.

Other Benefits to BFA and/or its Affiliates: The Board reviewed other benefits or ancillary revenue received by BFA and/or its affiliates in connection with the services provided to the Fund by BFA, both direct and indirect, including, but not limited to, payment of revenue to BTC, the Fund’s securities lending agent, for loaning portfolio securities (which was included in the profit margins reviewed by the Board pursuant to BFA’s estimated profitability methodology), payment of advisory fees or other fees to BFA (or its affiliates) in connection with any investments by the Fund in other funds for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory services or other services, and BlackRock’s profile in the investment community. The Board also noted the revenue received by BFA and/or its affiliates pursuant to an agreement that permits a service provider to use certain portions of BlackRock’s technology platform to service accounts managed by BFA and/or its affiliates, including the iShares funds. The Board noted that BFA generally does not use soft dollars or consider the value of research or other services that may be provided to BFA (including its affiliates) in selecting brokers for portfolio transactions for the Fund. The Board concluded that any such ancillary benefits would not be disadvantageous to the Fund and thus would not alter the Board’s conclusion with respect to the appropriateness of approving the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Conclusion: Based on a review of the factors described above, as well as such other factors as deemed appropriate by the Board, the Board, including all of the Independent Board Members, determined that the Fund’s investment advisory fee rate under the Advisory Agreement does not constitute a fee that is so disproportionately large as to bear no reasonable relationship to the services rendered and that could not have been the product of arm’s-length bargaining, and concluded to approve the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

iShares MSCI China A ETF (the “Fund”)

Under Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”), including a majority of Board Members who are not “interested persons” of the Trust (as that term is defined in the 1940 Act) (the “Independent Board Members”), is required annually to consider and approve the

 

 

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Board Review and Approval of Investment Advisory Contract  (continued)

 

Investment Advisory Agreement between the Trust and BFA (the “Advisory Agreement”) on behalf of the Fund. The Board’s consideration entails a year-long process whereby the Board and its committees (composed solely of Independent Board Members) assess BlackRock’s services to the Fund, including investment management; fund accounting; administrative and shareholder services; oversight of the Fund’s service providers; risk management and oversight; legal and compliance services; and ability to meet applicable legal and regulatory requirements. The Independent Board Members requested, and BFA provided, such information as the Independent Board Members, with advice from independent counsel, deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the Advisory Agreement. At meetings on May 3, 2022 and May 18, 2022, a committee composed of all of the Independent Board Members (the “15(c) Committee”), with independent counsel, met with management and reviewed and discussed information provided in response to initial requests of the 15(c) Committee and/or its independent counsel, and requested certain additional information, which management agreed to provide. At a meeting held on June 13-15, 2022, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, reviewed the additional information provided by management in response to these requests.

After extensive discussions and deliberations, the Board, including all of the Independent Board Members, approved the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund, based on a review of qualitative and quantitative information provided by BFA and their cumulative experience as Board Members. The Board noted its satisfaction with the extent and quality of information provided and its frequent interactions with management, as well as the detailed responses and other information provided by BFA. The Independent Board Members were advised by their independent counsel throughout the process, including about the legal standards applicable to their review. In approving the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, considered various factors, including: (i) the expenses and performance of the Fund; (ii) the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by BFA; (iii) the costs of services provided to the Fund and profits realized by BFA and its affiliates; (iv) potential economies of scale and the sharing of related benefits; (v) the fees and services provided for other comparable funds/accounts managed by BFA and its affiliates; and (vi) other benefits to BFA and/or its affiliates. The material factors, none of which was controlling, and conclusions that formed the basis for the Board, including the Independent Board Members, to approve the continuance of the Advisory Agreement are discussed below.

Expenses and Performance of the Fund: The Board reviewed statistical information prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent provider of investment company data, regarding the expense ratio components, including gross and net total expenses, fees and expenses of another fund in which the Fund invests (if applicable), and waivers/reimbursements (if applicable) of the Fund in comparison with the same information for other ETFs, objectively selected by Broadridge as comprising the Fund’s applicable expense peer group pursuant to Broadridge’s proprietary ETF methodology (the “Peer Group”). The Board was provided with a detailed description of the proprietary ETF methodology used by Broadridge to determine the Fund’s Peer Group. The Board noted that, due to the limitations in providing comparable funds in the Peer Group, the statistical information provided in Broadridge’s report may or may not provide meaningful direct comparisons to the Fund in all instances. The Board also noted that the investment advisory fee rate and overall expenses (net of waivers and reimbursements) for the Fund were lower than the median of the investment advisory fee rates and overall expenses (net of waivers and reimbursements) of the funds in its Peer Group, excluding iShares funds.

In addition, to the extent that any of the comparison funds included in the Peer Group, excluding iShares funds, track the same index as the Fund, Broadridge also provided, and the Board reviewed, a comparison of the Fund’s performance for the one-year, three-year, five-year, ten-year, and since inception periods, as applicable, and for the quarter ended December 31, 2021, to that of such relevant comparison fund(s) for the same periods. The Board noted that the Fund seeks to track its specified underlying index and that, during the year, the Board received periodic reports on the Fund’s short- and longer-term performance in comparison with its underlying index. Such periodic comparative performance information, including additional detailed information as requested by the Board, was also considered. The Board noted that the Fund generally performed in line with its underlying index over the relevant periods.

Based on this review, the other factors considered at the meeting, and their general knowledge of ETF pricing, the Board concluded that the investment advisory fee rate and expense level and the historical performance of the Fund supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided: Based on management’s representations, including information about recent enhancements and initiatives with respect to the iShares business, including with respect to capital markets support and analysis, technology, portfolio management, product design and quality, compliance and risk management, global public policy and other services, the Board expected that there would be no diminution in the scope of services required of or provided by BFA under the Advisory Agreement for the coming year as compared with the scope of services provided by BFA during prior years. In reviewing the scope of these services, the Board considered BFA’s investment philosophy and experience, noting that BFA and its affiliates have committed significant resources over time, including during the past year, to support the iShares funds and their shareholders and have made significant investments into the iShares business. The Board also considered BFA’s compliance program and its compliance record with respect to the Fund. In that regard, the Board noted that BFA reports to the Board about portfolio management and compliance matters on a periodic basis in connection with regularly scheduled meetings of the Board, and on other occasions as necessary and appropriate, and has provided information and made relevant officers and other employees of BFA (and its affiliates) available as needed to provide further assistance with these matters. The Board also reviewed the background and experience of the persons responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund, as well as the resources available to them in managing the Fund. In addition to the above considerations, the Board reviewed and considered detailed presentations regarding BFA’s investment performance, investment and risk management processes and strategies, provided at the May 3, 2022 meeting and throughout the year, and matters related to BFA’s portfolio compliance program.

Based on review of this information, and the performance information discussed above, the Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund under the Advisory Agreement supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Costs of Services Provided to the Fund and Profits Realized by BFA and its Affiliates: The Board reviewed information about the estimated profitability to BlackRock in managing the Fund, based on the fees payable to BFA and its affiliates (including fees under the Advisory Agreement), and other sources of revenue and expense to BFA and its affiliates from the Fund’s operations for the last calendar year. The Board reviewed BlackRock’s methodology for calculating estimated profitability of the iShares funds, noting that the 15(c) Committee and the Board had focused on the methodology and profitability presentation. The Board recognized that profitability may be affected by numerous factors, including, among other things, fee waivers by BFA, the types of funds managed, expense allocations and business mix. The Board thus recognized that calculating and comparing profitability at individual fund levels is challenging. The Board discussed with management the sources of direct and ancillary revenue,

 

 

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including the revenues to BTC, a BlackRock affiliate, from securities lending by the Fund. The Board also discussed BFA’s estimated profit margin as reflected in the Fund’s profitability analysis and reviewed information regarding potential economies of scale (as discussed below).

Based on this review, the Board concluded that the information considered with respect to the profits realized by BFA and its affiliates under the Advisory Agreement and from other relationships between the Fund and BFA and/or its affiliates, if any, as well as the other factors considered at the meeting, supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Economies of Scale: The Board reviewed information and considered the extent to which economies of scale might be realized as the assets of the Fund increase, noting that the issue of potential economies of scale had been focused on by the 15(c) Committee and the Board during their meetings and addressed by management. The 15(c) Committee and the Board received information regarding BlackRock’s historical estimated profitability, including BFA’s and its affiliates’ estimated costs in providing services. The estimated cost information distinguished, among other things, between fixed and variable costs, and showed how the level and nature of fixed and variable costs may impact the existence or size of scale benefits, with the Board recognizing that potential economies of scale are difficult to measure. The 15(c) Committee and the Board reviewed information provided by BFA regarding the sharing of scale benefits with the iShares funds through various means, including, as applicable, through relatively low fee rates established at inception, breakpoints, waivers, or other fee reductions, as well as through additional investment in the iShares business and the provision of improved or additional infrastructure and services to the iShares funds and their shareholders. The Board noted that the Advisory Agreement for the Fund did not provide for breakpoints in the Fund’s investment advisory fee rate as the assets of the Fund increase. However, the Board noted that it would continue to assess the appropriateness of adding breakpoints in the future.

The Board concluded that this review of potential economies of scale and the sharing of related benefits, as well as the other factors considered at the meeting, supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Fees and Services Provided for Other Comparable Funds/Accounts Managed by BFA and its Affiliates: The Board received and considered information regarding the investment advisory/management fee rates for other funds/accounts in the U.S. for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory/management services, including open-end funds registered under the 1940 Act (including sub-advised funds), collective trust funds, and institutional separate accounts (collectively, the “Other Accounts”). The Board acknowledged BFA’s representation that the iShares funds are fundamentally different investment vehicles from the Other Accounts.

The Board received detailed information regarding how the Other Accounts generally differ from the Fund, including in terms of the types of services and generally more extensive services provided to the Fund, as well as other significant differences. In that regard, the Board considered that the pricing of services to institutional clients is typically based on a number of factors beyond the nature and extent of the specific services to be provided and often depends on the overall relationship between the client and its affiliates and the adviser and its affiliates. In addition, the Board considered the relative complexity and inherent risks and challenges of managing and providing other services to the Fund, as a publicly traded investment vehicle, as compared to the Other Accounts, particularly those that are institutional clients, in light of differing regulatory requirements and client-imposed mandates. The Board noted that BFA and its affiliates do not manage Other Accounts with substantially the same investment objective and strategy as the Fund and that track the same index as the Fund. The Board also acknowledged management’s assertion that, for certain iShares funds, and for client segmentation purposes, BlackRock has launched an iShares fund that may provide a similar investment exposure at a lower investment advisory fee rate.

The Board considered the “all-inclusive” nature of the Fund’s advisory fee structure, and the Fund’s expenses borne by BFA under this arrangement and noted that the investment advisory fee rate under the Advisory Agreement for the Fund was generally higher than the investment advisory/management fee rates for certain of the Other Accounts (particularly institutional clients) and concluded that the differences appeared to be consistent with the factors discussed.

Other Benefits to BFA and/or its Affiliates: The Board reviewed other benefits or ancillary revenue received by BFA and/or its affiliates in connection with the services provided to the Fund by BFA, both direct and indirect, including, but not limited to, payment of revenue to BTC, the Fund’s securities lending agent, for loaning portfolio securities (which was included in the profit margins reviewed by the Board pursuant to BFA’s estimated profitability methodology), payment of advisory fees or other fees to BFA (or its affiliates) in connection with any investments by the Fund in other funds for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory services or other services, and BlackRock’s profile in the investment community. The Board also noted the revenue received by BFA and/or its affiliates pursuant to an agreement that permits a service provider to use certain portions of BlackRock’s technology platform to service accounts managed by BFA and/or its affiliates, including the iShares funds. The Board noted that BFA generally does not use soft dollars or consider the value of research or other services that may be provided to BFA (including its affiliates) in selecting brokers for portfolio transactions for the Fund. The Board concluded that any such ancillary benefits would not be disadvantageous to the Fund and thus would not alter the Board’s conclusion with respect to the appropriateness of approving the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Conclusion: Based on a review of the factors described above, as well as such other factors as deemed appropriate by the Board, the Board, including all of the Independent Board Members, determined that the Fund’s investment advisory fee rate under the Advisory Agreement does not constitute a fee that is so disproportionately large as to bear no reasonable relationship to the services rendered and that could not have been the product of arm’s-length bargaining, and concluded to approve the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

 

 

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Supplemental Information (unaudited)

 

Section 19(a) Notices

The amounts and sources of distributions reported are estimates and are being provided pursuant to regulatory requirements and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources for tax reporting purposes will depend upon each Fund’s investment experience during the year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. Shareholders will receive a Form 1099-DIV each calendar year that will inform them how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

July 31, 2022

 

     
    Total Cumulative Distributions
for the Fiscal Year
    % Breakdown of the Total Cumulative
Distributions for the Fiscal Year
 
iShares ETF   Net
Investment
Income
    Net Realized
Capital Gains
    Return of
Capital
    Total Per
Share
    Net
Investment
Income
    Net Realized
Capital Gains
    Return of
Capital
    Total Per
Share
 

MSCI China A(a)

  $ 0.445521     $     $ 0.030511     $ 0.476032       94         6     100

 

  (a) 

The Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its net investment income and net realized capital gains; therefore, a portion of the distribution may be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the shareholder’s investment in the Fund is returned to the shareholder. A return of capital does not necessarily reflect the Fund’s investment performance and should not be confused with “yield” or “income”. When distributions exceed total return performance, the difference will incrementally reduce the Fund’s net asset value per share.

 

Premium/Discount Information

Information on the Fund’s net asset value, market price, premiums and discounts, and bid-ask spreads can be found at iShares.com.

Regulation under the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (applicable to iShares China Large-Cap ETF only)

The Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive and the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Regulations 2013 (as amended) and the “Guidelines on sound remuneration policies under the AIFMD” issued by the European Securities and Markets Authority (together the “Regulations”) impose detailed and prescriptive obligations on fund managers established in the European Union (the “EU”) and the UK. These do not currently apply to managers established outside of the EU or UK, such as BFA (the “Company”). Rather, non-EU and non-UK managers are only required to comply with certain disclosure, reporting and transparency obligations of the Regulations if such managers market a fund to EU investors.

The Company has registered the iShares China Large-Cap ETF (the “Fund”) to be marketed to United Kingdom and EU investors in the Netherlands, Finland and Sweden.

Report on Remuneration

The Company is required under the Regulations to make quantitative disclosures of remuneration. These disclosures are made in line with BlackRock’s interpretation of currently available regulatory guidance on quantitative remuneration disclosures. As market or regulatory practice develops BlackRock may consider it appropriate to make changes to the way in which quantitative remuneration disclosures are calculated. Where such changes are made, this may result in disclosures in relation to a fund not being comparable to the disclosures made in the prior year, or in relation to other BlackRock fund disclosures in that same year.

Disclosures are provided in relation to (a) the staff of the Company; (b) staff who are senior management; and (c) staff who have the ability to materially affect the risk profile of the Fund.

All individuals included in the aggregated figures disclosed are rewarded in line with BlackRock’s remuneration policy for their responsibilities across the relevant BlackRock business area. As all individuals have a number of areas of responsibilities, only the portion of remuneration for those individuals’ services attributable to the Fund is included in the aggregate figures disclosed.

BlackRock has a clear and well defined pay-for-performance philosophy, and compensation programmes which support that philosophy.

BlackRock operates a total compensation model for remuneration which includes a base salary, which is contractual, and a discretionary bonus scheme. Although all employees are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus, there is no contractual obligation to make a discretionary bonus award to any employees. For senior management, a significant percentage of variable remuneration is deferred over time. All employees are subject to a claw-back policy.

Remuneration decisions for employees are made once annually in January following the end of the performance year, based on BlackRock’s full-year financial results and other non-financial goals and objectives. Alongside financial performance, individual total compensation is also based on strategic and operating results and other considerations such as management and leadership capabilities. No set formulas are established and no fixed benchmarks are used in determining annual incentive awards.

Annual incentive awards are paid from a bonus pool which is reviewed throughout the year by BlackRock’s independent compensation committee, taking into account both actual and projected financial information together with information provided by the Enterprise Risk and Regulatory Compliance departments in relation to any activities, incidents or events that warrant consideration in making compensation decisions. Individuals are not involved in setting their own remuneration.

 

 

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Each of the control functions (Enterprise Risk, Legal & Compliance, and Internal Audit) each have their own organisational structures which are independent of the business units. Functional bonus pools for those control functions are determined with reference to the performance of each individual function and the remuneration of the senior members of control functions is directly overseen by BlackRock’s independent remuneration committee.

Members of staff and senior management of the Company typically provide both AIFMD and non-AIFMD related services in respect of multiple funds, clients and functions of the Company and across the broader BlackRock group. Therefore, the figures disclosed are a sum of each individual’s portion of remuneration attributable to the Fund according to an objective apportionment methodology which acknowledges the multiple-service nature of the Company. Accordingly the figures are not representative of any individual’s actual remuneration or their remuneration structure.

The amount of total & aggregate remuneration awarded by the Company to its staff which has been attributed to the Fund in respect of the Company’s financial year ending December 31, 2021 were as follows:

 

             
iShares ETF   Total
Remuneration
    Fixed
Remuneration
    Variable
Remuneration
    No. of
Beneficiaries
    Senior Management
Remuneration
    Risk Taker
Remuneration
 

China Large-Cap

    $435,514       $203,631       $231,883       661       $53,308       $5,509  

Disclosures Under the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (applicable to iShares China Large-Cap ETF only)

The Fund is registered under the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive to be marketed to European Union (“EU”) investors, as noted above. As a result, certain disclosures are required under the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (“SFDR”).

The Fund has not been categorized under the SFDR as an “Article 8” or “Article 9” product. In addition, the Fund’s investments do not take into account the criteria for environmentally sustainable economic activities under the EU sustainable investment taxonomy regulation.

 

 

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Trustee and Officer Information  (unaudited)

 

The Board of Trustees has responsibility for the overall management and operations of the Funds, including general supervision of the duties performed by BFA and other service providers. Each Trustee serves until he or she resigns, is removed, dies, retires or becomes incapacitated. Each officer shall hold office until his or her successor is elected and qualifies or until his or her death, resignation or removal. Trustees who are not “interested persons” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust are referred to as independent trustees (“Independent Trustees”).

The registered investment companies advised by BFA or its affiliates (the “BlackRock-advised Funds”) are organized into one complex of open-end equity, multi-asset, index and money market funds and ETFs (the “BlackRock Multi-Asset Complex”), one complex of closed-end funds and open-end non-index fixed-income funds (including ETFs) (the “BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex”) and one complex of ETFs (“Exchange-Traded Fund Complex”) (each, a “BlackRock Fund Complex”). Each Fund is included in the Exchange-Traded Fund Complex. Each Trustee also serves as a Director of iShares, Inc. and a Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust and, as a result, oversees all of the funds within the Exchange-Traded Fund Complex, which consists of 384 funds as of July 31, 2022. With the exception of Robert S. Kapito, Salim Ramji and Charles Park, the address of each Trustee and officer is c/o BlackRock, Inc., 400 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94105. The address of Mr. Kapito, Mr. Ramji and Mr. Park is c/o BlackRock, Inc., Park Avenue Plaza, 55 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10055. The Board has designated John E. Kerrigan as its Independent Board Chair. Additional information about the Funds’ Trustees and officers may be found in the Funds’ combined Statement of Additional Information, which is available without charge, upon request, by calling toll-free 1-800-iShares (1-800-474-2737).

 

Interested Trustees
       
Name (Age)    Position(s)   

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

   Other Directorships Held by Trustee
Robert S. Kapito(a) (65)    Trustee (since 2009).    President, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2006); Vice Chairman of BlackRock, Inc. and Head of BlackRock’s Portfolio Management Group (since its formation in 1998) and BlackRock, Inc.’s predecessor entities (since 1988); Trustee, University of Pennsylvania (since 2009); President of Board of Directors, Hope & Heroes Children’s Cancer Fund (since 2002).    Director of BlackRock, Inc. (since 2006); Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2009); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011).
Salim Ramji(b) (52)    Trustee (since 2019).    Senior Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2014); Global Head of BlackRock’s ETF and Index Investments Business (since 2019); Head of BlackRock’s U.S. Wealth Advisory Business (2015-2019); Global Head of Corporate Strategy, BlackRock, Inc. (2014-2015); Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company (2010-2014).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2019); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2019).

 

(a) 

Robert S. Kapito is deemed to be an “interested person” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust due to his affiliations with BlackRock, Inc. and its affiliates.

(b) 

Salim Ramji is deemed to be an “interested person” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust due to his affiliations with BlackRock, Inc. and its affiliates.

 

Independent Trustees
       
Name (Age)    Position(s)   

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

   Other Directorships Held by Trustee
John E. Kerrigan (67)    Trustee (since 2005); Independent Board Chair (since 2022).    Chief Investment Officer, Santa Clara University (since 2002).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2005); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011); Independent Board Chair of iShares, Inc. and iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2022).
Jane D. Carlin (66)    Trustee (since 2015); Risk Committee Chair (since 2016).    Consultant (since 2012); Member of the Audit Committee (2012-2018), Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee (2017-2018) and Director of PHH Corporation (mortgage solutions) (2012-2018); Managing Director and Global Head of Financial Holding Company Governance & Assurance and the Global Head of Operational Risk Management of Morgan Stanley (2006-2012).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2015); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2015); Member of the Audit Committee (since 2016), Chair of the Audit Committee (since 2020) and Director of The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (since 2016).
Richard L. Fagnani (67)    Trustee (since 2017); Audit Committee Chair (since 2019).    Partner, KPMG LLP (2002-2016).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2017); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2017).

 

 

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Trustee and Officer Information  (unaudited) (continued)

 

Independent Trustees (continued)
       
Name (Age)    Position(s)    Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
   Other Directorships Held by Trustee
Cecilia H. Herbert (73)    Trustee (since 2005); Nominating and Governance and Equity Plus Committee Chairs (since 2022).    Chair of the Finance Committee (since 2019) and Trustee and Member of the Finance, Audit and Quality Committees of Stanford Health Care (since 2016); Trustee of WNET, New York’s public media company (since 2011) and Member of the Audit Committee (since 2018) and Investment Committee (since 2011); Chair (1994-2005) and Member (since 1992) of the Investment Committee, Archdiocese of San Francisco; Trustee of Forward Funds (14 portfolios) (2009-2018); Trustee of Salient MF Trust (4 portfolios) (2015-2018); Director (1998-2013) and President (2007-2011) of the Board of Directors, Catholic Charities CYO; Trustee (2002-2011) and Chair of the Finance and Investment Committee (2006-2010) of the Thacher School; Director of the Senior Center of Jackson Hole (since 2020).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2005); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011); Trustee of Thrivent Church Loan and Income Fund (since 2019).
Drew E. Lawton (63)    Trustee (since 2017); 15(c) Committee Chair (since 2017).    Senior Managing Director of New York Life Insurance Company (2010-2015).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2017); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2017).
John E. Martinez (61)    Trustee (since 2003); Securities Lending Committee Chair (since 2019).    Director of Real Estate Equity Exchange, Inc. (since 2005); Director of Cloudera Foundation (2017-2020); and Director of Reading Partners (2012-2016).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2003); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011).
Madhav V. Rajan (57)    Trustee (since 2011); Fixed Income Plus Committee Chair (since 2019).    Dean, and George Pratt Shultz Professor of Accounting, University of Chicago Booth School of Business (since 2017); Advisory Board Member (since 2016) and Director (since 2020) of C.M. Capital Corporation; Chair of the Board for the Center for Research in Security Prices, LLC (since 2020); Robert K. Jaedicke Professor of Accounting, Stanford University Graduate School of Business (2001-2017); Professor of Law (by courtesy), Stanford Law School (2005-2017); Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Head of MBA Program, Stanford University Graduate School of Business (2010-2016).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2011); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011).

 

Officers
     
Name (Age)    Position(s)   

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

Armando Senra (51)    President (since 2019).    Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2007); Head of U.S., Canada and Latam iShares, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2019); Head of Latin America Region, BlackRock, Inc. (2006-2019); Managing Director, Bank of America Merrill Lynch (1994-2006).
Trent Walker (48)    Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (since 2020).    Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since September 2019); Chief Financial Officer of iShares Delaware Trust Sponsor LLC, BlackRock Funds, BlackRock Funds II, BlackRock Funds IV, BlackRock Funds V and BlackRock Funds VI (since 2021); Executive Vice President of PIMCO (2016-2019); Senior Vice President of PIMCO (2008-2015); Treasurer (2013-2019) and Assistant Treasurer (2007-2017) of PIMCO Funds, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, PIMCO ETF Trust, PIMCO Equity Series, PIMCO Equity Series VIT, PIMCO Managed Accounts Trust, 2 PIMCO-sponsored interval funds and 21 PIMCO-sponsored closed-end funds.
Charles Park (54)    Chief Compliance Officer (since 2006).    Chief Compliance Officer of BlackRock Advisors, LLC and the BlackRock-advised Funds in the BlackRock Multi-Asset Complex and the BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex (since 2014); Chief Compliance Officer of BFA (since 2006).
Marisa Rolland (41)    Secretary (since 2022).    Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2018); Vice President, BlackRock, Inc. (2010-2017).
Rachel Aguirre (40)    Executive Vice President (since 2022).    Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2018); Director, BlackRock, Inc. (2009-2018); Head of U.S. iShares Product (since 2022); Head of EII U.S. Product Engineering (since 2021); Co-Head of EII’s Americas Portfolio Engineering (2020-2021); Head of Developed Markets Portfolio Engineering (2016-2019).
Jennifer Hsui (46)    Executive Vice President (since 2022).    Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2009); Co-Head of Index Equity (since 2022).
James Mauro (51)    Executive Vice President (since 2022).    Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2010); Head of Fixed Income Index Investments in the Americas and Head of San Francisco Core Portfolio Management (since 2020).

 

 

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Trustee and Officer Information  (unaudited)  (continued)

 

Effective March 18, 2022, Rachel Aguirre, Jennifer Hsui, and James Mauro have replaced Scott Radell, Alan Mason, and Marybeth Leithead as Executive Vice Presidents.

Effective June 15, 2022, Marisa Rolland replaced Deepa Damre Smith as Secretary.

 

 

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General Information

 

Electronic Delivery

Shareholders can sign up for e-mail notifications announcing that the shareholder report or prospectus has been posted on the iShares website at iShares.com. Once you have enrolled, you will no longer receive prospectuses and shareholder reports in the mail.

To enroll in electronic delivery:

 

   

Go to icsdelivery.com.

   

If your brokerage firm is not listed, electronic delivery may not be available. Please contact your broker-dealer or financial advisor.

Householding

Householding is an option available to certain fund investors. Householding is a method of delivery, based on the preference of the individual investor, in which a single copy of certain shareholder documents and Rule 30e-3 notices can be delivered to investors who share the same address, even if their accounts are registered under different names. Please contact your broker-dealer if you are interested in enrolling in householding and receiving a single copy of prospectuses and other shareholder documents, or if you are currently enrolled in householding and wish to change your householding status.

Availability of Quarterly Schedule of Investments

The Funds file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to their reports on Form N-PORT. The Funds’ Forms N-PORT are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. Additionally, each Fund makes its portfolio holdings for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year available at iShares.com/fundreports.

Availability of Proxy Voting Policies and Proxy Voting Records

A description of the policies and procedures that the iShares Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and information about how the iShares Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent twelve-month period ending June 30 is available without charge, upon request (1) by calling toll-free 1-800-474-2737; (2) on the iShares website at iShares.com; and (3) on the SEC website at sec.gov.

A description of the Trust’s policies and procedures with respect to the disclosure of the Fund’s portfolio securities is available in the Fund Prospectus. The Fund discloses its portfolio holdings daily and provides information regarding its top holdings in Fund fact sheets at iShares.com.

 

 

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Glossary of Terms Used in this Report  

 

Portfolio Abbreviations
JSC    Joint Stock Company
NVS    Non-Voting Shares

 

 

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  JULY 31, 2022

 

   2022 Annual Report

 

iShares Trust

 

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iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | EFAV | Cboe BZX

 

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iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF | SMMV | Cboe BZX


The Markets in Review

Dear Shareholder,

The 12-month reporting period as of July 31, 2022 saw the emergence of significant challenges that disrupted the economic recovery and strong financial markets. The U.S. economy shrank in the first half of 2022, ending the run of robust growth that followed the reopening of global economies and the development of COVID-19 vaccines. Changes in consumer spending patterns and a tight labor market led to elevated inflation, which reached a 40-year high. Moreover, while the foremost effect of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been a severe humanitarian crisis, the ongoing war continued to present challenges for both investors and policymakers.

Equity prices fell as interest rates rose, particularly weighing on relatively high-valuation growth stocks and economically sensitive small-capitalization stocks. While both large- and small-capitalization U.S. stocks fell, declines for small-capitalization U.S. stocks were steeper. Both emerging market stocks and international equities from developed markets fell significantly, pressured by rising interest rates and a strengthening U.S. dollar.

The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield (which is inversely related to bond prices) rose notably during the reporting period as investors reacted to higher inflation and attempted to anticipate its impact on future interest rate changes. The corporate bond market also faced inflationary headwinds, and increasing uncertainty led to higher corporate bond spreads (the difference in yield between U.S. Treasuries and similarly-dated corporate bonds).

The U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”), acknowledging that inflation is growing faster than expected, raised interest rates four times while indicating that additional rate hikes were likely. Furthermore, the Fed wound down its bond-buying programs and began to reduce its balance sheet. Continued high inflation and the Fed’s statements led many analysts to anticipate that interest rates have room to rise before peaking, although investors’ inflation expectations began to decline near the end of the period.

The horrific war in Ukraine has significantly clouded the outlook for the global economy, leading to major volatility in energy and metals markets. Sanctions on Russia, Europe’s top energy supplier, and general wartime disruption have magnified supply problems for key commodities. We believe elevated energy prices will continue to exacerbate inflationary pressure while also constraining economic growth. Combating inflation without stifling a recovery, while buffering against ongoing supply and price shocks, will be an especially challenging environment for setting effective monetary policy. Despite the likelihood of more rate increases on the horizon, we believe the Fed will ultimately err on the side of protecting employment, even at the expense of higher inflation. In the meantime, however, we believe that we are likely to see a period of slowing growth paired with relatively high inflation.

In this environment, while we favor an overweight to equities in the long-term, the market’s concerns over excessive rate hikes from central banks moderate our outlook. Furthermore, the energy shock and a deteriorating economic backdrop in China and Europe are likely to challenge corporate earnings, so we are underweight equities overall in the near-term. We take the opposite view on credit, where higher spreads provide near-term opportunities, while the likelihood of higher inflation leads us to take an underweight stance on credit in the long-term. We believe that investment-grade corporates, U.K. gilts, local-currency emerging market debt, and inflation-protected bonds (particularly in Europe) offer strong opportunities for a six- to twelve-month horizon.

Overall, our view is that investors need to think globally, extend their scope across a broad array of asset classes, and be nimble as market conditions change. We encourage you to talk with your financial advisor and visit iShares.com for further insight about investing in today’s markets.

Sincerely,

 

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Rob Kapito

President, BlackRock, Inc.

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Rob Kapito

President, BlackRock, Inc.

Total Returns as of July 31, 2022

 

     
   

 

 

 

 

6-Month

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12-Month

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. large cap equities
(S&P 500® Index)

 

    (7.81)     (4.64)

 

U.S. small cap equities
(Russell 2000® Index)

 

    (6.42)       (14.29)  

 

International equities
(MSCI Europe, Australasia, Far East Index)

 

    (11.27)       (14.32)  

 

Emerging market equities
(MSCI Emerging Markets Index)

 

    (16.24)       (20.09)  

 

3-month Treasury bills
(ICE BofA 3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index)

 

    0.21        0.22   

 

U.S. Treasury securities
(ICE BofA 10-Year U.S. Treasury Index)

 

    (6.38)       (10.00)  

 

U.S. investment grade bonds 
(Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index)

 

    (6.14)       (9.12)  

 

Tax-exempt municipal bonds
(Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index)

 

    (3.95)       (6.93)  

 

U.S. high yield bonds
(Bloomberg U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index)

 

    (6.58)       (8.03)  

 

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Index performance is shown for illustrative purposes only. You cannot invest directly in an index.

 

 

 

 

 

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Table of Contents

 

     

Page

 

 

The Markets in Review

     2  

Annual Report:

  

Market Overview

     4  

Fund Summary

     5  

About Fund Performance

     9  

Disclosure of Expenses

     9  

Schedules of Investments

     10  

Financial Statements:

  

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

     21  

Statements of Operations

     22  

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     23  

Financial Highlights

     24  

Notes to Financial Statements

     26  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     35  

Important Tax Information

     36  

Board Review and Approval of Investment Advisory Contract

     37  

Supplemental Information

     41  

Trustee and Officer Information

     42  

General Information

     45  

Glossary of Terms Used in this Report

     46  

 

 

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Market Overview

 

iShares Trust

Global Market Overview

Global equity markets declined during the 12 months ended July 31, 2022 (“reporting period”). The MSCI ACWI, a broad global equity index that includes both developed and emerging markets, returned -10.48% in U.S. dollar terms for the reporting period.

For the first five months of the reporting period, economic recovery supported stocks in most regions of the world. The global economy continued to rebound from the impact of restrictions imposed at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, as mitigation and adaptation allowed most economic activity to continue. However, substantial challenges emerged at the beginning of 2022, which negatively affected stock prices. Inflation rose significantly in many countries, reducing consumers’ purchasing power and leading many central banks to tighten monetary policy. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine presented a further challenge to the global economy, disrupting important commodities markets.

The U.S. economy grew briskly over the final half of 2021, powered primarily by consumer spending. Record-high personal savings rates allowed consumers to spend at an elevated level, releasing pent-up demand for goods and services. Growth subsequently stalled in the first half of 2022, and the economy contracted amid lower inventories and faltering business investment. Despite the economic downturn, unemployment declined substantially, falling to 3.5% in July 2022 — identical to the pre-pandemic rate in February 2020. Although high inflation negatively impacted consumer sentiment, which declined significantly, consumer spending continued to increase.

Rising inflation led to a shift in policy from the U.S. Federal Reserve (“the Fed”). As the reporting period began, the Fed was using accommodative monetary policy to stimulate the economy. Short-term interest rates were kept at near-zero levels, and the Fed used bond-buying programs to stabilize debt markets. However, rising prices led the Fed to tighten monetary policy during the reporting period in an attempt to prevent runaway inflation. The Fed slowed and then ended its bond-buying activities, finally reversing course as it began to reduce its balance sheet in June 2022. In March 2022, the Fed began to raise short-term interest rates, followed by three more increases for a total increase of 225 basis points, the most rapid rise in decades. Interest rates rose significantly in response, leading to higher borrowing costs for businesses.

Stocks declined in Europe and economic growth stalled, with the Eurozone economy slowing substantially beginning in the fourth quarter of 2021. Significantly higher inflation and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine negatively impacted equities. Russia is an important trading partner with many European countries, and new sanctions imposed limits on certain types of trade with Russia. Investors became concerned that the sharp rise in energy prices during the reporting period would constrain economic growth, as Europe relies on imported energy for much of its industrial and heating needs. The European Central Bank (“ECB”) responded to elevated inflation by raising interest rates in July 2022, the first such increase in over a decade.

Despite relatively low inflation by global standards, Asia-Pacific stocks declined significantly. Chinese stocks faced significant headwinds amid regulatory interventions by the Chinese government and strict lockdowns following COVID-19 outbreaks. Japanese stocks also declined amid an economic contraction in the first quarter of 2022 and a sharp decline in the Japanese yen relative to the U.S. dollar. Emerging market stocks declined substantially, as higher interest rates and a strengthening U.S. dollar raised the cost of borrowing in many emerging economies.

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022    iShares® MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF

 

Investment Objective

The iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of developed market equities that, in the aggregate, have lower volatility characteristics relative to the broader developed equity markets, excluding the U.S. and Canada, as represented by the MSCI EAFE Minimum Volatility (USD) Index (the “Index”). The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index.

Performance

 

    Average Annual Total Returns          Cumulative Total Returns  
     1 Year      5 Years      10 Years           1 Year     5 Years      10 Years  

Fund NAV

    (12.76 )%       1.37      5.39        (12.76 )%      7.06      68.99

Fund Market

    (12.83      1.31        5.35          (12.83     6.70        68.33  

Index

    (13.06      1.30        5.39            (13.06     6.68        69.12  

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT

(AT NET ASSET VALUE)

 

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The inception date of the Fund was October 18, 2011. The first day of secondary market trading was October 20, 2011.

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. See “About Fund Performance” for more information.

Expense Example

 

Actual           Hypothetical 5% Return           

 

 

     

 

 

      
 

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a) 
           

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)
 
 
 
   

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a) 
      

Annualized
Expense
Ratio
 
 
 
  $      1,000.00          $        916.20          $        0.95               $        1,000.00       $      1,023.80          $        1.00          0.20

 

  (a)

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). Other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, may be paid which are not reflected in the tables and examples above. See “Disclosure of Expenses” for more information.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022  (continued)    iShares® MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

Lower volatility stocks in developed markets outside the U.S. and Canada declined during the reporting period, as higher inflation, rising interest rates, and weakening global economies sent markets lower. Japanese stocks detracted the most from the Index’s return, driven by the industrials sector. Although increased e-commerce raised earnings for delivery and logistics services, an unbalanced economic recovery weighed on the transportation industry. Japan’s economy shrank in the first quarter as supply chain disruptions dampened exports and production. Exports to China, Japan’s largest export market, slowed amid China’s coronavirus-related lockdown measures, which idled factories and warehouses and slowed deliveries of goods. Passenger rail operators posted improved earnings, but their stocks did not fully recover from lows related to domestic pandemic emergency measures. These restrictions also weighed on Japan’s consumer discretionary sector, constraining retail sales. In addition, as the Japanese yen weakened, reaching a 24-year low against the U.S. dollar in July 2022, prices for imported goods rose. The information technology sector also detracted as a global shortage of semiconductors interrupted electronics production.

Swiss stocks, particularly in the industrials and materials sectors, also weighed on the Index’s performance. In the industrials sector, machinery and building products companies contended with rising materials costs, in addition to construction delays in end markets such as China, where regulatory curbs on borrowing weakened the property industry. The Swiss materials sector also declined, most notably the chemicals industry, which was pressured by rising raw materials costs and supply chain disruptions.

French stocks further detracted as rising interest rates, soaring inflation, and the declining economic outlook dampened consumer spending. Hong Kong stocks also detracted, as economic growth in China slowed amid pandemic-related lockdowns.

In terms of relative performance, the Index outperformed the broader market, as measured by the MSCI EAFE Index. The Index seeks exposure to stocks that experience lower volatility, which were in high demand later in the reporting period as investors sought refuge from volatility induced by elevated inflation, interest rate increases, and geopolitical instability. An underweight position in the consumer discretionary sector, particularly the internet and direct marketing retail industry, contributed to relative performance, as did an overweight position in utilities. Conversely, an underweight in the energy sector detracted the most from relative return. From a country perspective, an underweight in Germany contributed to relative performance, whereas an underweight in the U.K. detracted.

Portfolio Information

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION

 

   
Sector    

Percent of

Total Investments

 

(a) 

Health Care

    18.5

Consumer Staples

    16.2  

Industrials

    13.5  

Financials

    12.7  

Communication Services

    9.5  

Utilities

    7.9  

Materials

    7.0  

Consumer Discretionary

    6.2  

Information Technology

    4.9  

Real Estate

    2.6  

Energy

    1.0  

 

  (a) 

  Excludes money market funds.

 

GEOGRAPHIC ALLOCATION

 

   
Country/Geographic Region    

Percent of

Total Investments

 

(a) 

Japan

    27.6

Switzerland

    15.3  

United Kingdom

    10.7  

Hong Kong

    7.6  

France

    6.1  

Germany

    4.6  

Denmark

    4.4  

Singapore

    4.4  

Australia

    4.2  

Netherlands

    2.8  
 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022    iShares® MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF

 

Investment Objective

The iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of small-capitalization U.S. equities that, in the aggregate, have lower volatility characteristics relative to the small-capitalization U.S. equity market, as represented by the MSCI USA Small Cap Minimum Volatility (USD) Index (the “Index”). The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index.

Performance

 

    Average Annual Total Returns          Cumulative Total Returns  
     1 Year      5 Years      Since
Inception
          1 Year     5 Years      Since
Inception
 

Fund NAV

    (4.17 )%       6.86      7.92        (4.17 )%      39.34      56.78

Fund Market

    (4.19      6.87        7.92          (4.19     39.42        56.75  

Index

    (4.00      7.07        8.13            (4.00     40.72        58.59  

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT

(SINCE INCEPTION AT NET ASSET VALUE)

 

LOGO

The inception date of the Fund was September 7, 2016. The first day of secondary market trading was September 9, 2016.

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. See “About Fund Performance” for more information.

Expense Example

 

Actual           Hypothetical 5% Return           

 

 

     

 

 

      
 

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a) 
           

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)
 
 
 
   

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a) 
      

Annualized
Expense
Ratio
 
 
 
  $      1,000.00          $        989.20          $        0.99               $        1,000.00       $      1,023.80          $        1.00          0.20

 

  (a)

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). Other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, may be paid which are not reflected in the tables and examples above. See “Disclosure of Expenses” for more information.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022  (continued)    iShares® MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

Stocks of small-market-capitalization companies with lower volatility characteristics declined moderately during the reporting period. Higher inflation, rising interest rates, and a weakening outlook for economic growth sent markets lower and led investors to seek relatively lower-risk investments.

Healthcare companies detracted the most from the Index’s return. Disappointing clinical trial results led to sharp declines for several small biotechnology companies, which typically have narrower product lines than their larger competitors and are thus more vulnerable to failure. A monoclonal antibody treatment for eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases failed to show any meaningful improvement in patients in late-stage trials despite promising mid-stage results. Research into combinations of monoclonal antibodies to treat certain squamous cell carcinomas ended abruptly following the deaths of several patients in mid-stage clinical trials. The healthcare equipment and supplies industry also weighed on the Index’s performance. Supply constraints pressured revenues at some healthcare equipment manufacturers. Government-imposed lockdowns to curb the spread of coronavirus variants disrupted production at China-based manufacturing operations, and global semiconductor shortages delayed fulfillment of orders for medical testing equipment.

The communication services sector also detracted from the Index’s return. The media and entertainment industry declined amid concerns about the sustainability of recent growth. High content licensing fees offset strong revenues from sports-related streaming, hindering profitability. Revenue from digital news subscriptions and online games, which posted strong growth early in the coronavirus pandemic when consumers spent more time at home, showed signs of slowing. The telecommunications industry was another source of weakness. One service provider’s stock declined sharply after a series of ransomware cyberattacks forced the company to divert some customers’ traffic from its platform.

In terms of relative performance, the Index outperformed the broader market for small-company stocks, as represented by the MSCI USA Small Cap Index. Stocks with low volatility characteristics outperformed the broader market as investor uncertainty rose amid escalating inflation, rising interest rates, and slowing economic growth. An overweight position in the utilities sector contributed the most to relative performance. An underweight position in the consumer discretionary sector and an overweight position in the consumer staples sector also proved beneficial. Conversely, an underweight position in the energy sector and overweight positions in the healthcare and communication services sectors detracted from relative performance. However, beneficial stock selection in healthcare outweighed the negative impact of healthcare allocation on relative performance.

Portfolio Information

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION

 

   
Sector    
Percent of
Total Investments
 
(a) 

Health Care

    18.1

Financials

    15.0  

Industrials

    12.9  

Consumer Staples

    8.8  

Consumer Discretionary

    8.3  

Information Technology

    8.2  

Materials

    8.0  

Utilities

    7.8  

Real Estate

    6.8  

Communication Services

    5.0  

Energy

    1.1  

 

  (a) 

  Excludes money market funds.

 

TEN LARGEST HOLDINGS

 

   
Security    
Percent of
Total Investments
 
(a) 

Murphy USA Inc.

    1.5

United Therapeutics Corp.

    1.5  

Change Healthcare Inc.

    1.5  

Flowers Foods Inc.

    1.4  

Royal Gold Inc.

    1.4  

Landstar System Inc.

    1.4  

AGNC Investment Corp.

    1.3  

IDACORP Inc.

    1.3  

AptarGroup Inc.

    1.3  

FTI Consulting Inc.

    1.3  
 

 

 

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About Fund Performance

 

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Financial markets have experienced extreme volatility and trading in many instruments has been disrupted. These circumstances may continue for an extended period of time and may continue to affect adversely the value and liquidity of each Fund’s investments. As a result, current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at iShares.com. Performance results assume reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. The investment return and principal value of shares will vary with changes in market conditions. Shares may be worth more or less than their original cost when they are redeemed or sold in the market. Performance for certain funds may reflect a waiver of a portion of investment advisory fees. Without such a waiver, performance would have been lower.

Net asset value or “NAV” is the value of one share of a fund as calculated in accordance with the standard formula for valuing mutual fund shares. Beginning August 10, 2020, the price used to calculate market return (“Market Price”) is the closing price. Prior to August 10, 2020, Market Price was determined using the midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest ask on the primary stock exchange on which shares of a fund are listed for trading, as of the time that such fund’s NAV is calculated. Since shares of a fund may not trade in the secondary market until after the fund’s inception, for the period from inception to the first day of secondary market trading in shares of the fund, the NAV of the fund is used as a proxy for the Market Price to calculate market returns. Market and NAV returns assume that dividends and capital gain distributions have been reinvested at Market Price and NAV, respectively.

An index is a statistical composite that tracks a specified financial market or sector. Unlike a fund, an index does not actually hold a portfolio of securities and therefore does not incur the expenses incurred by a fund. These expenses negatively impact fund performance. Also, market returns do not include brokerage commissions that may be payable on secondary market transactions. If brokerage commissions were included, market returns would be lower.

Disclosure of Expenses

Shareholders of each Fund may incur the following charges: (1) transactional expenses, including brokerage commissions on purchases and sales of fund shares and (2) ongoing expenses, including management fees and other fund expenses. The expense examples shown (which are based on a hypothetical investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held through the end of the period) are intended to assist shareholders both in calculating expenses based on an investment in each Fund and in comparing these expenses with similar costs of investing in other funds.

The expense examples provide information about actual account values and actual expenses. Annualized expense ratios reflect contractual and voluntary fee waivers, if any. In order to estimate the expenses a shareholder paid during the period covered by this report, shareholders can divide their account value by $1,000 and then multiply the result by the number under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During the Period.”

The expense examples also provide information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. In order to assist shareholders in comparing the ongoing expenses of investing in a Funds and other funds, compare the 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

The expenses shown in the expense examples are intended to highlight shareholders’ ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional expenses, such as brokerage commissions and other fees paid on purchases and sales of fund shares. Therefore, the hypothetical examples are useful in comparing ongoing expenses only and will not help shareholders determine the relative total expenses of owning different funds. If these transactional expenses were included, shareholder expenses would have been higher.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Common Stocks

   
Australia — 4.2%            

Brambles Ltd.

    803,136     $ 6,464,202  

Cochlear Ltd.

    28,423       4,284,110  

Coles Group Ltd.

    1,227,802       16,170,566  

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

    327,788       23,278,652  

CSL Ltd.

    92,539       18,842,512  

Medibank Pvt Ltd.

    4,114,891       9,894,387  

Newcrest Mining Ltd.

    1,514,711       20,412,634  

Rio Tinto PLC

    80,113       4,836,380  

Sonic Healthcare Ltd.

    480,601       11,573,600  

Telstra Corp. Ltd.

    6,622,868       18,100,359  

Transurban Group

    1,607,546       16,431,833  

Wesfarmers Ltd.

    1,865,351       61,119,180  

Woolworths Group Ltd.

    1,467,310       38,603,579  
   

 

 

 
          250,011,994  
Belgium — 1.6%            

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA

    596,721       52,818,802  

Proximus SADP

    1,208,418       16,745,041  

Sofina SA

    28,204       6,605,073  

UCB SA

    206,661       16,148,231  
   

 

 

 
      92,317,147  
Denmark — 4.4%            

Carlsberg A/S, Class B

    64,007       8,278,786  

Chr Hansen Holding A/S

    320,398       20,970,950  

Coloplast A/S, Class B

    412,691       48,300,907  

DSV A/S

    38,838       6,544,238  

Genmab A/S(a)

    73,085       26,005,098  

Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B

    748,287       87,155,795  

Novozymes A/S, Class B

    515,032       32,900,379  

Orsted A/S(b)

    28,033       3,263,507  

Tryg A/S

    1,061,388       24,201,072  
   

 

 

 
      257,620,732  
Finland — 2.0%            

Elisa OYJ

    936,128       51,772,633  

Kone OYJ, Class B

    777,478       35,531,858  

Nokia OYJ

    1,744,890       9,088,399  

Orion OYJ, Class B

    411,209       19,630,085  
   

 

 

 
      116,022,975  
France — 6.1%            

Air Liquide SA

    278,726       38,319,911  

BioMerieux

    131,639       14,248,255  

Carrefour SA

    1,782,629       30,379,640  

Danone SA

    400,011       22,056,269  

Dassault Systemes SE

    200,878       8,615,993  

EssilorLuxottica SA

    67,387       10,565,091  

Eurofins Scientific SE

    193,719       15,102,016  

Getlink SE

    264,231       5,288,405  

Hermes International

    20,936       28,723,016  

La Francaise des Jeux SAEM(b)

    82,461       2,945,344  

L’Oreal SA

    96,884       36,627,706  

Orange SA

    3,397,365       34,715,744  

Pernod Ricard SA

    129,773       25,493,172  

Sanofi

    783,599       77,868,991  

SEB SA

    133,895       11,272,676  
   

 

 

 
      362,222,229  
Germany — 4.5%            

Beiersdorf AG

    308,132       31,776,028  

Deutsche Boerse AG

    117,589       20,526,959  
Security   Shares     Value  
Germany (continued)            

Deutsche Telekom AG, Registered

    2,058,266     $ 39,104,944  

Knorr-Bremse AG

    177,130       10,552,617  

Merck KGaA

    206,203       39,273,551  

QIAGEN NV(a)

    1,065,816       53,415,258  

Siemens Healthineers AG(b)

    357,513       18,320,263  

Symrise AG

    454,318       53,012,369  

Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG

    1,235,668       3,285,183  
   

 

 

 
          269,267,172  
Hong Kong — 7.5%            

BOC Hong Kong Holdings Ltd.

    4,559,000       16,491,337  

CK Infrastructure Holdings Ltd.

    4,163,000       26,105,230  

CLP Holdings Ltd.

    7,632,500       64,720,314  

Hang Seng Bank Ltd.

    3,419,000       55,150,574  

HK Electric Investments & HK Electric Investments Ltd., Class SS

    21,424,500       19,377,820  

HKT Trust & HKT Ltd., Class SS

    27,269,349       38,207,499  

Hong Kong & China Gas Co. Ltd.

    12,327,799       13,019,785  

Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd.

    546,600       28,869,124  

Link REIT

    4,575,300       38,315,068  

MTR Corp. Ltd.

    12,621,248       66,835,874  

Power Assets Holdings Ltd.

    11,078,000       72,535,916  

Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd.

    595,000       7,102,593  
   

 

 

 
      446,731,134  
Ireland — 0.8%            

Kerry Group PLC, Class A

    434,615       45,874,097  
   

 

 

 
Israel — 2.3%            

Azrieli Group Ltd.

    59,351       4,757,395  

Bank Hapoalim BM

    3,436,301       32,026,338  

Bank Leumi Le-Israel BM

    4,151,422       40,366,804  

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.(a)

    204,675       25,502,502  

ICL Group Ltd.

    1,564,646       14,257,706  

Isracard Ltd.

    2       5  

Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Ltd.

    492,764       18,319,014  
   

 

 

 
      135,229,764  
Italy — 2.4%            

DiaSorin SpA

    110,881       15,417,164  

Eni SpA

    708,957       8,522,074  

Ferrari NV

    154,532       32,816,760  

FinecoBank Banca Fineco SpA

    704,177       8,751,486  

Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA(b)

    1,818,498       19,109,457  

Recordati Industria Chimica e Farmaceutica SpA

    473,298       20,990,432  

Snam SpA

    5,590,692       28,051,477  

Terna - Rete Elettrica Nazionale

    1,343,118       10,282,647  
   

 

 

 
      143,941,497  
Japan — 27.4%            

Ajinomoto Co. Inc.

    788,100       20,739,622  

Astellas Pharma Inc.

    281,400       4,407,114  

Bandai Namco Holdings Inc.

    105,800       8,265,350  

Bridgestone Corp.

    394,900       15,403,412  

Canon Inc.

    1,929,800       45,654,859  

Central Japan Railway Co.

    122,900       14,391,206  

Chubu Electric Power Co. Inc.

    2,589,400       27,622,193  

Chugai Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    819,700       23,027,656  

East Japan Railway Co.

    609,900       31,841,027  

ENEOS Holdings Inc.

    5,751,000       22,247,181  

Fast Retailing Co. Ltd.

    7,600       4,602,486  

FUJIFILM Holdings Corp.

    426,400       24,356,830  

Hamamatsu Photonics KK

    154,500       7,020,615  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Hankyu Hanshin Holdings Inc.

    264,600     $ 7,675,180  

Hikari Tsushin Inc.

    44,100       4,859,300  

Hirose Electric Co. Ltd.

    248,000       35,629,029  

Hitachi Metals Ltd.(a)

    1,743,000       26,801,853  

Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd.

    1,038,500          27,005,986  

ITOCHU Corp.

    1,583,200       46,086,415  

Itochu Techno-Solutions Corp.

    254,900       6,831,241  

Japan Post Bank Co. Ltd.(c)

    3,220,000       25,758,902  

Japan Post Holdings Co. Ltd.

    3,924,300       28,254,297  

Japan Tobacco Inc.

    1,415,400       25,414,372  

Kao Corp.

    142,800       6,210,999  

KDDI Corp.

    1,053,100       33,764,827  

Keio Corp.

    335,600       12,850,156  

Keisei Electric Railway Co. Ltd.

    167,700       4,597,803  

Kintetsu Group Holdings Co. Ltd.

    801,900       26,500,340  

Kirin Holdings Co. Ltd.

    243,300       4,001,884  

Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    111,100       7,401,470  

Kyowa Kirin Co. Ltd.

    190,100       4,481,650  

McDonald’s Holdings Co. Japan Ltd.

    701,400       26,327,353  

MEIJI Holdings Co. Ltd.

    582,200       30,396,665  

Mitsubishi Corp.

    799,800       23,769,478  

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc.

    3,791,200       21,361,485  

Mizuho Financial Group Inc.

    4,442,420       52,981,960  

MonotaRO Co. Ltd.

    550,600       9,831,147  

MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings Inc.

    170,800       5,539,272  

Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    146,800       8,574,690  

NEC Corp.

    444,100       16,393,698  

Nintendo Co. Ltd.

    11,300       5,053,055  

Nippon Express Holdings Inc.

    61,900       3,698,859  

Nippon Prologis REIT Inc.

    16,501       42,910,948  

Nippon Shinyaku Co. Ltd.

    139,700       8,646,253  

Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.

    2,019,300       57,681,948  

Nissin Foods Holdings Co. Ltd.

    414,900       30,049,579  

Nitori Holdings Co. Ltd.

    323,700       34,246,998  

Nitto Denko Corp.

    45,700       2,942,864  

Nomura Research Institute Ltd.

    219,500       6,594,724  

Obic Co. Ltd.

    161,900       25,882,893  

Odakyu Electric Railway Co. Ltd.

    606,900       8,704,411  

Ono Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    1,350,400       37,971,760  

Oracle Corp. Japan

    88,200       5,500,876  

Oriental Land Co. Ltd./Japan

    210,500       31,959,942  

Osaka Gas Co. Ltd.

    1,582,500       28,450,338  

Otsuka Corp.

    293,900       9,165,472  

Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd.

    1,250,500       44,671,549  

Pan Pacific International Holdings Corp.

    1,102,800       17,171,114  

Secom Co. Ltd.

    499,100       33,334,922  

Sekisui House Ltd.

    890,500       15,771,998  

Seven & i Holdings Co. Ltd.

    579,200       23,608,312  

SG Holdings Co. Ltd.

    1,670,000       31,871,170  

Shimano Inc.

    126,000       21,047,822  

Shionogi & Co. Ltd.

    165,100       8,468,218  

Shizuoka Bank Ltd. (The)

    2,184,100       13,216,899  

SoftBank Corp.

    6,189,800       71,568,024  

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc.

    256,000       8,031,255  

Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd.

    824,000       32,512,931  

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    1,125,100       33,010,650  

Tobu Railway Co. Ltd.

    694,900       16,500,318  

Tokio Marine Holdings Inc.

    206,500       12,088,493  

Tokyo Gas Co. Ltd.

    992,500       19,493,601  

Tokyu Corp.

    260,800       3,197,819  
Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Trend Micro Inc/Japan

    158,400     $ 9,205,290  

USS Co. Ltd.

    1,785,900       35,043,852  

Welcia Holdings Co. Ltd.

    767,800       17,148,738  

West Japan Railway Co.

    327,800       12,040,328  

Yakult Honsha Co. Ltd.

    327,000       19,914,132  

Yamato Holdings Co. Ltd.

    487,100       8,523,763  
   

 

 

 
         1,625,783,121  
Netherlands — 2.7%            

Davide Campari-Milano NV

    404,279       4,488,249  

Heineken NV

    130,841       12,899,196  

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV

    2,770,295       76,290,391  

Koninklijke DSM NV

    143,197       22,932,864  

Koninklijke KPN NV

    2,788,438       9,199,030  

OCI NV

    75,279       2,613,434  

Wolters Kluwer NV

    310,581       33,729,799  
   

 

 

 
      162,152,963  
New Zealand — 0.5%            

Auckland International Airport Ltd.(a)

    1,943,701       9,127,025  

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp. Ltd.

    560,360       7,493,484  

Spark New Zealand Ltd.

    4,793,020       15,412,315  
   

 

 

 
      32,032,824  
Norway — 0.2%            

Telenor ASA

    1,172,013       14,233,099  
   

 

 

 
Portugal — 0.8%            

Jeronimo Martins SGPS SA

    1,906,498       44,129,605  
   

 

 

 
Singapore — 4.3%            

DBS Group Holdings Ltd.

    2,277,200       51,961,939  

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd.(c)

    4,734,999       40,127,684  

Singapore Exchange Ltd.

    6,141,500       44,025,903  

Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd.

    11,479,800       33,472,335  

Singapore Telecommunications Ltd.

    15,021,500       28,406,750  

United Overseas Bank Ltd.

    2,501,100       49,900,280  

Venture Corp. Ltd.

    726,300       9,253,221  
   

 

 

 
      257,148,112  
Spain — 1.3%            

Aena SME SA(a)(b)

    63,453       8,026,147  

Cellnex Telecom SA(b)

    117,525       5,256,785  

Endesa SA

    659,689       12,091,717  

Grifols SA(c)

    693,001       10,112,009  

Iberdrola SA

    1,299,152       13,872,960  

Iberdrola SA, NVS

    36,610       390,257  

Red Electrica Corp. SA

    1,447,446       28,457,343  
   

 

 

 
      78,207,218  
Sweden — 0.5%            

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Class B

    1,485,863       11,301,836  

Telia Co. AB

    4,458,114       16,469,819  
   

 

 

 
      27,771,655  
Switzerland — 15.2%            

Alcon Inc.

    58,715       4,621,110  

Bachem Holding AG, Class A

    40,266       2,715,276  

Barry Callebaut AG, Registered

    15,402       34,125,629  

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG, Participation Certificates, NVS

    2,614       28,907,341  

EMS-Chemie Holding AG, Registered

    55,953       44,431,419  

Geberit AG, Registered

    56,763       29,895,747  

Givaudan SA, Registered

    21,120       73,826,157  

Kuehne + Nagel International AG, Registered

    165,628       44,607,153  
 

 

 

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iShares® MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Switzerland (continued)            

Logitech International SA, Registered

    242,856     $ 13,663,604  

Lonza Group AG, Registered

    35,807       21,761,751  

Nestle SA, Registered

    757,877       92,860,598  

Novartis AG, Registered

    1,002,770       86,167,655  

Partners Group Holding AG

    9,846       10,749,330  

Roche Holding AG, Bearer

    165,534       67,482,357  

Roche Holding AG, NVS

    261,666       86,874,294  

Schindler Holding AG, Participation Certificates, NVS

    86,760       16,958,006  

Schindler Holding AG, Registered

    160,056       30,392,512  

SGS SA, Registered

    17,891       43,662,404  

Swatch Group AG (The), Registered

    77,119       3,851,222  

Swiss Prime Site AG, Registered

    624,300       56,850,995  

Swisscom AG, Registered

    152,625       82,514,772  

Vifor Pharma AG (a)

    94,550       16,519,058  

Zurich Insurance Group AG

    18,785       8,200,185  
   

 

 

 
        901,638,575  
United Kingdom — 10.6%            

Admiral Group PLC

    1,093,681       25,561,052  

AstraZeneca PLC

    462,287       60,809,790  

Bunzl PLC

    533,113       20,008,078  

Croda International PLC

    615,297       56,268,909  

DCC PLC

    91,036       5,943,677  

Diageo PLC

    128,977       6,109,880  

GSK PLC

    2,789,358       58,604,977  

Haleon PLC(a)

    3,486,701       12,390,131  

Halma PLC

    177,349       4,994,658  

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC

    585,717       12,380,299  

HSBC Holdings PLC

    6,775,680       42,442,568  

J Sainsbury PLC

    6,868,459       18,528,151  

National Grid PLC

    5,507,526       75,836,394  

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC

    628,561       50,985,558  

RELX PLC

    1,268,637       37,563,632  

Rentokil Initial PLC

    605,849       4,000,396  

Sage Group PLC (The)

    649,673       5,598,955  

Segro PLC

    287,096       3,840,764  
Security   Shares     Value  
United Kingdom (continued)            

Severn Trent PLC

    386,596     $ 13,898,831  

Spirax-Sarco Engineering PLC

    27,536       4,017,748  

Tesco PLC

    12,330,610       39,545,938  

Unilever PLC

    1,250,865       60,920,737  

United Utilities Group PLC

    740,364       9,836,872  
   

 

 

 
      630,087,995  
   

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments — 99.3%
(Cost: $6,130,648,672)

        5,892,423,908  
   

 

 

 

Short-Term Securities

   

Money Market Funds — 0.1%

   

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares, 1.93%(d)(e)(f)

    2,760,389       2,760,113  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 1.81%(d)(e)

    980,000       980,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Securities — 0.1%
(Cost: $3,739,450)

      3,740,113  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities — 99.4%
(Cost: $6,134,388,122)

      5,896,164,021  

Other Assets Less Liabilities — 0.6%

      37,810,936  
   

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

    $ 5,933,974,957  
   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Non-income producing security.

(b) 

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.    

(c) 

All or a portion of this security is on loan.

(d) 

Affiliate of the Fund.

(e) 

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

(f) 

All or a portion of this security was purchased with the cash collateral from loaned securities.    

 

 

Affiliates

Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended July 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

                   
Affiliated Issuer   Value at
07/31/21
    Purchases
at Cost
    Proceeds
from Sale
    Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Value at
07/31/22
    Shares
Held at
07/31/22
    Income    

Capital

Gain
Distributions
from
Underlying
Funds

 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares

  $ 20,716,984     $     $ (17,948,162 )(a)    $ 401     $ (9,110   $ 2,760,113       2,760,389     $ 103,874 (b)    $  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares

    2,300,000             (1,320,000 )(a)                  980,000       980,000       13,176        
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 
        $ 401     $ (9,110   $ 3,740,113       $ 117,050     $  
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Represents net amount purchased (sold).

 
  (b) 

All or a portion represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

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Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Futures Contracts

 

 

 
Description    Number of
Contracts
       Expiration
Date
       Notional
Amount
(000)
  Value/
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

 

 
Long Contracts                             

TOPIX Index

     76          09/08/22        $11,084   $ (70,372

SPI 200 Index

     64          09/15/22        7,739     378,550  

Euro STOXX 50 Index

     182          09/16/22        6,923     412,886  

FTSE 100 Index

     66          09/16/22        5,944     164,939  

2-Year U.S. Treasury Note

     36          09/30/22        7,577     (16,818
              

 

 

 
               $ 869,185  
              

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

 

 
     Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
     Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Interest
Rate
Contracts
     Other
Contracts
     Total  

 

 

Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments

                    

Futures contracts

                    

Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(a)

   $     —      $     —      $ 956,375      $     —      $      $     —      $ 956,375  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities — Derivative Financial Instruments

                    

Futures contracts

                    

Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts(a)

   $     —      $     —      $ 70,372      $     —      $ 16,818      $     —      $ 87,190  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss).

 

For the period ended July 31, 2022, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

 

 
     Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
     Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Interest
Rate
Contracts
     Other
Contracts
     Total  

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from

                    

Futures contracts

   $     —      $     —      $ (43,189    $     —      $ (25,423    $     —      $ (68,612
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on

                    

Futures contracts

   $     —      $     —      $ 1,433,942      $     —      $ (16,818    $     —      $ 1,417,124  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

   

Futures contracts

 

Average notional value of contracts — long

  $62,263,442    

For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF

 

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End (continued)

The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.

 

 

 
     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

 

 

Investments

                 

Assets

                 

Common Stocks

   $ 73,789,511        $ 5,818,634,397        $             —        $ 5,892,423,908  

Money Market Funds

     3,740,113                            3,740,113  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $     77,529,624        $ 5,818,634,397        $        $ 5,896,164,021  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments(a)

                 

Assets

                 

Futures Contracts

   $        $ 956,375        $        $ 956,375  

Liabilities

                 

Futures Contracts

     (16,818        (70,372                 (87,190
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $ (16,818      $ 886,003        $        $ 869,185  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts. Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Common Stocks

   
Aerospace & Defense — 0.7%            

Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings Inc.(a)

    37,017     $ 1,617,273  

BWX Technologies Inc.

    44,452       2,519,539  

National Presto Industries Inc.

    9,913       705,805  

Parsons Corp.(a)(b)

    13,090       565,881  
   

 

 

 
      5,408,498  
Air Freight & Logistics — 0.5%            

Air Transport Services Group Inc.(a)

    32,189       1,008,803  

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc.(a)

    7,439       563,207  

Forward Air Corp.

    4,777       501,251  

Hub Group Inc., Class A(a)

    19,340       1,477,576  
   

 

 

 
      3,550,837  
Auto Components — 1.1%            

Dorman Products Inc.(a)(b)

    40,917       4,136,299  

Gentex Corp.

    108,057       3,049,369  

Standard Motor Products Inc.

    20,626       943,433  
   

 

 

 
      8,129,101  
Banks — 4.4%            

Arrow Financial Corp.

    32,978       1,106,412  

Bank First Corp.

    14,042       1,080,111  

Capital City Bank Group Inc.

    28,769       931,828  

CBTX Inc.

    30,888       955,984  

City Holding Co.

    23,821       2,067,425  

Commerce Bancshares Inc.

    58,629       4,074,129  

Community Bank System Inc.

    4,977       335,101  

CVB Financial Corp.

    32,180       858,241  

Eastern Bankshares Inc.

    297,427       6,067,511  

First Financial Corp./IN(b)

    23,961       1,119,458  

First Interstate BancSystem Inc., Class A

    19,255       785,219  

German American Bancorp. Inc.

    45,152       1,708,552  

HarborOne Bancorp Inc.

    92,805       1,345,672  

Nicolet Bankshares Inc.(a)(b)

    17,780       1,422,044  

Northwest Bancshares Inc.

    177,639       2,554,449  

Origin Bancorp Inc.

    39,504       1,701,437  

Park National Corp.

    27,083       3,508,873  

Westamerica Bancorp

    43,144       2,589,071  
   

 

 

 
        34,211,517  
Biotechnology — 7.8%            

2seventy bio Inc.(a)

    32,158       462,754  

Agios Pharmaceuticals Inc.(a)(b)

    35,490       765,519  

Albireo Pharma Inc.(a)

    32,031       665,924  

Alkermes PLC(a)

    220,235       5,638,016  

AnaptysBio Inc.(a)(b)

    30,543       639,570  

Arcutis Biotherapeutics Inc.(a)

    29,252       709,654  

Blueprint Medicines Corp.(a)

    8,442       431,049  

Celularity Inc.(a)(b)

    49,261       148,276  

Coherus Biosciences Inc.(a)

    113,944       965,106  

Eagle Pharmaceuticals Inc./DE(a)

    21,905       869,629  

Enanta Pharmaceuticals Inc.(a)

    36,246       1,998,967  

EQRx Inc.(a)(b)

    270,121       1,472,159  

Exelixis Inc.(a)

    423,521       8,860,059  

Geron Corp.(a)(b)

    420,362       798,688  

Halozyme Therapeutics Inc.(a)(b)

    108,643       5,312,643  

Ionis Pharmaceuticals Inc.(a)(b)

    103,923       3,903,348  

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Inc.(a)

    267,627       3,064,329  

iTeos Therapeutics Inc.(a)

    31,415       768,411  

Madrigal Pharmaceuticals Inc.(a)(b)

    6,503       408,518  

Mirati Therapeutics Inc.(a)

    8,546       550,362  
Security   Shares     Value  
Biotechnology (continued)            

Mirum Pharmaceuticals Inc.(a)

    15,767     $ 395,752  

Point Biopharma Global Inc.(a)(b)

    61,786       453,509  

PTC Therapeutics Inc.(a)(b)

    54,782       2,385,756  

Sarepta Therapeutics Inc.(a)

    12,412       1,153,695  

Syndax Pharmaceuticals Inc.(a)

    33,018       672,577  

United Therapeutics Corp.(a)

    50,089       11,574,065  

Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.(a)

    96,601       1,041,359  

Vir Biotechnology Inc.(a)

    31,082       864,390  

Xencor Inc.(a)(b)

    103,552       2,970,907  
   

 

 

 
      59,944,991  
Building Products — 1.1%            

AAON Inc.(b)

    21,307       1,282,042  

Carlisle Companies Inc.

    14,355       4,250,516  

CSW Industrials Inc.

    26,105       3,118,764  
   

 

 

 
      8,651,322  
Capital Markets — 1.5%            

Diamond Hill Investment Group Inc.

    5,378       1,028,112  

Freedom Holding Corp./NV(a)(b)

    31,060       1,662,642  

Houlihan Lokey Inc.

    40,335       3,410,728  

Morningstar Inc.

    8,263       2,109,957  

Virtu Financial Inc., Class A

    153,351       3,577,679  
   

 

 

 
      11,789,118  
Chemicals — 2.8%            

Ashland Global Holdings Inc.

    17,876       1,796,002  

Balchem Corp.

    42,535       5,774,552  

GCP Applied Technologies Inc.(a)

    89,526       2,820,069  

NewMarket Corp.

    14,510       4,509,708  

Sensient Technologies Corp.

    53,195       4,573,706  

Stepan Co.

    21,017       2,358,317  
   

 

 

 
        21,832,354  
Commercial Services & Supplies — 1.2%            

Brady Corp., Class A, NVS

    40,645       1,944,863  

Casella Waste Systems Inc., Class A(a)

    42,809       3,465,388  

Ennis Inc.

    49,542       1,082,493  

Stericycle Inc.(a)(b)

    19,963       935,666  

UniFirst Corp./MA(b)

    10,373       2,031,967  
   

 

 

 
      9,460,377  
Communications Equipment — 1.3%            

Ciena Corp.(a)

    40,826       2,106,621  

Lumentum Holdings Inc.(a)(b)

    5,222       472,382  

NETGEAR Inc.(a)

    39,079       1,007,457  

NetScout Systems Inc.(a)

    50,622       1,801,131  

Viavi Solutions Inc.(a)(b)

    302,441       4,476,127  
   

 

 

 
      9,863,718  
Construction & Engineering — 0.6%            

Argan Inc.

    29,692       1,103,355  

MDU Resources Group Inc.

    125,431       3,583,563  
   

 

 

 
      4,686,918  
Containers & Packaging — 3.0%            

AptarGroup Inc.

    92,276       9,943,662  

Berry Global Group Inc.(a)

    28,180       1,624,577  

Silgan Holdings Inc.

    165,341       7,357,674  

Sonoco Products Co.

    69,224       4,395,032  
   

 

 

 
      23,320,945  
Diversified Consumer Services — 3.4%            

frontdoor Inc.(a)(b)

    101,282       2,711,319  

Graham Holdings Co., Class B

    2,695       1,602,151  

Grand Canyon Education Inc.(a)

    39,654       3,809,560  
 

 

 

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(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Diversified Consumer Services (continued)  

H&R Block Inc.

    80,037     $ 3,198,278  

Perdoceo Education Corp.(a)

    36,513       500,228  

Service Corp. International

    120,186       8,949,050  

Terminix Global Holdings Inc.(a)

    123,952       5,540,654  
   

 

 

 
        26,311,240  
Diversified Financial Services — 0.1%            

Cannae Holdings Inc.(a)

    23,214       490,048  
   

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 1.5%  

Anterix Inc.(a)

    24,000       1,067,760  

ATN International Inc.

    20,817       958,415  

Cogent Communications Holdings Inc.

    76,067       4,853,835  

EchoStar Corp., Class A(a)(b)

    30,324       599,202  

Frontier Communications Parent Inc.(a)

    134,388       3,481,993  

Radius Global Infrastructure Inc., Class A(a)

    25,710       392,849  
   

 

 

 
      11,354,054  
Electric Utilities — 3.9%            

Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc.

    83,548       3,534,080  

IDACORP Inc.

    89,421       9,990,114  

MGE Energy Inc.

    36,921       3,004,631  

PNM Resources Inc.

    113,974       5,501,525  

Portland General Electric Co.

    156,685       8,044,208  
   

 

 

 
      30,074,558  
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components — 1.0%  

National Instruments Corp.

    20,948       796,024  

OSI Systems Inc.(a)(b)

    31,266       3,022,484  

Rogers Corp.(a)

    8,825       2,376,132  

Vontier Corp.(b)

    65,995       1,702,671  
   

 

 

 
      7,897,311  
Entertainment — 1.4%            

Liberty Media Corp.-Liberty Braves, Class C, NVS(a)

    73,227       2,026,191  

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.(a)(b)

    8,361       486,861  

Madison Square Garden Sports Corp.(a)

    27,619       4,247,250  

World Wrestling Entertainment Inc., Class A(b)

    58,469       4,052,486  
   

 

 

 
      10,812,788  
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 6.6%  

Agree Realty Corp.

    30,321       2,413,248  

Alexander’s Inc.

    4,442       1,081,671  

Americold Realty Trust Inc.(b)

    150,396       4,925,469  

Broadstone Net Lease Inc.

    279,149       6,328,308  

CBL & Associates Properties Inc.

    23,549       725,074  

Centerspace

    8,566       735,734  

CubeSmart

    183,651       8,424,071  

Easterly Government Properties Inc.

    155,666       3,155,350  

EastGroup Properties Inc.

    2,958       504,457  

Equity Commonwealth(a)

    212,675       5,965,534  

First Industrial Realty Trust Inc.

    15,995       830,940  

Gladstone Land Corp.(b)

    51,906       1,407,172  

Indus Realty Trust Inc.

    7,609       464,758  

JBG SMITH Properties

    51,193       1,302,350  

Life Storage Inc.

    53,474       6,731,842  

NETSTREIT Corp.

    82,539       1,692,050  

Rexford Industrial Realty Inc.

    17,519       1,145,918  

Terreno Realty Corp.

    31,130       1,950,294  

Washington Real Estate Investment Trust

    34,159       757,305  
   

 

 

 
      50,541,545  
Food & Staples Retailing — 2.7%            

BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings Inc.(a)

    77,832       5,269,226  

Casey’s General Stores Inc.

    10,077       2,042,104  
Security   Shares     Value  
Food & Staples Retailing (continued)  

Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.(a)(b)

    33,711     $ 1,440,134  

Ingles Markets Inc., Class A(b)

    25,643       2,447,881  

SpartanNash Co.

    62,756       2,026,391  

Sprouts Farmers Market Inc.(a)

    199,679       5,519,128  

Weis Markets Inc.

    30,296       2,330,671  
   

 

 

 
        21,075,535  
Food Products — 5.0%            

B&G Foods Inc.

    39,489       975,773  

Cal-Maine Foods Inc.

    70,298       3,592,931  

Flowers Foods Inc.

    377,368       10,721,025  

Hain Celestial Group Inc. (The)(a)

    161,950       3,684,363  

Hostess Brands Inc.(a)

    136,986       3,098,623  

J&J Snack Foods Corp.(b)

    6,767       916,996  

John B Sanfilippo & Son Inc.

    17,494       1,310,301  

Lancaster Colony Corp.

    36,130       4,782,889  

Post Holdings Inc.(a)(b)

    22,410       1,948,325  

Seaboard Corp.

    535       2,172,442  

Tootsie Roll Industries Inc.

    29,601       1,039,587  

TreeHouse Foods Inc.(a)

    93,611       4,064,590  
   

 

 

 
      38,307,845  
Gas Utilities — 1.2%            

Chesapeake Utilities Corp.

    9,724       1,333,452  

Northwest Natural Holding Co.

    13,719       736,299  

ONE Gas Inc.

    42,519       3,611,564  

Spire Inc.

    35,610       2,679,297  

Star Group LP

    63,204       621,927  
   

 

 

 
      8,982,539  
Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 2.1%  

Atrion Corp.

    2,528       1,708,675  

ICU Medical Inc.(a)(b)

    26,051       4,615,456  

Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp.(a)

    24,511       1,349,085  

Meridian Bioscience Inc.(a)(b)

    51,879       1,642,489  

Mesa Laboratories Inc.

    9,698       2,068,099  

Neogen Corp.(a)

    43,816       1,013,464  

Omnicell Inc.(a)

    3,651       402,048  

OraSure Technologies Inc.(a)

    86,690       265,271  

QuidelOrtho Corp.(a)

    24,588       2,508,960  

Tandem Diabetes Care Inc.(a)

    5,198       344,160  
   

 

 

 
      15,917,707  
Health Care Providers & Services — 2.9%            

Chemed Corp.

    14,819       7,129,273  

Contra Zogenix Inc., NVS(b)(c)

    43,886       29,842  

CorVel Corp.(a)

    15,568       2,567,008  

National HealthCare Corp.

    27,634       1,962,843  

Patterson Companies Inc.

    75,919       2,358,044  

Premier Inc., Class A

    223,089       8,580,003  
   

 

 

 
      22,627,013  
Health Care Technology — 1.8%            

Allscripts Healthcare Solutions Inc.(a)(b)

    29,799       471,420  

Change Healthcare Inc.(a)

    464,481       11,272,954  

Computer Programs & Systems Inc.(a)

    26,053       879,549  

HealthStream Inc.(a)

    44,314       1,066,195  

NextGen Healthcare Inc.(a)(b)

    29,880       511,546  
   

 

 

 
      14,201,664  
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 0.4%  

Papa John’s International Inc.

    29,761       2,853,782  
   

 

 

 
Household Durables — 0.5%            

Helen of Troy Ltd.(a)

    30,240       4,045,810  
   

 

 

 
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Household Products — 1.0%            

Reynolds Consumer Products Inc.

    118,555     $ 3,445,208  

WD-40 Co.(b)

    22,149       3,928,568  
   

 

 

 
      7,373,776  
Insurance — 5.2%            

AMERISAFE Inc.

    35,257       1,606,309  

Axis Capital Holdings Ltd.

    90,819       4,585,451  

Donegal Group Inc., Class A

    32,454       459,549  

Employers Holdings Inc.

    44,651       1,773,091  

Enstar Group Ltd.(a)

    21,601       4,275,270  

Hanover Insurance Group Inc. (The)

    63,277       8,635,412  

Mercury General Corp.

    53,838       2,257,427  

ProAssurance Corp.(b)

    58,737       1,299,850  

RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd.

    27,219       3,519,689  

Safety Insurance Group Inc.

    23,736       2,054,351  

Selective Insurance Group Inc.

    37,296       2,903,867  

White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd.

    5,645       6,996,582  
   

 

 

 
        40,366,848  
Interactive Media & Services — 0.3%            

Ziff Davis Inc.(a)

    30,253       2,477,418  
   

 

 

 
IT Services — 3.1%            

Cass Information Systems Inc.

    12,637       460,745  

CSG Systems International Inc.(b)

    61,440       4,008,960  

EVERTEC Inc.

    71,029       2,769,421  

ExlService Holdings Inc.(a)

    5,494       925,025  

Hackett Group Inc. (The)(b)

    45,102       945,789  

International Money Express Inc.(a)

    38,939       936,093  

Maximus Inc.

    107,489       7,185,640  

Switch Inc., Class A

    179,695       6,075,488  

Tucows Inc., Class A(a)(b)

    15,578       720,794  
   

 

 

 
      24,027,955  
Leisure Products — 0.6%            

Johnson Outdoors Inc., Class A

    6,474       435,765  

Mattel Inc.(a)(b)

    95,148       2,207,434  

Sturm Ruger & Co. Inc.

    32,704       2,162,715  
   

 

 

 
      4,805,914  
Machinery — 1.3%            

Graco Inc.

    83,097       5,580,795  

Toro Co. (The)

    51,782       4,452,734  
   

 

 

 
      10,033,529  
Media — 1.2%            

John Wiley & Sons Inc., Class A

    41,119       2,147,234  

New York Times Co. (The), Class A

    103,349       3,302,001  

Scholastic Corp., NVS

    55,002       2,588,944  

TEGNA Inc.

    30,945       647,988  

WideOpenWest Inc.(a)(b)

    25,531       469,260  
   

 

 

 
      9,155,427  
Metals & Mining — 2.1%            

McEwen Mining Inc., NVS(b)

    71,985       280,024  

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.

    18,202       3,462,930  

Royal Gold Inc.(b)

    100,832       10,564,169  

Warrior Met Coal Inc.

    53,600       1,711,448  
   

 

 

 
      16,018,571  
Mortgage Real Estate Investment — 2.5%  

AGNC Investment Corp.

    806,270       10,167,065  

ARMOUR Residential REIT Inc.

    175,637       1,382,263  

Broadmark Realty Capital Inc.

    242,551       1,840,962  

Dynex Capital Inc.

    67,858       1,140,015  
Security   Shares     Value  
Mortgage Real Estate Investment (continued)  

Ellington Financial Inc.

    98,327     $ 1,578,148  

Franklin BSP Realty Trust Inc.

    79,026       1,213,049  

New York Mortgage Trust Inc.

    498,963       1,566,744  
   

 

 

 
      18,888,246  
Multi-Utilities — 1.2%            

Avista Corp.

    113,063       4,778,042  

NorthWestern Corp.

    81,264       4,506,089  
   

 

 

 
      9,284,131  
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 1.1%            

Enviva Inc.

    61,755       4,300,001  

Hess Midstream LP

    79,077       2,405,522  

Kimbell Royalty Partners LP

    75,367       1,343,040  
   

 

 

 
      8,048,563  
Personal Products — 0.1%            

USANA Health Sciences Inc.(a)

    14,101       981,712  
   

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals — 3.5%            

Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Inc.(a)

    71,602       2,677,199  

Cara Therapeutics Inc.(a)(b)

    44,754       391,150  

Collegium Pharmaceutical Inc.(a)

    60,736       1,044,052  

Corcept Therapeutics Inc.(a)(b)

    118,720       3,402,515  

Innoviva Inc.(a)

    116,270       1,667,312  

Organon & Co.

    14,936       473,770  

Pacira BioSciences Inc.(a)

    25,121       1,420,844  

Perrigo Co. PLC

    87,187       3,650,520  

Phibro Animal Health Corp., Class A

    21,366       418,133  

Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc.(a)

    94,266       5,685,182  

Roivant Sciences Ltd.(a)(b)

    446,603       1,777,480  

SIGA Technologies Inc.

    83,383       1,433,354  

Supernus Pharmaceuticals Inc.(a)

    51,414       1,632,394  

Theravance Biopharma Inc.(a)

    84,374       741,647  

Tricida Inc.(a)(b)

    38,119       349,170  
   

 

 

 
      26,764,722  
Professional Services — 3.0%            

CACI International Inc., Class A(a)(b)

    13,048       3,944,280  

CBIZ Inc.(a)

    83,871       3,826,195  

Dun & Bradstreet Holdings Inc.(a)(b)

    139,822       2,203,595  

Exponent Inc.

    12,458       1,251,904  

FTI Consulting Inc.(a)

    60,119       9,833,064  

Heidrick & Struggles International Inc.

    13,239       412,262  

ManTech International Corp./VA, Class A

    19,680       1,885,738  
   

 

 

 
      23,357,038  
Real Estate Management & Development — 0.2%  

Five Point Holdings LLC, Class A(a)(b)

    101,772       429,478  

FRP Holdings Inc.(a)(b)

    11,649       687,291  

Tejon Ranch Co.(a)

    40,674       671,934  
   

 

 

 
      1,788,703  
Road & Rail — 2.9%            

Heartland Express Inc.

    110,404       1,753,215  

Landstar System Inc.

    66,728       10,448,270  

Marten Transport Ltd.

    123,937       2,672,082  

Schneider National Inc., Class B(b)

    105,921       2,682,979  

Werner Enterprises Inc.

    110,425       4,854,283  
   

 

 

 
        22,410,829  
Software — 2.8%            

Aspen Technology Inc.(a)

    2,069       422,262  

Box Inc., Class A(a)

    33,964       965,936  

CommVault Systems Inc.(a)

    21,635       1,213,507  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Software (continued)            

Dolby Laboratories Inc., Class A

    88,853     $ 6,877,222  

Envestnet Inc.(a)

    12,568       732,337  

InterDigital Inc.

    28,889       1,773,496  

Progress Software Corp.

    27,888       1,309,621  

Qualys Inc.(a)

    8,498       1,039,476  

SPS Commerce Inc.(a)

    10,728       1,284,785  

Verint Systems Inc.(a)

    122,388       5,589,460  
   

 

 

 
      21,208,102  
Specialty Retail — 2.1%            

Arko Corp.

    87,333       797,350  

AutoNation Inc.(a)

    8,722       1,035,650  

Monro Inc.

    10,114       507,217  

Murphy USA Inc.

    41,718       11,862,931  

Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings Inc.(a)

    42,246       416,546  

Winmark Corp.

    5,655       1,256,258  
   

 

 

 
        15,875,952  
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods — 0.2%            

Columbia Sportswear Co.

    24,497       1,813,023  
   

 

 

 
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance — 1.3%            

Capitol Federal Financial Inc.

    146,472       1,404,666  

Columbia Financial Inc.(a)

    72,864       1,482,054  

Hingham Institution For Savings (The)

    2,796       810,868  

Kearny Financial Corp./MD

    129,567       1,517,229  

Northfield Bancorp. Inc.

    79,793       1,174,553  

PennyMac Financial Services Inc.

    17,982       985,234  

TFS Financial Corp.

    107,749       1,578,523  

Waterstone Financial Inc.

    40,837       761,610  
   

 

 

 
      9,714,737  
Trading Companies & Distributors — 1.5%            

McGrath RentCorp

    6,578       554,920  

MSC Industrial Direct Co. Inc., Class A

    40,735       3,367,155  

Watsco Inc.

    28,162       7,714,980  
   

 

 

 
      11,637,055  
Water Utilities — 1.5%            

American States Water Co.

    66,078       5,760,019  
Security   Shares     Value  
Water Utilities (continued)            

California Water Service Group

    78,340     $ 4,706,667  

SJW Group

    19,506       1,280,764  
   

 

 

 
      11,747,450  
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 0.6%  

Shenandoah Telecommunications Co.

    89,173       1,988,558  

Telephone and Data Systems Inc.

    98,366       1,555,166  

United States Cellular Corp.(a)

    30,710       899,496  
   

 

 

 
      4,443,220  
   

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments — 99.8%
(Cost: $724,113,330)

      768,566,056  
   

 

 

 

Short-Term Securities

   
Money Market Funds — 4.1%            

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares, 1.93%(d)(e)(f)

    29,775,868       29,772,890  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 1.81%(d)(e)

    1,800,000       1,800,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Securities — 4.1%
(Cost: $31,568,102)

      31,572,890  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities — 103.9%
(Cost: $755,681,432)

      800,138,946  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (3.9)%

 

    (29,971,020
   

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

    $ 770,167,926  
   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Non-income producing security.

(b) 

All or a portion of this security is on loan.

(c) 

Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

(d) 

Affiliate of the Fund.

(e) 

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

(f) 

All or a portion of this security was purchased with the cash collateral from loaned securities.

 

 

Affiliates

Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended July 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

                   
Affiliated Issuer   Value at
07/31/21
    Purchases
at Cost
    Proceeds
from Sale
    Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Value at
07/31/22
    Shares
Held at
07/31/22
    Income    

Capital

Gain
Distributions
from
Underlying
Funds

 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares

  $ 21,934,459     $ 7,853,182 (a)    $     $ (11,341   $ (3,410   $ 29,772,890       29,775,868     $ 735,846 (b)    $  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares

    1,550,000       250,000 (a)                         1,800,000       1,800,000       6,148        
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 
        $ (11,341   $ (3,410   $ 31,572,890       $ 741,994     $  
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Represents net amount purchased (sold).

 
  (b) 

All or a portion represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Futures Contracts

 

 

 
Description    Number of
Contracts
     Expiration
Date
     Notional
Amount
(000)
     Value/
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

 

 

Long Contracts

           

Dow Jones US Real Estate Index

     13        09/16/22      $ 504      $ 25,158  

S&P Mid 400 E-Mini Index

     4        09/16/22        1,006        80,817  
           

 

 

 
            $ 105,975  
           

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

 

 
     Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
     Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Interest
Rate
Contracts
     Other
Contracts
     Total  

 

 

Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments

                    

Futures contracts

                    

Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(a)

   $      $      $ 105,975      $      $      $      $ 105,975  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss).

 

For the period ended July 31, 2022, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

 

 
     Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
     Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Interest
Rate
Contracts
     Other
Contracts
     Total  

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from

                    

Futures contracts

   $      $      $ (147,039    $      $      $      $ (147,039
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on

                    

Futures contracts

   $      $      $ 107,059      $      $      $      $ 107,059  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

   

Futures contracts

 

Average notional value of contracts — long

  $1,670,218    

For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

C H E D U L E    O F    N V E S T  M E N T S

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF

 

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End (continued)

The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.

 

 

 
     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

 

 

Investments

                 

Assets

                 

Common Stocks

   $ 768,536,214        $        $ 29,842        $ 768,566,056  

Money Market Funds

     31,572,890                            31,572,890  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $ 800,109,104        $             —        $     29,842        $ 800,138,946  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments(a)

                 

Assets

                 

Futures Contracts

   $ 105,975        $        $        $ 105,975  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts. Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities

July 31, 2022

 

   

iShares

MSCI EAFE Min

Vol Factor ETF

   

iShares

MSCI USA
Small-Cap

Min Vol

Factor ETF

 

 

 

ASSETS

   

Investments, at value — unaffiliated(a)(b)

  $ 5,892,423,908     $ 768,566,056  

Investments, at value — affiliated(c)

    3,740,113       31,572,890  

Cash

    20,848       33,849  

Foreign currency, at value(d)

    10,013,074        

Cash pledged for futures contracts

    39,000       99,000  

Foreign currency collateral pledged for futures contracts(e)

    2,234,983        

Receivables:

   

Investments sold

          1,643,496  

Securities lending income — affiliated

          118,329  

Variation margin on futures contracts

    423,678       16,272  

Dividends — unaffiliated

    9,455,946       387,064  

Dividends — affiliated

    1,109       2,583  

Tax reclaims

    19,324,524        
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

 

 

 

 

5,937,677,183

 

 

 

 

 

 

802,439,539

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

   

Collateral on securities loaned, at value

    2,715,285       29,802,161  

Payables:

   

Investments purchased

    307       1,712,340  

Due to broker

          630,523  

Investment advisory fees

    986,634       126,589  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

 

 

 

 

3,702,226

 

 

 

 

 

 

32,271,613

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

  $ 5,933,974,957     $ 770,167,926  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF

   

Paid-in capital

  $ 6,974,590,903     $ 816,254,475  

Accumulated loss

    (1,040,615,946     (46,086,549
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

 

 

$

 

5,933,974,957

 

 

 

 

$

 

770,167,926

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE

   

Shares outstanding

    90,300,000       21,450,000  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value

 

 

$

 

65.71

 

 

 

 

$

 

35.91

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares authorized

 

 

 

 

Unlimited

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unlimited

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Par value

 

 

 

 

None

 

 

 

 

 

 

None

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

(a) Investments, at cost — unaffiliated

  $ 6,130,648,672     $ 724,113,330  

(b) Securities loaned, at value

  $ 2,550,539     $ 29,049,106  

(c)  Investments, at cost — affiliated

  $ 3,739,450     $ 31,568,102  

(d) Foreign currency, at cost

  $ 9,719,106     $  

(e) Foreign currency collateral pledged, at cost

  $ 2,424,125     $  

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

F I N A N C I A L    S T A T E M E N T S

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Statements of Operations

Year Ended July 31, 2022

 

   

iShares

MSCI EAFE Min

Vol Factor ETF

 

 

 

   


iShares

MSCI USA
Small-Cap

Min Vol

Factor ETF

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT INCOME

   

Dividends — unaffiliated

  $ 206,805,622     $ 11,157,327  

Dividends — affiliated

    14,880       7,666  

Securities lending income — affiliated — net

    102,170       734,328  

Other income — unaffiliated

    538        

Foreign taxes withheld

    (16,865,582      

Foreign withholding tax claims

    928,649        
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment income

    190,986,277       11,899,321  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

EXPENSES

   

Investment advisory fees

    23,627,412       1,614,284  

Professional fees

    93,136       217  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

    23,720,548       1,614,501  

Less:

   

Investment advisory fees waived

    (8,804,453      
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived

    14,916,095       1,614,501  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

    176,070,182       10,284,820  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

   

Net realized gain (loss) from:

   

Investments — unaffiliated

    (119,347,608     (32,265,007

Investments — affiliated

    401       (11,341

In-kind redemptions — unaffiliated(a)

    175,413,152       55,797,927  

Futures contracts

    (68,612     (147,039

Foreign currency transactions

    (5,255,054      
 

 

 

   

 

 

 
    50,742,279       23,374,540  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

   

Investments — unaffiliated

    (1,226,209,537     (69,048,274

Investments — affiliated

    (9,110     (3,410

Futures contracts

    1,417,124       107,059  

Foreign currency translations

    (2,222,639      
 

 

 

   

 

 

 
    (1,227,024,162     (68,944,625
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized loss

    (1,176,281,883     (45,570,085
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

  $ (1,000,211,701   $ (35,285,265
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

See Note 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

    iShares
MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF
    iShares
MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF
 
 

 

Year Ended

07/31/22

   

 

Year Ended

07/31/21

   

 

Year Ended
07/31/22

   

 

Year Ended
07/31/21

 

 

 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS

       

OPERATIONS

       

Net investment income

  $ 176,070,182     $ 246,522,047     $ 10,284,820     $ 10,123,303  

Net realized gain

    50,742,279       594,245,233       23,374,540       68,692,615  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (1,227,024,162     765,184,307       (68,944,625     144,296,851  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (1,000,211,701     1,605,951,587       (35,285,265     223,112,769  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS(a)

       

Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders

    (170,963,661     (147,128,455     (10,526,720     (11,362,801
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

       

Net decrease in net assets derived from capital share transactions

    (1,526,195,378     (3,386,673,077     (57,006,388     (168,629,674
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

       

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

    (2,697,370,740     (1,927,849,945     (102,818,373     43,120,294  

Beginning of year

    8,631,345,697       10,559,195,642       872,986,299       829,866,005  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of year

  $ 5,933,974,957     $ 8,631,345,697     $ 770,167,926     $ 872,986,299  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

F I N A N C I A L    S T A T E M E N T S

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Financial Highlights

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

    iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF  
   

 

Year Ended
07/31/22

   

 

Year Ended
07/31/21

   

 

Year Ended
07/31/20

   

 

Year Ended
07/31/19

   

 

Year Ended
07/31/18

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 77.27     $ 66.79     $ 71.90     $ 72.92     $ 70.34  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

    1.72 (b)       1.79       1.86       2.15       2.15  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(c)

    (11.54     9.96       (4.26     (1.01     2.28  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (9.82     11.75       (2.40     1.14       4.43  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions from net investment income(d)

    (1.74     (1.27     (2.71     (2.16     (1.85
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 65.71     $ 77.27     $ 66.79     $ 71.90     $ 72.92  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return(e)

         

Based on net asset value

    (12.76 )%(b)      17.61     (3.51 )%      1.68     6.36
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets(f)

         

Total expenses

    0.32     0.32     0.32     0.32     0.31
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived

    0.20     0.20     0.20     0.20     0.20
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses excluding professional fees for foreign withholding tax claims

    0.32     0.32     N/A       0.32     N/A  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

    2.36 %(b)       2.48     2.65     3.04     2.96
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

         

Net assets, end of year (000)

  $ 5,933,975     $ 8,631,346     $ 10,559,196     $ 11,295,536     $ 8,852,315  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate(g)

    23     25     23     22     23
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

(b) 

Reflects the one-time, positive effect of foreign withholding tax claims, net of the associated professional fees, which resulted in the following increases for the year ended July 31, 2022:

Net investment income per share by $0.01.

Total return by 0.02%.

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets by 0.01%.

(c) 

The amounts reported for a share outstanding may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses in securities for the fiscal period due to the timing of capital share transactions in relation to the fluctuating market values of the Fund’s underlying securities.

(d) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

(e) 

Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

(f)

Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

(g) 

Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

    iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF
 

 

 

 
   

 

Year Ended
07/31/22

   

 

Year Ended
07/31/21

   

 

Year Ended
07/31/20

   

 

Year Ended
07/31/19

   

 

Year Ended
07/31/18

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 37.96        $ 29.91        $ 34.10        $ 31.53        $ 27.82  
   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

      0.47          0.40          0.54          0.60          0.52  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(b)

      (2.04        8.09          (4.17        2.48          3.66  
   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

      (1.57        8.49          (3.63        3.08          4.18  
   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Distributions from net investment income(c)

      (0.48        (0.44        (0.56        (0.51        (0.47
   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 35.91        $ 37.96        $ 29.91        $ 34.10        $ 31.53  
   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total Return(d)

                       

Based on net asset value

      (4.17 )%         28.66        (10.73 )%         9.91        15.19
   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets(e)

                       

Total expenses

      0.20        0.20        0.20        0.20        0.20
   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net investment income

      1.27        1.16        1.72        1.85        1.76
   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

                       

Net assets, end of period (000)

    $ 770,168        $ 872,986        $ 829,866        $ 211,435        $ 39,418  
   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

      51        50        43        48        47
   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

(b)

The amounts reported for a share outstanding may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses in securities for the fiscal period due to the timing of capital share transactions in relation to the fluctuating market values of the Fund’s underlying securities.

(c)

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

(d)

Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

(e)

Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

(f)

Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

1.

ORGANIZATION

iShares Trust (the “Trust”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and is authorized to have multiple series or portfolios.

These financial statements relate only to the following funds (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”):

 

iShares ETF   Diversification
Classification
 

MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor

    Diversified  

MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor

    Diversified  

 

2.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), which may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Each Fund is considered an investment company under U.S. GAAP and follows the accounting and reporting guidance applicable to investment companies. Below is a summary of significant accounting policies:

Investment Transactions and Income Recognition: For financial reporting purposes, investment transactions are recorded on the dates the transactions are executed. Realized gains and losses on investment transactions are determined using the specific identification method. Dividend income and capital gain distributions, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date at fair value. Dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed are subsequently recorded when the Funds are informed of the ex-dividend date. Under the applicable foreign tax laws, a withholding tax at various rates may be imposed on capital gains, dividends and interest. Upon notification from issuers or as estimated by management, a portion of the dividend income received from a real estate investment trust may be redesignated as a reduction of cost of the related investment and/or realized gain.

Foreign Currency Translation: Each Fund’s books and records are maintained in U.S. dollars. Securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars using prevailing market rates as quoted by one or more data service providers. Purchases and sales of investments are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Generally, when the U.S. dollar rises in value against a foreign currency, the investments denominated in that currency will lose value; the opposite effect occurs if the U.S. dollar falls in relative value.

Each Fund does not isolate the effect of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates from the effect of fluctuations in the market prices of investments for financial reporting purposes. Accordingly, the effects of changes in exchange rates on investments are not segregated in the Statements of Operations from the effects of changes in market prices of those investments, but are included as a component of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investments. Each Fund reports realized currency gains (losses) on foreign currency related transactions as components of net realized gain (loss) for financial reporting purposes, whereas such components are generally treated as ordinary income for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

Foreign Taxes: Certain Funds may be subject to foreign taxes (a portion of which may be reclaimable) on income, stock dividends, capital gains on investments, or certain foreign currency transactions. All foreign taxes are recorded in accordance with the applicable foreign tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign jurisdictions in which each Fund invests. These foreign taxes, if any, are paid by each Fund and are reflected in its Statements of Operations as follows: foreign taxes withheld at source are presented as a reduction of income, foreign taxes on securities lending income are presented as a reduction of securities lending income, foreign taxes on stock dividends are presented as “Other foreign taxes”, and foreign taxes on capital gains from sales of investments and foreign taxes on foreign currency transactions are included in their respective net realized gain (loss) categories. Foreign taxes payable or deferred as of July 31, 2022, if any, are disclosed in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

The Funds file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. The Funds may record a reclaim receivable based on collectability, which includes factors such as the jurisdiction’s applicable laws, payment history and market convention. The Statements of Operations includes tax reclaims recorded as well as professional and other fees, if any, associated with recovery of foreign withholding taxes.

Collateralization: If required by an exchange or counterparty agreement, the Funds may be required to deliver/deposit cash and/or securities to/with an exchange, or broker-dealer or custodian as collateral for certain investments.

In-kind Redemptions: For financial reporting purposes, in-kind redemptions are treated as sales of securities resulting in realized capital gains or losses to the Funds. Because such gains or losses are not taxable to the Funds and are not distributed to existing Fund shareholders, the gains or losses are reclassified from accumulated net realized gain (loss) to paid-in capital at the end of the Funds’ tax year. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or net asset value (“NAV”) per share.

Distributions: Dividends and distributions paid by each Fund are recorded on the ex-dividend dates. Distributions are determined on a tax basis and may differ from net investment income and net realized capital gains for financial reporting purposes. Dividends and distributions are paid in U.S. dollars and cannot be automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Funds. The character and timing of distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP.

 

 

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Indemnifications: In the normal course of business, each Fund enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations that provide general indemnification. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown because it involves future potential claims against the Funds, which cannot be predicted with any certainty.

 

3.

INVESTMENT VALUATION AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Investment Valuation Policies: Each Fund’s investments are valued at fair value (also referred to as “market value” within the financial statements) each day that the Fund’s listing exchange is open and, for financial reporting purposes, as of the report date. U.S. GAAP defines fair value as the price a fund would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Each Fund determines the fair values of its financial instruments using various independent dealers or pricing services under policies approved by the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board”). If a security’s market price is not readily available or does not otherwise accurately represent the fair value of the security, the security will be valued in accordance with a policy approved by the Board as reflecting fair value. The BlackRock Global Valuation Methodologies Committee (the “Global Valuation Committee”) is the committee formed by management to develop global pricing policies and procedures and to oversee the pricing function for all financial instruments.

Fair Value Inputs and Methodologies: The following methods and inputs are used to establish the fair value of each Fund’s assets and liabilities:

 

   

Equity investments traded on a recognized securities exchange are valued at that day’s official closing price, as applicable, on the exchange where the stock is primarily traded. Equity investments traded on a recognized exchange for which there were no sales on that day are valued at the last traded price.

 

   

Investments in open-end U.S. mutual funds (including money market funds) are valued at that day’s published NAV.

 

   

Futures contracts are valued based on that day’s last reported settlement or trade price on the exchange where the contract is traded.

Generally, trading in foreign instruments is substantially completed each day at various times prior to the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). Each business day, the Funds use current market factors supplied by independent pricing services to value certain foreign instruments (“Systematic Fair Value Price”). The Systematic Fair Value Price is designed to value such foreign securities at fair value as of the close of trading on the NYSE, which follows the close of the local markets.

If events (e.g., market volatility, company announcement or a natural disaster) occur that are expected to materially affect the value of such investment, or in the event that application of these methods of valuation results in a price for an investment that is deemed not to be representative of the market value of such investment, or if a price is not available, the investment will be valued by the Global Valuation Committee, in accordance with a policy approved by the Board as reflecting fair value (“Fair Valued Investments”). The fair valuation approaches that may be used by the Global Valuation Committee include market approach, income approach and cost approach. Valuation techniques such as discounted cash flow, use of market comparables and matrix pricing are types of valuation approaches and are typically used in determining fair value. When determining the price for Fair Valued Investments, the Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate, seeks to determine the price that each Fund might reasonably expect to receive or pay from the current sale or purchase of that asset or liability in an arm’s-length transaction. Fair value determinations shall be based upon all available factors that the Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate, deems relevant and consistent with the principles of fair value measurement. The pricing of all Fair Valued Investments is subsequently reported to the Board or a committee thereof on a quarterly basis.

Fair value pricing could result in a difference between the prices used to calculate a fund’s NAV and the prices used by the fund’s underlying index, which in turn could result in a difference between the fund’s performance and the performance of the fund’s underlying index.

Fair Value Hierarchy: Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. These inputs to valuation techniques are categorized into a fair value hierarchy consisting of three broad levels for financial reporting purposes as follows:

 

   

Level 1 – Unadjusted price quotations in active markets/exchanges for identical assets or liabilities that each Fund has the ability to access;

 

   

Level 2 – Other observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market-corroborated inputs); and

 

   

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available, (including the Global Valuation Committee’s assumptions used in determining the fair value of financial instruments).

The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the fair value hierarchy classification is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Investments classified within Level 3 have significant unobservable inputs used by the Global Valuation Committee in determining the price for Fair Valued Investments. Level 3 investments include equity or debt issued by privately held companies or funds that may not have a secondary market and/or may have a limited number of investors. The categorization of a value determined for financial instruments is based on the pricing transparency of the financial instruments and is not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities.

 

 

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4.

SECURITIES AND OTHER INVESTMENTS

Securities Lending: Each Fund may lend its securities to approved borrowers, such as brokers, dealers and other financial institutions. The borrower pledges and maintains with the Fund collateral consisting of cash, an irrevocable letter of credit issued by an approved bank, or securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government. The initial collateral received by each Fund is required to have a value of at least 102% of the current market value of the loaned securities for securities traded on U.S. exchanges and a value of at least 105% for all other securities. The collateral is maintained thereafter at a value equal to at least 100% of the current value of the securities on loan. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of each business day of the Fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Fund or excess collateral is returned by the Fund, on the next business day. During the term of the loan, each Fund is entitled to all distributions made on or in respect of the loaned securities but does not receive interest income on securities received as collateral. Loans of securities are terminable at any time and the borrower, after notice, is required to return borrowed securities within the standard time period for settlement of securities transactions.

As of period end, any securities on loan were collateralized by cash and/or U.S. Government obligations. Cash collateral invested in money market funds managed by BlackRock Fund Advisors (“BFA”), the Funds’ investment adviser, or its affiliates is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments. Any non-cash collateral received cannot be sold, re-invested or pledged by the Fund, except in the event of borrower default. The securities on loan, if any, are also disclosed in each Fund’s Schedule of Investments. The market value of any securities on loan and the value of any related cash collateral are disclosed in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Securities lending transactions are entered into by the Funds under Master Securities Lending Agreements (each, an “MSLA”) which provide the right, in the event of default (including bankruptcy or insolvency) for the non-defaulting party to liquidate the collateral and calculate a net exposure to the defaulting party or request additional collateral. In the event that a borrower defaults, the Funds, as lender, would offset the market value of the collateral received against the market value of the securities loaned. When the value of the collateral is greater than that of the market value of the securities loaned, the lender is left with a net amount payable to the defaulting party. However, bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against such a right of offset in the event of an MSLA counterparty’s bankruptcy or insolvency. Under the MSLA, absent an event of default, the borrower can resell or re-pledge the loaned securities, and the Funds can reinvest cash collateral received in connection with loaned securities. Upon an event of default, the parties’ obligations to return the securities or collateral to the other party are extinguished, and the parties can resell or re-pledge the loaned securities or the collateral received in connection with the loaned securities in order to satisfy the defaulting party’s net payment obligation for all transactions under the MSLA. The defaulting party remains liable for any deficiency.

As of period end, the following table is a summary of the securities on loan by counterparty which are subject to offset under an MSLA:

 

 

iShares ETF and Counterparty

 

 

 

 

Securities Loaned
at Value

 

 
 

  

 

 

 

Cash Collateral
Received

 

 
(a)  

 

 

 

 

Non-Cash Collateral
Received, at Fair Value

 

 
(a) 

 

 

 

 

Net Amount

 

 

MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor

        

BofA Securities, Inc.

  $ 217,634      $ (217,634   $     $  

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC

    2,257,485        (2,257,485            

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC

    65,916        (65,916            

Morgan Stanley

    9,504        (9,504            
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 2,550,539      $ (2,550,539   $     $  
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor

        

Barclays Bank PLC

  $ 1,245,950      $ (1,245,950   $     $  

BNP Paribas Prime Brokerage International Ltd.

    3,164,734        (3,164,734            

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.

    466,440        (466,440            

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC

    178,805        (178,805            

HSBC Bank PLC

    2,294,954        (2,294,954            

ING Financial Markets LLC

    393,660        (393,660            

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC

    3,108,863        (3,108,863            

Jefferies LLC

    1,718,660        (1,718,660            

Morgan Stanley

    11,719,388        (11,719,388            

Toronto-Dominion Bank

    849,405        (849,405            

UBS AG

    416,046        (416,046            

UBS Securities LLC

    2,116,477        (2,116,477            

Wells Fargo Bank N.A.

    957,184        (957,184            

Wells Fargo Securities LLC

    418,540        (418,540            
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 29,049,106      $ (29,049,106   $     $  
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Collateral received in excess of the market value of securities on loan is not presented in this table. The total cash collateral received by each Fund is disclosed in the Fund’s statement of assets and liabilities.

 

The risks of securities lending include the risk that the borrower may not provide additional collateral when required or may not return the securities when due. To mitigate these risks, each Fund benefits from a borrower default indemnity provided by BlackRock, Inc. (“BlackRock”). BlackRock’s indemnity allows for full replacement of the securities loaned to the extent the collateral received does not cover the value of the securities loaned in the event of borrower default. Each Fund could incur a loss if the value of an investment purchased with cash collateral falls below the market value of the loaned securities or if the value of an investment purchased with cash collateral falls below the value of the original cash collateral received. Such losses are borne entirely by each Fund.

 

 

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5.

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Futures Contracts: Futures contracts are purchased or sold to gain exposure to, or manage exposure to, changes in interest rates (interest rate risk) and changes in the value of equity securities (equity risk) or foreign currencies (foreign currency exchange rate risk).

Futures contracts are exchange-traded agreements between the Funds and a counterparty to buy or sell a specific quantity of an underlying instrument at a specified price and on a specified date. Depending on the terms of a contract, it is settled either through physical delivery of the underlying instrument on the settlement date or by payment of a cash amount on the settlement date. Upon entering into a futures contract, the Funds are required to deposit initial margin with the broker in the form of cash or securities in an amount that varies depending on a contract’s size and risk profile. The initial margin deposit must then be maintained at an established level over the life of the contract. Amounts pledged, which are considered restricted, are included in cash pledged for futures contracts in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Securities deposited as initial margin are designated in the Schedule of Investments and cash deposited, if any, are shown as cash pledged for futures contracts in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Pursuant to the contract, the Funds agree to receive from or pay to the broker an amount of cash equal to the daily fluctuation in market value of the contract (“variation margin”). Variation margin is recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and, if any, shown as variation margin receivable (or payable) on futures contracts in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. When the contract is closed, a realized gain or loss is recorded in the Statements of Operations equal to the difference between the notional amount of the contract at the time it was opened and the notional amount at the time it was closed. The use of futures contracts involves the risk of an imperfect correlation in the movements in the price of futures contracts and interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates or underlying assets.

 

6.

INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Investment Advisory Fees: Pursuant to an Investment Advisory Agreement with the Trust, BFA manages the investment of each Fund’s assets. BFA is a California corporation indirectly owned by BlackRock. Under the Investment Advisory Agreement, BFA is responsible for substantially all expenses of the Funds, except (i) interest and taxes; (ii) brokerage commissions and other expenses connected with the execution of portfolio transactions; (iii) distribution fees; (iv) the advisory fee payable to BFA; and (v) litigation expenses and any extraordinary expenses (in each case as determined by a majority of the independent trustees).

For its investment advisory services to the iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF, BFA is entitled to an annual investment advisory fee, accrued daily and paid monthly by the Fund, based on the Fund’s allocable portion of the aggregate of the average daily net assets of the Fund and certain other iShares funds, as follows:

 

 

Aggregate Average Daily Net Assets

 

 

 

Investment Advisory Fees

 

 

First $30 billion

    0.350

Over $30 billion, up to and including $60 billion

    0.320  

Over $60 billion, up to and including $90 billion

    0.280  

Over $90 billion, up to and including $120 billion

    0.252  

Over $120 billion, up to and including $150 billion

    0.227  

Over $150 billion

    0.204  

For its investment advisory services to the iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF, BFA is entitled to an annual investment advisory fee of 0.20%, accrued daily and paid monthly by the Fund, based on the average daily net assets of the Fund.

Expense Waivers: The total of the investment advisory fee and any other fund expenses is a fund’s total annual operating expenses. For the iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF, BFA has contractually agreed to waive a portion of its investment advisory fee for the Fund through November 30, 2026 in order to limit the Fund’s total annual operating expenses after fee waiver to 0.20% of average daily net assets.

This amount is included in investment advisory fees waived in the Statements of Operations. For the year ended July 31, 2022, the amounts waived in investment advisory fees pursuant to this arrangement were as follows:

 

 

iShares ETF

 

 

 

Amounts waived 

 

 

MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor

  $ 8,804,453   

Distributor: BlackRock Investments, LLC (“BRIL”), an affiliate of BFA, is the distributor for each Fund. Pursuant to the distribution agreement, BFA is responsible for any fees or expenses for distribution services provided to the Funds.

ETF Servicing Fees: iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF has entered into an ETF Services Agreement with BRIL to perform certain order processing, Authorized Participant communications, and related services in connection with the issuance and redemption of Creation Units (“ETF Services”). BRIL is entitled to a transaction fee from Authorized Participants on each creation or redemption order for the ETF Services provided. iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF do not pay BRIL for ETF Services.

Prior to April 25, 2022, ETF Services were performed by State Street Bank and Trust Company.

Securities Lending: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) has issued an exemptive order which permits BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A. (“BTC”), an affiliate of BFA, to serve as securities lending agent for the Funds, subject to applicable conditions. As securities lending agent, BTC bears all operational costs directly related to securities lending, including any custodial costs. Each Fund is responsible for fees in connection with the investment of cash collateral received for

 

 

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securities on loan (the “collateral investment fees”). The cash collateral is invested in a money market fund, BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional or BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, managed by BFA, or its affiliates. However, BTC has agreed to reduce the amount of securities lending income it receives in order to effectively limit the collateral investment fees each Fund bears to an annual rate of 0.04%. The SL Agency Shares of such money market fund will not be subject to a sales load, distribution fee or service fee. The money market fund in which the cash collateral has been invested may, under certain circumstances, impose a liquidity fee of up to 2% of the value redeemed or temporarily restrict redemptions for up to 10 business days during a 90 day period, in the event that the money market fund’s weekly liquid assets fall below certain thresholds.

Securities lending income is equal to the total of income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral, net of fees and other payments to and from borrowers of securities, and less the collateral investment fees. Each Fund retains a portion of securities lending income and remits the remaining portion to BTC as compensation for its services as securities lending agent.

Pursuant to the current securities lending agreement, the iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF (the “Group 1 Fund”), retains 77% of securities lending income (which excludes collateral investment fees) and the amount retained can never be less than 70% of the total of securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees.

Pursuant to the current securities lending agreement, the iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF (the “Group 2 Fund”), retains 82% of securities lending income (which excludes collateral investment fees) and the amount retained can never be less than 70% of the total of securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees.

In addition, commencing the business day following the date that the aggregate securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees generated across all 1940 Act iShares exchange-traded funds (the “iShares ETF Complex”) in a given calendar year exceeds a specified threshold: (1) the Group 1 Fund, pursuant to the securities lending agreement, will retain for the remainder of that calendar year 81% of securities lending income (which excludes collateral investment fees), and the amount retained can never be less than 70% of the total of securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees, and (2) the Group 2 Fund will retain for the remainder of that calendar year 85% of securities lending income (which excludes collateral investment fees), and the amount retained can never be less than 70% of the total of securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees.

Prior to January 1, 2022, the Group 1 Fund retained 77% of securities lending income (which excludes collateral investment fees) and the amount retained was not less than 70% of the total of securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees. The Group 2 Fund retained 82% of securities lending income (which excludes collateral investment fees) and the amount retained was not less than 70% of the total of securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees. In addition, commencing the business day following the date that the aggregate securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees generated across the iShares ETF Complex in a calendar year exceeded a specified threshold: (1) the Group 1 Fund, pursuant to the securities lending agreement, retained for the remainder of that calendar year 81% of securities lending income (which excludes collateral investment fees), and the amount retained could never be less than 70% of the total of securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees, and (2) the Group 2 Fund, pursuant to the securities lending agreement, retained for the remainder of that calendar year 85% of securities lending income (which excludes collateral investment fees), and the amount retained could never be less than 70% of the total of securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees.

The share of securities lending income earned by each Fund is shown as securities lending income – affiliated – net in its Statements of Operations. For the year ended July 31, 2022, the Funds paid BTC the following amounts for securities lending agent services:

 

 

iShares ETF

 

 

 

Fees Paid 
to BTC 

 

 

MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor

  $ 29,719   

MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor

    186,634   

Officers and Trustees: Certain officers and/or trustees of the Trust are officers and/or trustees of BlackRock or its affiliates.

Other Transactions: Cross trading is the buying or selling of portfolio securities between funds to which BFA (or an affiliate) serves as investment adviser. At its regularly scheduled quarterly meetings, the Board reviews such transactions as of the most recent calendar quarter for compliance with the requirements and restrictions set forth by Rule 17a-7.

For the year ended July 31, 2022, transactions executed by the Funds pursuant to Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act were as follows:

 

 

iShares ETF

 

 

 

Purchases

 

 

    

 

Sales

 

    

 

Net Realized
Gain (Loss)

 

 

MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor

  $   304,835,723      $   295,882,278      $   (65,348,109

MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor

    23,651,365        27,341,191        (335,104

Each Fund may invest its positive cash balances in certain money market funds managed by BFA or an affiliate. The income earned on these temporary cash investments is shown as dividends – affiliated in the Statements of Operations.

A fund, in order to improve its portfolio liquidity and its ability to track its underlying index, may invest in shares of other iShares funds that invest in securities in the fund’s underlying index.

 

 

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7.

PURCHASES AND SALES

For the year ended July 31, 2022, purchases and sales of investments, excluding short-term investments and in-kind transactions, were as follows:

 

     
iShares ETF   Purchases      Sales  

MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor

  $   1,709,917,787      $   1,672,158,966  

MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor

    414,345,530        411,449,293  

For the year ended July 31, 2022, in-kind transactions were as follows:

 

     
iShares ETF   In-kind
Purchases
    

In-kind

Sales

 

MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor

  $ 31,417,925      $   1,523,065,596  

MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor

      138,711,391        196,425,803  

 

8.

INCOME TAX INFORMATION

Each Fund is treated as an entity separate from the Trust’s other funds for federal income tax purposes. It is each Fund’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income to its shareholders. Therefore, no U.S. federal income tax provision is required.

Management has analyzed tax laws and regulations and their application to the Funds as of July 31, 2022, inclusive of the open tax return years, and does not believe that there are any uncertain tax positions that require recognition of a tax liability in the Funds’ financial statements.

U.S. GAAP requires that certain components of net assets be adjusted to reflect permanent differences between financial and tax reporting. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or NAV per share. As of July 31, 2022, permanent differences attributable to distributions paid in excess of taxable income and realized gains (losses) from in-kind redemptions were reclassified to the following accounts:

 

     
iShares ETF   Paid-in Capital      Accumulated
Earnings (Loss)
 

MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor

  $     157,205,512      $     (157,205,512

MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor

    55,130,383        (55,130,383

The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:

 

     
iShares ETF   Year Ended
07/31/22
     Year Ended
07/31/21
 

MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor

    

Ordinary income

  $ 170,963,661      $ 147,128,455  
 

 

 

    

 

 

 

MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor

    

Ordinary income

  $ 10,526,720      $ 11,362,801  
 

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of July 31, 2022, the tax components of accumulated net earnings (losses) were as follows:

 

         
iShares ETF    
Undistributed
Ordinary Income
 
 
    

Non-expiring
Capital Loss
Carryforwards
 
 
(a) 
   
Net Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
 
(b) 
    Total  

MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor

  $ 670,740      $  (780,421,361   $ (260,865,325   $ (1,040,615,946

MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor

           (86,817,352     40,730,803       (46,086,549

 

  (a) 

Amounts available to offset future realized capital gains.

 
  (b) 

The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized gains (losses) was attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales, the realization for tax purposes of unrealized gains (losses) on certain futures contracts, the timing and recognition of partnership income, the characterization of corporate actions and the realization for tax purposes of unrealized gains on investments in passive foreign investment companies.

 

A fund may own shares in certain foreign investment entities, referred to, under U.S. tax law, as “passive foreign investment companies.” Such fund may elect to mark-to-market annually the shares of each passive foreign investment company and would be required to distribute to shareholders any such marked-to-market gains.

 

 

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As of July 31, 2022, gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on cost of investments (including short positions and derivatives, if any) for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

         
iShares ETF     Tax Cost       
Gross Unrealized
Appreciation
 
 
    
Gross Unrealized
Depreciation
 
 
   

Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
 
 

MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor

  $   6,156,283,565      $ 516,372,512      $ (776,183,878   $ (259,811,366

MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor

    759,408,143        83,935,244        (43,204,441     40,730,803  

 

9.

PRINCIPAL RISKS

In the normal course of business, each Fund invests in securities or other instruments and may enter into certain transactions, and such activities subject the Fund to various risks, including, among others, fluctuations in the market (market risk) or failure of an issuer to meet all of its obligations. The value of securities or other instruments may also be affected by various factors, including, without limitation: (i) the general economy; (ii) the overall market as well as local, regional or global political and/or social instability; (iii) regulation, taxation or international tax treaties between various countries; or (iv) currency, interest rate or price fluctuations. Local, regional or global events such as war, acts of terrorism, the spread of infectious illness or other public health issues, recessions, or other events could have a significant impact on the Funds and their investments. Each Fund’s prospectus provides details of the risks to which the Fund is subject.

BFA uses a “passive” or index approach to try to achieve each Fund’s investment objective following the securities included in its underlying index during upturns as well as downturns. BFA does not take steps to reduce market exposure or to lessen the effects of a declining market. Divergence from the underlying index and the composition of the portfolio is monitored by BFA.

The Funds may be exposed to additional risks when reinvesting cash collateral in money market funds that do not seek to maintain a stable NAV per share of $1.00, which may be subject to redemption gates or liquidity fees under certain circumstances.

Market Risk: An outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus has developed into a global pandemic and has resulted in closing borders, quarantines, disruptions to supply chains and customer activity, as well as general concern and uncertainty. The impact of this pandemic, and other global health crises that may arise in the future, could affect the economies of many nations, individual companies and the market in general in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen at the present time. This pandemic may result in substantial market volatility and may adversely impact the prices and liquidity of a fund’s investments. Although vaccines have been developed and approved for use by various governments, the duration of this pandemic and its effects cannot be determined with certainty.

Valuation Risk: The market values of equities, such as common stocks and preferred securities or equity related investments, such as futures and options, may decline due to general market conditions which are not specifically related to a particular company. They may also decline due to factors which affect a particular industry or industries. A fund may invest in illiquid investments. An illiquid investment is any investment that a fund reasonably expects cannot be sold or disposed of in current market conditions in seven calendar days or less without the sale or disposition significantly changing the market value of the investment. A fund may experience difficulty in selling illiquid investments in a timely manner at the price that it believes the investments are worth. Prices may fluctuate widely over short or extended periods in response to company, market or economic news. Markets also tend to move in cycles, with periods of rising and falling prices. This volatility may cause a fund’s NAV to experience significant increases or decreases over short periods of time. If there is a general decline in the securities and other markets, the NAV of a fund may lose value, regardless of the individual results of the securities and other instruments in which a fund invests.

Counterparty Credit Risk: The Funds may be exposed to counterparty credit risk, or the risk that an entity may fail to or be unable to perform on its commitments related to unsettled or open transactions, including making timely interest and/or principal payments or otherwise honoring its obligations. The Funds manage counterparty credit risk by entering into transactions only with counterparties that the Manager believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. Financial assets, which potentially expose the Funds to market, issuer and counterparty credit risks, consist principally of financial instruments and receivables due from counterparties. The extent of the Funds’ exposure to market, issuer and counterparty credit risks with respect to these financial assets is approximately their value recorded in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, less any collateral held by the Funds.

A derivative contract may suffer a mark-to-market loss if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the market rates or values of the underlying instrument. Losses can also occur if the counterparty does not perform under the contract.

With exchange-traded futures, there is less counterparty credit risk to the Funds since the exchange or clearinghouse, as counterparty to such instruments, guarantees against a possible default. The clearinghouse stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract; therefore, credit risk is limited to failure of the clearinghouse. While offset rights may exist under applicable law, a Fund does not have a contractual right of offset against a clearing broker or clearinghouse in the event of a default (including the bankruptcy or insolvency). Additionally, credit risk exists in exchange-traded futures with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a clearing broker’s customer accounts. While clearing brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a clearing broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the clearing broker for all its clients, typically the shortfall would be allocated on a pro rata basis across all the clearing broker’s customers, potentially resulting in losses to the Funds.

Concentration Risk: A diversified portfolio, where this is appropriate and consistent with a fund’s objectives, minimizes the risk that a price change of a particular investment will have a material impact on the NAV of a fund. The investment concentrations within each Fund’s portfolio are disclosed in its Schedule of Investments.

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)

 

Certain Funds invest a significant portion of their assets in issuers located in a single country or a limited number of countries. When a fund concentrates its investments in this manner, it assumes the risk that economic, regulatory, political and social conditions in that country or those countries may have a significant impact on the fund and could affect the income from, or the value or liquidity of, the Fund’s portfolio. Unanticipated or sudden political or social developments may cause uncertainty in the markets and as a result adversely affect the Fund’s investments. Foreign issuers may not be subject to the same uniform accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards and practices as used in the United States. Foreign securities markets may also be more volatile and less liquid than U.S. securities and may be less subject to governmental supervision not typically associated with investing in U.S. securities. Investment percentages in specific countries are presented in the Schedule of Investments.

Certain Funds invest a significant portion of their assets in securities of issuers located in Europe or with significant exposure to European issuers or countries. The European financial markets have recently experienced volatility and adverse trends due to concerns about economic downturns in, or rising government debt levels of, several European countries as well as acts of war in the region. These events may spread to other countries in Europe and may affect the value and liquidity of certain of the Funds’ investments.

Responses to the financial problems by European governments, central banks and others, including austerity measures and reforms, may not work, may result in social unrest and may limit future growth and economic recovery or have other unintended consequences. Further defaults or restructurings by governments and others of their debt could have additional adverse effects on economies, financial markets and asset valuations around the world. The United Kingdom has withdrawn from the European Union, and one or more other countries may withdraw from the European Union and/or abandon the Euro, the common currency of the European Union. The impact of these actions, especially if they occur in a disorderly fashion, is not clear but could be significant and far reaching. In addition, Russia launched a large-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022. The extent and duration of the military action, resulting sanctions and resulting future market disruptions in the region are impossible to predict, but could be significant and have a severe adverse effect on the region, including significant negative impacts on the economy and the markets for certain securities and commodities, such as oil and natural gas, as well as other sectors.

Significant Shareholder Redemption Risk: Certain shareholders may own or manage a substantial amount of fund shares and/or hold their fund investments for a limited period of time. Large redemptions of fund shares by these shareholders may force a fund to sell portfolio securities, which may negatively impact the fund’s NAV, increase the fund’s brokerage costs, and/or accelerate the realization of taxable income/gains and cause the fund to make additional taxable distributions to shareholders.

LIBOR Transition Risk: The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority announced a phase out of the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). Although many LIBOR rates ceased to be published or no longer are representative of the underlying market they seek to measure after December 31, 2021, a selection of widely used USD LIBOR rates will continue to be published through June 2023 in order to assist with the transition. The Funds may be exposed to financial instruments tied to LIBOR to determine payment obligations, financing terms, hedging strategies or investment value. The transition process away from LIBOR might lead to increased volatility and illiquidity in markets for, and reduce the effectiveness of new hedges placed against instruments whose terms currently include LIBOR. The ultimate effect of the LIBOR transition process on the Funds is uncertain.

 

10.

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

Capital shares are issued and redeemed by each Fund only in aggregations of a specified number of shares or multiples thereof (“Creation Units”) at NAV. Except when aggregated in Creation Units, shares of each Fund are not redeemable.

Transactions in capital shares were as follows:

 

       
    Year Ended
07/31/22
          Year Ended
07/31/21
iShares ETF   Shares   Amount         Shares   Amount

MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor

                    

Shares sold

      500,000     $ 34,875,532            400,000     $ 27,601,881

Shares redeemed

      (21,900,000 )       (1,561,070,910 )            (46,800,000 )       (3,414,274,958 )
   

 

 

     

 

 

          

 

 

     

 

 

 
      (21,400,000 )     $ (1,526,195,378 )            (46,400,000 )     $ (3,386,673,077 )
   

 

 

     

 

 

          

 

 

     

 

 

 

MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor

                    

Shares sold

      3,800,000     $ 142,110,395            4,950,000     $ 174,057,791

Shares redeemed

      (5,350,000 )       (199,116,783 )            (9,700,000 )       (342,687,465 )
   

 

 

     

 

 

          

 

 

     

 

 

 
      (1,550,000 )     $ (57,006,388 )            (4,750,000 )     $ (168,629,674 )
   

 

 

     

 

 

          

 

 

     

 

 

 

The consideration for the purchase of Creation Units of a fund in the Trust generally consists of the in-kind deposit of a designated portfolio of securities and a specified amount of cash. Certain funds in the Trust may be offered in Creation Units solely or partially for cash in U.S. dollars. Investors purchasing and redeeming Creation Units may pay a purchase transaction fee and a redemption transaction fee directly to State Street Bank and Trust Company, the Trust’s administrator or BRIL, to offset transfer and other transaction costs associated with the issuance and redemption of Creation Units, including Creation Units for cash. Investors transacting in Creation Units for cash may also pay an additional variable charge to compensate the relevant fund for certain transaction costs (i.e., stamp taxes, taxes on currency or other financial transactions, and brokerage costs) and market impact expenses relating to investing in portfolio securities. Such variable charges, if any, are included in shares sold in the table above.

From time to time, settlement of securities related to in-kind contributions or in-kind redemptions may be delayed. In such cases, securities related to in-kind transactions are reflected as a receivable or a payable in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

 

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11.

FOREIGN WITHHOLDING TAX CLAIMS

The Internal Revenue Service has issued guidance to address U.S. income tax liabilities attributable to fund shareholders resulting from the recovery of foreign taxes withheld in prior calendar years. These withheld foreign taxes were passed through to shareholders in the form of foreign tax credits in the year the taxes were withheld. Assuming there are sufficient foreign taxes paid which the iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF is able to pass through to its shareholders as a foreign tax credit in the current year, the Fund will be able to offset the prior years’ withholding taxes recovered against the foreign taxes paid in the current year. Accordingly, no federal income tax liability is recorded by the Fund.

 

12.

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Funds through the date the financial statements were available to be issued and has determined that there were no subsequent events requiring adjustment or additional disclosure in the financial statements.

 

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Trustees of

iShares Trust and Shareholders of each of the two funds listed in the table below

Opinions on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of each of the funds listed in the table below (two of the funds constituting iShares Trust, hereafter collectively referred to as the “Funds”) as of July 31, 2022, the related statements of operations for the year ended July 31, 2022, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended July 31, 2022, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended July 31, 2022 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Funds as of July 31, 2022, the results of each of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in each of their net assets for each of the two years in the period ended July 31, 2022 and each of the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended July 31, 2022 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

 

iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF

iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF

 

Basis for Opinions

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Funds’ financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of July 31, 2022 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

September 23, 2022

We have served as the auditor of one or more BlackRock investment companies since 2000.

 

 

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Important Tax Information (unaudited)

 

The following amounts, or maximum amounts allowable by law, are hereby designated as qualified dividend income for individuals for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2022:

 

iShares ETF   Qualified Dividend
Income
 

MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor

  $ 167,341,316  

MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor

    10,110,024  

The following amounts, or maximum amounts allowable by law, are hereby designated as qualified business income for individuals for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2022:

 

iShares ETF   Qualified Business
Income
 

MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor

  $ 354,677  

The Funds intend to pass through to their shareholders the following amounts, or maximum amounts allowable by law, of foreign source income earned and foreign taxes paid for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2022:

 

iShares ETF   Foreign Source
Income Earned
     Foreign
Taxes Paid
 

MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor

  $   206,865,309      $ 16,241,371  

The following percentage, or maximum percentage allowable by law, of ordinary income distributions paid during the fiscal year ended July 31, 2022 qualified for the dividends-received deduction for corporate shareholders:

 

iShares ETF   Dividends-Received
Deduction
 

MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor

    95.22

 

 

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Board Review and Approval of Investment Advisory Contract

 

iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF (the “Fund”)

Under Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”), including a majority of Board Members who are not “interested persons” of the Trust (as that term is defined in the 1940 Act) (the “Independent Board Members”), is required annually to consider and approve the Investment Advisory Agreement between the Trust and BFA (the “Advisory Agreement”) on behalf of the Fund. The Board’s consideration entails a year-long process whereby the Board and its committees (composed solely of Independent Board Members) assess BlackRock’s services to the Fund, including investment management; fund accounting; administrative and shareholder services; oversight of the Fund’s service providers; risk management and oversight; legal and compliance services; and ability to meet applicable legal and regulatory requirements. The Independent Board Members requested, and BFA provided, such information as the Independent Board Members, with advice from independent counsel, deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the Advisory Agreement. At meetings on May 3, 2022 and May 18, 2022, a committee composed of all of the Independent Board Members (the “15(c) Committee”), with independent counsel, met with management and reviewed and discussed information provided in response to initial requests of the 15(c) Committee and/or its independent counsel, and requested certain additional information, which management agreed to provide. At a meeting held on June 13-15, 2022, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, reviewed the additional information provided by management in response to these requests.

After extensive discussions and deliberations, the Board, including all of the Independent Board Members, approved the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund, based on a review of qualitative and quantitative information provided by BFA and their cumulative experience as Board Members. The Board noted its satisfaction with the extent and quality of information provided and its frequent interactions with management, as well as the detailed responses and other information provided by BFA. The Independent Board Members were advised by their independent counsel throughout the process, including about the legal standards applicable to their review. In approving the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, considered various factors, including: (i) the expenses and performance of the Fund; (ii) the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by BFA; (iii) the costs of services provided to the Fund and profits realized by BFA and its affiliates; (iv) potential economies of scale and the sharing of related benefits; (v) the fees and services provided for other comparable funds/accounts managed by BFA and its affiliates; and (vi) other benefits to BFA and/or its affiliates. The material factors, none of which was controlling, and conclusions that formed the basis for the Board, including the Independent Board Members, to approve the continuance of the Advisory Agreement are discussed below.

Expenses and Performance of the Fund: The Board reviewed statistical information prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent provider of investment company data, regarding the expense ratio components, including gross and net total expenses, fees and expenses of another fund in which the Fund invests (if applicable), and waivers/reimbursements (if applicable) of the Fund in comparison with the same information for other ETFs, objectively selected by Broadridge as comprising the Fund’s applicable expense peer group pursuant to Broadridge’s proprietary ETF methodology (the “Peer Group”). The Board was provided with a detailed description of the proprietary ETF methodology used by Broadridge to determine the Fund’s Peer Group. The Board noted that, due to the limitations in providing comparable funds in the Peer Group, the statistical information provided in Broadridge’s report may or may not provide meaningful direct comparisons to the Fund in all instances. The Board also noted that the investment advisory fee rate and overall expenses (net of waivers and reimbursements) for the Fund were lower than the median of the investment advisory fee rates and overall expenses (net of waivers and reimbursements) of the funds in its Peer Group, excluding iShares funds.

In addition, to the extent that any of the comparison funds included in the Peer Group, excluding iShares funds, track the same index as the Fund, Broadridge also provided, and the Board reviewed, a comparison of the Fund’s performance for the one-year, three-year, five-year, ten-year, and since inception periods, as applicable, and for the quarter ended December 31, 2021, to that of such relevant comparison fund(s) for the same periods. The Board noted that the Fund seeks to track its specified underlying index and that, during the year, the Board received periodic reports on the Fund’s short- and longer-term performance in comparison with its underlying index. Such periodic comparative performance information, including additional detailed information as requested by the Board, was also considered. The Board noted that the Fund generally performed in line with its underlying index over the relevant periods.

Based on this review, the other factors considered at the meeting, and their general knowledge of ETF pricing, the Board concluded that the investment advisory fee rate and expense level and the historical performance of the Fund supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided: Based on management’s representations, including information about recent enhancements and initiatives with respect to the iShares business, including with respect to capital markets support and analysis, technology, portfolio management, product design and quality, compliance and risk management, global public policy and other services, the Board expected that there would be no diminution in the scope of services required of or provided by BFA under the Advisory Agreement for the coming year as compared with the scope of services provided by BFA during prior years. In reviewing the scope of these services, the Board considered BFA’s investment philosophy and experience, noting that BFA and its affiliates have committed significant resources over time, including during the past year, to support the iShares funds and their shareholders and have made significant investments into the iShares business. The Board also considered BFA’s compliance program and its compliance record with respect to the Fund. In that regard, the Board noted that BFA reports to the Board about portfolio management and compliance matters on a periodic basis in connection with regularly scheduled meetings of the Board, and on other occasions as necessary and appropriate, and has provided information and made relevant officers and other employees of BFA (and its affiliates) available as needed to provide further assistance with these matters. The Board also reviewed the background and experience of the persons responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund, as well as the resources available to them in managing the Fund. In addition to the above considerations, the Board reviewed and considered detailed presentations regarding BFA’s investment performance, investment and risk management processes and strategies, provided at the May 3, 2022 meeting and throughout the year, and matters related to BFA’s portfolio compliance program.

Based on review of this information, and the performance information discussed above, the Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund under the Advisory Agreement supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Costs of Services Provided to the Fund and Profits Realized by BFA and its Affiliates: The Board reviewed information about the estimated profitability to BlackRock in managing the Fund, based on the fees payable to BFA and its affiliates (including fees under the Advisory Agreement), and other sources of revenue and expense to BFA

 

 

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and its affiliates from the Fund’s operations for the last calendar year. The Board reviewed BlackRock’s methodology for calculating estimated profitability of the iShares funds, noting that the 15(c) Committee and the Board had focused on the methodology and profitability presentation. The Board recognized that profitability may be affected by numerous factors, including, among other things, fee waivers by BFA, the types of funds managed, expense allocations and business mix. The Board thus recognized that calculating and comparing profitability at individual fund levels is challenging. The Board discussed with management the sources of direct and ancillary revenue, including the revenues to BTC, a BlackRock affiliate, from securities lending by the Fund. The Board also discussed BFA’s estimated profit margin as reflected in the Fund’s profitability analysis and reviewed information regarding potential economies of scale (as discussed below).

Based on this review, the Board concluded that the information considered with respect to the profits realized by BFA and its affiliates under the Advisory Agreement and from other relationships between the Fund and BFA and/or its affiliates, if any, as well as the other factors considered at the meeting, supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Economies of Scale: The Board reviewed information and considered the extent to which economies of scale might be realized as the assets of the Fund increase, noting that the issue of potential economies of scale had been focused on by the 15(c) Committee and the Board during their meetings and addressed by management. The 15(c) Committee and the Board received information regarding BlackRock’s historical estimated profitability, including BFA’s and its affiliates’ estimated costs in providing services. The estimated cost information distinguished, among other things, between fixed and variable costs, and showed how the level and nature of fixed and variable costs may impact the existence or size of scale benefits, with the Board recognizing that potential economies of scale are difficult to measure. The 15(c) Committee and the Board reviewed information provided by BFA regarding the sharing of scale benefits with the iShares funds through various means, including, as applicable, through relatively low fee rates established at inception, breakpoints, waivers, or other fee reductions, as well as through additional investment in the iShares business and the provision of improved or additional infrastructure and services to the iShares funds and their shareholders. The Board noted that the Advisory Agreement for the Fund already provided for breakpoints in the Fund’s investment advisory fee rate as the assets of the Fund, on an aggregated basis with the assets of certain other iShares funds, increase. The Board noted that it would continue to assess the appropriateness of adding new or revised breakpoints in the future.

The Board concluded that this review of potential economies of scale and the sharing of related benefits, as well as the other factors considered at the meeting, supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Fees and Services Provided for Other Comparable Funds/Accounts Managed by BFA and its Affiliates: The Board received and considered information regarding the investment advisory/management fee rates for other funds/accounts in the U.S. for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory/management services, including open-end funds registered under the 1940 Act (including sub-advised funds), collective trust funds, and institutional separate accounts (collectively, the “Other Accounts”). The Board acknowledged BFA’s representation that the iShares funds are fundamentally different investment vehicles from the Other Accounts.

The Board received detailed information regarding how the Other Accounts generally differ from the Fund, including in terms of the types of services and generally more extensive services provided to the Fund, as well as other significant differences. In that regard, the Board considered that the pricing of services to institutional clients is typically based on a number of factors beyond the nature and extent of the specific services to be provided and often depends on the overall relationship between the client and its affiliates and the adviser and its affiliates. In addition, the Board considered the relative complexity and inherent risks and challenges of managing and providing other services to the Fund, as a publicly traded investment vehicle, as compared to the Other Accounts, particularly those that are institutional clients, in light of differing regulatory requirements and client-imposed mandates. The Board noted that BFA and its affiliates do not manage Other Accounts with substantially the same investment objective and strategy as the Fund and that track the same index as the Fund. The Board also acknowledged management’s assertion that, for certain iShares funds, and for client segmentation purposes, BlackRock has launched an iShares fund that may provide a similar investment exposure at a lower investment advisory fee rate.

The Board considered the “all-inclusive” nature of the Fund’s advisory fee structure, and the Fund’s expenses borne by BFA under this arrangement and noted that the investment advisory fee rate under the Advisory Agreement for the Fund was generally higher than the investment advisory/management fee rates for certain of the Other Accounts (particularly institutional clients) and concluded that the differences appeared to be consistent with the factors discussed.

Other Benefits to BFA and/or its Affiliates: The Board reviewed other benefits or ancillary revenue received by BFA and/or its affiliates in connection with the services provided to the Fund by BFA, both direct and indirect, including, but not limited to, payment of revenue to BTC, the Fund’s securities lending agent, for loaning portfolio securities (which was included in the profit margins reviewed by the Board pursuant to BFA’s estimated profitability methodology), payment of advisory fees or other fees to BFA (or its affiliates) in connection with any investments by the Fund in other funds for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory services or other services, and BlackRock’s profile in the investment community. The Board also noted the revenue received by BFA and/or its affiliates pursuant to an agreement that permits a service provider to use certain portions of BlackRock’s technology platform to service accounts managed by BFA and/or its affiliates, including the iShares funds. The Board noted that BFA generally does not use soft dollars or consider the value of research or other services that may be provided to BFA (including its affiliates) in selecting brokers for portfolio transactions for the Fund. The Board concluded that any such ancillary benefits would not be disadvantageous to the Fund and thus would not alter the Board’s conclusion with respect to the appropriateness of approving the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Conclusion: Based on a review of the factors described above, as well as such other factors as deemed appropriate by the Board, the Board, including all of the Independent Board Members, determined that the Fund’s investment advisory fee rate under the Advisory Agreement does not constitute a fee that is so disproportionately large as to bear no reasonable relationship to the services rendered and that could not have been the product of arm’s-length bargaining, and concluded to approve the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF (the “Fund”)

Under Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”), including a majority of Board Members who are not “interested persons” of the Trust (as that term is defined in the 1940 Act) (the “Independent Board Members”), is required annually to consider and approve the

 

 

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Board Review and Approval of Investment Advisory Contract  (continued)

 

Investment Advisory Agreement between the Trust and BFA (the “Advisory Agreement”) on behalf of the Fund. The Board’s consideration entails a year-long process whereby the Board and its committees (composed solely of Independent Board Members) assess BlackRock’s services to the Fund, including investment management; fund accounting; administrative and shareholder services; oversight of the Fund’s service providers; risk management and oversight; legal and compliance services; and ability to meet applicable legal and regulatory requirements. The Independent Board Members requested, and BFA provided, such information as the Independent Board Members, with advice from independent counsel, deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the Advisory Agreement. At meetings on May 3, 2022 and May 18, 2022, a committee composed of all of the Independent Board Members (the “15(c) Committee”), with independent counsel, met with management and reviewed and discussed information provided in response to initial requests of the 15(c) Committee and/or its independent counsel, and requested certain additional information, which management agreed to provide. At a meeting held on June 13-15, 2022, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, reviewed the additional information provided by management in response to these requests.

After extensive discussions and deliberations, the Board, including all of the Independent Board Members, approved the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund, based on a review of qualitative and quantitative information provided by BFA and their cumulative experience as Board Members. The Board noted its satisfaction with the extent and quality of information provided and its frequent interactions with management, as well as the detailed responses and other information provided by BFA. The Independent Board Members were advised by their independent counsel throughout the process, including about the legal standards applicable to their review. In approving the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, considered various factors, including: (i) the expenses and performance of the Fund; (ii) the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by BFA; (iii) the costs of services provided to the Fund and profits realized by BFA and its affiliates; (iv) potential economies of scale and the sharing of related benefits; (v) the fees and services provided for other comparable funds/accounts managed by BFA and its affiliates; and (vi) other benefits to BFA and/or its affiliates. The material factors, none of which was controlling, and conclusions that formed the basis for the Board, including the Independent Board Members, to approve the continuance of the Advisory Agreement are discussed below.

Expenses and Performance of the Fund: The Board reviewed statistical information prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent provider of investment company data, regarding the expense ratio components, including gross and net total expenses, fees and expenses of another fund in which the Fund invests (if applicable), and waivers/reimbursements (if applicable) of the Fund in comparison with the same information for other ETFs, objectively selected by Broadridge as comprising the Fund’s applicable expense peer group pursuant to Broadridge’s proprietary ETF methodology (the “Peer Group”). The Board was provided with a detailed description of the proprietary ETF methodology used by Broadridge to determine the Fund’s Peer Group. The Board noted that, due to the limitations in providing comparable funds in the Peer Group, the statistical information provided in Broadridge’s report may or may not provide meaningful direct comparisons to the Fund in all instances. The Board also noted that the investment advisory fee rate and overall expenses (net of waivers and reimbursements) for the Fund were lower than the median of the investment advisory fee rates and overall expenses (net of waivers and reimbursements) of the funds in its Peer Group, excluding iShares funds.

In addition, to the extent that any of the comparison funds included in the Peer Group, excluding iShares funds, track the same index as the Fund, Broadridge also provided, and the Board reviewed, a comparison of the Fund’s performance for the one-year, three-year, five-year, ten-year, and since inception periods, as applicable, and for the quarter ended December 31, 2021, to that of such relevant comparison fund(s) for the same periods. The Board noted that the Fund seeks to track its specified underlying index and that, during the year, the Board received periodic reports on the Fund’s short- and longer-term performance in comparison with its underlying index. Such periodic comparative performance information, including additional detailed information as requested by the Board, was also considered. The Board noted that the Fund generally performed in line with its underlying index over the relevant periods.

Based on this review, the other factors considered at the meeting, and their general knowledge of ETF pricing, the Board concluded that the investment advisory fee rate and expense level and the historical performance of the Fund supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided: Based on management’s representations, including information about recent enhancements and initiatives with respect to the iShares business, including with respect to capital markets support and analysis, technology, portfolio management, product design and quality, compliance and risk management, global public policy and other services, the Board expected that there would be no diminution in the scope of services required of or provided by BFA under the Advisory Agreement for the coming year as compared with the scope of services provided by BFA during prior years. In reviewing the scope of these services, the Board considered BFA’s investment philosophy and experience, noting that BFA and its affiliates have committed significant resources over time, including during the past year, to support the iShares funds and their shareholders and have made significant investments into the iShares business. The Board also considered BFA’s compliance program and its compliance record with respect to the Fund. In that regard, the Board noted that BFA reports to the Board about portfolio management and compliance matters on a periodic basis in connection with regularly scheduled meetings of the Board, and on other occasions as necessary and appropriate, and has provided information and made relevant officers and other employees of BFA (and its affiliates) available as needed to provide further assistance with these matters. The Board also reviewed the background and experience of the persons responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund, as well as the resources available to them in managing the Fund. In addition to the above considerations, the Board reviewed and considered detailed presentations regarding BFA’s investment performance, investment and risk management processes and strategies, provided at the May 3, 2022 meeting and throughout the year, and matters related to BFA’s portfolio compliance program.

Based on review of this information, and the performance information discussed above, the Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund under the Advisory Agreement supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Costs of Services Provided to the Fund and Profits Realized by BFA and its Affiliates: The Board reviewed information about the estimated profitability to BlackRock in managing the Fund, based on the fees payable to BFA and its affiliates (including fees under the Advisory Agreement), and other sources of revenue and expense to BFA and its affiliates from the Fund’s operations for the last calendar year. The Board reviewed BlackRock’s methodology for calculating estimated profitability of the iShares funds, noting that the 15(c) Committee and the Board had focused on the methodology and profitability presentation. The Board recognized that profitability may be affected by numerous factors, including, among other things, fee waivers by BFA, the types of funds managed, expense allocations and business mix. The Board thus recognized that calculating and comparing profitability at individual fund levels is challenging. The Board discussed with management the sources of direct and ancillary revenue,

 

 

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including the revenues to BTC, a BlackRock affiliate, from securities lending by the Fund. The Board also discussed BFA’s estimated profit margin as reflected in the Fund’s profitability analysis and reviewed information regarding potential economies of scale (as discussed below).

Based on this review, the Board concluded that the information considered with respect to the profits realized by BFA and its affiliates under the Advisory Agreement and from other relationships between the Fund and BFA and/or its affiliates, if any, as well as the other factors considered at the meeting, supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Economies of Scale: The Board reviewed information and considered the extent to which economies of scale might be realized as the assets of the Fund increase, noting that the issue of potential economies of scale had been focused on by the 15(c) Committee and the Board during their meetings and addressed by management. The 15(c) Committee and the Board received information regarding BlackRock’s historical estimated profitability, including BFA’s and its affiliates’ estimated costs in providing services. The estimated cost information distinguished, among other things, between fixed and variable costs, and showed how the level and nature of fixed and variable costs may impact the existence or size of scale benefits, with the Board recognizing that potential economies of scale are difficult to measure. The 15(c) Committee and the Board reviewed information provided by BFA regarding the sharing of scale benefits with the iShares funds through various means, including, as applicable, through relatively low fee rates established at inception, breakpoints, waivers, or other fee reductions, as well as through additional investment in the iShares business and the provision of improved or additional infrastructure and services to the iShares funds and their shareholders. The Board noted that the Advisory Agreement for the Fund did not provide for breakpoints in the Fund’s investment advisory fee rate as the assets of the Fund increase. However, the Board noted that it would continue to assess the appropriateness of adding breakpoints in the future.

The Board concluded that this review of potential economies of scale and the sharing of related benefits, as well as the other factors considered at the meeting, supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Fees and Services Provided for Other Comparable Funds/Accounts Managed by BFA and its Affiliates: The Board received and considered information regarding the investment advisory/management fee rates for other funds/accounts in the U.S. for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory/management services, including open-end funds registered under the 1940 Act (including sub-advised funds), collective trust funds, and institutional separate accounts (collectively, the “Other Accounts”). The Board acknowledged BFA’s representation that the iShares funds are fundamentally different investment vehicles from the Other Accounts.

The Board received detailed information regarding how the Other Accounts generally differ from the Fund, including in terms of the types of services and generally more extensive services provided to the Fund, as well as other significant differences. In that regard, the Board considered that the pricing of services to institutional clients is typically based on a number of factors beyond the nature and extent of the specific services to be provided and often depends on the overall relationship between the client and its affiliates and the adviser and its affiliates. In addition, the Board considered the relative complexity and inherent risks and challenges of managing and providing other services to the Fund, as a publicly traded investment vehicle, as compared to the Other Accounts, particularly those that are institutional clients, in light of differing regulatory requirements and client-imposed mandates. The Board noted that BFA and its affiliates do not manage Other Accounts with substantially the same investment objective and strategy as the Fund and that track the same index as the Fund. The Board also acknowledged management’s assertion that, for certain iShares funds, and for client segmentation purposes, BlackRock has launched an iShares fund that may provide a similar investment exposure at a lower investment advisory fee rate.

The Board considered the “all-inclusive” nature of the Fund’s advisory fee structure, and the Fund’s expenses borne by BFA under this arrangement and noted that the investment advisory fee rate under the Advisory Agreement for the Fund was generally higher than the investment advisory/management fee rates for certain of the Other Accounts (particularly institutional clients) and concluded that the differences appeared to be consistent with the factors discussed.

Other Benefits to BFA and/or its Affiliates: The Board reviewed other benefits or ancillary revenue received by BFA and/or its affiliates in connection with the services provided to the Fund by BFA, both direct and indirect, including, but not limited to, payment of revenue to BTC, the Fund’s securities lending agent, for loaning portfolio securities (which was included in the profit margins reviewed by the Board pursuant to BFA’s estimated profitability methodology), payment of advisory fees or other fees to BFA (or its affiliates) in connection with any investments by the Fund in other funds for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory services or other services, and BlackRock’s profile in the investment community. The Board also noted the revenue received by BFA and/or its affiliates pursuant to an agreement that permits a service provider to use certain portions of BlackRock’s technology platform to service accounts managed by BFA and/or its affiliates, including the iShares funds. The Board noted that BFA generally does not use soft dollars or consider the value of research or other services that may be provided to BFA (including its affiliates) in selecting brokers for portfolio transactions for the Fund. The Board concluded that any such ancillary benefits would not be disadvantageous to the Fund and thus would not alter the Board’s conclusion with respect to the appropriateness of approving the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Conclusion: Based on a review of the factors described above, as well as such other factors as deemed appropriate by the Board, the Board, including all of the Independent Board Members, determined that the Fund’s investment advisory fee rate under the Advisory Agreement does not constitute a fee that is so disproportionately large as to bear no reasonable relationship to the services rendered and that could not have been the product of arm’s-length bargaining, and concluded to approve the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

 

 

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Supplemental Information (unaudited)

 

Section 19(a) Notices

The amounts and sources of distributions reported are estimates and are being provided pursuant to regulatory requirements and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources for tax reporting purposes will depend upon each Fund’s investment experience during the year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. Shareholders will receive a Form 1099-DIV each calendar year that will inform them how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

July 31, 2022

 

       
   

Total Cumulative Distributions

for the Fiscal Year

         

% Breakdown of the Total Cumulative

Distributions for the Fiscal Year

 
 

 

 

     

 

 

 
iShares ETF   Net
Investment
Income
    Net Realized
Capital Gains
    Return of
Capital
    Total Per
Share
           Net
Investment
Income
    Net Realized
Capital Gains
    Return of
Capital
    Total Per
Share
 

MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor

  $ 1.743374     $     $     $   1.743374         100             100

MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor

    0.478610                   0.478610               100                   100  

Premium/Discount Information

Information on the Fund’s net asset value, market price, premiums and discounts, and bid-ask spreads can be found at iShares.com.

 

 

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Trustee and Officer Information (unaudited)

 

The Board of Trustees has responsibility for the overall management and operations of the Funds, including general supervision of the duties performed by BFA and other service providers. Each Trustee serves until he or she resigns, is removed, dies, retires or becomes incapacitated. Each officer shall hold office until his or her successor is elected and qualifies or until his or her death, resignation or removal. Trustees who are not “interested persons” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust are referred to as independent trustees (“Independent Trustees”).

The registered investment companies advised by BFA or its affiliates (the “BlackRock-advised Funds”) are organized into one complex of open-end equity, multi-asset, index and money market funds and ETFs (the “BlackRock Multi-Asset Complex”), one complex of closed-end funds and open-end non-index fixed-income funds (including ETFs) (the “BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex”) and one complex of ETFs (“Exchange-Traded Fund Complex”) (each, a “BlackRock Fund Complex”). Each Fund is included in the Exchange-Traded Fund Complex. Each Trustee also serves as a Director of iShares, Inc. and a Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust and, as a result, oversees all of the funds within the Exchange-Traded Fund Complex, which consists of 384 funds as of July 31, 2022. With the exception of Robert S. Kapito, Salim Ramji and Charles Park, the address of each Trustee and officer is c/o BlackRock, Inc., 400 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94105. The address of Mr. Kapito, Mr. Ramji and Mr. Park is c/o BlackRock, Inc., Park Avenue Plaza, 55 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10055. The Board has designated John E. Kerrigan as its Independent Board Chair. Additional information about the Funds’ Trustees and officers may be found in the Funds’ combined Statement of Additional Information, which is available without charge, upon request, by calling toll-free 1-800-iShares (1-800-474-2737).

 

Interested Trustees
       
Name (Age)    Position(s)   

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

   Other Directorships Held by Trustee
Robert S. Kapito(a) (65)    Trustee (since 2009).    President, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2006); Vice Chairman of BlackRock, Inc. and Head of BlackRock’s Portfolio Management Group (since its formation in 1998) and BlackRock, Inc.’s predecessor entities (since 1988); Trustee, University of Pennsylvania (since 2009); President of Board of Directors, Hope & Heroes Children’s Cancer Fund (since 2002).    Director of BlackRock, Inc. (since 2006); Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2009); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011).
Salim Ramji(b) (52)    Trustee (since 2019).    Senior Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2014); Global Head of BlackRock’s ETF and Index Investments Business (since 2019); Head of BlackRock’s U.S. Wealth Advisory Business (2015-2019); Global Head of Corporate Strategy, BlackRock, Inc. (2014-2015); Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company (2010-2014).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2019); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2019).

 

(a) Robert S. Kapito is deemed to be an “interested person” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust due to his affiliations with BlackRock, Inc. and its affiliates.

(b) Salim Ramji is deemed to be an “interested person” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust due to his affiliations with BlackRock, Inc. and its affiliates.

Independent Trustees
       
Name (Age)    Position(s)   

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

   Other Directorships Held by Trustee
John E. Kerrigan (67)    Trustee (since 2005); Independent Board Chair (since 2022).    Chief Investment Officer, Santa Clara University (since 2002).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2005); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011); Independent Board Chair of iShares, Inc. and iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2022).
Jane D. Carlin (66)    Trustee (since 2015); Risk Committee Chair (since 2016).    Consultant (since 2012); Member of the Audit Committee (2012-2018), Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee (2017-2018) and Director of PHH Corporation (mortgage solutions) (2012-2018); Managing Director and Global Head of Financial Holding Company Governance & Assurance and the Global Head of Operational Risk Management of Morgan Stanley (2006-2012).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2015); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2015); Member of the Audit Committee (since 2016), Chair of the Audit Committee (since 2020) and Director of The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (since 2016).
Richard L. Fagnani (67)    Trustee (since 2017); Audit Committee Chair (since 2019).    Partner, KPMG LLP (2002-2016).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2017); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2017).

 

 

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Trustee and Officer Information (unaudited) (continued)

 

Independent Trustees (continued)
       
Name (Age)    Position(s)   

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

   Other Directorships Held by Trustee
Cecilia H. Herbert (73)    Trustee (since 2005); Nominating and Governance and Equity Plus Committee Chairs (since 2022).    Chair of the Finance Committee (since 2019) and Trustee and Member of the Finance, Audit and Quality Committees of Stanford Health Care (since 2016); Trustee of WNET, New York’s public media company (since 2011) and Member of the Audit Committee (since 2018) and Investment Committee (since 2011); Chair (1994-2005) and Member (since 1992) of the Investment Committee, Archdiocese of San Francisco; Trustee of Forward Funds (14 portfolios) (2009-2018); Trustee of Salient MF Trust (4 portfolios) (2015-2018); Director (1998-2013) and President (2007-2011) of the Board of Directors, Catholic Charities CYO; Trustee (2002-2011) and Chair of the Finance and Investment Committee (2006-2010) of the Thacher School; Director of the Senior Center of Jackson Hole (since 2020).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2005); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011); Trustee of Thrivent Church Loan and Income Fund (since 2019).
Drew E. Lawton (63)    Trustee (since 2017); 15(c) Committee Chair (since 2017).    Senior Managing Director of New York Life Insurance Company (2010-2015).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2017); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2017).
John E. Martinez (61)    Trustee (since 2003); Securities Lending Committee Chair (since 2019).    Director of Real Estate Equity Exchange, Inc. (since 2005); Director of Cloudera Foundation (2017-2020); and Director of Reading Partners (2012-2016).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2003); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011).
Madhav V. Rajan (57)    Trustee (since 2011); Fixed Income Plus Committee Chair (since 2019).    Dean, and George Pratt Shultz Professor of Accounting, University of Chicago Booth School of Business (since 2017); Advisory Board Member (since 2016) and Director (since 2020) of C.M. Capital Corporation; Chair of the Board for the Center for Research in Security Prices, LLC (since 2020); Robert K. Jaedicke Professor of Accounting, Stanford University Graduate School of Business (2001-2017); Professor of Law (by courtesy), Stanford Law School (2005-2017); Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Head of MBA Program, Stanford University Graduate School of Business (2010-2016).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2011); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011).
     Officers     
     
Name (Age)    Position(s)    Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
Armando Senra (51)    President (since 2019).    Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2007); Head of U.S., Canada and Latam iShares, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2019); Head of Latin America Region, BlackRock, Inc. (2006-2019); Managing Director, Bank of America Merrill Lynch (1994-2006).
Trent Walker (48)    Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (since 2020).    Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since September 2019); Chief Financial Officer of iShares Delaware Trust Sponsor LLC, BlackRock Funds, BlackRock Funds II, BlackRock Funds IV, BlackRock Funds V and BlackRock Funds VI (since 2021); Executive Vice President of PIMCO (2016-2019); Senior Vice President of PIMCO (2008-2015); Treasurer (2013-2019) and Assistant Treasurer (2007-2017) of PIMCO Funds, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, PIMCO ETF Trust, PIMCO Equity Series, PIMCO Equity Series VIT, PIMCO Managed Accounts Trust, 2 PIMCO-sponsored interval funds and 21 PIMCO-sponsored closed-end funds.
Charles Park (54)    Chief Compliance Officer (since 2006).    Chief Compliance Officer of BlackRock Advisors, LLC and the BlackRock-advised Funds in the BlackRock Multi-Asset Complex and the BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex (since 2014); Chief Compliance Officer of BFA (since 2006).
Marisa Rolland (41)    Secretary (since 2022).    Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2018); Vice President, BlackRock, Inc. (2010-2017).
Rachel Aguirre (40)    Executive Vice President (since 2022).    Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2018); Director, BlackRock, Inc. (2009-2018); Head of U.S. iShares Product (since 2022); Head of EII U.S. Product Engineering (since 2021); Co-Head of EII’s Americas Portfolio Engineering (2020-2021); Head of Developed Markets Portfolio Engineering (2016-2019).
Jennifer Hsui (46)    Executive Vice President (since 2022).    Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2009); Co-Head of Index Equity (since 2022).
James Mauro (51)    Executive Vice President (since 2022).    Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2010); Head of Fixed Income Index Investments in the Americas and Head of San Francisco Core Portfolio Management (since 2020).

 

 

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Trustee and Officer Information (unaudited) (continued)

 

 

Effective March 18, 2022, Rachel Aguirre, Jennifer Hsui, and James Mauro have replaced Scott Radell, Alan Mason, and Marybeth Leithead as Executive Vice Presidents.

 

Effective June 15, 2022, Marisa Rolland replaced Deepa Damre Smith as Secretary.

 

 

 

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General Information

 

Electronic Delivery

Shareholders can sign up for e-mail notifications announcing that the shareholder report or prospectus has been posted on the iShares website at iShares.com. Once you have enrolled, you will no longer receive prospectuses and shareholder reports in the mail.

To enroll in electronic delivery:

 

   

Go to icsdelivery.com.

   

If your brokerage firm is not listed, electronic delivery may not be available. Please contact your broker-dealer or financial advisor.

Householding

Householding is an option available to certain fund investors. Householding is a method of delivery, based on the preference of the individual investor, in which a single copy of certain shareholder documents and Rule 30e-3 notices can be delivered to investors who share the same address, even if their accounts are registered under different names. Please contact your broker-dealer if you are interested in enrolling in householding and receiving a single copy of prospectuses and other shareholder documents, or if you are currently enrolled in householding and wish to change your householding status.

Availability of Quarterly Schedule of Investments

The Funds file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to their reports on Form N-PORT. The Funds’ Forms N-PORT are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. Additionally, each Fund makes its portfolio holdings for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year available at iShares.com/fundreports.

Availability of Proxy Voting Policies and Proxy Voting Records

A description of the policies and procedures that the iShares Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and information about how the iShares Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent twelve-month period ending June 30 is available without charge, upon request (1) by calling toll-free 1-800-474-2737; (2) on the iShares website at iShares.com; and (3) on the SEC website at sec.gov.

A description of the Trust’s policies and procedures with respect to the disclosure of the Fund’s portfolio securities is available in the Fund Prospectus. The Fund discloses its portfolio holdings daily and provides information regarding its top holdings in Fund fact sheets at iShares.com.

 

 

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Glossary of Terms Used in this Report

 

Portfolio Abbreviations

NVS    Non-Voting Shares
REIT    Real Estate Investment Trust

    

 

 

 

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The Markets in Review

Dear Shareholder,

The 12-month reporting period as of July 31, 2022 saw the emergence of significant challenges that disrupted the economic recovery and strong financial markets. The U.S. economy shrank in the first half of 2022, ending the run of robust growth that followed the reopening of global economies and the development of COVID-19 vaccines. Changes in consumer spending patterns and a tight labor market led to elevated inflation, which reached a 40-year high. Moreover, while the foremost effect of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been a severe humanitarian crisis, the ongoing war continued to present challenges for both investors and policymakers.

Equity prices fell as interest rates rose, particularly weighing on relatively high-valuation growth stocks and economically sensitive small-capitalization stocks. While both large- and small-capitalization U.S. stocks fell, declines for small-capitalization U.S. stocks were steeper. Both emerging market stocks and international equities from developed markets fell significantly, pressured by rising interest rates and a strengthening U.S. dollar.

The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield (which is inversely related to bond prices) rose notably during the reporting period as investors reacted to higher inflation and attempted to anticipate its impact on future interest rate changes. The corporate bond market also faced inflationary headwinds, and increasing uncertainty led to higher corporate bond spreads (the difference in yield between U.S. Treasuries and similarly-dated corporate bonds).

The U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”), acknowledging that inflation is growing faster than expected, raised interest rates four times while indicating that additional rate hikes were likely. Furthermore, the Fed wound down its bond-buying programs and began to reduce its balance sheet. Continued high inflation and the Fed’s statements led many analysts to anticipate that interest rates have room to rise before peaking, although investors’ inflation expectations began to decline near the end of the period.

The horrific war in Ukraine has significantly clouded the outlook for the global economy, leading to major volatility in energy and metals markets. Sanctions on Russia, Europe’s top energy supplier, and general wartime disruption have magnified supply problems for key commodities. We believe elevated energy prices will continue to exacerbate inflationary pressure while also constraining economic growth. Combating inflation without stifling a recovery, while buffering against ongoing supply and price shocks, will be an especially challenging environment for setting effective monetary policy. Despite the likelihood of more rate increases on the horizon, we believe the Fed will ultimately err on the side of protecting employment, even at the expense of higher inflation. In the meantime, however, we believe that we are likely to see a period of slowing growth paired with relatively high inflation.

In this environment, while we favor an overweight to equities in the long-term, the market’s concerns over excessive rate hikes from central banks moderate our outlook. Furthermore, the energy shock and a deteriorating economic backdrop in China and Europe are likely to challenge corporate earnings, so we are underweight equities overall in the near-term. We take the opposite view on credit, where higher spreads provide near-term opportunities, while the likelihood of higher inflation leads us to take an underweight stance on credit in the long-term. We believe that investment-grade corporates, U.K. gilts, local-currency emerging market debt, and inflation-protected bonds (particularly in Europe) offer strong opportunities for a six- to twelve-month horizon.

Overall, our view is that investors need to think globally, extend their scope across a broad array of asset classes, and be nimble as market conditions change. We encourage you to talk with your financial advisor and visit iShares.com for further insight about investing in today’s markets.

Sincerely,

 

LOGO

Rob Kapito

President, BlackRock, Inc.

LOGO

Rob Kapito

President, BlackRock, Inc.

 

Total Returns as of July 31, 2022  
     
      6-Month        12-Month     
   

U.S. large cap equities

(S&P 500® Index)

    (7.81)%       (4.64)%  
   

U.S. small cap equities

(Russell 2000® Index)

    (6.42)          (14.29)     
   

International equities

(MSCI Europe, Australasia, Far East Index)

    (11.27)          (14.32)     
   

Emerging market equities

(MSCI Emerging Markets Index)

    (16.24)          (20.09)     
   

3-month Treasury bills

(ICE BofA 3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index)

    0.21           0.22      
   

U.S. Treasury securities

(ICE BofA 10-Year U.S. Treasury Index)

    (6.38)          (10.00)     
   

U.S. investment grade bonds

(Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index)

    (6.14)          (9.12)     
   

Tax-exempt municipal bonds

(Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index)

    (3.95)          (6.93)     
   

U.S. high yield bonds

(Bloomberg U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index)

    (6.58)          (8.03)     
Past performance is not an indication of future results. Index performance is shown for illustrative purposes only. You cannot invest directly in an index.

 

 

 

 

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Table of Contents

 

      Page

The Markets in Review

   2

Annual Report:

  

Market Overview

   4

Fund Summary

   5

About Fund Performance

   15

Disclosure of Expenses

   15

Schedules of Investments

   16

Financial Statements:

  

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

   133

Statements of Operations

   135

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

   137

Financial Highlights

   140

Notes to Financial Statements

   145

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

   157

Important Tax Information

   158

Board Review and Approval of Investment Advisory Contract

   159

Supplemental Information

   163

Trustee and Officer Information

   165

General Information

   168

Glossary of Terms Used in this Report

   169

 

 

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Market Overview

 

iShares Trust

Global Market Overview

Global equity markets declined during the 12 months ended July 31, 2022 (“reporting period”). The MSCI ACWI, a broad global equity index that includes both developed and emerging markets, returned -10.48% in U.S. dollar terms for the reporting period.

For the first five months of the reporting period, economic recovery supported stocks in most regions of the world. The global economy continued to rebound from the impact of restrictions imposed at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, as mitigation and adaptation allowed most economic activity to continue. However, substantial challenges emerged at the beginning of 2022, which negatively affected stock prices. Inflation rose significantly in many countries, reducing consumers’ purchasing power and leading many central banks to tighten monetary policy. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine presented a further challenge to the global economy, disrupting important commodities markets.

The U.S. economy grew briskly over the final half of 2021, powered primarily by consumer spending. Record-high personal savings rates allowed consumers to spend at an elevated level, releasing pent-up demand for goods and services. Growth subsequently stalled in the first half of 2022, and the economy contracted amid lower inventories and faltering business investment. Despite the economic downturn, unemployment declined substantially, falling to 3.5% in July 2022 — identical to the pre-pandemic rate in February 2020. Although high inflation negatively impacted consumer sentiment, which declined significantly, consumer spending continued to increase.

Rising inflation led to a shift in policy from the U.S. Federal Reserve (“the Fed”). As the reporting period began, the Fed was using accommodative monetary policy to stimulate the economy. Short-term interest rates were kept at near-zero levels, and the Fed used bond-buying programs to stabilize debt markets. However, rising prices led the Fed to tighten monetary policy during the reporting period in an attempt to prevent runaway inflation. The Fed slowed and then ended its bond-buying activities, finally reversing course as it began to reduce its balance sheet in June 2022. In March 2022, the Fed began to raise short-term interest rates, followed by three more increases for a total increase of 225 basis points, the most rapid rise in decades. Interest rates rose significantly in response, leading to higher borrowing costs for businesses.

Stocks declined in Europe and economic growth stalled, with the Eurozone economy slowing substantially beginning in the fourth quarter of 2021. Significantly higher inflation and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine negatively impacted equities. Russia is an important trading partner with many European countries, and new sanctions imposed limits on certain types of trade with Russia. Investors became concerned that the sharp rise in energy prices during the reporting period would constrain economic growth, as Europe relies on imported energy for much of its industrial and heating needs. The European Central Bank (“ECB”) responded to elevated inflation by raising interest rates in July 2022, the first such increase in over a decade.

Despite relatively low inflation by global standards, Asia-Pacific stocks declined significantly. Chinese stocks faced significant headwinds amid regulatory interventions by the Chinese government and strict lockdowns following COVID-19 outbreaks. Japanese stocks also declined amid an economic contraction in the first quarter of 2022 and a sharp decline in the Japanese yen relative to the U.S. dollar. Emerging market stocks declined substantially, as higher interest rates and a strengthening U.S. dollar raised the cost of borrowing in many emerging economies.

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022    iShares® Core MSCI EAFE ETF

 

Investment Objective

The iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of large-, mid- and small-capitalization developed market equities, excluding the U.S. and Canada, as represented by the MSCI EAFE IMI (the “Index”). The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index.

Performance

 

        Average Annual Total Returns           Cumulative Total Returns  
     1 Year      5 Years     

Since

Inception

           1 Year      5 Years     

Since

Inception

 

Fund NAV

    (14.58 )%       2.89      5.44       (14.58 )%       15.33      67.99

Fund Market

    (14.52      2.88        5.46         (14.52      15.25        68.31  

Index

    (15.26      2.56        5.20               (15.26      13.47        64.15  

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT

(SINCE INCEPTION AT NET ASSET VALUE)

 

LOGO

The inception date of the Fund was October 18, 2012. The first day of secondary market trading was October 22, 2012.

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. See “About Fund Performance” for more information.

Expense Example

 

    Actual           Hypothetical 5% Return           
                                                                

Beginning

Account Value

(02/01/22)

 

 

 

      

Ending

Account Value

(07/31/22)

 

 

 

      

Expenses

Paid During

the Period

 

 

(a) 

           

Beginning

Account Value

(02/01/22)

 

 

 

      

Ending

Account Value

(07/31/22)

 

 

 

      

Expenses

Paid During

the Period

 

 

(a) 

      

Annualized

Expense

Ratio

 

 

 

      $        1,000.00          $        882.70          $         0.33               $        1,000.00          $        1,024.40          $          0.35          0.07

 

  (a) 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). Other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, may be paid which are not reflected in the tables and examples above. See “Disclosure of Expenses” for more information.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022    (continued)    iShares® Core MSCI EAFE ETF

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

Large-, mid-, and small-capitalization stocks in developed markets outside the U.S. and Canada declined during the reporting period, as higher inflation, rising interest rates, and weakening global economies sent markets lower. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine also increased investor uncertainty, as international sanctions on Russia disrupted global economic activity, unsettled commodities markets and constrained companies that had connections to Russia. The combination of resilient consumer demand and persistent supply-chain disruptions contributed to higher inflation in many countries. This inflationary pressure led some of the world’s central banks to adopt less accommodative stances regarding monetary policy. The Chinese government’s imposition of new lockdowns to quell the spread of COVID-19 pressured Asian stocks.

Japanese stocks, particularly in the industrials sector, detracted the most from the Index’s return. Several companies in the industrials sector posted strong earnings during the reporting period, but they detracted from the Index’s performance due primarily to the weakness of the Japanese yen relative to the U.S. dollar. The Japanese yen hit a 24-year low in July 2022 against the U.S. dollar, weakening returns from the country as the Bank of Japan continued its low interest rate policy while other central banks raised interest rates. Japan’s gross domestic product shrank in the first quarter as supply chain disruptions, particularly in China, dampened exports and production. Japanese exports to China, the country’s largest export market, slowed amid China’s lockdown measures to limit the spread of the coronavirus, which idled factories and warehouses and slowed deliveries of goods.

European stocks, particularly in Germany, France, Sweden, and Switzerland also detracted from the Index’s return. The weakening euro, which reached parity with the U.S. dollar for the first time in 20 years, devalued returns from the continent. In addition, the war in Ukraine disrupted supply chains, weakened the economic outlook, and contributed to record-high inflation across the Eurozone as commodities and oil prices soared. The ECB raised interest rates in July 2022 for the first time in 11 years to fight growing inflation.

Portfolio Information

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION

 

   
Sector    

Percent of

Total Investments

 

(a) 

Industrials

    16.5

Financials

    16.3  

Health Care

    12.5  

Consumer Discretionary

    11.6  

Consumer Staples

    10.2  

Information Technology

    8.4  

Materials

    7.7  

Communication Services

    4.8  

Energy

    4.3  

Real Estate

    4.3  

Utilities

    3.4  

GEOGRAPHIC ALLOCATION

 

   
Country/Geographic Region    

Percent of

Total Investments

 

(a) 

Japan

    23.6

United Kingdom

    15.2  

France

    10.0  

Switzerland

    9.8  

Australia

    9.0  

Germany

    7.1  

Netherlands

    4.2  

Sweden

    3.7  

Hong Kong

    2.9  

Denmark

    2.7  
 
  (a)

Excludes money market funds.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022    iShares® Core MSCI Europe ETF

 

Investment Objective

The iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF(the “Fund”) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of large-, mid- and small-capitalization European equities, as represented by the MSCI Europe IMI (the “Index”). The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index.

Performance

 

        Average Annual Total Returns           Cumulative Total Returns  
     1 Year      5 Years     

Since

Inception

           1 Year      5 Years     

Since

Inception

 

Fund NAV

    (15.80 )%       2.80      2.20       (15.80 )%       14.83      19.36

Fund Market

    (15.81      2.74        2.20         (15.81      14.49        19.37  

Index

    (16.48      2.50        1.92               (16.48      13.14        16.72  

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT

(SINCE INCEPTION AT NET ASSET VALUE)

 

LOGO

The inception date of the Fund was June 10, 2014. The first day of secondary market trading was June 12, 2014.

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. See “About Fund Performance” for more information.

Expense Example

 

    Actual           Hypothetical 5% Return           
                                                                

Beginning

Account Value

(02/01/22)

 

 

 

      

Ending

Account Value

(07/31/22)

 

 

 

      

Expenses

Paid During

the Period

 

 

(a) 

           

Beginning

Account Value

(02/01/22)

 

 

 

      

Ending

Account Value

(07/31/22)

 

 

 

      

Expenses

Paid During

the Period

 

 

(a) 

      

Annualized

Expense

Ratio

 

 

 

      $       1,000.00          $        861.80          $        0.42               $    1,000.00          $    1,024.30          $        0.45          0.09

 

  (a) 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). Other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, may be paid which are not reflected in the tables and examples above. See “Disclosure of Expenses” for more information.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022    (continued)    iShares® Core MSCI Europe ETF

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

European equities declined for the reporting period amid soaring inflation, rising interest rates, and investor uncertainty escalated by the war in Ukraine. The euro fell sharply relative to the U.S. dollar, and Eurozone business growth slowed. Inflation in the E.U. rose to an annual rate of 9.6% in June 2022. These inflationary pressures along with ongoing supply chain disruptions deepened fears of a global economic slowdown. To combat inflation, the ECB raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.50% in July 2022, its first increase in 11 years.

German stocks detracted the most from the Index’s return amid recession concerns and disruptions to gas supplies resulting from Russia’s attack on Ukraine. Germany’s economy stalled in the second quarter of 2022, with manufacturers confirming that supply-chain-related shortages in materials and equipment were hurting their businesses. In the consumer discretionary sector, a slowing of automotive production across Europe dealt a blow to the profits of German automobile manufacturers, already weighed down by a semiconductor chip shortage and higher costs for energy and materials. Stocks of apparel makers in the consumer durables and apparel industry were pressured by falling sales in China, as stores in the country closed amid strict measures to combat a resurgence in COVID-19 cases. German industrials stocks also detracted from the Index’s performance as industrial conglomerates lost revenue after ceasing business operations in Russia. In the information technology sector, stocks of software and cloud companies sold off in anticipation of higher interest rates.

French equities also detracted notably from the Index’s return, led by the consumer discretionary sector, as COVID-related lockdowns in major Chinese cities dampened returns for apparel, accessories, and luxury goods companies. French aerospace and defense stocks weighed on the Index’s performance in the industrials sector, as supply chain blockages led airplane manufacturers to cut production.

Industrials stocks in Sweden detracted from the Index’s return as an exodus from Russia affected the stock prices of leading engineering firms. Swiss healthcare stocks also weighed on the Index’s performance, as a failed drug trial for a promising lung cancer treatment pressured pharmaceuticals stocks.

Portfolio Information

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION

 

   
Sector    

Percent of

Total Investments

 

(a) 

Industrials

    15.9

Financials

    15.2  

Health Care

    15.0  

Consumer Staples

    12.7  

Consumer Discretionary

    10.4  

Information Technology

    7.6  

Materials

    7.1  

Energy

    5.8  

Utilities

    4.2  

Communication Services

    3.9  

Real Estate

    2.2  

GEOGRAPHIC ALLOCATION

 

   
Country/Geographic Region    

Percent of

Total Investments

 

(a) 

United Kingdom

    24.5

France

    16.0  

Switzerland

    15.8  

Germany

    11.4  

Netherlands

    6.7  

Sweden

    6.0  

Denmark

    4.3  

Spain

    3.7  

Italy

    3.4  

Finland

    2.0  
 
  (a)

Excludes money market funds.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022    iShares® Core MSCI International Developed Markets ETF

 

Investment Objective

The iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of large-, mid- and small-capitalization developed market equities, excluding the United States, as represented by the MSCI World ex USA IMI (the “Index”). The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index.

Performance

 

        Average Annual Total Returns           Cumulative Total Returns  
     1 Year      5 Years     

Since

Inception

           1 Year      5 Years     

Since

Inception

 

Fund NAV

    (13.57 )%       3.42      4.88       (13.57 )%       18.34      29.15

Fund Market

    (13.50      3.39        4.94         (13.50      18.14        29.54  

Index

    (14.10      3.01        4.49               (14.10      16.00        26.53  

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT

(SINCE INCEPTION AT NET ASSET VALUE)

 

LOGO

The inception date of the Fund was March 21, 2017. The first day of secondary market trading was March 23, 2017.

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. See “About Fund Performance” for more information.

Expense Example

 

    Actual           Hypothetical 5% Return           
                                                                

Beginning

Account Value

(02/01/22)

 

 

 

      

Ending

Account Value

(07/31/22)

 

 

 

      

Expenses

Paid During

the Period

 

 

(a) 

           

Beginning

Account Value

(02/01/22)

 

 

 

      

Ending

Account Value

(07/31/22)

 

 

 

      

Expenses

Paid During

the Period

 

 

(a) 

      

Annualized

Expense

Ratio

 

 

 

      $        1,000.00          $        886.90          $        0.19               $      1,000.00          $      1,024.60          $        0.20          0.04

 

  (a) 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). Other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, may be paid which are not reflected in the tables and examples above. See “Disclosure of Expenses” for more information.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022    (continued)    iShares® Core MSCI International Developed Markets ETF

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

Developed market stocks outside the U.S. declined during the reporting period, as higher inflation, rising interest rates, and weakening global economies sent equity markets lower. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine increased investor uncertainty, as international sanctions on Russia disrupted global economic activity, unsettled commodities markets, and constrained companies with connections to Russia. The combination of resilient consumer demand and persistent supply-chain disruptions contributed to higher inflation in many countries. This inflationary pressure led some of the world’s central banks to adopt less accommodative stances regarding monetary policy. The Chinese government’s imposition of new lockdowns to quell the spread of COVID-19 pressured Asian stocks.

Japanese stocks, particularly in the industrials sector, detracted the most from the Index’s performance, due in part to the weakness of the Japanese yen. The yen reached a 24-year low against the U.S. dollar in July 2022, as the Bank of Japan continued its low interest rate policy while some other central banks, including the Fed, raised interest rates. Japanese exports to China, the country’s largest export market, slowed as China imposed new lockdown measures to limit the spread of COVID-19, which idled factories and warehouses and slowed deliveries of goods.

German stocks also detracted from the Index’s performance as the war in Ukraine disrupted supply chains, weakened the economic outlook, and contributed to record high inflation across the Eurozone. Some German companies exited the Russian market due to the war, which led to write-offs and a sudden decline in earnings. In July 2022 the ECB raised interest rates for the first time in 11 years amid deteriorating business confidence and a worsening economic outlook.

French, Swedish, and Swiss stocks also weighed on the Index’s performance. The stocks of French luxury goods manufacturers declined as pandemic-related lockdowns in China dampened consumer spending in the market. The Swedish industrials sector declined as several companies stopped production in Russia after the start of the war. Swiss stocks detracted as the stocks of a major Swiss pharmaceutical company dropped sharply following disappointing test results for a potential lung cancer drug.

Portfolio Information

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION

 

   
Sector    

Percent of

Total Investments

 

(a) 

Financials

    18.2

Industrials

    15.9  

Health Care

    11.1  

Consumer Discretionary

    10.7  

Consumer Staples

    9.5  

Materials

    8.2  

Information Technology

    8.2  

Energy

    6.1  

Communication Services

    4.5  

Real Estate

    4.0  

Utilities

    3.6  

GEOGRAPHIC ALLOCATION

 

   
Country/Geographic Region    

Percent of

Total Investments

 

(a) 

Japan

    20.9

United Kingdom

    13.4  

Canada

    11.3  

France

    8.9  

Switzerland

    8.7  

Australia

    8.0  

Germany

    6.3  

Netherlands

    3.7  

Sweden

    3.3  

Hong Kong

    2.6  
 
  (a)

Excludes money market funds.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022        iShares® Core MSCI Pacific ETF

 

Investment Objective

The iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of large-, mid- and small-capitalization Pacific region equities, as represented by the MSCI Pacific IMI (the “Index”). The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index.

Performance

 

        Average Annual Total Returns           Cumulative Total Returns  
     1 Year      5 Years     

Since

Inception

           1 Year      5 Years     

Since

Inception

 

Fund NAV

    (13.01 )%       2.92      4.03       (13.01 )%       15.45      37.92

Fund Market

    (12.74      2.89        4.07         (12.74      15.33        38.34  

Index

    (13.30      2.56        3.85               (13.30      13.50        35.96  

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT

(SINCE INCEPTION AT NET ASSET VALUE)

 

LOGO

The inception date of the Fund was June 10, 2014. The first day of secondary market trading was June 12, 2014.

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. See “About Fund Performance” for more information.

Expense Example

 

    Actual           Hypothetical 5% Return           
                                                                

Beginning

Account Value

(02/01/22)

 

 

 

      

Ending

Account Value

(07/31/22)

 

 

 

      

Expenses

Paid During

the Period

 

 

(a) 

           

Beginning

Account Value

(02/01/22)

 

 

 

      

Ending

Account Value

(07/31/22)

 

 

 

      

Expenses

Paid During

the Period

 

 

(a) 

      

Annualized

Expense

Ratio

 

 

 

      $      1,000.00          $        917.30          $        0.43               $    1,000.00          $        1,024.30          $        0.45          0.09

 

  (a) 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). Other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, may be paid which are not reflected in the tables and examples above. See “Disclosure of Expenses” for more information.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022    (continued)    iShares® Core MSCI Pacific ETF

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

Stocks in the Pacific region declined during the reporting period as economic growth showed signs of slowing amid COVID-related restrictions and weakening consumer spending. Supply chain disruptions, rising energy costs, and slowing exports restricted growth.

Japanese stocks detracted the most from the Index’s return. The country’s economic recovery from the pandemic continued to lag behind many developed peers, weighed down by a weakening Japanese yen, which plumbed multi-decade lows against the U.S. dollar. The Bank of Japan continued its relatively accommodative monetary policy, in contrast to many other central banks. High costs for energy and some commodities strained the country’s import-dependent energy system and drove a widening trade deficit as imports surged. The government sharply revised growth estimates downward, citing expectations for slower export growth and higher wholesale inflation from food. Producer prices rose faster than consumer prices, pressuring profit margins.

Japan’s industrial sector was a significant detractor from the Index’s return. Capital goods stocks declined as factory output slowed and rising costs, lockdowns in China, and supply disruptions weighed on the industry’s outlook. Some commercial and professional services companies that rely heavily on internet technology declined despite strong earnings growth. Within the consumer discretionary sector, automobiles and components stocks declined as cost pressures outweighed strong vehicle sales and the export benefits of a weaker currency. Lockdowns and slowing growth in China weighed on automakers’ production and profit levels. Weakening growth in key markets, together with slowing demand for consumer electronics and concerns around corporate technology spending, worked against stocks in the technology hardware and equipment industry.

Materials stocks in Australia, where the challenging macroeconomic environment drove market declines, also weighed on the Index’s return. Several interest rate increases, inflation, and concerns around a global recession weighed on the Australian market. Rising costs, slowing demand, and easing metal prices weighed on the outlook for metals and mining companies.

Stocks in Hong Kong also broadly declined during the reporting period as economic growth slowed and the outlook for exports weakened. Chinese regulations and pandemic-related lockdowns in mainland China and Hong Kong weighed on equities listed in the city.

Portfolio Information

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION

 

   
Sector    

Percent of

Total Investments

 

(a) 

Financials

    17.9

Industrials

    17.6  

Consumer Discretionary

    14.0  

Information Technology

    9.2  

Materials

    8.8  

Health Care

    8.3  

Real Estate

    7.7  

Communication Services

    6.3  

Consumer Staples

    6.1  

Utilities

    2.2  

Energy

    1.9  

GEOGRAPHIC ALLOCATION

 

   
Country/Geographic Region    

Percent of

Total Investments

 

(a) 

Japan

    64.2

Australia

    22.4  

Hong Kong

    7.9  

Singapore

    4.3  

New Zealand

    1.0  

Other (each representing less than 1%)

    0.2  
 
  (a)

Excludes money market funds.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022    iShares® Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF

 

Investment Objective

The iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF (theFund”) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of large-, mid- and small-capitalization non-U.S. equities, as represented by the MSCI ACWI ex USA IMI (the “Index”). The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index.

Performance

 

        Average Annual Total Returns           Cumulative Total Returns  
     1 Year      5 Years     

Since

Inception

           1 Year      5 Years     

Since

Inception

 

Fund NAV

    (15.36 )%       2.74      4.62       (15.36 )%       14.49      55.55

Fund Market

    (15.33      2.74        4.65         (15.33      14.48        55.96  

Index

    (15.76      2.52        4.45               (15.76      13.24        53.15  

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT

(SINCE INCEPTION AT NET ASSET VALUE)

 

LOGO

The inception date of the Fund was October 18, 2012. The first day of secondary market trading was October 22, 2012.

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. See “About Fund Performance” for more information.

Expense Example

 

    Actual           Hypothetical 5% Return           
                                                                

Beginning

Account Value

(02/01/22)

 

 

 

      

Ending

Account Value

(07/31/22)

 

 

 

      

Expenses

Paid During

the Period

 

 

(a) 

           

Beginning

Account Value

(02/01/22)

 

 

 

      

Ending

Account Value

(07/31/22)

 

 

 

      

Expenses

Paid During

the Period

 

 

(a) 

      

Annualized

Expense

Ratio

 

 

 

      $        1,000.00          $      870.60          $        0.37               $      1,000.00          $    1,024.40          $        0.40          0.08

 

  (a) 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). Other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, may be paid which are not reflected in the tables and examples above. See “Disclosure of Expenses” for more information.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022    (continued)    iShares® Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

Global stocks outside the U.S. declined for the reporting period as high inflation, rising interest rates, and weakening global economies weighed on equity markets. Chinese stocks detracted the most from the Index’s performance as economic growth slowed amid the imposition of new lockdowns to quell the spread of COVID-19. The lockdowns, affecting some of China’s largest cities, idled factories and warehouses and slowed deliveries of goods. The measures weighed on consumer spending and led to higher unemployment. In the consumer discretionary sector, a regulatory crackdown on large internet and direct marketing firms weakened investor sentiment. Concerns about delisting from U.S. exchanges, arising from audit requirements, also weighed on Chinese stocks.

Japanese stocks also detracted from the Index’s performance, due partly to the weakness of the Japanese yen. The yen decreased to a 24-year low against the U.S. dollar in July 2022, as the Bank of Japan continued its low interest rate policy while many other central banks, including the Fed, raised interest rates. Several companies in the Japanese industrials sector posted strong earnings during the reporting period, but they detracted from the Index’s return due primarily to the weakness of the Japanese yen. Japan’s gross domestic product shrank in the first quarter of 2022 as supply chain disruptions, particularly in China, dampened exports and production. Japanese exports to China, the country’s largest export market, slowed amid China’s pandemic-related lockdown measures.

German stocks also detracted from the Index’s performance as the war in Ukraine disrupted supply chains, weakened the economic outlook, and contributed to record high inflation across the Eurozone as commodities and oil prices increased. Some German companies exited the Russian market due to the war. German automakers declined as international sanctions against Russia disrupted the supply of critical parts manufactured there and in some cases halted vehicle sales and production.

Korean stocks also detracted from the Index’s performance. Foreign ownership of Korean stocks declined to the lowest level in six years as global inflation, rising interest rates, and geopolitical uncertainties precipitated an investor withdrawal. French stocks in the consumer discretionary sector further detracted. Apparel accessories and luxury goods manufacturers declined as pandemic-related lockdowns in China weighed on consumer spending in the market.

Portfolio Information

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION

 

   
Sector    

Percent of

Total Investments

 

(a) 

Financials

    18.7

Industrials

    13.4  

Consumer Discretionary

    11.5  

Information Technology

    11.4  

Health Care

    9.3  

Consumer Staples

    8.6  

Materials

    8.4  

Communication Services

    5.9  

Energy

    5.7  

Real Estate

    3.6  

Utilities

    3.5  

GEOGRAPHIC ALLOCATION

 

   
Country/Geographic Region    

Percent of

Total Investments

 

(a) 

Japan

    15.0

United Kingdom

    9.7  

Canada

    8.1  

China

    8.0  

France

    6.4  

Switzerland

    6.3  

Australia

    5.8  

Germany

    4.5  

Taiwan

    4.3  

India

    4.3  
 
  (a) 

Excludes money market funds.

 

 

 

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About Fund Performance

 

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Financial markets have experienced extreme volatility and trading in many instruments has been disrupted. These circumstances may continue for an extended period of time and may continue to affect adversely the value and liquidity of each Fund’s investments. As a result, current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at iShares.com. Performance results assume reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. The investment return and principal value of shares will vary with changes in market conditions. Shares may be worth more or less than their original cost when they are redeemed or sold in the market. Performance for certain funds may reflect a waiver of a portion of investment advisory fees. Without such a waiver, performance would have been lower.

Net asset value or “NAV” is the value of one share of a fund as calculated in accordance with the standard formula for valuing mutual fund shares. Beginning August 10, 2020, the price used to calculate market return (“Market Price”) is the closing price. Prior to August 10, 2020, Market Price was determined using the midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest ask on the primary stock exchange on which shares of a fund are listed for trading, as of the time that such fund’s NAV is calculated. Since shares of a fund may not trade in the secondary market until after the fund’s inception, for the period from inception to the first day of secondary market trading in shares of the fund, the NAV of the fund is used as a proxy for the Market Price to calculate market returns. Market and NAV returns assume that dividends and capital gain distributions have been reinvested at Market Price and NAV, respectively.

An index is a statistical composite that tracks a specified financial market or sector. Unlike a fund, an index does not actually hold a portfolio of securities and therefore does not incur the expenses incurred by a fund. These expenses negatively impact fund performance. Also, market returns do not include brokerage commissions that may be payable on secondary market transactions. If brokerage commissions were included, market returns would be lower.

Disclosure of Expenses

Shareholders of each Fund may incur the following charges: (1) transactional expenses, including brokerage commissions on purchases and sales of fund shares and (2) ongoing expenses, including management fees and other fund expenses. The expense examples shown (which are based on a hypothetical investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held through the end of the period) are intended to assist shareholders both in calculating expenses based on an investment in each Fund and in comparing these expenses with similar costs of investing in other funds.

The expense examples provide information about actual account values and actual expenses. Annualized expense ratios reflect contractual and voluntary fee waivers, if any. In order to estimate the expenses a shareholder paid during the period covered by this report, shareholders can divide their account value by $1,000 and then multiply the result by the number under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During the Period.”

The expense examples also provide information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. In order to assist shareholders in comparing the ongoing expenses of investing in a Funds and other funds, compare the 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

The expenses shown in the expense examples are intended to highlight shareholders’ ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional expenses, such as brokerage commissions and other fees paid on purchases and sales of fund shares. Therefore, the hypothetical examples are useful in comparing ongoing expenses only and will not help shareholders determine the relative total expenses of owning different funds. If these transactional expenses were included, shareholder expenses would have been higher.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI EAFE ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Common Stocks

   
Australia — 8.9%            

29Metals Ltd.(a)

    498,824     $ 530,043  

5E Advanced Materials Inc.(a)(b)

    1,319,351       2,155,371  

Abacus Property Group

    2,623,108       5,418,624  

Accent Group Ltd.

    1,284,743       1,184,902  

Adbri Ltd.

    2,529,823       4,511,466  

AGL Energy Ltd.

    3,391,508       19,974,942  

Alkane Resources Ltd.(a)

    2,149,037       1,191,639  

Allkem Ltd.(a)

    3,051,260       24,612,659  

ALS Ltd.

    2,479,172       20,362,516  

Altium Ltd.

    648,291       14,316,092  

Alumina Ltd.

    12,947,586       14,064,094  

AMP Ltd.(a)

    16,227,627       12,427,274  

Ampol Ltd.

    1,224,378       29,007,352  

Ansell Ltd.

    685,197       12,579,980  

APA Group

    6,112,682       50,120,026  

APM Human Services International Ltd.(a)

    1,438,707       3,344,645  

Appen Ltd.

    620,808       2,545,426  

ARB Corp. Ltd.

    498,545       11,706,835  

Arena REIT

    1,847,411       6,271,327  

Aristocrat Leisure Ltd.

    3,122,053       77,889,135  

ASX Ltd.

    995,580       61,880,036  

Atlas Arteria Ltd.

    4,942,539       26,894,037  

AUB Group Ltd.

    363,936       4,991,690  

Aurizon Holdings Ltd.

    9,489,417       26,857,854  

Aussie Broadband Ltd.(a)

    978,056       2,499,243  

Austal Ltd.

    2,091,717       3,929,425  

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd.

    14,631,765           236,467,769  

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd., New

    975,451       15,607,445  

Australian Agricultural Co. Ltd.(a)

    2,483,949       3,221,477  

Australian Clinical Labs Ltd.

    381,430       1,416,055  

Australian Ethical Investment Ltd.

    441,771       2,028,183  

Australian Strategic Materials Ltd.(a)

    301,093       758,518  

AVZ Minerals Ltd.(a)(b)(c)

    12,873,189       6,402,645  

Bank of Queensland Ltd.

    3,399,641       18,005,164  

Bapcor Ltd.

    2,073,541       9,722,121  

Beach Energy Ltd.(b)

    9,373,518       12,079,837  

Bega Cheese Ltd.

    1,682,871       4,117,231  

Bellevue Gold Ltd.(a)

    5,221,639       3,105,637  

Bendigo & Adelaide Bank Ltd.

    2,890,814       20,977,573  

Betmakers Technology Group Ltd.(a)(b)

    3,833,095       1,361,337  

BHP Group Ltd.

    26,419,397       722,976,202  

Blackmores Ltd.

    91,239       4,982,253  

BlueScope Steel Ltd.

    2,549,446       29,946,758  

Boral Ltd.

    1,975,264       4,025,317  

Boss Energy Ltd. (a)

    1,668,367       2,685,703  

BrainChip Holdings Ltd.(a)(b)

    8,265,542       6,348,832  

Brambles Ltd.

    7,432,461       59,821,660  

Breville Group Ltd.

    513,658       7,593,982  

Brickworks Ltd.

    356,724       5,274,275  

BWP Trust

    3,106,053       9,359,632  

Calix Ltd.(a)(b)

    668,004       2,975,309  

Capricorn Metals Ltd.(a)

    1,074,399       2,948,417  

carsales.com Ltd.

    1,810,371       26,391,973  

Centuria Capital Group

    2,219,934       3,265,577  

Centuria Industrial REIT

    2,779,145       6,200,665  

Centuria Office REIT

    721,300       945,137  

Chalice Mining Ltd.(a)(b)

    1,708,698       5,853,438  

Challenger Ltd.

    2,943,457       14,539,976  
Security   Shares     Value  
Australia (continued)            

Champion Iron Ltd.

    1,693,417     $ 5,777,749  

Charter Hall Group

    2,648,133       23,931,438  

Charter Hall Long Wale REIT

    3,348,238       10,739,017  

Charter Hall Retail REIT

    2,572,630       7,615,068  

Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT

    440,008       1,168,861  

City Chic Collective Ltd.(a)(b)

    1,154,800       1,889,613  

Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd.

    10,945,569       21,086,527  

Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Ltd.(b)

    207,899       2,754,858  

Cochlear Ltd.

    344,406       51,911,242  

Codan Ltd./Australia

    564,812       3,460,672  

Coles Group Ltd.

    6,914,057       91,060,460  

Collins Foods Ltd.(b)

    335,591       2,446,225  

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

    8,905,365       632,435,878  

Computershare Ltd.

    2,832,391       50,039,817  

Core Lithium Ltd.(a)(b)

    7,612,440       6,310,389  

Coronado Global Resources Inc.(d)

    3,940,289       3,919,911  

Corporate Travel Management Ltd.(a)(b)

    703,299       9,378,843  

Costa Group Holdings Ltd.

    2,320,320       4,206,544  

Credit Corp. Group Ltd.

    350,708       5,962,310  

Cromwell Property Group

    11,580,873       6,846,138  

CSL Ltd.

    2,513,942           511,881,277  

CSR Ltd.

    2,977,778       9,556,601  

Data#3 Ltd.

    317,295       1,381,967  

De Grey Mining Ltd.(a)(b)

    6,508,552       4,104,493  

Deterra Royalties Ltd.

    2,250,148       6,867,908  

Dexus

    5,718,412       38,427,753  

Dexus Industria REIT

    268,229       566,764  

DGL Group Ltd./Au(a)

    588,052       1,031,693  

Dicker Data Ltd.

    155,461       1,231,626  

Domain Holdings Australia Ltd.

    2,063,574       5,166,530  

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd.

    318,367       16,278,057  

Downer EDI Ltd.

    3,782,514       14,725,918  

Eagers Automotive Ltd.

    696,404       6,156,517  

Eclipx Group Ltd.(a)(b)

    1,475,337       2,731,933  

Elders Ltd.

    900,440       7,155,078  

EML Payments Ltd.(a)(b)

    2,265,947       1,683,492  

Endeavour Group Ltd./Australia

    6,928,838       38,603,564  

EVENT Hospitality and Entertainment Ltd.(a)

    576,659       5,767,976  

Evolution Mining Ltd.

    9,423,625       17,408,056  

Firefinch Ltd.(a)(b)(c)

    5,815,203       812,617  

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd.(a)(b)

    822,934       10,007,883  

Fortescue Metals Group Ltd.

    8,791,860       113,138,558  

G8 Education Ltd.

    4,244,888       3,169,033  

Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia Ltd.

    2,780,047       5,508,643  

Glencore PLC

    51,607,520       292,495,887  

Gold Road Resources Ltd.

    4,555,211       4,452,568  

Goodman Group

    8,782,005       128,525,174  

Goulamina Holdings Pty. Ltd.(a)

    4,210,677       1,279,770  

GPT Group (The)

    10,020,760       32,238,783  

GrainCorp Ltd., Class A

    1,262,022       7,618,487  

Grange Resources Ltd.

    2,693,344       2,129,637  

Growthpoint Properties Australia Ltd.

    435,374       1,157,045  

GUD Holdings Ltd.

    871,751       5,393,332  

GWA Group Ltd.

    1,577,333       2,300,454  

Hansen Technologies Ltd.

    589,005       2,360,564  

Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd.

    3,461,913       10,102,338  

Healius Ltd.

    3,891,656       10,603,357  

Home Consortium Ltd.

    815,446       3,070,801  

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT

    7,492,784       7,273,680  

HUB24 Ltd.

    391,747       6,767,547  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI EAFE ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Australia (continued)            

IDP Education Ltd.

    1,083,320     $ 21,796,261  

IGO Ltd.

    3,587,262       28,109,190  

Iluka Resources Ltd.

    2,203,492       14,955,151  

Imdex Ltd.

    531,760       677,032  

Imugene Ltd.(a)

    26,476,381       4,608,817  

Incitec Pivot Ltd.

    10,045,681       25,594,827  

Ingenia Communities Group

    1,788,885       5,865,757  

Inghams Group Ltd.

    1,874,217       3,885,840  

Insignia Financial Ltd.

    3,010,855       6,550,480  

Insurance Australia Group Ltd.

    12,710,414       39,994,125  

Integral Diagnostics Ltd.

    487,091       1,055,959  

InvoCare Ltd.

    728,972       5,655,085  

ionner Ltd.(a)(b)

    6,443,246       2,556,452  

IPH Ltd.

    1,373,292       8,477,701  

IRESS Ltd.

    1,080,491       8,664,494  

JB Hi-Fi Ltd.

    633,130       18,747,242  

Jervois Global Ltd.(a)

    6,761,304       1,906,524  

Johns Lyng Group Ltd.

    769,433       4,090,502  

Judo Capital Holdings Ltd.(a)(b)

    2,858,567       2,641,021  

Jumbo Interactive Ltd.

    171,095       1,733,924  

Karoon Energy Ltd.(a)(b)

    1,637,085       2,163,131  

Kelsian Group Ltd.

    611,363       2,633,091  

Kogan.com Ltd.(a)(b)

    433,194       1,402,168  

Lake Resources NL(a)(b)

    5,969,927       3,444,839  

Lendlease Corp. Ltd.

    3,561,113       25,798,972  

Lifestyle Communities Ltd.

    280,691       3,343,895  

Link Administration Holdings Ltd.

    2,902,106       8,947,517  

Liontown Resources Ltd.(a)(b)

    8,714,468       8,185,972  

Lottery Corp. Ltd. (The)(a)(b)

    11,536,492       36,594,894  

Lovisa Holdings Ltd.(b)

    235,365       2,956,682  

Lynas Rare Earths Ltd.(a)

    4,754,973       29,239,950  

MA Financial Group Ltd.

    170,809       740,020  

Maas Group Holdings Ltd.(b)

    112,340       328,185  

Macquarie Group Ltd.

    1,894,860           242,510,565  

Magellan Financial Group Ltd.

    717,719       7,374,032  

Mayne Pharma Group Ltd.(a)

    3,421,592       816,470  

McMillan Shakespeare Ltd.

    509,296       4,391,515  

Medibank Pvt Ltd.

    14,360,111       34,529,347  

Megaport Ltd.(a)(b)

    868,828       5,965,316  

Mesoblast Ltd.(a)(b)

    2,995,501       1,965,743  

Metcash Ltd.

    5,377,720       15,675,721  

Mincor Resources NL(a)

    1,878,608       2,547,947  

Mineral Resources Ltd.

    888,700       33,863,102  

Mirvac Group

    20,341,557       30,817,176  

Monadelphous Group Ltd.

    585,447       4,250,178  

Mount Gibson Iron Ltd.(b)

    3,130,242       1,154,260  

Nanosonics Ltd.(a)(b)

    1,433,826       4,770,280  

National Australia Bank Ltd.

    16,876,544       364,474,423  

National Storage REIT

    6,410,052       11,208,720  

Nearmap Ltd.(a)(b)

    2,430,773       2,380,438  

Neometals Ltd.(a)(b)

    2,397,296       1,888,226  

Netwealth Group Ltd.

    606,092       5,506,299  

New Hope Corp. Ltd.(b)

    2,836,153       8,786,629  

Newcrest Mining Ltd.

    4,606,602       62,079,750  

NEXTDC Ltd.(a)

    2,445,103       20,354,364  

nib holdings Ltd.

    2,404,308       12,295,779  

Nick Scali Ltd.(b)

    342,555       2,325,785  

Nickel Mines Ltd.

    5,983,881       4,595,437  

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Ltd.

    8,633,730       12,596,346  

Northern Star Resources Ltd.

    6,170,739       33,912,090  
Security   Shares     Value  
Australia (continued)            

Novonix Ltd.(a)

    1,671,612     $ 3,379,670  

NRW Holdings Ltd.

    2,232,582       3,056,356  

Nufarm Ltd./Australia

    1,672,895       6,092,445  

Objective Corp. Ltd.

    7,526       80,816  

Omni Bridgeway Ltd.(a)

    1,270,816       3,687,268  

oOh!media Ltd.(b)

    2,910,765       2,561,023  

Orica Ltd.

    2,107,650       24,980,351  

Origin Energy Ltd.

    9,057,774       38,027,830  

Orora Ltd.

    5,022,596       12,572,263  

OZ Minerals Ltd.

    1,841,128       24,588,714  

Pact Group Holdings Ltd.

    1,495,901       2,127,906  

Paladin Energy Ltd.(a)(b)

    13,869,103       7,253,814  

Pendal Group Ltd.

    1,760,647       5,962,826  

Perenti Global Ltd.

    2,957,424       1,193,081  

Perpetual Ltd.

    293,486       6,264,185  

Perseus Mining Ltd.

    6,730,085       7,987,408  

PEXA Group Ltd.(a)(b)

    272,025       2,780,647  

Pilbara Minerals Ltd.(a)(b)

    12,766,748       25,172,588  

Pinnacle Investment Management Group Ltd.

    597,708       4,244,168  

Platinum Asset Management Ltd.

    2,723,528       3,496,953  

PointsBet Holdings Ltd.(a)(b)

    1,082,025       2,452,103  

PolyNovo Ltd.(a)(b)

    3,607,621       4,169,090  

Premier Investments Ltd.

    591,719       8,801,030  

Pro Medicus Ltd.(b)

    270,907       9,489,565  

PWR Holdings Ltd.

    398,454       2,341,604  

Qantas Airways Ltd.(a)

    4,706,473       15,165,901  

QBE Insurance Group Ltd.

    7,671,669       62,030,995  

Qube Holdings Ltd.

    9,384,410       18,253,914  

Ramelius Resources Ltd.

    4,640,809       3,516,214  

Ramsay Health Care Ltd.

    953,378       47,098,549  

REA Group Ltd.

    275,674       24,321,151  

Red 5 Ltd.(a)

    10,967,338       2,034,181  

Reece Ltd.

    1,168,422       12,619,334  

Regis Resources Ltd.

    4,242,871       5,256,746  

Reliance Worldwide Corp. Ltd.

    4,531,830       14,159,098  

Rio Tinto Ltd.

    1,925,010           133,373,446  

Rio Tinto PLC

    5,846,416       352,945,075  

Rural Funds Group

    508,681       980,011  

Sandfire Resources Ltd.

    2,235,515       7,214,344  

Santos Ltd.

    16,728,886       86,963,104  

Sayona Mining Ltd.(a)(b)

    34,730,432       4,848,670  

Scentre Group

    26,901,407       55,127,501  

SEEK Ltd.

    1,780,155       28,833,412  

Select Harvests Ltd.(b)

    324,072       1,047,257  

Seven Group Holdings Ltd.

    985,523       12,210,470  

Seven West Media Ltd.(a)(b)

    4,933,986       1,649,008  

SG Fleet Group Ltd.

    2,804       5,151  

Shopping Centres Australasia Property Group

    6,319,222       13,188,053  

Sierra Rutile Holdings Ltd.(a)

    2,203,492       492,666  

Sigma Healthcare Ltd.

    952,267       413,610  

Silver Lake Resources Ltd.(a)

    5,461,077       5,521,727  

Sims Ltd.

    980,908       10,200,461  

SiteMinder Ltd.(a)(b)

    1,124,467       3,357,810  

SmartGroup Corp. Ltd.

    440,224       2,132,857  

Sonic Healthcare Ltd.

    2,397,446       57,734,129  

South32 Ltd.

    24,707,467       67,343,021  

Southern Cross Media Group Ltd.(b)

    1,604,306       1,346,840  

St. Barbara Ltd.

    4,448,828       3,507,727  

Star Entertainment Grp Ltd. (The)(a)

    4,617,745       10,005,049  

Steadfast Group Ltd.

    5,156,127       19,330,531  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI EAFE ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Australia (continued)            

Stockland

    12,391,490     $ 33,577,054  

Suncorp Group Ltd.

    6,505,567       51,376,338  

Super Retail Group Ltd.

    896,293       6,256,846  

Syrah Resources Ltd.(a)

    3,287,418       3,425,233  

Tabcorp Holdings Ltd.

    11,570,241       8,071,155  

Tassal Group Ltd.

    331,037       1,140,009  

Technology One Ltd.

    1,611,621       13,372,051  

Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd.(a)

    1,183,009       6,179,125  

Telstra Corp. Ltd.

    21,275,892       58,147,208  

Temple & Webster Group Ltd.(a)

    546,899       2,032,999  

Transurban Group

    16,025,184       163,804,428  

Treasury Wine Estates Ltd.

    3,709,178       31,973,244  

Tyro Payments Ltd.(a)(b)

    2,340,404       1,369,465  

United Malt Grp Ltd.

    1,370,570       3,539,535  

Ventia Services Group Pty Ltd.

    1,327,241       2,487,383  

Vicinity Centres

    20,102,798       29,414,312  

Viva Energy Group Ltd.(d)

    5,057,861       9,501,546  

Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd.(a)(b)

    451,969       2,495,901  

Washington H Soul Pattinson & Co. Ltd.

    1,172,736       21,231,983  

Waypoint REIT Ltd.

    3,819,807       7,036,443  

Webjet Ltd.(a)(b)

    2,051,799       7,475,938  

Wesfarmers Ltd.

    5,881,202       192,700,595  

West African Resources Ltd.(a)(b)

    5,282,588       4,917,982  

Westgold Resources Ltd.

    2,429,736       2,217,522  

Westpac Banking Corp.

    18,271,785       276,692,222  

Whitehaven Coal Ltd.

    4,880,548       21,488,465  

WiseTech Global Ltd.

    774,729       27,436,727  

Woodside Energy Group Ltd.

    9,777,476       220,780,089  

Woolworths Group Ltd.

    6,325,091       166,407,337  

Worley Ltd.

    1,694,725       17,103,664  

Zip Co. Ltd.(a)(b)

    3,105,174       2,508,950  
   

 

 

 
          7,936,282,756  
Austria — 0.3%            

ams-OSRAM AG(a)(b)

    1,423,448       11,749,928  

ANDRITZ AG

    347,123       16,241,817  

AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG

    141,391       7,064,493  

BAWAG Group AG(d)

    437,970       20,220,967  

CA Immobilien Anlagen AG

    286,195       9,341,371  

DO & CO AG(a)(b)

    37,278       3,114,620  

Erste Group Bank AG

    1,787,567       45,319,605  

EVN AG

    190,908       4,502,628  

IMMOFINANZ AG(b)

    182,764       2,792,569  

Kontron AG(b)

    301,191       4,487,879  

Lenzing AG

    81,740       6,596,286  

Oesterreichische Post AG(b)

    188,769       5,439,722  

OMV AG

    774,903       33,003,059  

Palfinger AG(b)

    9,539       236,421  

Porr AG

    10,364       128,753  

Raiffeisen Bank International AG

    751,788       9,107,726  

S IMMO AG

    297,952       6,949,727  

Schoeller-Bleckmann Oilfield Equipment AG

    25,051       1,432,395  

Semperit AG Holding(b)

    67,318       1,365,027  

Strabag SE

    79,598       3,290,733  

Telekom Austria AG

    881,948       5,453,438  

UNIQA Insurance Group AG

    773,401       5,298,643  

Verbund AG

    354,529       38,985,955  

Vienna Insurance Group AG Wiener Versicherung Gruppe

    239,318       5,494,338  

voestalpine AG

    601,340       13,540,148  
Security   Shares     Value  
Austria (continued)            

Wienerberger AG

    611,686     $ 14,079,481  
   

 

 

 
          275,237,729  
Belgium — 0.9%            

Ackermans & van Haaren NV

    114,102       16,773,177  

Aedifica SA

    184,543       19,160,249  

Ageas SA/NV

    837,090       36,535,039  

AGFA-Gevaert NV(a)

    1,101,962       3,987,044  

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV

    4,511,157       241,652,727  

Barco NV

    402,042       10,534,043  

Bekaert SA

    232,336       8,228,750  

bpost SA(b)

    502,508       3,153,701  

Cofinimmo SA

    151,952       17,100,523  

D’ieteren Group

    145,706       23,914,157  

Dredging Environmental & Marine Engineering NV(a)

    43,041       4,976,153  

Econocom Group SA/NV

    77,987       265,314  

Elia Group SA/NV

    182,698       27,735,698  

Etablissements Franz Colruyt NV

    274,068       7,571,403  

Euronav NV

    941,082       12,849,324  

Fagron

    443,368       6,762,603  

Galapagos NV(a)(b)

    241,834       12,269,214  

Gimv NV

    154,857       8,360,649  

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA

    527,533       46,694,622  

Immobel SA

    2,645       158,907  

Intervest Offices & Warehouses NV(b)

    18,118       512,935  

Ion Beam Applications

    128,465       2,242,563  

KBC Ancora(b)

    254,845       8,925,949  

KBC Group NV

    1,293,444       67,746,668  

Kinepolis Group NV(a)(b)

    93,790       4,619,416  

Melexis NV

    119,265       10,233,273  

Mithra Pharmaceuticals SA(a)(b)

    73,029       493,668  

Montea NV

    49,772       5,033,319  

Ontex Group NV(a)(b)

    379,015       2,478,038  

Orange Belgium SA(a)(b)

    139,048       2,677,436  

Proximus SADP

    781,766       10,832,927  

Recticel SA

    104,883       1,610,077  

Retail Estates NV

    13,970       986,341  

Shurgard Self Storage SA

    30,906       1,594,164  

Sofina SA

    80,088       18,755,746  

Solvay SA

    381,649       33,521,347  

Telenet Group Holding NV

    220,959       3,533,860  

Tessenderlo Group SA(a)

    193,871       6,076,055  

UCB SA

    657,115       51,346,142  

Umicore SA

    1,080,804       39,149,276  

VGP NV

    54,424       9,558,814  

Warehouses De Pauw CVA

    790,315       26,866,124  

X-Fab Silicon Foundries SE(a)(b)(d)

    153,780       1,026,974  

Xior Student Housing NV

    124,270       5,435,948  
   

 

 

 
          823,940,357  
Denmark — 2.7%            

ALK-Abello A/S(a)

    807,351       16,119,351  

Alm Brand A/S

    4,984,701       7,501,473  

Ambu A/S, Class B(b)

    883,586       10,045,693  

AP Moller - Maersk A/S, Class A

    16,044       42,981,474  

AP Moller - Maersk A/S, Class B, NVS

    27,661       75,523,745  

Bavarian Nordic A/S(a)(b)

    395,513       19,612,089  

Better Collective A/S(a)(b)

    157,675       2,504,489  

Carlsberg A/S, Class B

    517,787       66,971,549  

cBrain A/S

    47,927       1,374,317  

Chemometec A/S

    86,248       10,302,526  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI EAFE ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Denmark (continued)            

Chr Hansen Holding A/S

    544,728     $ 35,653,979  

Coloplast A/S, Class B

    617,968       72,326,304  

D/S Norden A/S

    178,057       7,769,984  

Danske Bank A/S

    3,559,460       49,776,549  

Demant A/S(a)

    498,951       19,007,899  

Dfds A/S

    203,783       7,303,291  

Drilling Co. of 1972 A/S (The)(a)

    113,474       5,385,247  

DSV A/S

    995,132       167,680,638  

FLSmidth & Co. A/S

    269,579       7,404,594  

Genmab A/S(a)

    342,182       121,755,167  

GN Store Nord A/S

    691,310       24,074,251  

H Lundbeck A/S

    1,469,756       7,264,432  

H Lundbeck A/S, Class A(a)

    367,453       1,751,854  

ISS A/S(a)

    810,404       14,163,054  

Jyske Bank A/S, Registered(a)

    282,849       14,803,333  

Matas A/S

    288,232       3,092,467  

Netcompany Group A/S(a)(d)

    209,843       11,767,426  

Nilfisk Holding A/S(a)

    91,566       2,164,128  

NKT A/S(a)

    229,926       11,780,295  

Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B

    8,788,172       1,023,591,376  

Novozymes A/S, Class B

    1,063,381       67,929,057  

NTG Nordic Transport Group A/S, Class A(a)(b)

    27,810       1,226,107  

Orsted A/S(d)

    980,041       114,093,070  

Pandora A/S

    499,745       37,126,908  

Per Aarsleff Holding A/S

    133,044       4,091,638  

Ringkjoebing Landbobank A/S

    181,318       20,360,720  

Rockwool A/S, Class B

    44,623       11,057,536  

Royal Unibrew A/S

    265,007       22,600,747  

Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S, Class A(d)

    389,200       7,454,063  

Schouw & Co. A/S

    77,599       5,777,710  

SimCorp A/S

    225,398       16,823,314  

Solar A/S, Class B

    2,824       265,583  

Spar Nord Bank A/S

    553,053       6,336,895  

Sydbank A/S

    373,411       11,467,101  

Topdanmark A/S

    231,242       11,270,651  

Tryg A/S

    1,861,136       42,436,401  

Vestas Wind Systems A/S

    5,235,885       137,618,560  

Zealand Pharma A/S(a)(b)

    200,193       3,610,571  
   

 

 

 
          2,382,999,606  
Finland — 1.2%            

Aktia Bank OYJ(b)

    56,540       541,461  

Anora Group OYJ

    21,405       181,889  

Cargotec OYJ, Class B

    232,942       8,238,423  

Caverion OYJ

    533,702       2,661,685  

Citycon OYJ

    549,701       3,911,045  

Elisa OYJ

    740,916       40,976,418  

Finnair OYJ(a)(b)

    3,879,257       1,594,814  

Fortum OYJ

    2,342,498       26,292,879  

F-Secure OYJ(a)

    54,455       168,915  

Harvia OYJ(b)

    89,711       1,914,272  

Huhtamaki OYJ

    513,607       20,019,662  

Kamux Corp.

    164,059       1,352,788  

Kemira OYJ

    642,964       8,163,845  

Kempower OYJ(a)(b)

    87,782       1,234,778  

Kesko OYJ, Class B

    1,420,299       35,128,489  

Kojamo OYJ(b)

    697,898       12,450,052  

Kone OYJ, Class B

    1,751,890       80,063,881  

Konecranes OYJ

    367,906       9,877,847  

Marimekko OYJ

    20,776       288,823  

Metsa Board OYJ, Class B

    1,108,618       9,883,080  
Security   Shares     Value  
Finland (continued)            

Metso Outotec OYJ

    3,486,004     $ 28,817,720  

Musti Group OYJ

    72,963       1,512,258  

Neste OYJ

    2,194,108       112,823,848  

Nokia OYJ

    28,003,047       145,856,108  

Nokian Renkaat OYJ

    675,839       7,993,672  

Nordea Bank Abp

    17,067,006       168,280,086  

Oriola OYJ, Class B

    763,394       1,549,530  

Orion OYJ, Class B

    551,925       26,347,514  

Outokumpu OYJ

    1,989,362       8,758,769  

Puuilo OYJ

    40,029       203,784  

QT Group OYJ(a)(b)

    89,324       7,222,796  

Remedy Entertainment OYJ(b)

    40,899       1,106,394  

Revenio Group OYJ

    112,278       5,783,379  

Rovio Entertainment OYJ(d)

    73,198       496,466  

Sampo OYJ, Class A

    2,600,585       112,352,376  

Sanoma OYJ

    446,691       6,309,790  

Spinnova OYJ(a)(b)

    7,356       56,416  

Stora Enso OYJ, Class R

    2,850,079       44,078,432  

Talenom OYJ(b)

    156,762       1,796,239  

TietoEVRY Oyj

    455,038       12,376,994  

Tokmanni Group Corp.

    165,822       2,181,264  

UPM-Kymmene OYJ

    2,762,654       87,547,839  

Uponor OYJ

    357,133       5,376,718  

Valmet OYJ

    862,707       24,006,862  

Wartsila OYJ Abp

    2,412,782       21,199,985  

WithSecure OYJ(a)

    54,455       98,845  

YIT OYJ

    1,009,915       3,435,353  
   

 

 

 
          1,102,514,483  
France — 9.9%            

AB Science SA(a)(b)

    129,465       992,452  

ABC arbitrage

    498,501       3,566,450  

Accor SA(a)

    869,269       22,556,578  

Aeroports de Paris(a)

    155,189       21,442,745  

Air France-KLM(a)(b)

    6,430,202       8,866,181  

Air Liquide SA

    2,728,687       375,146,352  

Airbus SE

    3,076,827       331,748,672  

Albioma SA

    215,384       10,975,839  

ALD SA(d)

    592,935       7,023,923  

Alstom SA(b)

    1,650,595       39,227,532  

Altarea SCA(b)

    18,189       2,697,462  

Alten SA

    167,524       22,689,455  

Amundi SA(d)

    315,605       17,135,712  

Antin Infrastructure Partners SA(b)

    180,556       5,421,703  

APERAM SA

    268,400       8,750,986  

ArcelorMittal SA

    3,151,755       77,766,193  

Arkema SA

    305,924       28,981,877  

Atos SE(a)(b)

    515,219       6,351,881  

Aubay

    2,258       120,064  

AXA SA

    10,058,975       231,784,023  

Believe SA(a)(b)

    20,491       189,686  

Beneteau SA

    61,271       704,588  

BioMerieux

    215,561       23,331,749  

BNP Paribas SA

    5,797,589       273,920,363  

Boiron SA

    46,897       2,192,846  

Bollore SE

    4,742,045       23,941,917  

Bonduelle SCA

    112,176       1,508,559  

Bouygues SA(b)

    1,190,796       35,997,443  

Bureau Veritas SA

    1,516,395       41,823,095  

Capgemini SE

    844,637       161,103,382  

Carmila SA

    299,599       4,741,969  
 

 

 

S C H E D U L E   O F   I N V E S T M E N T S

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI EAFE ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
France (continued)            

Carrefour SA

    3,211,771     $ 54,735,140  

Casino Guichard Perrachon SA(a)(b)

    237,167       2,792,407  

CGG SA(a)(b)

    4,132,902       3,691,347  

Chargeurs SA

    71,142       1,219,639  

Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin SCA

    3,509,861       98,221,930  

Cie. de Saint-Gobain

    2,576,589       120,145,878  

Cie. des Alpes(a)

    4,493       78,883  

Cie. Plastic Omnium SA

    364,224       6,812,224  

Coface SA(a)

    632,537       6,624,458  

Covivio

    246,128       15,566,013  

Credit Agricole SA

    6,381,595       58,798,926  

Danone SA

    3,390,973       186,975,386  

Dassault Aviation SA

    134,938       19,299,187  

Dassault Systemes SE

    3,459,099       148,366,532  

Derichebourg SA

    680,378       4,336,604  

Edenred

    1,284,020       65,909,388  

Eiffage SA(b)

    429,817       40,333,589  

Electricite de France SA(b)

    2,903,562       35,261,580  

Elior Group SA(a)(b)(d)

    658,261       2,139,145  

Elis SA

    1,015,098       15,151,201  

Engie SA

    9,448,163       116,895,864  

Equasens

    23,672       2,062,204  

Eramet SA

    48,710       5,156,265  

Esker SA

    15,585       2,341,043  

EssilorLuxottica SA

    1,493,620       234,173,234  

Etablissements Maurel et Prom SA

    312,281       1,650,324  

Eurazeo SE

    250,441       17,888,377  

Euroapi SA(a)

    256,264       4,323,161  

Eurofins Scientific SE

    696,803       54,321,622  

Eutelsat Communications SA

    864,922       6,581,816  

Faurecia SE(a)(b)

    817,255       14,771,879  

Fnac Darty SA

    103,228       4,140,752  

Gaztransport Et Technigaz SA

    150,560       20,765,837  

Gecina SA

    237,875       24,389,465  

Getlink SE

    2,295,183       45,936,536  

Hermes International

    164,776       226,063,415  

ICADE

    173,567       8,689,916  

ID Logistics Group(a)

    2,170       702,620  

Imerys SA

    203,495       6,895,717  

Interparfums SA

    36,340       1,823,117  

Ipsen SA

    197,595       19,988,145  

IPSOS

    233,015       11,943,345  

JCDecaux SA(a)(b)

    328,106       5,291,202  

Kaufman & Broad SA(b)

    53,064       1,473,254  

Kering SA

    390,451       223,529,669  

Klepierre SA

    1,108,904       24,639,897  

Korian SA

    405,333       5,997,423  

La Francaise des Jeux SAEM(d)

    535,220       19,116,999  

Legrand SA

    1,385,051       113,392,212  

LISI

    113,966       2,685,206  

LNA Sante SA

    3,464       118,603  

L’Oreal SA

    1,257,401       475,369,654  

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE

    1,448,833           1,006,002,979  

Maisons du Monde SA(d)

    211,700       2,262,747  

McPhy Energy SA(a)(b)

    111,098       1,709,472  

Mercialys SA

    406,918       3,607,025  

Mersen SA

    131,688       4,632,971  

Metropole Television SA

    213,658       2,814,405  

Neoen SA(b)(d)

    263,634       11,594,905  

Nexans SA

    160,206       15,386,920  
Security   Shares     Value  
France (continued)            

Nexity SA

    246,566     $ 6,059,281  

Orange SA

    10,317,618       105,429,872  

Orpea SA(a)(b)

    288,090       7,173,208  

Pernod Ricard SA

    1,093,351       214,782,618  

Peugeot Invest

    35,388       3,591,604  

Publicis Groupe SA

    1,175,202       62,538,775  

Quadient SA

    221,832       4,318,986  

Remy Cointreau SA

    120,325       23,771,069  

Renault SA(a)

    981,225       29,009,304  

Rexel SA

    1,289,378       22,915,397  

Rubis SCA

    469,847       11,483,632  

Safran SA

    1,769,356       194,479,702  

Sanofi

    5,934,876       589,769,521  

Sartorius Stedim Biotech

    144,889       57,961,303  

Schneider Electric SE

    2,809,195       388,522,424  

SCOR SE(b)

    809,735       14,249,324  

SEB SA

    128,265       10,798,684  

SES SA

    1,966,095       14,837,627  

SES-Imagotag SA(a)

    4,475       434,699  

SMCP SA(a)(d)

    141,508       770,489  

Societe BIC SA

    132,731       7,499,723  

Societe Generale SA

    4,112,165       92,138,775  

Sodexo SA

    458,314       37,239,655  

SOITEC(a)

    144,584       23,143,095  

Solutions 30 SE(a)(b)

    493,396       1,679,037  

Somfy SA

    38,280       4,840,438  

Sopra Steria Group SACA

    88,763       14,790,671  

SPIE SA

    664,313       15,953,428  

Technicolor SA(a)

    1,032,630       3,301,289  

Teleperformance

    305,903       102,294,245  

Television Francaise 1

    378,775       2,609,261  

Thales SA

    549,650       68,354,259  

TotalEnergies SE

    12,938,914       660,885,489  

Trigano SA

    59,641       5,835,613  

Ubisoft Entertainment SA(a)

    484,600       20,631,558  

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield(a)

    620,058       35,209,830  

Valeo

    1,071,370       23,013,053  

Vallourec SA(a)

    474,750       4,399,043  

Valneva SE(a)(b)

    450,012       4,475,629  

Veolia Environnement SA

    3,436,497       85,949,680  

Verallia SA(d)

    383,993       9,828,939  

Vicat SA

    84,978       2,215,527  

Vinci SA

    2,784,730       266,940,713  

Virbac SA

    28,344       10,469,014  

Vivendi SE

    3,672,365       34,862,981  

Voltalia SA(a)(b)

    147,242       3,122,308  

Waga Energy SA(a)(b)

    26,019       928,086  

Wavestone

    41,778       2,181,552  

Wendel SE

    137,057       12,614,675  

Worldline SA/France(a)(d)

    1,232,246       54,389,028  
   

 

 

 
          8,804,985,444  
Germany — 6.6%            

1&1 AG

    230,699       3,997,391  

Aareal Bank AG(a)

    323,051       10,499,539  

About You Holding SE(a)(b)

    77,972       704,108  

Adesso SE

    16,768       2,905,145  

adidas AG

    902,611       156,144,007  

ADLER Group SA(a)(b)(d)

    396,225       1,405,317  

AIXTRON SE

    641,933       16,595,800  

Allianz SE, Registered

    2,131,672       387,124,608  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI EAFE ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Germany (continued)            

Amadeus Fire AG

    17,751     $ 1,983,312  

Aroundtown SA(b)

    5,306,426       17,017,892  

Atoss Software AG

    4,986       786,756  

AURELIUS Equity Opportunities SE & Co. KGaA(b)

    109,239       2,605,846  

Aurubis AG

    173,157       12,501,429  

Auto1 Group SE(a)(b)(d)

    452,564       3,903,534  

BASF SE

    4,768,265       212,498,560  

Basler AG(b)

    14,520       553,231  

Bayer AG, Registered

    5,127,103           299,065,131  

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

    1,718,880       140,455,401  

BayWa AG

    82,158       3,536,406  

Bechtle AG

    420,351       19,442,856  

Beiersdorf AG

    516,204       53,233,396  

Bertrandt AG

    40,274       1,504,161  

Bike24 Holding AG(a)(b)

    12,977       38,558  

Bilfinger SE

    192,026       5,802,557  

Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA(a)(b)

    540,010       2,106,457  

Brenntag SE

    799,630       56,170,081  

CANCOM SE

    223,832       7,651,660  

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG, Bearer

    212,414       30,999,661  

Ceconomy AG

    689,694       1,390,996  

Cewe Stiftung & Co. KGaA(b)

    47,877       4,111,556  

Commerzbank AG(a)

    5,499,432       37,677,314  

CompuGroup Medical SE & Co. KgaA

    141,131       6,117,788  

Continental AG

    567,542       40,432,344  

Covestro AG(d)

    999,756       33,717,150  

CropEnergies AG

    50,237       740,344  

CTS Eventim AG & Co. KGaA(a)

    321,548       17,711,916  

Daimler Truck Holding AG(a)

    2,404,852       65,712,474  

Datagroup SE

    2,288       174,415  

Delivery Hero SE(a)(d)

    860,527       41,517,289  

Dermapharm Holding SE

    93,582       5,272,268  

Deutsche Bank AG, Registered

    10,695,428       93,552,393  

Deutsche Beteiligungs AG(b)

    145,792       4,207,883  

Deutsche Boerse AG

    984,987       171,944,550  

Deutsche Euroshop(c)

    310,791       6,829,343  

Deutsche Lufthansa AG, Registered(a)(b)

    3,048,934       18,768,788  

Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG(d)

    819,655       7,576,346  

Deutsche Post AG, Registered

    5,141,102       205,334,907  

Deutsche Telekom AG, Registered

    16,915,257       321,372,543  

Deutz AG

    799,893       3,339,469  

DIC Asset AG

    330,084       3,754,536  

Duerr AG

    302,074       7,510,372  

E.ON SE

    11,633,140       104,571,457  

Eckert & Ziegler Strahlen- und Medizintechnik AG

    74,795       3,316,622  

ElringKlinger AG

    65,638       525,352  

Encavis AG

    650,336       14,231,154  

Energiekontor AG

    10,784       1,058,397  

Evonik Industries AG

    1,085,090       23,144,630  

Evotec SE(a)

    747,430       19,419,128  

Fielmann AG

    38,215       1,544,736  

flatexDEGIRO AG(a)(b)

    354,880       3,609,561  

Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide(a)

    191,637       8,764,064  

Freenet AG

    640,134       15,073,006  

Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA

    1,065,687       39,508,718  

Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA

    2,165,229       55,405,950  

GEA Group AG

    794,803       29,668,078  

Gerresheimer AG(b)

    167,765       10,076,874  

GFT Technologies SE

    56,133       2,536,922  

Global Fashion Group SA(a)(b)

    513,853       762,465  
Security   Shares     Value  
Germany (continued)            

Grand City Properties SA

    512,241     $ 6,986,287  

GRENKE AG(b)

    147,062       3,861,563  

Hamborner REIT AG

    555,375       4,886,411  

Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG

    162,031       2,258,269  

Hannover Rueck SE

    310,995       44,113,715  

HeidelbergCement AG

    743,854       37,889,691  

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG(a)(b)

    907,393       1,392,654  

HelloFresh SE(a)

    866,957       23,962,454  

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

    535,708       33,778,957  

Hensoldt AG

    189,222       4,851,552  

HOCHTIEF AG

    126,444       6,786,829  

Hornbach Holding AG & Co. KGaA

    53,503       4,199,454  

Hugo Boss AG

    309,456       18,286,490  

Hypoport SE(a)

    24,038       4,996,339  

Indus Holding AG

    129,612       3,107,970  

Infineon Technologies AG

    6,801,818           186,536,223  

Instone Real Estate Group SE(b)(d)

    241,037       2,640,811  

Jenoptik AG

    312,141       7,560,159  

JOST Werke AG(d)

    20,903       869,003  

K+S AG, Registered

    994,135       20,962,553  

KION Group AG

    369,574       16,857,234  

Kloeckner & Co. SE

    459,952       4,507,813  

Knorr-Bremse AG

    374,064       22,285,068  

Krones AG

    89,008       7,755,277  

KWS Saat SE & Co. KGaA

    60,855       3,718,171  

LANXESS AG

    417,525       15,354,810  

LEG Immobilien SE

    382,230       34,723,780  

MBB SE(b)

    694       76,681  

Media and Games Invest SE(a)(b)

    294,370       718,440  

Medios AG(a)

    73,383       2,133,409  

Mercedes-Benz Group AG

    4,164,920       245,621,916  

Merck KGaA

    668,093       127,245,406  

METRO AG(a)

    723,292       5,878,266  

MLP SE

    600,016       3,507,768  

MorphoSys AG(a)(b)

    187,214       4,162,427  

MTU Aero Engines AG

    276,418       53,435,295  

Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG in Muenchen, Registered

    731,152       165,756,540  

Nagarro SE(a)

    42,278       4,958,259  

Nemetschek SE

    319,542       21,392,238  

Nordex SE(a)(b)

    659,256       6,405,795  

Norma Group SE

    195,185       3,641,366  

Northern Data AG(a)(b)

    25,881       632,820  

PATRIZIA AG(b)

    312,093       4,025,459  

Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG

    38,052       6,016,428  

PNE AG

    24,305       386,891  

ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE

    905,208       7,741,988  

Puma SE

    564,796       38,137,150  

PVA TePla AG(a)

    67,814       1,481,313  

QIAGEN NV(a)

    1,201,092       60,194,854  

Rational AG

    26,304       18,335,077  

Rheinmetall AG

    228,428       41,888,456  

RWE AG

    3,349,178       137,778,300  

Salzgitter AG(b)

    156,289       3,979,219  

SAP SE

    5,440,829       507,480,851  

Scout24 SE(d)

    430,745       24,625,037  

Secunet Security Networks AG

    8,569       2,478,689  

SGL Carbon SE(a)

    413,347       3,130,795  

Siemens AG, Registered

    3,978,366       443,762,704  

Siemens Healthineers AG(d)

    1,482,121       75,949,256  
 

 

 

S C H E D U L E   O F   I N V E S T M E N T S

  21


Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI EAFE ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Germany (continued)            

Siltronic AG

    91,777     $ 7,451,225  

Sirius Real Estate Ltd.

    5,419,066       6,307,746  

Sixt SE

    80,094       9,778,010  

SMA Solar Technology AG(a)(b)

    79,106       4,316,209  

Software AG(b)

    282,487       7,631,806  

Stabilus SE

    141,646       7,982,882  

Steico SE

    28,476       2,327,212  

Stratec SE

    40,226       3,710,589  

Stroeer SE & Co. KGaA

    203,808       8,914,107  

Suedzucker AG

    409,740       5,780,349  

Symrise AG

    688,575       80,346,789  

Synlab AG

    391,163       7,406,714  

TAG Immobilien AG

    907,502       10,049,917  

Takkt AG

    197,088       2,687,516  

TeamViewer AG(a)(d)

    799,881       8,328,100  

Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG

    5,396,636       14,347,654  

thyssenkrupp AG(a)

    2,417,180       14,928,689  

Tonies SE, Class A(a)(b)

    211,726       1,081,972  

TUI AG(a)(b)

    5,404,989       8,733,592  

Uniper SE(b)

    493,596       3,297,910  

United Internet AG, Registered

    504,886       13,299,288  

Varta AG(b)

    101,310       8,247,081  

VERBIO Vereinigte BioEnergie AG

    116,252       7,214,407  

Vitesco Technologies Group AG(a)

    103,257       5,616,055  

Volkswagen AG

    155,842       30,867,251  

Vonovia SE

    3,635,036       121,118,644  

Vossloh AG(b)

    67,761       2,418,383  

Wacker Neuson SE

    200,336       3,854,635  

Zalando SE(a)(b)(d)

    1,169,470       32,924,227  

Zeal Network SE(b)

    64,623       2,067,300  
   

 

 

 
          5,874,341,787  
Hong Kong — 2.9%            

AIA Group Ltd.

    63,134,000       634,284,792  

Apollo Future Mobility Group Ltd.(a)(b)

    8,772,000       352,199  

ASMPT Ltd.

    1,590,400       12,671,724  

Atlas Corp.

    465,437       5,436,304  

Bank of East Asia Ltd. (The)

    7,105,000       9,030,186  

BOC Hong Kong Holdings Ltd.

    19,485,500       70,485,184  

Brightoil Petroleum Holdings Ltd.(c)

    6,240,000       8  

Budweiser Brewing Co. APAC Ltd.(b)(d)

    9,121,400       25,256,563  

Cafe de Coral Holdings Ltd.

    1,612,000       2,459,862  

Champion REIT

    14,925,000       6,582,596  

Chinese Estates Holdings Ltd.(a)

    567,500       156,197  

Chow Sang Sang Holdings International Ltd.

    1,001,000       1,034,779  

Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Ltd.(b)

    10,446,800       20,661,238  

CITIC Telecom International Holdings Ltd.

    12,488,000       4,164,617  

CK Asset Holdings Ltd.

    10,346,516       73,250,510  

CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd.

    13,913,516       92,292,202  

CK Infrastructure Holdings Ltd.

    3,325,000       20,850,321  

CK Life Sciences International Holdings Inc.(b)

    14,682,000       1,499,029  

CLP Holdings Ltd.

    8,492,500       72,012,744  

C-Mer Eye Care Holdings Ltd.(a)(b)

    3,180,000       1,620,417  

Comba Telecom Systems Holdings
Ltd.(a)(b)

    9,912,000       1,791,862  

Cowell e Holdings Inc.(a)

    1,200,000       2,107,897  

Dah Sing Banking Group Ltd.

    3,150,800       2,403,193  

Dah Sing Financial Holdings Ltd.

    812,800       2,134,454  

EC Healthcare(b)

    2,212,000       1,901,495  

E-Commodities Holdings Ltd.(b)

    6,706,000       1,532,463  

ESR Group Ltd.(a)(d)

    10,510,800       27,332,559  

Far East Consortium International Ltd.

    6,976,000       2,250,421  
Security   Shares     Value  
Hong Kong (continued)            

First Pacific Co. Ltd.

    14,170,250     $ 5,654,498  

Fortune REIT

    7,233,000       6,176,554  

Fosun Tourism Group(a)(b)(d)

    1,265,600       1,808,336  

Futu Holdings Ltd., ADR(a)(b)

    316,115       13,150,384  

Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd.

    11,381,000       67,706,397  

Guotai Junan International Holdings Ltd.

    24,856,000       2,504,199  

Haitong International Securities Group Ltd.(b)

    18,518,299       2,216,772  

Hang Lung Group Ltd.

    5,390,000       9,721,546  

Hang Lung Properties Ltd.

    10,467,000       19,096,981  

Hang Seng Bank Ltd.(b)

    4,060,400       65,496,750  

Health and Happiness H&H International Holdings Ltd.

    1,074,500       1,292,104  

Henderson Land Development Co. Ltd.

    7,461,570       25,974,811  

HK Electric Investments & HK Electric Investments Ltd., Class SS

    14,437,000       13,057,835  

HKBN Ltd.

    4,960,500       5,510,333  

HKT Trust & HKT Ltd., Class SS

    19,976,200       27,988,957  

Hong Kong & China Gas Co. Ltd.

    58,591,864       61,880,753  

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd.

    6,394,800           293,460,148  

Hong Kong Technology Venture Co. Ltd.(b)

    2,927,000       1,824,674  

Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd.

    5,987,800       31,124,944  

Hsin Chong Group Holdings Ltd.(a)(c)

    7,490,000       10  

Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong Holdings Ltd.

    12,936,000       2,338,499  

Hysan Development Co. Ltd.

    2,920,000       8,951,514  

IGG Inc.

    4,249,000       1,704,059  

Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd.

    1,115,700       58,926,604  

Johnson Electric Holdings Ltd.

    2,065,750       2,641,520  

K Wah International Holdings Ltd.

    299,000       111,170  

Kerry Logistics Network Ltd.

    2,467,387       4,952,860  

Kerry Properties Ltd.

    3,027,000       7,280,346  

Lifestyle International Holdings Ltd.(a)

    3,287,000       1,128,389  

Link REIT

    11,033,500       92,398,160  

LK Technology Holdings Ltd.

    2,717,500       4,747,600  

Luk Fook Holdings International Ltd.

    1,498,000       3,657,562  

Man Wah Holdings Ltd.

    9,266,400       7,253,751  

MECOM Power and Construction Ltd.

    3,726,000       1,082,216  

Melco International Development Ltd.(a)(b)

    4,893,000       3,318,425  

Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd., ADR(a)(b)

    1,122,029       5,778,449  

MGM China Holdings Ltd.(a)

    4,278,800       2,297,121  

MTR Corp. Ltd.

    7,999,000       42,358,740  

New World Development Co. Ltd.

    7,826,000       26,169,337  

Nissin Foods Co. Ltd.

    55,000       39,987  

NWS Holdings Ltd.

    8,054,166       7,988,202  

Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd.

    27,178,000       12,997,492  

Pacific Textiles Holdings Ltd.

    5,169,000       2,055,463  

PAX Global Technology Ltd.

    2,208,000       2,065,837  

PCCW Ltd.

    23,285,000       12,462,312  

Perfect Medical Health Management Ltd.

    1,615,000       758,978  

Power Assets Holdings Ltd.

    7,378,000       48,309,260  

Prosperity REIT

    8,620,000       2,635,448  

Realord Group Holdings Ltd.(a)(b)

    2,398,000       3,009,075  

Sa Sa International Holdings Ltd.(a)(b)

    9,204,000       1,523,795  

Sands China Ltd.(a)

    12,452,000       29,206,663  

Shangri-La Asia Ltd.(a)

    8,958,000       7,306,511  

Shun Tak Holdings Ltd.(a)

    10,386,000       1,947,006  

Sino Land Co. Ltd.

    16,676,000       24,777,818  

SITC International Holdings Co. Ltd.

    7,250,000       24,685,709  

SJM Holdings Ltd.(a)(b)

    10,957,000       4,470,325  

SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings Ltd.

    2,217,000       1,157,401  
 

 

 

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2 0 2 2   I S H A R E S   A N N U A L   R E P O R T   T O   S H A R E H O L D E R S


Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI EAFE ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Hong Kong (continued)            

Stella International Holdings Ltd.

    455,000     $ 443,413  

Sun Hung Kai & Co. Ltd.

    1,041,000       479,989  

Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd.

    7,507,500       89,618,007  

SUNeVision Holdings Ltd.

    1,797,000       1,175,267  

Sunlight REIT

    2,582,000       1,233,455  

Swire Pacific Ltd., Class A

    2,721,000       15,496,422  

Swire Properties Ltd.

    5,969,000       14,222,514  

Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd.

    7,164,000       79,496,193  

Texhong Textile Group Ltd.

    1,247,500       1,160,995  

Theme International Holdings Ltd.(a)(b)

    24,500,000       3,220,062  

United Energy Group Ltd.

    40,810,000       4,689,300  

United Laboratories International Holdings Ltd. (The)

    4,430,000       2,337,001  

Value Partners Group Ltd.(b)

    7,726,000       2,565,706  

Vesync Co. Ltd.

    785,000       503,129  

Vitasoy International Holdings Ltd.

    4,276,000       6,443,487  

Vobile Group Ltd.(a)(b)

    8,315,000       4,251,157  

VSTECS Holdings Ltd.

    2,100,000       1,603,914  

VTech Holdings Ltd.

    895,800       6,106,707  

WH Group Ltd.(d)

    43,543,000       32,976,721  

Wharf Real Estate Investment Co. Ltd.(b)

    8,694,000       38,698,795  

Wynn Macau Ltd.(a)

    8,241,600       5,419,871  

Xinyi Glass Holdings Ltd.

    9,590,000       18,914,674  

Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings Ltd.

    4,004,000       5,325,133  

Zensun Enterprises Ltd.(b)

    2,745,999       839,552  
   

 

 

 
          2,552,917,870  
Ireland — 0.6%            

AIB Group PLC

    4,220,908       9,601,077  

Bank of Ireland Group PLC

    5,282,731       30,258,208  

C&C Group PLC(a)

    2,230,449       5,390,825  

Cairn Homes PLC(a)

    3,659,046       4,061,343  

CRH PLC

    3,971,260       152,393,690  

Dalata Hotel Group PLC(a)

    1,187,731       4,376,410  

Flutter Entertainment PLC, Class DI(a)

    863,549       86,699,808  

Glanbia PLC

    960,721       11,291,903  

Glenveagh Properties PLC(a)(d)

    1,786,722       1,983,103  

Grafton Group PLC

    1,266,136       13,096,231  

Greencore Group PLC(a)

    2,869,967       3,516,016  

Irish Residential Properties REIT PLC

    1,557,963       2,155,995  

James Hardie Industries PLC

    2,325,852       57,440,885  

Kerry Group PLC, Class A

    823,648       86,936,964  

Kingspan Group PLC

    794,575       51,431,311  

Origin Enterprises PLC

    680,483       2,762,533  

Smurfit Kappa Group PLC

    1,269,058       46,000,050  

Uniphar PLC(a)

    708,275       2,341,791  
   

 

 

 
      571,738,143  
Israel — 1.1%            

AFI Properties Ltd.(b)

    62,884       3,289,408  

Africa Israel Residences Ltd.(b)

    32,678       1,884,150  

Airport City Ltd.(a)

    492,325       9,517,907  

Alony Hetz Properties & Investments Ltd.

    945,622       13,799,664  

Altshuler Shaham Penn Ltd.(b)

    421,184       1,221,044  

Amot Investments Ltd.

    1,033,566       7,085,999  

Arad Investment & Industrial Development Ltd.(b)

    16,675       2,040,800  

Ashtrom Group Ltd.(b)

    110,906       2,584,706  

AudioCodes Ltd.(b)

    126,375       3,098,335  

Azorim-Investment Development & Construction Co. Ltd.

    57,531       219,739  

Azrieli Group Ltd.

    227,016       18,196,909  

Bank Hapoalim BM

    6,286,668       58,591,770  
Security   Shares     Value  
Israel (continued)            

Bank Leumi Le-Israel BM

    8,055,618     $ 78,329,678  

Bezeq The Israeli Telecommunication Corp. Ltd.

    11,308,410       19,361,632  

Big Shopping Centers Ltd.

    36,404       4,849,014  

Blue Square Real Estate Ltd.(b)

    1,909       148,865  

Camtek Ltd./Israel(a)(b)

    146,599       4,326,435  

Cellcom Israel Ltd.(a)(b)

    522,784       2,867,315  

Cellebrite DI Ltd.(a)(b)

    12,133       61,272  

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.(a)(b)

    543,891       67,768,819  

Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings Ltd.(a)

    352,271       6,891,025  

Cognyte Software Ltd.(a)(b)

    331,498       1,495,056  

CyberArk Software Ltd.(a)(b)

    210,715           27,420,343  

Danel Adir Yeoshua Ltd.

    29,549       3,747,698  

Danya Cebus Ltd.

    41,043       1,056,416  

Delek Automotive Systems Ltd.

    271,723       3,419,467  

Delek Group Ltd.(a)

    45,329       6,882,624  

Delta Galil Industries Ltd.

    37,815       1,847,795  

Doral Group Renewable Energy Resources Ltd.(a)(b)

    346,957       1,213,512  

Elbit Systems Ltd.

    138,297       31,909,733  

Elco Ltd.

    15,874       1,101,478  

Electra Consumer Products 1970 Ltd.(b)

    69,806       3,284,955  

Electra Ltd./Israel

    9,695       5,810,236  

Electra Real Estate Ltd.

    50,656       836,254  

Electreon Wireless Ltd.(a)(b)

    22,913       554,933  

Energix-Renewable Energies Ltd.

    1,173,081       4,754,730  

Enlight Renewable Energy Ltd.(a)(b)

    4,796,488       10,927,020  

Equital Ltd.(a)

    4,140       146,802  

Fattal Holdings 1998 Ltd.(a)

    28,916       3,381,745  

FIBI Holdings Ltd.

    11,872       552,063  

First International Bank Of Israel Ltd. (The)

    455,651       19,264,953  

Fiverr International Ltd.(a)

    171,290       5,494,983  

Formula Systems 1985 Ltd.

    42,763       4,448,769  

Fox Wizel Ltd.(b)

    45,537       5,789,786  

G City Ltd.

    756,996       4,673,067  

Gav-Yam Lands Corp. Ltd.

          4  

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd.(a)(b)

    129,301       873,085  

Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd.

    951,243       9,726,575  

Hilan Ltd.

    33,462       1,949,712  

ICL Group Ltd.

    3,725,118       33,944,827  

Inmode Ltd.(a)(b)

    390,852       12,991,920  

Isracard Ltd.

    500,179       1,563,610  

Israel Canada T.R Ltd.(b)

    732,273       2,828,327  

Israel Corp. Ltd.(a)

    27,511       12,252,710  

Israel Discount Bank Ltd., Class A

    6,654,886       37,838,740  

Israel Land Development - Urban Renewal Ltd.

    85,025       1,358,801  

Isras Investment Co. Ltd.

    9,475       1,875,171  

Ituran Location and Control Ltd.(b)

    151,151       3,839,235  

Kornit Digital Ltd.(a)(b)

    261,334       7,110,898  

M Yochananof & Sons Ltd.

    2,277       131,217  

Magic Software Enterprises Ltd.

    134,036       2,682,294  

Malam - Team Ltd.(b)

    4,606       103,295  

Matrix IT Ltd.(b)

    174,206       4,427,096  

Maytronics Ltd.(b)

    199,659       2,630,963  

Mega Or Holdings Ltd.

    98,492       3,300,302  

Melisron Ltd.(a)

    154,516       11,691,443  

Menora Mivtachim Holdings Ltd.(a)

    26,826       536,936  

Migdal Insurance & Financial Holdings Ltd.

    3,635,543       5,678,257  

Mivne Real Estate KD Ltd.(b)

    3,241,680       11,009,857  

Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Ltd.

    863,883       32,115,748  

Nano Dimension Ltd., ADR(a)(b)

    1,302,062       4,283,784  
 

 

 

S C H E D U L E   O F   I N V E S T M E N T S

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI EAFE ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Israel (continued)            

Nano-X Imaging Ltd.(a)(b)

    203,167     $ 2,446,131  

Nayax Ltd.(a)

    72,183       194,357  

Neto Malinda Trading Ltd.(a)(b)

    59,404       2,241,668  

Nice Ltd.(a)

    332,668       71,023,723  

Nova Ltd.(a)

    139,318       14,796,042  

Oil Refineries Ltd.

    14,733,268       5,552,207  

One Software Technologies Ltd.(b)

    198,300       3,256,877  

OPC Energy Ltd.(a)(b)

    310,499       3,591,038  

OY Nofar Energy Ltd.(a)(b)

    79,502       2,337,032  

Partner Communications Co. Ltd.(a)(b)

    767,305       6,124,092  

Paz Oil Co. Ltd.(a)(b)

    66,550       8,207,808  

Perion Network Ltd.(a)(b)

    132,177       2,549,722  

Phoenix Holdings Ltd. (The)

    688,504       7,357,087  

Plus500 Ltd.

    570,953       11,587,756  

Prashkovsky Investments and Construction Ltd.

    8,368       270,894  

Property & Building Corp. Ltd.(a)(b)

    7,376       707,990  

RADA Electronic Industries Ltd.(a)(b)

    218,087       2,207,040  

Radware Ltd.(a)

    313,818       7,258,610  

Rami Levy Chain Stores Hashikma Marketing 2006 Ltd.(b)

    73,475       5,748,447  

Reit 1 Ltd.

    902,345       5,228,760  

Retailors Ltd.(b)

    15,743       355,904  

Sapiens International Corp. NV

    153,870       4,035,729  

Sella Capital Real Estate Ltd.

    1,083,598       3,213,920  

Shapir Engineering and Industry Ltd.

    699,778       6,231,258  

Shikun & Binui Ltd.(a)(b)

    1,660,547       7,827,110  

Shufersal Ltd.(b)

    1,445,497       9,445,162  

SimilarWeb Ltd.(a)(b)

    98,566       821,055  

Sisram Medical Ltd.(b)(d)

    250,000       355,478  

Strauss Group Ltd.

    332,447       8,833,560  

Summit Real Estate Holdings Ltd.(b)

    93,775       1,708,729  

Taboola.com Ltd.(a)

    82,489       216,121  

Tadiran Group Ltd.(b)

    19,338       2,991,927  

Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.(a)(b)

    48,633       1,735,712  

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., ADR(a)

    5,693,988       53,409,607  

Tower Semiconductor Ltd.(a)(b)

    606,998       28,934,348  

Tremor International Ltd.(a)(b)

    467,340       2,455,178  

Wix.com Ltd.(a)(b)

    300,922       17,853,702  

YH Dimri Construction & Development
Ltd.(b)

    4,220       352,069  

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.

    431,756       21,510,084  
   

 

 

 
          997,867,645  
Italy — 2.1%            

A2A SpA

    8,035,575       10,357,034  

ACEA SpA

    321,461       4,642,098  

Amplifon SpA

    645,433       21,343,263  

Anima Holding SpA(d)

    1,843,058       6,470,680  

Antares Vision SpA(a)

    142,978       1,529,752  

Ascopiave SpA

    309,593       879,804  

Assicurazioni Generali SpA

    5,737,286       85,770,387  

Atlantia SpA

    2,572,548       59,453,220  

Autogrill SpA(a)

    1,135,804       7,410,246  

Azimut Holding SpA

    604,803       10,579,894  

Banca Generali SpA(b)

    389,872       11,342,775  

Banca IFIS SpA

    173,417       2,333,266  

Banca Mediolanum SpA

    1,167,945       7,734,599  

Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena SpA(a)(b)

    705,325       299,120  

Banca Popolare di Sondrio SPA

    2,703,716       8,972,473  

Banco BPM SpA

    7,620,635       19,738,003  

BFF Bank SpA(d)

    783,851       5,507,281  

Biesse SpA(b)

    32,573       464,506  
Security   Shares     Value  
Italy (continued)            

BPER Banca

    5,915,769     $ 8,211,781  

Brembo SpA

    933,753       9,863,642  

Brunello Cucinelli SpA

    190,781       11,087,966  

Buzzi Unicem SpA

    531,659       9,720,372  

Carel Industries SpA(d)

    131,403       2,993,788  

CIR SpA-Compagnie Industriali(a)(b)

    4,045,218       1,713,715  

Credito Emiliano SpA

    544,477       3,081,819  

Danieli & C Officine Meccaniche SpA

    109,019       2,242,385  

Datalogic SpA(b)

    34,618       269,786  

De’ Longhi SpA

    412,279       7,841,385  

DiaSorin SpA

    133,747       18,596,509  

Digital Bros. SpA

    15,720       426,475  

Digital Value SpA(a)(b)

    3,230       211,698  

doValue SpA(d)

    117,087       714,969  

El.En. SpA

    148,314       2,227,261  

Enav SpA(a)(d)

    1,420,616       6,211,059  

Enel SpA

    42,216,871       212,826,402  

Eni SpA

    13,103,533       157,512,053  

ERG SpA

    354,760       11,571,290  

Esprinet SpA(b)

    156,814       1,135,018  

Ferrari NV

    655,972       139,303,678  

Fila SpA(b)

    22,658       184,381  

Fincantieri SpA(a)(b)

    1,379,060       725,008  

FinecoBank Banca Fineco SpA

    3,141,603       39,043,729  

Gruppo MutuiOnline SpA(b)

    72,345       1,938,545  

GVS SpA(b)(d)

    355,477       3,453,939  

Hera SpA

    4,231,646       12,158,687  

Illimity Bank SpA(a)

    107,207       1,103,779  

Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA(d)

    1,768,075       18,579,593  

Interpump Group SpA

    388,610       16,608,331  

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA

    85,469,176       151,776,871  

Iren SpA

    4,024,165       7,583,626  

Italgas SpA

    2,642,715       15,118,418  

Italmobiliare SpA

    11,189       311,742  

Juventus Football Club SpA(a)(b)

    6,038,888       2,224,942  

Leonardo SpA

    2,095,819       19,630,692  

Maire Tecnimont SpA(b)

    1,162,099       3,227,244  

MARR SpA

    242,153       3,351,391  

Mediobanca Banca di Credito Finanziario SpA

    3,138,490       26,917,918  

Moncler SpA

    1,084,952       54,387,415  

Nexi SpA(a)(d)

    2,758,935       25,056,758  

OVS SpA(b)(d)

    828,078       1,331,861  

Pharmanutra SpA(b)

    17,927       1,233,864  

Piaggio & C SpA

    1,510,397       3,979,177  

Pirelli & C SpA(d)

    1,779,544       7,704,752  

Poste Italiane SpA(d)

    2,709,806       22,763,220  

Prysmian SpA

    1,305,842       41,521,721  

RAI Way SpA(d)

    211,601       1,053,138  

Recordati Industria Chimica e Farmaceutica SpA

    556,749       24,691,424  

Reply SpA

    147,919       19,473,006  

Safilo Group SpA(a)(b)

    1,176,308       1,607,342  

Saipem SpA(a)(b)

    6,329,799       5,265,717  

Salcef SpA(b)

    72,716       1,403,545  

Salvatore Ferragamo SpA(b)

    343,526       6,093,401  

Sanlorenzo SpA/Ameglia

    11,956       416,235  

Saras SpA(a)

    3,466,815       4,397,728  

Seco SpA(a)(b)

    68,362       444,174  

Sesa SpA

    23,726       3,367,596  

Snam SpA

    10,540,632       52,887,961  

SOL SpA(b)

    6,713       124,506  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI EAFE ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Italy (continued)            

Stellantis NV

    11,382,079     $ 163,449,524  

Tamburi Investment Partners SpA(b)

    309,230       2,569,239  

Technogym SpA(b)(d)

    714,666       5,034,821  

Technoprobe SpA(a)

    646,441       5,208,016  

Telecom Italia SpA/Milano(a)(b)

    50,779,591       11,265,929  

Tenaris SA

    2,483,720       34,757,260  

Terna - Rete Elettrica Nazionale

    7,293,619       55,838,512  

Tinexta SpA(b)

    66,509       1,656,205  

Tod’s SpA(a)(b)

    61,389       2,180,391  

UniCredit SpA

    10,943,951       108,232,240  

Unipol Gruppo SpA

    2,324,423       9,750,265  

Webuild SpA(b)

    2,059,537       3,178,509  

Wiit SpA(b)

    22,442       459,888  

Zignago Vetro SpA(b)

    49,748       631,070  
   

 

 

 
          1,879,946,698  
Japan — 23.5%            

77 Bank Ltd. (The)

    438,700       5,863,359  

ABC-Mart Inc.

    166,000       7,029,928  

Activia Properties Inc.

    2,996       9,393,879  

Adastria Co. Ltd.

    140,000       2,102,500  

ADEKA Corp.

    571,800       10,342,879  

Advance Logistics Investment Corp.

    2,815       3,245,513  

Advance Residence Investment Corp.

    6,816       18,780,774  

Advantest Corp.

    983,900       58,519,401  

Aeon Co. Ltd.

    3,372,100       68,004,848  

Aeon Delight Co. Ltd.

    108,300       2,343,911  

AEON Financial Service Co. Ltd.

    653,300       7,152,318  

Aeon Hokkaido Corp.

    7,900       62,776  

Aeon Mall Co. Ltd.

    531,100       6,776,465  

AEON REIT Investment Corp.

    9,529       11,176,479  

AGC Inc.

    998,700       36,405,836  

Ai Holdings Corp.

    170,900       2,163,439  

Aica Kogyo Co. Ltd.

    239,900       5,558,697  

Aida Engineering Ltd.

    447,400       3,079,445  

Aiful Corp.

    2,085,100       6,114,136  

Ain Holdings Inc.

    121,900       7,025,849  

Air Water Inc.

    953,700       12,839,557  

Airtrip Corp.(b)

    58,900       1,093,589  

Aisin Corp.

    763,900       22,686,747  

Ajinomoto Co. Inc.

    2,417,800       63,626,770  

Alfresa Holdings Corp.

    929,900       12,410,344  

Alpen Co. Ltd.(b)

    50,900       795,146  

Alps Alpine Co. Ltd.

    986,676       10,268,807  

Amada Co. Ltd.

    1,746,600       14,098,040  

Amano Corp.

    422,100       8,121,278  

Amvis Holdings Inc.

    63,000       2,221,587  

ANA Holdings Inc.(a)

    828,900       15,474,464  

AnGes Inc.(a)(b)

    884,400       2,461,514  

Anicom Holdings Inc.

    410,000       2,105,219  

Anritsu Corp.

    722,900       8,835,687  

AOKI Holdings Inc.

    159,600       785,736  

Aozora Bank Ltd.

    614,700       12,849,958  

Appier Group Inc.(a)(b)

    289,200       1,902,065  

Arata Corp.

    3,600       111,286  

Arcland Sakamoto Co. Ltd.

    95,900       1,114,685  

Arcs Co. Ltd.

    183,600       2,925,901  

Argo Graphics Inc.

    3,500       90,861  

Ariake Japan Co. Ltd.

    87,900       3,503,560  

ARTERIA Networks Corp.

    31,100       297,009  

As One Corp.

    139,300       6,609,377  
Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Asahi Group Holdings Ltd.

    2,355,000     $ 81,874,731  

Asahi Holdings Inc.

    444,000       6,776,468  

Asahi Intecc Co. Ltd.

    1,106,300       20,466,576  

Asahi Kasei Corp.

    6,501,000       52,153,648  

Asics Corp.

    857,600       16,340,270  

ASKUL Corp.

    243,800       3,216,280  

Astellas Pharma Inc.

    9,716,300           152,170,711  

Atom Corp.(a)(b)

    760,500       4,669,050  

Autobacs Seven Co. Ltd.

    541,600       5,709,291  

Avex Inc.

    184,700       2,117,351  

Awa Bank Ltd. (The)

    170,700       2,581,760  

Axial Retailing Inc.

    19,600       502,932  

Azbil Corp.

    628,800       18,928,855  

Bandai Namco Holdings Inc.

    1,044,300       81,583,225  

Bank of Kyoto Ltd. (The)

    294,500       12,529,631  

BayCurrent Consulting Inc.

    69,500       21,744,080  

Belc Co. Ltd.

    40,500       1,674,814  

Bell System24 Holdings Inc.

    63,000       730,570  

Belluna Co. Ltd.

    130,300       761,572  

Benefit One Inc.(b)

    446,100       7,245,733  

Benesse Holdings Inc.

    449,400       8,099,103  

BeNext-Yumeshin Group Co.

    292,100       3,505,254  

Bengo4.com Inc.(a)(b)

    49,600       1,430,512  

Bic Camera Inc.

    636,900       5,537,675  

BIPROGY Inc.

    422,700       9,020,160  

BML Inc.

    130,600       3,862,628  

Bridgestone Corp.

    2,948,700       115,016,563  

Brother Industries Ltd.

    1,225,900       22,962,862  

Bunka Shutter Co. Ltd.

    20,600       159,903  

Bushiroad Inc.(a)(b)

    69,500       798,098  

C Uyemura & Co. Ltd.

    56,500       2,633,700  

Calbee Inc.

    468,600       10,056,118  

Canon Electronics Inc.

    95,000       1,189,134  

Canon Inc.

    5,172,900       122,379,531  

Canon Marketing Japan Inc.

    222,000       5,213,446  

Capcom Co. Ltd.

    955,000       26,546,641  

Casio Computer Co. Ltd.

    972,800       9,515,882  

Cawachi Ltd.

    90,000       1,454,753  

CellSource Co. Ltd.(a)(b)

    44,200       1,543,909  

Central Glass Co. Ltd.

    170,200       4,191,409  

Central Japan Railway Co.

    744,200       87,143,493  

Change Inc.(b)

    196,300       2,973,420  

Chiba Bank Ltd. (The)

    3,211,200       17,812,061  

Chiyoda Corp.(a)

    780,400       2,401,496  

Chofu Seisakusho Co. Ltd.

    31,300       437,435  

Chubu Electric Power Co. Inc.

    3,336,300       35,589,682  

Chudenko Corp.

    14,400       231,247  

Chugai Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    3,475,100       97,625,236  

Chugoku Bank Ltd. (The)

    932,000       6,777,508  

Chugoku Electric Power Co. Inc. (The)

    1,347,700       8,806,237  

Chugoku Marine Paints Ltd.

    19,900       131,535  

Citizen Watch Co. Ltd.

    1,615,000       7,080,172  

CKD Corp.

    366,800       5,209,181  

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc.

    677,250       7,721,325  

COLOPL Inc.

    430,600       2,170,540  

Colowide Co. Ltd.

    423,900       6,216,997  

Comforia Residential REIT Inc.

    4,824       12,184,345  

COMSYS Holdings Corp.

    595,900       11,971,780  

Comture Corp.

    79,900       1,804,296  

Concordia Financial Group Ltd.

    5,690,100       19,357,707  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI EAFE ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

CONEXIO Corp.

    71,200     $ 706,770  

Cosmo Energy Holdings Co. Ltd.

    396,300       12,019,917  

Cosmos Pharmaceutical Corp.

    104,100       11,192,037  

CRE Logistics REIT Inc.

    2,486       3,804,351  

Create Restaurants Holdings Inc.(b)

    635,800       4,842,274  

Create SD Holdings Co. Ltd.

    145,400       3,368,054  

Credit Saison Co. Ltd.

    757,300       9,670,368  

Curves Holdings Co. Ltd.

    104,400       568,208  

CyberAgent Inc.

    2,233,900       22,290,746  

CYBERDYNE Inc.(a)(b)

    578,100       1,526,163  

Cybozu Inc.

    113,100       977,317  

Dai Nippon Printing Co. Ltd.

    1,237,900       27,317,145  

Daicel Corp.

    1,322,200       8,410,931  

Daido Steel Co. Ltd.

    135,700       4,050,159  

Daifuku Co. Ltd.

    537,200       34,255,378  

Daihen Corp.

    105,000       3,307,622  

Daiho Corp.

    38,100       1,224,352  

Dai-ichi Life Holdings Inc.

    5,213,500       90,688,195  

Daiichi Sankyo Co. Ltd.

    9,145,100           242,479,610  

Daiichikosho Co. Ltd.

    196,800       5,582,255  

Daiken Corp.

    7,200       105,514  

Daiki Aluminium Industry Co. Ltd.

    94,000       876,404  

Daikin Industries Ltd.

    1,300,300       228,044,310  

Daikokutenbussan Co. Ltd.

    11,100       455,736  

Daio Paper Corp.

    475,100       5,087,117  

Daiseki Co. Ltd.

    234,820       6,980,494  

Daishi Hokuetsu Financial Group Inc.

    178,200       3,438,791  

Daito Trust Construction Co. Ltd.

    321,900       30,516,944  

Daiwa House Industry Co. Ltd.

    3,094,300       76,454,179  

Daiwa House REIT Investment Corp.

    11,347       27,309,905  

Daiwa Office Investment Corp.

    1,522       7,721,496  

Daiwa Securities Group Inc.

    7,400,300       34,161,448  

Daiwa Securities Living Investments Corp.

    12,085       11,413,940  

Daiwabo Holdings Co. Ltd.

    490,000       7,034,250  

DCM Holdings Co. Ltd.

    678,100       5,306,605  

Demae-Can Co. Ltd.(a)(b)

    194,600       934,446  

DeNA Co. Ltd.(b)

    522,300       7,714,962  

Denka Co. Ltd.

    450,200       11,673,054  

Denso Corp.

    2,247,000       122,899,803  

Dentsu Group Inc.

    1,141,400       39,870,875  

Descente Ltd.

    149,300       3,185,252  

Dexerials Corp.

    270,900       7,312,461  

DIC Corp.

    482,000       8,913,831  

Digital Arts Inc.

    56,600       2,801,802  

Digital Garage Inc.

    190,800       5,543,880  

Dip Corp.

    180,400       4,845,922  

Direct Marketing MiX Inc.

    33,100       515,303  

Disco Corp.

    150,500       36,771,620  

DMG Mori Co. Ltd.

    677,200       9,094,938  

Doshisha Co. Ltd.

    83,500       992,201  

Doutor Nichires Holdings Co. Ltd.

    185,500       2,318,399  

Dowa Holdings Co. Ltd.

    273,600       9,922,570  

DTS Corp.

    218,700       5,555,581  

Duskin Co. Ltd.

    242,600       5,473,427  

DyDo Group Holdings Inc.

    15,200       580,650  

Earth Corp.

    74,000       2,970,096  

East Japan Railway Co.

    1,559,300       81,406,318  

Ebara Corp.

    515,000       20,174,656  

EDION Corp.

    543,600       5,125,098  

eGuarantee Inc.

    125,000       2,193,764  
Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Eiken Chemical Co. Ltd.

    100,500     $ 1,486,611  

Eisai Co. Ltd.

    1,301,500       59,601,974  

Eizo Corp.

    98,500       2,755,051  

Elan Corp.

    74,100       656,621  

Elecom Co. Ltd.(b)

    212,500       2,719,546  

Electric Power Development Co. Ltd.

    759,300       12,811,455  

en Japan Inc.

    168,100       2,641,874  

ENEOS Holdings Inc.

    15,827,750       61,228,102  

eRex Co. Ltd.

    163,600       2,959,737  

ES-Con Japan Ltd.

    28,100       178,028  

Euglena Co. Ltd.(a)(b)

    608,000       4,272,017  

Exedy Corp.

    152,100       1,980,572  

EXEO Group Inc.

    549,400       9,205,692  

Ezaki Glico Co. Ltd.

    210,500       6,150,345  

Fancl Corp.

    460,700       8,781,210  

FANUC Corp.

    997,400           172,012,065  

Fast Retailing Co. Ltd.

    304,200       184,220,566  

FCC Co. Ltd.

    183,200       1,950,677  

Ferrotec Holdings Corp.(b)

    223,800       4,193,758  

Financial Products Group Co. Ltd.

    210,400       1,642,516  

Food & Life Companies Ltd.

    581,300       11,328,012  

FP Corp.

    229,000       5,155,923  

Freee KK(a)(b)

    207,400       5,052,110  

Frontier Real Estate Investment Corp.

    2,255       9,191,265  

Fuji Co. Ltd./Ehime

    178,600       2,920,346  

Fuji Corp./Aichi

    475,800       7,373,532  

Fuji Electric Co. Ltd.

    653,000       29,493,321  

Fuji Kyuko Co. Ltd.

    111,100       3,409,338  

Fuji Media Holdings Inc.

    208,600       1,815,719  

Fuji Oil Holdings Inc.

    229,900       3,923,448  

Fuji Seal International Inc.

    219,700       2,545,759  

Fuji Soft Inc.

    139,600       8,495,206  

Fujicco Co. Ltd.

    8,000       115,990  

FUJIFILM Holdings Corp.

    1,860,800       106,292,659  

Fujikura Ltd.

    1,403,300       8,483,244  

Fujimi Inc.

    101,400       4,516,792  

Fujimori Kogyo Co. Ltd.

    9,500       253,714  

Fujitec Co. Ltd.

    433,600       9,307,597  

Fujitsu General Ltd.

    419,400       8,942,252  

Fujitsu Ltd.

    1,020,000       136,743,593  

Fujiya Co. Ltd.

    73,900       1,328,360  

Fukui Computer Holdings Inc.

    16,400       433,529  

Fukuoka Financial Group Inc.

    891,980       15,810,087  

Fukuoka REIT Corp.

    5,194       6,740,221  

Fukushima Galilei Co. Ltd.

    3,400       93,483  

Fukuyama Transporting Co. Ltd.

    102,300       2,389,205  

Fullcast Holdings Co. Ltd.

    44,900       794,697  

Funai Soken Holdings Inc.

    142,000       2,503,295  

Furukawa Co. Ltd.

    180,500       1,677,650  

Furukawa Electric Co. Ltd.

    394,000       6,886,975  

Fuso Chemical Co. Ltd.

    68,800       1,763,656  

Future Corp.

    223,300       2,705,226  

Fuyo General Lease Co. Ltd.

    82,100       5,053,910  

G-7 Holdings Inc.

    63,200       706,006  

Genky DrugStores Co. Ltd.

    21,200       516,654  

Geo Holdings Corp.(b)

    8,500       89,792  

Giken Ltd.

    68,400       1,698,610  

Global One Real Estate Investment Corp.

    6,598       5,446,232  

GLOBERIDE Inc.

    66,200       1,134,811  

Glory Ltd.

    228,300       3,790,861  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI EAFE ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

GLP J-Reit

    21,846     $ 28,730,854  

GMO Financial Gate Inc.(b)

    9,200       982,535  

GMO Financial Holdings Inc.

    76,800       453,283  

GMO GlobalSign Holdings KK

    26,400       1,185,926  

GMO internet Inc.

    459,900       9,033,521  

GMO Payment Gateway Inc.

    219,200           18,216,159  

GNI Group Ltd.(a)(b)

    232,800       3,280,024  

Goldcrest Co. Ltd.

    69,500       945,285  

Goldwin Inc.

    113,200       7,062,657  

Gree Inc.(b)

    502,200       3,202,088  

GS Yuasa Corp.

    428,100       7,816,290  

GungHo Online Entertainment Inc.

    233,030       4,546,933  

Gunma Bank Ltd. (The)

    2,330,300       6,686,470  

Gunze Ltd.

    79,700       2,322,579  

H.U. Group Holdings Inc.

    269,000       6,446,554  

H2O Retailing Corp.

    566,200       4,258,072  

Hachijuni Bank Ltd. (The)

    2,359,900       8,785,533  

Hakuhodo DY Holdings Inc.

    1,231,500       12,666,776  

Hamamatsu Photonics KK

    727,800       33,071,867  

Hankyu Hanshin Holdings Inc.

    1,170,100       33,940,770  

Hankyu Hanshin REIT Inc.

    4,351       5,015,985  

Hanwa Co. Ltd.

    170,300       3,724,594  

Harmonic Drive Systems Inc.

    250,700       9,558,397  

Haseko Corp.

    1,275,400       15,527,245  

Hazama Ando Corp.

    1,099,300       7,400,219  

Heiwa Corp.

    411,900       6,429,806  

Heiwa Real Estate Co. Ltd.

    172,200       5,184,420  

Heiwa Real Estate REIT Inc.

    5,711       6,392,859  

Heiwado Co. Ltd.

    178,100       2,678,891  

Hiday Hidaka Corp.(b)

    22,600       366,854  

Hikari Tsushin Inc.

    106,500       11,735,043  

Hino Motors Ltd.

    1,472,800       7,654,455  

Hioki E.E. Corp.

    33,400       1,678,853  

Hirata Corp.

    47,800       1,713,797  

Hirogin Holdings Inc.

    1,640,800       7,580,846  

Hirose Electric Co. Ltd.

    136,945       19,674,264  

HIS Co. Ltd.(a)(b)

    249,100       3,779,396  

Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co. Inc.

    228,600       5,962,005  

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd.

    559,900       12,352,437  

Hitachi Ltd.

    5,053,100       255,828,574  

Hitachi Metals Ltd.(a)

    1,148,000       17,652,626  

Hitachi Transport System Ltd.

    218,900       14,257,651  

Hitachi Zosen Corp.

    1,030,900       6,451,456  

Hogy Medical Co. Ltd.

    144,900       3,820,096  

Hokkaido Electric Power Co. Inc.

    1,002,600       3,851,013  

Hokkoku Financial Holdings Inc.

    112,100       3,902,893  

Hokuetsu Corp.

    838,100       4,419,308  

Hokuhoku Financial Group Inc.

    778,300       5,029,243  

Hokuriku Electric Power Co.

    885,000       3,606,500  

Hokuto Corp.

    123,200       1,787,732  

Honda Motor Co. Ltd.

    8,508,200       218,041,152  

Horiba Ltd.

    160,800       7,926,008  

Hoshino Resorts REIT Inc.

    1,210       5,926,608  

Hoshizaki Corp.

    566,600       16,902,818  

Hosiden Corp.

    380,200       4,232,735  

House Foods Group Inc.

    406,500       8,740,353  

Hoya Corp.

    1,916,100       191,977,191  

Hulic Co. Ltd.

    1,982,600       15,900,630  

Hulic Reit Inc.

    7,598       9,512,792  

Hyakugo Bank Ltd. (The)

    1,336,600       3,282,358  
Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Ibiden Co. Ltd.

    600,600     $ 17,724,631  

Ichibanya Co. Ltd.

    88,300       3,151,171  

Ichigo Inc.

    1,740,400       3,930,837  

Ichigo Office REIT Investment Corp.

    8,616       5,540,670  

Idec Corp./Japan

    148,600       3,315,992  

Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd.

    1,078,028       28,033,904  

IDOM Inc.

    244,400       1,485,635  

IHI Corp.

    722,600       19,053,302  

Iida Group Holdings Co. Ltd.

    742,900       12,163,065  

Iino Kaiun Kaisha Ltd.

    725,500       3,869,435  

Inaba Denki Sangyo Co. Ltd.

    226,200       4,716,326  

Inabata & Co. Ltd.

    173,100       3,141,350  

Inageya Co. Ltd.

    105,000       1,004,638  

Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment Corp.

    9,949       13,833,229  

Infocom Corp.

    103,000       1,655,330  

Infomart Corp.

    1,178,000       4,158,062  

Information Services International-Dentsu Ltd.

    108,500       3,648,434  

INFRONEER Holdings Inc.

    1,537,856           11,288,689  

Inpex Corp.

    5,433,100       62,272,956  

Insource Co. Ltd.

    93,500       1,978,469  

Internet Initiative Japan Inc.

    266,000       10,800,612  

Invincible Investment Corp.

    35,787       11,257,960  

IR Japan Holdings Ltd.(b)

    45,300       762,659  

Iriso Electronics Co. Ltd.

    102,000       2,295,793  

Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd.

    1,750,700       14,016,179  

Isuzu Motors Ltd.

    2,965,400       32,526,289  

Ito En Ltd.

    278,400       13,118,570  

ITOCHU Corp.

    6,203,400       180,578,870  

Itochu Enex Co. Ltd.

    190,500       1,533,496  

Itochu Techno-Solutions Corp.

    549,600       14,729,110  

Itoham Yonekyu Holdings Inc.

    881,800       4,419,208  

Iwatani Corp.

    209,200       8,768,980  

Iyo Bank Ltd. (The)

    1,466,800       7,115,924  

Izumi Co. Ltd.

    151,300       3,546,479  

J Front Retailing Co. Ltd.

    1,254,100       10,557,658  

JAC Recruitment Co. Ltd.

    31,300       462,023  

Jaccs Co. Ltd.

    127,000       3,632,332  

JAFCO Group Co. Ltd.

    433,400       5,894,115  

Japan Airlines Co. Ltd.(a)

    725,000       12,559,327  

Japan Airport Terminal Co. Ltd.(a)

    314,600       12,331,836  

Japan Aviation Electronics Industry Ltd.(b)

    224,700       3,838,213  

Japan Display Inc.(a)

    3,056,400       1,467,789  

Japan Elevator Service Holdings Co. Ltd.

    298,400       3,571,131  

Japan Excellent Inc.

    7,570       7,201,550  

Japan Exchange Group Inc.

    2,580,600       41,033,425  

Japan Hotel REIT Investment Corp.

    25,053       13,001,380  

Japan Lifeline Co. Ltd.

    427,600       3,190,374  

Japan Logistics Fund Inc.

    5,491       13,195,266  

Japan Material Co. Ltd.

    283,900       4,212,463  

Japan Metropolitan Fund Invest

    37,942       30,918,587  

Japan Petroleum Exploration Co. Ltd.

    165,400       4,364,298  

Japan Post Bank Co. Ltd.(b)

    2,114,600       16,916,079  

Japan Post Holdings Co. Ltd.

    12,586,400       90,619,953  

Japan Post Insurance Co. Ltd.

    1,087,600       17,584,157  

Japan Prime Realty Investment Corp.

    4,867       14,862,301  

Japan Real Estate Investment Corp.

    6,465       31,219,235  

Japan Securities Finance Co. Ltd.

    843,800       5,234,582  

Japan Steel Works Ltd. (The)

    396,100       9,175,915  

Japan Tobacco Inc.

    6,217,200       111,633,627  

Japan Wool Textile Co. Ltd. (The)

    26,200       204,320  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

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iShares® Core MSCI EAFE ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

JCR Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd.

    312,900     $ 5,813,375  

JCU Corp.

    77,700       2,083,199  

JDC Corp.

    26,000       118,938  

Jeol Ltd.

    231,100       10,507,008  

JFE Holdings Inc.

    2,517,100       28,379,918  

JGC Holdings Corp.

    1,128,500       13,878,752  

JINS Holdings Inc.(b)

    69,700       1,995,815  

JMDC Inc.(b)

    137,600       6,847,207  

J-Oil Mills Inc.

    71,200       866,387  

Joshin Denki Co. Ltd.

    24,300       366,186  

Joyful Honda Co. Ltd.

    232,500       2,750,802  

JSR Corp.

    933,900           25,867,111  

JTEKT Corp.

    1,114,800       8,266,163  

JTOWER Inc.(a)(b)

    55,200       2,743,831  

Juroku Financial Group Inc.

    146,000       2,740,393  

Justsystems Corp.

    174,900       5,399,733  

Kadokawa Corp.

    562,400       13,657,453  

Kaga Electronics Co. Ltd.

    15,500       377,680  

Kagome Co. Ltd.

    512,000       12,110,176  

Kajima Corp.

    2,191,700       25,019,793  

Kakaku.com Inc.

    711,900       13,943,728  

Kaken Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    165,400       4,829,276  

Kameda Seika Co. Ltd.

    22,700       805,606  

Kamigumi Co. Ltd.

    609,700       12,397,891  

Kanamoto Co. Ltd.

    147,400       2,269,507  

Kandenko Co. Ltd.

    598,400       3,714,973  

Kaneka Corp.

    224,700       6,088,267  

Kanematsu Corp.

    543,400       5,664,556  

Kanematsu Electronics Ltd.

    7,500       235,573  

Kansai Electric Power Co. Inc. (The)

    3,647,300       36,978,982  

Kansai Paint Co. Ltd.

    892,000       12,827,075  

Kanto Denka Kogyo Co. Ltd.

    460,000       3,154,887  

Kao Corp.

    2,452,100       106,652,602  

Kappa Create Co. Ltd.(a)(b)

    135,800       1,505,416  

Katakura Industries Co. Ltd.

    22,100       339,210  

Katitas Co. Ltd.

    235,700       5,933,800  

Kato Sangyo Co. Ltd.

    105,200       2,606,586  

Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd.

    783,600       15,390,312  

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd.

    270,600       19,953,930  

KDDI Corp.

    8,417,600       269,887,770  

KeePer Technical Laboratory Co. Ltd.

    54,600       1,466,701  

Keihan Holdings Co. Ltd.

    498,000       12,425,126  

Keihanshin Building Co. Ltd.

    82,600       812,707  

Keikyu Corp.

    1,127,300       12,520,571  

Keio Corp.

    549,600       21,044,236  

Keisei Electric Railway Co. Ltd.

    745,900       20,450,214  

Keiyo Bank Ltd. (The)

    579,700       2,067,861  

Keiyo Co. Ltd.

    36,400       269,798  

Kenedix Office Investment Corp.

    1,890       10,158,940  

Kenedix Residential Next Investment Corp.

    6,450       10,843,074  

Kenedix Retail REIT Corp.

    4,542       9,736,995  

Kewpie Corp.

    503,300       8,742,881  

Keyence Corp.

    1,015,400       402,445,766  

KFC Holdings Japan Ltd.

    64,900       1,434,564  

KH Neochem Co. Ltd.

    166,900       3,187,137  

Kikkoman Corp.

    748,500       44,382,091  

Kinden Corp.

    765,600       9,038,898  

Kintetsu Group Holdings Co. Ltd.

    889,800       29,405,166  

Kirin Holdings Co. Ltd.

    4,236,900       69,690,014  

Kisoji Co. Ltd.

    134,000       2,293,756  
Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Kissei Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    160,600     $ 3,404,916  

Ki-Star Real Estate Co. Ltd.

    46,800       1,712,629  

Kitz Corp.

    515,500       2,722,495  

Kiyo Bank Ltd. (The)

    401,300       4,407,646  

Koa Corp.(b)

    168,300       2,712,578  

Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    257,400       17,147,960  

Kobe Bussan Co. Ltd.

    782,400       22,302,431  

Kobe Steel Ltd.

    1,739,500       8,086,679  

Koei Tecmo Holdings Co. Ltd.

    394,966       13,788,397  

Kohnan Shoji Co. Ltd.

    154,100       4,321,242  

Koito Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    556,200       18,283,235  

Kokuyo Co. Ltd.

    574,700       7,663,165  

Komatsu Ltd.

    4,779,200           110,487,321  

KOMEDA Holdings Co. Ltd.

    225,200       3,859,733  

Komeri Co. Ltd.

    142,900       2,875,247  

Konami Group Corp.

    506,900       29,960,541  

Konica Minolta Inc.

    2,393,100       8,488,065  

Konishi Co. Ltd.(b)

    96,500       1,179,724  

Kose Corp.

    173,800       15,513,716  

Koshidaka Holdings Co. Ltd.(b)

    239,900       1,348,629  

Kotobuki Spirits Co. Ltd.(b)

    106,700       5,832,309  

K’s Holdings Corp.

    871,000       8,795,059  

Kubota Corp.

    5,241,100       87,019,761  

Kumagai Gumi Co. Ltd.

    168,900       3,593,620  

Kumiai Chemical Industry Co. Ltd.

    542,827       4,060,404  

Kura Sushi Inc.(b)

    103,100       2,502,743  

Kuraray Co. Ltd.

    1,575,600       12,682,075  

Kureha Corp.

    89,400       6,799,219  

Kurita Water Industries Ltd.

    586,200       23,776,009  

Kusuri no Aoki Holdings Co. Ltd.

    77,100       3,207,944  

KYB Corp.

    91,600       2,130,004  

Kyocera Corp.

    1,652,400       91,855,043  

Kyoei Steel Ltd.

    98,600       1,093,363  

Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co. Ltd.

    131,000       1,430,680  

KYORIN Holdings Inc.

    398,100       5,408,024  

Kyoritsu Maintenance Co. Ltd.

    152,100       5,858,457  

Kyowa Kirin Co. Ltd.

    1,400,400       33,014,746  

Kyudenko Corp.

    197,700       4,303,235  

Kyushu Electric Power Co. Inc.

    2,047,500       13,383,568  

Kyushu Financial Group Inc.

    2,066,900       6,108,536  

Kyushu Railway Co.

    693,100       14,531,343  

LaSalle Logiport REIT

    9,770       12,876,109  

Lasertec Corp.

    399,800       57,239,389  

Lawson Inc.

    234,600       8,319,260  

Leopalace21 Corp.(a)

    854,000       1,790,583  

Life Corp.

    84,500       1,637,932  

Link And Motivation Inc.(b)

    163,900       717,506  

Lintec Corp.

    210,000       3,691,922  

Lion Corp.

    1,193,800       13,744,727  

LITALICO Inc.

    69,300       1,313,863  

Lixil Corp.

    1,540,700       31,885,149  

M&A Capital Partners Co. Ltd.(a)

    71,200       1,995,501  

M3 Inc.

    2,278,800       79,393,188  

Mabuchi Motor Co. Ltd.

    247,100       7,081,958  

Macnica Holdings Inc.

    236,500       4,827,201  

Maeda Kosen Co. Ltd.

    19,700       460,305  

Makino Milling Machine Co. Ltd.

    123,300       4,197,749  

Makita Corp.

    1,166,700       28,512,344  

Management Solutions Co. Ltd.(a)(b)

    52,300       1,218,625  

Mandom Corp.

    211,900       2,586,999  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI EAFE ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Mani Inc.

    461,400     $ 5,463,705  

Marubeni Corp.

    8,086,900       75,226,496  

Maruha Nichiro Corp.

    232,900       4,346,174  

Marui Group Co. Ltd.

    920,300       16,799,228  

Maruichi Steel Tube Ltd.

    276,000       6,109,041  

MARUKA FURUSATO Corp.

    99,700       2,169,837  

Maruwa Co. Ltd./Aichi

    49,600       6,373,920  

Maruwa Unyu Kikan Co. Ltd.

    183,500       2,106,166  

Matsuda Sangyo Co. Ltd.

    25,500       388,472  

Matsui Securities Co. Ltd.

    780,200       4,715,081  

MatsukiyoCocokara & Co.

    577,050           21,786,931  

Max Co. Ltd.

    12,600       161,233  

Maxell Ltd.

    413,600       4,326,132  

Maxvalu Tokai Co. Ltd.

    2,500       50,851  

Mazda Motor Corp.

    2,933,300       24,726,458  

McDonald’s Holdings Co. Japan Ltd.

    469,900       17,637,900  

MCJ Co. Ltd.(b)

    244,800       1,736,555  

Mebuki Financial Group Inc.

    5,620,710       11,340,011  

Medipal Holdings Corp.

    855,100       12,901,239  

Medley Inc.(a)(b)

    122,600       3,054,873  

MedPeer Inc.(a)(b)

    74,400       1,231,914  

Megachips Corp.

    81,300       2,036,758  

Megmilk Snow Brand Co. Ltd.

    233,100       3,245,462  

Meidensha Corp.

    173,900       2,691,533  

MEIJI Holdings Co. Ltd.

    588,600       30,730,809  

Meiko Electronics Co. Ltd.

    104,700       2,523,980  

Meitec Corp.

    411,300       7,753,638  

Melco Holdings Inc.

    43,200       1,158,039  

Menicon Co. Ltd.

    311,400       7,852,289  

Mercari Inc.(a)(b)

    559,600       9,649,136  

METAWATER Co. Ltd.

    48,700       727,978  

Micronics Japan Co. Ltd.

    182,000       1,748,017  

Midac Holdings Co. Ltd.(b)

    23,600       523,443  

Milbon Co. Ltd.

    141,000       5,686,549  

Mimasu Semiconductor Industry Co. Ltd.(b)

    22,400       359,202  

MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc.

    1,936,259       34,829,666  

Mirai Corp.

    5,722       2,176,141  

MIRAIT One Corp.

    559,700       6,990,785  

MISUMI Group Inc.

    1,466,500       36,484,027  

Mitani Sekisan Co. Ltd.

    13,900       412,447  

Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp.

    6,628,400       37,274,983  

Mitsubishi Corp.

    6,590,700       195,870,838  

Mitsubishi Electric Corp.

    10,011,600       105,664,694  

Mitsubishi Estate Co. Ltd.

    6,127,500       91,003,223  

Mitsubishi Estate Logistics REIT Investment Corp.

    1,972       7,069,837  

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co. Inc.

    817,600       11,884,330  

Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc.

    3,795,870       18,394,409  

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.

    1,662,400       61,729,001  

Mitsubishi Logisnext Co. Ltd.

    26,300       175,036  

Mitsubishi Logistics Corp.

    408,200       10,952,898  

Mitsubishi Materials Corp.

    613,000       9,274,257  

Mitsubishi Motors Corp.(a)

    3,534,400       12,314,894  

Mitsubishi Pencil Co. Ltd.

    172,600       1,839,023  

Mitsubishi Research Institute Inc.

    13,600       449,307  

Mitsubishi Shokuhin Co. Ltd.

    41,500       1,079,117  

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc.

    62,384,800       351,506,640  

Mitsui & Co. Ltd.

    7,226,500       159,432,942  

Mitsui Chemicals Inc.

    951,100       20,034,193  

Mitsui DM Sugar Holdings Co. Ltd.

    108,800       1,552,722  

Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd.

    4,721,500       105,522,754  
Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Mitsui Fudosan Logistics Park Inc.

    2,751     $ 10,804,640  

Mitsui High-Tec Inc.

    104,500       7,019,446  

Mitsui Mining & Smelting Co. Ltd.

    283,400       6,786,968  

Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd.

    1,783,600       48,907,922  

Mitsui-Soko Holdings Co. Ltd.

    112,800       2,630,740  

Miura Co. Ltd.

    496,000       11,957,854  

Mixi Inc.

    199,300       3,508,358  

Mizuho Financial Group Inc.

    12,473,470           148,763,261  

Mizuho Leasing Co. Ltd.

    138,200       3,440,673  

Mochida Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    136,300       3,346,157  

Modec Inc.

    106,200       989,784  

Monex Group Inc.

    976,400       3,445,102  

Money Forward Inc.(a)(b)

    236,900       6,142,161  

Monogatari Corp. (The)

    40,300       1,774,836  

MonotaRO Co. Ltd.

    1,334,700       23,831,513  

Mori Hills REIT Investment Corp.

    8,533       9,806,332  

Mori Trust Hotel Reit Inc.

    119       114,481  

Mori Trust Sogo REIT Inc.

    6,069       6,709,890  

Morinaga & Co. Ltd./Japan

    202,700       6,370,339  

Morinaga Milk Industry Co. Ltd.

    184,100       6,788,297  

Morita Holdings Corp.

    90,400       916,190  

MOS Food Services Inc.

    139,600       3,590,253  

MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings Inc.

    2,305,400       74,767,204  

Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    2,973,700       173,695,884  

Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co. Ltd.

    246,400       2,650,395  

Musashino Bank Ltd. (The)

    114,400       1,523,096  

Nabtesco Corp.(b)

    578,500       13,864,418  

Nachi-Fujikoshi Corp.

    86,300       2,404,068  

Nafco Co. Ltd.(b)

    59,700       717,881  

Nagaileben Co. Ltd.

    55,300       842,713  

Nagase & Co. Ltd.

    612,600       9,214,483  

Nagawa Co. Ltd.(b)

    14,400       890,785  

Nagoya Railroad Co. Ltd.

    969,000       15,620,342  

Nakanishi Inc.

    429,400       8,081,344  

Nankai Electric Railway Co. Ltd.

    552,100       10,906,936  

Nanto Bank Ltd. (The)

    137,100       2,086,882  

NEC Corp.

    1,271,900       46,951,464  

NEC Networks & System Integration Corp.

    546,400       7,542,119  

NET One Systems Co. Ltd.

    462,800       10,778,397  

Nexon Co. Ltd.

    2,554,000       57,981,169  

Nextage Co. Ltd.

    221,900       4,908,222  

NGK Insulators Ltd.

    1,232,700       18,029,747  

NGK Spark Plug Co. Ltd.

    775,300       15,182,269  

NH Foods Ltd.

    439,400       13,312,359  

NHK Spring Co. Ltd.

    1,183,700       8,066,603  

Nichias Corp.

    396,900       7,082,609  

Nichicon Corp.

    405,500       3,890,316  

Nichiden Corp.

    59,200       880,522  

Nichiha Corp.

    127,000       2,623,670  

Nichi-Iko Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.(a)(b)

    423,000       1,143,079  

Nichirei Corp.

    552,000       9,849,554  

Nidec Corp.

    2,315,700       160,927,362  

Nifco Inc./Japan

    483,400       11,731,284  

Nihon Kohden Corp.

    476,800       10,668,008  

Nihon M&A Center Holdings Inc.

    1,581,900       21,169,042  

Nihon Parkerizing Co. Ltd.

    629,000       4,531,921  

Nikkiso Co. Ltd.

    263,200       1,634,085  

Nikkon Holdings Co. Ltd.

    237,000       4,358,505  

Nikon Corp.

    1,569,600       18,076,371  

Nintendo Co. Ltd.

    576,100       257,616,393  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

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iShares® Core MSCI EAFE ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Nippn Corp., New

    270,800     $ 3,265,581  

Nippon Accommodations Fund Inc.

    2,312       12,081,009  

Nippon Building Fund Inc.

    7,888           41,843,843  

Nippon Carbon Co. Ltd.

    8,900       273,454  

Nippon Ceramic Co. Ltd.

    27,700       435,832  

Nippon Densetsu Kogyo Co. Ltd.

    93,900       1,279,728  

Nippon Electric Glass Co. Ltd.(b)

    495,700       9,869,326  

Nippon Express Holdings Inc.

    407,700       24,362,276  

Nippon Gas Co. Ltd.

    572,500       8,595,792  

Nippon Kanzai Co. Ltd.

    21,200       431,220  

Nippon Kayaku Co. Ltd.

    825,200       6,946,474  

Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co. Ltd.

    398,560       4,766,519  

Nippon Paint Holdings Co. Ltd.

    4,294,400       32,827,140  

Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd.(b)

    507,800       3,682,637  

Nippon Parking Development Co. Ltd.

    192,000       244,104  

Nippon Prologis REIT Inc.

    11,851       30,818,595  

NIPPON REIT Investment Corp.

    2,394       6,746,327  

Nippon Road Co. Ltd. (The)

    27,200       1,384,980  

Nippon Sanso Holdings Corp.

    859,100       14,486,726  

Nippon Seiki Co. Ltd.

    116,100       745,229  

Nippon Shinyaku Co. Ltd.

    256,400       15,869,000  

Nippon Shokubai Co. Ltd.

    130,400       5,103,997  

Nippon Signal Company Ltd.

    272,300       2,010,296  

Nippon Soda Co. Ltd.

    122,000       3,857,031  

Nippon Steel Corp.

    4,175,208       62,128,052  

Nippon Steel Trading Corp.

    66,272       2,576,456  

Nippon Suisan Kaisha Ltd.

    1,821,600       8,200,901  

Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.

    6,188,700       176,782,186  

Nippon Television Holdings Inc.

    205,700       1,915,966  

Nippon Yusen KK

    833,800       65,496,085  

Nipro Corp.

    802,800       7,040,289  

Nishimatsu Construction Co. Ltd.

    163,600       4,900,301  

Nishimatsuya Chain Co. Ltd.

    368,400       4,547,934  

Nishi-Nippon Financial Holdings Inc.

    890,400       4,967,784  

Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co. Ltd.

    425,000       9,379,239  

Nishio Rent All Co. Ltd.

    31,100       672,467  

Nissan Chemical Corp.

    677,600       34,647,807  

Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.

    12,025,300       45,730,544  

Nissan Shatai Co. Ltd.

    241,100       1,181,395  

Nissha Co. Ltd.

    224,400       2,641,916  

Nisshin Oillio Group Ltd. (The)

    132,900       3,236,371  

Nisshin Seifun Group Inc.

    1,094,700       13,475,147  

Nisshinbo Holdings Inc.

    783,800       6,243,197  

Nissin Electric Co. Ltd.

    426,700       4,903,006  

Nissin Foods Holdings Co. Ltd.

    326,200       23,625,386  

Nitori Holdings Co. Ltd.

    433,400       45,853,102  

Nitta Corp.

    100,500       2,211,123  

Nittetsu Mining Co. Ltd.

    9,300       377,876  

Nitto Boseki Co. Ltd.

    124,600       2,266,853  

Nitto Denko Corp.

    737,600       47,497,946  

Nitto Kogyo Corp.

    115,000       2,239,435  

Noevir Holdings Co. Ltd.

    88,700       3,939,762  

NOF Corp.

    431,800       17,085,035  

Nohmi Bosai Ltd.

    8,000       111,085  

Nojima Corp.

    132,900       2,915,172  

NOK Corp.

    541,100       4,858,835  

Nomura Co. Ltd.(b)

    550,600       3,654,473  

Nomura Holdings Inc.

    14,988,300       57,188,029  

Nomura Real Estate Holdings Inc.

    616,800       14,963,174  

Nomura Real Estate Master Fund Inc.

    21,969       27,522,548  
Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Nomura Research Institute Ltd.

    1,742,440     $ 52,350,390  

Noritake Co. Ltd./Nagoya Japan

    58,100       1,859,490  

Noritsu Koki Co. Ltd.

    59,300       1,062,173  

Noritz Corp.

    120,300       1,347,484  

North Pacific Bank Ltd.

    2,302,900       3,962,233  

NS Solutions Corp.

    171,700       5,052,280  

NS United Kaiun Kaisha Ltd.

    49,100       1,478,194  

NSD Co. Ltd.

    524,600       9,854,355  

NSK Ltd.

    1,872,900       10,488,427  

NTN Corp.(a)

    2,407,600       4,469,071  

NTT Data Corp.

    3,335,200       50,478,252  

NTT UD REIT Investment Corp.

    8,696       9,962,906  

Obara Group Inc.

    63,400       1,430,982  

Obayashi Corp.

    3,368,600       24,774,154  

OBIC Business Consultants Co. Ltd.

    150,300       5,127,451  

Obic Co. Ltd.

    382,400       61,134,147  

Odakyu Electric Railway Co. Ltd.

    1,476,800       21,180,877  

Ogaki Kyoritsu Bank Ltd. (The)

    186,500       2,443,473  

Ohsho Food Service Corp.

    70,300       3,683,678  

Oiles Corp.

    104,200       1,252,547  

Oisix ra daichi Inc.(a)(b)

    140,200       1,884,542  

Oji Holdings Corp.

    4,148,000       17,293,652  

Okamoto Industries Inc.

    45,200       1,341,309  

Okamura Corp.

    452,200       4,512,949  

Okasan Securities Group Inc.

    1,104,900       2,823,320  

Oki Electric Industry Co. Ltd.

    558,100       3,224,520  

Okinawa Cellular Telephone Co.

    57,500       2,341,072  

Okinawa Electric Power Co. Inc. (The)

    210,616       2,136,014  

Okinawa Financial Group Inc.

    71,200       1,195,117  

OKUMA Corp.

    124,600       4,895,724  

Okumura Corp.

    172,500       3,834,730  

Olympus Corp.

    6,427,700           137,566,633  

Omron Corp.

    960,800       53,735,617  

One REIT Inc.

    463       962,455  

Ono Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    1,924,200       54,106,384  

Open Door Inc.(a)(b)

    61,400       805,695  

Open House Group Co. Ltd.

    424,700       18,527,626  

Optex Group Co. Ltd.

    89,200       1,387,981  

Optorun Co. Ltd.

    136,000       1,929,820  

Oracle Corp. Japan

    201,500       12,567,193  

Organo Corp.

    18,000       1,259,373  

Orient Corp.

    5,191,100       5,277,005  

Oriental Land Co. Ltd./Japan

    1,037,600       157,537,460  

ORIX Corp.

    6,193,300       110,375,873  

Orix JREIT Inc.

    14,098       20,225,919  

Osaka Gas Co. Ltd.

    1,943,300       34,936,835  

Osaka Organic Chemical Industry Ltd.

    71,100       1,336,046  

Osaka Soda Co. Ltd.

    7,100       181,460  

OSG Corp.

    498,700       6,844,464  

Otsuka Corp.

    606,400       18,910,998  

Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd.

    2,020,000       72,160,359  

Outsourcing Inc.

    653,300       5,876,893  

Pacific Metals Co. Ltd.

    86,500       1,616,054  

PAL GROUP Holdings Co. Ltd.

    127,800       2,185,629  

Paltac Corp.

    159,700       5,006,359  

Pan Pacific International Holdings Corp.

    1,964,500       30,588,188  

Panasonic Holdings Corp.

    11,392,400       94,057,197  

Paramount Bed Holdings Co. Ltd.

    216,100       4,006,010  

Park24 Co. Ltd.(a)

    669,000       9,400,593  

Pasona Group Inc.(b)

    71,600       1,101,035  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI EAFE ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Penta-Ocean Construction Co. Ltd.

    1,575,800     $ 8,661,327  

PeptiDream Inc.(a)

    538,800       6,746,901  

Persol Holdings Co. Ltd.

    896,600       18,561,213  

Pharma Foods International Co. Ltd.(b)

    130,000       1,438,427  

PHC Holdings Corp.

    128,700       1,578,659  

Pigeon Corp.(b)

    586,000       8,536,799  

Pilot Corp.

    145,600       5,564,805  

Piolax Inc.

    125,400       1,875,027  

PKSHA Technology Inc.(a)(b)

    83,200       1,432,908  

Plaid Inc.(a)(b)

    90,500       257,011  

Plenus Co. Ltd.

    113,700       1,700,585  

Plus Alpha Consulting Co. Ltd.(b)

    31,600       640,076  

Pola Orbis Holdings Inc.

    501,600       6,148,382  

Pressance Corp.

    69,300       817,564  

Prestige International Inc.

    270,600       1,408,431  

Prima Meat Packers Ltd.

    148,700       2,534,232  

Raito Kogyo Co. Ltd.

    192,200       2,835,453  

Raiznext Corp.

    161,100       1,481,979  

Raksul Inc.(a)(b)

    125,700       2,086,981  

Rakus Co. Ltd.(b)

    515,800       7,297,050  

Rakuten Group Inc.

    4,550,100       22,557,289  

Recruit Holdings Co. Ltd.

    7,476,800           279,430,681  

Relia Inc.

    241,300       2,012,685  

Relo Group Inc.

    570,000       9,464,838  

Renesas Electronics Corp.(a)

    6,052,900       57,652,950  

Rengo Co. Ltd.

    992,800       5,806,041  

RENOVA Inc.(a)(b)

    192,300       3,635,876  

Resona Holdings Inc.

    11,539,638       44,845,883  

Resorttrust Inc.

    530,500       8,721,682  

Retail Partners Co. Ltd.

    12,300       112,529  

Ricoh Co. Ltd.

    3,027,100       24,347,147  

Ricoh Leasing Co. Ltd.

    65,300       1,754,788  

Riken Keiki Co. Ltd.

    15,200       473,997  

Ringer Hut Co. Ltd.(b)

    157,900       2,768,293  

Rinnai Corp.

    194,900       14,817,944  

Riso Kagaku Corp.

    61,300       1,122,769  

Riso Kyoiku Co. Ltd.

    274,100       642,166  

Rohm Co. Ltd.

    472,400       35,057,091  

Rohto Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    555,000       16,635,444  

Roland Corp.

    64,800       2,100,037  

Rorze Corp.

    53,300       3,429,499  

Round One Corp.

    465,300       5,244,076  

Royal Holdings Co. Ltd.

    155,600       2,522,370  

RS Technologies Co. Ltd.

    24,700       1,161,671  

Ryohin Keikaku Co. Ltd.

    1,306,700       12,969,992  

Ryosan Co. Ltd.

    89,700       1,510,931  

Ryoyo Electro Corp.

    129,700       2,183,683  

S Foods Inc.

    38,000       873,172  

Saibu Gas Holdings Co. Ltd.

    99,400       1,381,475  

Saizeriya Co. Ltd.

    158,500       3,222,159  

Sakai Moving Service Co. Ltd.

    20,300       754,354  

Sakata INX Corp.

    24,800       184,183  

Sakata Seed Corp.

    187,400       6,812,336  

SAMTY Co. Ltd.

    64,000       991,921  

Samty Residential Investment Corp.

    261       248,959  

San-A Co. Ltd.

    105,300       3,308,336  

San-Ai Obbli Co. Ltd.

    2,400       19,318  

SanBio Co. Ltd.(a)(b)

    179,700       1,448,495  

Sangetsu Corp.

    233,900       2,817,906  

San-in Godo Bank Ltd. (The)

    829,400       4,214,529  
Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Sanken Electric Co. Ltd.

    127,200     $ 4,903,587  

Sanki Engineering Co. Ltd.

    15,700       195,644  

Sankyo Co. Ltd.

    193,700       6,091,976  

Sankyu Inc.

    214,300       7,106,357  

Sanrio Co. Ltd.

    289,300       6,669,480  

Sansan Inc.(a)(b)

    358,000       3,600,436  

Santen Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    1,942,500       15,734,535  

Sanwa Holdings Corp.

    1,124,100       12,143,235  

Sanyo Chemical Industries Ltd.

    13,700       494,986  

Sanyo Denki Co. Ltd.

    30,300       1,258,438  

Sanyo Special Steel Co. Ltd.

    110,700       1,689,392  

Sapporo Holdings Ltd.

    428,100       9,586,085  

Sato Holdings Corp.

    160,200       2,397,895  

Sawai Group Holdings Co. Ltd.

    177,300       5,751,629  

SB Technology Corp.

    3,900       75,911  

SBI Holdings Inc/Japan

    1,266,000           25,683,883  

SBS Holdings Inc.

    43,400       911,143  

SCREEN Holdings Co. Ltd.

    198,600       14,372,530  

SCSK Corp.

    716,500       12,617,741  

Secom Co. Ltd.

    1,088,100       72,674,272  

Sega Sammy Holdings Inc.

    873,200       14,995,743  

Seibu Holdings Inc.

    1,148,900       11,613,673  

Seiko Epson Corp.

    1,403,300       21,081,318  

Seiko Holdings Corp.

    141,100       3,114,632  

Seino Holdings Co. Ltd.

    733,200       6,081,536  

Seiren Co. Ltd.

    214,500       3,276,386  

Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd.

    1,954,700       27,501,575  

Sekisui House Ltd.

    3,290,000       58,270,492  

Sekisui House Reit Inc.

    21,892       13,712,834  

Senko Group Holdings Co. Ltd.

    647,300       4,480,599  

Septeni Holdings Co. Ltd.(b)

    259,000       1,057,079  

Seria Co. Ltd.

    215,400       4,290,526  

Seven & i Holdings Co. Ltd.

    3,932,300       160,281,363  

Seven Bank Ltd.

    3,375,400       6,698,234  

SG Holdings Co. Ltd.

    1,475,900       28,166,862  

Sharp Corp./Japan(b)

    1,294,899       10,422,641  

Shibaura Machine Co. Ltd.

    147,600       3,159,426  

SHIFT Inc.(a)

    67,700       10,640,011  

Shiga Bank Ltd. (The)

    219,700       4,472,312  

Shikoku Chemicals Corp.

    88,400       837,089  

Shikoku Electric Power Co. Inc.

    842,600       4,977,790  

Shima Seiki Manufacturing Ltd.

    154,900       2,596,345  

Shimadzu Corp.

    1,246,600       44,352,690  

Shimamura Co. Ltd.

    115,500       11,075,697  

Shimano Inc.

    403,400       67,386,441  

Shimizu Corp.

    2,861,400       16,220,251  

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd.

    1,957,000       250,680,411  

Shin-Etsu Polymer Co. Ltd.

    27,600       286,078  

Shinko Electric Industries Co. Ltd.

    412,300       10,618,231  

Shinmaywa Industries Ltd.

    501,200       4,010,651  

Shinsei Bank Ltd.

    322,800       4,882,765  

Shionogi & Co. Ltd.

    1,364,600       69,992,306  

Ship Healthcare Holdings Inc.

    518,400       9,907,142  

Shiseido Co. Ltd.

    2,073,400       85,285,610  

Shizuoka Bank Ltd. (The)

    2,210,200       13,374,841  

Shizuoka Gas Co. Ltd.

    133,500       947,261  

SHO-BOND Holdings Co. Ltd.

    196,900       8,711,742  

Shochiku Co. Ltd.(a)

    46,700       4,493,658  

Shoei Co. Ltd.

    80,000       3,435,503  

Shoei Foods Corp.

    12,100       359,517  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI EAFE ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Showa Denko KK

    897,900     $ 15,058,269  

Showa Sangyo Co. Ltd.

    79,900       1,520,783  

Siix Corp.

    170,500       1,243,479  

Simplex Holdings Inc.

    128,600       1,920,079  

SKY Perfect JSAT Holdings Inc.

    1,323,000       5,542,886  

Skylark Holdings Co. Ltd.(a)

    1,172,500       13,989,713  

SMC Corp.

    297,700           146,717,357  

SMS Co. Ltd.

    442,100       10,627,926  

Snow Peak Inc.(b)

    144,400       2,900,268  

SoftBank Corp.

    14,990,000       173,318,150  

SoftBank Group Corp.

    6,294,300       264,403,240  

Sohgo Security Services Co. Ltd.

    449,300       12,591,146  

Sojitz Corp.

    1,226,400       18,637,084  

Solasto Corp.

    170,400       1,094,020  

Sompo Holdings Inc.

    1,622,900       72,431,985  

Sony Group Corp.

    6,581,400       558,286,399  

Sosei Group Corp.(a)

    456,900       4,932,600  

SOSiLA Logistics REIT Inc.

    2,741       3,165,512  

Sotetsu Holdings Inc.

    477,800       8,447,854  

SPARX Group Co. Ltd.

    35,100       79,619  

S-Pool Inc.

    302,200       2,501,895  

Square Enix Holdings Co. Ltd.

    467,000       21,668,702  

SRE Holdings Corp.(a)(b)

    54,600       1,131,669  

Stanley Electric Co. Ltd.

    696,300       12,235,615  

Star Asia Investment Corp.

    4,497       2,006,535  

Star Micronics Co. Ltd.

    227,100       2,942,855  

Starts Corp. Inc.

    138,400       3,004,104  

Starts Proceed Investment Corp.

    49       94,869  

Strike Co. Ltd.

    26,200       769,436  

Subaru Corp.

    3,211,300       55,879,525  

Sugi Holdings Co. Ltd.

    181,300       8,179,155  

SUMCO Corp.

    1,790,100       25,048,369  

Sumitomo Bakelite Co. Ltd.

    175,200       5,670,576  

Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd.

    7,666,000       30,126,843  

Sumitomo Corp.

    5,790,200       81,409,934  

Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.

    3,746,600       41,770,046  

Sumitomo Forestry Co. Ltd.

    729,200       11,321,936  

Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd.

    571,200       13,068,966  

Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd.

    1,280,900       40,276,367  

Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co. Ltd.

    1,127,940       3,833,596  

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc.

    6,813,900       213,766,286  

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc.

    1,738,800       57,118,268  

Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co. Ltd.

    160,100       4,230,368  

Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd.

    886,300       6,941,028  

Sumitomo Realty & Development Co. Ltd.

    1,602,800       44,258,215  

Sumitomo Riko Co. Ltd.

    107,800       501,803  

Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd.

    857,100       7,727,938  

Sumitomo Warehouse Co. Ltd. (The)

    457,400       7,218,667  

Sundrug Co. Ltd.

    389,500       9,136,582  

Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd.

    719,700       28,397,520  

Suruga Bank Ltd.

    632,400       1,772,485  

Suzuken Co. Ltd.

    316,400       8,744,960  

Suzuki Motor Corp.

    1,896,800       62,175,833  

Sysmex Corp.

    863,800       60,476,215  

Systena Corp.

    1,914,300       6,564,667  

T Hasegawa Co. Ltd.(b)

    101,900       2,336,466  

T&D Holdings Inc.

    2,724,700       30,838,260  

Tadano Ltd.

    628,200       4,565,274  

Taihei Dengyo Kaisha Ltd.

    54,000       1,236,444  

Taiheiyo Cement Corp.

    595,700       8,937,324  
Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Taikisha Ltd.

    119,600     $ 2,960,372  

Taisei Corp.

    986,300       31,469,680  

Taisho Pharmaceutical Holdings Co. Ltd.

    199,800       7,955,607  

Taiyo Holdings Co. Ltd.

    199,500       4,302,306  

Taiyo Yuden Co. Ltd.

    617,300       21,938,864  

Takamatsu Construction Group Co. Ltd.

    73,900       1,181,358  

Takara Bio Inc.

    225,000       3,636,235  

Takara Holdings Inc.

    844,100       6,828,758  

Takara Leben Real Estate Investment Corp.

    2,161       1,881,209  

Takasago Thermal Engineering Co. Ltd.

    220,700       2,807,122  

Takashimaya Co. Ltd.

    806,200       8,660,812  

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    7,844,580           230,161,482  

Takeuchi Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    236,900       4,578,078  

Takuma Co. Ltd.

    475,200       5,027,475  

Tama Home Co. Ltd.(b)

    78,600       1,461,953  

Tamron Co. Ltd.

    100,700       2,176,606  

TBS Holdings Inc.

    182,100       2,331,956  

TDK Corp.

    2,002,200       63,058,583  

TechMatrix Corp.

    181,300       2,524,058  

TechnoPro Holdings Inc.

    571,100       13,271,647  

Teijin Ltd.

    807,500       8,556,219  

Tenma Corp.

    67,200       1,175,303  

Terumo Corp.

    3,345,900       114,241,041  

T-Gaia Corp.

    112,200       1,377,468  

THK Co. Ltd.

    610,500       12,952,086  

TIS Inc.

    1,233,200       34,966,303  

TKC Corp.

    65,700       1,726,321  

TKP Corp.(a)(b)

    56,800       1,031,813  

Toa Corp./Tokyo

    90,400       1,764,633  

Toagosei Co. Ltd.

    647,800       5,029,539  

Tobu Railway Co. Ltd.

    975,200       23,156,009  

TOC Co. Ltd.

    109,700       654,951  

Tocalo Co. Ltd.

    488,500       4,697,316  

Toda Corp.

    1,315,700       7,057,211  

Toei Animation Co. Ltd.

    43,700       3,622,603  

Toei Co. Ltd.

    36,600       5,249,898  

Toenec Corp.

    35,900       1,007,478  

Toho Bank Ltd. (The)

    885,400       1,424,864  

Toho Co. Ltd./Tokyo

    594,900       23,623,922  

Toho Gas Co. Ltd.

    402,100       9,680,081  

Toho Holdings Co. Ltd.

    409,300       6,267,939  

Toho Titanium Co. Ltd.

    175,000       2,949,238  

Tohoku Electric Power Co. Inc.

    2,345,700       12,987,131  

Tokai Carbon Co. Ltd.

    1,221,300       9,873,804  

Tokai Corp./Gifu

    56,700       759,682  

TOKAI Holdings Corp.

    690,800       4,607,246  

Tokai Rika Co. Ltd.

    247,600       2,724,930  

Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings Inc.

    1,871,600       5,300,425  

Token Corp.

    50,510       3,373,267  

Tokio Marine Holdings Inc.

    3,276,100       191,782,630  

Tokushu Tokai Paper Co. Ltd.

    3,900       92,883  

Tokuyama Corp.

    381,300       5,154,936  

Tokyo Century Corp.

    178,600       6,316,204  

Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings Inc.(a)

    7,883,800       31,025,624  

Tokyo Electron Ltd.

    775,700       266,990,854  

Tokyo Gas Co. Ltd.

    2,019,200       39,658,920  

Tokyo Ohka Kogyo Co. Ltd.

    169,700       8,798,949  

Tokyo Seimitsu Co. Ltd.

    196,000       6,809,430  

Tokyo Steel Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    464,500       4,778,054  

Tokyo Tatemono Co. Ltd.

    1,088,400       16,029,160  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI EAFE ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Tokyotokeiba Co. Ltd.

    75,100     $ 2,326,274  

Tokyu Construction Co. Ltd.

    587,000       2,784,335  

Tokyu Corp.

    2,747,400       33,687,455  

Tokyu Fudosan Holdings Corp.

    3,217,000       17,432,756  

Tokyu REIT Inc.

    6,084       8,894,629  

TOMONY Holdings Inc.

    896,400       2,121,430  

Tomy Co. Ltd.

    566,600       6,279,075  

Topcon Corp.

    614,900       8,690,839  

Toppan Inc.

    1,436,500       24,442,695  

Topre Corp.

    181,500       1,406,103  

Toray Industries Inc.

    7,183,600       39,347,000  

Toridoll Holdings Corp.(b)

    266,800       5,182,751  

Torii Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    48,600       1,203,400  

Tosei Corp.

    15,400       147,897  

Toshiba Corp.

    2,013,500       81,682,709  

Toshiba TEC Corp.

    164,000       5,414,136  

Tosho Co. Ltd.(b)

    16,000       166,332  

Tosoh Corp.

    1,325,800       17,282,065  

Totetsu Kogyo Co. Ltd.

    113,900       2,038,422  

TOTO Ltd.

    713,700       24,309,945  

Towa Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    45,400       863,759  

Toyo Construction Co. Ltd.

    125,400       818,028  

Toyo Gosei Co. Ltd.(b)

    24,900       1,530,782  

Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co. Ltd.

    172,500       2,514,167  

Toyo Seikan Group Holdings Ltd.

    703,400       8,100,070  

Toyo Suisan Kaisha Ltd.

    490,400       20,836,053  

Toyo Tanso Co. Ltd.

    106,900       2,433,013  

Toyo Tire Corp.

    620,700       8,342,265  

Toyobo Co. Ltd.(b)

    537,300       4,176,162  

Toyoda Gosei Co. Ltd.

    312,200       4,926,889  

Toyota Boshoku Corp.

    483,500       7,149,697  

Toyota Industries Corp.

    756,100       46,038,514  

Toyota Motor Corp.

    55,344,325           898,295,057  

Toyota Tsusho Corp.

    1,123,400       38,341,011  

Trancom Co. Ltd.

    2,100       116,062  

Transcosmos Inc.

    104,500       2,964,939  

TRE Holdings Corp.

    95,800       1,121,793  

Trend Micro Inc/Japan

    694,100       40,337,069  

Tri Chemical Laboratories Inc.(b)

    115,800       1,972,185  

Trusco Nakayama Corp.

    210,900       3,001,390  

TS Tech Co. Ltd.

    502,700       5,732,241  

Tsubakimoto Chain Co.

    115,900       2,758,589  

Tsugami Corp.

    182,700       1,681,183  

Tsumura & Co.

    448,000       10,511,348  

Tsuruha Holdings Inc.

    205,500       11,708,047  

TV Asahi Holdings Corp.

    100,400       1,127,758  

UACJ Corp.

    142,000       2,409,177  

UBE Corp.

    529,400       8,289,060  

Ulvac Inc.

    242,700       9,164,814  

Unicharm Corp.

    2,091,700       75,766,054  

United Arrows Ltd.

    107,900       1,429,226  

United Super Markets Holdings Inc.

    452,900       3,668,854  

United Urban Investment Corp.

    15,774       17,195,304  

Universal Entertainment Corp.(a)

    62,600       681,230  

Usen-Next Holdings Co. Ltd.

    68,700       1,075,872  

Ushio Inc.

    547,500       7,569,817  

USS Co. Ltd.

    1,171,800       22,993,665  

UT Group Co. Ltd.

    142,900       2,782,894  

Valor Holdings Co. Ltd.

    192,400       2,712,937  

ValueCommerce Co. Ltd.

    64,400       1,340,095  
Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Vector Inc.

    107,500     $ 981,193  

Vision Inc./Tokyo Japan(a)(b)

    151,500       1,329,021  

Visional Inc.(a)

    85,500       4,682,674  

VT Holdings Co. Ltd.

    556,100       2,026,737  

Wacoal Holdings Corp.

    250,200       4,057,859  

Wacom Co. Ltd.

    844,900       5,543,278  

WealthNavi Inc.(a)(b)

    166,400       2,650,176  

Weathernews Inc.

    19,200       1,121,440  

Welcia Holdings Co. Ltd.

    503,400       11,243,390  

West Holdings Corp.(b)

    122,130       3,761,848  

West Japan Railway Co.

    1,137,300       41,773,842  

Workman Co. Ltd.

    106,300       5,106,956  

Yakult Honsha Co. Ltd.

    662,900       40,370,270  

Yamada Holdings Co. Ltd.

    3,738,900       13,498,854  

Yamaguchi Financial Group Inc.

    1,195,800       6,769,272  

Yamaha Corp.

    742,700       31,679,162  

Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd.

    1,536,100       29,673,043  

YA-MAN Ltd.

    190,900       2,229,259  

Yamato Holdings Co. Ltd.

    1,511,100       26,442,739  

Yamato Kogyo Co. Ltd.

    188,900       6,459,601  

Yamazaki Baking Co. Ltd.

    625,300       7,549,586  

Yamazen Corp.

    424,000       3,205,814  

Yaoko Co. Ltd.

    85,900       4,177,467  

Yaskawa Electric Corp.

    1,255,100       43,958,487  

Yellow Hat Ltd.

    157,500       2,060,536  

Yodogawa Steel Works Ltd.

    60,500       1,085,319  

Yokogawa Bridge Holdings Corp.

    121,900       1,761,662  

Yokogawa Electric Corp.

    1,191,300       21,125,645  

Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (The)

    660,000       9,667,300  

Yokorei Co. Ltd.

    268,900       1,834,098  

Yokowo Co. Ltd.

    32,200       476,365  

Yonex Co. Ltd.

    282,600       2,531,473  

Yoshinoya Holdings Co. Ltd.

    468,800       9,087,938  

Yuasa Trading Co. Ltd.

    61,900       1,680,899  

Z Holdings Corp.

    13,938,400       49,261,629  

Zenkoku Hosho Co. Ltd.

    236,600       8,049,366  

Zenrin Co. Ltd.

    155,900       1,084,223  

Zensho Holdings Co. Ltd.

    522,800       13,841,144  

Zeon Corp.

    783,400       7,954,799  

ZERIA Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    18,600       305,995  

Zojirushi Corp.

    76,200       845,937  

ZOZO Inc.

    658,100       14,216,068  

Zuken Inc.

    24,000       612,650  
   

 

 

 
          20,824,510,281  
Netherlands — 4.2%            

Aalberts NV

    528,221       22,637,399  

ABN AMRO Bank NV, CVA(d)

    2,179,417       22,225,462  

Adyen NV(a)(d)

    112,646       202,624,451  

Aegon NV

    9,221,318       40,501,914  

AerCap Holdings NV(a)(b)

    698,193       31,320,938  

Akzo Nobel NV

    943,948       63,528,156  

Alfen Beheer BV(a)(d)

    114,407       13,355,670  

AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group NV

    188,197       5,282,979  

Arcadis NV

    425,768       15,743,040  

Argenx SE(a)

    253,229       92,504,909  

Ariston Holding NV

    436,158       3,610,779  

ASM International NV

    245,262       75,337,531  

ASML Holding NV

    2,121,321       1,219,245,955  

ASR Nederland NV

    736,001       30,762,945  

Basic-Fit NV(a)(b)(d)

    275,667       11,180,414  
 

 

 

S C H E D U L E   O F   I N V E S T M E N T S

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI EAFE ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Netherlands (continued)            

BE Semiconductor Industries NV

    387,927     $ 20,824,595  

Boskalis Westminster

    448,742       14,724,358  

Brunel International NV

    220,557       2,498,311  

CM.Com NV(a)(b)

    78,470       951,136  

Corbion NV

    334,232       11,648,136  

COSMO Pharmaceuticals NV

    54,771       2,938,919  

CureVac NV(a)(b)

    289,982       3,870,671  

Davide Campari-Milano NV

    2,794,636       31,025,659  

Ebusco Holding NV(a)(b)

    76,325       1,834,409  

Eurocommercial Properties NV

    272,639       6,173,200  

Euronext NV(d)

    442,849       36,082,700  

EXOR NV

    556,275       39,124,169  

Fastned BV(a)(b)

    18,190       526,969  

Flow Traders(d)

    183,101       3,979,027  

Fugro NV(a)

    499,400       5,944,012  

Heineken Holding NV

    537,138       42,443,977  

Heineken NV

    1,337,040       131,814,503  

IMCD NV

    301,392       48,267,590  

ING Groep NV

    20,374,648       197,915,746  

InPost SA(a)(b)

    1,182,528       7,808,525  

Intertrust NV(a)(d)

    493,036       9,725,411  

Iveco Group NV(a)

    1,031,864       6,317,688  

JDE Peet’s NV

    449,083       13,024,484  

Just Eat Takeaway.com NV(a)(d)

    959,986       17,595,829  

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV

    5,408,622       148,946,551  

Koninklijke BAM Groep NV(a)

    1,702,480       4,151,186  

Koninklijke DSM NV

    905,902       145,079,348  

Koninklijke KPN NV

    17,009,431       56,113,950  

Koninklijke Philips NV

    4,586,834       94,930,258  

Koninklijke Vopak NV

    363,345       8,432,886  

Meltwater Holding BV(a)(b)

    706,544       918,022  

MFE-MediaForEurope NV(a)

    1,099,359       494,851  

MFE-MediaForEurope NV, Class B(a)

    1,223,678       787,499  

NN Group NV

    1,479,464       69,419,992  

NSI NV

    128,156       4,158,169  

OCI NV

    576,481       20,013,482  

Pharming Group NV(a)(b)

    4,351,281       3,404,916  

PostNL NV(b)

    2,018,376       5,308,935  

Prosus NV, Class N

    4,328,796       282,388,958  

Randstad NV

    613,836       31,025,100  

RHI Magnesita NV

    140,164       3,863,950  

SBM Offshore NV

    718,688       10,030,519  

Shop Apotheke Europe NV(a)(b)(d)

    76,700       7,448,198  

Signify NV(d)

    655,446       21,287,591  

Sligro Food Group NV(a)

    125,204       2,482,515  

SNS Real NV(b)(c)

    3,991        

Technip Energies NV

    705,378       8,330,700  

TKH Group NV

    234,442       9,624,059  

TomTom NV(a)(b)

    522,055       4,719,219  

Universal Music Group NV

    3,751,382       84,918,150  

Van Lanschot Kempen NV

    181,440       4,154,849  

Vastned Retail NV

    135,835       3,291,478  

Wereldhave NV

    222,132       3,365,079  

Wolters Kluwer NV

    1,357,753       147,455,046  
   

 

 

 
          3,693,468,022  
New Zealand — 0.4%            

a2 Milk Co. Ltd. (The)(a)(b)

    3,877,919       12,185,194  

Air New Zealand Ltd.(a)

    3,350,038       1,289,961  

Argosy Property Ltd.

    3,792,401       3,121,053  

Auckland International Airport Ltd.(a)

    6,402,125       30,062,421  
Security   Shares     Value  
New Zealand (continued)            

Chorus Ltd.

    2,237,514     $ 11,261,207  

Contact Energy Ltd.

    3,884,262       18,738,248  

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp. Ltd.

    2,997,902       40,089,816  

Fletcher Building Ltd.

    4,387,140       14,273,770  

Genesis Energy Ltd.

    2,781,768       5,044,578  

Goodman Property Trust

    4,661,557       6,402,346  

Infratil Ltd.

    3,819,204       20,166,241  

Kiwi Property Group Ltd.

    6,467,415       4,152,377  

Mercury NZ Ltd.

    4,037,507       15,443,126  

Meridian Energy Ltd.

    6,615,906       20,762,328  

Oceania Healthcare Ltd.

    1,153,224       684,133  

Precinct Properties New Zealand Ltd.

    5,884,406       5,266,514  

Pushpay Holdings Ltd.(a)

    5,604,482       4,567,640  

Ryman Healthcare Ltd.

    2,336,876       13,668,815  

SKYCITY Entertainment Group Ltd.

    3,573,774       6,242,380  

Spark New Zealand Ltd.

    9,700,634       31,193,116  

Summerset Group Holdings Ltd.

    1,568,549       10,573,988  

Vulcan Steel Ltd.

    271,845       1,668,456  

Warehouse Group Ltd. (The)(b)

    627,796       1,285,158  

Xero Ltd.(a)

    721,989       47,563,688  
   

 

 

 
          325,706,554  
Norway — 1.1%            

Adevinta ASA(a)

    1,563,046       11,885,959  

Aker ASA, Class A

    138,013       10,718,248  

Aker BP ASA

    1,675,557       58,219,488  

Aker Carbon Capture ASA(a)(b)

    1,789,193       4,032,765  

Aker Horizons Holding AS(a)

    641,321       1,191,119  

Aker Solutions ASA

    1,398,541       4,334,945  

Atea ASA

    569,055       6,948,307  

Austevoll Seafood ASA

    592,179       7,294,934  

Bakkafrost P/F

    255,345       17,801,557  

Bewi ASA

    243,660       1,735,838  

Bonheur ASA

    16,363       655,233  

Borregaard ASA

    635,755       11,412,281  

BW Energy Ltd.(a)(b)

    292,064       832,152  

BW LPG Ltd.(d)

    628,270       5,167,920  

Crayon Group Holding ASA(a)(b)(d)

    301,697       4,836,564  

DNB Bank ASA

    4,813,161       94,943,298  

DNO ASA

    1,814,236       2,610,378  

Elkem ASA(d)

    2,040,394       8,360,241  

Entra ASA(d)

    598,046       8,421,975  

Equinor ASA

    5,100,394       196,384,974  

Europris ASA(d)

    916,106       5,416,832  

Flex LNG Ltd.

    167,661       5,317,057  

Frontline Ltd./Bermuda(a)

    633,140       6,030,844  

Gjensidige Forsikring ASA

    1,027,379       21,488,404  

Golden Ocean Group Ltd.

    698,988       7,717,605  

Grieg Seafood ASA

    327,366       5,026,788  

Hafnia Ltd.

    595,922       2,117,921  

Hexagon Composites ASA(a)(b)

    434,300       1,458,507  

Hexagon Purus ASA(a)

    140,614       407,636  

Kahoot! ASA(a)(b)

    1,440,526       3,453,994  

Kongsberg Gruppen ASA

    518,535       19,107,356  

Leroy Seafood Group ASA

    1,574,506       12,368,895  

LINK Mobility Group Holding ASA(a)

    853,957       1,120,094  

Mowi ASA

    2,148,087       49,567,295  

MPC Container Ships AS

    1,341,047       3,270,546  

NEL ASA(a)(b)

    7,619,491       13,144,463  

Nordic Semiconductor ASA(a)

    855,552       15,035,077  

Norsk Hydro ASA

    6,989,901       47,358,190  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI EAFE ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Norway (continued)            

Norway Royal Salmon ASA(a)(b)

    29,827     $ 766,884  

Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA(a)

    3,191,015       3,113,369  

Nykode Therapeutics AS(a)(b)

    530,259       1,797,793  

Odfjell Drilling Ltd.(a)

    489,836       1,175,445  

Orkla ASA

    3,945,831       34,061,484  

Protector Forsikring ASA

    568,288       6,702,966  

REC Silicon ASA(a)(b)

    1,406,389       2,654,876  

Salmar ASA

    297,165       21,285,547  

Scatec ASA(d)

    614,119       7,333,163  

Schibsted ASA, Class A

    383,163       7,201,730  

Schibsted ASA, Class B

    493,315       8,874,055  

SpareBank 1 Nord Norge

    21,429       207,304  

SpareBank 1 Oestlandet

    6,556       80,999  

SpareBank 1 SMN

    1,109,449       14,225,482  

SpareBank 1 SR-Bank ASA

    1,010,529       11,948,846  

Stolt-Nielsen Ltd.

    106,537       2,270,106  

Storebrand ASA

    2,436,964       20,497,411  

Telenor ASA

    3,599,259       43,709,932  

TGS ASA

    769,819       11,426,488  

TOMRA Systems ASA

    1,226,964       28,722,752  

Veidekke ASA

    578,415       5,980,398  

Volue ASA(a)(b)

    20,276       51,600  

Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA

    664,643       4,455,563  

Yara International ASA

    875,343       37,304,796  
   

 

 

 
        953,044,669  
Portugal — 0.2%            

Altri SGPS SA(b)

    676,046       3,988,989  

Banco Comercial Portugues SA, Class R

    47,224,984       7,007,637  

Corticeira Amorim SGPS SA

    30,580       325,045  

CTT-Correios de Portugal SA(b)

    827,909       2,831,390  

EDP - Energias de Portugal SA

    14,267,877       72,179,802  

Galp Energia SGPS SA

    2,593,200       27,372,728  

Greenvolt Energias Renovaveis SA(a)

    160,150       1,446,442  

Jeronimo Martins SGPS SA

    1,473,349       34,103,529  

Navigator Co. SA (The)

    1,684,679       6,952,553  

NOS SGPS SA

    1,083,053       4,089,014  

REN - Redes Energeticas Nacionais SGPS SA

    3,006,995       8,501,330  

Sonae SGPS SA

    6,655,867       7,572,861  
   

 

 

 
      176,371,320  
Singapore — 1.6%            

AEM Holdings Ltd.(b)

    1,616,800       5,120,558  

AIMS APAC REIT(b)

    553,400       557,319  

Ascendas India Trust

    3,834,700       3,226,458  

Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust

    18,255,803       39,294,856  

Ascott Residence Trust

    10,850,263       9,214,170  

Bumitama Agri Ltd.(b)

    1,851,600       804,221  

CapitaLand China Trust(b)

    6,454,580       5,521,675  

CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust

    28,008,757       44,245,989  

Capitaland Investment Ltd/Singapore

    13,762,200       39,157,972  

CDL Hospitality Trusts

    6,577,346       6,296,716  

City Developments Ltd.

    2,063,500       11,593,225  

ComfortDelGro Corp. Ltd.

    11,050,200       11,368,995  

Cromwell European Real Estate Investment Trust

    984,640       2,012,702  

DBS Group Holdings Ltd.

    9,453,000       215,701,830  

Digital Core REIT Management Pte Ltd.(a)(b)

    4,073,400       3,549,243  

ESR-LOGOS REIT

    38,986,327       11,864,075  

Far East Hospitality Trust(b)

    527,200       244,483  

First Resources Ltd.

    2,872,700       2,876,106  

Frasers Centrepoint Trust

    5,823,088       9,840,353  
Security   Shares     Value  
Singapore (continued)            

Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust

    15,797,286     $ 16,490,736  

Frencken Group Ltd.

    773,800       686,974  

Genting Singapore Ltd.

    30,940,600       18,070,484  

Golden Agri-Resources Ltd.

    38,782,200       7,302,278  

Grab Holdings Ltd., Class A(a)(b)

    5,667,786       16,719,969  

Haw Par Corp. Ltd.(b)

    635,600       5,066,577  

Hour Glass Ltd. (The)(b)

    1,276,400       2,055,075  

Hutchison Port Holdings Trust, Class U

    29,310,600       6,902,324  

iFAST Corp. Ltd.(b)

    814,600       2,489,600  

Kenon Holdings Ltd./Singapore

    120,995       5,237,667  

Keppel Corp. Ltd.

    7,537,000       37,656,230  

Keppel DC REIT(b)

    7,258,000       10,882,350  

Keppel Infrastructure Trust(b)

    18,833,400       7,994,133  

Keppel Pacific Oak US REIT

    939,500       658,124  

Keppel REIT(b)

    14,669,180       11,793,536  

Lendlease Global Commercial REIT(b)

    4,802,309       2,907,083  

Manulife US Real Estate Investment Trust

    7,989,700       4,637,278  

Mapletree Commercial Trust

    12,284,156       16,921,083  

Mapletree Industrial Trust

    10,276,920       20,186,396  

Mapletree Logistics Trust(b)

    16,861,979       21,520,824  

Maxeon Solar Technologies Ltd.(a)(b)

    109,779       1,893,688  

Nanofilm Technologies International Ltd.(b)

    1,516,800       2,213,132  

NetLink NBN Trust

    20,933,200       14,547,468  

Olam Group Ltd.(b)

    4,723,800       5,563,569  

OUE Commercial Real Estate Investment Trust

    11,486,140       3,201,119  

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd.

    17,513,300       148,419,918  

Parkway Life REIT

    2,655,700       9,212,424  

Prime U.S. REIT

    3,293,500       2,306,856  

Raffles Medical Group Ltd.

    6,461,600       5,382,227  

Riverstone Holdings Ltd./Singapore(b)

    2,306,300       1,302,240  

Sasseur Real Estate Investment Trust

    250,700       143,484  

SATS Ltd.(a)(b)

    3,616,400       10,425,520  

Sea Ltd., ADR(a)(b)

    1,864,663       142,311,080  

Sembcorp Industries Ltd.

    5,558,000       11,726,724  

Sembcorp Marine Ltd.(a)(b)

    88,913,920       7,023,196  

Sheng Siong Group Ltd.

    4,273,900       4,950,713  

SIA Engineering Co. Ltd.(a)(b)

    256,800       450,684  

Singapore Airlines Ltd.(a)(b)

    6,834,500       27,038,304  

Singapore Exchange Ltd.

    3,062,400       21,953,094  

Singapore Post Ltd.(b)

    9,540,300       4,393,510  

Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd.

    8,214,200       23,950,631  

Singapore Telecommunications Ltd.

    42,750,700       80,844,687  

SPH REIT(b)

    4,327,795       2,962,237  

Starhill Global REIT

    10,452,400       4,510,043  

StarHub Ltd.

    4,033,000       3,651,716  

Straits Trading Co. Ltd.(b)

    671,800       1,430,300  

Suntec REIT

    11,926,100       13,929,536  

TDCX Inc., ADR(a)(b)

    117,274       921,774  

United Overseas Bank Ltd.

    6,074,400       121,192,380  

UOL Group Ltd.

    2,332,600       12,602,754  

Venture Corp. Ltd.

    1,427,400       18,185,388  

Wilmar International Ltd.

    9,826,700       28,634,082  

Yangzijiang Financial Holding Ltd.(a)(b)

    13,824,700       3,953,060  

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Holdings Ltd.(b)

    14,853,900       10,014,576  

Yanlord Land Group Ltd.(b)

    6,125,300       4,577,179  
   

 

 

 
        1,394,488,960  
Spain — 2.3%            

Acciona SA

    127,403       26,215,776  

Acerinox SA

    1,078,800       10,525,143  

ACS Actividades de Construccion
y Servicios SA

    1,267,624       30,470,709  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI EAFE ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Spain (continued)            

Aena SME SA(a)(d)

    387,468     $ 49,010,689  

Almirall SA(b)

    427,142       4,124,022  

Amadeus IT Group SA(a)

    2,331,857       135,971,051  

Applus Services SA

    867,936       6,302,659  

Atresmedia Corp. de Medios de Comunicacion SA

    712,400       2,189,150  

Audax Renovables SA(b)

    327,801       359,703  

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA

    34,533,361       156,493,770  

Banco de Sabadell SA

    29,168,869       18,675,749  

Banco Santander SA

    90,497,835       226,413,850  

Bankinter SA

    3,452,993       17,000,937  

Befesa SA(d)

    207,334       9,603,825  

CaixaBank SA

    23,038,252       69,177,742  

Cellnex Telecom SA(d)

    2,838,038       126,942,838  

Cia. de Distribucion Integral Logista Holdings SA

    326,638       6,733,036  

Cie. Automotive SA

    341,487       8,982,967  

Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles SA(b)

    151,512       4,486,138  

Corp Financiera Alba SA

    108,543       5,725,899  

Distribuidora Internacional de Alimentacion SA(a)

    11,100,995       149,288  

Ebro Foods SA

    418,672       6,967,119  

EDP Renovaveis SA

    1,486,924       38,673,823  

eDreams ODIGEO SA(a)

    102,243       541,443  

Enagas SA

    815,479       16,096,459  

Ence Energia y Celulosa SA

    955,278       3,164,465  

Endesa SA

    1,648,036       30,207,544  

Faes Farma SA

    2,109,041       8,988,621  

Ferrovial SA

    2,497,323       66,873,620  

Fluidra SA

    496,321       9,277,298  

Gestamp Automocion SA(d)

    1,112,423       4,279,459  

Global Dominion Access SA(d)

    327,806       1,315,009  

Grenergy Renovables SA(a)(b)

    62,115       2,458,918  

Grifols SA(b)

    1,537,182       22,429,980  

Grupo Catalana Occidente SA

    258,468       7,707,668  

Iberdrola SA

    30,236,884           322,883,761  

Iberdrola SA, NVS

    839,913       8,953,457  

Indra Sistemas SA

    928,312       8,491,919  

Industria de Diseno Textil SA

    5,644,319       137,083,320  

Inmobiliaria Colonial Socimi SA

    1,486,691       9,850,028  

Laboratorios Farmaceuticos Rovi SA

    102,627       5,373,446  

Lar Espana Real Estate Socimi SA

    671,438       3,283,673  

Linea Directa Aseguradora SA Cia de Seguros y Reaseguros

    3,426,971       3,803,262  

Mapfre SA

    4,893,253       7,903,319  

Mediaset Espana Comunicacion SA(a)

    907,430       3,157,361  

Melia Hotels International SA(a)

    693,043       4,371,175  

Merlin Properties Socimi SA

    1,694,627       18,176,236  

Naturgy Energy Group SA

    745,775       21,875,138  

Neinor Homes SA(d)

    291,252       3,132,698  

Pharma Mar SA(b)

    82,137       5,059,602  

Prosegur Cash SA(d)

    196,989       143,147  

Prosegur Cia. de Seguridad SA

    1,556,931       2,776,604  

Red Electrica Corp. SA

    1,672,728       32,886,473  

Repsol SA

    7,522,160       93,712,983  

Sacyr SA

    2,829,305       6,470,521  

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy SA(a)

    1,236,329       22,747,534  

Solaria Energia y Medio Ambiente SA(a)

    412,312       9,506,913  

Soltec Power Holdings SA(a)(b)

    44,131       220,210  

Tecnicas Reunidas SA(a)(b)

    212,724       1,412,253  

Telefonica SA

    28,786,644       128,494,674  

Unicaja Banco SA(d)

    9,858,482       8,527,663  
Security   Shares     Value  
Spain (continued)            

Viscofan SA

    208,763     $ 12,158,029  
   

 

 

 
          2,016,991,766  
Sweden — 3.7%            

AAK AB

    981,523       17,156,948  

AcadeMedia AB(d)

    133,997       660,610  

AddLife AB(b)

    585,258       10,083,404  

AddTech AB, Class B

    1,277,493       21,868,971  

AFRY AB

    578,843       8,838,828  

Alfa Laval AB

    1,521,181       45,486,065  

Ambea AB(b)(d)

    132,529       653,311  

Arjo AB, Class B

    1,352,081       7,427,376  

Assa Abloy AB, Class B

    5,196,015       122,761,159  

Atlas Copco AB, Class A

    13,987,855       163,509,064  

Atlas Copco AB, Class B

    8,053,872       83,661,110  

Atrium Ljungberg AB, Class B

    270,207       4,017,924  

Attendo AB(a)(d)

    699,165       1,702,008  

Avanza Bank Holding AB(b)

    693,027       13,372,325  

Axfood AB(b)

    590,191       18,724,054  

Beijer Alma AB

    236,597       4,751,403  

Beijer Ref AB

    1,282,959       20,351,337  

Betsson AB

    687,436       4,745,393  

BHG Group AB(a)

    541,040       1,849,208  

BICO Group AB, Class B(a)(b)

    239,794       952,320  

Bilia AB, Class A

    500,450       7,071,093  

BillerudKorsnas AB(b)

    1,183,201       15,261,582  

BioArctic AB(a)(d)

    84,502       917,543  

BioGaia AB

    534,722       5,030,350  

Biotage AB

    388,114       8,537,863  

Boliden AB

    1,426,706       47,678,898  

Bonava AB, Class B

    506,108       1,896,019  

Boozt AB(a)(b)(d)

    273,632       1,927,569  

Bravida Holding AB(d)

    1,360,659       13,779,800  

Bufab AB

    76,202       2,299,024  

Bure Equity AB

    280,310       7,462,126  

Calliditas Therapeutics AB, Class B(a)(b)

    165,344       1,563,157  

Camurus AB(a)

    108,029       2,455,076  

Cary Group AB(a)(b)

    409,126       2,550,445  

Castellum AB

    1,367,832       21,929,116  

Catena AB

    161,502       7,400,583  

Cellavision AB

    24,108       868,449  

Cibus Nordic Real Estate AB

    134,299       2,407,193  

Cint Group AB(a)

    778,342       5,493,638  

Clas Ohlson AB, Class B

    125,725       1,426,118  

Cloetta AB, Class B

    1,390,326       2,782,813  

Collector AB(a)(b)

    126,685       440,195  

Coor Service Management Holding AB(d)

    374,789       3,103,110  

Corem Property Group AB, Class B

    3,014,524       4,053,833  

Creades AB, Class A

    226,415       2,085,866  

Dios Fastigheter AB

    268,003       2,118,426  

Dometic Group AB(d)

    1,644,100       11,149,821  

Duni AB(a)

    26,733       255,171  

Dustin Group AB(d)

    241,828       1,651,301  

Electrolux AB, Class B

    1,214,657       17,519,994  

Electrolux Professional AB, Class B

    1,607,916       9,825,784  

Elekta AB, Class B

    1,920,425       13,870,287  

Embracer Group AB(a)(b)

    3,380,315       25,759,771  

Epiroc AB, Class A

    3,416,335       60,406,558  

Epiroc AB, Class B

    2,020,071       32,085,961  

EQT AB

    1,572,746       42,689,507  

Essity AB, Class B

    3,173,436       80,780,054  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI EAFE ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Sweden (continued)            

Evolution AB(d)

    953,371     $ 92,506,332  

Fabege AB

    1,357,159       13,930,981  

Fagerhult AB

    462,603       2,516,479  

Fastighets AB Balder, Class B(a)

    3,399,478       21,716,118  

Fingerprint Cards AB, Class B(a)(b)

    1,614,458       1,430,628  

Fortnox AB

    2,579,936       14,711,790  

GARO AB

    171,845       3,002,650  

Getinge AB, Class B

    1,211,288       27,333,824  

Granges AB

    646,472       5,994,258  

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB, Class B

    3,830,312       49,007,073  

Hemnet Group AB

    110,282       1,671,542  

Hexagon AB, Class B

    10,075,036           118,628,938  

Hexatronic Group AB(b)

    891,120       10,809,982  

Hexpol AB

    1,523,677       15,892,044  

HMS Networks AB

    82,483       3,931,882  

Holmen AB, Class B

    515,245       21,172,411  

Hufvudstaden AB, Class A

    678,950       9,371,757  

Humble Group AB(a)(b)

    742,937       1,200,445  

Husqvarna AB, Class B

    2,248,850       17,922,731  

Implantica AG, SDR(a)

    77,688       305,792  

Industrivarden AB, Class A

    661,968       17,272,092  

Industrivarden AB, Class C

    798,521       20,602,041  

Indutrade AB

    1,497,853       35,204,868  

Instalco AB

    998,374       4,942,022  

Intrum AB(b)

    408,293       8,721,123  

Investment AB Latour, Class B

    769,979       19,158,098  

Investor AB, Class A

    2,577,011       52,984,049  

Investor AB, Class B

    9,562,603       178,454,613  

INVISIO AB

    202,258       3,299,913  

Inwido AB

    439,358       5,331,229  

JM AB

    351,328       6,519,782  

Kambi Group PLC, Class B(a)

    139,354       2,515,589  

Karo Pharma AB(a)

    20,898       104,467  

K-Fast Holding AB(a)(b)

    57,033       163,836  

Kindred Group PLC

    1,264,343       11,135,142  

Kinnevik AB, Class B(a)

    1,253,935       22,585,717  

KNOW IT AB

    130,765       3,864,991  

L E Lundbergforetagen AB, Class B

    392,130       18,610,287  

LeoVegas AB(d)

    396,777       2,374,832  

Lifco AB, Class B

    1,240,706       24,151,577  

Lime Technologies AB

    48,337       1,386,058  

Lindab International AB

    457,273       8,003,824  

Loomis AB

    422,115       11,902,912  

MEKO AB

    273,976       3,220,631  

Millicom International Cellular SA, SDR(a)(b)

    904,867       14,228,191  

MIPS AB(b)

    148,135       7,925,179  

Modern Times Group MTG AB, Class B

    517,757       5,359,088  

Munters Group AB(d)

    350,181       2,611,668  

Mycronic AB

    434,389       6,388,974  

NCC AB, Class B

    495,616       5,147,069  

New Wave Group AB, Class B

    225,686       3,459,107  

Nibe Industrier AB, Class B

    7,911,032       79,696,566  

Nobia AB

    933,204       2,710,616  

Nolato AB, Class B

    1,253,926       7,545,770  

Nordnet AB publ

    713,977       9,590,513  

Note AB(a)

    89,934       1,846,618  

Nyfosa AB

    1,038,445       9,695,440  

OX2 AB(a)

    123,722       1,216,762  

Pandox AB(a)

    506,927       7,434,171  

Paradox Interactive AB(b)

    150,028       2,661,065  
Security   Shares     Value  
Sweden (continued)            

Peab AB, Class B

    1,060,242     $ 7,233,430  

Platzer Fastigheter Holding AB, Class B

    324,794       2,784,465  

PowerCell Sweden AB(a)

    257,029       4,620,248  

Ratos AB, Class B

    1,254,688       6,285,585  

Re:NewCell AB(a)(b)

    103,726       1,085,275  

Resurs Holding AB(d)

    420,414       982,118  

Rvrc Holding AB

    38,572       174,746  

Saab AB, Class B

    381,636       13,805,149  

Sagax AB, Class B

    993,370       25,601,225  

Samhallsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden AB(b)

    6,019,973       11,169,832  

Samhallsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden AB, Class D(b)

    439,597       843,309  

Sandvik AB

    5,547,618           102,221,403  

Scandic Hotels Group AB(a)(d)

    748,089       3,063,507  

Sdiptech AB, Class B(a)

    149,499       4,168,599  

Sectra AB

    496,451       9,114,286  

Securitas AB, Class B

    1,594,707       16,126,184  

Sedana Medical AB(a)(b)

    348,276       950,520  

Sinch AB(a)(b)(d)

    3,008,415       7,627,483  

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB, Class A

    8,408,632       91,094,299  

Skanska AB, Class B

    1,750,844       29,869,315  

SKF AB, Class B

    1,987,272       33,444,670  

SkiStar AB

    140,662       2,183,611  

SSAB AB, Class A

    1,135,768       5,496,409  

SSAB AB, Class B

    3,394,666       15,575,372  

Stillfront Group AB(a)(b)

    2,831,688       7,420,171  

Storskogen Group AB(b)

    7,164,094       9,530,073  

Storytel AB(a)(b)

    214,180       1,212,022  

Surgical Science Sweden AB(a)

    90,376       1,409,402  

Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA, Class B

    3,145,724       45,989,156  

Svenska Handelsbanken AB, Class A

    7,522,086       67,637,926  

Svolder AB

    495,247       3,218,410  

Sweco AB, Class B

    1,183,707       13,202,224  

Swedbank AB, Class A

    4,694,667       65,021,864  

SwedenCare AB

    479,090       3,367,870  

Swedish Match AB

    8,259,879       86,468,709  

Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB(a)

    876,397       19,246,540  

Synsam AB

    232,743       1,436,845  

Tele2 AB, Class B

    2,892,645       33,044,518  

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Class B

    15,169,719       115,384,575  

Telia Co. AB

    13,795,188       50,964,209  

Thule Group AB(d)

    592,069       17,188,827  

Trelleborg AB, Class B

    1,255,549       30,849,515  

Troax Group AB

    100,932       2,145,784  

Truecaller AB(a)(b)

    346,685       2,718,764  

Vestum AB(a)(b)

    539,288       851,629  

Viaplay Group AB, Class B(a)

    397,913       11,814,342  

Vimian Group AB(a)(b)

    158,425       617,973  

Vitec Software Group AB, Class B

    53,276       2,456,394  

Vitrolife AB

    349,257       11,394,577  

VNV Global AB(a)

    334,877       945,685  

Volati AB

    63,330       895,853  

Volvo AB, Class A

    1,034,615       19,278,526  

Volvo AB, Class B

    7,797,421       139,995,072  

Volvo Car AB, Class B(a)(b)

    3,140,874       23,386,246  

Wallenstam AB, Class B(b)

    2,191,287       11,169,694  

Wihlborgs Fastigheter AB

    1,653,268       14,097,673  

XANO Industri AB, Class B

    80,972       994,401  

Xvivo Perfusion AB(a)

    46,047       1,039,911  
   

 

 

 
      3,296,107,479  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI EAFE ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Switzerland — 9.8%            

ABB Ltd., Registered

    8,572,023     $ 260,586,068  

Adecco Group AG, Registered

    825,345       29,074,432  

Alcon Inc.

    2,583,574       203,337,819  

Allreal Holding AG, Registered

    72,973       12,073,201  

ALSO Holding AG, Registered

    32,316       5,991,592  

Arbonia AG(b)

    348,923       4,962,135  

Aryzta AG(a)

    5,304,609       6,062,374  

Autoneum Holding AG(b)

    21,712       2,516,770  

Bachem Holding AG, Class A

    163,992           11,058,550  

Baloise Holding AG, Registered

    236,326       37,653,601  

Banque Cantonale Vaudoise, Registered

    160,838       14,975,681  

Barry Callebaut AG, Registered

    18,578       41,162,572  

Basilea Pharmaceutica AG, Registered(a)(b)

    85,955       3,983,182  

Belimo Holding AG, Registered

    51,043       20,953,851  

BKW AG

    129,958       14,785,049  

Bobst Group SA, Registered

    14,289       1,178,511  

Bossard Holding AG, Class A, Registered(b)

    39,353       8,771,133  

Bucher Industries AG, Registered

    42,229       16,213,272  

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG

    21,238       9,594,769  

Burkhalter Holding AG(b)

    31,938       2,509,810  

Bystronic AG, Registered

    7,867       5,820,433  

Cembra Money Bank AG

    161,146       11,714,246  

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG, Participation Certificates, NVS

    5,822       64,383,528  

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG, Registered

    539       62,158,607  

Cie. Financiere Richemont SA, Class A, Registered

    2,724,229       328,480,721  

Clariant AG, Registered

    1,116,968       20,927,000  

Coca-Cola HBC AG, Class DI

    1,043,307       25,677,463  

Coltene Holding AG, Registered

    13,861       1,351,897  

Comet Holding AG, Registered

    46,559       8,586,951  

Credit Suisse Group AG, Registered

    13,731,014       79,867,344  

Daetwyler Holding AG, Bearer

    47,126       11,487,212  

DKSH Holding AG

    194,223       15,964,837  

dormakaba Holding AG

    17,503       8,338,113  

Dottikon Es Holding AG(a)(b)

    14,492       3,560,720  

Dufry AG, Registered(a)

    370,564       13,952,406  

EFG International AG(b)

    630,011       4,906,595  

Emmi AG, Registered

    12,921       12,855,825  

EMS-Chemie Holding AG, Registered

    36,434       28,931,681  

Flughafen Zurich AG, Registered(a)

    101,682       16,909,327  

Forbo Holding AG, Registered

    6,168       8,282,792  

Galenica AG(d)

    283,216       22,422,328  

Geberit AG, Registered

    187,030       98,504,334  

Georg Fischer Ltd.

    424,888       25,968,695  

Givaudan SA, Registered

    48,031       167,895,082  

Gurit Holding AG(b)

    4,523       551,045  

Helvetia Holding AG, Registered

    191,615       21,907,082  

Holcim AG

    2,872,054       134,666,718  

Huber + Suhner AG, Registered

    110,754       9,972,608  

Idorsia Ltd.(a)(b)

    600,212       7,340,057  

Implenia AG, Registered(a)(b)

    101,413       2,682,085  

Inficon Holding AG, Registered

    8,704       7,264,018  

Interroll Holding AG, Registered

    2,959       7,808,923  

Intershop Holding AG

    9,215       6,195,934  

Julius Baer Group Ltd.

    1,176,506       60,837,178  

Kardex Holding AG, Registered

    29,938       6,003,500  

Komax Holding AG, Registered

    26,273       7,127,220  

Kuehne + Nagel International AG, Registered

    281,970       75,940,534  

Landis+Gyr Group AG(b)

    139,732       9,222,935  

LEM Holding SA, Registered

    1,895       3,762,725  
Security   Shares     Value  
Switzerland (continued)            

Leonteq AG

    23,729     $ 1,414,781  

Logitech International SA, Registered

    896,853       50,458,890  

Lonza Group AG, Registered

    386,889       235,132,299  

Medacta Group SA(d)

    27,992       2,767,292  

Medartis Holding AG(a)(d)

    1,740       154,650  

Medmix AG(d)

    124,427       2,819,629  

Meyer Burger Technology AG(a)

    11,827,358       7,032,323  

Mobilezone Holding AG, Registered

    472,995       8,441,938  

Mobimo Holding AG, Registered

    47,227       12,160,084  

Molecular Partners AG(a)

    39,726       254,170  

Montana Aerospace AG(a)(b)(d)

    29,123       580,174  

Nestle SA, Registered

    14,691,002           1,800,048,401  

Novartis AG, Registered

    11,434,343       982,548,860  

OC Oerlikon Corp. AG, Registered

    1,174,474       9,089,350  

Orior AG

    33,925       2,903,067  

Partners Group Holding AG

    118,035       128,864,232  

Peach Property Group AG(b)

    47,975       1,741,384  

PolyPeptide Group AG(d)

    42,209       2,003,055  

PSP Swiss Property AG, Registered

    236,998       28,343,100  

Rieter Holding AG, Registered(b)

    23,534       2,670,709  

Roche Holding AG, Bearer

    137,673       56,124,412  

Roche Holding AG, NVS

    3,666,554       1,217,312,488  

Schindler Holding AG, Participation Certificates, NVS

    210,397       41,123,948  

Schindler Holding AG, Registered

    126,704       24,059,409  

Schweiter Technologies AG, Bearer

    6,350       7,204,030  

Sensirion Holding AG(a)(d)

    34,503       4,004,250  

SFS Group AG

    113,489       12,474,876  

SGS SA, Registered

    32,923       80,347,511  

Siegfried Holding AG, Registered

    24,527       18,151,271  

Siemens Energy AG(a)

    2,259,831       37,552,712  

SIG Group AG

    1,472,859       38,424,399  

Sika AG, Registered

    757,250       187,106,974  

Softwareone Holding AG

    477,456       6,498,521  

Sonova Holding AG, Registered

    280,675       101,094,017  

St. Galler Kantonalbank AG, Class A, Registered

    15,803       7,527,944  

Stadler Rail AG(b)

    262,256       8,493,528  

STMicroelectronics NV

    3,542,600       134,064,469  

Straumann Holding AG

    588,019       79,529,858  

Sulzer AG, Registered(b)

    124,167       8,323,445  

Swatch Group AG (The), Bearer

    149,535       39,808,730  

Swatch Group AG (The), Registered

    280,961       14,030,824  

Swiss Life Holding AG, Registered

    164,094       86,926,542  

Swiss Prime Site AG, Registered

    399,661       36,394,563  

Swiss Re AG

    1,561,843       117,195,697  

Swiss Steel Holding AG, Registered(a)

    611,337       172,126  

Swisscom AG, Registered

    134,209       72,558,395  

Swissquote Group Holding SA, Registered

    71,468       8,688,662  

Tecan Group AG, Registered

    69,420       24,653,569  

Temenos AG, Registered

    335,792       26,652,654  

Trifork Holding AG

    5,016       135,619  

TX Group AG

    3,046       398,956  

u-blox Holding AG

    49,309       5,772,141  

UBS Group AG, Registered

    18,356,195       299,946,147  

Valiant Holding AG, Registered

    103,199       9,296,672  

Valora Holding AG, Registered

    24,817       6,783,545  

VAT Group AG(d)

    145,871       42,473,458  

Vetropack Holding AG, Registered(b)

    37,074       1,473,136  

Vifor Pharma AG (a)

    231,524       40,450,114  

Vontobel Holding AG, Registered

    180,412       11,866,861  

Ypsomed Holding AG, Registered

    29,015       4,118,155  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI EAFE ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Switzerland (continued)            

Zehnder Group AG, Registered

    88,400     $ 5,707,847  

Zur Rose Group AG(a)(b)

    51,191       3,655,102  

Zurich Insurance Group AG

    783,269       341,919,106  
   

 

 

 
          8,667,600,142  
United Kingdom — 15.1%            

3i Group PLC

    5,066,409       78,720,584  

888 Holdings PLC

    2,055,630       3,682,422  

Abcam PLC(a)

    1,133,355       16,937,878  

abrdn PLC

    11,612,597       23,543,639  

Admiral Group PLC

    943,998       22,062,724  

Advanced Medical Solutions Group PLC

    1,939,109       6,636,872  

AG Barr PLC

    621,918       4,099,806  

Airtel Africa PLC(d)

    4,705,834       9,096,436  

AJ Bell PLC

    1,422,068       5,471,697  

Alliance Pharma PLC

    823,660       975,971  

Alpha FX Group PLC

    144,457       3,201,739  

Alphawave IP Group PLC(a)(b)

    692,677       1,135,407  

Anglo American PLC

    6,595,796       238,404,049  

Antofagasta PLC

    2,039,638       29,021,358  

AO World PLC(a)(b)

    1,713,240       905,908  

Argo Blockchain PLC(a)

    2,334,054       1,063,718  

Ascential PLC(a)

    2,229,041       7,969,327  

Ashmore Group PLC

    2,262,914       5,963,698  

Ashtead Group PLC

    2,317,062       130,426,745  

ASOS PLC(a)(b)

    369,879       4,707,470  

Associated British Foods PLC

    1,851,948       37,826,714  

Assura PLC

    15,281,472       12,806,633  

Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings PLC(a)(b)(d)

    366,153       2,153,458  

AstraZeneca PLC

    8,086,158       1,063,662,986  

Atalaya Mining PLC

    576,372       1,965,336  

Auction Technology Group PLC(a)

    415,496       5,029,550  

Auto Trader Group PLC(d)

    4,961,857       38,253,503  

Avacta Group PLC(a)(b)

    1,293,931       1,733,324  

Avast PLC(d)

    3,592,792       20,345,152  

AVEVA Group PLC

    660,794       19,117,101  

Aviva PLC

    14,582,313       70,619,567  

Avon Protection PLC

    166,614       2,154,825  

B&M European Value Retail SA

    4,915,046       25,449,353  

Babcock International Group PLC(a)

    1,386,366       5,797,923  

BAE Systems PLC

    16,420,823       154,335,015  

Bakkavor Group PLC(d)

    152,717       162,545  

Balanced Commercial Property Trust Ltd.

    3,433,545       5,016,461  

Balfour Beatty PLC

    3,588,049       12,260,889  

Bank of Georgia Group PLC

    205,332       3,765,802  

Barclays PLC

    87,449,523       167,515,038  

Barratt Developments PLC

    5,380,727       32,992,978  

Beazley PLC

    3,158,335       20,918,075  

Bellway PLC

    658,364       19,674,578  

Berkeley Group Holdings PLC

    591,868       30,672,646  

Biffa PLC(d)

    1,250,399       5,533,622  

Big Yellow Group PLC

    896,998       15,559,899  

Bodycote PLC

    1,038,264       7,595,519  

boohoo Group PLC(a)(b)

    5,493,383       4,488,796  

Borr Drilling Ltd.(a)(b)

    700,725       2,556,856  

BP PLC

    101,624,856       497,378,433  

Breedon Group PLC

    7,637,444       6,616,989  

Brewin Dolphin Holdings PLC

    1,793,323       11,181,611  

Bridgepoint Group PLC(d)

    2,483,792       7,713,142  

British American Tobacco PLC

    11,333,559       444,090,006  

British Land Co. PLC (The)

    4,528,470       27,228,499  
Security   Shares     Value  
United Kingdom (continued)            

Britvic PLC

    1,396,624     $ 14,635,457  

BT Group PLC

    35,758,876       70,599,560  

Bunzl PLC

    1,744,580       65,475,222  

Burberry Group PLC

    2,102,141       46,212,540  

Burford Capital Ltd.

    1,105,597       11,855,016  

Bytes Technology Group PLC

    991,962       5,474,970  

Capita PLC(a)

    9,209,604       3,233,842  

Capital & Counties Properties PLC

    3,998,975       7,244,715  

Capricorn Energy PLC(a)

    3,063,195       8,213,757  

Carnival PLC(a)

    802,260       6,469,022  

Centamin PLC

    7,163,636       7,242,953  

Central Asia Metals PLC

    159,136       483,520  

Centrica PLC(a)

    30,416,637           32,591,373  

Ceres Power Holdings PLC(a)(b)

    663,501       4,928,848  

Chemring Group PLC

    1,433,571       6,067,036  

Cineworld Group PLC(a)(b)

    6,051,604       1,707,767  

Civitas Social Housing PLC

    3,104,053       3,129,935  

Clarkson PLC

    57,735       2,427,896  

Close Brothers Group PLC

    746,150       10,086,191  

CLS Holdings PLC

    928,923       2,295,225  

CMC Markets PLC(d)

    536,408       1,682,087  

CNH Industrial NV

    5,276,811       67,979,349  

Coats Group PLC

    8,137,152       7,359,342  

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC

    1,058,929       57,309,237  

Compass Group PLC

    9,248,124       216,743,047  

Computacenter PLC

    472,013       14,922,259  

ContourGlobal PLC(d)

    1,000,571       3,134,751  

ConvaTec Group PLC(d)

    8,355,005       23,297,818  

Countryside Partnerships PLC(a)(d)

    2,593,362       9,192,156  

Craneware PLC

    54,153       1,239,813  

Cranswick PLC

    288,795       11,746,597  

Crest Nicholson Holdings PLC

    1,770,776       5,953,756  

Croda International PLC

    731,488       66,894,575  

Currys PLC

    5,423,916       4,434,939  

Custodian Reit PLC

    2,195,012       2,908,317  

CVS Group PLC

    446,314       9,370,307  

Darktrace PLC(a)

    1,105,372       5,075,451  

DCC PLC

    511,652       33,405,404  

Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC

    574,900       25,872,020  

Deliveroo PLC(a)(b)(d)

    4,583,806       5,059,668  

Derwent London PLC

    523,482       18,275,861  

Diageo PLC

    12,083,877       572,435,686  

Diploma PLC

    671,397       22,547,191  

Direct Line Insurance Group PLC

    6,898,558       17,312,264  

Diversified Energy Co. PLC

    4,575,289       6,892,300  

Domino’s Pizza Group PLC

    2,429,208       8,465,754  

Dr. Martens PLC

    3,211,906       10,197,067  

Drax Group PLC

    2,020,844       19,385,379  

DS Smith PLC

    7,159,955       25,522,315  

Dunelm Group PLC

    574,793       5,976,399  

easyJet PLC(a)

    1,612,123       7,873,960  

Elementis PLC(a)

    3,563,960       4,745,928  

EMIS Group PLC

    247,496       5,526,921  

Empiric Student Property PLC

    1,277,091       1,400,577  

Energean PLC(a)

    633,925       8,862,488  

EnQuest PLC(a)

    7,808,523       2,743,447  

Entain PLC(a)

    3,036,868       44,687,670  

Ergomed PLC(a)

    223,415       3,282,048  

Essentra PLC

    1,682,849       5,079,939  

Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC

    619,557       10,969,452  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI EAFE ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
United Kingdom (continued)            

Experian PLC

    4,813,135     $ 168,518,703  

FD Technologies PLC(a)

    88,189       2,106,279  

Ferguson PLC

    1,134,753           142,750,441  

Ferrexpo PLC

    1,645,363       2,984,389  

Fevertree Drinks PLC

    551,732       7,228,883  

Firstgroup PLC

    3,840,658       6,272,576  

Forterra PLC(d)

    709,810       2,545,677  

Frasers Group PLC(a)

    1,171,507       12,818,294  

Frontier Developments PLC(a)(b)

    78,904       1,498,722  

Future PLC

    636,619       14,263,640  

Games Workshop Group PLC

    183,839       17,399,032  

Gamma Communications PLC

    412,879       5,600,249  

GB Group PLC

    1,195,368       7,396,977  

Genel Energy PLC

    792,209       1,405,009  

Genuit Group PLC

    1,312,928       6,799,366  

Genus PLC

    371,117       12,826,234  

Go-Ahead Group PLC (The)(a)

    239,359       4,324,641  

Grainger PLC

    4,062,775       14,654,930  

Great Portland Estates PLC

    1,307,916       9,900,346  

Greatland Gold PLC(a)

    21,424,180       3,313,476  

Greggs PLC

    583,020       14,535,887  

GSK PLC

    21,224,308       445,927,014  

Gulf Keystone Petroleum Ltd.

    1,106,174       3,184,033  

Gym Group PLC (The)(a)(d)

    52,962       115,071  

Haleon PLC(a)

    26,530,386       94,276,787  

Halfords Group PLC

    1,387,024       2,901,950  

Halma PLC

    1,984,741       55,896,017  

Hammerson PLC(b)

    18,708,378       5,711,713  

Harbour Energy PLC

    2,404,745       10,753,255  

Hargreaves Lansdown PLC

    1,848,616       19,138,285  

Hays PLC

    8,664,760       13,518,485  

Helical PLC

    710,453       3,374,239  

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC

    913,606       19,310,888  

Hill & Smith Holdings PLC

    436,862       7,022,100  

Hiscox Ltd.

    1,796,100       19,557,236  

Hochschild Mining PLC

    1,484,273       1,465,422  

Home Reit PLC

    4,103,629       5,946,905  

HomeServe PLC

    1,569,630       22,498,298  

Hotel Chocolat Group PLC(a)

    83,407       140,171  

Howden Joinery Group PLC

    3,174,911       26,207,471  

HSBC Holdings PLC

    105,692,895       662,055,739  

Hunting PLC

    1,002,813       2,637,847  

Ibstock PLC(d)

    2,549,102       6,389,402  

IG Group Holdings PLC

    2,114,723       20,517,562  

IMI PLC

    1,351,373       22,066,589  

Impact Healthcare Reit PLC

    1,597,081       2,287,232  

Impax Asset Management Group PLC

    294,455       2,585,443  

Imperial Brands PLC

    4,681,042       102,778,501  

Inchcape PLC

    2,115,862       21,656,221  

Indivior PLC(a)

    3,736,394       14,632,260  

Informa PLC(a)

    7,710,964       56,079,092  

IntegraFin Holdings PLC

    1,610,323       5,365,436  

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC

    959,695       56,886,002  

Intermediate Capital Group PLC

    1,500,449       27,970,560  

Intertek Group PLC

    839,349       44,859,174  

Investec PLC

    3,600,314       19,476,463  

IP Group PLC

    5,199,161       5,476,875  

ITM Power PLC(a)(b)

    2,313,966       6,041,589  

ITV PLC

    18,921,752       17,018,569  

IWG PLC(a)

    3,873,152       9,083,264  
Security   Shares     Value  
United Kingdom (continued)            

J D Wetherspoon PLC(a)

    525,282     $ 3,587,159  

J Sainsbury PLC

    9,022,382           24,338,510  

JD Sports Fashion PLC

    13,619,754       21,633,096  

JET2 PLC(a)

    819,229       9,182,208  

John Menzies PLC(a)

    356,724       2,632,576  

John Wood Group PLC(a)

    3,569,041       6,841,159  

Johnson Matthey PLC

    971,406       25,396,909  

Johnson Service Group PLC(a)

    2,295,699       3,164,050  

JTC PLC(d)

    295,648       2,688,470  

Judges Scientific PLC

    4,253       441,277  

Jupiter Fund Management PLC

    2,503,701       3,844,261  

Just Group PLC

    5,723,067       4,985,389  

Kainos Group PLC

    434,528       7,223,145  

Kape Technologies PLC(a)

    678,159       2,469,327  

Keller Group PLC

    465,414       4,525,069  

Keywords Studios PLC

    391,273       12,029,254  

Kier Group PLC(a)

    1,361,307       1,269,331  

Kingfisher PLC

    10,577,260       33,465,084  

Lancashire Holdings Ltd.

    1,224,835       6,672,481  

Land Securities Group PLC

    3,676,917       32,857,037  

Learning Technologies Group PLC

    3,093,272       5,010,092  

Legal & General Group PLC

    31,020,135       99,063,326  

Liontrust Asset Management PLC

    274,228       3,483,928  

Lloyds Banking Group PLC

    370,495,950       205,128,079  

London Stock Exchange Group PLC

    1,707,671       166,656,185  

LondonMetric Property PLC

    4,859,058       14,817,070  

Luceco PLC(d)

    75,894       100,866  

LXI REIT PLC

    8,543,644       15,475,597  

M&G PLC

    13,478,181       35,133,599  

Man Group PLC/Jersey

    7,466,427       24,838,866  

Marks & Spencer Group PLC(a)

    9,964,886       17,275,905  

Marlowe PLC(a)

    421,593       4,097,059  

Marshalls PLC

    1,291,987       7,800,450  

Marston’s PLC(a)

    4,059,975       2,360,379  

Mediclinic International PLC(a)

    1,989,396       11,771,188  

Meggitt PLC(a)

    4,052,984       39,041,107  

Melrose Industries PLC

    22,549,679       44,388,118  

Micro Focus International PLC

    1,779,144       6,197,855  

Mitchells & Butlers PLC(a)

    1,239,966       2,619,216  

Mitie Group PLC

    6,814,534       6,511,564  

Mondi PLC

    2,517,152       47,768,535  

Moneysupermarket.com Group PLC

    2,823,941       7,029,959  

Moonpig Group PLC(a)

    1,172,006       2,986,026  

Morgan Advanced Materials PLC

    1,941,214       7,529,372  

Morgan Sindall Group PLC

    181,233       4,493,211  

National Express Group PLC(a)

    2,857,343       6,401,601  

National Grid PLC

    19,036,716       262,127,841  

NatWest Group PLC

    29,131,398       88,479,518  

NCC Group PLC

    1,020,418       2,787,286  

Network International Holdings PLC(a)(d)

    2,693,046       6,585,419  

Next Fifteen Communications Group PLC

    428,365       5,363,563  

Next PLC

    697,050       58,030,661  

Ninety One PLC

    2,212,003       5,527,630  

NMC Health PLC, NVS(c)

    475,795       6  

Numis Corp. PLC(b)

    22,347       70,427  

Ocado Group PLC(a)

    2,999,294       30,833,503  

On the Beach Group PLC(a)(d)

    802,578       1,088,550  

OSB Group PLC

    2,312,807       14,856,895  

Oxford Biomedica PLC(a)

    331,700       1,951,051  

Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLC(a)(b)

    1,703,089       6,651,827  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI EAFE ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
United Kingdom (continued)            

Pagegroup PLC

    1,802,374     $ 10,031,953  

Pan African Resources PLC

    10,401,656       2,557,419  

Pantheon Resources PLC(a)(b)

    3,492,030       4,983,062  

Paragon Banking Group PLC

    1,624,403       10,605,878  

Pearson PLC

    3,524,720       32,622,172  

Penno Group PLC

    1,367,326       16,736,688  

Persimmon PLC

    1,668,107       38,476,907  

Petrofac Ltd.(a)

    2,292,301       3,215,881  

Pets at Home Group PLC

    2,788,009       11,186,365  

Phoenix Group Holdings PLC

    3,858,007       30,395,769  

Picton Property Income Ltd. (The)

    950,924       1,070,024  

Playtech PLC(a)

    1,282,857       7,687,050  

Polar Capital Holdings PLC

    349,173       2,080,648  

Premier Foods PLC

    2,898,844       4,109,166  

Primary Health Properties PLC

    6,854,437       12,332,107  

Provident Financial PLC

    1,258,711       2,974,529  

PRS REIT PLC (The)

    2,700,541       3,617,590  

Prudential PLC

    14,189,174           175,014,748  

PZ Cussons PLC

    1,744,487       4,475,885  

QinetiQ Group PLC

    3,208,251       14,941,827  

Quilter PLC(d)

    7,573,557       9,684,230  

Rank Group PLC(a)

    1,062,738       1,164,782  

Rathbones Group PLC

    287,318       6,333,114  

Reach PLC

    1,502,207       1,768,103  

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC

    3,730,573       302,604,436  

Redde Northgate PLC

    1,575,332       7,040,671  

Redrow PLC

    1,611,814       11,396,538  

Regional REIT Ltd.(d)

    145,855       131,213  

RELX PLC

    10,076,833       298,369,388  

Renewi PLC(a)

    246,085       2,275,271  

Renishaw PLC

    205,442       10,906,541  

Rentokil Initial PLC

    9,653,040       63,738,620  

Restaurant Group PLC (The)(a)

    3,953,637       2,451,097  

Restore PLC

    94,808       518,172  

Rightmove PLC

    4,649,447       36,348,323  

Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC(a)

    43,216,624       47,233,126  

Rotork PLC

    4,366,816       13,857,075  

Royal Mail PLC

    4,000,745       13,825,752  

RS GROUP PLC

    2,444,837       30,865,258  

RWS Holdings PLC

    1,612,378       7,528,265  

S4 Capital PLC(a)

    1,465,366       2,266,131  

Sabre Insurance Group PLC(d)

    668,711       890,906  

Safestore Holdings PLC

    1,326,345       18,468,835  

Saga PLC(a)

    532,586       1,024,761  

Sage Group PLC (The)

    5,364,811       46,234,545  

Sanne Group PLC(a)

    898,572       10,067,384  

Savills PLC

    901,187       13,138,824  

Schroders PLC

    638,237       23,149,941  

Segro PLC

    6,479,318       86,680,183  

Senior PLC(a)

    2,637,874       4,664,408  

Serco Group PLC

    6,744,755       15,517,611  

Serica Energy PLC

    1,040,901       4,817,797  

Severn Trent PLC

    1,307,681       47,013,517  

Shaftesbury PLC(b)

    1,275,162       7,824,790  

Shell PLC

    39,707,376       1,059,246,369  

SIG PLC(a)(b)

    3,591,943       1,598,471  

Smart Metering Systems PLC

    658,714       7,562,097  

Smith & Nephew PLC

    4,612,887       59,142,534  

Smiths Group PLC

    2,007,003       37,876,546  

Softcat PLC

    792,114       13,513,625  
Security   Shares     Value  
United Kingdom (continued)            

SolGold PLC(a)(b)

    4,030,459     $ 1,246,706  

Spectris PLC

    584,833       22,244,495  

Spirax-Sarco Engineering PLC

    382,708       55,840,514  

Spire Healthcare Group PLC(a)(d)

    943,264       2,737,339  

Spirent Communications PLC

    3,474,140       11,949,928  

SSE PLC

    5,512,892           119,069,607  

SSP Group PLC(a)

    4,225,365       13,139,697  

St. James’s Place PLC

    2,788,487       41,886,053  

Standard Chartered PLC

    13,485,605       92,952,077  

SThree PLC

    655,682       3,011,558  

Strix Group PLC(b)

    406,137       790,361  

Subsea 7 SA(b)

    1,252,736       11,290,380  

Supermarket Income Reit PLC

    5,100,712       8,018,720  

Synthomer PLC

    1,983,865       5,659,014  

Target Healthcare REIT PLC

    3,219,538       4,508,866  

Tate & Lyle PLC

    2,047,194       20,055,053  

Taylor Wimpey PLC

    19,135,410       29,783,854  

TBC Bank Group PLC

    211,857       3,560,392  

Team17 Group PLC(a)

    559,148       2,989,948  

Telecom Plus PLC

    435,108       11,960,255  

Tesco PLC

    39,833,504       127,751,448  

THG PLC(a)

    3,882,661       3,237,526  

TI Fluid Systems PLC(d)

    1,076,276       2,291,008  

TORM PLC, Class A(a)

    189,281       3,093,287  

TP ICAP Group PLC

    4,452,855       6,452,996  

Trainline PLC(a)(d)

    2,511,113       12,115,927  

Travis Perkins PLC

    1,111,787       14,269,386  

Tritax Big Box REIT PLC

    9,928,961       23,888,256  

Trustpilot Group PLC(a)(d)

    1,115,168       1,048,728  

Tullow Oil PLC(a)(b)

    5,786,699       3,632,045  

Tyman PLC

    473,118       1,529,475  

UK Commercial Property REIT Ltd.

    884,026       829,904  

Ultra Electronics Holdings PLC

    377,167       16,106,773  

Unilever PLC

    13,365,245       650,926,021  

UNITE Group PLC (The)

    1,754,963       25,021,028  

United Utilities Group PLC

    3,540,269       47,037,908  

Urban Logistics REIT PLC

    2,452,936       5,300,162  

Vesuvius PLC

    1,228,941       5,384,782  

Victoria PLC(a)(b)

    484,571       2,205,475  

Victrex PLC

    453,330       10,677,281  

Virgin Money UK PLC

    7,107,607       12,396,793  

Vistry Group PLC

    1,191,239       13,428,752  

Vodafone Group PLC

    140,592,993       207,185,871  

Volex PLC(b)

    616,558       2,368,796  

Volution Group PLC

    461,464       2,360,405  

Warehouse REIT PLC(b)

    982,491       1,806,681  

Watkin Jones PLC

    492,525       1,319,553  

Weir Group PLC (The)

    1,335,756       27,314,589  

WH Smith PLC(a)

    724,181       12,782,147  

Whitbread PLC

    1,037,331       33,018,060  

Wickes Group PLC

    1,232,230       2,045,331  

Wincanton PLC

    644,575       2,959,503  

Workspace Group PLC

    739,875       5,317,867  

WPP PLC

    5,900,265       63,677,922  

Yellow Cake PLC(a)(d)

    907,057       4,157,442  

YouGov PLC

    549,163       7,323,038  
 

 

 

S C H E D U L E   O F   I N V E S T M E N T S

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI EAFE ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

 

 
United Kingdom (continued)            

Young & Co’s Brewery PLC, Series A

    115,233     $ 1,740,101  
   

 

 

 
      13,412,422,691  
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks — 99.1%
(Cost: $88,402,699,746)

          87,963,484,402  
   

 

 

 

Preferred Stocks

   
Germany — 0.4%            

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, Preference Shares, NVS

    288,267       21,886,700  

Draegerwerk AG & Co. KGaA, Preference Shares, NVS

    59,019       3,096,710  

Einhell Germany AG, Preference Shares, NVS

    879       122,525  

Fuchs Petrolub SE, Preference Shares, NVS

    361,666       10,836,609  

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Preference Shares, NVS

    925,759       59,140,537  

Jungheinrich AG, Preference Shares, NVS

    283,811       7,725,190  

Porsche Automobil Holding SE, Preference Shares, NVS

    797,849       57,749,675  

Sartorius AG, Preference Shares, NVS

    128,576       57,511,945  

Schaeffler AG, Preference Shares, NVS(b)

    371,966       2,191,063  

Sixt SE, Preference Shares, NVS

    80,094       5,650,515  

STO SE & Co. KGaA, Preference Shares, NVS

    9,178       1,424,091  

Volkswagen AG, Preference Shares, NVS

    957,966       135,446,662  
   

 

 

 
      362,782,222  
Italy — 0.0%            

Danieli & C Officine Meccaniche SpA, Preference Shares, NVS

    154,281       2,188,624  
   

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks — 0.4%
(Cost: $425,307,268)

 

    364,970,846  
   

 

 

 

Warrants

   
Australia — 0.0%            

PointsBet Holdings Ltd. (Expires 07/08/24)(a)

    53,565        
   

 

 

 
Security   Shares     Value  

 

 
Italy — 0.0%            

Webuild SpA (Expires 08/02/30)(a)(b)

    128,748     $ 1  
   

 

 

 
Spain — 0.0%            

Abengoa SA (Expires 03/31/25)(a)(b)

    1,476,448       9,054  
   

 

 

 

Total Warrants — 0.0%
(Cost: $0)

 

    9,055  
   

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments — 99.5%
(Cost: $88,828,007,014)

 

    88,328,464,303  
   

 

 

 

Short-Term Securities

 

Money Market Funds — 0.9%  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares, 1.93%(e)(f)(g)

    823,254,968       823,172,643  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 1.81%(e)(f)

    6,530,000       6,530,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Securities — 0.9%
(Cost: $829,630,442)

 

    829,702,643  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities — 100.4%
(Cost: $89,657,637,456)

 

        89,158,166,946  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.4)%

 

    (334,702,995
   

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

    $ 88,823,463,951  
   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Non-income producing security.

(b) 

All or a portion of this security is on loan.

(c) 

Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

(d) 

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

(e) 

Affiliate of the Fund.

(f) 

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

(g) 

All or a portion of this security was purchased with the cash collateral from loaned securities.

 

Affiliates

Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended July 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

 

 

   
       Affiliated Issuer   

Value at

07/31/21

    

Purchases

at Cost

    Proceeds
from Sale
   

Net Realized

Gain (Loss)

   

Change in

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

   

Value at

07/31/22

    

Shares

Held at

07/31/22

     Income    

Capital

Gain

Distributions

from

Underlying

Funds

   

    

 
 

 

   
 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares

   $ 641,054,345      $ 182,502,075 (a)    $     $ (184,546   $ (199,231   $ 823,172,643        823,254,968      $ 20,636,228 (b)    $    
 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares

     26,470,000              (19,940,000 )(a)                  6,530,000        6,530,000        101,256          
           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

 

   

 

 

   
            $ (184,546   $ (199,231   $ 829,702,643         $ 20,737,484     $             —    
           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

  (a) 

Represents net amount purchased (sold).

 
  (b) 

All or a portion represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

   iShares® Core MSCI EAFE ETF

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Futures Contracts

 

 

 
Description   

Number of

Contracts

    

Expiration

Date

    

Notional

Amount

(000)

    

Value/

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

 

 

 

Long Contracts

           

TOPIX Index

     913        09/08/22      $ 133,155      $ 890,904  

SPI 200 Index

     566        09/15/22        68,441        3,535,413  

Euro STOXX 50 Index

     4,517        09/16/22        171,826        10,691,394  

FTSE 100 Index

     1,237        09/16/22        111,409        3,188,646  
           

 

 

 
            $ 18,306,357  
           

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

 

 
    

Commodity

Contracts

    

Credit

Contracts

    

Equity

Contracts

    

Foreign

Currency

Exchange

Contracts

    

Interest

Rate

Contracts

    

Other

Contracts

     Total  

 

 

Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments

                    

Futures contracts

                    

Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(a)

   $      $      $ 18,306,357      $      $      $      $ 18,306,357  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a)

Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss).

 

For the period ended July 31, 2022, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

 

 
    

Commodity

Contracts

    

Credit

Contracts

    

Equity

Contracts

    

Foreign

Currency

Exchange

Contracts

    

Interest

Rate

Contracts

    

Other

Contracts

     Total  

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from

                    

Futures contracts

   $      $      $ (24,155,696    $      $      $      $ (24,155,696
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on

                    

Futures contracts

   $      $      $ 21,817,892      $      $      $      $ 21,817,892  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

 

 

Futures contracts

  

Average notional value of contracts — long

   $ 585,659,670      

 

 

For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

   iShares® Core MSCI EAFE ETF

 

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End (continued)

The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.

 

 

 
     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

 

 

Investments

           

Assets

           

Common Stocks

   $ 1,416,497,615      $ 86,532,942,158      $ 14,044,629      $ 87,963,484,402  

Preferred Stocks

            364,970,846               364,970,846  

Warrants

            9,055               9,055  

Money Market Funds

     829,702,643                      829,702,643  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $   2,246,200,258      $ 86,897,922,059      $     14,044,629      $ 89,158,166,946  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments(a)

           

Assets

           

Futures Contracts

   $      $ 18,306,357      $      $ 18,306,357  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a)

Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts. Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI Europe ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Common Stocks

   
Australia — 1.2%            

Glencore PLC

    3,700,875     $ 20,975,445  

Rio Tinto PLC

    414,275       25,009,565  
   

 

 

 
      45,985,010  
Austria — 0.5%            

ams-OSRAM AG(a)

    123,663       1,020,783  

ANDRITZ AG

    27,807       1,301,084  

AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG

    12,861       642,590  

BAWAG Group AG(b)

    28,801       1,329,735  

CA Immobilien Anlagen AG

    28,884       942,770  

Erste Group Bank AG

    126,101       3,196,998  

IMMOFINANZ AG(c)

    17,516       267,638  

Kontron AG(c)

    17,400       259,268  

Lenzing AG

    6,822       550,524  

Oesterreichische Post AG(c)

    16,090       463,663  

OMV AG

    59,477       2,533,121  

Raiffeisen Bank International AG

    57,422       695,653  

Schoeller-Bleckmann Oilfield Equipment AG

    10,178       581,970  

Telekom Austria AG

    96,421       596,210  

UNIQA Insurance Group AG

    95,923       657,177  

Verbund AG

    25,858       2,843,488  

voestalpine AG

    39,995       900,552  

Wienerberger AG

    47,495       1,093,216  
   

 

 

 
          19,876,440  
Belgium — 1.5%            

Ackermans & van Haaren NV

    9,800       1,440,616  

Aedifica SA

    15,758       1,636,080  

Ageas SA/NV

    60,008       2,619,067  

AGFA-Gevaert NV(a)

    85,583       309,651  

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV

    314,949       16,871,123  

Barco NV

    31,802       833,255  

Bekaert SA

    15,750       557,825  

bpost SA(c)

    41,568       260,877  

Cofinimmo SA

    10,975       1,235,115  

D’ieteren Group

    9,961       1,634,860  

Econocom Group SA/NV

    79,660       271,006  

Elia Group SA/NV

    13,567       2,059,630  

Etablissements Franz Colruyt NV

    20,531       567,189  

Euronav NV

    65,243       890,813  

Fagron

    30,829       470,229  

Galapagos NV(a)

    17,825       904,334  

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA(c)

    34,089       3,017,390  

Intervest Offices & Warehouses NV

    28,712       812,859  

KBC Ancora

    17,501       612,973  

KBC Group NV

    90,943       4,763,318  

Kinepolis Group NV(a)

    6,688       329,402  

Melexis NV

    10,142       870,212  

Montea NV

    4,661       471,355  

Ontex Group NV(a)(c)

    30,389       198,686  

Proximus SADP

    57,657       798,953  

Sofina SA

    5,824       1,363,918  

Solvay SA

    26,616       2,337,761  

Telenet Group Holding NV

    17,443       278,971  

UCB SA

    46,083       3,600,868  

Umicore SA

    75,748       2,743,772  

VGP NV

    4,375       768,408  

Warehouses De Pauw CVA

    58,427       1,986,179  
   

 

 

 
      57,516,695  
Security   Shares     Value  
Denmark — 4.3%            

ALK-Abello A/S(a)

    61,912     $ 1,236,118  

Ambu A/S, Class B(c)

    64,855       737,351  

AP Moller - Maersk A/S, Class A

    1,209       3,238,881  

AP Moller - Maersk A/S, Class B, NVS

    2,010       5,487,970  

Bavarian Nordic A/S(a)

    27,564       1,366,801  

Carlsberg A/S, Class B

    36,566       4,729,516  

Chemometec A/S

    8,019       957,888  

Chr Hansen Holding A/S

    38,718       2,534,202  

Coloplast A/S, Class B

    43,474       5,088,150  

Danske Bank A/S

    247,604       3,462,568  

Demant A/S(a)

    38,179       1,454,457  

Dfds A/S

    15,824       567,110  

DSV A/S

    70,644       11,903,578  

FLSmidth & Co. A/S

    19,742       542,258  

Genmab A/S(a)

    24,555       8,737,158  

GN Store Nord A/S

    46,332       1,613,470  

H Lundbeck A/S

    136,388       674,113  

H Lundbeck A/S, Class A(a)

    34,097       162,560  

ISS A/S(a)

    64,485       1,126,974  

Jyske Bank A/S, Registered(a)

    23,242       1,216,405  

Netcompany Group A/S(a)(b)

    18,136       1,017,018  

NKT A/S(a)

    23,260       1,191,730  

Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B

    622,508       72,505,843  

Novozymes A/S, Class B

    75,399       4,816,508  

Orsted A/S(b)

    69,660       8,109,582  

Pandora A/S

    34,101       2,533,421  

Per Aarsleff Holding A/S

    12,732       391,560  

Ringkjoebing Landbobank A/S

    13,047       1,465,085  

Rockwool A/S, Class B

    3,331       825,419  

Royal Unibrew A/S

    19,388       1,653,478  

Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S, Class A(b)

    33,780       646,964  

Schouw & Co. A/S

    11,929       888,185  

SimCorp A/S

    16,966       1,266,313  

Spar Nord Bank A/S

    49,497       567,138  

Sydbank A/S

    27,885       856,322  

Topdanmark A/S

    17,724       863,861  

Tryg A/S

    131,531       2,999,083  

Vestas Wind Systems A/S

    369,667       9,716,226  
   

 

 

 
          169,151,264  
Finland — 2.0%            

Cargotec OYJ, Class B

    16,952       599,539  

Caverion OYJ

    58,639       292,445  

Elisa OYJ

    53,409       2,953,789  

Fortum OYJ

    169,549       1,903,067  

Huhtamaki OYJ

    41,154       1,604,124  

Kemira OYJ

    60,306       765,718  

Kesko OYJ, Class B

    103,238       2,553,402  

Kojamo OYJ

    50,234       896,142  

Kone OYJ, Class B

    118,710       5,425,217  

Konecranes OYJ

    28,271       759,043  

Metsa Board OYJ, Class B

    87,393       779,089  

Metso Outotec OYJ

    257,185       2,126,069  

Neste OYJ

    158,183       8,133,973  

Nokia OYJ

    1,996,948       10,401,263  

Nokian Renkaat OYJ

    51,735       611,910  

Nordea Bank Abp

    1,208,281       11,913,609  

Orion OYJ, Class B

    41,255       1,969,410  

Outokumpu OYJ

    147,813       650,792  

QT Group OYJ(a)(c)

    7,528       608,719  

Revenio Group OYJ

    13,267       683,376  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI Europe ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Finland (continued)            

Sampo OYJ, Class A

    184,487     $ 7,970,342  

Sanoma OYJ

    36,829       520,233  

Stora Enso OYJ, Class R

    205,010       3,170,621  

TietoEVRY Oyj

    49,645       1,350,340  

Tokmanni Group Corp.

    33,141       435,945  

UPM-Kymmene OYJ

    194,368       6,159,475  

Uponor OYJ

    32,944       495,979  

Valmet OYJ

    65,674       1,827,534  

Wartsila OYJ Abp

    173,078       1,520,755  
   

 

 

 
          79,081,920  
France — 15.9%            

Accor SA(a)

    65,703       1,704,921  

Aeroports de Paris(a)

    12,092       1,670,774  

Air France-KLM(a)(c)

    495,315       682,957  

Air Liquide SA

    192,885       26,518,287  

Airbus SE

    218,577       23,567,340  

Albioma SA

    9,682       493,389  

ALD SA(b)

    43,869       519,673  

Alstom SA(c)

    117,120       2,783,438  

Alten SA

    12,096       1,638,282  

Amundi SA(b)

    18,501       1,004,508  

APERAM SA

    20,016       652,607  

ArcelorMittal SA

    228,318       5,633,503  

Arkema SA

    23,596       2,235,380  

Atos SE(a)

    36,567       450,816  

AXA SA

    711,518       16,395,160  

BioMerieux

    16,196       1,753,012  

BNP Paribas SA

    408,158       19,284,359  

Bollore SE

    364,176       1,838,673  

Bouygues SA(c)

    85,059       2,571,311  

Bureau Veritas SA

    109,024       3,006,948  

Capgemini SE

    60,782       11,593,366  

Carrefour SA

    233,513       3,979,539  

CGG SA(a)(c)

    430,725       384,707  

Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin SCA

    253,380       7,090,729  

Cie. de Saint-Gobain

    185,353       8,642,977  

Cie. Plastic Omnium SA

    27,169       508,152  

Coface SA(a)

    60,663       635,314  

Covivio

    20,650       1,305,980  

Credit Agricole SA

    452,654       4,170,677  

Danone SA

    239,759       13,220,109  

Dassault Aviation SA

    10,350       1,480,284  

Dassault Systemes SE

    247,197       10,602,692  

Edenred

    93,973       4,823,681  

Eiffage SA(c)

    32,455       3,045,544  

Electricite de France SA

    201,107       2,442,293  

Elis SA

    80,247       1,197,755  

Engie SA

    679,598       8,408,216  

Esker SA

    3,354       503,809  

EssilorLuxottica SA

    107,079       16,788,096  

Eurazeo SE

    17,793       1,270,910  

Euroapi SA(a)

    37,719       636,318  

Eurofins Scientific SE

    50,813       3,961,298  

Eutelsat Communications SA

    70,973       540,085  

Faurecia SE(a)(c)

    60,722       1,097,550  

Fnac Darty SA(c)

    9,284       372,406  

Gaztransport Et Technigaz SA

    11,360       1,566,817  

Gecina SA

    17,363       1,780,239  

Getlink SE

    171,734       3,437,140  

Hermes International

    11,645       15,976,286  
Security   Shares     Value  
France (continued)            

ICADE

    12,472     $ 624,431  

Imerys SA

    16,687       565,463  

Interparfums SA

    11,111       557,420  

Ipsen SA

    14,794       1,496,519  

IPSOS

    24,189       1,239,824  

JCDecaux SA(a)

    29,935       482,747  

Kering SA

    27,718       15,868,304  

Klepierre SA

    78,155       1,736,608  

Korian SA

    30,794       455,637  

La Francaise des Jeux SAEM(b)

    37,364       1,334,568  

Legrand SA

    97,343       7,969,337  

L’Oreal SA

    88,544       33,474,707  

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE

    102,259       71,003,945  

McPhy Energy SA(a)(c)

    10,826       166,580  

Neoen SA(b)(c)

    19,075       838,939  

Nexans SA

    12,755       1,225,049  

Nexity SA

    22,129       543,813  

Orange SA

    726,513       7,423,823  

Orpea SA(a)(c)

    19,946       496,639  

Pernod Ricard SA

    77,283       15,181,808  

Publicis Groupe SA

    87,328       4,647,189  

Quadient SA

    19,152       372,882  

Remy Cointreau SA

    8,881       1,754,505  

Renault SA(a)

    73,202       2,164,171  

Rexel SA

    97,424       1,731,462  

Rubis SCA

    34,079       832,932  

Safran SA

    125,209       13,762,414  

Sanofi

    420,774       41,813,794  

Sartorius Stedim Biotech

    10,521       4,208,814  

Schneider Electric SE

    199,299       27,563,815  

SCOR SE

    57,240       1,007,282  

SEB SA

    9,820       826,750  

SES SA

    159,151       1,201,073  

Societe BIC SA

    10,535       595,261  

Societe Generale SA

    293,678       6,580,264  

Sodexo SA

    32,230       2,618,803  

SOITEC(a)

    9,782       1,565,773  

Solutions 30 SE(a)(c)

    48,444       164,856  

Sopra Steria Group SACA

    7,279       1,212,907  

SPIE SA

    49,865       1,197,504  

Teleperformance

    22,076       7,382,235  

Thales SA

    39,874       4,958,715  

TotalEnergies SE

    923,610       47,175,555  

Trigano SA

    5,169       505,764  

Ubisoft Entertainment SA(a)

    35,208       1,498,960  

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield(a)(c)

    44,301       2,515,621  

Valeo

    76,062       1,633,814  

Vallourec SA(a)

    34,315       317,963  

Valneva SE(a)(c)

    39,914       396,968  

Veolia Environnement SA

    246,089       6,154,893  

Verallia SA(b)

    29,783       762,345  

Vicat SA

    15,801       411,960  

Vinci SA

    197,725       18,953,670  

Virbac SA

    2,441       901,597  

Vivendi SE

    266,606       2,530,979  

Wendel SE

    10,455       962,274  

Worldline SA/France(a)(b)

    90,210       3,981,700  
   

 

 

 
          625,421,932  
Germany — 10.6%            

Aareal Bank AG(a)

    28,796       935,904  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI Europe ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Germany (continued)            

adidas AG

    63,182     $ 10,929,947  

ADLER Group SA(a)(b)(c)

    33,921       120,310  

AIXTRON SE

    46,983       1,214,645  

Allianz SE, Registered

    150,776       27,381,839  

Amadeus Fire AG

    4,176       466,583  

Aroundtown SA(c)

    354,035       1,135,402  

AURELIUS Equity Opportunities SE & Co. KGaA

    14,505       346,010  

Aurubis AG

    13,403       967,657  

BASF SE

    337,925       15,059,686  

Bayer AG, Registered

    365,817       21,338,192  

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

    121,575       9,934,298  

Bechtle AG

    30,204       1,397,052  

Beiersdorf AG

    37,406       3,857,483  

Bilfinger SE

    18,784       567,607  

Brenntag SE

    59,869       4,205,503  

CANCOM SE

    17,491       597,927  

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG, Bearer

    15,854       2,313,730  

Commerzbank AG(a)

    422,722       2,896,123  

CompuGroup Medical SE & Co. KgaA

    13,432       582,254  

Continental AG

    40,749       2,903,006  

Covestro AG(b)

    72,474       2,444,213  

CropEnergies AG

    13,076       192,701  

CTS Eventim AG & Co. KGaA(a)

    24,683       1,359,620  

Daimler Truck Holding AG(a)

    169,740       4,638,138  

Delivery Hero SE(a)(b)

    60,870       2,936,755  

Dermapharm Holding SE

    10,234       576,568  

Deutsche Bank AG, Registered

    766,252       6,702,369  

Deutsche Boerse AG

    70,563       12,317,851  

Deutsche Euroshop(d)

    19,973       438,888  

Deutsche Lufthansa AG, Registered(a)(c)

    235,591       1,450,263  

Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG(b)

    64,939       600,253  

Deutsche Post AG, Registered

    361,374       14,433,228  

Deutsche Telekom AG, Registered

    1,201,615           22,829,453  

Draegerwerk AG & Co. KGaA

    5,970       271,523  

Duerr AG

    24,109       599,415  

E.ON SE

    826,084       7,425,752  

Eckert & Ziegler Strahlen- und Medizintechnik AG

    8,220       364,498  

Encavis AG

    48,492       1,061,139  

Evonik Industries AG

    81,985       1,748,714  

Evotec SE(a)

    56,573       1,469,834  

Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide(a)

    14,984       685,258  

Freenet AG

    58,640       1,380,775  

Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA

    75,752       2,808,390  

Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA

    154,721       3,959,149  

GEA Group AG

    57,534       2,147,605  

Gerresheimer AG

    13,948       837,792  

Global Fashion Group SA(a)(c)

    39,063       57,962  

Grand City Properties SA

    40,534       552,830  

GRENKE AG(c)

    11,893       312,287  

Hannover Rueck SE

    21,420       3,038,363  

HeidelbergCement AG

    52,671       2,682,903  

HelloFresh SE(a)

    62,179       1,718,611  

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

    40,198       2,534,677  

HOCHTIEF AG

    8,324       446,787  

Hornbach Holding AG & Co. KGaA

    5,383       422,512  

Hugo Boss AG

    24,931       1,473,232  

Hypoport SE(a)

    1,668       346,697  

Indus Holding AG

    13,814       331,246  

Infineon Technologies AG

    489,834       13,433,436  

Jenoptik AG(c)

    26,666       645,859  
Security   Shares     Value  
Germany (continued)            

K+S AG, Registered

    73,972     $ 1,559,790  

KION Group AG

    27,078       1,235,098  

Knorr-Bremse AG

    26,343       1,569,399  

Krones AG

    7,651       666,633  

LANXESS AG

    31,505       1,158,621  

LEG Immobilien SE

    26,888       2,442,647  

Mercedes-Benz Group AG

    297,373       17,537,270  

Merck KGaA

    48,391       9,216,580  

METRO AG(a)

    53,789       437,149  

MorphoSys AG(a)

    26,015       578,405  

MTU Aero Engines AG

    20,412       3,945,912  

Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG in Muenchen, Registered

    50,711       11,496,488  

Nagarro SE(a)

    5,740       673,173  

Nemetschek SE

    22,433       1,501,812  

Nordex SE(a)

    56,825       552,152  

Norma Group SE

    14,939       278,702  

PATRIZIA AG

    21,728       280,254  

Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG

    2,326       367,765  

ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE

    65,827       563,000  

Puma SE

    43,531       2,939,377  

QIAGEN NV(a)

    85,353       4,277,617  

Rational AG

    1,961       1,366,906  

Rheinmetall AG

    16,465       3,019,303  

RWE AG

    244,691       10,066,085  

Salzgitter AG(c)

    14,808       377,021  

SAP SE

    383,928       35,810,004  

Scout24 SE(b)

    32,439       1,854,488  

Siemens AG, Registered

    282,367       31,496,334  

Siemens Healthineers AG(b)

    105,683       5,415,580  

Siltronic AG

    7,224       586,505  

Sirius Real Estate Ltd.

    628,273       731,304  

Sixt SE

    6,300       769,115  

Software AG(c)

    23,291       629,241  

Stabilus SE

    12,499       704,418  

Stratec SE

    5,330       491,658  

Stroeer SE & Co. KGaA

    13,420       586,961  

Suedzucker AG

    35,952       507,188  

Symrise AG

    49,609       5,788,656  

Synlab AG

    22,322       422,670  

TAG Immobilien AG

    71,332       789,949  

TeamViewer AG(a)(b)

    59,248       616,871  

Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG

    504,381       1,340,962  

thyssenkrupp AG(a)

    172,854       1,067,560  

TUI AG(a)(c)

    404,510       653,623  

Uniper SE(c)

    36,832       246,089  

United Internet AG, Registered

    38,053       1,002,361  

Varta AG(c)

    8,779       714,649  

VERBIO Vereinigte BioEnergie AG

    10,330       641,063  

Vitesco Technologies Group AG(a)

    10,537       573,098  

Volkswagen AG

    11,222       2,222,715  

Vonovia SE

    254,760       8,488,550  

Vossloh AG

    8,077       288,267  

Zalando SE(a)(b)

    83,917       2,362,525  
   

 

 

 
          417,738,267  
Ireland — 1.0%            

AIB Group PLC

    350,632       797,564  

Bank of Ireland Group PLC

    376,595       2,157,045  

C&C Group PLC(a)

    203,437       491,692  

Cairn Homes PLC(a)

    487,849       541,486  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI Europe ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Ireland (continued)            

CRH PLC

    285,634     $ 10,960,959  

Dalata Hotel Group PLC(a)

    94,426       347,930  

Flutter Entertainment PLC, Class DI(a)

    63,038       6,328,978  

Glanbia PLC

    93,331       1,096,972  

Grafton Group PLC

    96,915       1,002,437  

Kerry Group PLC, Class A

    58,473       6,171,890  

Kingspan Group PLC

    58,317       3,774,747  

Smurfit Kappa Group PLC

    95,505       3,461,808  
   

 

 

 
          37,133,508  
Israel — 0.0%            

Plus500 Ltd.

    56,076       1,138,088  

Tremor International Ltd.(a)(c)

    46,303       243,254  
   

 

 

 
      1,381,342  
Italy — 3.4%            

A2A SpA

    682,841       880,112  

ACEA SpA

    23,755       343,037  

Amplifon SpA

    49,381       1,632,937  

Anima Holding SpA(b)

    140,413       492,967  

Ascopiave SpA

    87,047       247,371  

Assicurazioni Generali SpA

    403,064       6,025,664  

Atlantia SpA

    187,540       4,334,169  

Autogrill SpA(a)

    86,982       567,491  

Azimut Holding SpA

    50,482       883,088  

Banca Generali SpA(c)

    30,365       883,427  

Banca Mediolanum SpA

    82,275       544,858  

Banca Popolare di Sondrio SPA

    218,084       723,727  

Banco BPM SpA

    562,592       1,457,154  

BPER Banca

    471,241       654,138  

Brembo SpA

    70,238       741,955  

Brunello Cucinelli SpA(c)

    18,306       1,063,923  

Buzzi Unicem SpA

    38,930       711,761  

Credito Emiliano SpA

    69,734       394,705  

De’ Longhi SpA

    27,957       531,731  

DiaSorin SpA

    10,944       1,521,680  

Enav SpA(a)(b)

    104,704       457,775  

Enel SpA

    2,954,055       14,892,172  

Eni SpA

    952,009       11,443,699  

ERG SpA

    27,456       895,539  

Ferrari NV

    46,495       9,873,782  

FinecoBank Banca Fineco SpA

    227,511       2,827,498  

Gruppo MutuiOnline SpA(c)

    14,036       376,106  

GVS SpA(b)(c)

    31,606       307,095  

Hera SpA

    433,989       1,246,970  

Immobiliare Grande Distribuzione SIIQ SpA

    66,578       247,493  

Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA(b)

    132,749       1,394,976  

Interpump Group SpA

    29,929       1,279,099  

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA

    6,094,892       10,823,360  

Iren SpA

    286,485       539,887  

Italgas SpA

    202,390       1,157,831  

Juventus Football Club SpA(a)(c)

    968,936       356,991  

Leonardo SpA

    155,170       1,453,415  

Mediobanca Banca di Credito Finanziario SpA

    230,430       1,976,331  

Moncler SpA

    81,441       4,082,545  

Nexi SpA(a)(b)

    196,245       1,782,305  

Pirelli & C SpA(b)

    151,048       653,981  

Poste Italiane SpA(b)

    203,087       1,705,994  

Prysmian SpA

    97,266       3,092,757  

Recordati Industria Chimica e Farmaceutica SpA

    41,234       1,828,699  

Reply SpA

    10,226       1,346,216  
Security   Shares     Value  
Italy (continued)            

Salvatore Ferragamo SpA

    27,132     $ 481,262  

Snam SpA

    793,550       3,981,663  

Stellantis NV

    813,554       11,682,841  

Tamburi Investment Partners SpA

    102,071       848,057  

Technogym SpA(b)

    80,371       566,214  

Telecom Italia SpA/Milano(a)(c)

    3,638,552       807,247  

Tenaris SA

    199,471       2,791,404  

Terna - Rete Elettrica Nazionale

    528,805       4,048,427  

Tod’s SpA(a)

    5,692       202,166  

UniCredit SpA

    785,556       7,768,902  

Unipol Gruppo SpA

    196,656       824,914  
   

 

 

 
          134,681,508  
Netherlands — 6.7%            

Aalberts NV

    40,939       1,754,479  

ABN AMRO Bank NV, CVA(b)

    151,443       1,544,400  

Adyen NV(a)(b)

    8,094       14,559,259  

Aegon NV

    670,827       2,946,409  

AerCap Holdings NV(a)(c)

    53,567       2,403,016  

Akzo Nobel NV

    66,984       4,508,056  

Alfen Beheer BV(a)(b)

    9,649       1,126,407  

Arcadis NV

    33,101       1,223,930  

Argenx SE(a)

    18,582       6,788,031  

ASM International NV

    18,030       5,538,305  

ASML Holding NV

    150,282       86,375,763  

ASR Nederland NV

    53,714       2,245,107  

Basic-Fit NV(a)(b)(c)

    28,938       1,173,658  

BE Semiconductor Industries NV

    25,661       1,377,527  

Boskalis Westminster

    32,517       1,066,965  

Corbion NV(c)

    24,699       860,771  

Davide Campari-Milano NV

    191,183       2,122,487  

Euronext NV(b)

    32,936       2,683,578  

EXOR NV

    40,042       2,816,251  

Flow Traders(b)

    15,859       344,637  

Heineken Holding NV

    37,791       2,986,198  

Heineken NV

    94,928       9,358,648  

IMCD NV

    21,926       3,511,424  

ING Groep NV

    1,438,502       13,973,355  

InPost SA(a)(c)

    85,729       566,090  

Intertrust NV(a)(b)

    39,274       774,702  

Iveco Group NV(a)

    82,767       506,749  

JDE Peet’s NV

    36,283       1,052,294  

Just Eat Takeaway.com NV(a)(b)

    39,781       729,156  

Just Eat Takeaway.com NV(a)(b)

    27,378       503,579  

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV

    383,463       10,560,082  

Koninklijke DSM NV

    64,255       10,290,377  

Koninklijke KPN NV

    1,273,160       4,200,143  

Koninklijke Philips NV

    321,371       6,651,174  

Koninklijke Vopak NV

    28,930       671,437  

NN Group NV

    105,522       4,951,345  

NSI NV

    14,511       470,826  

OCI NV

    39,782       1,381,097  

Pharming Group NV(a)(c)

    490,392       383,736  

PostNL NV(c)

    174,528       459,061  

Prosus NV, Class N

    308,138       20,101,379  

Randstad NV

    45,410       2,295,157  

RHI Magnesita NV

    16,231       447,446  

SBM Offshore NV

    66,095       922,469  

Shop Apotheke Europe NV(a)(b)(c)

    5,954       578,182  

Signify NV(b)

    48,603       1,578,529  

Technip Energies NV

    54,778       646,943  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI Europe ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Netherlands (continued)            

TKH Group NV

    20,517     $ 842,242  

TomTom NV(a)

    37,825       341,926  

Universal Music Group NV

    269,226       6,094,334  

Wolters Kluwer NV

    96,535       10,483,919  
   

 

 

 
          261,773,035  
Norway — 1.7%            

Adevinta ASA(a)

    110,481       840,137  

Aker ASA, Class A

    11,001       854,350  

Aker BP ASA

    127,351       4,424,982  

Aker Carbon Capture ASA(a)

    187,481       422,574  

Atea ASA

    53,887       657,974  

Austevoll Seafood ASA

    54,026       665,535  

Bakkafrost P/F

    21,356       1,488,849  

Borregaard ASA

    49,900       895,743  

BW Energy Ltd.(a)(c)

    722       2,057  

BW Offshore Ltd.

    81,147       228,405  

Crayon Group Holding ASA(a)(b)

    43,222       692,900  

DNB Bank ASA

    337,405       6,655,573  

Entra ASA(b)(c)

    34,462       485,311  

Equinor ASA

    373,345       14,375,232  

Gjensidige Forsikring ASA

    74,542       1,559,102  

Golden Ocean Group Ltd.

    54,428       600,946  

Kahoot! ASA(a)(c)

    149,608       358,720  

Kongsberg Gruppen ASA

    42,532       1,567,250  

Leroy Seafood Group ASA

    114,281       897,761  

Mowi ASA

    161,529       3,727,296  

MPC Container Ships AS

    142,208       346,817  

NEL ASA(a)(c)

    589,704       1,017,305  

Nordic Semiconductor ASA(a)

    66,943       1,176,425  

Norsk Hydro ASA

    536,270       3,633,353  

Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA(a)(c)

    272,685       266,050  

Nykode Therapeutics AS(a)(c)

    74,391       252,216  

Orkla ASA

    284,111       2,452,523  

REC Silicon ASA(a)(c)

    151,761       286,483  

Salmar ASA

    24,247       1,736,781  

Scatec ASA(b)

    51,458       614,457  

Schibsted ASA, Class A

    23,573       443,066  

Schibsted ASA, Class B

    39,479       710,173  

SpareBank 1 SMN

    85,600       1,097,573  

SpareBank 1 SR-Bank ASA

    106,192       1,255,651  

Storebrand ASA

    179,682       1,511,313  

Telenor ASA

    236,315       2,869,844  

TGS ASA

    55,678       826,433  

TOMRA Systems ASA

    92,188       2,158,085  

Veidekke ASA

    55,382       572,610  

Yara International ASA

    63,753       2,716,984  
   

 

 

 
      67,344,839  
Portugal — 0.3%            

Banco Comercial Portugues SA, Class R(c)

    3,617,883       536,852  

EDP - Energias de Portugal SA

    1,007,864       5,098,686  

Galp Energia SGPS SA

    206,028       2,174,745  

Jeronimo Martins SGPS SA

    95,275       2,205,325  

Navigator Co. SA (The)

    157,894       651,618  

REN - Redes Energeticas Nacionais SGPS SA

    328,400       928,447  

Sonae SGPS SA

    778,923       886,237  
   

 

 

 
      12,481,910  
Spain — 3.7%            

Acciona SA

    9,664       1,988,566  

Acerinox SA

    73,545       717,530  
Security   Shares     Value  
Spain (continued)            

ACS Actividades de Construccion y Servicios SA

    89,296     $ 2,146,467  

Aena SME SA(a)(b)

    27,426       3,469,105  

Amadeus IT Group SA(a)

    166,539       9,710,923  

Applus Services SA

    63,966       464,500  

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA

    2,467,047       11,179,841  

Banco de Sabadell SA

    2,118,260       1,356,244  

Banco Santander SA

    6,385,350       15,975,318  

Bankinter SA

    249,339       1,227,630  

Befesa SA(b)

    17,441       807,877  

CaixaBank SA

    1,683,617       5,055,454  

Cellnex Telecom SA(b)

    203,800       9,115,787  

Cia. de Distribucion Integral Logista Holdings SA

    38,063       784,598  

Cie. Automotive SA

    32,443       853,428  

Corp Financiera Alba SA

    11,244       593,148  

Ebro Foods SA

    30,347       505,004  

EDP Renovaveis SA

    105,540       2,745,019  

Enagas SA

    76,645       1,512,869  

Endesa SA

    117,298       2,150,004  

Faes Farma SA

    180,238       768,165  

Ferrovial SA

    182,020       4,874,154  

Fluidra SA

    38,728       723,909  

Global Dominion Access SA(b)

    32,688       131,129  

Grifols SA(c)

    109,259       1,594,266  

Grupo Catalana Occidente SA

    22,399       667,951  

Iberdrola SA

    2,131,503       22,761,198  

Iberdrola SA, NVS

    59,208       631,160  

Indra Sistemas SA

    58,955       539,303  

Industria de Diseno Textil SA

    402,200       9,768,213  

Inmobiliaria Colonial Socimi SA

    121,362       804,080  

Lar Espana Real Estate Socimi SA

    70,188       343,255  

Linea Directa Aseguradora SA Cia de Seguros y Reaseguros

    262,773       291,626  

Mapfre SA

    400,751       647,271  

Merlin Properties Socimi SA

    140,566       1,507,683  

Miquel y Costas & Miquel SA

    33,246       428,588  

Naturgy Energy Group SA

    54,514       1,599,009  

Neinor Homes SA(b)

    26,100       280,731  

Prosegur Cia. de Seguridad SA

    120,338       214,609  

Red Electrica Corp. SA

    130,938       2,574,291  

Repsol SA

    566,428       7,056,704  

Sacyr SA(c)

    229,364       524,547  

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy SA(a)

    91,117       1,676,485  

Solaria Energia y Medio Ambiente SA(a)

    33,247       766,595  

Telefonica SA

    1,989,619       8,881,044  

Unicaja Banco SA(b)

    566,885       490,360  

Viscofan SA

    18,578       1,081,954  
   

 

 

 
          143,987,592  
Sweden — 6.0%            

AAK AB

    74,801       1,307,516  

AddLife AB

    41,993       723,497  

AddTech AB, Class B

    104,690       1,792,153  

AFRY AB

    42,921       655,396  

Alfa Laval AB

    107,775       3,222,668  

Arjo AB, Class B

    98,313       540,062  

Assa Abloy AB, Class B

    366,461       8,658,015  

Atlas Copco AB, Class A

    990,389       11,577,013  

Atlas Copco AB, Class B

    554,356       5,758,477  

Avanza Bank Holding AB

    50,659       977,492  

Axfood AB

    46,415       1,472,535  

Beijer Ref AB(c)

    96,571       1,531,888  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI Europe ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Sweden (continued)            

BHG Group AB(a)

    47,586     $ 162,643  

BICO Group AB, Class B(a)(c)

    16,634       66,060  

Bilia AB, Class A

    40,902       577,924  

BillerudKorsnas AB

    89,622       1,155,994  

Biotage AB

    40,530       891,593  

Boliden AB

    106,075       3,544,906  

Bonava AB, Class B

    42,098       157,711  

Bravida Holding AB(b)

    97,975       992,222  

Bure Equity AB

    23,487       625,247  

Calliditas Therapeutics AB, Class B(a)

    28,394       268,436  

Castellum AB

    90,751       1,454,922  

Catena AB

    14,151       648,448  

Cint Group AB(a)(c)

    74,944       528,964  

Corem Property Group AB, Class B

    297,373       399,897  

Dometic Group AB(b)

    149,864       1,016,335  

Electrolux AB, Class B

    84,481       1,218,539  

Electrolux Professional AB, Class B

    129,697       792,563  

Elekta AB, Class B

    137,080       990,062  

Embracer Group AB(a)(c)

    239,337       1,823,873  

Epiroc AB, Class A

    247,709       4,379,912  

Epiroc AB, Class B

    142,338       2,260,837  

EQT AB

    109,900       2,983,048  

Essity AB, Class B

    226,724       5,771,277  

Evolution AB(b)

    68,125       6,610,222  

Fabege AB

    98,908       1,015,272  

Fastighets AB Balder, Class B(a)

    237,237       1,515,488  

Fingerprint Cards AB, Class B(a)(c)

    139,627       123,728  

Fortnox AB

    227,241       1,295,816  

Getinge AB, Class B

    88,459       1,996,158  

Granges AB

    54,267       503,178  

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB, Class B

    272,054       3,480,805  

Hexagon AB, Class B

    716,288       8,433,963  

Hexatronic Group AB

    71,471       866,999  

Hexpol AB

    116,075       1,210,669  

Holmen AB, Class B

    37,200       1,528,620  

Hufvudstaden AB, Class A

    49,632       685,086  

Humble Group AB(a)

    106,412       171,942  

Husqvarna AB, Class B

    159,989       1,275,069  

Industrivarden AB, Class A

    49,533       1,292,417  

Industrivarden AB, Class C

    60,575       1,562,850  

Indutrade AB

    108,065       2,539,912  

Instalco AB

    106,994       529,628  

Intrum AB

    27,514       587,698  

Investment AB Latour, Class B

    56,877       1,415,175  

Investor AB, Class A

    182,519       3,752,640  

Investor AB, Class B

    664,481           12,400,358  

JM AB

    27,986       519,351  

Kambi Group PLC, Class B(a)

    16,059       289,894  

Kindred Group PLC

    95,622       842,149  

Kinnevik AB, Class B(a)

    90,835       1,636,108  

L E Lundbergforetagen AB, Class B

    28,362       1,346,046  

Lifco AB, Class B

    95,093       1,851,080  

Lindab International AB

    38,474       673,425  

Loomis AB

    30,785       868,084  

Millicom International Cellular SA, SDR(a)(c)

    68,457       1,076,423  

MIPS AB

    13,852       741,078  

Modern Times Group MTG AB, Class B

    47,789       494,644  

Munters Group AB(b)

    74,001       551,903  

Mycronic AB

    37,776       555,608  

NCC AB, Class B

    39,890       414,265  
Security   Shares     Value  
Sweden (continued)            

Nibe Industrier AB, Class B

    567,883     $ 5,720,913  

Nobia AB

    86,857       252,288  

Nolato AB, Class B

    98,969       595,567  

Nordnet AB publ

    58,784       789,618  

Nyfosa AB

    83,254       777,301  

Pandox AB(a)

    47,372       694,719  

Paradox Interactive AB

    18,148       321,893  

Peab AB, Class B

    82,590       563,465  

PowerCell Sweden AB(a)

    24,135       433,841  

Ratos AB, Class B

    121,187       607,108  

Re:NewCell AB(a)(c)

    9,994       104,566  

Saab AB, Class B

    28,917       1,046,032  

Sagax AB, Class B

    70,429       1,815,103  

Samhallsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden AB(c)

    356,717       661,875  

Sandvik AB

    392,460       7,231,538  

Scandic Hotels Group AB(a)(b)

    98,865       404,863  

Sdiptech AB, Class B(a)

    15,232       424,726  

Sectra AB

    68,371       1,255,215  

Securitas AB, Class B

    130,847       1,323,166  

Sinch AB(a)(b)

    220,397       558,791  

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB, Class A

    596,620       6,463,439  

Skanska AB, Class B

    120,708       2,059,273  

SKF AB, Class B

    139,642       2,350,096  

SSAB AB, Class A

    101,203       489,759  

SSAB AB, Class B

    228,166       1,046,869  

Stillfront Group AB(a)(c)

    207,335       543,302  

Storskogen Group AB(c)

    515,635       685,926  

Storytel AB(a)

    21,400       121,100  

Surgical Science Sweden AB(a)

    24,460       381,451  

Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA, Class B

    239,681       3,504,035  

Svenska Handelsbanken AB, Class A

    523,688       4,708,956  

Sweco AB, Class B

    77,239       861,469  

Swedbank AB, Class A

    329,337       4,561,368  

Swedish Match AB

    587,455       6,149,784  

Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB(a)

    63,307       1,390,284  

Tele2 AB, Class B

    212,849       2,431,509  

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Class B

    1,074,514       8,173,015  

Telia Co. AB

    1,013,175       3,743,020  

Thule Group AB(b)

    47,236       1,371,346  

Trelleborg AB, Class B

    95,144       2,337,739  

Troax Group AB

    21,767       462,760  

Viaplay Group AB, Class B(a)

    29,569       877,926  

Vitec Software Group AB, Class B

    17,852       823,101  

Vitrolife AB

    30,770       1,003,877  

Volvo AB, Class A

    72,952       1,359,353  

Volvo AB, Class B

    552,367       9,917,210  

Volvo Car AB, Class B(a)(c)

    223,353       1,663,037  

Wallenstam AB, Class B

    147,571       752,217  

Wihlborgs Fastigheter AB

    122,987       1,048,729  
   

 

 

 
          234,446,414  
Switzerland — 15.7%            

ABB Ltd., Registered

    602,351       18,311,229  

Adecco Group AG, Registered

    59,816       2,107,138  

Alcon Inc.

    186,234       14,657,376  

Allreal Holding AG, Registered

    8,308       1,374,538  

ALSO Holding AG, Registered

    3,589       665,423  

Arbonia AG(c)

    45,725       650,268  

Aryzta AG(a)(c)

    470,289       537,470  

Bachem Holding AG, Class A

    12,374       834,422  

Baloise Holding AG, Registered

    16,906       2,693,617  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI Europe ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Switzerland (continued)            

Banque Cantonale Vaudoise, Registered

    11,627     $ 1,082,594  

Barry Callebaut AG, Registered

    1,389       3,077,555  

Belimo Holding AG, Registered

    3,821       1,568,573  

BKW AG

    11,045       1,256,566  

Bossard Holding AG, Class A, Registered

    2,899       646,139  

Bucher Industries AG, Registered

    3,237       1,242,804  

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG

    1,698       767,112  

Bystronic AG, Registered

    634       469,068  

Cembra Money Bank AG(c)

    13,308       967,403  

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG, Participation Certificates, NVS

    413       4,567,227  

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG, Registered

    42       4,843,528  

Cie. Financiere Richemont SA, Class A, Registered

    193,985           23,390,226  

Clariant AG, Registered

    82,117       1,538,506  

Coca-Cola HBC AG, Class DI

    72,636       1,787,689  

Comet Holding AG, Registered

    3,653       673,729  

Credit Suisse Group AG, Registered

    983,780       5,722,221  

Daetwyler Holding AG, Bearer

    3,324       810,243  

DKSH Holding AG

    17,958       1,476,120  

dormakaba Holding AG

    1,390       662,171  

Dufry AG, Registered(a)

    31,255       1,176,807  

Emmi AG, Registered

    1,087       1,081,517  

EMS-Chemie Holding AG, Registered

    2,676       2,124,971  

Flughafen Zurich AG, Registered(a)

    7,927       1,318,230  

Forbo Holding AG, Registered

    633       850,034  

Galenica AG(b)

    18,541       1,467,899  

Geberit AG, Registered

    13,111       6,905,258  

Georg Fischer Ltd.

    30,140       1,842,124  

Givaudan SA, Registered

    3,370       11,780,026  

Helvetia Holding AG, Registered

    14,465       1,653,764  

Holcim AG

    204,298       9,579,256  

Huber + Suhner AG, Registered

    10,321       929,332  

Idorsia Ltd.(a)(c)

    45,205       552,817  

Implenia AG, Registered(a)(c)

    6,885       182,089  

Inficon Holding AG, Registered

    839       700,197  

Interroll Holding AG, Registered

    281       741,571  

Julius Baer Group Ltd.

    81,835       4,231,691  

Kardex Holding AG, Registered

    3,389       679,600  

Kuehne + Nagel International AG, Registered

    20,101       5,413,628  

Landis+Gyr Group AG

    10,948       722,617  

Logitech International SA, Registered

    63,904       3,595,377  

Lonza Group AG, Registered

    27,480       16,701,006  

Medmix AG(b)

    14,517       328,968  

Meyer Burger Technology AG(a)

    1,015,312       603,685  

Mobimo Holding AG, Registered

    4,251       1,094,554  

Nestle SA, Registered

    1,039,561       127,374,574  

Novartis AG, Registered

    807,301       69,371,076  

OC Oerlikon Corp. AG, Registered

    94,155       728,673  

Partners Group Holding AG

    8,274       9,033,106  

PolyPeptide Group AG(b)

    6,797       322,556  

PSP Swiss Property AG, Registered

    16,748       2,002,929  

Roche Holding AG, Bearer

    9,989       4,072,162  

Roche Holding AG, NVS

    259,411       86,125,624  

Schindler Holding AG, Participation Certificates, NVS

    15,493       3,028,243  

Schindler Holding AG, Registered

    7,148       1,357,310  

Schweiter Technologies AG, Bearer

    496       562,708  

Sensirion Holding AG(a)(b)

    4,280       496,716  

SFS Group AG

    7,650       840,899  

SGS SA, Registered

    2,314       5,647,242  

Siegfried Holding AG, Registered

    1,885       1,394,999  
Security   Shares     Value  
Switzerland (continued)            

Siemens Energy AG(a)

    163,553     $ 2,717,840  

SIG Group AG

    110,060       2,871,279  

Sika AG, Registered

    53,205       13,146,288  

Softwareone Holding AG

    43,642       593,999  

Sonova Holding AG, Registered

    20,004       7,205,076  

St. Galler Kantonalbank AG, Class A, Registered

    1,509       718,830  

Stadler Rail AG(c)

    19,772       640,344  

STMicroelectronics NV

    257,611       9,748,908  

Straumann Holding AG

    42,058       5,688,365  

Sulzer AG, Registered(c)

    12,130       813,126  

Swatch Group AG (The), Bearer

    10,805       2,876,473  

Swatch Group AG (The), Registered

    19,963       996,926  

Swiss Life Holding AG, Registered

    11,952       6,331,408  

Swiss Prime Site AG, Registered

    27,655       2,518,363  

Swiss Re AG

    111,358       8,355,948  

Swisscom AG, Registered

    9,384       5,073,341  

Swissquote Group Holding SA, Registered

    5,000       607,871  

Tecan Group AG, Registered

    5,086       1,806,224  

Temenos AG, Registered

    24,001       1,905,020  

UBS Group AG, Registered

    1,301,889       21,273,286  

Valiant Holding AG, Registered

    8,859       798,062  

VAT Group AG(b)

    10,533       3,066,908  

Vifor Pharma AG (a)

    17,672       3,087,518  

Vontobel Holding AG, Registered

    14,881       978,819  

Zur Rose Group AG(a)(c)

    3,930       280,607  

Zurich Insurance Group AG

    55,597       24,269,665  
   

 

 

 
          615,367,284  
United Kingdom — 24.3%            

3i Group PLC

    380,358       5,909,907  

888 Holdings PLC

    157,253       281,700  

Abcam PLC(a)

    88,375       1,320,756  

abrdn PLC

    897,128       1,818,857  

Admiral Group PLC

    64,086       1,497,791  

Airtel Africa PLC(b)

    467,234       903,169  

AJ Bell PLC

    116,650       448,835  

Anglo American PLC

    475,331       17,180,767  

Antofagasta PLC

    152,097       2,164,140  

AO World PLC(a)(c)

    140,133       74,098  

Ascential PLC(a)

    190,868       682,396  

Ashmore Group PLC

    175,304       461,997  

Ashtead Group PLC

    164,538       9,261,796  

ASOS PLC(a)

    26,309       334,836  

Associated British Foods PLC

    127,726       2,608,850  

Assura PLC

    1,425,938       1,195,007  

Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings PLC(a)(b)

    31,218       183,603  

AstraZeneca PLC

    574,322       75,547,009  

Auction Technology Group PLC(a)

    58,568       708,962  

Auto Trader Group PLC(b)

    358,361       2,762,789  

Avast PLC(b)

    264,267       1,496,483  

AVEVA Group PLC

    49,533       1,433,014  

Aviva PLC

    1,047,181       5,071,313  

Avon Protection PLC

    13,180       170,457  

B&M European Value Retail SA

    339,590       1,758,345  

Babcock International Group PLC(a)

    104,015       435,001  

BAE Systems PLC

    1,175,066       11,044,138  

Balfour Beatty PLC

    272,645       931,668  

Barclays PLC

    6,183,611       11,845,094  

Barratt Developments PLC

    378,516       2,320,945  

Beazley PLC

    237,066       1,570,120  

Bellway PLC

    47,199       1,410,497  
 

 

 

S C H E D U L E   O F   I N V E S T M E N T S

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI Europe ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
United Kingdom (continued)            

Berkeley Group Holdings PLC

    43,807     $ 2,270,230  

Big Yellow Group PLC

    76,132       1,320,634  

Bodycote PLC

    76,486       559,541  

boohoo Group PLC(a)

    384,437       314,134  

BP PLC

    7,259,437           35,529,570  

Breedon Group PLC

    675,618       585,347  

Brewin Dolphin Holdings PLC

    110,505       689,014  

Bridgepoint Group PLC(b)

    246,827       766,494  

British American Tobacco PLC

    808,278       31,671,268  

British Land Co. PLC (The)

    340,838       2,049,369  

Britvic PLC

    109,617       1,148,695  

BT Group PLC

    2,563,556       5,061,287  

Bunzl PLC

    124,842       4,685,401  

Burberry Group PLC

    152,102       3,343,743  

Burford Capital Ltd.

    82,415       883,714  

Bytes Technology Group PLC

    93,593       516,571  

Capita PLC(a)

    639,377       224,510  

Capital & Counties Properties PLC

    370,017       670,339  

Capricorn Energy PLC(a)

    120,114       322,078  

Carnival PLC(a)

    58,818       474,279  

Centamin PLC

    552,642       558,761  

Centrica PLC(a)

    2,232,071       2,391,660  

Ceres Power Holdings PLC(a)(c)

    66,053       490,678  

Cineworld Group PLC(a)(c)

    429,486       121,201  

Close Brothers Group PLC

    55,940       756,177  

CMC Markets PLC(b)

    66,485       208,486  

CNH Industrial NV

    389,518       5,018,027  

Coats Group PLC

    704,979       637,592  

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC

    79,062       4,278,835  

Compass Group PLC

    659,326       15,452,250  

Computacenter PLC

    37,876       1,197,415  

ConvaTec Group PLC(b)

    632,327       1,763,235  

Countryside Partnerships PLC(a)(b)

    193,777       686,841  

Cranswick PLC

    22,548       917,129  

Crest Nicholson Holdings PLC

    125,057       420,470  

Croda International PLC

    51,772       4,734,549  

Currys PLC

    505,259       413,132  

CVS Group PLC

    41,822       878,048  

DCC PLC

    37,429       2,443,713  

Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC

    42,059       1,892,766  

Deliveroo PLC(a)(b)

    361,684       399,232  

Derwent London PLC

    40,955       1,429,825  

Diageo PLC

    854,557       40,481,951  

Diploma PLC

    53,225       1,787,429  

Direct Line Insurance Group PLC

    466,920       1,171,758  

Diversified Energy Co. PLC

    587,909       885,637  

Domino’s Pizza Group PLC

    176,279       614,330  

Dr. Martens PLC

    227,200       721,308  

Drax Group PLC

    127,108       1,219,311  

DS Smith PLC

    505,710       1,802,650  

Dunelm Group PLC

    59,203       615,562  

easyJet PLC(a)

    121,819       594,991  

Elementis PLC(a)

    265,524       353,584  

Energean PLC(a)

    82,367       1,151,519  

Entain PLC(a)

    223,053       3,282,236  

Essentra PLC

    161,221       486,670  

Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC

    51,467       911,239  

Experian PLC

    339,879       11,899,930  

Ferguson PLC

    80,535       10,131,198  

Ferrexpo PLC

    121,786       220,898  
Security   Shares     Value  
United Kingdom (continued)            

Fevertree Drinks PLC

    42,522     $ 557,130  

Firstgroup PLC(c)

    429,405       701,306  

Forterra PLC(b)

    108,761       390,063  

Frasers Group PLC(a)

    102,214       1,118,396  

Future PLC

    46,913       1,051,100  

Games Workshop Group PLC

    15,380       1,455,606  

Gamma Communications PLC

    35,776       485,262  

GB Group PLC

    117,627       727,880  

Genuit Group PLC

    128,246       664,158  

Genus PLC

    26,787       925,790  

Grainger PLC

    322,245       1,162,377  

Great Portland Estates PLC

    105,704       800,133  

Greatland Gold PLC(a)

    2,342,904       362,355  

Greggs PLC

    42,600       1,062,106  

GSK PLC

    1,501,836           31,553,879  

Haleon PLC(a)

    1,877,296       6,671,046  

Halfords Group PLC

    100,925       211,157  

Halma PLC

    137,278       3,866,143  

Hammerson PLC

    1,253,152       382,590  

Harbour Energy PLC

    195,215       872,939  

Hargreaves Lansdown PLC

    117,886       1,220,446  

Hays PLC

    656,627       1,024,449  

Helical PLC

    83,736       397,697  

Helios Towers PLC(a)

    307,461       540,559  

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC

    65,861       1,392,104  

Hill & Smith Holdings PLC

    41,343       664,546  

Hiscox Ltd.

    136,386       1,485,069  

Hochschild Mining PLC

    158,861       156,843  

HomeServe PLC

    116,421       1,668,721  

Howden Joinery Group PLC

    222,650       1,837,876  

HSBC Holdings PLC

    7,484,021       46,879,585  

IG Group Holdings PLC

    146,977       1,426,007  

IMI PLC

    101,398       1,655,729  

Impax Asset Management Group PLC

    38,647       339,337  

Imperial Brands PLC

    338,162       7,424,796  

Inchcape PLC

    154,491       1,581,243  

Indivior PLC(a)

    310,438       1,215,720  

Informa PLC(a)

    572,512       4,163,676  

IntegraFin Holdings PLC

    135,966       453,025  

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC

    69,007       4,090,396  

Intermediate Capital Group PLC

    111,470       2,077,964  

Intertek Group PLC

    59,748       3,193,244  

Investec PLC

    279,525       1,512,134  

IP Group PLC

    465,544       490,411  

ITM Power PLC(a)(c)

    182,579       476,700  

ITV PLC

    1,379,407       1,240,664  

IWG PLC(a)

    369,149       865,723  

J D Wetherspoon PLC(a)

    46,837       319,851  

J Sainsbury PLC

    641,312       1,729,984  

JD Sports Fashion PLC

    1,043,772       1,657,887  

JET2 PLC(a)

    63,964       716,931  

John Wood Group PLC(a)

    263,884       505,814  

Johnson Matthey PLC

    69,674       1,821,591  

Jupiter Fund Management PLC

    177,839       273,060  

Just Group PLC

    480,254       418,351  

Kainos Group PLC

    46,491       772,818  

Keywords Studios PLC

    37,685       1,158,583  

Kingfisher PLC

    777,694       2,460,523  

Lancashire Holdings Ltd.

    105,451       574,461  

Land Securities Group PLC

    273,173       2,441,082  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI Europe ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
United Kingdom (continued)            

Learning Technologies Group PLC

    309,864     $ 501,879  

Legal & General Group PLC

    2,433,922       7,772,771  

Liontrust Asset Management PLC

    35,760       454,313  

Lloyds Banking Group PLC

    26,126,872       14,465,354  

London Stock Exchange Group PLC

    121,790       11,885,812  

LondonMetric Property PLC

    467,574       1,425,807  

LXI REIT PLC

    667,033       1,208,236  

M&G PLC

    974,663       2,540,656  

Man Group PLC/Jersey

    557,164       1,853,540  

Marks & Spencer Group PLC(a)

    739,773       1,282,528  

Marshalls PLC

    85,852       518,337  

Marston’s PLC(a)

    293,343       170,543  

Mediclinic International PLC(a)

    173,396       1,025,978  

Meggitt PLC(a)

    294,084       2,832,818  

Melrose Industries PLC

    1,643,787       3,235,727  

Micro Focus International PLC

    162,255       565,234  

Mitchells & Butlers PLC(a)

    120,468       254,468  

Mitie Group PLC

    613,159       585,898  

Mondi PLC

    178,715       3,391,513  

Moneysupermarket.com Group PLC

    217,445       541,311  

National Express Group PLC(a)

    241,392       540,815  

National Grid PLC

    1,343,647           18,501,473  

NatWest Group PLC

    2,095,507       6,364,592  

Network International Holdings PLC(a)(b)

    189,325       462,964  

Next PLC

    51,326       4,272,981  

Ninety One PLC

    213,862       534,425  

NMC Health PLC, NVS(d)

    42,009       1  

Ocado Group PLC(a)

    206,595       2,123,849  

OSB Group PLC

    184,956       1,188,111  

Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLC(a)

    123,546       482,539  

Pagegroup PLC

    142,116       791,013  

Pantheon Resources PLC(a)(c)

    383,875       547,782  

Paragon Banking Group PLC

    155,703       1,016,599  

Pearson PLC

    255,811       2,367,595  

Penno Group PLC

    103,716       1,269,531  

Persimmon PLC

    114,702       2,645,740  

Petrofac Ltd.(a)(c)

    218,070       305,932  

Pets at Home Group PLC

    214,572       860,930  

Phoenix Group Holdings PLC

    257,894       2,031,849  

Playtech PLC(a)

    100,234       600,615  

Primary Health Properties PLC

    720,072       1,295,512  

Provident Financial PLC

    112,170       265,075  

Prudential PLC

    1,005,014       12,396,231  

QinetiQ Group PLC

    229,508       1,068,890  

Quilter PLC(b)

    555,112       709,816  

Rathbones Group PLC

    26,686       588,218  

Reach PLC

    124,024       145,977  

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC

    262,492       21,291,969  

Redde Northgate PLC

    127,656       570,536  

Redrow PLC

    110,699       782,712  

RELX PLC

    711,556       21,068,775  

Renishaw PLC

    15,602       828,282  

Rentokil Initial PLC

    701,957       4,634,993  

Restaurant Group PLC (The)(a)

    337,230       209,069  

Rightmove PLC

    313,709       2,452,506  

Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC(a)

    3,124,580       3,414,975  

Rotork PLC

    330,579       1,049,016  

Royal Mail PLC

    283,305       979,044  

RS GROUP PLC

    182,269       2,301,086  

RWS Holdings PLC

    128,586       600,374  
Security   Shares     Value  
United Kingdom (continued)            

S4 Capital PLC(a)

    160,113     $ 247,608  

Safestore Holdings PLC

    93,465       1,301,464  

Sage Group PLC (The)

    377,549       3,253,760  

Sanne Group PLC(a)

    95,178       1,066,351  

Savills PLC

    69,805       1,017,720  

Schroders PLC

    33,823       1,226,818  

Segro PLC

    442,353       5,917,789  

Senior PLC(a)

    232,758       411,573  

Serco Group PLC

    524,619       1,206,987  

Severn Trent PLC

    95,259       3,424,735  

Shaftesbury PLC(c)

    93,351       572,831  

Shell PLC

    2,827,003       75,414,015  

Smart Metering Systems PLC

    80,110       919,670  

Smith & Nephew PLC

    322,432       4,133,950  

Smiths Group PLC

    146,990       2,774,023  

Softcat PLC

    57,235       976,441  

Spectris PLC

    44,759       1,702,437  

Spirax-Sarco Engineering PLC

    27,222       3,971,933  

Spire Healthcare Group PLC(a)(b)

    199,597       579,228  

Spirent Communications PLC

    279,150       960,186  

SSE PLC

    391,968       8,465,879  

SSP Group PLC(a)

    318,034       988,996  

St. James’s Place PLC

    192,002       2,884,075  

Standard Chartered PLC

    979,431       6,750,913  

Subsea 7 SA(c)

    105,271       948,763  

Supermarket Income Reit PLC

    369,203       580,416  

Synthomer PLC

    156,031       445,081  

Tate & Lyle PLC

    162,777       1,594,622  

Taylor Wimpey PLC

    1,365,307       2,125,071  

Telecom Plus PLC

    36,424       1,001,223  

Tesco PLC

    2,829,871       9,075,780  

THG PLC(a)

    275,011       229,316  

TP ICAP Group PLC

    298,304       432,297  

Trainline PLC(a)(b)

    199,450       962,331  

Travis Perkins PLC

    81,071       1,040,517  

Tritax Big Box REIT PLC

    761,858       1,832,967  

Ultra Electronics Holdings PLC

    32,387       1,383,074  

Unilever PLC

    941,676       45,862,340  

UNITE Group PLC (The)

    136,317       1,943,512  

United Utilities Group PLC

    255,130       3,389,794  

Vesuvius PLC

    92,311       404,474  

Victoria PLC(a)(c)

    40,673       185,119  

Victrex PLC

    33,891       798,235  

Virgin Money UK PLC

    528,715       922,163  

Vistry Group PLC

    97,875       1,103,338  

Vodafone Group PLC

    9,949,247       14,661,779  

Weir Group PLC (The)

    100,137       2,047,680  

WH Smith PLC(a)

    58,999       1,041,361  

Whitbread PLC

    81,007       2,578,438  

Wickes Group PLC

    186,702       309,899  

Workspace Group PLC

    63,998       459,987  

WPP PLC

    423,474       4,570,294  

YouGov PLC

    43,537       580,562  
   

 

 

 
      955,444,727  
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks — 98.8%
(Cost: $4,490,745,897)

          3,878,813,687  
   

 

 

 
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI Europe ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

 

 

Preferred Stocks

   
Germany — 0.6%            

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, Preference Shares, NVS

    22,562     $ 1,713,022  

Fuchs Petrolub SE, Preference Shares, NVS

    32,867       984,795  

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Preference Shares, NVS

    66,083       4,221,600  

Jungheinrich AG, Preference Shares, NVS

    21,352       581,191  

Porsche Automobil Holding SE, Preference Shares, NVS

    58,197       4,212,398  

Sartorius AG, Preference Shares, NVS

    9,450       4,226,978  

Sixt SE, Preference Shares, NVS

    5,987       422,374  

Volkswagen AG, Preference Shares, NVS

    69,726       9,858,548  
   

 

 

 
      26,220,906  
   

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks — 0.6%
(Cost: $35,886,814)

      26,220,906  
   

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments — 99.4%
(Cost: $4,526,632,711)

          3,905,034,593  
   

 

 

 

Short-Term Securities

   
Money Market Funds — 1.0%            

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares, 1.93%(e)(f)(g)

    38,759,243       38,755,367  
Security   Shares     Value  

 

 
Money Market Funds (continued)  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 1.81%(e)(f)

    390,000     $ 390,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Securities — 1.0%
(Cost: $39,139,791)

 

    39,145,367  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities — 100.4%
(Cost: $4,565,772,502)

 

    3,944,179,960  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.4)%

 

    (17,458,357
   

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

 

  $   3,926,721,603  
   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Non-income producing security.

(b) 

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

(c) 

All or a portion of this security is on loan.

(d) 

Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

(e) 

Affiliate of the Fund.

(f) 

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

(g) 

All or a portion of this security was purchased with the cash collateral from loaned securities.

 

    

Affiliates

Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended July 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

 

 
Affiliated Issuer  

Value at

07/31/21

   

Purchases

at Cost

   

Proceeds

from Sale

   

Net Realized

Gain (Loss)

   

Change in

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

   

Value at

07/31/22

   

Shares

Held at

07/31/22

    Income    

Capital

Gain

Distributions

from

Underlying

Funds

 

 

 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares

  $ 26,362,834     $ 12,412,896 (a)    $     $ (16,964   $ (3,399   $ 38,755,367       38,759,243     $ 743,639 (b)    $  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares

    640,000             (250,000 )(a)                  390,000       390,000       5,812        
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 
        $ (16,964   $ (3,399   $ 39,145,367       $ 749,451     $  
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Represents net amount purchased (sold).

 
  (b) 

All or a portion represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Futures Contracts

 

 

 
Description  

Number of

Contracts

    

Expiration

Date

    

Notional

Amount

(000)

    

Value/

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

 

 

 

Long Contracts

          

Euro STOXX 50 Index

    357        09/16/22      $ 13,580      $ 868,078  

FTSE 100 Index

    98        09/16/22        8,826        314,859  
          

 

 

 
           $ 1,182,937  
          

 

 

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

   iShares® Core MSCI Europe ETF

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

 

 
    

Commodity

Contracts

    

Credit

Contracts

    

Equity

Contracts

    

Foreign

Currency

Exchange

Contracts

    

Interest

Rate

Contracts

    

Other

Contracts

     Total  

 

 

Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments

                    

Futures contracts

                    

Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(a)

   $      $      $ 1,182,937      $      $      $      $ 1,182,937  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss).

 

For the period ended July 31, 2022, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

 

 
    

Commodity

Contracts

    

Credit

Contracts

    

Equity

Contracts

    

Foreign

Currency

Exchange

Contracts

    

Interest

Rate

Contracts

    

Other

Contracts

     Total  

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from

                    

Futures contracts

   $      $      $ (1,589,094    $      $      $      $ (1,589,094
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on

                    

Futures contracts

   $      $      $ 1,304,809      $      $      $      $ 1,304,809  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

 

 

Futures contracts

                                                                                                                                      

Average notional value of contracts — long

                     $ 27,740,326      

 

 

For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.

 

 

 
     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

 

 

Investments

           

Assets

           

Common Stocks

   $ 58,758,824      $ 3,819,615,974      $       438,889      $ 3,878,813,687  

Preferred Stocks

            26,220,906               26,220,906  

Money Market Funds

     39,145,367                      39,145,367  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $     97,904,191      $ 3,845,836,880      $ 438,889      $ 3,944,179,960  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments(a)

           

Assets

           

Futures Contracts

   $      $ 1,182,937      $      $ 1,182,937  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts. Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI International Developed Markets ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Common Stocks

   
Australia — 7.9%            

Abacus Property Group

    196,262     $ 405,424  

Adbri Ltd.

    174,808       311,737  

AGL Energy Ltd.

    263,558       1,552,276  

Allkem Ltd.(a)

    266,963       2,153,428  

ALS Ltd.

    227,940       1,872,170  

Altium Ltd.

    63,042       1,392,145  

Alumina Ltd.

    1,187,983       1,290,426  

AMP Ltd.(a)

    1,339,190       1,025,565  

Ampol Ltd.

    111,390       2,638,996  

Ansell Ltd.

    48,028       881,777  

APA Group

    469,931       3,853,129  

Appen Ltd.

    55,247       226,523  

ARB Corp. Ltd.

    38,235       897,834  

Aristocrat Leisure Ltd.

    233,342       5,821,428  

ASX Ltd.

    74,337       4,620,398  

Atlas Arteria Ltd.

    426,545       2,320,976  

Aurizon Holdings Ltd.

    603,715       1,708,692  

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd.

    1,072,960       17,340,386  

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd., New

    71,531       1,144,513  

Bank of Queensland Ltd.

    196,075       1,038,452  

Bapcor Ltd.

    165,086       774,032  

Beach Energy Ltd.(b)

    952,090       1,226,977  

Bega Cheese Ltd.

    215,254       526,630  

Bellevue Gold Ltd.(a)

    847,726       504,196  

Bendigo & Adelaide Bank Ltd.

    246,499       1,788,752  

BHP Group Ltd.

    1,939,846           53,084,576  

BlueScope Steel Ltd.

    217,559       2,555,530  

Boral Ltd.

    160,936       327,965  

BrainChip Holdings Ltd.(a)(b)

    931,556       715,536  

Brambles Ltd.

    553,119       4,451,890  

Breville Group Ltd.

    61,500       909,223  

BWP Trust

    266,755       803,827  

carsales.com Ltd.

    125,503       1,829,609  

Chalice Mining Ltd.(a)(b)

    205,978       705,613  

Challenger Ltd.

    208,023       1,027,584  

Charter Hall Group

    220,631       1,993,864  

Charter Hall Long Wale REIT

    420,034       1,347,202  

Charter Hall Retail REIT

    264,325       782,410  

Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd.

    1,060,480       2,043,004  

Cochlear Ltd.

    25,729       3,878,052  

Coles Group Ltd.

    505,487       6,657,434  

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

    650,905       46,225,581  

Computershare Ltd.

    243,573       4,303,201  

Corporate Travel Management Ltd.(a)

    64,689       862,660  

Credit Corp. Group Ltd.

    37,515       637,784  

Cromwell Property Group

    558,604       330,224  

CSL Ltd.

    184,345       37,535,772  

CSR Ltd.

    215,195       690,627  

De Grey Mining Ltd.(a)

    902,055       568,864  

Deterra Royalties Ltd.

    389,244       1,188,052  

Dexus

    415,707       2,793,553  

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd.

    19,867       1,015,797  

Downer EDI Ltd.

    297,543       1,158,381  

Eagers Automotive Ltd.

    96,296       851,299  

EML Payments Ltd.(a)(b)

    274,841       204,194  

Endeavour Group Ltd./Australia

    531,839       2,963,106  

Evolution Mining Ltd.

    674,362       1,245,734  

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd.(a)

    79,309       964,494  
Security   Shares     Value  
Australia (continued)            

Fortescue Metals Group Ltd.

    659,509     $ 8,486,930  

GDI Property Group Partnership

    234,740       161,394  

Glencore PLC

    3,886,512       22,027,580  

Gold Road Resources Ltd.

    852,746       833,531  

Goodman Group

    649,217       9,501,330  

GPT Group (The)

    775,361       2,494,491  

GrainCorp Ltd., Class A

    144,227       870,660  

Growthpoint Properties Australia Ltd.

    114,238       303,598  

Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd.

    239,977       700,286  

Healius Ltd.

    344,831       939,540  

IDP Education Ltd.(b)

    79,086       1,591,200  

IGO Ltd.

    279,840       2,192,780  

Iluka Resources Ltd.

    163,322       1,108,470  

Imugene Ltd.(a)

    2,854,837       496,949  

Incitec Pivot Ltd.

    871,022       2,219,228  

Ingenia Communities Group

    208,478       683,600  

Insignia Financial Ltd.

    320,055       696,318  

Insurance Australia Group Ltd.

    950,420       2,990,557  

InvoCare Ltd.

    79,142       613,953  

IPH Ltd.

    126,144       778,721  

IRESS Ltd.

    72,342       580,113  

JB Hi-Fi Ltd.

    53,224       1,575,985  

Lendlease Corp. Ltd.

    264,793       1,918,329  

Link Administration Holdings Ltd.

    218,772       674,499  

Liontown Resources Ltd.(a)

    943,078       885,884  

Lottery Corp. Ltd. (The)(a)

    1,033,366       3,277,939  

Lynas Rare Earths Ltd.(a)

    359,950       2,213,455  

Macquarie Group Ltd.

    142,062       18,181,573  

Magellan Financial Group Ltd.

    66,720       685,499  

Medibank Pvt Ltd.

    1,080,271       2,597,546  

Megaport Ltd.(a)

    95,335       654,564  

Mesoblast Ltd.(a)(b)

    346,877       227,632  

Metcash Ltd.

    369,835       1,078,046  

Mineral Resources Ltd.

    69,971       2,666,181  

Mirvac Group

    1,513,374       2,292,741  

Monadelphous Group Ltd.

    39,115       283,964  

Nanosonics Ltd.(a)(b)

    125,912       418,904  

National Australia Bank Ltd.

    1,237,195           26,719,092  

National Storage REIT

    896,843       1,568,234  

Newcrest Mining Ltd.

    315,258       4,248,498  

NEXTDC Ltd.(a)

    167,328       1,392,929  

nib holdings Ltd.

    217,401       1,111,802  

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Ltd.

    478,496       698,111  

Northern Star Resources Ltd.

    487,441       2,678,795  

Novonix Ltd.(a)

    278,275       562,617  

Orica Ltd.

    176,712       2,094,431  

Origin Energy Ltd.

    774,736       3,252,624  

Orora Ltd.

    384,779       963,156  

OZ Minerals Ltd.

    158,278       2,113,841  

Pendal Group Ltd.

    170,251       576,593  

Perpetual Ltd.

    27,347       583,696  

Perseus Mining Ltd.

    956,447       1,135,132  

Pilbara Minerals Ltd.(a)

    1,074,703       2,119,025  

PointsBet Holdings Ltd.(a)

    110,724       250,925  

PolyNovo Ltd.(a)(b)

    449,728       519,721  

Premier Investments Ltd.

    41,212       612,973  

Pro Medicus Ltd.

    28,574       1,000,915  

Qantas Airways Ltd.(a)

    401,611       1,294,131  

QBE Insurance Group Ltd.

    581,849       4,704,670  

Qube Holdings Ltd.

    547,656       1,065,263  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI International Developed Markets ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Australia (continued)            

Ramelius Resources Ltd.

    738,292     $ 559,384  

Ramsay Health Care Ltd.

    75,067       3,708,442  

REA Group Ltd.

    22,854       2,016,279  

Reece Ltd.

    106,886       1,154,403  

Regis Resources Ltd.

    283,062       350,702  

Reliance Worldwide Corp. Ltd.

    350,311       1,094,500  

Rio Tinto Ltd.

    141,910       9,832,170  

Rio Tinto PLC

    429,505       25,928,992  

Sandfire Resources Ltd.

    190,946       616,212  

Santos Ltd.

    1,398,583       7,270,366  

Scentre Group

    2,031,539       4,163,116  

SEEK Ltd.

    132,651       2,148,566  

Seven Group Holdings Ltd.

    82,503       1,022,199  

Shopping Centres Australasia Property Group

    599,527       1,251,197  

Sierra Rutile Holdings Ltd.(a)

    163,322       36,516  

Silver Lake Resources Ltd.(a)

    832,686       841,934  

Sims Ltd.

    83,532       868,649  

Sonic Healthcare Ltd.

    189,225       4,556,824  

South32 Ltd.

    1,931,145       5,263,556  

Southern Cross Media Group Ltd.(b)

    118,276       99,295  

St. Barbara Ltd.

    276,015       217,627  

Star Entertainment Grp Ltd. (The)(a)

    367,389       796,004  

Steadfast Group Ltd.

    634,887       2,380,217  

Stockland

    937,195       2,539,505  

Suncorp Group Ltd.

    490,708       3,875,262  

Tabcorp Holdings Ltd.

    1,021,628       712,666  

Technology One Ltd.

    139,315       1,155,934  

Telstra Corp. Ltd.

    1,622,794       4,435,111  

Transurban Group

    1,193,196       12,196,477  

Treasury Wine Estates Ltd.

    284,256       2,450,297  

United Malt Grp Ltd.

    391,038       1,009,867  

Vicinity Centres

    1,438,506       2,104,815  

Viva Energy Group Ltd.(c)

    522,109       980,818  

Washington H Soul Pattinson & Co. Ltd.

    75,220       1,361,832  

Waypoint REIT Ltd.

    699,196       1,287,985  

Webjet Ltd.(a)

    216,682       789,503  

Wesfarmers Ltd.

    426,577       13,977,014  

Westpac Banking Corp.

    1,331,661       20,165,531  

Whitehaven Coal Ltd.

    378,922       1,668,348  

WiseTech Global Ltd.

    57,024       2,019,483  

Woodside Energy Group Ltd.

    728,644       16,453,130  

Woolworths Group Ltd.

    456,520       12,010,622  

Worley Ltd.

    150,319       1,517,064  

Zip Co. Ltd.(a)(b)

    214,010       172,918  
   

 

 

 
          584,201,980  
Austria — 0.3%            

ams-OSRAM AG(a)

    115,458       953,054  

ANDRITZ AG

    18,898       884,234  

BAWAG Group AG(c)

    26,264       1,212,602  

CA Immobilien Anlagen AG

    19,537       637,685  

Erste Group Bank AG

    134,885       3,419,695  

IMMOFINANZ AG(b)

    18,795       287,181  

Kontron AG(b)

    17,291       257,644  

Lenzing AG

    5,144       415,112  

Oesterreichische Post AG(b)

    14,108       406,548  

OMV AG

    65,520       2,790,492  

Raiffeisen Bank International AG

    78,338       949,046  

S IMMO AG

    23,700       552,802  

Schoeller-Bleckmann Oilfield Equipment AG

    11,910       681,004  

Telekom Austria AG

    56,323       348,268  
Security   Shares     Value  
Austria (continued)            

UNIQA Insurance Group AG

    61,179     $ 419,143  

Verbund AG

    29,764       3,273,013  

Vienna Insurance Group AG Wiener Versicherung Gruppe

    15,392       353,374  

voestalpine AG

    42,278       951,958  

Wienerberger AG

    57,037       1,312,849  
   

 

 

 
      20,105,704  
Belgium — 0.8%            

Ackermans & van Haaren NV

    10,998       1,616,724  

Aedifica SA

    9,058       940,450  

Ageas SA/NV

    60,928       2,659,220  

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV

    325,957       17,460,797  

Barco NV

    33,547       878,977  

Bekaert SA

    15,475       548,085  

bpost SA

    52,590       330,051  

Cofinimmo SA

    10,462       1,177,383  

D’ieteren Group

    9,688       1,590,054  

Dredging Environmental & Marine Engineering NV(a)

    3,830       442,803  

Elia Group SA/NV

    13,556       2,057,960  

Etablissements Franz Colruyt NV

    20,135       556,250  

Euronav NV

    88,930       1,214,230  

Fagron

    32,156       490,469  

Galapagos NV(a)

    20,356       1,032,742  

Gimv NV

    11,139       601,389  

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA

    39,533       3,499,266  

KBC Ancora

    17,999       630,415  

KBC Group NV

    94,279       4,938,048  

Kinepolis Group NV(a)

    5,588       275,224  

Melexis NV

    10,271       881,281  

Montea NV

    5,214       527,279  

Ontex Group NV(a)

    28,845       188,591  

Proximus SADP

    29,989       415,557  

Retail Estates NV

    5,838       412,187  

Shurgard Self Storage SA

    13,360       689,123  

Sofina SA

    4,334       1,014,976  

Solvay SA

    28,630       2,514,657  

Telenet Group Holding NV

    15,784       252,438  

UCB SA

    48,963       3,825,907  

Umicore SA

    81,622       2,956,542  

VGP NV

    6,336       1,112,830  

Warehouses De Pauw CVA

    51,494       1,750,497  
   

 

 

 
          59,482,402  
Canada — 11.2%            

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.

    178,670       7,682,301  

Air Canada(a)(b)

    89,271       1,212,309  

Alamos Gold Inc., Class A

    56,872       449,451  

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.

    281,630       3,938,927  

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.

    329,933       14,740,125  

Allied Properties REIT

    43,363       1,157,092  

AltaGas Ltd.

    133,925       2,983,781  

Altus Group Ltd.

    15,533       637,671  

ARC Resources Ltd.

    331,667       4,651,705  

Aritzia Inc.(a)

    37,026       1,168,131  

Atco Ltd., Class I, NVS

    27,128       1,002,669  

ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc.(a)

    33,685       1,066,672  

Aurora Cannabis Inc.(a)(b)

    138,729       196,087  

B2Gold Corp.(b)

    444,056       1,553,528  

Badger Infrastructure Solutions Ltd.

    26,173       628,087  

Ballard Power Systems Inc.(a)(b)

    102,635       823,933  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI International Developed Markets ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Canada (continued)            

Bank of Montreal

    246,897     $ 24,613,542  

Bank of Nova Scotia (The)

    459,886       28,015,858  

Barrick Gold Corp.

    674,697       10,632,451  

Bausch Health Companies Inc.(a)

    111,249       512,568  

Baytex Energy Corp.(a)(b)

    316,072       1,698,157  

BCE Inc.

    8,711       440,125  

BlackBerry Ltd.(a)(b)

    185,897       1,142,485  

Boardwalk REIT

    24,888       949,225  

Bombardier Inc., Class B(a)

    43,766       731,740  

Boralex Inc., Class A

    30,411       1,103,350  

Boyd Group Services Inc.(b)

    7,053       886,754  

Brookfield Asset Management Inc., Class A

    546,716           27,127,668  

Brookfield Asset Management Reinsurance Partners Ltd., Class A

    19,689       981,413  

Brookfield Infrastructure Corp., Class A

    40,405       1,849,943  

Brookfield Renewable Corp., Class A

    49,671       1,943,319  

BRP Inc.

    15,092       1,147,914  

CAE Inc.(a)

    130,343       3,448,534  

Cameco Corp.

    167,296       4,308,635  

Canada Goose Holdings Inc.(a)

    26,248       514,486  

Canadian Apartment Properties REIT

    20,748       785,979  

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

    342,257       17,313,973  

Canadian National Railway Co.

    227,153       28,777,503  

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.

    456,819       25,224,842  

Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.

    360,070       28,391,135  

Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd., Class A, NVS

    25,227       3,240,868  

Canadian Utilities Ltd., Class A, NVS

    21,204       686,350  

Canadian Western Bank

    55,339       1,117,973  

Canfor Corp.(a)

    28,163       599,306  

Canopy Growth Corp.(a)(b)

    149,074       394,644  

Capital Power Corp.

    39,005       1,502,875  

CCL Industries Inc., Class B, NVS

    65,566       3,293,788  

Cenovus Energy Inc.

    566,377       10,791,924  

Centerra Gold Inc.(b)

    88,282       549,457  

CGI Inc.(a)

    86,485       7,415,605  

Choice Properties REIT

    106,532       1,187,155  

CI Financial Corp.

    88,710       1,022,498  

Cineplex Inc.(a)

    35,070       307,278  

Cogeco Communications Inc.

    7,079       458,224  

Colliers International Group Inc.

    13,035       1,627,861  

Constellation Software Inc.

    8,179       13,913,402  

Converge Technology Solutions Corp.(a)

    141,920       658,315  

Crescent Point Energy Corp.

    264,165       2,089,720  

Crombie REIT(b)

    41,592       538,840  

Cronos Group Inc.(a)

    119,422       379,562  

Descartes Systems Group Inc. (The)(a)

    30,351       2,096,638  

Dollarama Inc.

    119,883       7,265,721  

Dream Industrial REIT

    122,252       1,204,811  

Dream Office REIT

    24,512       391,066  

Dye & Durham Ltd.

    38,948       573,628  

ECN Capital Corp.

    193,169       902,074  

Eldorado Gold Corp.(a)

    81,665       501,896  

Element Fleet Management Corp.

    178,185       2,045,464  

Emera Inc.

    101,513       4,812,662  

Empire Co. Ltd., Class A, NVS

    77,875       2,363,221  

Enbridge Inc.

    784,481       35,231,348  

Enerplus Corp.(b)

    96,203       1,342,507  

Enghouse Systems Ltd.(b)

    17,237       441,508  

Equinox Gold Corp.(a)

    141,802       633,406  

ERO Copper Corp.(a)

    48,045       475,366  
Security   Shares     Value  
Canada (continued)            

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd.

    10,406     $ 5,605,450  

Finning International Inc.

    78,146       1,708,710  

First Majestic Silver Corp.

    110,038       842,976  

First Quantum Minerals Ltd.

    247,982       4,531,474  

FirstService Corp.

    18,833       2,519,450  

Fortis Inc.

    176,649       8,344,460  

Franco-Nevada Corp.

    72,332       9,261,862  

George Weston Ltd.

    32,516       3,880,946  

GFL Environmental Inc.

    76,605       2,120,090  

Gibson Energy Inc.

    66,876       1,374,547  

Gildan Activewear Inc.

    86,522       2,535,762  

goeasy Ltd.

    12,144       1,061,764  

Granite REIT

    16,282       1,027,106  

Great-West Lifeco Inc.

    108,337           2,632,812  

H&R Real Estate Investment Trust

    74,077       780,367  

Home Capital Group Inc.

    19,072       389,319  

Hudbay Minerals Inc.

    95,910       369,245  

Hut 8 Mining Corp.(a)(b)

    65,161       138,916  

Hydro One Ltd.(c)

    141,494       3,950,186  

iA Financial Corp. Inc.

    52,999       2,916,176  

IAMGOLD Corp.(a)

    171,216       282,118  

IGM Financial Inc.

    21,154       614,194  

Imperial Oil Ltd.

    91,308       4,375,910  

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc.

    59,354       891,782  

Intact Financial Corp.

    68,604       10,211,177  

Interfor Corp.(a)

    35,635       879,918  

InterRent REIT

    37,849       396,062  

Ivanhoe Mines Ltd., Class A(a)

    241,150       1,499,007  

Keyera Corp.

    101,740       2,636,953  

Killam Apartment REIT

    51,093       717,788  

Kinaxis Inc.(a)

    10,293       1,230,450  

Kinross Gold Corp.

    494,321       1,694,638  

Knight Therapeutics Inc.(a)

    83,613       378,056  

Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corp.

    30,174       666,842  

Laurentian Bank of Canada

    14,701       479,759  

LifeWorks Inc.

    29,947       738,531  

Lightspeed Commerce Inc.(a)

    59,772       1,282,679  

Linamar Corp.

    23,932       1,091,055  

Lithium Americas Corp.(a)(b)

    54,271       1,378,654  

Loblaw Companies Ltd.

    66,628       6,065,227  

Lundin Mining Corp.

    292,297       1,648,030  

MAG Silver Corp.(a)

    47,338       659,860  

Magna International Inc.

    112,659       7,193,883  

Manulife Financial Corp.

    746,778       13,669,498  

Maple Leaf Foods Inc.(b)

    38,570       818,357  

MEG Energy Corp.(a)

    136,108       1,873,870  

Methanex Corp.

    30,098       1,119,729  

Metro Inc.

    99,737       5,522,901  

MTY Food Group Inc.

    12,797       577,117  

National Bank of Canada(b)

    130,486       9,155,572  

NexGen Energy Ltd.(a)(b)

    258,816       1,127,791  

NFI Group Inc.(b)

    25,091       270,200  

North West Co. Inc. (The)

    29,093       783,356  

Northland Power Inc.

    100,950       3,309,423  

NorthWest Healthcare Properties REIT

    116,602       1,197,389  

Novagold Resources Inc.(a)

    106,115       517,088  

Nutrien Ltd.

    214,668       18,376,406  

Nuvei Corp.(a)(c)

    29,398       1,027,570  

OceanaGold Corp.(a)

    330,996       602,257  

Onex Corp.

    33,953       1,814,645  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI International Developed Markets ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Canada (continued)            

Open Text Corp.

    115,836     $ 4,738,190  

Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd.

    67,252       704,267  

Pan American Silver Corp.

    96,764       1,969,208  

Parex Resources Inc.

    76,656       1,427,105  

Parkland Corp.

    68,200       1,913,573  

Pason Systems Inc.

    77,944       936,144  

Pembina Pipeline Corp.

    232,857       8,890,226  

Power Corp. of Canada

    223,089       6,062,627  

PrairieSky Royalty Ltd.(b)

    138,130       2,026,834  

Premium Brands Holdings Corp.

    12,310       989,087  

Primo Water Corp.

    92,741       1,223,945  

Prinmaris REIT

    63,249       654,445  

Quebecor Inc., Class B

    67,180       1,492,539  

Real Matters Inc.(a)

    35,858       164,652  

Restaurant Brands International Inc.

    108,818       5,833,709  

Richelieu Hardware Ltd.(b)

    22,704       687,033  

RioCan REIT

    62,945       1,010,128  

Ritchie Bros Auctioneers Inc.

    47,789       3,444,555  

Rogers Communications Inc., Class B, NVS

    146,338       6,727,514  

Royal Bank of Canada

    548,481           53,479,616  

Russel Metals Inc.(b)

    41,887       900,184  

Sandstorm Gold Ltd.

    85,330       507,762  

Saputo Inc.

    101,985       2,519,063  

Seabridge Gold Inc.(a)

    60,885       835,383  

Shaw Communications Inc., Class B, NVS

    187,157       5,062,761  

Shopify Inc., Class A(a)

    444,687       15,491,380  

Sienna Senior Living Inc.

    84,031       891,133  

SilverCrest Metals Inc.(a)

    118,275       807,250  

SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trust

    55,674       1,270,387  

SNC-Lavalin Group Inc.(b)

    51,684       966,237  

Spin Master Corp.(a)(c)

    16,133       601,326  

SSR Mining Inc.

    79,883       1,316,880  

Stantec Inc.

    34,066       1,681,020  

Stella-Jones Inc.

    20,388       605,168  

Summit Industrial Income REIT

    90,583       1,317,841  

Sun Life Financial Inc.

    221,939       10,305,332  

Suncor Energy Inc.

    567,615       19,264,026  

Superior Plus Corp.

    69,199       625,225  

TC Energy Corp.

    378,311       20,168,906  

Teck Resources Ltd., Class B

    198,919       5,848,503  

TELUS Corp.

    178,004       4,097,894  

TFI International Inc.

    34,997       3,495,464  

Thomson Reuters Corp.

    62,772       7,048,523  

TMX Group Ltd.

    24,528       2,516,679  

Torex Gold Resources Inc.(a)

    35,956       273,766  

Toromont Industries Ltd.

    37,495       3,157,890  

Toronto-Dominion Bank (The)

    691,390       44,910,250  

Tourmaline Oil Corp.

    136,466       8,549,972  

TransAlta Corp.

    92,947       1,064,076  

TransAlta Renewables Inc.

    48,417       676,034  

Transcontinental Inc., Class A

    23,578       299,017  

Tricon Residential Inc.

    113,633       1,235,228  

Vermilion Energy Inc.

    56,951       1,472,529  

Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd.(a)

    90,146       725,082  

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.

    23,422       2,192,857  

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.

    168,555       5,783,692  

Whitecap Resources Inc.

    368,476       2,817,055  

Winpak Ltd.(b)

    14,872       538,762  

WSP Global Inc.

    48,935       5,904,071  
Security   Shares     Value  
Canada (continued)            

Yamana Gold Inc.

    466,163     $ 2,227,885  
   

 

 

 
          827,606,279  
Denmark — 2.4%            

ALK-Abello A/S(a)

    55,794       1,113,968  

Ambu A/S, Class B(b)

    62,501       710,588  

AP Moller - Maersk A/S, Class A

    1,156       3,096,895  

AP Moller - Maersk A/S, Class B, NVS

    2,091       5,709,127  

Bavarian Nordic A/S(a)(b)

    33,924       1,682,171  

Carlsberg A/S, Class B

    38,903       5,031,787  

Chemometec A/S

    13,760       1,643,664  

Chr Hansen Holding A/S

    40,709       2,664,518  

Coloplast A/S, Class B

    47,741       5,587,555  

Danske Bank A/S

    267,771       3,744,589  

Demant A/S(a)

    47,742       1,818,766  

Dfds A/S

    14,733       528,010  

Drilling Co. of 1972 A/S (The)(a)

    14,117       669,964  

DSV A/S

    76,984       12,971,873  

FLSmidth & Co. A/S

    28,800       791,057  

Genmab A/S(a)

    26,635       9,477,263  

GN Store Nord A/S

    57,506       2,002,595  

H Lundbeck A/S

    133,187       658,292  

H Lundbeck A/S, Class A(a)

    33,255       158,545  

ISS A/S(a)

    69,627       1,216,839  

Jyske Bank A/S, Registered(a)

    21,905       1,146,432  

Netcompany Group A/S(a)(c)

    17,593       986,568  

NKT A/S(a)

    30,391       1,557,088  

Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B

    651,698       75,905,712  

Novozymes A/S, Class B

    81,358       5,197,170  

Orsted A/S(c)

    74,498       8,672,806  

Pandora A/S

    40,112       2,979,989  

Ringkjoebing Landbobank A/S

    10,281       1,154,483  

Rockwool A/S, Class B

    2,828       700,776  

Royal Unibrew A/S

    23,340       1,990,519  

Schouw & Co. A/S

    6,222       463,265  

SimCorp A/S

    17,153       1,280,270  

Sydbank A/S

    35,570       1,092,321  

Topdanmark A/S

    18,851       918,791  

Tryg A/S

    100,620       2,294,271  

Vestas Wind Systems A/S

    405,047       10,646,144  

Zealand Pharma A/S(a)(b)

    21,340       384,877  
   

 

 

 
      178,649,548  
Finland — 1.1%            

Cargotec OYJ, Class B

    12,966       458,566  

Citycon OYJ

    31,697       225,520  

Elisa OYJ

    54,609       3,020,155  

Fortum OYJ

    182,349       2,046,738  

Huhtamaki OYJ

    48,976       1,909,014  

Kemira OYJ

    47,237       599,778  

Kesko OYJ, Class B

    115,487       2,856,359  

Kojamo OYJ

    54,174       966,429  

Kone OYJ, Class B

    121,582       5,556,471  

Konecranes OYJ

    24,311       652,722  

Metsa Board OYJ, Class B

    83,174       741,478  

Metso Outotec OYJ

    278,571       2,302,861  

Neste OYJ

    166,895       8,581,955  

Nokia OYJ

    2,105,466       10,966,488  

Nokian Renkaat OYJ(b)

    64,363       761,271  

Nordea Bank Abp

    1,246,839       12,293,789  

Orion OYJ, Class B

    45,724       2,182,749  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI International Developed Markets ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Finland (continued)            

Outokumpu OYJ

    159,768     $ 703,427  

QT Group OYJ(a)(b)

    10,109       817,420  

Sampo OYJ, Class A

    185,732       8,024,130  

Stora Enso OYJ, Class R

    226,512       3,503,164  

TietoEVRY Oyj

    40,744       1,108,233  

UPM-Kymmene OYJ

    208,277       6,600,248  

Uponor OYJ

    26,156       393,785  

Valmet OYJ

    52,377       1,457,514  

Wartsila OYJ Abp

    151,323       1,329,604  

YIT OYJ(b)

    62,726       213,370  
   

 

 

 
          80,273,238  
France — 8.8%            

ABC arbitrage

    30,524       218,379  

Accor SA(a)

    70,896       1,839,674  

Aeroports de Paris(a)

    11,409       1,576,402  

Air France-KLM(a)(b)

    423,756       584,289  

Air Liquide SA

    199,564       27,436,531  

Airbus SE

    226,515       24,423,229  

ALD SA(c)

    73,832       874,616  

Alstom SA(b)

    123,408       2,932,877  

Alten SA

    14,168       1,918,914  

Amundi SA(c)

    21,399       1,161,855  

APERAM SA

    16,799       547,719  

ArcelorMittal SA

    239,939       5,920,239  

Arkema SA

    25,658       2,430,725  

Atos SE(a)

    35,962       443,358  

AXA SA

    739,644       17,043,254  

BioMerieux

    17,596       1,904,544  

BNP Paribas SA

    425,653       20,110,950  

Bollore SE

    363,834       1,836,947  

Bouygues SA(b)

    88,738       2,682,526  

Bureau Veritas SA

    118,171       3,259,228  

Capgemini SE

    64,477       12,298,138  

Carrefour SA

    245,134       4,177,584  

Casino Guichard Perrachon SA(a)(b)

    28,110       330,967  

CGG SA(a)(b)

    417,985       373,328  

Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin SCA

    266,670       7,462,644  

Cie. de Saint-Gobain

    198,839       9,271,827  

Cie. Plastic Omnium SA

    41,178       770,168  

Coface SA(a)

    54,470       570,456  

Covivio

    21,131       1,336,400  

Credit Agricole SA

    467,464       4,307,133  

Danone SA

    247,717       13,658,906  

Dassault Aviation SA

    10,218       1,461,405  

Dassault Systemes SE

    259,240       11,119,237  

Edenred

    101,134       5,191,259  

Eiffage SA(b)

    29,207       2,740,755  

Electricite de France SA

    225,300       2,736,099  

Elior Group SA(a)(c)

    119,008       386,739  

Elis SA

    85,525       1,276,533  

Engie SA

    701,472       8,678,849  

Esker SA

    3,673       551,726  

EssilorLuxottica SA

    112,119       17,578,279  

Eurazeo SE

    11,597       828,345  

Euroapi SA(a)

    37,977       640,670  

Eurofins Scientific SE

    51,708       4,031,071  

Eutelsat Communications SA

    85,841       653,226  

Faurecia SE(a)(b)

    65,829       1,189,859  

Fnac Darty SA

    15,728       630,892  

Gaztransport Et Technigaz SA

    10,400       1,434,410  
Security   Shares     Value  
France (continued)            

Gecina SA

    17,747     $ 1,819,610  

Getlink SE

    166,695       3,336,288  

Hermes International

    12,197       16,733,599  

ICADE

    10,377       519,541  

Imerys SA

    16,896       572,545  

Ipsen SA

    16,633       1,682,547  

IPSOS

    25,806       1,322,704  

JCDecaux SA(a)

    48,323       779,281  

Kering SA

    28,752       16,460,260  

Klepierre SA

    86,714       1,926,789  

Korian SA

    24,811       367,111  

La Francaise des Jeux SAEM(c)

    37,927       1,354,677  

Legrand SA

    103,351       8,461,204  

L’Oreal SA

    91,631       34,641,770  

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE

    106,711           74,095,209  

Maisons du Monde SA(c)

    15,797       168,846  

Neoen SA(b)(c)

    25,595       1,125,695  

Nexans SA

    13,491       1,295,738  

Nexity SA

    13,855       340,482  

Orange SA

    745,769       7,620,589  

Orpea SA(a)(b)

    23,466       584,284  

Pernod Ricard SA

    80,537       15,821,038  

Publicis Groupe SA

    88,912       4,731,482  

Remy Cointreau SA

    9,249       1,827,206  

Renault SA(a)

    78,662       2,325,593  

Rexel SA

    83,862       1,490,433  

Rubis SCA

    40,732       995,540  

Safran SA

    131,603       14,465,213  

Sanofi

    435,326       43,259,877  

Sartorius Stedim Biotech

    10,861       4,344,828  

Schneider Electric SE

    207,946       28,759,728  

SCOR SE

    45,073       793,173  

SEB SA

    9,981       840,305  

SES SA

    149,747       1,130,103  

Societe BIC SA

    15,634       883,371  

Societe Generale SA

    311,153       6,971,816  

Sodexo SA

    35,731       2,903,272  

SOITEC(a)

    10,900       1,744,728  

Solutions 30 SE(a)

    68,977       234,730  

Sopra Steria Group SACA

    4,301       716,680  

SPIE SA

    63,010       1,513,181  

Teleperformance

    22,899       7,657,447  

Thales SA

    41,663       5,181,194  

TotalEnergies SE

    958,552       48,960,300  

Trigano SA

    5,595       547,446  

Ubisoft Entertainment SA(a)

    37,938       1,615,188  

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield(a)

    47,210       2,680,807  

Valeo

    88,526       1,901,541  

Valneva SE(a)(b)

    42,499       422,677  

Veolia Environnement SA

    261,891       6,550,114  

Verallia SA(c)

    30,482       780,237  

Vinci SA

    203,995       19,554,704  

Virbac SA

    2,361       872,048  

Vivendi SE

    282,333       2,680,281  

Wendel SE

    12,364       1,137,978  

Worldline SA/France(a)(c)

    96,276       4,249,442  
   

 

 

 
      650,585,631  
Germany — 5.9%            

Aareal Bank AG(a)

    29,947       973,313  

adidas AG

    65,143       11,269,184  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI International Developed Markets ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Germany (continued)            

ADLER Group SA(a)(b)(c)

    32,830     $ 116,440  

AIXTRON SE

    45,637       1,179,847  

Allianz SE, Registered

    156,643       28,447,322  

Amadeus Fire AG

    4,600       513,956  

Aroundtown SA

    390,865       1,253,518  

AURELIUS Equity Opportunities SE & Co. KGaA

    14,637       349,159  

Aurubis AG

    15,825       1,142,519  

BASF SE

    347,257       15,475,569  

Bayer AG, Registered

    379,695           22,147,699  

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

    129,462       10,578,771  

Bechtle AG

    25,568       1,182,619  

Beiersdorf AG

    38,023       3,921,111  

Brenntag SE

    60,176       4,227,068  

CANCOM SE

    14,306       489,048  

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG, Bearer

    16,810       2,453,248  

Ceconomy AG

    61,530       124,096  

Commerzbank AG(a)

    428,391       2,934,962  

CompuGroup Medical SE & Co. KgaA

    10,571       458,235  

Continental AG

    43,514       3,099,987  

Covestro AG(c)

    70,152       2,365,903  

CTS Eventim AG & Co. KGaA(a)

    27,601       1,520,353  

Daimler Truck Holding AG(a)

    174,841       4,777,523  

Delivery Hero SE(a)(c)

    67,761       3,269,221  

Dermapharm Holding SE

    9,141       514,990  

Deutsche Bank AG, Registered

    798,954       6,988,412  

Deutsche Boerse AG

    73,896       12,899,677  

Deutsche Euroshop(d)

    21,810       479,254  

Deutsche Lufthansa AG, Registered(a)(b)

    265,432       1,633,960  

Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG(c)

    83,767       774,287  

Deutsche Post AG, Registered

    373,567       14,920,215  

Deutsche Telekom AG, Registered

    1,241,108       23,579,780  

Duerr AG

    21,588       536,736  

E.ON SE

    873,114       7,848,509  

Eckert & Ziegler Strahlen- und Medizintechnik AG

    9,592       425,336  

Encavis AG

    43,993       962,689  

Evonik Industries AG

    81,444       1,737,175  

Evotec SE(a)

    66,859       1,737,077  

Fielmann AG

    10,401       420,432  

flatexDEGIRO AG(a)

    43,139       438,776  

Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide(a)

    14,411       659,053  

Freenet AG

    68,171       1,605,198  

Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA

    78,013       2,892,213  

Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA

    162,174       4,149,863  

GEA Group AG

    72,022       2,688,407  

Gerresheimer AG

    12,941       777,306  

Grand City Properties SA

    36,403       496,489  

GRENKE AG

    9,837       258,301  

Hamborner REIT AG

    102,297       900,050  

Hannover Rueck SE

    20,326       2,883,183  

HeidelbergCement AG

    54,099       2,755,641  

HelloFresh SE(a)

    61,103       1,688,870  

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

    49,735       3,136,030  

HOCHTIEF AG

    11,492       616,828  

Hugo Boss AG

    29,045       1,716,338  

Hypoport SE(a)

    1,287       267,505  

Infineon Technologies AG

    511,190       14,019,112  

Jenoptik AG

    26,016       630,116  

K+S AG, Registered

    78,451       1,654,235  

KION Group AG

    29,748       1,356,884  

Knorr-Bremse AG

    26,930       1,604,369  
Security   Shares     Value  
Germany (continued)            

Krones AG

    6,577     $ 573,055  

LANXESS AG

    32,532       1,196,390  

LEG Immobilien SE

    27,200       2,470,991  

Mercedes-Benz Group AG

    308,020       18,165,166  

Merck KGaA

    51,287       9,768,154  

METRO AG(a)

    52,720       428,461  

MorphoSys AG(a)

    30,642       681,280  

MTU Aero Engines AG

    21,215       4,101,143  

Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG in Muenchen, Registered

    53,860       12,210,385  

Nagarro SE(a)

    6,816       799,364  

Nemetschek SE

    26,232       1,756,142  

Nordex SE(a)

    51,903       504,326  

Norma Group SE

    11,828       220,663  

PATRIZIA AG

    16,106       207,739  

Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG

    1,635       258,511  

ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE

    88,237       754,666  

Puma SE

    42,140       2,845,451  

QIAGEN NV(a)

    90,924       4,556,817  

Rational AG

    1,552       1,081,814  

Rheinmetall AG

    17,189       3,152,068  

RWE AG

    263,560       10,842,317  

SAP SE

    401,304       37,430,711  

Scout24 SE(c)

    33,703       1,926,749  

Siemens AG, Registered

    291,315       32,494,429  

Siemens Healthineers AG(c)

    113,977       5,840,595  

Siltronic AG

    9,515       772,507  

Sirius Real Estate Ltd.

    792,096       921,993  

Sixt SE

    7,898       964,201  

Software AG

    22,030       595,173  

Stabilus SE

    10,047       566,229  

Stroeer SE & Co. KGaA

    21,767       952,040  

Suedzucker AG

    70,223       990,661  

Symrise AG

    51,954       6,062,284  

TAG Immobilien AG

    44,490       492,694  

TeamViewer AG(a)(c)

    68,754       715,844  

Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG

    522,315       1,388,642  

thyssenkrupp AG(a)

    185,725       1,147,052  

TUI AG(a)(b)

    453,539       732,846  

Uniper SE

    46,326       309,522  

United Internet AG, Registered

    41,620       1,096,319  

Varta AG(b)

    9,582       780,017  

Vitesco Technologies Group AG(a)

    12,609       685,792  

Volkswagen AG

    12,674       2,510,309  

Vonovia SE

    268,935       8,960,858  

Zalando SE(a)(c)

    88,257       2,484,710  
   

 

 

 
          434,321,047  
Hong Kong — 2.6%            

AIA Group Ltd.

    4,665,200       46,869,601  

ASMPT Ltd.

    125,400       999,141  

Bank of East Asia Ltd. (The)

    757,600       962,881  

BOC Hong Kong Holdings Ltd.

    1,504,000       5,440,441  

Budweiser Brewing Co. APAC Ltd.(c)

    682,000       1,888,414  

Cafe de Coral Holdings Ltd.

    136,000       207,532  

Champion REIT

    1,104,000       486,914  

Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Ltd.

    886,600       1,753,480  

CITIC Telecom International Holdings Ltd.

    2,127,000       709,332  

CK Asset Holdings Ltd.

    799,500       5,660,242  

CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd.

    996,000       6,606,744  

CK Infrastructure Holdings Ltd.

    287,000       1,799,712  
 

 

 

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iShares® Core MSCI International Developed Markets ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Hong Kong (continued)            

CLP Holdings Ltd.

    579,500     $ 4,913,910  

Comba Telecom Systems Holdings Ltd.(a)

    1,854,000       335,161  

Dah Sing Financial Holdings Ltd.

    122,000       320,378  

ESR Group Ltd.(a)(c)

    893,600       2,323,741  

Futu Holdings Ltd., ADR(a)

    25,812       1,073,779  

Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd.

    854,000       5,080,508  

Haitong International Securities Group Ltd.(b)

    1,037,300       124,172  

Hang Lung Group Ltd.(b)

    300,000       541,088  

Hang Lung Properties Ltd.

    799,000       1,457,771  

Hang Seng Bank Ltd.(b)

    301,800       4,868,220  

Health and Happiness H&H International Holdings Ltd.(b)

    133,000       159,935  

Henderson Land Development Co. Ltd.

    622,572       2,167,264  

HK Electric Investments & HK Electric Investments Ltd., Class SS

    935,000       845,679  

HKBN Ltd.

    534,000       593,190  

HKT Trust & HKT Ltd., Class SS

    1,575,000       2,206,756  

Hong Kong & China Gas Co. Ltd.(b)

    4,331,482       4,574,617  

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd.

    453,400       20,806,723  

Hong Kong Technology Venture Co. Ltd.

    340,000       211,954  

Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd.(b)

    471,300       2,449,846  

Hysan Development Co. Ltd.

    217,000       665,232  

Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd.

    83,000       4,383,712  

Johnson Electric Holdings Ltd.

    145,000       185,415  

K Wah International Holdings Ltd.

    768,000       285,548  

Kerry Logistics Network Ltd.

    190,898       383,195  

Kerry Properties Ltd.

    360,500       867,051  

Link REIT

    822,200       6,885,373  

Luk Fook Holdings International Ltd.

    182,000       444,377  

Man Wah Holdings Ltd.

    820,000       641,897  

Melco International Development Ltd.(a)(b)

    371,000       251,612  

Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd., ADR(a)

    111,792       575,729  

MTR Corp. Ltd.

    529,000       2,801,322  

New World Development Co. Ltd.

    658,000       2,200,284  

NWS Holdings Ltd.

    1,060,000       1,051,318  

Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd.

    1,968,000       941,168  

PCCW Ltd.

    3,037,000       1,625,426  

Power Assets Holdings Ltd.

    531,000       3,476,852  

Sands China Ltd.(a)

    932,800       2,187,920  

Sino Land Co. Ltd.

    1,392,000       2,068,285  

SITC International Holdings Co. Ltd.

    501,000       1,705,868  

SJM Holdings Ltd.(a)(b)

    1,019,000       415,740  

Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd.

    554,000       6,613,170  

Sunlight REIT

    734,000       350,641  

Swire Pacific Ltd., Class A

    162,000       922,609  

Swire Properties Ltd.

    473,000       1,127,031  

Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd.

    538,500       5,975,530  

Value Partners Group Ltd.(b)

    1,028,000       341,386  

Vitasoy International Holdings Ltd.

    450,000       678,103  

Vobile Group Ltd.(a)

    947,000       484,167  

VTech Holdings Ltd.

    101,800       693,975  

WH Group Ltd.(c)

    3,656,000       2,768,824  

Wharf Real Estate Investment Co. Ltd.

    671,000       2,986,760  

Wynn Macau Ltd.(a)

    725,200       476,909  

Xinyi Glass Holdings Ltd.

    792,000       1,562,088  

Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings Ltd.

    437,000       581,190  
   

 

 

 
          188,044,833  
Ireland — 0.6%            

AIB Group PLC

    294,607       670,127  

Bank of Ireland Group PLC

    412,781       2,364,310  
Security   Shares     Value  
Ireland (continued)            

Cairn Homes PLC(a)

    664,544     $ 737,608  

CRH PLC

    297,577       11,419,262  

Flutter Entertainment PLC, Class DI(a)

    64,612       6,487,006  

Glanbia PLC

    96,399       1,133,032  

Glenveagh Properties PLC(a)(c)

    857,599       951,859  

Grafton Group PLC

    101,315       1,047,948  

Greencore Group PLC(a)

    268,755       329,253  

James Hardie Industries PLC

    173,543       4,285,941  

Kerry Group PLC, Class A

    62,716       6,619,744  

Kingspan Group PLC

    59,128       3,827,242  

Smurfit Kappa Group PLC

    95,887       3,475,654  
   

 

 

 
          43,348,986  
Israel — 1.0%            

Airport City Ltd.(a)

    52,557       1,016,063  

Alony Hetz Properties & Investments Ltd.

    88,921       1,297,643  

Amot Investments Ltd.

    161,309       1,105,914  

AudioCodes Ltd.(b)

    22,429       549,892  

Azrieli Group Ltd.

    24,475       1,961,841  

Bank Hapoalim BM

    450,500       4,198,662  

Bank Leumi Le-Israel BM

    544,072       5,290,343  

Bezeq The Israeli Telecommunication Corp. Ltd.

    790,520       1,353,484  

Big Shopping Centers Ltd.

    10,504       1,399,133  

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.(a)

    40,283       5,019,262  

Cognyte Software Ltd.(a)(b)

    36,342       163,902  

CyberArk Software Ltd.(a)(b)

    17,689       2,301,870  

Elbit Systems Ltd.

    12,380       2,856,479  

Energix-Renewable Energies Ltd.

    232,490       942,328  

Enlight Renewable Energy Ltd.(a)

    597,335       1,360,806  

First International Bank Of Israel Ltd. (The)

    44,666       1,888,481  

Fiverr International Ltd.(a)

    19,434       623,443  

G City Ltd.

    39,119       241,488  

Gav-Yam Lands Corp. Ltd.

    2       19  

Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd.

    82,481       843,378  

ICL Group Ltd.

    309,239       2,817,915  

Inmode Ltd.(a)

    37,311       1,240,218  

Isracard Ltd.

    262,213       819,703  

Israel Discount Bank Ltd., Class A

    543,102       3,088,001  

Kornit Digital Ltd.(a)(b)

    21,610       588,008  

Mehadrin Ltd.(a)

          4  

Melisron Ltd.(a)

    16,824       1,272,987  

Mivne Real Estate KD Ltd.

    502,167       1,705,531  

Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Ltd.

    80,434       2,990,218  

Nano Dimension Ltd., ADR(a)(b)

    194,652       640,405  

Nice Ltd.(a)

    24,460       5,222,144  

Nova Ltd.(a)

    12,295       1,305,771  

Paz Oil Co. Ltd.(a)

    6,389       787,974  

Phoenix Holdings Ltd. (The)

    62,115       663,737  

Plus500 Ltd.

    54,584       1,107,808  

Radware Ltd.(a)

    21,253       491,582  

Reit 1 Ltd.

    193,984       1,124,066  

Shapir Engineering and Industry Ltd.

    155,795       1,387,295  

Shikun & Binui Ltd.(a)(b)

    201,217       948,453  

Shufersal Ltd.(b)

    152,011       993,270  

Strauss Group Ltd.

    39,197       1,041,517  

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., ADR(a)

    444,335       4,167,862  

Tower Semiconductor Ltd.(a)

    43,606       2,078,608  

Wix.com Ltd.(a)

    23,957       1,421,369  

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.

    36,411       1,813,996  
   

 

 

 
      74,132,873  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI International Developed Markets ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Italy — 1.9%            

A2A SpA

    627,825     $ 809,202  

ACEA SpA

    23,401       337,925  

Amplifon SpA

    56,501       1,868,382  

Anima Holding SpA(c)

    118,248       415,150  

Ascopiave SpA(b)

    48,700       138,396  

Assicurazioni Generali SpA

    412,358       6,164,606  

Atlantia SpA

    196,078       4,531,487  

Autogrill SpA(a)

    83,288       543,390  

Azimut Holding SpA

    50,275       879,467  

Banca Generali SpA(b)

    30,187       878,248  

Banca Mediolanum SpA

    125,641       832,045  

Banca Popolare di Sondrio SPA

    278,159       923,090  

Banco BPM SpA

    604,209       1,564,946  

BFF Bank SpA(c)

    85,755       602,509  

BPER Banca

    471,156       654,020  

Brembo SpA

    121,435       1,282,771  

Brunello Cucinelli SpA

    17,859       1,037,944  

Buzzi Unicem SpA

    34,795       636,160  

De’ Longhi SpA

    25,282       480,854  

DiaSorin SpA

    8,314       1,155,999  

Enav SpA(a)(c)

    146,032       638,465  

Enel SpA

    3,126,318       15,760,595  

Eni SpA

    971,311       11,675,721  

ERG SpA

    30,343       989,705  

Ferrari NV

    49,113       10,429,746  

FinecoBank Banca Fineco SpA

    228,286       2,837,130  

Hera SpA

    454,455       1,305,775  

Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA(c)

    126,616       1,330,528  

Interpump Group SpA

    22,444       959,207  

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA

    6,328,110       11,237,510  

Iren SpA

    293,844       553,755  

Italgas SpA

    156,645       896,133  

Leonardo SpA

    149,738       1,402,536  

Mediobanca Banca di Credito Finanziario SpA

    249,420       2,139,203  

Moncler SpA

    84,967       4,259,299  

Nexi SpA(a)(c)

    202,080       1,835,299  

Pirelli & C SpA(c)

    137,232       594,163  

Poste Italiane SpA(c)

    199,202       1,673,359  

Prysmian SpA

    112,993       3,592,827  

Recordati Industria Chimica e Farmaceutica SpA

    48,590       2,154,932  

Reply SpA

    7,072       931,003  

Saipem SpA(a)(b)

    436,253       362,916  

Salvatore Ferragamo SpA(b)

    19,008       337,160  

Snam SpA

    779,664       3,911,989  

Stellantis NV

    859,879       12,348,079  

Tamburi Investment Partners SpA(b)

    64,971       539,812  

Technogym SpA(c)

    67,739       477,221  

Telecom Italia SpA/Milano(a)

    4,108,985       911,617  

Tenaris SA

    211,777       2,963,614  

Terna - Rete Elettrica Nazionale

    575,803       4,408,235  

UniCredit SpA

    810,928       8,019,823  

Unipol Gruppo SpA

    305,587       1,281,847  
   

 

 

 
          138,495,795  
Japan — 20.8%            

77 Bank Ltd. (The)

    70,600       943,591  

ABC-Mart Inc.

    15,100       639,469  

Activia Properties Inc.

    203       636,501  

ADEKA Corp.

    40,500       732,575  

Advance Logistics Investment Corp.

    594       684,844  

Advance Residence Investment Corp.

    202       556,590  
Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Advantest Corp.

    74,800     $ 4,448,878  

Aeon Co. Ltd.

    246,900       4,979,211  

Aeon Delight Co. Ltd.

    17,500       378,748  

AEON Financial Service Co. Ltd.

    85,200       932,768  

Aeon Mall Co. Ltd.

    33,800       431,264  

AEON REIT Investment Corp.

    659       772,935  

AGC Inc.

    73,600             2,682,957  

Ai Holdings Corp.

    17,600       222,800  

Aica Kogyo Co. Ltd.

    20,000       463,418  

Aiful Corp.

    332,300       974,403  

Ain Holdings Inc.

    12,000       691,634  

Air Water Inc.

    75,000       1,009,717  

Aisin Corp.

    57,500       1,707,669  

Ajinomoto Co. Inc.

    185,000       4,868,456  

Alfresa Holdings Corp.

    78,300       1,044,983  

Alps Alpine Co. Ltd.

    92,900       966,855  

Amada Co. Ltd.

    96,700       780,534  

Amano Corp.

    27,200       523,333  

ANA Holdings Inc.(a)

    38,400       716,877  

AnGes Inc.(a)(b)

    118,600       330,095  

Anritsu Corp.

    42,300       517,014  

Aozora Bank Ltd.

    38,500       804,821  

Arcs Co. Ltd.

    16,400       261,355  

Ariake Japan Co. Ltd.

    10,000       398,585  

As One Corp.

    14,500       687,983  

Asahi Group Holdings Ltd.

    171,600       5,965,904  

Asahi Holdings Inc.

    71,900       1,097,360  

Asahi Intecc Co. Ltd.

    85,200       1,576,202  

Asahi Kasei Corp.

    470,200       3,772,134  

Asics Corp.

    55,900       1,065,090  

Astellas Pharma Inc.

    733,000       11,479,795  

Atom Corp.(a)

    101,200       621,312  

Autobacs Seven Co. Ltd.

    52,500       553,430  

Awa Bank Ltd. (The)

    13,900       210,231  

Azbil Corp.

    24,700       743,548  

Bandai Namco Holdings Inc.

    78,700       6,148,233  

Bank of Kyoto Ltd. (The)

    22,400       953,018  

BayCurrent Consulting Inc.

    4,800       1,501,749  

Benefit One Inc.(b)

    29,500       479,151  

Benesse Holdings Inc.

    51,400       926,333  

BeNext-Yumeshin Group Co.

    49,300       591,609  

Bic Camera Inc.(b)

    83,500       726,010  

BIPROGY Inc.

    22,400       478,002  

BML Inc.

    14,800       437,725  

Bridgestone Corp.

    211,000       8,230,235  

Brother Industries Ltd.

    89,500       1,676,463  

Calbee Inc.

    32,300       693,155  

Canon Inc.

    381,900       9,034,921  

Canon Marketing Japan Inc.

    23,500       551,874  

Capcom Co. Ltd.

    61,200       1,701,209  

Casio Computer Co. Ltd.

    80,600       788,425  

Central Glass Co. Ltd.

    24,900       613,197  

Central Japan Railway Co.

    54,700       6,405,199  

Change Inc.

    17,400       263,564  

Chiba Bank Ltd. (The)

    198,500       1,101,051  

Chiyoda Corp.(a)

    137,900       424,354  

Chubu Electric Power Co. Inc.

    240,000       2,560,179  

Chudenko Corp.

    12,200       195,918  

Chugai Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    263,200       7,394,021  

Chugoku Bank Ltd. (The)

    95,000       690,840  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI International Developed Markets ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Chugoku Electric Power Co. Inc. (The)

    119,400     $ 780,192  

Citizen Watch Co. Ltd.

    128,900       565,099  

CKD Corp.

    17,900       254,210  

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc.

    71,100       810,611  

COLOPL Inc.

    30,300       152,734  

Colowide Co. Ltd.

    26,800       393,054  

Comforia Residential REIT Inc.

    303       765,310  

COMSYS Holdings Corp.

    47,200       948,260  

Comture Corp.

    23,700       535,192  

Concordia Financial Group Ltd.

    497,600       1,692,834  

Cosmo Energy Holdings Co. Ltd.

    39,600       1,201,082  

Cosmos Pharmaceutical Corp.

    7,300       784,840  

CRE Logistics REIT Inc.

    738       1,129,369  

Create Restaurants Holdings Inc.

    77,100       587,196  

Create SD Holdings Co. Ltd.

    10,900       252,488  

Credit Saison Co. Ltd.

    59,000       753,402  

CyberAgent Inc.

    154,600       1,542,661  

CYBERDYNE Inc.(a)

    93,800       247,629  

Dai Nippon Printing Co. Ltd.

    85,100       1,877,930  

Daicel Corp.

    97,700       621,501  

Daido Steel Co. Ltd.

    8,200       244,741  

Daifuku Co. Ltd.

    32,800       2,091,542  

Daihen Corp.

    12,500       393,765  

Dai-ichi Life Holdings Inc.

    399,200       6,944,035  

Daiichi Sankyo Co. Ltd.

    683,700       18,128,102  

Daiichikosho Co. Ltd.

    20,600       584,321  

Daikin Industries Ltd.

    93,900           16,468,016  

Daio Paper Corp.

    59,000       631,740  

Daiseki Co. Ltd.

    29,460       875,757  

Daishi Hokuetsu Financial Group Inc.

    17,200       331,915  

Daito Trust Construction Co. Ltd.

    16,600       1,573,722  

Daiwa House Industry Co. Ltd.

    192,200       4,748,891  

Daiwa House REIT Investment Corp.

    731       1,759,367  

Daiwa Office Investment Corp.

    112       568,205  

Daiwa Securities Group Inc.

    504,500       2,328,885  

Daiwa Securities Living Investments Corp.

    1,007       951,083  

Daiwabo Holdings Co. Ltd.

    65,800       944,599  

DCM Holdings Co. Ltd.

    58,300       456,238  

DeNA Co. Ltd.(b)

    32,700       483,016  

Denka Co. Ltd.

    24,700       640,436  

Denso Corp.

    166,000       9,079,380  

Dentsu Group Inc.

    84,800       2,962,196  

Descente Ltd.

    18,000       384,022  

Dexerials Corp.

    26,600       718,019  

DIC Corp.

    69,100       1,277,896  

Digital Arts Inc.

    8,900       440,566  

Digital Garage Inc.

    23,000       668,287  

Dip Corp.

    17,900       480,831  

Disco Corp.

    9,200       2,247,833  

DMG Mori Co. Ltd.

    51,600       692,999  

Dowa Holdings Co. Ltd.

    24,800       899,414  

DTS Corp.

    26,500       673,173  

Duskin Co. Ltd.

    14,100       318,118  

Earth Corp.

    10,000       401,364  

East Japan Railway Co.

    103,000       5,377,317  

Ebara Corp.

    36,500       1,429,854  

EDION Corp.

    52,400       494,031  

eGuarantee Inc.

    16,000       280,802  

Eiken Chemical Co. Ltd.

    14,400       213,007  

Eisai Co. Ltd.

    95,300       4,364,247  
Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Elecom Co. Ltd.

    29,300     $ 374,977  

Electric Power Development Co. Ltd.

    61,600       1,039,359  

en Japan Inc.

    12,900       202,737  

ENEOS Holdings Inc.

    1,163,900       4,502,433  

eRex Co. Ltd.

    20,000       361,826  

Euglena Co. Ltd.(a)(b)

    96,700       679,447  

EXEO Group Inc.

    32,100       537,864  

Ezaki Glico Co. Ltd.

    17,900       522,998  

Fancl Corp.

    30,400       579,442  

FANUC Corp.

    72,900           12,572,368  

Fast Retailing Co. Ltd.

    22,000       13,322,986  

FCC Co. Ltd.

    15,200       161,847  

Ferrotec Holdings Corp.(b)

    24,300       455,354  

Food & Life Companies Ltd.

    41,100       800,931  

FP Corp.

    15,100       339,976  

Freee KK(a)(b)

    20,600       501,801  

Frontier Real Estate Investment Corp.

    246       1,002,683  

Fuji Corp./Aichi

    30,400       471,113  

Fuji Electric Co. Ltd.

    51,700       2,335,076  

Fuji Kyuko Co. Ltd.

    14,900       457,238  

Fuji Oil Holdings Inc.

    15,000       255,988  

Fuji Seal International Inc.

    19,200       222,479  

Fuji Soft Inc.

    12,400       754,589  

FUJIFILM Holdings Corp.

    138,000       7,882,839  

Fujikura Ltd.

    123,100       744,165  

Fujimi Inc.

    11,500       512,259  

Fujitec Co. Ltd.

    33,900       727,693  

Fujitsu General Ltd.

    31,500       671,628  

Fujitsu Ltd.

    76,400       10,242,363  

Fujiya Co. Ltd.

    20,500       368,490  

Fukuoka Financial Group Inc.

    67,200       1,191,101  

Fukuoka REIT Corp.

    390       506,101  

Fukuyama Transporting Co. Ltd.

    12,300       287,265  

Funai Soken Holdings Inc.

    16,200       285,587  

Furukawa Electric Co. Ltd.

    25,700       449,227  

Fuso Chemical Co. Ltd.

    7,600       194,822  

Future Corp.

    35,000       424,017  

Fuyo General Lease Co. Ltd.

    7,500       461,685  

Giken Ltd.

    7,600       188,734  

Global One Real Estate Investment Corp.

    295       243,504  

Glory Ltd.

    17,300       287,262  

GLP J-Reit

    1,648       2,167,374  

GMO internet Inc.

    41,100       807,301  

GMO Payment Gateway Inc.

    14,100       1,171,751  

GNI Group Ltd.(a)(b)

    37,700       531,172  

Goldwin Inc.

    11,100       692,540  

Gree Inc.

    48,500       309,242  

GS Yuasa Corp.

    32,500       593,388  

GungHo Online Entertainment Inc.

    29,100       567,806  

Gunma Bank Ltd. (The)

    375,000       1,076,010  

H.U. Group Holdings Inc.

    27,000       647,052  

H2O Retailing Corp.

    47,100       354,213  

Hachijuni Bank Ltd. (The)

    184,800       687,981  

Hakuhodo DY Holdings Inc.

    86,500       889,709  

Hamakyorex Co. Ltd.

    7,200       172,822  

Hamamatsu Photonics KK

    56,100       2,549,233  

Hankyu Hanshin Holdings Inc.

    82,000       2,378,552  

Hankyu Hanshin REIT Inc.

    325       374,671  

Hanwa Co. Ltd.

    17,000       371,803  

Harmonic Drive Systems Inc.

    22,000       838,790  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI International Developed Markets ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Haseko Corp.

    93,700     $ 1,140,742  

Hazama Ando Corp.

    60,500       407,271  

Heiwa Corp.

    28,700       448,010  

Heiwa Real Estate Co. Ltd.

    18,400       553,968  

Heiwa Real Estate REIT Inc.

    480       537,309  

Heiwado Co. Ltd.

    20,600       309,855  

Hikari Tsushin Inc.

    7,800       859,468  

Hino Motors Ltd.

    104,400       542,589  

Hioki E.E. Corp.

    7,400       371,962  

Hirogin Holdings Inc.

    183,000       845,499  

Hirose Electric Co. Ltd.

    6,105       877,078  

HIS Co. Ltd.(a)(b)

    28,800       436,959  

Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co. Inc.

    15,400       401,640  

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd.

    38,300       844,969  

Hitachi Ltd.

    368,100           18,636,183  

Hitachi Metals Ltd.(a)

    63,900       982,581  

Hitachi Transport System Ltd.

    17,500       1,139,830  

Hitachi Zosen Corp.

    89,500       560,098  

Hogy Medical Co. Ltd.

    9,400       247,819  

Hokkaido Electric Power Co. Inc.

    89,600       344,156  

Hokuetsu Corp.

    71,100       374,911  

Hokuhoku Financial Group Inc.

    45,300       292,721  

Hokuriku Electric Power Co.

    74,500       303,598  

Honda Motor Co. Ltd.

    616,100       15,788,904  

Horiba Ltd.

    12,600       621,068  

Hoshino Resorts REIT Inc.

    155       759,194  

Hoshizaki Corp.

    21,400       638,405  

Hosiden Corp.

    59,600       663,522  

House Foods Group Inc.

    24,000       516,036  

Hoya Corp.

    144,100       14,437,615  

Hulic Co. Ltd.

    39,800       319,200  

Hulic Reit Inc.

    529       662,315  

Ibiden Co. Ltd.

    36,800       1,086,025  

Ichibanya Co. Ltd.

    6,400       228,397  

Ichigo Inc.

    167,300       377,861  

Ichigo Office REIT Investment Corp.

    676       434,714  

Idec Corp./Japan

    33,200       740,854  

Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd.

    74,500       1,937,358  

IHI Corp.

    59,400       1,566,242  

Iida Group Holdings Co. Ltd.

    41,700       682,730  

Inaba Denki Sangyo Co. Ltd.

    22,100       460,790  

Inabata & Co. Ltd.

    18,100       328,472  

Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment Corp.

    419       582,583  

Infocom Corp.

    15,900       255,532  

Infomart Corp.

    73,600       259,791  

Information Services International-Dentsu Ltd.

    17,000       571,644  

INFRONEER Holdings Inc.

    111,852       821,054  

Inpex Corp.

    437,800       5,017,964  

Internet Initiative Japan Inc.

    26,800       1,088,182  

Invincible Investment Corp.

    3,684       1,158,922  

IR Japan Holdings Ltd.

    12,600       212,130  

Iriso Electronics Co. Ltd.

    12,700       285,849  

Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd.

    162,000       1,296,979  

Isuzu Motors Ltd.

    238,300       2,613,818  

Ito En Ltd.

    20,600       970,699  

ITOCHU Corp.

    455,800       13,268,183  

Itochu Techno-Solutions Corp.

    31,000       830,790  

Itoham Yonekyu Holdings Inc.

    172,200       862,993  

Iwatani Corp.

    16,600       695,818  

Iyo Bank Ltd. (The)

    88,800       430,798  
Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Izumi Co. Ltd.

    15,200     $ 356,289  

J Front Retailing Co. Ltd.

    152,200       1,281,298  

JAFCO Group Co. Ltd.

    39,300       534,469  

Japan Airlines Co. Ltd.(a)

    47,800       828,049  

Japan Airport Terminal Co. Ltd.(a)

    26,000       1,019,160  

Japan Aviation Electronics Industry Ltd.

    57,300       978,770  

Japan Display Inc.(a)(b)

    736,100       353,501  

Japan Elevator Service Holdings Co. Ltd.

    66,800       799,435  

Japan Excellent Inc.

    483       459,491  

Japan Exchange Group Inc.

    177,000       2,814,429  

Japan Hotel REIT Investment Corp.

    2,602       1,350,321  

Japan Lifeline Co. Ltd.

    26,400       196,973  

Japan Logistics Fund Inc.

    339       814,641  

Japan Material Co. Ltd.

    64,700       960,008  

Japan Metropolitan Fund Invest

    2,946            2,400,668  

Japan Petroleum Exploration Co. Ltd.

    22,900       604,247  

Japan Post Bank Co. Ltd.(b)

    73,400       587,175  

Japan Post Holdings Co. Ltd.

    829,400       5,971,540  

Japan Post Insurance Co. Ltd.

    69,100       1,117,199  

Japan Prime Realty Investment Corp.

    285       870,301  

Japan Real Estate Investment Corp.

    361       1,743,255  

Japan Securities Finance Co. Ltd.

    54,100       335,614  

Japan Steel Works Ltd. (The)

    32,700       757,517  

Japan Tobacco Inc.

    428,800       7,699,366  

JCR Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd.

    29,900       555,513  

JCU Corp.

    9,800       262,746  

Jeol Ltd.

    19,500       886,571  

JFE Holdings Inc.

    187,800       2,117,416  

JGC Holdings Corp.

    86,400       1,062,582  

JINS Holdings Inc.(b)

    12,400       355,066  

JMDC Inc.(b)

    16,200       806,139  

Joyful Honda Co. Ltd.

    63,900       756,027  

JSR Corp.

    75,100       2,080,116  

JTEKT Corp.

    93,600       694,037  

JTOWER Inc.(a)(b)

    6,000       298,243  

Justsystems Corp.

    19,000       586,592  

Kadokawa Corp.

    54,000       1,311,349  

Kagome Co. Ltd.

    44,300       1,047,814  

Kajima Corp.

    143,000       1,632,445  

Kakaku.com Inc.

    59,400       1,163,446  

Kaken Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    11,600       338,692  

Kamigumi Co. Ltd.

    58,500       1,189,563  

Kanamoto Co. Ltd.

    12,100       186,303  

Kandenko Co. Ltd.

    97,100       602,814  

Kaneka Corp.

    16,100       436,231  

Kanematsu Corp.

    34,300       357,553  

Kansai Electric Power Co. Inc. (The)

    265,600       2,692,846  

Kansai Paint Co. Ltd.

    74,800       1,075,634  

Kao Corp.

    164,900       7,172,225  

Katitas Co. Ltd.

    25,100       631,898  

Kato Sangyo Co. Ltd.

    8,900       220,519  

Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd.

    61,700       1,211,820  

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd.

    20,100       1,482,166  

KDDI Corp.

    620,700       19,901,081  

Keihan Holdings Co. Ltd.

    29,700       741,017  

Keikyu Corp.

    87,400       970,725  

Keio Corp.

    25,400       972,568  

Keisei Electric Railway Co. Ltd.

    65,500       1,795,802  

Kenedix Office Investment Corp.

    172       924,517  

Kenedix Residential Next Investment Corp.

    463       778,348  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI International Developed Markets ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Kenedix Retail REIT Corp.

    426     $ 913,245  

Kewpie Corp.

    34,200       594,092  

Keyence Corp.

    74,500           29,527,486  

KH Neochem Co. Ltd.

    19,500       372,374  

Kikkoman Corp.

    60,600       3,593,259  

Kinden Corp.

    86,900       1,025,967  

Kintetsu Group Holdings Co. Ltd.

    58,500       1,933,246  

Kirin Holdings Co. Ltd.

    295,700       4,863,777  

Kissei Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    24,300       515,190  

Ki-Star Real Estate Co. Ltd.

    5,700       208,589  

Kitz Corp.

    101,600       536,577  

Kiyo Bank Ltd. (The)

    73,900       811,675  

Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    14,700       979,312  

Kobe Bussan Co. Ltd.

    51,200       1,459,464  

Kobe Steel Ltd.

    139,000       646,191  

Koei Tecmo Holdings Co. Ltd.

    28,690       1,001,578  

Kohnan Shoji Co. Ltd.

    17,800       499,144  

Koito Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    27,300       897,397  

Kokuyo Co. Ltd.

    31,400       418,694  

Komatsu Ltd.

    358,500       8,287,936  

KOMEDA Holdings Co. Ltd.

    34,800       596,442  

Komeri Co. Ltd.

    13,500       271,629  

Konami Group Corp.

    33,700       1,991,853  

Konica Minolta Inc.

    173,300       614,676  

Kose Corp.

    10,300       919,397  

Kotobuki Spirits Co. Ltd.(b)

    11,000       601,269  

K’s Holdings Corp.

    70,600       712,895  

Kubota Corp.

    390,400       6,481,944  

Kumagai Gumi Co. Ltd.

    16,300       346,809  

Kura Sushi Inc.(b)

    9,800       237,894  

Kuraray Co. Ltd.

    101,300       815,368  

Kureha Corp.

    10,500       798,566  

Kurita Water Industries Ltd.

    32,400       1,314,129  

Kusuri no Aoki Holdings Co. Ltd.

    8,500       353,664  

Kyocera Corp.

    109,100       6,064,745  

KYORIN Holdings Inc.

    23,100       313,804  

Kyoritsu Maintenance Co. Ltd.

    17,900       689,457  

Kyowa Kirin Co. Ltd.

    96,100       2,265,579  

Kyudenko Corp.

    14,500       315,614  

Kyushu Electric Power Co. Inc.

    95,400       623,586  

Kyushu Financial Group Inc.

    183,800       543,204  

Kyushu Railway Co.

    38,000       796,698  

LaSalle Logiport REIT

    774       1,020,072  

Lasertec Corp.

    28,300       4,051,713  

Lawson Inc.

    16,400       581,568  

Leopalace21 Corp.(a)

    161,700       339,037  

Lintec Corp.

    13,300       233,822  

Lion Corp.

    67,900       781,762  

LITALICO Inc.

    12,600       238,884  

Lixil Corp.

    107,200       2,218,529  

M&A Capital Partners Co. Ltd.(a)

    4,100       114,909  

M3 Inc.

    169,500       5,905,365  

Mabuchi Motor Co. Ltd.

    19,600       561,742  

Macnica Holdings Inc.

    35,200       718,467  

Makino Milling Machine Co. Ltd.

    12,800       435,776  

Makita Corp.

    82,800       2,023,504  

Mandom Corp.

    17,400       212,429  

Mani Inc.

    23,200       274,725  

Marubeni Corp.

    634,200       5,899,497  

Maruha Nichiro Corp.

    21,300       397,482  
Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Marui Group Co. Ltd.

    77,800     $ 1,420,167  

Maruichi Steel Tube Ltd.

    34,700       768,057  

Maruwa Co. Ltd./Aichi

    7,800       1,002,350  

Maruzen Showa Unyu Co. Ltd.

    9,000       221,780  

Matsui Securities Co. Ltd.

    57,000       344,475  

MatsukiyoCocokara & Co.

    37,290       1,407,910  

Mazda Motor Corp.

    229,900       1,937,958  

McDonald’s Holdings Co. Japan Ltd.

    10,100       379,108  

Mebuki Financial Group Inc.

    694,200       1,400,577  

Medipal Holdings Corp.

    67,800           1,022,926  

Megachips Corp.

    16,200       405,848  

Megmilk Snow Brand Co. Ltd.

    18,200       253,399  

Meidensha Corp.

    20,500       317,288  

MEIJI Holdings Co. Ltd.

    25,600       1,336,576  

Meiko Electronics Co. Ltd.

    14,900       359,191  

Meitec Corp.

    31,500       593,823  

Menicon Co. Ltd.

    26,600       670,748  

Mercari Inc.(a)

    44,900       774,207  

Milbon Co. Ltd.

    13,000       524,292  

MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc.

    122,900       2,210,740  

Mirai Corp.

    1,249       475,009  

MIRAIT One Corp.

    28,100       350,976  

MISUMI Group Inc.

    100,100       2,490,318  

Mitani Sekisan Co. Ltd.

    6,700       198,805  

Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp.

    440,900       2,479,413  

Mitsubishi Corp.

    498,200       14,806,144  

Mitsubishi Electric Corp.

    716,000       7,556,826  

Mitsubishi Estate Co. Ltd.

    423,900       6,295,596  

Mitsubishi Estate Logistics REIT Investment Corp.

    287       1,028,927  

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co. Inc.

    64,000       930,280  

Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc.

    273,830       1,326,953  

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.

    121,900       4,526,447  

Mitsubishi Logistics Corp.

    25,400       681,538  

Mitsubishi Materials Corp.

    62,100       939,529  

Mitsubishi Motors Corp.(a)

    321,500       1,120,201  

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc.

    4,567,700       25,736,668  

Mitsui & Co. Ltd.

    547,900       12,087,914  

Mitsui Chemicals Inc.

    72,000       1,516,625  

Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd.

    347,800       7,773,126  

Mitsui Fudosan Logistics Park Inc.

    296       1,162,549  

Mitsui Mining & Smelting Co. Ltd.

    28,200       675,344  

Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd.

    140,800       3,860,863  

Miura Co. Ltd.

    27,000       650,932  

Mixi Inc.

    14,500       255,249  

Mizuho Financial Group Inc.

    862,650       10,288,286  

Mizuho Leasing Co. Ltd.

    19,600       487,968  

Mochida Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    20,000       490,999  

Monex Group Inc.

    82,500       291,091  

Money Forward Inc.(a)(b)

    20,900       541,879  

Monogatari Corp. (The)

    7,900       347,921  

MonotaRO Co. Ltd.

    95,500       1,705,184  

Mori Hills REIT Investment Corp.

    536       615,984  

Mori Trust Hotel Reit Inc.

    679       653,217  

Mori Trust Sogo REIT Inc.

    325       359,320  

Morinaga & Co. Ltd./Japan

    21,700       681,975  

Morinaga Milk Industry Co. Ltd.

    16,600       612,090  

MOS Food Services Inc.

    19,200       493,788  

MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings Inc.

    157,500       5,107,936  

Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    211,500       12,353,862  

Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co. Ltd.

    13,200       141,985  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI International Developed Markets ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Nabtesco Corp.(b)

    28,400     $ 680,639  

Nachi-Fujikoshi Corp.

    23,300       649,071  

Nagase & Co. Ltd.

    46,900       705,451  

Nagawa Co. Ltd.(b)

    4,500       278,370  

Nagoya Railroad Co. Ltd.

    56,000       902,724  

Nakanishi Inc.

    33,400       628,591  

Nankai Electric Railway Co. Ltd.

    65,300       1,290,025  

NEC Corp.

    80,600       2,975,303  

NEC Networks & System Integration Corp.

    77,700       1,072,516  

NET One Systems Co. Ltd.

    34,400       801,160  

Nexon Co. Ltd.

    190,500       4,324,750  

Nextage Co. Ltd.

    27,200       601,639  

NGK Insulators Ltd.

    88,900       1,300,271  

NGK Spark Plug Co. Ltd.

    69,100       1,353,147  

NH Foods Ltd.

    16,100       487,776  

NHK Spring Co. Ltd.

    93,200       635,133  

Nichias Corp.

    25,300       451,474  

Nichicon Corp.

    29,300       281,101  

Nichiha Corp.

    12,200       252,038  

Nichirei Corp.

    46,200       824,365  

Nidec Corp.

    171,600           11,925,178  

Nifco Inc./Japan

    33,000       800,853  

Nihon Kohden Corp.

    32,000       715,974  

Nihon M&A Center Holdings Inc.

    116,700       1,561,684  

Nihon Parkerizing Co. Ltd.

    37,500       270,186  

Nikkon Holdings Co. Ltd.

    69,600       1,279,966  

Nikon Corp.

    113,200       1,303,673  

Nintendo Co. Ltd.

    41,500       18,557,681  

Nippn Corp., New

    31,100       375,035  

Nippon Accommodations Fund Inc.

    159       830,831  

Nippon Building Fund Inc.

    603       3,198,762  

Nippon Ceramic Co. Ltd.

    8,500       133,739  

Nippon Densetsu Kogyo Co. Ltd.

    14,800       201,704  

Nippon Electric Glass Co. Ltd.(b)

    52,500       1,045,269  

Nippon Express Holdings Inc.

    22,100       1,320,594  

Nippon Gas Co. Ltd.

    53,000       795,768  

Nippon Kayaku Co. Ltd.

    62,900       529,488  

Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co. Ltd.

    68,670       821,249  

Nippon Paint Holdings Co. Ltd.

    328,100       2,508,053  

Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd.

    34,800       252,374  

Nippon Prologis REIT Inc.

    682       1,773,545  

NIPPON REIT Investment Corp.

    193       543,877  

Nippon Sanso Holdings Corp.

    51,600       870,114  

Nippon Seiki Co. Ltd.

    68,300       438,408  

Nippon Shinyaku Co. Ltd.

    14,900       922,184  

Nippon Shokubai Co. Ltd.

    8,700       340,527  

Nippon Soda Co. Ltd.

    16,700       527,971  

Nippon Steel Corp.

    317,800       4,728,937  

Nippon Suisan Kaisha Ltd.

    122,800       552,850  

Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.

    450,900       12,880,102  

Nippon Yusen KK

    58,600       4,603,107  

Nipro Corp.

    53,100       465,669  

Nishimatsu Construction Co. Ltd.

    19,600       587,078  

Nishimatsuya Chain Co. Ltd.

    28,800       355,539  

Nishi-Nippon Financial Holdings Inc.

    56,300       314,113  

Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co. Ltd.

    30,400       670,891  

Nissan Chemical Corp.

    55,800       2,853,228  

Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.

    895,400       3,405,082  

Nissha Co. Ltd.

    20,200       237,820  

Nisshin Oillio Group Ltd. (The)

    17,300       421,288  
Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Nisshin Seifun Group Inc.

    66,900     $ 823,502  

Nisshinbo Holdings Inc.

    79,200       630,851  

Nissin Electric Co. Ltd.

    41,400       475,708  

Nissin Foods Holdings Co. Ltd.

    18,600       1,347,125  

Nitori Holdings Co. Ltd.

    24,400       2,581,485  

Nitta Corp.

    12,000       264,015  

Nitto Boseki Co. Ltd.

    11,200       203,762  

Nitto Denko Corp.

    57,700       3,715,607  

Noevir Holdings Co. Ltd.

    13,300       590,742  

NOF Corp.

    22,700       898,171  

Nojima Corp.

    18,700       410,186  

NOK Corp.

    36,300       325,958  

Nomura Co. Ltd.

    40,400       268,145  

Nomura Holdings Inc.

    997,700           3,806,736  

Nomura Real Estate Holdings Inc.

    34,700       841,800  

Nomura Real Estate Master Fund Inc.

    969       1,213,954  

Nomura Research Institute Ltd.

    123,700       3,716,480  

NS Solutions Corp.

    13,800       406,066  

NSD Co. Ltd.

    53,000       995,579  

NSK Ltd.

    172,900       968,257  

NTN Corp.(a)

    337,600       626,665  

NTT Data Corp.

    254,300       3,848,830  

NTT UD REIT Investment Corp.

    663       759,591  

Obayashi Corp.

    172,900       1,271,582  

OBIC Business Consultants Co. Ltd.

    13,300       453,727  

Obic Co. Ltd.

    21,700       3,469,171  

Odakyu Electric Railway Co. Ltd.

    91,900       1,318,068  

Ogaki Kyoritsu Bank Ltd. (The)

    14,000       183,424  

Ohsho Food Service Corp.

    12,000       628,793  

Oisix ra daichi Inc.(a)

    15,200       204,316  

Oji Holdings Corp.

    288,800       1,204,052  

Okamura Corp.

    16,100       160,678  

Oki Electric Industry Co. Ltd.

    40,400       233,418  

Okinawa Electric Power Co. Inc. (The)

    20,200       204,863  

OKUMA Corp.

    9,900       388,986  

Okumura Corp.

    9,200       204,519  

Olympus Corp.

    481,700       10,309,418  

Omron Corp.

    72,100       4,032,408  

One REIT Inc.

    152       315,968  

Ono Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    140,700       3,956,329  

Open House Group Co. Ltd.

    27,600       1,204,056  

Oracle Corp. Japan

    14,200       885,628  

Organo Corp.

    7,000       489,756  

Orient Corp.

    191,600       194,771  

Oriental Land Co. Ltd./Japan

    76,600       11,630,079  

ORIX Corp.

    461,100       8,217,641  

Orix JREIT Inc.

    895       1,284,026  

Osaka Gas Co. Ltd.

    124,300       2,234,677  

OSG Corp.

    33,200       455,657  

Otsuka Corp.

    25,700       801,472  

Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd.

    150,500       5,376,304  

Outsourcing Inc.

    60,500       544,240  

Paltac Corp.

    9,300       291,541  

Pan Pacific International Holdings Corp.

    144,700       2,253,047  

Panasonic Holdings Corp.

    875,400       7,227,421  

Paramount Bed Holdings Co. Ltd.

    23,900       443,053  

Park24 Co. Ltd.(a)

    67,400       947,085  

Pasona Group Inc.(b)

    13,900       213,748  

Penta-Ocean Construction Co. Ltd.

    103,700       569,983  

PeptiDream Inc.(a)

    47,300       592,295  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI International Developed Markets ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Persol Holdings Co. Ltd.

    79,400     $ 1,643,721  

Pigeon Corp.(b)

    55,200       804,149  

Pilot Corp.

    17,100       653,559  

PKSHA Technology Inc.(a)

    16,600       285,893  

Pola Orbis Holdings Inc.

    26,600       326,051  

Prestige International Inc.

    88,700       461,670  

Prima Meat Packers Ltd.

    13,100       223,258  

Raito Kogyo Co. Ltd.

    20,000       295,052  

Raksul Inc.(a)

    18,700       310,474  

Rakus Co. Ltd.(b)

    36,500       516,367  

Rakuten Group Inc.

    350,000       1,735,138  

Recruit Holdings Co. Ltd.

    555,900           20,775,668  

Relo Group Inc.

    36,900       612,724  

Renesas Electronics Corp.(a)

    501,100       4,772,901  

Rengo Co. Ltd.

    52,700       308,197  

RENOVA Inc.(a)

    19,700       372,474  

Resona Holdings Inc.

    868,200       3,374,040  

Resorttrust Inc.

    41,400       680,636  

Ricoh Co. Ltd.

    213,000       1,713,172  

Riken Keiki Co. Ltd.

    9,600       299,366  

Rinnai Corp.

    10,200       775,490  

Rohm Co. Ltd.

    25,400       1,884,949  

Rohto Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    32,400       971,150  

Rorze Corp.

    6,700       431,100  

Round One Corp.

    41,600       468,845  

RS Technologies Co. Ltd.

    11,200       526,749  

Ryohin Keikaku Co. Ltd.

    87,100       864,534  

Saizeriya Co. Ltd.

    12,200       248,015  

Sakai Moving Service Co. Ltd.

    6,200       230,394  

Sakata Seed Corp.

    21,100       767,024  

SAMTY Co. Ltd.

    27,300       423,116  

San-A Co. Ltd.

    10,800       339,317  

San-Ai Obbli Co. Ltd.

    16,500       132,808  

SanBio Co. Ltd.(a)(b)

    15,800       127,358  

Sangetsu Corp.

    36,100       434,914  

San-in Godo Bank Ltd. (The)

    159,100       808,454  

Sanken Electric Co. Ltd.

    17,400       670,774  

Sanki Engineering Co. Ltd.

    20,500       255,458  

Sankyo Co. Ltd.

    26,700       839,730  

Sankyu Inc.

    18,800       623,423  

Sanrio Co. Ltd.

    39,200       903,711  

Sansan Inc.(a)(b)

    36,800       370,101  

Santen Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    98,700       799,484  

Sanwa Holdings Corp.

    87,100       940,909  

Sapporo Holdings Ltd.

    34,500       772,530  

Sato Holdings Corp.

    7,600       113,758  

Sawai Group Holdings Co. Ltd.

    14,700       476,869  

SBI Holdings Inc/Japan

    94,500       1,917,162  

SCREEN Holdings Co. Ltd.

    13,500       976,985  

SCSK Corp.

    50,400       887,556  

Secom Co. Ltd.

    76,300       5,096,082  

Sega Sammy Holdings Inc.

    83,900       1,440,842  

Seibu Holdings Inc.

    94,900       959,298  

Seiko Epson Corp.

    96,500       1,449,688  

Seino Holdings Co. Ltd.

    45,100       374,082  

Seiren Co. Ltd.

    23,300       355,897  

Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd.

    97,400       1,370,365  

Sekisui House Ltd.

    231,600       4,101,959  

Senko Group Holdings Co. Ltd.

    89,000       616,056  

Seria Co. Ltd.

    20,700       412,321  
Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Seven & i Holdings Co. Ltd.

    293,800     $ 11,975,349  

Seven Bank Ltd.

    530,800       1,053,334  

SG Holdings Co. Ltd.

    104,600       1,996,242  

Sharp Corp./Japan(b)

    80,700       649,554  

Shibaura Machine Co. Ltd.

    14,200       303,956  

SHIFT Inc.(a)

    6,900       1,084,432  

Shiga Bank Ltd. (The)

    19,300       392,880  

Shikoku Electric Power Co. Inc.

    54,100       319,604  

Shima Seiki Manufacturing Ltd.

    22,800       382,161  

Shimadzu Corp.

    91,100       3,241,240  

Shimamura Co. Ltd.

    9,900       949,345  

Shimano Inc.

    25,500       4,259,678  

Shimizu Corp.

    141,100       799,845  

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd.

    143,500       18,381,522  

Shinko Electric Industries Co. Ltd.

    35,400       911,679  

Shinsei Bank Ltd.

    38,800       586,900  

Shionogi & Co. Ltd.

    100,400       5,149,661  

Ship Healthcare Holdings Inc.

    31,700       605,819  

Shiseido Co. Ltd.

    154,700       6,363,309  

Shizuoka Bank Ltd. (The)

    140,700       851,434  

SHO-BOND Holdings Co. Ltd.

    23,300       1,030,897  

Shochiku Co. Ltd.(a)

    4,900       471,497  

Shoei Co. Ltd.

    18,100       777,282  

Showa Denko KK

    68,000       1,140,397  

Skylark Holdings Co. Ltd.(a)

    70,200       837,593  

SMC Corp.

    20,200       9,955,293  

SMS Co. Ltd.

    32,600       783,692  

SoftBank Corp.

    1,077,100       12,453,701  

SoftBank Group Corp.

    467,600       19,642,368  

Sohgo Security Services Co. Ltd.

    22,000       616,526  

Sojitz Corp.

    95,360       1,449,146  

Sompo Holdings Inc.

    107,500       4,797,855  

Sony Group Corp.

    486,400       41,260,295  

Sosei Group Corp.(a)

    46,000       496,607  

SOSiLA Logistics REIT Inc.

    578       667,518  

Sotetsu Holdings Inc.

    71,300       1,260,636  

S-Pool Inc.

    64,800       536,475  

Square Enix Holdings Co. Ltd.

    27,500       1,275,994  

Stanley Electric Co. Ltd.

    51,600       906,732  

Star Asia Investment Corp.

    1,109       494,829  

Starts Corp. Inc.(b)

    15,900       345,125  

Subaru Corp.

    212,000           3,688,992  

Sugi Holdings Co. Ltd.

    10,600       478,208  

SUMCO Corp.

    120,200       1,681,925  

Sumitomo Bakelite Co. Ltd.

    19,300       624,670  

Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd.

    587,800       2,310,013  

Sumitomo Corp.

    436,400       6,135,763  

Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.

    275,000       3,065,916  

Sumitomo Forestry Co. Ltd.

    57,400       891,222  

Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd.

    38,300       876,298  

Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd.

    96,300       3,028,038  

Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co. Ltd.

    95,100       323,222  

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc.

    526,800       16,526,817  

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc.

    128,800       4,230,983  

Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co. Ltd.

    12,700       335,576  

Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd.

    83,800       656,277  

Sumitomo Realty & Development Co. Ltd.

    94,200       2,601,150  

Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd.

    91,100       821,392  

Sumitomo Warehouse Co. Ltd. (The)

    69,200       1,092,111  

Sundrug Co. Ltd.

    23,700       555,936  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI International Developed Markets ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd.

    33,600     $ 1,325,770  

Suruga Bank Ltd.

    159,500       447,045  

Suzuken Co. Ltd.

    23,400       646,751  

Suzuki Motor Corp.

    141,000       4,621,886  

Sysmex Corp.

    66,100       4,627,782  

Systena Corp.

    134,500       461,238  

T Hasegawa Co. Ltd.(b)

    19,300       442,530  

T&D Holdings Inc.

    197,900       2,239,840  

Tadano Ltd.

    88,800       645,330  

Taiheiyo Cement Corp.

    57,300       859,675  

Taikisha Ltd.

    14,800       366,334  

Taisei Corp.

    69,100       2,204,760  

Taisho Pharmaceutical Holdings Co. Ltd.

    14,800       589,304  

Taiyo Holdings Co. Ltd.

    22,500       485,223  

Taiyo Yuden Co. Ltd.

    41,200       1,464,249  

Takara Bio Inc.

    26,500       428,268  

Takara Holdings Inc.

    81,400       658,525  

Takasago Thermal Engineering Co. Ltd.

    39,600       503,679  

Takashimaya Co. Ltd.

    87,800       943,214  

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    586,254       17,200,805  

Takeuchi Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    28,600       552,693  

Takuma Co. Ltd.

    72,800       770,202  

TDK Corp.

    152,200       4,793,485  

TechnoPro Holdings Inc.

    43,100       1,001,590  

Teijin Ltd.

    55,400       587,015  

Terumo Corp.

    254,900       8,703,201  

THK Co. Ltd.

    49,800       1,056,534  

TIS Inc.

    87,800       2,489,492  

TKC Corp.

    15,200       399,392  

Toagosei Co. Ltd.

    85,700       665,377  

Tobu Railway Co. Ltd.

    59,200       1,405,697  

Tocalo Co. Ltd.

    77,300       743,301  

Toda Corp.

    65,400       350,795  

Toei Co. Ltd.

    2,700       387,288  

Toho Co. Ltd./Tokyo

    30,300       1,203,236  

Toho Gas Co. Ltd.

    29,300       705,363  

Toho Holdings Co. Ltd.

    20,600       315,464  

Tohoku Electric Power Co. Inc.

    47,900       265,202  

Tokai Carbon Co. Ltd.

    91,800       742,172  

TOKAI Holdings Corp.

    74,900       499,541  

Tokai Rika Co. Ltd.

    77,600       854,017  

Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings Inc.

    254,100       719,618  

Tokio Marine Holdings Inc.

    241,100       14,113,975  

Tokuyama Corp.

    20,100       271,739  

Tokyo Century Corp.

    11,200       396,089  

Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings Inc.(a)

    622,300       2,448,977  

Tokyo Electron Ltd.

    59,800           20,582,768  

Tokyo Gas Co. Ltd.

    141,200       2,773,296  

Tokyo Ohka Kogyo Co. Ltd.

    14,500       751,825  

Tokyo Seimitsu Co. Ltd.

    24,400       847,705  

Tokyo Steel Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    52,300       537,981  

Tokyo Tatemono Co. Ltd.

    54,000       795,273  

Tokyu Construction Co. Ltd.

    53,900       255,666  

Tokyu Corp.

    161,800       1,983,923  

Tokyu Fudosan Holdings Corp.

    184,500       999,796  

Tokyu REIT Inc.

    441       644,729  

Tomy Co. Ltd.

    74,000       820,070  

Topcon Corp.

    52,800       746,262  

Toppan Inc.

    100,000       1,701,545  

Toray Industries Inc.

    513,900       2,814,804  
Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Toridoll Holdings Corp.

    36,700     $ 712,920  

Toshiba Corp.

    152,900       6,202,774  

Toshiba TEC Corp.

    17,300       571,125  

Tosoh Corp.

    88,600       1,154,919  

Totetsu Kogyo Co. Ltd.

    9,700       173,597  

TOTO Ltd.

    57,700       1,965,369  

Towa Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    12,100       230,209  

Toyo Gosei Co. Ltd.

    3,600       221,318  

Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co. Ltd.

    17,600       256,518  

Toyo Seikan Group Holdings Ltd.

    81,400       937,369  

Toyo Suisan Kaisha Ltd.

    26,500       1,125,929  

Toyo Tire Corp.

    42,900       576,580  

Toyobo Co. Ltd.(b)

    30,300       235,507  

Toyoda Gosei Co. Ltd.

    20,900       329,827  

Toyota Boshoku Corp.

    34,600       511,643  

Toyota Industries Corp.

    57,100       3,476,788  

Toyota Motor Corp.

    4,040,700           65,584,698  

Toyota Tsusho Corp.

    76,600       2,614,315  

Trancom Co. Ltd.

    2,400       132,642  

Transcosmos Inc.

    11,100       314,936  

TRE Holdings Corp.

    24,100       282,205  

Trend Micro Inc/Japan

    56,600       3,289,264  

Tri Chemical Laboratories Inc.

    16,500       281,011  

Trusco Nakayama Corp.

    23,200       330,167  

TS Tech Co. Ltd.

    38,900       443,573  

Tsubakimoto Chain Co.

    12,800       304,659  

Tsumura & Co.

    26,900       631,150  

Tsuruha Holdings Inc.

    14,100       803,326  

UACJ Corp.

    14,400       244,311  

UBE Corp.

    71,200       1,114,811  

Ulvac Inc.

    23,700       894,957  

Unicharm Corp.

    153,600       5,563,736  

United Urban Investment Corp.

    909       990,905  

Universal Entertainment Corp.(a)

    23,800       258,998  

Ushio Inc.

    51,600       713,429  

USS Co. Ltd.

    87,100       1,709,121  

UT Group Co. Ltd.

    12,100       235,640  

Valor Holdings Co. Ltd.

    17,900       252,399  

ValueCommerce Co. Ltd.

    15,000       312,134  

Visional Inc.(a)

    7,500       410,761  

Wacoal Holdings Corp.

    23,700       384,378  

Wacom Co. Ltd.

    134,500       882,437  

WealthNavi Inc.(a)(b)

    18,400       293,048  

Welcia Holdings Co. Ltd.

    33,800       754,920  

West Holdings Corp.

    13,200       406,586  

West Japan Railway Co.

    75,700       2,780,515  

Yakult Honsha Co. Ltd.

    52,300       3,185,043  

Yamada Holdings Co. Ltd.

    232,000       837,608  

Yamaguchi Financial Group Inc.

    122,600       694,023  

Yamaha Corp.

    56,500       2,409,954  

Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd.

    106,800       2,063,069  

Yamato Holdings Co. Ltd.

    97,000       1,697,403  

Yamato Kogyo Co. Ltd.

    22,900       783,086  

Yamazaki Baking Co. Ltd.

    49,800       601,262  

Yaoko Co. Ltd.

    10,800       525,223  

Yaskawa Electric Corp.

    90,200       3,159,155  

Yokogawa Bridge Holdings Corp.

    9,300       134,401  

Yokogawa Electric Corp.

    85,700       1,519,741  

Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (The)

    55,400       811,467  

Yoshinoya Holdings Co. Ltd.

    31,300       606,767  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI International Developed Markets ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Z Holdings Corp.

    1,052,700     $ 3,720,493  

Zenkoku Hosho Co. Ltd.

    17,000       578,357  

Zensho Holdings Co. Ltd.

    39,900       1,056,354  

Zeon Corp.

    51,800       525,987  

Zojirushi Corp.

    24,800       275,318  

ZOZO Inc.

    49,100       1,060,643  
   

 

 

 
          1,536,715,028  
Netherlands — 3.7%            

Aalberts NV

    46,620       1,997,943  

ABN AMRO Bank NV, CVA(c)

    167,396       1,707,087  

Adyen NV(a)(c)

    8,610       15,487,425  

Aegon NV

    730,380       3,207,978  

AerCap Holdings NV(a)

    57,721       2,589,364  

Akzo Nobel NV

    69,353       4,667,490  

Alfen Beheer BV(a)(c)

    11,287       1,317,624  

Arcadis NV

    24,964       923,060  

Argenx SE(a)

    20,103       7,343,654  

ASM International NV

    19,139       5,878,958  

ASML Holding NV

    155,681       89,478,870  

ASR Nederland NV

    60,440       2,526,236  

Basic-Fit NV(a)(c)

    31,483       1,276,877  

BE Semiconductor Industries NV

    24,884       1,335,816  

Boskalis Westminster

    29,663       973,318  

Corbion NV

    22,339       778,524  

Davide Campari-Milano NV

    230,658       2,560,733  

Eurocommercial Properties NV

    28,186       638,199  

Euronext NV(c)

    34,593       2,818,588  

EXOR NV

    41,781       2,938,559  

Flow Traders(c)

    25,105       545,565  

Heineken Holding NV

    42,245       3,338,147  

Heineken NV

    97,329       9,595,355  

IMCD NV

    23,749       3,803,376  

ING Groep NV

    1,503,907       14,608,688  

InPost SA(a)(b)

    120,088       792,971  

Intertrust NV(a)(c)

    33,955       669,781  

Iveco Group NV(a)

    87,583       536,236  

Just Eat Takeaway.com NV(a)(c)

    62,688       1,149,024  

Just Eat Takeaway.com NV(a)(b)(c)

    14,624       268,988  

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV

    399,648       11,005,796  

Koninklijke BAM Groep NV(a)

    131,867       321,534  

Koninklijke DSM NV

    67,416       10,796,609  

Koninklijke KPN NV

    1,285,155       4,239,714  

Koninklijke Philips NV

    329,727       6,824,112  

Koninklijke Vopak NV

    33,834       785,254  

MFE-MediaForEurope NV(a)

    226,745       102,064  

MFE-MediaForEurope NV, Class B(a)

    226,284       145,625  

NN Group NV

    112,779       5,291,861  

NSI NV

    8,271       268,362  

OCI NV

    40,864       1,418,661  

Pharming Group NV(a)

    640,384       501,106  

PostNL NV

    194,167       510,717  

Prosus NV, Class N

    322,185       21,017,735  

Randstad NV

    44,823       2,265,488  

RHI Magnesita NV

    21,089       581,368  

SBM Offshore NV

    81,224       1,133,620  

Shop Apotheke Europe NV(a)(c)

    6,837       663,929  

Signify NV(c)

    55,646       1,807,272  

TKH Group NV

    21,407       878,777  

Universal Music Group NV

    283,364       6,414,369  
Security   Shares     Value  
Netherlands (continued)            

Wolters Kluwer NV

    100,386     $ 10,902,147  
   

 

 

 
          273,630,554  
New Zealand — 0.3%            

a2 Milk Co. Ltd. (The)(a)

    330,566       1,038,704  

Auckland International Airport Ltd.(a)

    497,124       2,334,342  

Chorus Ltd.

    214,950       1,081,824  

Contact Energy Ltd.

    324,790       1,566,835  

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp. Ltd.

    234,316       3,133,420  

Fletcher Building Ltd.

    396,188       1,289,017  

Goodman Property Trust

    549,804       755,120  

Infratil Ltd.

    435,237       2,298,147  

Mercury NZ Ltd.

    144,663       553,324  

Meridian Energy Ltd.

    564,484       1,771,489  

Ryman Healthcare Ltd.

    213,627       1,249,543  

SKYCITY Entertainment Group Ltd.

    280,380       489,745  

Spark New Zealand Ltd.

    790,044       2,540,446  

Summerset Group Holdings Ltd.

    164,239       1,107,177  

Xero Ltd.(a)

    56,276       3,707,389  
   

 

 

 
      24,916,522  
Norway — 0.9%            

Adevinta ASA(a)

    113,491       863,026  

Aker ASA, Class A

    13,191       1,024,428  

Aker BP ASA

    143,662       4,991,730  

Atea ASA

    30,245       369,299  

Austevoll Seafood ASA

    62,187       766,069  

Bakkafrost P/F

    16,209       1,130,022  

Borregaard ASA

    45,450       815,862  

DNB Bank ASA

    358,212       7,066,007  

DNO ASA

    682,528       982,042  

Entra ASA(c)

    23,381       329,263  

Equinor ASA

    396,548       15,268,638  

Gjensidige Forsikring ASA

    78,920       1,650,671  

Kahoot! ASA(a)(b)

    190,575       456,948  

Kongsberg Gruppen ASA

    42,200       1,555,016  

Leroy Seafood Group ASA

    139,633       1,096,919  

Mowi ASA

    147,600       3,405,883  

NEL ASA(a)(b)

    658,078       1,135,257  

Nordic Semiconductor ASA(a)

    63,600       1,117,677  

Norsk Hydro ASA

    575,105       3,896,469  

Orkla ASA

    256,180       2,211,415  

Salmar ASA

    22,846       1,636,430  

Scatec ASA(c)

    50,870       607,436  

Schibsted ASA, Class A

    12,054       226,561  

Schibsted ASA, Class B

    54,908       987,719  

SpareBank 1 SMN

    157,516       2,019,688  

SpareBank 1 SR-Bank ASA

    140,052       1,656,024  

Storebrand ASA

    253,883       2,135,421  

Telenor ASA

    235,997       2,865,982  

TGS ASA

    73,210       1,086,662  

TOMRA Systems ASA

    108,054       2,529,502  

Veidekke ASA

    47,333       489,390  

Yara International ASA

    70,615       3,009,424  
   

 

 

 
      69,382,880  
Portugal — 0.2%            

Banco Comercial Portugues SA, Class R

    3,888,346       576,985  

EDP - Energias de Portugal SA

    1,048,342       5,303,460  

Galp Energia SGPS SA

    219,635       2,318,375  

Jeronimo Martins SGPS SA

    101,267       2,344,022  

Navigator Co. SA (The)

    186,232       768,566  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI International Developed Markets ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Portugal (continued)            

NOS SGPS SA

    107,971     $ 407,639  

REN - Redes Energeticas Nacionais SGPS SA

    459,464       1,298,990  

Sonae SGPS SA

    877,932       998,887  
   

 

 

 
      14,016,924  
Singapore — 1.4%            

Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust

    1,082,112       2,329,201  

Ascott Residence Trust

    1,230,553       1,045,000  

CapitaLand China Trust

    703,380       601,718  

CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust

    1,925,835       3,042,280  

Capitaland Investment Ltd/Singapore

    1,049,700       2,986,741  

CDL Hospitality Trusts

    559,690       535,810  

City Developments Ltd.

    153,800       864,084  

ComfortDelGro Corp. Ltd.

    1,186,000       1,220,216  

DBS Group Holdings Ltd.

    697,900           15,924,924  

ESR-LOGOS REIT

    1,726,751       525,474  

Frasers Centrepoint Trust

    568,219       960,225  

Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust

    2,015,987       2,104,482  

Genting Singapore Ltd.

    2,717,900       1,587,357  

Golden Agri-Resources Ltd.

    3,345,400       629,903  

Grab Holdings Ltd., Class A(a)(b)

    440,619       1,299,826  

Keppel Corp. Ltd.

    636,100       3,178,072  

Keppel DC REIT

    474,250       711,071  

Keppel Infrastructure Trust

    2,762,600       1,172,629  

Keppel REIT

    796,200       640,119  

Manulife US Real Estate Investment Trust

    563,116       326,836  

Mapletree Commercial Trust

    888,800       1,224,297  

Mapletree Industrial Trust

    801,640       1,574,618  

Mapletree Logistics Trust

    1,580,634       2,017,352  

NetLink NBN Trust

    2,694,300       1,872,396  

OUE Commercial Real Estate Investment Trust

    1,187,948       331,074  

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd.(b)

    1,266,200       10,730,662  

Parkway Life REIT

    201,800       700,029  

SATS Ltd.(a)

    351,900       1,014,473  

Sea Ltd., ADR(a)

    140,418       10,716,702  

Sembcorp Industries Ltd.

    521,000       1,099,248  

Sembcorp Marine Ltd.(a)(b)

    7,614,188       601,435  

Silverlake Axis Ltd.

    854,100       248,279  

Singapore Airlines Ltd.(a)

    556,600       2,201,993  

Singapore Exchange Ltd.

    230,000       1,648,776  

Singapore Post Ltd.

    846,300       389,739  

Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd.

    576,300       1,680,352  

Singapore Telecommunications Ltd.

    3,190,200       6,032,901  

SPH REIT

    609,350       417,081  

Starhill Global REIT

    1,020,100       440,157  

Suntec REIT

    723,000       844,455  

United Overseas Bank Ltd.

    448,800       8,954,158  

UOL Group Ltd.

    162,800       879,589  

Venture Corp. Ltd.

    104,500       1,331,353  

Wilmar International Ltd.

    797,500       2,323,840  

Yangzijiang Financial Holding Ltd.(a)

    956,500       273,503  

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Holdings Ltd.

    1,493,400       1,006,858  
   

 

 

 
      102,241,288  
Spain — 2.0%            

Acciona SA

    8,655       1,780,943  

Acerinox SA

    66,148       645,363  

ACS Actividades de Construccion y Servicios SA

    92,203       2,216,344  

Aena SME SA(a)(c)

    28,429       3,595,974  

Almirall SA

    30,629       295,721  

Amadeus IT Group SA(a)

    174,352       10,166,500  
Security   Shares     Value  
Spain (continued)            

Applus Services SA

    48,427     $ 351,661  

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA

    2,553,375       11,571,051  

Banco de Sabadell SA

    2,379,194       1,523,310  

Banco Santander SA

    6,566,762       16,429,187  

Bankinter SA

    333,630       1,642,639  

Befesa SA(c)

    19,625       909,041  

CaixaBank SA

    1,751,523       5,259,358  

Cellnex Telecom SA(c)

    212,497       9,504,796  

Cia. de Distribucion Integral Logista Holdings SA

    40,700       838,955  

Cie. Automotive SA(b)

    22,849       601,053  

Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles SA

    29,668       878,444  

Ebro Foods SA

    26,653       443,532  

EDP Renovaveis SA

    112,281       2,920,348  

Enagas SA

    23,187       457,680  

Endesa SA

    98,067       1,797,511  

Faes Farma SA

    153,482       654,132  

Ferrovial SA

    191,317       5,123,110  

Fluidra SA

    52,027       972,496  

Gestamp Automocion SA(c)

    75,902       291,993  

Grifols SA(b)

    112,771       1,645,512  

Grupo Catalana Occidente SA

    48,672       1,451,428  

Iberdrola SA

    2,210,136       23,600,878  

Iberdrola SA, NVS

    60,177       641,487  

Indra Sistemas SA

    64,691       591,774  

Industria de Diseno Textil SA

    413,194       10,035,224  

Inmobiliaria Colonial Socimi SA

    140,074       928,056  

Linea Directa Aseguradora SA Cia de Seguros y Reaseguros

    369,248       409,792  

Mapfre SA

    448,132       723,799  

Mediaset Espana Comunicacion SA(a)

    67,564       235,086  

Melia Hotels International SA(a)

    67,704       427,024  

Merlin Properties Socimi SA

    157,992       1,694,591  

Naturgy Energy Group SA

    61,596       1,806,739  

Neinor Homes SA(c)

    16,719       179,829  

Pharma Mar SA

    10,262       632,135  

Prosegur Cia. de Seguridad SA

    77,588       138,369  

Red Electrica Corp. SA

    57,325       1,127,031  

Repsol SA

    606,864       7,560,466  

Sacyr SA

    206,578       472,437  

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy SA(a)

    100,611       1,851,168  

Solaria Energia y Medio Ambiente SA(a)

    38,043       877,179  

Tecnicas Reunidas SA(a)(b)

    29,875       198,337  

Telefonica SA

    2,036,013       9,088,132  

Viscofan SA

    17,220       1,002,866  
   

 

 

 
      148,190,481  
Sweden — 3.3%            

AAK AB

    88,477       1,546,571  

AddTech AB, Class B

    112,662       1,928,623  

AFRY AB

    49,545       756,543  

Alfa Laval AB

    114,173       3,413,979  

Arjo AB, Class B

    101,964       560,118  

Assa Abloy AB, Class B

    382,374       9,033,976  

Atlas Copco AB, Class A

    1,030,290       12,043,430  

Atlas Copco AB, Class B

    573,478       5,957,111  

Avanza Bank Holding AB

    61,009       1,177,201  

Axfood AB

    42,322       1,342,683  

Beijer Ref AB

    110,330       1,750,144  

BHG Group AB(a)

    86,376       295,223  

BICO Group AB, Class B(a)(b)

    32,776       130,167  

BillerudKorsnas AB

    84,600       1,091,218  
 

 

 

S C H E D U L E   O F   I N V E S T M E N T S

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI International Developed Markets ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Sweden (continued)            

Biotage AB

    38,664     $ 850,544  

Boliden AB

    116,777       3,902,555  

Bonava AB, Class B

    92,944       348,194  

Bravida Holding AB(c)

    81,832       828,737  

Bure Equity AB

    35,844       954,202  

Castellum AB

    106,564           1,708,437  

Catena AB

    17,319       793,617  

Cint Group AB(a)

    71,282       503,117  

Corem Property Group AB, Class B

    510,683       686,750  

Dios Fastigheter AB

    78,123       617,522  

Dometic Group AB(c)

    125,665       852,224  

Electrolux AB, Class B

    94,816       1,367,609  

Electrolux Professional AB, Class B

    142,079       868,228  

Elekta AB, Class B

    161,224       1,164,442  

Embracer Group AB(a)(b)

    270,163       2,058,784  

Epiroc AB, Class A

    262,230       4,636,668  

Epiroc AB, Class B

    139,383       2,213,901  

EQT AB

    122,747       3,331,758  

Essity AB, Class B

    235,329       5,990,318  

Evolution AB(c)

    68,781       6,673,874  

Fabege AB

    108,932       1,118,166  

Fastighets AB Balder, Class B(a)

    237,341       1,516,152  

Fortnox AB

    218,913       1,248,326  

Getinge AB, Class B

    95,454       2,154,007  

Granges AB

    65,788       610,004  

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB, Class B

    276,979       3,543,818  

Hexagon AB, Class B

    753,278       8,869,504  

Hexpol AB

    137,042       1,429,356  

Holmen AB, Class B

    37,102       1,524,593  

Hufvudstaden AB, Class A

    72,424       999,691  

Husqvarna AB, Class B

    194,124       1,547,116  

Industrivarden AB, Class A

    47,691       1,244,355  

Industrivarden AB, Class C

    83,506       2,154,476  

Indutrade AB

    104,515       2,456,474  

Instalco AB

    160,065       792,333  

Intrum AB

    43,504       929,244  

Investment AB Latour, Class B

    55,591       1,383,178  

Investor AB, Class A

    195,517       4,019,883  

Investor AB, Class B

    690,074       12,877,967  

JM AB

    25,094       465,683  

Kindred Group PLC

    93,183       820,668  

Kinnevik AB, Class B(a)

    91,550       1,648,987  

L E Lundbergforetagen AB, Class B

    27,252       1,293,366  

Lifco AB, Class B

    107,732       2,097,111  

Lindab International AB

    50,494       883,816  

Loomis AB

    50,964       1,437,097  

Millicom International Cellular SA, SDR(a)

    73,765       1,159,886  

MIPS AB

    19,198       1,027,087  

Modern Times Group MTG AB, Class B

    59,384       614,659  

Mycronic AB

    69,355       1,020,070  

NCC AB, Class B

    59,749       620,505  

Nibe Industrier AB, Class B

    602,088       6,065,498  

Nolato AB, Class B

    159,088       957,346  

Nordnet AB publ

    79,204       1,063,910  

Nyfosa AB

    79,830       745,333  

Pandox AB(a)

    68,189       1,000,003  

Peab AB, Class B

    104,568       713,408  

PowerCell Sweden AB(a)

    30,292       544,517  

Resurs Holding AB(c)

    44,477       103,902  

Saab AB, Class B

    30,287       1,095,590  
Security   Shares     Value  
Sweden (continued)            

Sagax AB, Class B

    81,523     $ 2,101,018  

Samhallsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden AB(b)

    490,926       910,895  

Sandvik AB

    408,069       7,519,152  

Sectra AB

    78,309       1,437,666  

Securitas AB, Class B

    91,430       924,569  

Sinch AB(a)(b)(c)

    241,954       613,446  

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB, Class A

    621,972       6,738,088  

Skanska AB, Class B

    130,967       2,234,291  

SKF AB, Class B

    143,995       2,423,355  

SSAB AB, Class B

    335,135       1,537,663  

Stillfront Group AB(a)

    250,896       657,449  

Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA, Class B

    249,553       3,648,359  

Svenska Handelsbanken AB, Class A

    546,726       4,916,111  

Sweco AB, Class B

    81,361       907,443  

Swedbank AB, Class A

    338,127       4,683,111  

Swedish Match AB

    611,902       6,405,708  

Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB(a)

    65,045       1,428,452  

Tele2 AB, Class B

    227,526       2,599,174  

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Class B

    1,114,219       8,475,021  

Telia Co. AB

    988,094       3,650,362  

Thule Group AB(c)

    47,874       1,389,868  

Trelleborg AB, Class B

    97,838       2,403,932  

Troax Group AB

    22,367       475,516  

Viaplay Group AB, Class B(a)

    30,530       906,459  

Vitec Software Group AB, Class B

    18,271       842,420  

Vitrolife AB

    31,742       1,035,589  

Volvo AB, Class A

    33,182       618,298  

Volvo AB, Class B

    612,028       10,988,364  

Volvo Car AB, Class B(a)(b)

    235,175       1,751,060  

Wallenstam AB, Class B

    140,981       718,625  

Wihlborgs Fastigheter AB

    177,310       1,511,950  
   

 

 

 
          243,628,967  
Switzerland — 8.7%            

ABB Ltd., Registered

    639,808       19,449,907  

Adecco Group AG, Registered

    62,328       2,195,629  

Alcon Inc.

    202,319       15,923,331  

Allreal Holding AG, Registered

    1,730       286,224  

ALSO Holding AG, Registered

    2,908       539,162  

Bachem Holding AG, Class A

    14,510       978,460  

Baloise Holding AG, Registered

    17,780       2,832,871  

Banque Cantonale Vaudoise, Registered

    12,419       1,156,337  

Barry Callebaut AG, Registered

    1,491       3,303,552  

Belimo Holding AG, Registered

    3,820       1,568,162  

BKW AG

    9,897       1,125,961  

Bossard Holding AG, Class A, Registered

    2,673       595,767  

Bucher Industries AG, Registered

    2,022       776,320  

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG

    1,845       833,522  

Bystronic AG, Registered

    512       378,805  

Cembra Money Bank AG

    11,069       804,643  

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG, Participation Certificates, NVS

    375       4,146,998  

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG, Registered

    38       4,382,239  

Cie. Financiere Richemont SA, Class A, Registered

    204,915       24,708,138  

Clariant AG, Registered

    89,729       1,681,121  

Coca-Cola HBC AG, Class DI

    74,014       1,821,604  

Comet Holding AG, Registered

    4,213       777,010  

Credit Suisse Group AG, Registered

    1,021,286       5,940,377  

Daetwyler Holding AG, Bearer

    2,522       614,751  

DKSH Holding AG

    11,975       984,327  

dormakaba Holding AG

    1,106       526,878  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI International Developed Markets ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Switzerland (continued)            

Dufry AG, Registered(a)

    28,562     $ 1,075,411  

Emmi AG, Registered

    1,088       1,082,512  

EMS-Chemie Holding AG, Registered

    2,798       2,221,849  

Flughafen Zurich AG, Registered(a)

    8,977       1,492,841  

Forbo Holding AG, Registered

    361       484,774  

Galenica AG(c)

    17,278       1,367,906  

Geberit AG, Registered

    13,843       7,290,785  

Georg Fischer Ltd.

    35,816       2,189,035  

Givaudan SA, Registered

    3,584           12,528,075  

Gurit Holding AG(b)

    2,478       301,899  

Helvetia Holding AG, Registered

    16,912       1,933,526  

Holcim AG

    216,032       10,129,448  

Huber + Suhner AG, Registered

    9,263       834,067  

Idorsia Ltd.(a)(b)

    60,977       745,694  

Inficon Holding AG, Registered

    627       523,270  

Interroll Holding AG, Registered

    260       686,151  

Intershop Holding AG

    669       449,819  

Julius Baer Group Ltd.

    92,921       4,804,949  

Kardex Holding AG, Registered

    3,103       622,248  

Kuehne + Nagel International AG, Registered

    21,608       5,819,495  

Landis+Gyr Group AG

    10,833       715,026  

Logitech International SA, Registered

    70,190       3,949,041  

Lonza Group AG, Registered

    29,163       17,723,852  

Medmix AG(c)

    15,552       352,422  

Mobilezone Holding AG, Registered

    33,059       590,032  

Mobimo Holding AG, Registered

    2,669       687,218  

Nestle SA, Registered

    1,082,314       132,612,994  

Novartis AG, Registered

    834,711       71,726,407  

OC Oerlikon Corp. AG, Registered

    100,112       774,775  

Partners Group Holding AG

    8,831       9,641,208  

PSP Swiss Property AG, Registered

    16,893       2,020,270  

Roche Holding AG, Bearer

    10,380       4,231,559  

Roche Holding AG, NVS

    268,551       89,160,145  

Schindler Holding AG, Participation Certificates, NVS

    12,953       2,531,778  

Schindler Holding AG, Registered

    11,595       2,201,737  

Schweiter Technologies AG, Bearer

    343       389,131  

SFS Group AG

    7,696       845,955  

SGS SA, Registered

    2,365       5,771,706  

Siegfried Holding AG, Registered

    1,281       948,007  

Siemens Energy AG(a)

    164,823       2,738,944  

SIG Group AG

    99,148       2,586,604  

Sika AG, Registered

    57,772       14,274,736  

Softwareone Holding AG

    41,779       568,642  

Sonova Holding AG, Registered

    22,037       7,937,326  

St. Galler Kantonalbank AG, Class A, Registered

    1,672       796,477  

Stadler Rail AG(b)

    21,234       687,693  

STMicroelectronics NV

    283,413       10,725,347  

Straumann Holding AG

    45,381       6,137,802  

Sulzer AG, Registered(b)

    11,482       769,688  

Swatch Group AG (The), Bearer

    13,914       3,704,141  

Swatch Group AG (The), Registered

    2,642       131,938  

Swiss Life Holding AG, Registered

    13,604       7,206,532  

Swiss Prime Site AG, Registered

    29,422       2,679,273  

Swiss Re AG

    117,749       8,835,508  

Swisscom AG, Registered

    9,762       5,277,702  

Swissquote Group Holding SA, Registered

    6,184       751,815  

Tecan Group AG, Registered

    5,935       2,107,735  

Temenos AG, Registered

    26,752       2,123,373  

UBS Group AG, Registered

    1,368,646       22,364,117  

Valiant Holding AG, Registered

    12,164       1,095,793  
Security   Shares     Value  
Switzerland (continued)            

Valora Holding AG, Registered

    1,761     $ 481,356  

VAT Group AG(c)

    12,048       3,508,033  

Vifor Pharma AG(a)

    19,598       3,424,014  

Vontobel Holding AG, Registered

    13,721       902,519  

Zur Rose Group AG(a)(b)

    4,079       291,246  

Zurich Insurance Group AG

    58,202       25,406,822  
   

 

 

 
          639,304,289  
United Kingdom — 13.4%            

3i Group PLC

    366,339       5,692,083  

888 Holdings PLC

    217,652       389,898  

Abcam PLC(a)

    96,980       1,449,356  

abrdn PLC

    459,768       932,144  

Admiral Group PLC

    66,065       1,544,043  

Airtel Africa PLC(c)

    557,084       1,076,850  

AJ Bell PLC

    210,293       809,145  

Anglo American PLC

    495,843       17,922,170  

Antofagasta PLC

    165,129       2,349,568  

AO World PLC(a)(b)

    216,691       114,579  

Ascential PLC(a)

    315,485       1,127,930  

Ashmore Group PLC

    393,091       1,035,955  

Ashtead Group PLC

    171,440       9,650,308  

ASOS PLC(a)

    50,372       641,087  

Associated British Foods PLC

    136,896       2,796,151  

Assura PLC

    1,380,747       1,157,135  

Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings
PLC(a)(b)(c)

    51,324       301,852  

AstraZeneca PLC

    596,266       78,433,549  

Auto Trader Group PLC(c)

    345,802       2,665,965  

Avast PLC(c)

    241,025       1,364,869  

AVEVA Group PLC

    53,776       1,555,767  

Aviva PLC

    1,108,780       5,369,626  

B&M European Value Retail SA

    364,624       1,887,967  

BAE Systems PLC

    1,214,729       11,416,920  

Balfour Beatty PLC

    387,412       1,323,844  

Barclays PLC

    6,425,926       12,309,264  

Barratt Developments PLC

    404,354       2,479,376  

Beazley PLC

    225,775       1,495,338  

Bellway PLC

    52,027       1,554,777  

Berkeley Group Holdings PLC

    46,532       2,411,449  

Big Yellow Group PLC

    63,694       1,104,877  

Bodycote PLC

    90,430       661,549  

boohoo Group PLC(a)(b)

    726,432       593,588  

BP PLC

    7,548,277       36,943,228  

Breedon Group PLC

    684,285       592,856  

British American Tobacco PLC

    838,260       32,846,071  

British Land Co. PLC (The)

    305,689       1,838,028  

Britvic PLC

    115,748       1,212,943  

BT Group PLC

    2,702,717       5,336,035  

Bunzl PLC

    125,924       4,726,010  

Burberry Group PLC

    155,906       3,427,369  

Burford Capital Ltd.

    93,986       1,007,786  

Capita PLC(a)

    1,301,032       456,842  

Capital & Counties Properties PLC

    350,407       634,812  

Capricorn Energy PLC(a)

    286,880       769,250  

Carnival PLC(a)(b)

    70,013       564,550  

Centamin PLC

    720,221       728,195  

Centrica PLC(a)

    2,512,568       2,692,212  

Cineworld Group PLC(a)(b)

    1,082,947       305,608  

Close Brothers Group PLC

    62,997       851,571  

CNH Industrial NV

    409,264       5,272,408  

Coats Group PLC

    719,474       650,701  
 

 

 

S C H E D U L E   O F   I N V E S T M E N T S

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI International Developed Markets ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
United Kingdom (continued)            

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC

    81,921     $ 4,433,565  

Compass Group PLC

    676,682       15,859,013  

Computacenter PLC

    50,332       1,591,200  

ConvaTec Group PLC(c)

    601,762       1,678,005  

Countryside Partnerships PLC(a)(c)

    245,386       869,769  

Cranswick PLC

    34,670       1,410,185  

Crest Nicholson Holdings PLC

    185,311       623,058  

Croda International PLC

    53,925       4,931,441  

Currys PLC

    645,217       527,571  

CVS Group PLC

    39,900       837,696  

DCC PLC

    38,609       2,520,755  

Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC

    44,587       2,006,533  

Deliveroo PLC(a)(c)

    445,638       491,901  

Derwent London PLC

    29,532       1,031,024  

Diageo PLC

    888,907           42,109,175  

Diploma PLC

    46,070       1,547,146  

Direct Line Insurance Group PLC

    443,467       1,112,902  

Domino’s Pizza Group PLC

    262,729       915,607  

Dr. Martens PLC

    236,107       749,586  

Drax Group PLC

    178,556       1,712,837  

DS Smith PLC

    600,873       2,141,867  

Dunelm Group PLC

    71,698       745,479  

easyJet PLC(a)

    131,640       642,958  

Elementis PLC(a)

    394,309       525,079  

Entain PLC(a)

    235,958       3,472,134  

Essentra PLC

    161,821       488,482  

Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC

    79,451       1,406,705  

Experian PLC

    355,197       12,436,247  

Ferguson PLC

    84,420       10,619,925  

Fevertree Drinks PLC

    47,769       625,877  

Firstgroup PLC(b)

    515,348       841,668  

Frasers Group PLC(a)

    141,666       1,550,069  

Future PLC

    56,353       1,262,606  

Games Workshop Group PLC

    13,670       1,293,767  

Gamma Communications PLC

    37,173       504,211  

GB Group PLC

    91,326       565,128  

Genuit Group PLC

    125,064       647,679  

Genus PLC

    31,347       1,083,389  

Go-Ahead Group PLC (The)(a)

    31,415       567,593  

Grainger PLC

    298,022       1,075,002  

Great Portland Estates PLC

    107,148       811,063  

Greatland Gold PLC(a)

    4,413,902       682,657  

Greggs PLC

    36,378       906,978  

GSK PLC

    1,559,017       32,755,263  

Haleon PLC(a)

    1,948,771       6,925,036  

Halma PLC

    146,413       4,123,411  

Hammerson PLC

    1,590,115       485,466  

Harbour Energy PLC

    207,916       929,734  

Hargreaves Lansdown PLC

    119,610       1,238,294  

Hays PLC

    736,374       1,148,867  

Helios Towers PLC(a)(b)

    340,931       599,404  

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC

    58,875       1,244,441  

Hill & Smith Holdings PLC

    36,619       588,612  

Hiscox Ltd.(b)

    152,298       1,658,331  

HomeServe PLC

    122,502       1,755,883  

Howden Joinery Group PLC

    244,878       2,021,358  

HSBC Holdings PLC

    7,751,003       48,551,949  

Ibstock PLC(c)

    345,815       866,796  

IG Group Holdings PLC

    167,611       1,626,203  

IMI PLC

    119,065       1,944,214  
Security   Shares     Value  
United Kingdom (continued)            

Impax Asset Management Group PLC

    47,926     $ 420,811  

Imperial Brands PLC

    353,989       7,772,299  

Inchcape PLC

    163,413       1,672,561  

Indivior PLC(a)

    357,260       1,399,082  

Informa PLC(a)

    581,678       4,230,337  

IntegraFin Holdings PLC

    167,573       558,337  

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC

    71,734       4,252,039  

Intermediate Capital Group PLC

    125,902       2,346,997  

Intertek Group PLC

    57,010       3,046,911  

Investec PLC

    312,214       1,688,971  

IP Group PLC

    386,612       407,263  

ITM Power PLC(a)(b)

    241,156       629,640  

ITV PLC

    1,471,027       1,323,069  

IWG PLC(a)

    368,657       864,569  

J D Wetherspoon PLC(a)

    87,974       600,776  

J Sainsbury PLC

    708,062       1,910,047  

JD Sports Fashion PLC

    1,053,200       1,672,863  

JET2 PLC(a)(b)

    69,786       782,186  

John Wood Group PLC(a)

    333,121       638,528  

Johnson Matthey PLC

    73,139       1,912,181  

Jupiter Fund Management PLC

    263,335       404,333  

Kainos Group PLC

    41,182       684,567  

Keywords Studios PLC

    49,583       1,524,374  

Kingfisher PLC

    825,965       2,613,247  

Lancashire Holdings Ltd.

    160,876       876,397  

Land Securities Group PLC

    228,103       2,038,335  

Learning Technologies Group PLC

    431,400       698,727  

Legal & General Group PLC

    2,291,894       7,319,202  

Liontrust Asset Management PLC

    29,257       371,695  

Lloyds Banking Group PLC

    26,633,112       14,745,638  

London Stock Exchange Group PLC

    126,450           12,340,594  

LondonMetric Property PLC

    278,103       848,039  

M&G PLC

    993,614       2,590,055  

Man Group PLC/Jersey

    631,581       2,101,106  

Marks & Spencer Group PLC(a)

    748,676       1,297,963  

Marshalls PLC

    97,938       591,307  

Mediclinic International PLC(a)

    207,649       1,228,652  

Meggitt PLC(a)

    319,054       3,073,346  

Melrose Industries PLC

    1,764,674       3,473,688  

Micro Focus International PLC

    223,573       778,843  

Mondi PLC

    189,935       3,604,437  

Moneysupermarket.com Group PLC

    517,873       1,289,200  

National Express Group PLC(a)

    381,775       855,330  

National Grid PLC

    1,398,918       19,262,532  

NatWest Group PLC

    2,043,603       6,206,946  

Network International Holdings PLC(a)(c)

    206,786       505,663  

Next PLC

    53,668       4,467,957  

Ninety One PLC

    315,576       788,601  

NMC Health PLC, NVS(d)

    12,146        

Ocado Group PLC(a)(b)

    181,521       1,866,082  

OSB Group PLC

    239,292       1,537,152  

Pagegroup PLC

    199,974       1,113,049  

Paragon Banking Group PLC

    132,948       868,030  

Pearson PLC

    267,160       2,472,633  

Penno Group PLC

    109,739       1,343,255  

Persimmon PLC

    122,853       2,833,753  

Petrofac Ltd.(a)(b)

    242,768       340,581  

Pets at Home Group PLC

    222,057       890,962  

Phoenix Group Holdings PLC

    266,269       2,097,832  

Playtech PLC(a)

    130,122       779,708  
 

 

 

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July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI International Developed Markets ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

 

 
United Kingdom (continued)            

Primary Health Properties PLC

    773,628     $ 1,391,867  

Provident Financial PLC

    185,327       437,956  

Prudential PLC

    1,054,159       13,002,404  

QinetiQ Group PLC

    247,993       1,154,981  

Quilter PLC(c)

    731,359       935,181  

Rathbones Group PLC

    28,358       625,072  

Reach PLC

    174,950       205,917  

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC

    272,572       22,109,605  

Redrow PLC

    142,780       1,009,544  

RELX PLC

    738,784       21,874,981  

Renishaw PLC

    22,104       1,173,461  

Rentokil Initial PLC

    750,478       4,955,375  

Rightmove PLC

    341,041       2,666,181  

Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC(a)

    3,174,958       3,470,035  

Rotork PLC

    329,067       1,044,218  

Royal Mail PLC

    318,626       1,101,106  

RS GROUP PLC

    208,462       2,631,764  

RWS Holdings PLC

    180,424       842,408  

S4 Capital PLC(a)

    162,173       250,794  

Safestore Holdings PLC

    104,594       1,456,430  

Sage Group PLC (The)

    355,625       3,064,816  

Sanne Group PLC(a)

    125,155       1,402,206  

Savills PLC

    72,605       1,058,542  

Schroders PLC

    44,494       1,613,873  

Segro PLC

    431,642       5,774,498  

Senior PLC(a)

    262,141       463,530  

Serco Group PLC

    536,823       1,235,065  

Severn Trent PLC

    90,872       3,267,014  

Shaftesbury PLC

    108,733       667,219  

Shell PLC

    2,940,235           78,434,628  

Smart Metering Systems PLC

    82,769       950,196  

Smith & Nephew PLC

    337,937       4,332,742  

Smiths Group PLC

    151,504       2,859,213  

Softcat PLC

    66,363       1,132,166  

Spectris PLC

    45,957       1,748,004  

Spirax-Sarco Engineering PLC

    28,711       4,189,191  

Spirent Communications PLC

    309,436       1,064,361  

SSE PLC

    396,885       8,572,078  

SSP Group PLC(a)

    345,567       1,074,616  

St. James’s Place PLC

    211,003       3,169,490  

Standard Chartered PLC

    996,031       6,865,332  

Subsea 7 SA

    121,828       1,097,984  

Synthomer PLC

    197,707       563,963  

Tate & Lyle PLC

    163,105       1,597,836  

Taylor Wimpey PLC

    1,336,742       2,080,610  

Team17 Group PLC(a)

    101,302       541,695  

Tesco PLC

    2,970,668       9,527,335  

TP ICAP Group PLC

    519,433       752,753  

Trainline PLC(a)(c)

    209,584       1,011,227  

Travis Perkins PLC

    91,364       1,172,624  

Tritax Big Box REIT PLC

    665,668       1,601,542  

Tullow Oil PLC(a)(b)

    972,557       610,429  

Ultra Electronics Holdings PLC

    29,493       1,259,487  

Unilever PLC

    972,319       47,354,743  

UNITE Group PLC (The)

    113,085       1,612,286  

United Utilities Group PLC

    272,002       3,613,964  

Vesuvius PLC

    127,023       556,570  

Victrex PLC

    33,889       798,188  

Virgin Money UK PLC

    565,908       987,033  

Vistry Group PLC

    102,081       1,150,752  
Security   Shares     Value  

 

 
United Kingdom (continued)            

Vodafone Group PLC

    10,150,799     $ 14,958,798  

Weir Group PLC (The)

    106,825       2,184,442  

WH Smith PLC(a)

    69,077       1,219,243  

Whitbread PLC

    75,165       2,392,488  

Wickes Group PLC

    196,491       326,148  

Workspace Group PLC

    70,910       509,667  

WPP PLC

    447,688       4,831,621  

YouGov PLC

    65,950       879,437  
   

 

 

 
      988,118,451  
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks — 99.2%
(Cost: $7,308,958,820)

 

    7,319,393,700  
   

 

 

 

Preferred Stocks

 

Germany — 0.4%  

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, Preference Shares, NVS

    16,735       1,270,606  

Fuchs Petrolub SE, Preference Shares, NVS

    37,552       1,125,172  

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Preference Shares, NVS

    68,680       4,387,505  

Jungheinrich AG, Preference Shares, NVS

    16,893       459,819  

Porsche Automobil Holding SE, Preference Shares, NVS

    61,063       4,419,844  

Sartorius AG, Preference Shares, NVS

    10,176       4,551,717  

Volkswagen AG, Preference Shares, NVS

    70,215       9,927,688  
   

 

 

 
      26,142,351  
   

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks — 0.4%
(Cost: $29,134,988)

 

    26,142,351  
   

 

 

 

Warrants

   
Australia — 0.0%            

PointsBet Holdings Ltd. (Expires 07/08/24)(a)

    5,339        
   

 

 

 

Total Warrants — 0.0%
(Cost: $0)

 

     
   

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments — 99.6%
(Cost: $7,338,093,808)

 

    7,345,536,051  
   

 

 

 

Short-Term Securities

 

Money Market Funds — 0.9%            

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares, 1.93%(e)(f)(g)

    68,723,459       68,716,587  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 1.81%(e)(f)

    780,000       780,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Securities — 0.9%
(Cost: $69,493,096)

 

    69,496,587  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities — 100.5%
(Cost: $7,407,586,904)

 

    7,415,032,638  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.5)%

 

    (37,938,153
   

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

    $  7,377,094,485  
   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Non-income producing security.

(b) 

All or a portion of this security is on loan.

(c) 

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

 

 

 

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(d) 

Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

(e) 

Affiliate of the Fund.

(f) 

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

(g) 

All or a portion of this security was purchased with the cash collateral from loaned securities.

    

 

 

Affiliates

Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended July 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

 

 
Affiliated Issuer  

Value at

07/31/21

   

Purchases

at Cost

   

Proceeds

from Sale

   

Net Realized

Gain (Loss)

   

Change in

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

   

Value at

07/31/22

   

Shares

Held at

07/31/22

    Income    

Capital

Gain

Distributions

from

Underlying

Funds

 

 

 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares

  $ 34,852,882     $ 33,888,203 (a)    $     $ (20,492   $ (4,006   $ 68,716,587       68,723,459     $ 1,118,022 (b)    $  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares

    700,000       80,000 (a)                        780,000       780,000       8,543        
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 
        $ (20,492   $ (4,006   $ 69,496,587       $ 1,126,565     $  
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Represents net amount purchased (sold).

 
  (b) 

All or a portion represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Futures Contracts

 

 

 
Description   

Number of

Contracts

   

Expiration

Date

   

Notional

Amount

(000)

   

Value/

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

 

 

 

Long Contracts

        

TOPIX Index

     36       09/08/22     $ 5,250     $ 88,718  

SPI 200 Index

     30       09/15/22       3,628       192,970  

Euro STOXX 50 Index

     201       09/16/22       7,646       440,769  

FTSE 100 Index

     62       09/16/22       5,584       179,437  
        

 

 

 
         $ 901,894  
        

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

 

 
    

Commodity

Contracts

   

Credit

Contracts

   

Equity

Contracts

   

Foreign

Currency

Exchange

Contracts

   

Interest

Rate

Contracts

   

Other

Contracts

    Total  

 

 

Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments

            

Futures contracts

            

Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(a)

   $     $     $ 901,894     $     $     $     $ 901,894  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss).

 

 

 

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Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure (continued)

For the period ended July 31, 2022, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

 

 
    

Commodity

Contracts

    

Credit

Contracts

    

Equity

Contracts

    

Foreign

Currency

Exchange

Contracts

    

Interest

Rate

Contracts

    

Other

Contracts

     Total  

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from

                    

Futures contracts

   $      $      $ (2,405,823    $      $      $      $ (2,405,823
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on

                    

Futures contracts

   $      $      $ 918,790      $      $      $      $ 918,790  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

 

 

Futures contracts

  

Average notional value of contracts — long

   $ 27,525,115      

 

 

For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.

 

                                                                                               

 

 
     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

 

 

Investments

           

Assets

           

Common Stocks

   $ 924,774,853      $ 6,394,139,593      $ 479,254      $ 7,319,393,700  

Preferred Stocks

            26,142,351               26,142,351  

Warrants

                           

Money Market Funds

     69,496,587                      69,496,587  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 994,271,440      $ 6,420,281,944      $ 479,254      $ 7,415,032,638  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments(a)

           

Assets

           

Futures Contracts

   $      $ 901,894      $      $ 901,894  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts. Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI Pacific ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Common Stocks

   
Australia — 22.4%            

29Metals Ltd.(a)

    96,162     $ 102,180  

5E Advanced Materials Inc.(a)

    69,168       112,997  

Abacus Property Group

    100,611       207,835  

Accent Group Ltd.

    92,367       85,189  

Adbri Ltd.

    112,459       200,550  

AGL Energy Ltd.

    148,564       874,996  

Alkane Resources Ltd.(a)

    143,779       79,725  

Allkem Ltd.(a)

    137,486       1,109,016  

ALS Ltd.

    102,331       840,489  

Altium Ltd.

    27,691       611,495  

Alumina Ltd.

    584,357       634,748  

AMP Ltd.(a)

    776,454       594,616  

Ampol Ltd.

    54,610       1,293,793  

Ansell Ltd.

    31,890       585,489  

APA Group

    275,674       2,260,348  

APM Human Services International Ltd.(a)

    74,426       173,022  

Appen Ltd.

    30,584       125,400  

ARB Corp. Ltd.

    18,675       438,526  

Arena REIT

    89,185       302,753  

Aristocrat Leisure Ltd.

    142,571       3,556,868  

ASX Ltd.

    45,044       2,799,699  

Atlas Arteria Ltd.

    228,164       1,241,518  

AUB Group Ltd.

    25,391       348,259  

Aurizon Holdings Ltd.

    433,560       1,227,103  

Aussie Broadband Ltd.(a)

    49,203       125,729  

Austal Ltd.

    90,690       170,367  

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd.

        658,197           10,637,293  

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd., New

    43,880       702,090  

Australian Agricultural Co. Ltd.(a)

    84,025       108,974  

Australian Clinical Labs Ltd.

    23,841       88,509  

Australian Ethical Investment Ltd.

    20,310       93,244  

Australian Strategic Materials Ltd.(a)

    25,572       64,421  

AVZ Minerals Ltd.(a)(b)(c)

    347,816       172,991  

Bank of Queensland Ltd.

    151,258       801,092  

Bapcor Ltd.

    93,178       436,880  

Beach Energy Ltd.

    366,080       471,774  

Bega Cheese Ltd.

    83,221       203,605  

Bellevue Gold Ltd.(a)

    175,382       104,311  

Bendigo & Adelaide Bank Ltd.

    127,022       921,752  

Betmakers Technology Group Ltd.(a)

    217,867       77,376  

BHP Group Ltd.

    1,215,940       33,274,631  

Blackmores Ltd.

    4,709       257,143  

BlueScope Steel Ltd.

    116,623       1,369,898  

Boral Ltd.

    109,623       223,397  

Boss Energy Ltd. (a)

    87,844       141,409  

BrainChip Holdings Ltd.(a)(c)

    360,355       276,792  

Brambles Ltd.

    340,604       2,741,420  

Breville Group Ltd.

    26,039       384,964  

Brickworks Ltd.

    18,056       266,964  

BWP Trust

    116,470       350,965  

Calix Ltd.(a)

    34,836       155,161  

Capricorn Metals Ltd.(a)

    70,682       193,969  

carsales.com Ltd.

    77,083       1,123,732  

Centuria Capital Group

    128,221       188,616  

Centuria Industrial REIT

    142,804       318,616  

Centuria Office REIT

    98,220       128,700  

Chalice Mining Ltd.(a)(c)

    71,477       244,857  

Challenger Ltd.

    138,585       684,577  
Security   Shares     Value  
Australia (continued)            

Champion Iron Ltd.

    82,716     $ 282,218  

Charter Hall Group

    113,071       1,021,834  

Charter Hall Long Wale REIT

    130,740       419,331  

Charter Hall Retail REIT

    124,076       367,269  

Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT

    72,407       192,346  

City Chic Collective Ltd.(a)

    45,234       74,017  

Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd.

    466,193       898,116  

Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

    13,086       173,402  

Cochlear Ltd.

    15,554       2,344,406  

Codan Ltd./Australia

    32,824       201,117  

Coles Group Ltd.

    316,964       4,174,523  

Collins Foods Ltd.

    30,499       222,317  

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

    409,397       29,074,311  

Computershare Ltd.

    129,551       2,288,776  

Core Lithium Ltd.(a)(c)

    389,646       323,000  

Coronado Global Resources Inc.(d)

    213,861       212,755  

Corporate Travel Management Ltd.(a)

    29,525       393,731  

Costa Group Holdings Ltd.

    130,630       236,821  

Credit Corp. Group Ltd.

    19,053       323,916  

Cromwell Property Group

    360,437       213,076  

CSL Ltd.

        115,974           23,614,276  

CSR Ltd.

    117,220       376,195  

Data#3 Ltd.

    48,035       209,215  

De Grey Mining Ltd.(a)

    365,726       230,638  

Deterra Royalties Ltd.

    105,360       321,580  

Dexus

    251,566       1,690,525  

Dexus Industria REIT

    77,635       164,042  

DGL Group Ltd./Au(a)

    38,350       67,282  

Dicker Data Ltd.

    20,642       163,534  

Domain Holdings Australia Ltd.

    66,839       167,343  

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd.

    14,446       738,622  

Downer EDI Ltd.

    164,529       640,537  

Eagers Automotive Ltd.

    38,523       340,560  

Eclipx Group Ltd.(a)

    77,558       143,617  

Elders Ltd.

    40,407       321,082  

EML Payments Ltd.(a)

    158,521       117,774  

Endeavour Group Ltd./Australia

    322,157       1,794,876  

EVENT Hospitality and Entertainment Ltd.(a)

    32,164       321,717  

Evolution Mining Ltd.

    420,886       777,493  

Firefinch Ltd.(a)(b)

    298,353       41,692  

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd.(a)

    39,444       479,687  

Fortescue Metals Group Ltd.

    402,581       5,180,637  

G8 Education Ltd.

    242,606       181,118  

GDI Property Group Partnership

    137,594       94,602  

Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia Ltd.

    101,506       201,133  

Gold Road Resources Ltd.

    253,495       247,783  

Goodman Group

    398,112       5,826,393  

Goulamina Holdings Pty. Ltd.(a)

    326,647       99,279  

GPT Group (The)

    453,898       1,460,280  

GrainCorp Ltd., Class A

    60,039       362,439  

Grange Resources Ltd.

    141,224       111,666  

Growthpoint Properties Australia Ltd.

    62,943       167,277  

GUD Holdings Ltd.

    32,710       202,370  

GWA Group Ltd.

    85,859       125,221  

Hansen Technologies Ltd.

    48,849       195,773  

Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd.

    137,831       402,210  

Healius Ltd.

    145,447       396,291  

Home Consortium Ltd.

    24,082       90,688  

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT

    399,041       387,372  

HUB24 Ltd.

    20,288       350,481  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI Pacific ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Australia (continued)            

IDP Education Ltd.

    50,132     $ 1,008,649  

IGO Ltd.

    161,118       1,262,494  

Iluka Resources Ltd.

    100,963       685,238  

Imdex Ltd.

    94,895       120,819  

Imugene Ltd.(a)

    1,217,783       211,983  

Incitec Pivot Ltd.

    466,253       1,187,940  

Ingenia Communities Group

    90,591       297,048  

Inghams Group Ltd.

    92,652       192,097  

Insignia Financial Ltd.

    169,648       369,090  

Insurance Australia Group Ltd.

    587,184       1,847,612  

Integral Diagnostics Ltd.

    38,719       83,939  

InvoCare Ltd.

    39,939       309,831  

ionner Ltd.(a)

    386,920       153,516  

IPH Ltd.

    56,824       350,790  

IRESS Ltd.

    43,532       349,085  

JB Hi-Fi Ltd.

    27,597       817,159  

Jervois Global Ltd.(a)

    349,962       98,681  

Johns Lyng Group Ltd.

    53,184       282,740  

Judo Capital Holdings Ltd.(a)

    149,388       138,019  

Jumbo Interactive Ltd.

    17,064       172,931  

Karoon Energy Ltd.(a)(c)

    151,898       200,708  

Kelsian Group Ltd.

    35,994       155,023  

Kogan.com Ltd.(a)(c)

    27,075       87,637  

Lake Resources NL(a)(c)

    309,276       178,462  

Lendlease Corp. Ltd.

    162,404       1,176,558  

Lifestyle Communities Ltd.

    25,355       302,056  

Link Administration Holdings Ltd.

    129,458       399,133  

Liontown Resources Ltd.(a)

    439,295       412,654  

Lottery Corp. Ltd. (The)(a)

    512,098       1,624,426  

Lovisa Holdings Ltd.

    19,168       240,791  

Lynas Rare Earths Ltd.(a)

        207,519       1,276,105  

MA Financial Group Ltd.

    39,090       169,355  

Maas Group Holdings Ltd.(c)

    25,237       73,726  

Macquarie Group Ltd.

    87,751           11,230,669  

Magellan Financial Group Ltd.

    35,591       365,671  

Mayne Pharma Group Ltd.(a)

    465,745       111,137  

McMillan Shakespeare Ltd.

    17,633       152,044  

Medibank Pvt Ltd.

    627,220       1,508,171  

Megaport Ltd.(a)

    40,680       279,306  

Mesoblast Ltd.(a)(c)

    228,080       149,673  

Metcash Ltd.

    219,147       638,800  

Mincor Resources NL(a)

    98,539       133,648  

Mineral Resources Ltd.

    39,100       1,489,870  

Mirvac Group

    945,601       1,432,572  

Monadelphous Group Ltd.

    24,336       176,672  

Mount Gibson Iron Ltd.(c)

    159,477       58,806  

Nanosonics Ltd.(a)

    67,745       225,385  

National Australia Bank Ltd.

    777,053       16,781,632  

National Storage REIT

    258,160       451,423  

Nearmap Ltd.(a)

    120,192       117,703  

Neometals Ltd.(a)

    127,442       100,379  

Netwealth Group Ltd.

    34,488       313,321  

New Hope Corp. Ltd.(c)

    126,476       391,833  

Newcrest Mining Ltd.

    208,992       2,816,430  

NEXTDC Ltd.(a)

    109,672       912,969  

nib holdings Ltd.

    108,311       553,909  

Nick Scali Ltd.(c)

    22,328       151,596  

Nickel Mines Ltd.

    277,716       213,277  

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Ltd.

    360,765       526,345  

Northern Star Resources Ltd.

    276,566       1,519,904  
Security   Shares     Value  
Australia (continued)            

Novonix Ltd.(a)

    74,759     $ 151,148  

NRW Holdings Ltd.

    102,169       139,867  

Nufarm Ltd./Australia

    101,695       370,359  

Objective Corp. Ltd.

    7,765       83,382  

Omni Bridgeway Ltd.(a)

    76,213       221,132  

oOh!media Ltd.(c)

    128,781       113,307  

Orica Ltd.

    93,316       1,106,003  

Origin Energy Ltd.

    407,565       1,711,106  

Orora Ltd.

    195,769       490,037  

OZ Minerals Ltd.

    76,884       1,026,805  

Pact Group Holdings Ltd.

    85,476       121,589  

Paladin Energy Ltd.(a)

    714,307       373,597  

Pendal Group Ltd.

    86,599       293,287  

Pepper Money Ltd./Australia

    68,201       78,295  

Perenti Global Ltd.

    155,616       62,778  

Perpetual Ltd.

    14,791       315,700  

Perseus Mining Ltd.

    309,635       367,481  

PEXA Group Ltd.(a)(c)

    23,970       245,022  

Pilbara Minerals Ltd.(a)

    561,517       1,107,160  

Pinnacle Investment Management Group Ltd.

    36,759       261,016  

Platinum Asset Management Ltd.

    161,760       207,696  

PointsBet Holdings Ltd.(a)

    52,482       118,936  

PolyNovo Ltd.(a)

    169,014       195,318  

Premier Investments Ltd.

    23,778       353,666  

Pro Medicus Ltd.

    12,546       439,472  

PWR Holdings Ltd.

    20,528       120,637  

Qantas Airways Ltd.(a)

    220,437       710,325  

QBE Insurance Group Ltd.

    348,345       2,816,621  

Qube Holdings Ltd.

    425,555       827,761  

Ramelius Resources Ltd.

    220,591       167,136  

Ramsay Health Care Ltd.

    43,675       2,157,622  

REA Group Ltd.

    11,942       1,053,575  

Red 5 Ltd.(a)

    576,601       106,946  

Reece Ltd.

    52,003       561,649  

Regis Resources Ltd.

    183,420       227,250  

Reliance Worldwide Corp. Ltd.

    176,998       553,007  

Rio Tinto Ltd.

    88,281           6,116,509  

Rural Funds Group

    113,328       218,335  

Sandfire Resources Ltd.

    96,541       311,552  

Santos Ltd.

    764,014       3,971,635  

Sayona Mining Ltd.(a)

        2,045,676       285,594  

Scentre Group

    1,216,902       2,493,727  

SEEK Ltd.

    76,322       1,236,198  

Select Harvests Ltd.

    38,125       123,203  

Seven Group Holdings Ltd.

    39,402       488,184  

Seven West Media Ltd.(a)

    263,918       88,205  

SG Fleet Group Ltd.

    29,732       54,620  

Shopping Centres Australasia Property Group

    249,338       520,362  

Sierra Rutile Holdings Ltd.(a)

    100,963       22,574  

Sigma Healthcare Ltd.

    253,468       110,092  

Silver Lake Resources Ltd.(a)

    242,975       245,673  

Sims Ltd.

    40,836       424,654  

SiteMinder Ltd.(a)

    58,500       174,689  

SmartGroup Corp. Ltd.

    35,284       170,949  

Sonic Healthcare Ltd.

    106,893       2,574,145  

South32 Ltd.

    1,099,386       2,996,502  

Southern Cross Media Group Ltd.(c)

    93,772       78,723  

St. Barbara Ltd.

    230,932       182,081  

Star Entertainment Grp Ltd. (The)(a)

    228,075       494,159  

Steadfast Group Ltd.

    228,762       857,638  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI Pacific ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Australia (continued)            

Stockland

    549,940     $ 1,490,165  

Suncorp Group Ltd.

    295,611       2,334,525  

Super Retail Group Ltd.

    45,038       314,401  

Syrah Resources Ltd.(a)

    171,677       178,874  

Tabcorp Holdings Ltd.

    493,687       344,386  

Tassal Group Ltd.

    58,781       202,427  

Technology One Ltd.

    63,904       530,229  

Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd.(a)

    48,105       251,263  

Telstra Corp. Ltd.

    960,202       2,624,241  

Temple & Webster Group Ltd.(a)

    28,648       106,494  

Transurban Group

    729,228       7,453,941  

Treasury Wine Estates Ltd.

    166,941       1,439,037  

Tyro Payments Ltd.(a)

    88,693       51,898  

United Malt Grp Ltd.

    68,638       177,260  

Ventia Services Group Pty Ltd.

    70,328       131,802  

Vicinity Centres

    878,373       1,285,231  

Viva Energy Group Ltd.(d)

    199,076       373,978  

Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd.(a)(c)

    23,889       131,922  

Washington H Soul Pattinson & Co. Ltd.

    51,542       933,150  

Waypoint REIT Ltd.

    181,711       334,729  

Webjet Ltd.(a)

    91,950       335,029  

Wesfarmers Ltd.

    270,055       8,848,490  

West African Resources Ltd.(a)

    263,091       244,932  

Westgold Resources Ltd.

    130,187       118,816  

Westpac Banking Corp.

    842,939       12,764,744  

Whitehaven Coal Ltd.

    226,347       996,579  

WiseTech Global Ltd.

    33,005       1,168,859  

Woodside Energy Group Ltd.

    453,697       10,244,695  

Woolworths Group Ltd.

    290,884       7,652,891  

Worley Ltd.

    71,255       719,126  

Zip Co. Ltd.(a)(c)

    124,558       100,642  
   

 

 

 
      335,976,302  
Cayman Islands — 0.0%            

OCI International Holdings Ltd.(a)(c)

    160,000       71,339  
   

 

 

 
Hong Kong — 7.9%            

AIA Group Ltd.

        2,905,200           29,187,509  

Apollo Future Mobility Group Ltd.(a)

    1,236,000       49,626  

ASMPT Ltd.

    78,500       625,459  

Atlas Corp.

    22,442       262,123  

Bank of East Asia Ltd. (The)

    373,200       474,323  

BOC Hong Kong Holdings Ltd.

    894,000       3,233,879  

Brightoil Petroleum Holdings Ltd.(b)

    763,800       1  

Budweiser Brewing Co. APAC Ltd.(d)

    427,900       1,184,827  

Cafe de Coral Holdings Ltd.

    92,000       140,389  

Champion REIT

    758,000       334,312  

Chow Sang Sang Holdings International Ltd.

    50,000       51,687  

Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Ltd.

    503,200       995,208  

CITIC Telecom International Holdings Ltd.

    584,000       194,758  

Citychamp Watch & Jewellery Group Ltd.(a)

    492,000       74,584  

CK Asset Holdings Ltd.

    488,072       3,455,417  

CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd.

    647,072       4,292,208  

CK Infrastructure Holdings Ltd.

    149,000       934,345  

CK Life Sciences International Holdings Inc.

    1,046,000       106,796  

CLP Holdings Ltd.

    391,000       3,315,512  

C-Mer Eye Care Holdings Ltd.(a)(c)

    182,000       92,741  

Comba Telecom Systems Holdings Ltd.(a)

    456,000       82,434  

Cowell e Holdings Inc.(a)

    117,000       205,520  

Crystal International Group Ltd.(d)

    170,000       53,685  

Dah Sing Banking Group Ltd.

    104,800       79,934  
Security   Shares     Value  
Hong Kong (continued)            

Dah Sing Financial Holdings Ltd.

    33,600     $ 88,235  

EC Healthcare

    107,000       91,980  

E-Commodities Holdings Ltd.

    400,000       91,408  

ESR Group Ltd.(a)(d)

    464,600       1,208,158  

Far East Consortium International Ltd.

    268,000       86,455  

First Pacific Co. Ltd.

    542,000       216,280  

Fortune REIT

    328,000       280,093  

Fosun Tourism Group(a)(d)

    63,400       90,588  

Futu Holdings Ltd., ADR(a)(c)

    12,851       534,602  

Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd.

    521,000       3,099,467  

Guotai Junan International Holdings Ltd.

    615,000       61,960  

Haitong International Securities Group Ltd.(c)

    1,016,300       121,658  

Hang Lung Group Ltd.

    223,000       402,209  

Hang Lung Properties Ltd.

    461,000       841,092  

Hang Seng Bank Ltd.

    183,800       2,964,807  

Health and Happiness H&H International Holdings Ltd.

    86,500       104,018  

Henderson Land Development Co. Ltd.

    324,970       1,131,268  

HK Electric Investments & HK Electric Investments Ltd., Class SS

    645,500       583,835  

HKBN Ltd.

    254,500       282,709  

HKT Trust & HKT Ltd., Class SS

    917,720       1,285,831  

Hong Kong & China Gas Co. Ltd.

        2,755,525       2,910,199  

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd.

    281,200           12,904,390  

Hong Kong Technology Venture Co. Ltd.

    189,000       117,821  

Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd.

    272,500       1,416,471  

Hsin Chong Group Holdings Ltd.(a)(b)

    1,002,000       1  

Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong Holdings Ltd.

    108,000       19,524  

Hysan Development Co. Ltd.

    164,000       502,756  

IGG Inc.

    271,000       108,684  

Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd.

    51,500       2,720,014  

Johnson Electric Holdings Ltd.

    111,500       142,578  

K Wah International Holdings Ltd.

    271,000       100,760  

Kerry Logistics Network Ltd.

    86,151       172,933  

Kerry Properties Ltd.

    138,500       333,111  

Link REIT

    505,800       4,235,736  

LK Technology Holdings Ltd.(c)

    125,000       218,381  

Luk Fook Holdings International Ltd.

    81,000       197,772  

Man Wah Holdings Ltd.

    480,400       376,058  

MECOM Power and Construction Ltd.

    384,000       111,533  

Melco International Development Ltd.(a)(c)

    233,000       158,020  

Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd., ADR(a)

    56,004       288,421  

MGM China Holdings Ltd.(a)

    216,800       116,392  

MTR Corp. Ltd.

    376,000       1,991,110  

New World Development Co. Ltd.

    326,000       1,090,110  

Nissin Foods Co. Ltd.

    66,000       47,984  

NWS Holdings Ltd.

    437,000       433,421  

Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd.

    1,298,000       620,750  

Pacific Textiles Holdings Ltd.

    241,000       95,834  

PAX Global Technology Ltd.

    205,000       191,801  

PCCW Ltd.

    1,058,000       566,250  

Perfect Medical Health Management Ltd.

    65,000       30,547  

Power Assets Holdings Ltd.

    318,500       2,085,457  

Prosperity REIT

    302,000       92,332  

Realord Group Holdings Ltd.(a)

    108,000       135,521  

Sa Sa International Holdings Ltd.(a)

    436,000       72,183  

Sands China Ltd.(a)

    573,200       1,344,464  

Shangri-La Asia Ltd.(a)

    238,000       194,123  

Shun Tak Holdings Ltd.(a)

    428,000       80,235  

Sino Land Co. Ltd.

    786,000       1,167,868  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI Pacific ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Hong Kong (continued)            

SITC International Holdings Co. Ltd.

    301,000     $ 1,024,883  

SJM Holdings Ltd.(a)

    502,000       204,810  

Stella International Holdings Ltd.

    165,500       161,286  

Sun Hung Kai & Co. Ltd.

    84,000       38,731  

Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd.

    349,000       4,166,059  

SUNeVision Holdings Ltd.(c)

    208,000       136,035  

Sunlight REIT

    277,000       132,327  

Swire Pacific Ltd., Class A

    128,000       728,975  

Swire Properties Ltd.

    295,000       702,905  

Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd.

    322,500       3,578,660  

Texhong Textile Group Ltd.

    113,000       105,164  

Theme International Holdings Ltd.(a)

    1,170,000       153,774  

United Energy Group Ltd.

    2,076,000       238,544  

United Laboratories International Holdings Ltd. (The)

    388,000       204,685  

Value Partners Group Ltd.(c)

    271,000       89,996  

Vesync Co. Ltd.

    35,000       22,433  

Vitasoy International Holdings Ltd.

    200,000       301,379  

Viva China Holdings Ltd.(a)(c)

    1,312,000       189,014  

Vobile Group Ltd.(a)

    390,000       199,393  

VSTECS Holdings Ltd.

    152,000       116,093  

VTech Holdings Ltd.

    47,600       324,491  

WH Group Ltd.(d)

        1,957,000       1,482,108  

Wharf Real Estate Investment Co. Ltd.

    384,000       1,709,264  

Wynn Macau Ltd.(a)

    439,600       289,091  

Xinyi Glass Holdings Ltd.(c)

    433,000       854,020  

Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings Ltd.

    185,000       246,041  

Zensun Enterprises Ltd.

    72,000       22,013  
   

 

 

 
          117,807,649  
Ireland — 0.2%            

James Hardie Industries PLC

    104,103       2,571,001  
   

 

 

 
Japan — 64.0%            

77 Bank Ltd. (The)

    8,000       106,922  

ABC-Mart Inc.

    6,900       292,208  

Activia Properties Inc.

    202       633,366  

Adastria Co. Ltd.

    3,300       49,559  

ADEKA Corp.

    22,000       397,942  

Advance Logistics Investment Corp.

    73       84,164  

Advance Residence Investment Corp.

    296       815,597  

Advantest Corp.

    46,600       2,771,627  

Aeon Co. Ltd.

    160,900       3,244,856  

Aeon Delight Co. Ltd.

    2,800       60,600  

AEON Financial Service Co. Ltd.

    26,200       286,837  

Aeon Mall Co. Ltd.

    26,800       341,949  

AEON REIT Investment Corp.

    333       390,573  

AGC Inc.

    49,400       1,800,789  

Ai Holdings Corp.

    5,400       68,359  

Aica Kogyo Co. Ltd.

    10,700       247,929  

Aida Engineering Ltd.

    6,700       46,116  

Aiful Corp.

    93,500       274,170  

Ain Holdings Inc.

    5,200       299,708  

Air Water Inc.

    47,200       635,448  

Airtrip Corp.(c)

    1,900       35,277  

Aisin Corp.

    32,600       968,174  

Ajinomoto Co. Inc.

    114,900       3,023,706  

Alfresa Holdings Corp.

    51,200       683,310  

Alpen Co. Ltd.(c)

    1,700       26,557  

Alps Alpine Co. Ltd.

    52,624       547,683  

Amada Co. Ltd.

    91,900       741,790  

Amano Corp.

    11,400       219,338  
Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Amvis Holdings Inc.

    1,800     $ 63,474  

ANA Holdings Inc.(a)

    34,400       642,202  

AnGes Inc.(a)(c)

    35,400       98,527  

Anicom Holdings Inc.

    21,200       108,855  

Anritsu Corp.

    32,800       400,900  

AOKI Holdings Inc.

    21,100       103,879  

Aozora Bank Ltd.

    27,500       574,872  

Appier Group Inc.(a)

    8,400       55,247  

Arata Corp.

    1,800       55,643  

Arcland Sakamoto Co. Ltd.

    4,500       52,305  

Arcland Service Holdings Co. Ltd.

    2,900       46,388  

Arcs Co. Ltd.

    6,300       100,399  

Argo Graphics Inc.

    2,400       62,304  

Ariake Japan Co. Ltd.

    4,300       171,391  

ARTERIA Networks Corp.

    4,000       38,200  

As One Corp.

    6,100       289,427  

Asahi Group Holdings Ltd.

        109,800           3,817,344  

Asahi Holdings Inc.

    21,700       331,192  

Asahi Intecc Co. Ltd.

    54,600       1,010,101  

Asahi Kasei Corp.

    309,200       2,480,527  

Asics Corp.

    32,900       626,860  

ASKUL Corp.

    5,700       75,196  

Astellas Pharma Inc.

    451,900       7,077,380  

Atom Corp.(a)

    27,100       166,379  

Autobacs Seven Co. Ltd.

    20,400       215,047  

Avex Inc.

    5,300       60,758  

Awa Bank Ltd. (The)

    3,800       57,473  

Axial Retailing Inc.

    2,200       56,451  

Azbil Corp.

    28,400       854,929  

Bandai Namco Holdings Inc.

    50,200       3,921,745  

Bank of Kyoto Ltd. (The)

    11,900       506,291  

BayCurrent Consulting Inc.

    2,800       876,020  

Belc Co. Ltd.

    1,400       57,895  

Bell System24 Holdings Inc.

    4,900       56,822  

Belluna Co. Ltd.

    7,600       44,420  

Benefit One Inc.

    23,100       375,199  

Benesse Holdings Inc.

    21,300       383,869  

BeNext-Yumeshin Group Co.

    20,700       248,404  

Bengo4.com Inc.(a)(c)

    900       25,957  

Bic Camera Inc.

    23,300       202,587  

BIPROGY Inc.

    21,900       467,333  

BML Inc.

    5,200       153,795  

Bridgestone Corp.

    137,400       5,359,404  

Brother Industries Ltd.

    56,000       1,048,960  

Bunka Shutter Co. Ltd.

    6,400       49,679  

C Uyemura & Co. Ltd.

    1,600       74,583  

Calbee Inc.

    24,800       532,206  

Canon Electronics Inc.

    4,100       51,321  

Canon Inc.

    243,800       5,767,776  

Canon Marketing Japan Inc.

    9,900       232,492  

Capcom Co. Ltd.

    43,700       1,214,752  

Casio Computer Co. Ltd.

    51,000       498,879  

Cawachi Ltd.

    1,400       22,629  

CellSource Co. Ltd.(a)(c)

    1,200       41,916  

Central Glass Co. Ltd.

    7,100       174,847  

Central Japan Railway Co.

    33,600       3,934,455  

Change Inc.

    4,900       74,222  

Chiba Bank Ltd. (The)

    139,700       774,896  

Chiyoda Corp.(a)

    28,200       86,779  

Chofu Seisakusho Co. Ltd.

    3,100       43,324  
 

 

 

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(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Chubu Electric Power Co. Inc.

    162,300     $ 1,731,321  

Chudenko Corp.

    4,400       70,659  

Chugai Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    163,000       4,579,124  

Chugoku Bank Ltd. (The)

    30,900       224,705  

Chugoku Electric Power Co. Inc. (The)

    85,900       561,294  

Chugoku Marine Paints Ltd.

    6,600       43,625  

Citizen Watch Co. Ltd.

    62,700       274,877  

CKD Corp.

    7,900       112,193  

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc.

    29,525       336,614  

COLOPL Inc.

    21,400       107,872  

Colowide Co. Ltd.

    23,700       347,589  

Comforia Residential REIT Inc.

    191       482,423  

COMSYS Holdings Corp.

    27,600       554,491  

Comture Corp.

    2,300       51,938  

Concordia Financial Group Ltd.

    285,100       969,910  

Cosmo Energy Holdings Co. Ltd.

    22,200       673,334  

Cosmos Pharmaceutical Corp.

    4,200       451,552  

CRE Logistics REIT Inc.

    127       194,349  

Create Restaurants Holdings Inc.

    28,100       214,011  

Create SD Holdings Co. Ltd.

    7,100       164,465  

Credit Saison Co. Ltd.

    31,400       400,963  

Curves Holdings Co. Ltd.

    7,700       41,908  

CyberAgent Inc.

    114,000       1,137,537  

CYBERDYNE Inc.(a)

    27,100       71,543  

Cybozu Inc.

    5,600       48,391  

Dai Nippon Printing Co. Ltd.

    54,600       1,204,876  

Daicel Corp.

    54,200       344,783  

Daido Steel Co. Ltd.

    3,900       116,401  

Daifuku Co. Ltd.

    25,200       1,606,916  

Daihen Corp.

    2,800       88,203  

Daiho Corp.

    1,700       54,630  

Dai-ichi Life Holdings Inc.

    244,800       4,258,266  

Daiichi Sankyo Co. Ltd.

        427,400           11,332,384  

Daiichikosho Co. Ltd.

    8,000       226,921  

Daiki Aluminium Industry Co. Ltd.

    4,200       39,158  

Daikin Industries Ltd.

    59,700       10,470,080  

Daikokutenbussan Co. Ltd.

    900       36,952  

Daio Paper Corp.

    25,500       273,040  

Daiseki Co. Ltd.

    9,140       271,705  

Daishi Hokuetsu Financial Group Inc.

    9,200       177,536  

Daito Trust Construction Co. Ltd.

    16,400       1,554,762  

Daiwa House Industry Co. Ltd.

    149,800       3,701,269  

Daiwa House REIT Investment Corp.

    531       1,278,008  

Daiwa Industries Ltd.

    5,300       45,146  

Daiwa Office Investment Corp.

    74       375,421  

Daiwa Securities Group Inc.

    339,400       1,566,747  

Daiwa Securities Living Investments Corp.

    483       456,180  

Daiwabo Holdings Co. Ltd.

    24,100       345,970  

DCM Holdings Co. Ltd.

    27,200       212,859  

Demae-Can Co. Ltd.(a)(c)

    7,900       37,935  

DeNA Co. Ltd.

    24,400       360,416  

Denka Co. Ltd.

    22,400       580,801  

Denso Corp.

    105,600       5,775,798  

Dentsu Group Inc.

    53,100       1,854,865  

Descente Ltd.

    4,100       87,472  

Dexerials Corp.

    11,500       310,422  

DIC Corp.

    21,700       401,307  

Digital Arts Inc.

    2,800       138,605  

Digital Garage Inc.

    7,900       229,542  

Dip Corp.

    8,400       225,642  
Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Direct Marketing MiX Inc.

    3,000     $ 46,704  

Disco Corp.

    6,700       1,637,009  

DMG Mori Co. Ltd.

    29,100       390,819  

Doshisha Co. Ltd.

    4,000       47,531  

Doutor Nichires Holdings Co. Ltd.

    3,600       44,993  

Dowa Holdings Co. Ltd.

    11,000       398,934  

DTS Corp.

    8,900       226,084  

Duskin Co. Ltd.

    9,000       203,054  

DyDo Group Holdings Inc.

    1,100       42,021  

Earth Corp.

    3,900       156,532  

East Japan Railway Co.

    75,500       3,941,626  

Ebara Corp.

    24,600       963,683  

EDION Corp.

    20,600       194,218  

eGuarantee Inc.

    6,900       121,096  

Eiken Chemical Co. Ltd.

    7,200       106,503  

Eisai Co. Ltd.

    58,500       2,678,998  

Eizo Corp.

    2,400       67,128  

Elan Corp.

    5,300       46,965  

Elecom Co. Ltd.(c)

    8,200       104,942  

Electric Power Development Co. Ltd.

    31,700       534,865  

EM Systems Co. Ltd.

    6,200       51,455  

en Japan Inc.

    4,700       73,866  

ENEOS Holdings Inc.

        756,400           2,926,059  

eRex Co. Ltd.

    7,800       141,112  

Euglena Co. Ltd.(a)

    27,300       191,819  

Exedy Corp.

    4,200       54,690  

EXEO Group Inc.

    25,100       420,573  

Ezaki Glico Co. Ltd.

    10,100       295,100  

Fancl Corp.

    23,100       440,299  

FANUC Corp.

    47,000       8,105,642  

Fast Retailing Co. Ltd.

    14,300       8,659,941  

FCC Co. Ltd.

    4,700       50,045  

Ferrotec Holdings Corp.

    10,000       187,389  

Financial Products Group Co. Ltd.

    8,000       62,453  

Food & Life Companies Ltd.

    27,100       528,108  

FP Corp.

    10,100       227,401  

Freee KK(a)(c)

    8,200       199,746  

Frontier Real Estate Investment Corp.

    102       415,747  

Fuji Co. Ltd./Ehime

    3,100       50,689  

Fuji Corp./Aichi

    20,600       319,241  

Fuji Electric Co. Ltd.

    29,400       1,327,877  

Fuji Kyuko Co. Ltd.

    3,300       101,267  

Fuji Media Holdings Inc.

    6,400       55,708  

Fuji Oil Holdings Inc.

    7,200       122,874  

Fuji Seal International Inc.

    6,500       75,318  

Fuji Soft Inc.

    5,300       322,526  

Fujicco Co. Ltd.

    3,200       46,396  

FUJIFILM Holdings Corp.

    85,100       4,861,084  

Fujikura Ltd.

    58,100       351,227  

Fujimi Inc.

    2,600       115,815  

Fujimori Kogyo Co. Ltd.

    1,600       42,731  

Fujitec Co. Ltd.

    19,400       416,438  

Fujitsu General Ltd.

    19,600       417,902  

Fujitsu Ltd.

    48,000       6,434,993  

Fukui Computer Holdings Inc.

    1,900       50,226  

Fukuoka Financial Group Inc.

    35,432       628,022  

Fukuoka REIT Corp.

    201       260,836  

Fukushima Galilei Co. Ltd.

    1,500       41,242  

Fukuyama Transporting Co. Ltd.

    3,900       91,084  

Fullcast Holdings Co. Ltd.

    2,900       51,328  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI Pacific ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Funai Soken Holdings Inc.

    5,900     $ 104,010  

Furukawa Co. Ltd.

    4,900       45,543  

Furukawa Electric Co. Ltd.

    21,400       374,064  

Fuso Chemical Co. Ltd.

    3,300       84,594  

Future Corp.

    5,800       70,266  

Fuyo General Lease Co. Ltd.

    4,100       252,388  

G-7 Holdings Inc.

    3,000       33,513  

Genky DrugStores Co. Ltd.

    1,300       31,682  

Geo Holdings Corp.

    4,400       46,481  

Giken Ltd.

    2,600       64,567  

Global One Real Estate Investment Corp.

    278       229,471  

GLOBERIDE Inc.

    2,200       37,713  

Glory Ltd.

    11,600       192,615  

GLP J-Reit

    1,166       1,533,470  

GMO Financial Gate Inc.(c)

    200       21,359  

GMO Financial Holdings Inc.

    7,000       41,315  

GMO GlobalSign Holdings KK

    1,100       49,414  

GMO internet Inc.

    20,600       404,633  

GMO Payment Gateway Inc.

    8,800       731,306  

GNI Group Ltd.(a)(c)

    6,000       84,537  

Goldcrest Co. Ltd.

    3,600       48,964  

Goldwin Inc.

    5,000       311,955  

Gree Inc.

    19,500       124,334  

GS Yuasa Corp.

    20,700       377,943  

G-Tekt Corp.

    4,900       49,360  

GungHo Online Entertainment Inc.

    8,200       160,000  

Gunma Bank Ltd. (The)

    93,500       268,285  

Gunze Ltd.

    2,100       61,197  

H.U. Group Holdings Inc.

    11,400       273,200  

H2O Retailing Corp.

    23,400       175,978  

Hachijuni Bank Ltd. (The)

    94,400       351,436  

Hakuhodo DY Holdings Inc.

    54,000       555,425  

Halows Co. Ltd.

    2,200       51,827  

Hamakyorex Co. Ltd.

    2,300       55,207  

Hamamatsu Photonics KK

    31,600       1,435,932  

Hankyu Hanshin Holdings Inc.

    54,600       1,583,767  

Hankyu Hanshin REIT Inc.

    147       169,467  

Hanwa Co. Ltd.

    8,500       185,902  

Harmonic Drive Systems Inc.

    10,100       385,081  

Haseko Corp.

    58,200       708,551  

Hazama Ando Corp.

    48,300       325,144  

Heiwa Corp.

    15,800       246,640  

Heiwa Real Estate Co. Ltd.

    6,500       195,695  

Heiwa Real Estate REIT Inc.

    259       289,923  

Heiwado Co. Ltd.

    4,300       64,678  

Hiday Hidaka Corp.

    3,700       60,060  

Hikari Tsushin Inc.

    4,300       473,809  

Hino Motors Ltd.

    86,400       449,039  

Hioki E.E. Corp.

    1,100       55,292  

Hirata Corp.

    1,000       35,853  

Hirogin Holdings Inc.

    85,100       393,180  

Hirose Electric Co. Ltd.

    6,400       919,459  

HIS Co. Ltd.(a)(c)

    10,900       165,377  

Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co. Inc.

    9,800       255,589  

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd.

    27,300       602,289  

Hitachi Ltd.

        230,100           11,649,513  

Hitachi Metals Ltd.(a)

    51,700       794,983  

Hitachi Transport System Ltd.

    8,800       573,172  

Hitachi Zosen Corp.

    34,600       216,530  

Hogy Medical Co. Ltd.

    6,200       163,455  
Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Hokkaido Electric Power Co. Inc.

    48,600     $ 186,674  

Hokkoku Financial Holdings Inc.

    5,100       177,562  

Hokuetsu Corp.

    27,300       143,953  

Hokuhoku Financial Group Inc.

    28,300       182,870  

Hokuriku Electric Power Co.

    34,200       139,370  

Hokuto Corp.

    3,100       44,984  

Honda Motor Co. Ltd.

        397,300           10,181,678  

Horiba Ltd.

    8,100       399,258  

Hoshino Resorts REIT Inc.

    52       254,697  

Hoshizaki Corp.

    23,500       701,052  

Hosiden Corp.

    19,300       214,865  

House Foods Group Inc.

    19,400       417,129  

Hoya Corp.

    87,700       8,786,806  

Hulic Co. Ltd.

    102,700       823,663  

Hulic Reit Inc.

    278       348,060  

Hyakugo Bank Ltd. (The)

    33,100       81,285  

Ibiden Co. Ltd.

    26,500       782,056  

Ichibanya Co. Ltd.

    2,100       74,943  

Ichigo Inc.

    93,100       210,274  

Ichigo Office REIT Investment Corp.

    269       172,985  

Idec Corp./Japan

    4,200       93,723  

Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd.

    50,947       1,324,867  

IDOM Inc.

    6,700       40,727  

IHI Corp.

    30,600       806,852  

Iida Group Holdings Co. Ltd.

    33,500       548,476  

Iino Kaiun Kaisha Ltd.

    21,000       112,003  

Inaba Denki Sangyo Co. Ltd.

    10,100       210,588  

Inabata & Co. Ltd.

    10,400       188,735  

Inageya Co. Ltd.

    4,500       43,056  

Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment Corp.

    499       693,817  

Infocom Corp.

    2,500       40,178  

Infomart Corp.

    47,900       169,076  

Information Services International-Dentsu Ltd.

    4,200       141,230  

INFRONEER Holdings Inc.

    54,600       400,793  

Inpex Corp.

    255,500       2,928,483  

Insource Co. Ltd.

    3,000       63,480  

Internet Initiative Japan Inc.

    12,000       487,246  

Invincible Investment Corp.

    1,816       571,282  

IR Japan Holdings Ltd.

    1,300       21,886  

Iriso Electronics Co. Ltd.

    3,000       67,523  

Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd.

    93,300       746,964  

Isuzu Motors Ltd.

    147,600       1,618,965  

Ito En Ltd.

    11,200       527,759  

.ITOCHU Corp.

    284,200       8,272,966  

Itochu Enex Co. Ltd.

    7,500       60,374  

Itochu Techno-Solutions Corp.

    24,700       661,952  

Itochu-Shokuhin Co. Ltd.

    1,300       48,773  

Itoham Yonekyu Holdings Inc.

    33,000       165,382  

Iwatani Corp.

    7,000       293,417  

Iyo Bank Ltd. (The)

    54,600       264,882  

Izumi Co. Ltd.

    7,600       178,144  

J Front Retailing Co. Ltd.

    58,200       489,957  

JAC Recruitment Co. Ltd.

    4,100       60,521  

Jaccs Co. Ltd.

    2,700       77,223  

JAFCO Group Co. Ltd.

    23,600       320,953  

Japan Airlines Co. Ltd.(a)

    32,200       557,807  

Japan Airport Terminal Co. Ltd.(a)

    16,100       631,095  

Japan Aviation Electronics Industry Ltd.

    10,700       182,772  

Japan Display Inc.(a)

    152,800       73,380  

Japan Elevator Service Holdings Co. Ltd.

    16,400       196,269  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI Pacific ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Japan Excellent Inc.

    321     $ 305,376  

Japan Exchange Group Inc.

    129,500       2,059,145  

Japan Hotel REIT Investment Corp.

    1,240       643,504  

Japan Lifeline Co. Ltd.

    19,100       142,507  

Japan Logistics Fund Inc.

    223       535,885  

Japan Material Co. Ltd.

    20,300       301,208  

Japan Metropolitan Fund Invest

    1,773       1,444,801  

Japan Petroleum Exploration Co. Ltd.

    5,000       131,932  

Japan Post Bank Co. Ltd.(c)

    115,800       926,360  

Japan Post Holdings Co. Ltd.

    607,200       4,371,737  

Japan Post Insurance Co. Ltd.

    49,200       795,458  

Japan Prime Realty Investment Corp.

    236       720,670  

Japan Pulp & Paper Co. Ltd.

    1,600       50,052  

Japan Real Estate Investment Corp.

    287       1,385,912  

Japan Securities Finance Co. Ltd.

    22,300       138,340  

Japan Steel Works Ltd. (The)

    19,700       456,363  

Japan Tobacco Inc.

    295,300       5,302,292  

Japan Wool Textile Co. Ltd. (The)

    7,300       56,929  

JCR Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd.

    20,300       377,154  

JCU Corp.

    2,900       77,751  

Jeol Ltd.

    9,200       418,280  

JFE Holdings Inc.

    123,500       1,392,444  

JGC Holdings Corp.

    54,600       671,493  

JINS Holdings Inc.

    2,100       60,132  

JMDC Inc.

    5,300       263,737  

J-Oil Mills Inc.

    3,600       43,806  

Joshin Denki Co. Ltd.

    2,600       39,180  

Joyful Honda Co. Ltd.

    19,400       229,529  

JSR Corp.

    47,800       1,323,962  

JTEKT Corp.

    54,200       401,889  

JTOWER Inc.(a)(c)

    1,300       64,619  

Juroku Financial Group Inc.

    5,700       106,988  

Justsystems Corp.

    7,400       228,462  

Kadokawa Corp.

    24,500       594,964  

Kaga Electronics Co. Ltd.

    2,400       58,479  

Kagome Co. Ltd.

    22,100       522,724  

Kajima Corp.

        115,000           1,312,806  

Kakaku.com Inc.

    31,500       616,979  

Kaken Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    7,100       207,303  

Kameda Seika Co. Ltd.

    2,000       70,979  

Kamigumi Co. Ltd.

    24,700       502,260  

Kanamoto Co. Ltd.

    4,800       73,905  

Kandenko Co. Ltd.

    23,200       144,030  

Kaneka Corp.

    10,000       270,951  

Kanematsu Corp.

    21,100       219,952  

Kanematsu Electronics Ltd.

    1,700       53,397  

Kansai Electric Power Co. Inc. (The)

    174,800       1,772,250  

Kansai Paint Co. Ltd.

    46,400       667,238  

Kanto Denka Kogyo Co. Ltd.

    6,000       41,151  

Kao Corp.

    112,200       4,880,071  

Kappa Create Co. Ltd.(a)

    4,500       49,885  

Katakura Industries Co. Ltd.

    2,700       41,442  

Katitas Co. Ltd.

    10,700       269,375  

Kato Sangyo Co. Ltd.

    5,600       138,754  

Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd.

    32,100       630,461  

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd.

    10,900       803,761  

KDDI Corp.

    384,700       12,334,374  

KeePer Technical Laboratory Co. Ltd.

    1,800       48,353  

Keihan Holdings Co. Ltd.

    25,300       631,236  

Keihanshin Building Co. Ltd.

    4,300       42,308  
Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Keikyu Corp.

    54,600     $ 606,425  

Keio Corp.

    26,200       1,003,200  

Keisei Electric Railway Co. Ltd.

    30,000       822,505  

Keiyo Bank Ltd. (The)

    23,900       85,254  

Keiyo Co. Ltd.

    5,000       37,060  

Kenedix Office Investment Corp.

    90       483,759  

Kenedix Residential Next Investment Corp.

    237       398,420  

Kenedix Retail REIT Corp.

    156       334,428  

Kewpie Corp.

    25,100       436,015  

Keyence Corp.

    46,900           18,588,444  

KFC Holdings Japan Ltd.

    2,100       46,419  

KH Neochem Co. Ltd.

    5,100       97,390  

Kikkoman Corp.

    34,700       2,057,526  

Kinden Corp.

    27,300       322,312  

Kintetsu Group Holdings Co. Ltd.

    42,800       1,414,409  

Kirin Holdings Co. Ltd.

        204,700       3,366,977  

Kisoji Co. Ltd.

    3,300       56,488  

Kissei Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    6,900       146,288  

Ki-Star Real Estate Co. Ltd.

    1,400       51,232  

Kitz Corp.

    19,400       102,457  

Kiyo Bank Ltd. (The)

    19,600       215,275  

Koa Corp.

    4,700       75,752  

Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    11,200       746,143  

Kobe Bussan Co. Ltd.

    35,000       997,680  

Kobe Steel Ltd.

    92,400       429,554  

Koei Tecmo Holdings Co. Ltd.

    15,786       551,095  

Kohnan Shoji Co. Ltd.

    3,900       109,363  

Koito Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    26,400       867,813  

Kokuyo Co. Ltd.

    22,600       301,353  

Komatsu Ltd.

    224,500       5,190,074  

KOMEDA Holdings Co. Ltd.

    9,700       166,250  

Komeri Co. Ltd.

    4,400       88,531  

Konami Group Corp.

    24,000       1,418,530  

Konica Minolta Inc.

    119,700       424,563  

Konishi Co. Ltd.

    4,300       52,568  

Konoike Transport Co. Ltd.

    5,500       53,390  

Kose Corp.

    7,000       624,833  

Koshidaka Holdings Co. Ltd.

    7,800       43,849  

Kotobuki Spirits Co. Ltd.(c)

    4,400       240,508  

K’s Holdings Corp.

    46,400       468,531  

Kubota Corp.

    247,900       4,115,968  

Kumagai Gumi Co. Ltd.

    5,300       112,766  

Kumiai Chemical Industry Co. Ltd.

    22,400       167,554  

Kura Sushi Inc.(c)

    3,300       80,107  

Kuraray Co. Ltd.

    86,100       693,023  

Kureha Corp.

    3,300       250,978  

Kurita Water Industries Ltd.

    24,900       1,009,933  

Kusuri no Aoki Holdings Co. Ltd.

    4,200       174,752  

KYB Corp.

    2,800       65,109  

Kyocera Corp.

    78,500       4,363,726  

Kyoei Steel Ltd.

    4,800       53,227  

Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co. Ltd.

    4,400       48,053  

KYORIN Holdings Inc.

    5,700       77,432  

Kyoritsu Maintenance Co. Ltd.

    6,200       238,806  

Kyowa Kirin Co. Ltd.

    61,700       1,454,591  

Kyudenko Corp.

    9,900       215,488  

Kyushu Electric Power Co. Inc.

    112,700       736,668  

Kyushu Financial Group Inc.

    113,100       334,257  

Kyushu Railway Co.

    30,300       635,261  

LaSalle Logiport REIT

    475       626,013  
 

 

 

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iShares® Core MSCI Pacific ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Lasertec Corp.

    19,200     $ 2,748,865  

Lawson Inc.

    9,500       336,884  

Leopalace21 Corp.(a)

    35,100       73,594  

Life Corp.

    5,000       96,919  

Link And Motivation Inc.

    5,700       24,953  

Lintec Corp.

    6,400       112,516  

Lion Corp.

    54,700       629,784  

LITALICO Inc.

    2,600       49,294  

Lixil Corp.

    76,000       1,572,838  

M&A Capital Partners Co. Ltd.(a)

    2,200       61,659  

M3 Inc.

    107,900       3,759,226  

Mabuchi Motor Co. Ltd.

    10,000       286,603  

Macnica Holdings Inc.

    10,000       204,110  

Maeda Kosen Co. Ltd.

    2,300       53,741  

Makino Milling Machine Co. Ltd.

    3,700       125,967  

Makita Corp.

    54,600       1,334,340  

Management Solutions Co. Ltd.(a)(c)

    1,500       34,951  

Mandom Corp.

    5,700       69,589  

Mani Inc.

    22,300       264,067  

Marubeni Corp.

    382,400       3,557,187  

Maruha Nichiro Corp.

    9,500       177,281  

Marui Group Co. Ltd.

    47,300       863,418  

Maruichi Steel Tube Ltd.

    19,600       433,830  

MARUKA FURUSATO Corp.

    2,900       63,115  

Maruwa Co. Ltd./Aichi

    2,000       257,013  

Maruwa Unyu Kikan Co. Ltd.

    4,100       47,059  

Maruzen Showa Unyu Co. Ltd.

    1,900       46,820  

Matsuda Sangyo Co. Ltd.

    3,600       54,843  

Matsui Securities Co. Ltd.

    26,200       158,338  

MatsukiyoCocokara & Co.

    26,830       1,012,986  

Matsuyafoods Holdings Co. Ltd.

    1,700       51,815  

Max Co. Ltd.

    3,600       46,067  

Maxell Ltd.

    6,400       66,942  

Maxvalu Tokai Co. Ltd.

    2,400       48,817  

Mazda Motor Corp.

        139,300           1,174,239  

McDonald’s Holdings Co. Japan Ltd.

    22,500       844,547  

MCJ Co. Ltd.

    21,400       151,807  

Mebuki Financial Group Inc.

    248,690       501,742  

Medipal Holdings Corp.

    48,100       725,704  

Medley Inc.(a)(c)

    2,900       72,260  

MedPeer Inc.(a)(c)

    1,900       31,460  

Megachips Corp.

    2,000       50,105  

Megmilk Snow Brand Co. Ltd.

    6,600       91,892  

Meidensha Corp.

    5,200       80,483  

MEIJI Holdings Co. Ltd.

    27,500       1,435,775  

Meiko Electronics Co. Ltd.

    4,500       108,481  

Meitec Corp.

    16,000       301,625  

Melco Holdings Inc.

    1,200       32,168  

Menicon Co. Ltd.

    19,300       486,670  

Mercari Inc.(a)(c)

    26,300       453,489  

METAWATER Co. Ltd.

    3,600       53,814  

Micronics Japan Co. Ltd.

    5,000       48,022  

Midac Holdings Co. Ltd.

    1,200       26,616  

Mie Kotsu Group Holdings Inc.

    21,200       77,117  

Milbon Co. Ltd.

    5,600       225,849  

Mimasu Semiconductor Industry Co. Ltd.

    2,700       43,297  

MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc.

    97,000       1,744,848  

Mirai Corp.

    315       119,798  

MIRAIT One Corp.

    24,500       306,011  

MISUMI Group Inc.

    62,700       1,559,869  
Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Mitani Sekisan Co. Ltd.

    1,000     $ 29,672  

Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp.

    333,600       1,876,008  

Mitsubishi Corp.

    301,600       8,963,334  

Mitsubishi Electric Corp.

    469,800       4,958,376  

Mitsubishi Estate Co. Ltd.

    292,800       4,348,551  

Mitsubishi Estate Logistics REIT Investment Corp.

    89       319,075  

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co. Inc.

    34,300       498,572  

Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc.

    187,900       910,545  

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.

    78,900       2,929,751  

Mitsubishi Logistics Corp.

    11,100       297,837  

Mitsubishi Materials Corp.

    27,300       413,030  

Mitsubishi Motors Corp.(a)

    181,600       632,748  

Mitsubishi Pencil Co. Ltd.

    5,300       56,471  

Mitsubishi Research Institute Inc.

    1,600       52,860  

Mitsubishi Shokuhin Co. Ltd.

    2,000       52,006  

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc.

    2,875,600           16,202,544  

Mitsuboshi Belting Ltd.

    3,200       77,656  

Mitsui & Co. Ltd.

    341,700       7,538,675  

Mitsui Chemicals Inc.

    47,400       998,445  

Mitsui DM Sugar Holdings Co. Ltd.

    3,200       45,668  

Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd.

    221,700       4,954,865  

Mitsui Fudosan Logistics Park Inc.

    115       451,666  

Mitsui High-Tec Inc.

    4,100       275,404  

Mitsui Mining & Smelting Co. Ltd.

    11,400       273,011  

Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd.

    85,700       2,349,971  

Mitsui-Soko Holdings Co. Ltd.

    2,900       67,634  

Mitsuuroko Group Holdings Co. Ltd.

    7,600       54,313  

Miura Co. Ltd.

    24,000       578,606  

Mixi Inc.

    6,900       121,463  

Mizuho Financial Group Inc.

    583,720       6,961,663  

Mizuho Leasing Co. Ltd.

    6,800       169,295  

Mizuno Corp.

    2,700       50,703  

Mochida Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    3,400       83,470  

Modec Inc.

    3,300       30,756  

Monex Group Inc.

    46,700       164,775  

Money Forward Inc.(a)

    9,000       233,345  

Monogatari Corp. (The)

    1,000       44,041  

MonotaRO Co. Ltd.

    59,500       1,062,392  

Mori Hills REIT Investment Corp.

    334       383,841  

Mori Trust Hotel Reit Inc.

    49       47,139  

Mori Trust Sogo REIT Inc.

    251       277,506  

Morinaga & Co. Ltd./Japan

    8,000       251,419  

Morinaga Milk Industry Co. Ltd.

    7,800       287,608  

Morita Holdings Corp.

    5,100       51,688  

MOS Food Services Inc.

    3,600       92,585  

MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings Inc.

        107,400       3,483,126  

Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    137,100       8,008,106  

Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co. Ltd.

    6,900       74,220  

Musashino Bank Ltd. (The)

    3,400       45,267  

Nabtesco Corp.(c)

    27,300       654,276  

Nachi-Fujikoshi Corp.

    2,200       61,286  

Nafco Co. Ltd.

    3,900       46,897  

Nagaileben Co. Ltd.

    3,200       48,765  

Nagase & Co. Ltd.

    24,100       362,502  

Nagawa Co. Ltd.(c)

    1,000       61,860  

Nagoya Railroad Co. Ltd.

    47,400       764,091  

Nakanishi Inc.

    20,600       387,694  

Nankai Electric Railway Co. Ltd.

    25,400       501,786  

Nanto Bank Ltd. (The)

    3,400       51,753  

NEC Corp.

    57,400       2,118,888  
 

 

 

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iShares® Core MSCI Pacific ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

NEC Networks & System Integration Corp.

    22,600     $ 311,954  

NET One Systems Co. Ltd.

    23,400       544,975  

Nexon Co. Ltd.

    126,700       2,876,356  

Nextage Co. Ltd.

    9,600       212,343  

NGK Insulators Ltd.

    56,400       824,919  

NGK Spark Plug Co. Ltd.

    34,900       683,427  

NH Foods Ltd.

    21,900       663,497  

NHK Spring Co. Ltd.

    47,900       326,426  

Nichias Corp.

    11,400       203,431  

Nichicon Corp.

    5,700       54,685  

Nichiden Corp.

    2,900       43,134  

Nichiha Corp.

    4,900       101,228  

Nichi-Iko Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.(a)

    21,600       58,370  

Nichirei Corp.

    27,300       487,125  

Nidec Corp.

    107,700       7,484,509  

Nifco Inc./Japan

    22,400       543,609  

Nihon Kohden Corp.

    22,500       503,419  

Nihon M&A Center Holdings Inc.

    87,600       1,172,266  

Nihon Parkerizing Co. Ltd.

    22,500       162,112  

Nikkiso Co. Ltd.

    20,300       126,033  

Nikkon Holdings Co. Ltd.

    19,300       354,933  

Nikon Corp.

    77,000       886,774  

Nintendo Co. Ltd.

    26,700       11,939,520  

Nippn Corp., New

    11,000       132,649  

Nippon Accommodations Fund Inc.

    106       553,887  

Nippon Building Fund Inc.

    365       1,936,233  

Nippon Carbon Co. Ltd.

    1,700       52,233  

Nippon Ceramic Co. Ltd.

    2,800       44,055  

Nippon Densetsu Kogyo Co. Ltd.

    3,900       53,152  

Nippon Electric Glass Co. Ltd.(c)

    23,300       463,900  

Nippon Express Holdings Inc.

    21,500       1,284,741  

Nippon Gas Co. Ltd.

    26,500       397,884  

Nippon Kanzai Co. Ltd.

    3,000       61,022  

Nippon Kayaku Co. Ltd.

    27,100       228,126  

Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co. Ltd.

    20,410       244,090  

Nippon Paint Holdings Co. Ltd.

        222,600           1,701,593  

Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd.

    27,600       200,159  

Nippon Parking Development Co. Ltd.

    49,800       63,315  

Nippon Prologis REIT Inc.

    511       1,328,859  

NIPPON REIT Investment Corp.

    94       264,893  

Nippon Road Co. Ltd. (The)

    1,000       50,918  

Nippon Sanso Holdings Corp.

    34,300       578,390  

Nippon Seiki Co. Ltd.

    5,300       34,020  

Nippon Shinyaku Co. Ltd.

    10,300       637,483  

Nippon Shokubai Co. Ltd.

    6,400       250,503  

Nippon Signal Company Ltd.

    6,200       45,772  

Nippon Soda Co. Ltd.

    4,700       148,591  

Nippon Steel Corp.

    203,728       3,031,519  

Nippon Steel Trading Corp.

    2,500       97,192  

Nippon Suisan Kaisha Ltd.

    91,400       411,486  

Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.

    286,600       8,186,820  

Nippon Television Holdings Inc.

    6,500       60,543  

Nippon Yusen KK

    37,300       2,929,964  

Nipro Corp.

    34,400       301,677  

Nishimatsu Construction Co. Ltd.

    7,100       212,666  

Nishimatsuya Chain Co. Ltd.

    7,700       95,057  

Nishi-Nippon Financial Holdings Inc.

    28,000       156,220  

Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co. Ltd.

    15,900       350,894  

Nishio Rent All Co. Ltd.

    2,200       47,570  

Nissan Chemical Corp.

    29,000       1,482,861  
Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.

    577,400     $ 2,195,772  

Nissan Shatai Co. Ltd.

    20,000       98,000  

Nissha Co. Ltd.

    9,100       107,137  

Nisshin Oillio Group Ltd. (The)

    5,700       138,806  

Nisshin Seifun Group Inc.

    49,400       608,086  

Nisshinbo Holdings Inc.

    29,500       234,976  

Nissin Electric Co. Ltd.

    7,200       82,732  

Nissin Foods Holdings Co. Ltd.

    16,500       1,195,030  

Nitori Holdings Co. Ltd.

    20,200       2,137,131  

Nitta Corp.

    2,800       61,603  

Nittetsu Mining Co. Ltd.

    1,000       40,632  

Nitto Boseki Co. Ltd.

    3,600       65,495  

Nitto Denko Corp.

    33,200       2,137,923  

Nitto Kogyo Corp.

    4,100       79,841  

Noevir Holdings Co. Ltd.

    3,900       173,225  

NOF Corp.

    17,300       684,509  

Nohmi Bosai Ltd.

    3,200       44,434  

Nojima Corp.

    5,100       111,869  

NOK Corp.

    23,000       206,530  

Nomura Co. Ltd.

    21,500       142,701  

Nomura Holdings Inc.

    717,900       2,739,156  

Nomura Real Estate Holdings Inc.

    27,700       671,984  

Nomura Real Estate Master Fund Inc.

    1,157       1,449,478  

Nomura Research Institute Ltd.

    81,810       2,457,924  

Noritake Co. Ltd./Nagoya Japan

    1,300       41,606  

Noritsu Koki Co. Ltd.

    2,500       44,780  

Noritz Corp.

    3,600       40,324  

North Pacific Bank Ltd.

    56,400       97,038  

NS Solutions Corp.

    7,000       205,975  

NS United Kaiun Kaisha Ltd.

    1,400       42,148  

NSD Co. Ltd.

    20,300       381,326  

NSK Ltd.

        111,900       626,651  

NTN Corp.(a)

    112,500       208,826  

NTT Data Corp.

    158,200       2,394,357  

NTT UD REIT Investment Corp.

    310       355,163  

Obara Group Inc.

    1,900       42,884  

Obayashi Corp.

    179,600       1,320,857  

OBIC Business Consultants Co. Ltd.

    6,800       231,980  

Obic Co. Ltd.

    18,000           2,877,653  

Odakyu Electric Railway Co. Ltd.

    71,700       1,028,351  

Ogaki Kyoritsu Bank Ltd. (The)

    4,400       57,648  

Ohsho Food Service Corp.

    2,900       151,958  

Oiles Corp.

    3,800       45,678  

Oisix ra daichi Inc.(a)(c)

    3,200       43,014  

Oji Holdings Corp.

    216,000       900,537  

Okamoto Industries Inc.

    1,600       47,480  

Okamura Corp.

    19,100       190,618  

Okasan Securities Group Inc.

    30,000       76,658  

Oki Electric Industry Co. Ltd.

    27,100       156,575  

Okinawa Cellular Telephone Co.

    1,400       57,000  

Okinawa Electric Power Co. Inc. (The)

    4,500       45,638  

Okinawa Financial Group Inc.

    3,100       52,035  

OKUMA Corp.

    5,200       204,316  

Okumura Corp.

    6,800       151,166  

Olympus Corp.

    299,600       6,412,086  

Omron Corp.

    48,000       2,684,544  

One REIT Inc.

    32       66,520  

Ono Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    94,800       2,665,672  

Open House Group Co. Ltd.

    22,800       994,655  

Optex Group Co. Ltd.

    5,200       80,914  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI Pacific ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Optorun Co. Ltd.

    6,100     $ 86,558  

Oracle Corp. Japan

    8,100       505,182  

Organo Corp.

    1,000       69,965  

Orient Corp.

    190,800       193,957  

Oriental Land Co. Ltd./Japan

    48,700       7,394,058  

ORIX Corp.

    294,000       5,239,615  

Orix JREIT Inc.

    622       892,362  

Osaka Gas Co. Ltd.

    97,300       1,749,269  

Osaka Organic Chemical Industry Ltd.

    1,700       31,945  

Osaka Soda Co. Ltd.

    2,100       53,671  

OSG Corp.

    24,300       333,508  

Otsuka Corp.

    27,300       851,369  

Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd.

    93,500       3,340,096  

Outsourcing Inc.

    28,000       251,880  

Pacific Industrial Co. Ltd.

    5,700       43,990  

Pacific Metals Co. Ltd.

    2,500       46,707  

PAL GROUP Holdings Co. Ltd.

    3,400       58,147  

Paltac Corp.

    6,700       210,035  

Pan Pacific International Holdings Corp.

    101,800       1,585,074  

Panasonic Holdings Corp.

    538,500       4,445,929  

Paramount Bed Holdings Co. Ltd.

    9,100       168,694  

Park24 Co. Ltd.(a)

    27,300       383,612  

Pasona Group Inc.(c)

    2,400       36,906  

Penta-Ocean Construction Co. Ltd.

    87,100       478,742  

PeptiDream Inc.(a)

    25,300       316,809  

Persol Holdings Co. Ltd.

    47,000       972,984  

Pharma Foods International Co. Ltd.(c)

    3,200       35,407  

PHC Holdings Corp.

    3,900       47,838  

Pigeon Corp.(c)

    27,300       397,704  

Pilot Corp.

    6,100       233,141  

Piolax Inc.

    4,100       61,305  

PKSHA Technology Inc.(a)

    3,500       60,279  

Plaid Inc.(a)(c)

    2,200       6,248  

Plenus Co. Ltd.

    2,800       41,879  

Plus Alpha Consulting Co. Ltd.(c)

    1,400       28,358  

Pola Orbis Holdings Inc.

    24,300       297,858  

Pressance Corp.

    3,400       40,111  

Prestige International Inc.

    24,700       128,560  

Prima Meat Packers Ltd.

    3,900       66,466  

Raito Kogyo Co. Ltd.

    6,000       88,516  

Raiznext Corp.

    3,400       31,277  

Raksul Inc.(a)

    3,200       53,129  

Rakus Co. Ltd.(c)

    24,800       350,847  

Rakuten Group Inc.

    236,400       1,171,962  

Recruit Holdings Co. Ltd.

    348,700       13,031,976  

Relia Inc.

    4,400       36,700  

Relo Group Inc.

    26,600       441,692  

Renesas Electronics Corp.(a)

    285,500       2,719,344  

Rengo Co. Ltd.

    47,500       277,787  

RENOVA Inc.(a)

    8,700       164,494  

Resona Holdings Inc.

    570,500       2,217,104  

Resorttrust Inc.

    24,200       397,860  

Restar Holdings Corp.

    3,200       46,849  

Retail Partners Co. Ltd.

    4,300       39,339  

Ricoh Co. Ltd.

        148,000           1,190,373  

Ricoh Leasing Co. Ltd.

    1,600       42,996  

Riken Keiki Co. Ltd.

    1,500       46,776  

Riken Vitamin Co. Ltd.

    3,300       42,855  

Ringer Hut Co. Ltd.

    3,100       54,349  

Rinnai Corp.

    7,900       600,625  
Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Riso Kagaku Corp.

    2,500     $ 45,790  

Riso Kyoiku Co. Ltd.

    25,800       60,445  

Rohm Co. Ltd.

    21,800       1,617,791  

Rohto Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    23,800       713,376  

Roland Corp.

    2,700       87,502  

Rorze Corp.

    1,700       109,384  

Round One Corp.

    21,600       243,439  

Royal Holdings Co. Ltd.

    6,000       97,264  

RS Technologies Co. Ltd.

    1,200       56,437  

Ryohin Keikaku Co. Ltd.

    58,500       580,657  

Ryosan Co. Ltd.

    2,800       47,164  

Ryoyo Electro Corp.

    3,900       65,662  

S Foods Inc.

    1,900       43,659  

Saibu Gas Holdings Co. Ltd.

    2,700       37,525  

Saizeriya Co. Ltd.

    5,400       109,777  

Sakai Moving Service Co. Ltd.

    1,500       55,740  

Sakata INX Corp.

    6,100       45,303  

Sakata Seed Corp.

    6,300       229,017  

SAMTY Co. Ltd.

    4,500       69,744  

Samty Residential Investment Corp.

    52       49,601  

San-A Co. Ltd.

    5,000       157,091  

San-Ai Obbli Co. Ltd.

    14,400       115,905  

SanBio Co. Ltd.(a)

    5,400       43,527  

Sangetsu Corp.

    6,100       73,490  

San-in Godo Bank Ltd. (The)

    28,700       145,837  

Sanken Electric Co. Ltd.

    5,600       215,881  

Sanki Engineering Co. Ltd.

    5,600       69,784  

Sankyo Co. Ltd.

    9,100       286,200  

Sankyu Inc.

    11,000       364,769  

Sanrio Co. Ltd.

    19,100       440,329  

Sansan Inc.(a)(c)

    19,400       195,107  

Santen Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    94,000       761,414  

Sanwa Holdings Corp.

    49,100       530,409  

Sanyo Chemical Industries Ltd.

    1,100       39,743  

Sanyo Denki Co. Ltd.

    900       37,379  

Sanyo Special Steel Co. Ltd.

    3,600       54,940  

Sapporo Holdings Ltd.

    19,100       427,690  

Sato Holdings Corp.

    3,800       56,879  

Sawai Group Holdings Co. Ltd.

    7,800       253,033  

SBI Holdings Inc/Japan

        57,000           1,156,383  

SBS Holdings Inc.

    1,600       33,591  

SCREEN Holdings Co. Ltd.

    8,000       578,954  

SCSK Corp.

    34,000       598,748  

Secom Co. Ltd.

    51,600       3,446,367  

Sega Sammy Holdings Inc.

    35,200       604,501  

Seibu Holdings Inc.

    55,200       557,990  

Seiko Epson Corp.

    61,300       920,890  

Seiko Holdings Corp.

    3,700       81,674  

Seino Holdings Co. Ltd.

    32,000       265,424  

Seiren Co. Ltd.

    6,500       99,284  

Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd.

    95,500       1,343,634  

Sekisui House Ltd.

    158,000       2,798,401  

Sekisui House Reit Inc.

    1,138       712,827  

Sekisui Jushi Corp.

    3,600       47,048  

Senko Group Holdings Co. Ltd.

    23,700       164,051  

Septeni Holdings Co. Ltd.(c)

    23,800       97,137  

Seria Co. Ltd.

    10,800       215,124  

Seven & i Holdings Co. Ltd.

    184,300       7,512,106  

Seven Bank Ltd.

    184,900       366,920  

SG Holdings Co. Ltd.

    74,000       1,412,255  
 

 

 

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iShares® Core MSCI Pacific ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Sharp Corp./Japan(c)

    54,300     $ 437,061  

Shibaura Machine Co. Ltd.

    2,900       62,075  

Shibuya Corp.

    2,100       39,321  

SHIFT Inc.(a)

    2,600       408,627  

Shiga Bank Ltd. (The)

    8,700       177,101  

Shikoku Chemicals Corp.

    5,100       48,294  

Shikoku Electric Power Co. Inc.

    47,000       277,660  

Shima Seiki Manufacturing Ltd.

    3,000       50,284  

Shimadzu Corp.

    55,500       1,974,630  

Shimamura Co. Ltd.

    5,200       498,646  

Shimano Inc.

    18,800       3,140,469  

Shimizu Corp.

    142,800       809,482  

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd.

    90,200       11,554,100  

Shin-Etsu Polymer Co. Ltd.

    6,200       64,264  

Shinko Electric Industries Co. Ltd.

    20,100       517,648  

Shinmaywa Industries Ltd.

    19,200       153,640  

Shinsei Bank Ltd.

    20,300       307,064  

Shionogi & Co. Ltd.

    62,300       3,195,457  

Ship Healthcare Holdings Inc.

    22,000       420,442  

Shiseido Co. Ltd.

    94,100       3,870,636  

Shizuoka Bank Ltd. (The)

    119,400       722,539  

Shizuoka Gas Co. Ltd.

    4,800       34,059  

SHO-BOND Holdings Co. Ltd.

    9,300       411,474  

Shochiku Co. Ltd.(a)

    2,200       211,693  

Shoei Co. Ltd.

    5,300       227,602  

Shoei Foods Corp.

    1,700       50,511  

Showa Denko KK

    47,400       794,924  

Showa Sangyo Co. Ltd.

    2,500       47,584  

Siix Corp.

    4,900       35,736  

Simplex Holdings Inc.

    3,700       55,243  

SKY Perfect JSAT Holdings Inc.

    49,700       208,225  

Skylark Holdings Co. Ltd.(a)

    55,000       656,234  

SMC Corp.

    14,100       6,948,991  

SMS Co. Ltd.

    21,200       509,640  

Snow Peak Inc.(c)

    4,000       80,340  

SoftBank Corp.

    693,700       8,020,734  

SoftBank Group Corp.

    292,900       12,303,784  

Sohgo Security Services Co. Ltd.

    21,000       588,502  

Sojitz Corp.

    57,920       880,186  

Solasto Corp.

    4,300       27,607  

Sompo Holdings Inc.

    77,200       3,445,529  

Sony Group Corp.

    303,000           25,702,856  

Sosei Group Corp.(a)

    22,100       238,587  

SOSiLA Logistics REIT Inc.

    172       198,638  

Sotetsu Holdings Inc.

    23,100       408,425  

SPARX Group Co. Ltd.

    34,700       78,712  

S-Pool Inc.

    21,800       180,481  

Square Enix Holdings Co. Ltd.

    22,700       1,053,275  

SRE Holdings Corp.(a)

    1,000       20,727  

Stanley Electric Co. Ltd.

    29,200       513,112  

Star Asia Investment Corp.

    497       221,759  

Star Micronics Co. Ltd.

    5,000       64,792  

Starts Corp. Inc.

    7,200       156,283  

Starts Proceed Investment Corp.

    24       46,467  

Strike Co. Ltd.

    1,200       35,241  

Subaru Corp.

    156,800       2,728,462  

Sugi Holdings Co. Ltd.

    7,300       329,332  

SUMCO Corp.

    92,700       1,297,125  

Sumitomo Bakelite Co. Ltd.

    7,300       236,274  

Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd.

    402,500       1,581,797  
Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Sumitomo Corp.

    280,000     $ 3,936,787  

Sumitomo Densetsu Co. Ltd.

    2,900       58,202  

Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.

    177,100       1,974,450  

Sumitomo Forestry Co. Ltd.

    31,300       485,980  

Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd.

    27,300       624,620  

Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd.

    58,100       1,826,885  

Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co. Ltd.

    32,700       111,139  

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc.

    313,100       9,822,601  

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc.

    81,800       2,687,068  

Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co. Ltd.

    7,500       198,175  

Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd.

    47,900       375,127  

Sumitomo Realty & Development Co. Ltd.

    75,500       2,084,786  

Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd.

    35,500       320,081  

Sumitomo Warehouse Co. Ltd. (The)

    11,300       178,336  

Sun Frontier Fudousan Co. Ltd.

    6,000       50,299  

Sundrug Co. Ltd.

    20,600       483,218  

Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd.

    30,900       1,219,235  

Suruga Bank Ltd.(c)

    33,900       95,015  

Suzuken Co. Ltd.

    19,900       550,015  

Suzuki Motor Corp.

    86,000       2,819,022  

Sysmex Corp.

    38,500       2,695,455  

Systena Corp.

    86,000       294,918  

T Hasegawa Co. Ltd.(c)

    4,500       103,181  

T&D Holdings Inc.

    142,800       1,616,216  

Tadano Ltd.

    25,400       184,588  

Taiheiyo Cement Corp.

    25,300       379,577  

Taikisha Ltd.

    3,200       79,207  

Taisei Corp.

    49,200       1,569,815  

Taisho Pharmaceutical Holdings Co. Ltd.

    8,000       318,543  

Taiyo Holdings Co. Ltd.

    5,300       114,297  

Taiyo Yuden Co. Ltd.

    28,400       1,009,337  

Takamatsu Construction Group Co. Ltd.

    2,900       46,359  

Takara Bio Inc.

    19,200       310,292  

Takara Holdings Inc.

    31,400       254,026  

Takara Leben Real Estate Investment Corp.

    78       67,901  

Takara Standard Co. Ltd.

    4,100       41,054  

Takasago International Corp.

    2,300       44,613  

Takasago Thermal Engineering Co. Ltd.

    6,800       86,490  

Takashimaya Co. Ltd.

    34,600       371,699  

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    359,300           10,541,931  

Takeuchi Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    5,000       96,625  

Takuma Co. Ltd.

    22,000       232,753  

Tama Home Co. Ltd.

    2,400       44,640  

Tamron Co. Ltd.

    2,200       47,552  

TBS Holdings Inc.

    4,900       62,749  

TDK Corp.

    89,100       2,806,173  

TechMatrix Corp.

    6,700       93,277  

TechnoPro Holdings Inc.

    26,900       625,122  

Teijin Ltd.

    49,400       523,439  

Tenma Corp.

    2,200       38,477  

Terumo Corp.

    158,400       5,408,345  

T-Gaia Corp.

    3,100       38,058  

THK Co. Ltd.

    27,100       574,941  

TIS Inc.

    54,600       1,548,135  

TKC Corp.

    4,400       115,614  

TKP Corp.(a)

    3,500       63,580  

Toa Corp./Tokyo

    2,500       48,801  

Toagosei Co. Ltd.

    27,100       210,405  

Tobu Railway Co. Ltd.

    48,100       1,142,129  

Tocalo Co. Ltd.

    20,100       193,277  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI Pacific ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Toda Corp.

    54,600     $ 292,866  

Toei Animation Co. Ltd.

    1,300       107,766  

Toei Co. Ltd.

    900       129,096  

Toho Bank Ltd. (The)

    48,900       78,694  

Toho Co. Ltd./Tokyo

    27,500       1,092,045  

Toho Gas Co. Ltd.

    21,700       522,402  

Toho Holdings Co. Ltd.

    15,500       237,364  

Toho Titanium Co. Ltd.

    5,100       85,949  

Tohoku Electric Power Co. Inc.

    120,300       666,049  

Tokai Carbon Co. Ltd.

    51,000       412,318  

Tokai Corp./Gifu

    3,000       40,195  

TOKAI Holdings Corp.

    26,100       174,072  

Tokai Rika Co. Ltd.

    7,700       84,741  

Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings Inc.

    50,700       143,584  

Token Corp.

    1,000       66,784  

Tokio Marine Holdings Inc.

    148,600       8,699,032  

Tokushu Tokai Paper Co. Ltd.

    1,600       38,106  

Tokuyama Corp.

    21,200       286,611  

Tokyo Century Corp.

    7,700       272,311  

Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings Inc.(a)

    408,200       1,606,416  

Tokyo Electron Ltd.

    35,600           12,253,287  

Tokyo Gas Co. Ltd.

    102,300       2,009,265  

Tokyo Ohka Kogyo Co. Ltd.

    7,500       388,875  

Tokyo Seimitsu Co. Ltd.

    8,800       305,730  

Tokyo Steel Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    19,600       201,614  

Tokyo Tatemono Co. Ltd.

    48,300       711,327  

Tokyotokeiba Co. Ltd.

    1,500       46,464  

Tokyu Construction Co. Ltd.

    26,900       127,596  

Tokyu Corp.

    141,600       1,736,239  

Tokyu Fudosan Holdings Corp.

    158,900       861,071  

Tokyu REIT Inc.

    230       336,253  

TOMONY Holdings Inc.

    31,300       74,075  

Tomy Co. Ltd.

    24,700       273,726  

Topcon Corp.

    25,900       366,064  

Toppan Inc.

    61,100       1,039,644  

Topre Corp.

    4,200       32,538  

Toray Industries Inc.

    364,200       1,994,846  

Toridoll Holdings Corp.

    10,500       203,969  

Torii Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    2,000       49,523  

Tosei Corp.

    6,100       58,583  

Toshiba Corp.

    93,200       3,780,893  

Toshiba TEC Corp.

    5,800       191,476  

Tosoh Corp.

    58,598       763,836  

Totetsu Kogyo Co. Ltd.

    3,300       59,059  

TOTO Ltd.

    31,900       1,086,573  

Towa Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    3,300       62,784  

Toyo Construction Co. Ltd.

    21,200       138,295  

Toyo Gosei Co. Ltd.

    800       49,182  

Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co. Ltd.

    8,800       128,259  

Toyo Seikan Group Holdings Ltd.

    32,100       369,651  

Toyo Suisan Kaisha Ltd.

    23,000       977,221  

Toyo Tanso Co. Ltd.

    2,300       52,347  

Toyo Tire Corp.

    27,600       370,947  

Toyobo Co. Ltd.

    22,600       175,658  

Toyoda Gosei Co. Ltd.

    19,900       314,046  

Toyota Boshoku Corp.

    21,400       316,450  

Toyota Industries Corp.

    34,200       2,082,419  

Toyota Motor Corp.

    2,553,500       41,445,919  

Toyota Tsusho Corp.

    51,900       1,771,318  

Trancom Co. Ltd.

    800       44,214  
Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Transcosmos Inc.

    3,500     $ 99,304  

TRE Holdings Corp.

    7,300       85,481  

Trend Micro Inc/Japan

    29,700       1,725,992  

Tri Chemical Laboratories Inc.

    2,900       49,390  

Trusco Nakayama Corp.

    6,900       98,196  

TS Tech Co. Ltd.

    23,300       265,688  

Tsubakimoto Chain Co.

    3,400       80,925  

Tsugami Corp.

    3,900       35,887  

Tsumura & Co.

    15,500       363,674  

Tsuruha Holdings Inc.

    8,300       472,880  

TV Asahi Holdings Corp.

    3,300       37,068  

UACJ Corp.

    4,600       78,044  

UBE Corp.

    24,700       386,739  

Ulvac Inc.

    9,800       370,067  

Unicharm Corp.

    98,200           3,557,024  

Union Tool Co.

    1,600       40,691  

United Arrows Ltd.

    3,200       42,387  

United Super Markets Holdings Inc.

    7,800       63,186  

United Urban Investment Corp.

    835       910,237  

Universal Entertainment Corp.(a)

    3,500       38,088  

Usen-Next Holdings Co. Ltd.

    2,100       32,887  

Ushio Inc.

    26,300       363,628  

USS Co. Ltd.

    53,400       1,047,842  

UT Group Co. Ltd.

    4,100       79,845  

Valor Holdings Co. Ltd.

    4,800       67,682  

ValueCommerce Co. Ltd.

    1,900       39,537  

Vector Inc.

    5,400       49,288  

Vision Inc./Tokyo Japan(a)

    5,400       47,371  

Visional Inc.(a)

    2,700       147,874  

VT Holdings Co. Ltd.

    7,900       28,792  

Wacoal Holdings Corp.

    10,700       173,538  

Wacom Co. Ltd.

    31,200       204,699  

Wakita & Co. Ltd.

    5,100       42,274  

WealthNavi Inc.(a)(c)

    6,500       103,522  

Weathernews Inc.

    700       40,886  

Welcia Holdings Co. Ltd.

    25,800       576,240  

West Holdings Corp.

    4,100       126,288  

West Japan Railway Co.

    53,000       1,946,728  

Workman Co. Ltd.

    4,800       230,606  

Yakult Honsha Co. Ltd.

    29,900       1,820,895  

YAMABIKO Corp.

    4,900       44,502  

Yamada Holdings Co. Ltd.

    187,200       675,863  

Yamaguchi Financial Group Inc.

    54,600       309,084  

Yamaha Corp.

    30,900       1,318,010  

Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd.

    76,000       1,468,102  

YA-MAN Ltd.

    4,500       52,549  

Yamato Holdings Co. Ltd.

    74,800       1,308,925  

Yamato Kogyo Co. Ltd.

    8,500       290,665  

Yamazaki Baking Co. Ltd.

    27,100       327,193  

Yamazen Corp.

    8,200       61,999  

Yaoko Co. Ltd.

    3,900       189,664  

Yaskawa Electric Corp.

    56,000       1,961,338  

Yellow Hat Ltd.

    3,200       41,865  

Yodogawa Steel Works Ltd.

    2,900       52,024  

Yokogawa Bridge Holdings Corp.

    4,400       63,587  

Yokogawa Electric Corp.

    54,400       964,690  

Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (The)

    27,200       398,410  

Yokorei Co. Ltd.

    7,200       49,109  

Yokowo Co. Ltd.

    2,800       41,423  

Yonex Co. Ltd.

    8,000       71,662  
 

 

 

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iShares® Core MSCI Pacific ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Yoshinoya Holdings Co. Ltd.

    19,700     $ 381,895  

Yuasa Trading Co. Ltd.

    2,200       59,741  

Z Holdings Corp.

    662,600       2,341,786  

Zenkoku Hosho Co. Ltd.

    7,900       268,766  

Zenrin Co. Ltd.

    6,100       42,423  

Zensho Holdings Co. Ltd.

    23,500       622,163  

Zeon Corp.

    31,900       323,919  

ZERIA Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    3,200       52,644  

Zojirushi Corp.

    4,500       49,957  

ZOZO Inc.

    29,300       632,929  

Zuken Inc.

    2,200       56,160  
   

 

 

 
          961,205,509  
New Zealand — 1.0%            

a2 Milk Co. Ltd. (The)(a)

    159,316       500,603  

Air New Zealand Ltd.(a)

    419,351       161,475  

Argosy Property Ltd.

    238,661       196,412  

Auckland International Airport Ltd.(a)

    288,625       1,355,295  

Chorus Ltd.

    109,927       553,253  

Contact Energy Ltd.

    191,169       922,227  

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp. Ltd.

    135,968       1,818,249  

Fletcher Building Ltd.

    206,830       672,931  

Genesis Energy Ltd.

    129,335       234,542  

Goodman Property Trust

    267,648       367,597  

Infratil Ltd.

    173,314       915,136  

Kiwi Property Group Ltd.

    389,348       249,979  

Mercury NZ Ltd.

    157,580       602,730  

Meridian Energy Ltd.

    298,689       937,359  

Oceania Healthcare Ltd.

    275,269       163,299  

Precinct Properties New Zealand Ltd.

    348,778       312,155  

Pushpay Holdings Ltd.(a)(c)

    265,768       216,600  

Ryman Healthcare Ltd.

    94,964       555,462  

SKYCITY Entertainment Group Ltd.

    214,705       375,029  

Spark New Zealand Ltd.

    447,744       1,439,755  

Summerset Group Holdings Ltd.

    64,426       434,312  

Synlait Milk Ltd.(a)

    35,934       72,503  

Vulcan Steel Ltd.

    14,448       88,675  

Warehouse Group Ltd. (The)

    34,760       71,157  

Xero Ltd.(a)

    31,276       2,060,422  
   

 

 

 
      15,277,157  
Singapore — 4.3%            

AEM Holdings Ltd.

    60,600       191,926  

AIMS APAC REIT

    172,000       173,218  

Ascendas India Trust

    276,000       232,222  

Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust

    810,415       1,744,385  

Ascott Residence Trust

    424,630       360,601  

Bumitama Agri Ltd.

    135,900       59,027  

CapitaLand China Trust

    310,735       265,823  

CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust

    1,227,696       1,939,416  

Capitaland Investment Ltd/Singapore

    626,300       1,782,029  

CDL Hospitality Trusts

    234,555       224,547  

City Developments Ltd.

    100,900       566,880  

ComfortDelGro Corp. Ltd.

    578,900       595,601  

Cromwell European Real Estate Investment Trust

    91,500       187,035  

DBS Group Holdings Ltd.

    434,200       9,907,726  

Digital Core REIT Management Pte Ltd.(a)

    214,000       186,463  

ESR-LOGOS REIT(c)

    1,228,856       373,958  

Far East Hospitality Trust

    246,000       114,080  

First Resources Ltd.

    147,600       147,775  

Frasers Centrepoint Trust

    230,867       390,139  
Security   Shares     Value  
Singapore (continued)            

Frasers Hospitality Trust

    274,400     $ 138,054  

Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust

    678,383       708,162  

Frencken Group Ltd.

    78,000       69,248  

Genting Singapore Ltd.

    1,476,000       862,040  

Golden Agri-Resources Ltd.

    1,598,200       300,924  

Grab Holdings Ltd., Class A(a)(c)

    266,164       785,184  

Haw Par Corp. Ltd.(c)

    35,900       286,171  

Hour Glass Ltd. (The)

    57,800       93,061  

Hutchison Port Holdings Trust, Class U

    1,458,500       343,461  

iFAST Corp. Ltd.(c)

    50,300       153,728  

Japfa Ltd.

    170,100       72,012  

Keppel Corp. Ltd.

    350,300       1,750,163  

Keppel DC REIT

    313,500       470,049  

Keppel Infrastructure Trust

    858,100       364,234  

Keppel Pacific Oak US REIT

    250,200       175,266  

Keppel REIT

    471,500       379,070  

Lendlease Global Commercial REIT(c)

    501,311       303,469  

Manulife US Real Estate Investment Trust

    400,200       232,279  

Mapletree Commercial Trust

    520,795       717,381  

Mapletree Industrial Trust

    485,720       954,073  

Mapletree Logistics Trust

    757,987       967,413  

Maxeon Solar Technologies Ltd.(a)(c)

    6,800       117,300  

Nanofilm Technologies International Ltd.(c)

    94,800       138,321  

NetLink NBN Trust

    666,300       463,043  

Olam Group Ltd.

    255,900       301,392  

OUE Commercial Real Estate Investment Trust

    604,630       168,507  

OUE Ltd.

    89,900       85,253  

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd.

    801,475       6,792,258  

Parkway Life REIT

    112,300       389,560  

Prime U.S. REIT

    234,800       164,460  

Raffles Medical Group Ltd.

    207,700       173,005  

Riverstone Holdings Ltd./Singapore

    203,800       115,075  

Sasseur Real Estate Investment Trust

    150,500       86,136  

SATS Ltd.(a)(c)

    165,300       476,534  

Sea Ltd., ADR(a)(c)

    85,817       6,549,554  

Sembcorp Industries Ltd.(c)

    267,500       564,393  

Sembcorp Marine Ltd.(a)(c)

    4,700,008       371,248  

Sheng Siong Group Ltd.

    190,100       220,204  

SIA Engineering Co. Ltd.(a)

    91,200       160,056  

Silverlake Axis Ltd.

    214,300       62,295  

Singapore Airlines Ltd.(a)(c)

    304,100       1,203,065  

Singapore Exchange Ltd.

    117,300       840,876  

Singapore Post Ltd.(c)

    456,600       210,274  

Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd.

    352,200           1,026,931  

Singapore Telecommunications Ltd.

    1,943,200       3,674,733  

SPH REIT

    307,246       210,300  

Starhill Global REIT

    379,000       163,532  

StarHub Ltd.

    160,900       145,688  

Straits Trading Co. Ltd.

    33,300       70,898  

Suntec REIT

    553,000       645,897  

TDCX Inc., ADR(a)

    7,676       60,333  

United Overseas Bank Ltd.

    278,300       5,552,456  

UOL Group Ltd.

    111,900       604,582  

Venture Corp. Ltd.

    71,000       904,556  

Wilmar International Ltd.

    461,500       1,344,768  

Yangzijiang Financial Holding Ltd.(a)

    674,700       192,925  

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Holdings Ltd.

    621,600       419,086  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI Pacific ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

 

 
Singapore (continued)            

Yanlord Land Group Ltd.

    155,300     $ 116,049  
   

 

 

 
      64,353,836  
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks — 99.8%
(Cost: $1,461,835,459)

          1,497,262,793  
   

 

 

 

Warrants

   
Australia — 0.0%            

PointsBet Holdings Ltd.
(Expires 07/08/24)(a)

    2,549        
   

 

 

 
Singapore — 0.0%            

Ezion Holdings Ltd.
(Expires 04/16/23)(a)(b)(c)

    341,183       3  
   

 

 

 

Total Warrants — 0.0%
(Cost: $0)

      3  
   

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments — 99.8%
(Cost: $1,461,835,459)

      1,497,262,796  
   

 

 

 

Short-Term Securities

   
Money Market Funds — 0.9%            

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares, 1.93%(e)(f)(g)

    14,040,638       14,039,233  

 

Security   Shares     Value  

 

 
Money Market Funds (continued)            

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 1.81%(e)(f)

    150,000     $ 150,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Securities — 0.9%
(Cost: $14,188,923)

      14,189,233  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities — 100.7%
(Cost: $1,476,024,382)

 

    1,511,452,029  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.7)%

 

    (10,401,010
   

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

    $  1,501,051,019  
   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Non-income producing security.

(b) 

Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

(c) 

All or a portion of this security is on loan.

(d) 

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

(e) 

Affiliate of the Fund.

(f) 

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

(g) 

All or a portion of this security was purchased with the cash collateral from loaned securities.

 

 

Affiliates

Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended July 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

 

 

   
      Affiliated Issuer  

Value at

07/31/21

   

Purchases

at Cost

   

Proceeds

from Sale

   

Net Realized

Gain (Loss)

   

Change in

Unrealized

Appreciation
(Depreciation)

   

Value at

07/31/22

    Shares
Held at
07/31/22
    Income    

Capital

Gain

Distributions

from

Underlying
Funds

         
 

 

   
 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares

  $ 6,719,334     $ 7,323,127 (a)    $     $ (2,616   $ (612   $ 14,039,233       14,040,638     $ 201,783 (b)   

$

 

 
 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares

    90,000       60,000 (a)                         150,000       150,000       911          
         

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   
          $ (2,616   $ (612   $ 14,189,233       $ 202,694     $    
         

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

  (a) 

Represents net amount purchased (sold).

 
  (b) 

All or a portion represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Futures Contracts

 

 

 
Description   

Number of

Contracts

   

Expiration

Date

    

Notional

Amount

(000)

    

Value/

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

 

 

 

Long Contracts

          

TOPIX Index

     18       09/08/22      $ 2,625      $ 34,585  

SPI 200 Index

     8       09/15/22        968        55,272  
        

 

 

 
           $ 89,857  
        

 

 

 

 

 

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Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

 

 
    

Commodity

Contracts

    

Credit

Contracts

    

Equity

Contracts

    

Foreign

Currency

Exchange

Contracts

    

Interest

Rate

Contracts

    

Other

Contracts

     Total  

 

 

Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments

                    

Futures contracts

                    

Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(a)

   $      $      $ 89,857      $      $      $      $ 89,857  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss).

 

For the period ended July 31, 2022, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

 

 
    

Commodity

Contracts

    

Credit

Contracts

    

Equity

Contracts

    

Foreign

Currency

Exchange

Contracts

    

Interest

Rate

Contracts

    

Other

Contracts

     Total  

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from

                    

Futures contracts

   $      $      $ (182,719    $      $      $      $ (182,719
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on

                    

Futures contracts

   $      $      $ 138,738      $      $      $      $ 138,738  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

   

Futures contracts

  

Average notional value of contracts — long

   $ 4,969,339      

For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.

 

                                                                                               

 

 
     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

 

 

Investments

           

Assets

           

Common Stocks

   $ 13,413,406      $ 1,483,634,702      $ 214,685      $ 1,497,262,793  

Warrants

                   3        3  

Money Market Funds

     14,189,233                      14,189,233  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 27,602,639      $ 1,483,634,702      $ 214,688      $ 1,511,452,029  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments(a)

           

Assets

           

Futures Contracts

   $      $ 89,857      $      $ 89,857  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts. Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Common Stocks

   
Australia — 5.7%            

Abacus Property Group

    723,746     $ 1,495,061  

Adbri Ltd.

    616,906       1,100,136  

AGL Energy Ltd.

    462,031       2,721,221  

Allkem Ltd.(a)

    656,371       5,294,546  

ALS Ltd.

    566,934       4,656,475  

Altium Ltd.

    135,729       2,997,279  

Alumina Ltd.

    2,499,516       2,715,057  

AMP Ltd.(a)

    2,710,201       2,075,498  

Ampol Ltd.

    275,499       6,526,985  

Ansell Ltd.

    138,182       2,536,974  

APA Group

    1,216,715       9,976,273  

Appen Ltd.

    197,187       808,503  

ARB Corp. Ltd.

    112,430       2,640,081  

Aristocrat Leisure Ltd.

    660,138       16,469,156  

ASX Ltd.

    208,783       12,976,857  

Atlas Arteria Ltd.

    1,109,070       6,034,827  

Aurizon Holdings Ltd.

    1,448,214       4,098,874  

Austal Ltd.

    411,921       773,820  

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd.

    2,879,275       46,532,714  

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd., New

    188,651       3,018,460  

Bank of Queensland Ltd.

    590,214       3,125,889  

Bapcor Ltd.

    455,727       2,136,747  

Beach Energy Ltd.

    2,224,424       2,866,659  

Bega Cheese Ltd.

    565,528       1,383,594  

Bendigo & Adelaide Bank Ltd.

    550,973       3,998,208  

BHP Group Ltd.

    5,348,781           146,371,296  

Blackmores Ltd.

    14,876       812,328  

BlueScope Steel Ltd.

    572,314       6,722,617  

BrainChip Holdings Ltd.(a)(b)

    2,032,811       1,561,419  

Brambles Ltd.

    1,501,169       12,082,461  

Breville Group Ltd.

    154,124       2,278,588  

Brickworks Ltd.

    115,108       1,701,907  

BWP Trust

    869,424       2,619,881  

carsales.com Ltd.

    373,612       5,446,595  

Centuria Capital Group

    1,070,257       1,574,374  

Chalice Mining Ltd.(a)(b)

    408,086       1,397,968  

Challenger Ltd.

    622,645       3,075,718  

Champion Iron Ltd.

    451,688       1,541,109  

Charter Hall Group

    580,180       5,243,144  

Charter Hall Long Wale REIT

    625,039       2,004,727  

Charter Hall Retail REIT

    833,595       2,467,468  

Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd.

    2,278,271       4,389,066  

Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

    59,480       788,166  

Cochlear Ltd.

    73,927       11,142,786  

Codan Ltd./Australia

    223,326       1,368,346  

Coles Group Ltd.

    1,447,158       19,059,558  

Collins Foods Ltd.

    141,922       1,034,513  

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

    1,802,905       128,037,628  

Computershare Ltd.

    624,404       11,031,338  

Core Lithium Ltd.(a)(b)

    2,176,340       1,804,093  

Coronado Global Resources Inc.(c)

    789,978       785,892  

Corporate Travel Management Ltd.(a)

    175,747       2,343,674  

Costa Group Holdings Ltd.

    590,144       1,069,881  

Credit Corp. Group Ltd.

    81,765       1,390,069  

Cromwell Property Group

    1,836,739       1,085,805  

CSL Ltd.

    506,384       103,108,381  

CSR Ltd.

    728,503       2,337,989  

De Grey Mining Ltd.(a)(b)

    1,351,505       852,301  
Security   Shares     Value  
Australia (continued)            

Deterra Royalties Ltd.

    703,138     $ 2,146,120  

Dexus

    1,176,202       7,904,083  

Domain Holdings Australia Ltd.

    323,359       809,588  

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd.

    65,974       3,373,241  

Downer EDI Ltd.

    561,033       2,184,189  

Eagers Automotive Ltd.

    226,352       2,001,051  

Elders Ltd.

    224,406       1,783,175  

EML Payments Ltd.(a)(b)

    772,217       573,721  

Endeavour Group Ltd./Australia

    1,399,912       7,799,517  

Evolution Mining Ltd.

    1,879,854       3,472,613  

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd.(a)(b)

    183,969       2,237,288  

Fortescue Metals Group Ltd.

    1,800,136       23,165,154  

G8 Education Ltd.

    1,167,510       871,608  

Glencore PLC

    10,452,821           59,243,443  

Gold Road Resources Ltd.

    1,648,040       1,610,905  

Goodman Group

    1,776,432       25,998,190  

GPT Group (The)

    2,078,077       6,685,588  

GrainCorp Ltd., Class A

    278,537       1,681,453  

Growthpoint Properties Australia Ltd.

    461,802       1,227,280  

GUD Holdings Ltd.

    245,815       1,520,804  

GWA Group Ltd.

    370,770       540,748  

Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd.

    650,977       1,899,640  

Healius Ltd.

    793,606       2,162,290  

HUB24 Ltd.(b)

    114,644       1,980,510  

IDP Education Ltd.

    218,400       4,394,180  

IGO Ltd.

    710,329       5,566,020  

Iluka Resources Ltd.

    485,789       3,297,061  

Imugene Ltd.(a)

    6,394,968       1,113,190  

Incitec Pivot Ltd.

    1,937,144       4,935,540  

Inghams Group Ltd.

    370,172       767,483  

Insignia Financial Ltd.

    874,975       1,903,614  

Insurance Australia Group Ltd.

    2,486,285       7,823,254  

InvoCare Ltd.

    204,405       1,585,696  

IPH Ltd.

    441,942       2,728,227  

IRESS Ltd.

    247,777       1,986,932  

JB Hi-Fi Ltd.

    128,620       3,808,492  

Jumbo Interactive Ltd.

    86,639       878,024  

Kogan.com Ltd.(a)(b)

    217,380       703,618  

Lake Resources NL(a)(b)

    1,826,235       1,053,796  

Lendlease Corp. Ltd.

    657,212       4,761,263  

Link Administration Holdings Ltd.

    872,826       2,691,020  

Liontown Resources Ltd.(a)(b)

    2,202,146       2,068,595  

Lottery Corp. Ltd. (The)(a)

    2,370,894       7,520,710  

Lynas Rare Earths Ltd.(a)

    1,120,987       6,893,331  

Macquarie Group Ltd.

    377,692       48,338,294  

Magellan Financial Group Ltd.

    141,699       1,455,852  

Mayne Pharma Group Ltd.(a)

    1,828,966       436,433  

McMillan Shakespeare Ltd.

    120,471       1,038,787  

Medibank Pvt Ltd.

    3,014,679       7,248,892  

Megaport Ltd.(a)(b)

    244,447       1,678,357  

Mesoblast Ltd.(a)(b)

    896,141       588,076  

Metcash Ltd.

    1,155,887       3,369,339  

Mineral Resources Ltd.

    192,184       7,322,996  

Mirvac Group

    4,331,312       6,561,877  

Monadelphous Group Ltd.

    210,518       1,528,300  

Nanosonics Ltd.(a)(b)

    304,705       1,013,741  

National Australia Bank Ltd.

    3,416,700       73,788,790  

National Storage REIT

    1,478,439       2,585,222  

Nearmap Ltd.(a)

    846,922       829,384  

Netwealth Group Ltd.

    154,762       1,406,001  
 

 

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Australia (continued)            

New Hope Corp. Ltd.(b)

    630,391     $ 1,953,002  

Newcrest Mining Ltd.

    985,663       13,283,047  

NEXTDC Ltd.(a)

    542,220       4,513,734  

nib holdings Ltd.

    557,437       2,850,767  

Nickel Mines Ltd.

    1,725,391       1,325,047  

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Ltd.

    1,806,749       2,635,991  

Northern Star Resources Ltd.

    1,262,995       6,940,951  

Novonix Ltd.(a)

    599,539       1,212,150  

NRW Holdings Ltd.

    674,824       923,819  

Nufarm Ltd./Australia

    411,983       1,500,383  

Omni Bridgeway Ltd.(a)

    451,849       1,311,038  

oOh!media Ltd.(b)

    732,126       644,158  

Orica Ltd.

    394,895       4,680,386  

Origin Energy Ltd.

    1,816,321       7,625,576  

Orora Ltd.

    1,065,867       2,668,015  

OZ Minerals Ltd.

    412,629       5,510,761  

Pact Group Holdings Ltd.

    243,916       346,968  

Paladin Energy Ltd.(a)(b)

    3,067,597       1,604,414  

Pendal Group Ltd.

    343,035       1,161,765  

Perpetual Ltd.

    67,397       1,438,526  

Perseus Mining Ltd.

    2,046,351       2,428,653  

Pilbara Minerals Ltd.(a)

    2,681,702       5,287,594  

Platinum Asset Management Ltd.

    405,947       521,227  

PointsBet Holdings Ltd.(a)

    416,214       943,231  

PolyNovo Ltd.(a)(b)

    1,098,124       1,269,030  

Premier Investments Ltd.

    136,033       2,023,309  

Pro Medicus Ltd.(b)

    73,214       2,564,604  

Qantas Airways Ltd.(a)

    892,198       2,874,974  

QBE Insurance Group Ltd.

    1,646,775           13,315,367  

Qube Holdings Ltd.

    1,559,952       3,034,312  

Ramelius Resources Ltd.

    1,392,201       1,054,833  

Ramsay Health Care Ltd.

    192,292       9,499,563  

REA Group Ltd.

    63,560       5,607,538  

Reece Ltd.

    320,278       3,459,106  

Regis Resources Ltd.

    826,476       1,023,970  

Reliance Worldwide Corp. Ltd.

    975,364       3,047,395  

Rio Tinto Ltd.

    384,650       26,650,301  

Rio Tinto PLC

    1,177,727       71,098,763  

Sandfire Resources Ltd.

    707,346       2,282,712  

Santos Ltd.

    3,304,317       17,177,095  

Scentre Group

    5,656,807       11,592,168  

SEEK Ltd.

    397,355       6,436,013  

Seven Group Holdings Ltd.

    161,880       2,005,667  

Shopping Centres Australasia Property Group

    1,207,672       2,520,380  

Sierra Rutile Holdings Ltd.(a)

    477,493       106,760  

Sigma Healthcare Ltd.

    1,263,065       548,602  

Silver Lake Resources Ltd.(a)

    1,413,092       1,428,786  

Sims Ltd.

    232,143       2,414,055  

SmartGroup Corp. Ltd.

    139,573       676,222  

Sonic Healthcare Ltd.

    484,614       11,670,239  

South32 Ltd.

    5,112,263       13,934,056  

Southern Cross Media Group Ltd.(b)

    439,030       368,573  

St. Barbara Ltd.

    947,761       747,272  

Star Entertainment Grp Ltd. (The)(a)

    815,209       1,766,275  

Steadfast Group Ltd.

    1,022,541       3,833,548  

Stockland

    2,685,633       7,277,224  

Suncorp Group Ltd.

    1,301,342       10,277,073  

Super Retail Group Ltd.

    231,683       1,617,334  

Syrah Resources Ltd.(a)

    834,644       869,634  

Tabcorp Holdings Ltd.

    2,370,894       1,653,885  
Security   Shares     Value  
Australia (continued)            

Technology One Ltd.

    336,354     $ 2,790,819  

Telstra Corp. Ltd.

    4,386,315       11,987,839  

Transurban Group

    3,225,717       32,972,272  

Treasury Wine Estates Ltd.

    801,374       6,907,872  

Vicinity Centres

    3,820,086       5,589,530  

Viva Energy Group Ltd.(c)

    1,324,007       2,487,240  

Washington H Soul Pattinson & Co. Ltd.

    234,952       4,253,725  

Waypoint REIT Ltd.

    1,257,587       2,316,593  

Webjet Ltd.(a)(b)

    706,508       2,574,234  

Wesfarmers Ltd.

    1,202,892       39,413,372  

Westgold Resources Ltd.

    632,409       577,174  

Westpac Banking Corp.

    3,694,153       55,941,081  

Whitehaven Coal Ltd.

    1,124,590       4,951,434  

WiseTech Global Ltd.

    168,632       5,972,037  

Woodside Energy Group Ltd.

    1,980,402       44,718,425  

Woolworths Group Ltd.

    1,255,847       33,040,182  

Worley Ltd.

    337,203       3,403,152  

Zip Co. Ltd.(a)(b)

    836,626       675,986  
   

 

 

 
          1,607,644,374  
Austria — 0.2%            

ams-OSRAM AG(a)

    260,208       2,147,901  

ANDRITZ AG

    67,884       3,176,279  

AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG

    33,583       1,677,949  

BAWAG Group AG(c)

    67,108       3,098,360  

CA Immobilien Anlagen AG

    64,027       2,089,834  

DO & CO AG(a)

    7,696       643,010  

Erste Group Bank AG

    349,647       8,864,486  

EVN AG

    34,262       808,080  

FACC AG(a)(b)

    31,755       241,271  

IMMOFINANZ AG

    109,227       1,668,949  

Kontron AG(b)

    75,910       1,131,093  

Lenzing AG

    21,046       1,698,378  

Oesterreichische Post AG(b)

    48,451       1,396,204  

OMV AG

    152,715       6,504,120  

Raiffeisen Bank International AG

    107,976       1,308,103  

S IMMO AG

    114,771       2,677,032  

Semperit AG Holding(b)

    22,522       456,685  

Telekom Austria AG

    243,024       1,502,715  

UNIQA Insurance Group AG

    220,243       1,508,906  

Verbund AG

    76,381       8,399,274  

Vienna Insurance Group AG Wiener Versicherung Gruppe

    52,048       1,194,934  

voestalpine AG

    101,995       2,296,583  

Wienerberger AG

    122,745       2,825,283  
   

 

 

 
      57,315,429  
Belgium — 0.6%            

Ackermans & van Haaren NV

    15,634       2,298,223  

Aedifica SA

    38,247       3,971,010  

Ageas SA/NV

    179,337       7,827,216  

AGFA-Gevaert NV(a)

    350,727       1,268,976  

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV

    880,590       47,171,263  

Barco NV

    137,875       3,612,511  

Bekaert SA

    55,872       1,978,844  

bpost SA(b)

    198,947       1,248,576  

Cofinimmo SA

    11,667       1,312,992  

D’ieteren Group

    31,652       5,194,919  

Dredging Environmental & Marine Engineering NV(a)

    14,955       1,729,011  

Econocom Group SA/NV

    165,480       562,968  
 

 

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Belgium (continued)            

Elia Group SA/NV

    40,041     $ 6,078,693  

Etablissements Franz Colruyt NV

    44,001       1,215,572  

Euronav NV

    225,985       3,085,549  

Fagron

    85,407       1,302,696  

Galapagos NV(a)

    23,477       1,191,083  

Gimv NV

    61,723       3,332,393  

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA

    97,169       8,600,921  

KBC Ancora

    61,286       2,146,543  

KBC Group NV

    260,969       13,668,764  

Kinepolis Group NV(a)

    25,056       1,234,077  

Melexis NV

    26,218       2,249,578  

Mithra Pharmaceuticals SA(a)(b)

    41,995       283,882  

Montea NV

    18,635       1,884,511  

Ontex Group NV(a)

    84,004       549,227  

Orange Belgium SA(a)

    53,806       1,036,060  

Proximus SADP

    75,298       1,043,404  

Sofina SA

    16,625       3,893,396  

Solvay SA

    73,588       6,463,449  

Telenet Group Holding NV

    53,142       849,915  

Tessenderlo Group SA(a)

    40,489       1,268,954  

UCB SA

    128,855       10,068,568  

Umicore SA

    205,340       7,437,900  

Warehouses De Pauw CVA

    169,734       5,769,971  

Xior Student Housing NV

    48,143       2,105,922  
   

 

 

 
          164,937,537  
Brazil — 1.1%            

3R Petroleum Oleo E Gas SA(a)

    198,796       1,307,095  

Aliansce Sonae Shopping Centers SA

    253,468       826,425  

Ambev SA

    4,875,837       14,069,354  

Americanas SA

    640,480       1,733,001  

Anima Holding SA(a)

    645,450       558,864  

Arezzo Industria e Comercio SA

    114,077       1,745,075  

Atacadao SA

    436,712       1,572,437  

Auren Energia SA

    533,086       1,461,991  

B3 SA - Brasil, Bolsa, Balcao

    6,510,394       13,954,170  

Banco Bradesco SA

    1,416,882       3,962,483  

Banco BTG Pactual SA

    1,302,996       5,673,740  

Banco do Brasil SA

    790,168       5,493,195  

Banco Santander Brasil SA

    261,576       1,430,198  

BB Seguridade Participacoes SA

    742,739       4,161,497  

BR Malls Participacoes SA

    1,230,273       1,885,558  

BRF SA(a)

    639,610       1,972,937  

CCR SA

    932,694       2,341,604  

Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA

    1,113,033       9,854,475  

Cia Brasileira de Distribuicao

    263,375       830,221  

Cia. de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo

    339,283       2,929,161  

Cia. de Saneamento de Minas Gerais-COPASA

    250,749       581,548  

Cia. de Saneamento do Parana

    279,734       999,108  

Cia. Siderurgica Nacional SA

    719,258       2,044,855  

Cielo SA

    1,370,372       1,173,295  

Cogna Educacao(a)

    1,015,877       443,726  

Cosan SA

    1,182,180       4,265,727  

CVC Brasil Operadora e Agencia de Viagens SA(a)

    499,653       673,080  

Cyrela Brazil Realty SA Empreendimentos e Participacoes

    397,434       970,138  

Dexco SA

    504,267       950,234  

EcoRodovias Infraestrutura e Logistica SA(a)

    293,517       322,783  

EDP - Energias do Brasil SA

    381,377       1,599,482  

Embraer SA(a)

    876,325       1,990,070  
Security   Shares     Value  
Brazil (continued)            

Energisa SA

    219,893     $ 1,871,647  

Eneva SA(a)

    958,155       2,816,632  

Engie Brasil Energia SA

    238,900       2,046,355  

Equatorial Energia SA

    1,007,840       4,832,630  

Ez Tec Empreendimentos e Participacoes SA

    163,240       532,555  

Fleury SA

    309,205       966,322  

Grendene SA

    364,800       502,701  

Grupo De Moda Soma SA

    792,751       1,558,199  

Grupo SBF SA

    242,570       975,606  

Guararapes Confeccoes SA

    230,167       331,854  

Hapvida Participacoes e Investimentos SA(c)

    4,658,788       5,546,498  

Hypera SA

    409,039       3,366,957  

Iguatemi SA

    250,531       956,783  

Iochpe Maxion SA

    161,653       489,574  

IRB Brasil Resseguros S/A(a)

    841,303       310,564  

JBS SA

    859,735       5,307,191  

JHSF Participacoes SA

    782,277       861,788  

Klabin SA

    794,573       3,060,598  

Light SA

    409,871       423,805  

Localiza Rent a Car SA

    733,090       8,162,447  

Locaweb Servicos de Internet SA(a)(c)

    673,673       881,461  

LOG Commercial Properties e Participacoes SA

    124,947       505,188  

Lojas Renner SA

    1,087,134       5,313,701  

M. Dias Branco SA

    351,897       2,118,550  

Magazine Luiza SA(a)

    3,384,046       1,687,412  

Marfrig Global Foods SA

    654,004       1,668,474  

Minerva SA

    810,895       2,053,057  

Movida Participacoes SA

    351,063       861,696  

MRV Engenharia e Participacoes SA

    454,755       805,078  

Multiplan Empreendimentos Imobiliarios SA

    411,789       1,894,161  

Natura & Co. Holding SA

    1,031,835       3,107,012  

Odontoprev SA

    366,160       701,310  

Petro Rio SA(a)

    870,983       4,077,078  

Petroleo Brasileiro SA

    4,050,570       28,934,320  

Qualicorp Consultoria e Corretora de Seguros SA

    317,922       605,232  

Raia Drogasil SA

    1,197,717       4,856,517  

Rede D’Or Sao Luiz SA(c)

    361,970       2,265,942  

Rumo SA

    1,384,352       4,692,900  

Santos Brasil Participacoes SA

    1,122,073       1,413,949  

Sao Martinho SA

    271,300       1,836,771  

Sendas Distribuidora SA

    786,626       2,409,699  

SLC Agricola SA

    159,768       1,361,738  

Sul America SA

    333,901       1,517,174  

Suzano SA

    805,126       7,514,260  

Telefonica Brasil SA

    430,200       3,708,262  

Tim SA

    1,057,567       2,573,350  

TOTVS SA

    533,193       2,717,439  

Transmissora Alianca de Energia Eletrica SA

    362,122       2,831,692  

Ultrapar Participacoes SA

    492,077       1,206,868  

Vale SA

    4,233,238       57,066,611  

Vamos Locacao de Caminhoes Maquinas e Equipamentos SA

    508,810       1,337,395  

Via S/A(a)

    1,363,496       632,456  

Vibra Energia SA

    1,170,036       3,765,118  

WEG SA

    1,903,480       10,315,529  

YDUQS Participacoes SA

    347,665       890,312  
   

 

 

 
          308,825,945  
Canada — 8.1%            

Advantage Energy Ltd.(a)

    173,007       1,487,491  

Aecon Group Inc.

    105,889       917,862  
 

 

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Canada (continued)            

Ag Growth International Inc.

    33,722     $ 893,513  

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.

    485,920       20,893,175  

Air Canada(a)(b)

    168,754       2,291,697  

Alamos Gold Inc., Class A

    427,024       3,374,708  

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.

    677,073       9,469,663  

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.

    890,570       39,787,208  

Allied Properties REIT

    61,098       1,630,330  

AltaGas Ltd.

    388,387       8,653,064  

Altus Group Ltd.(b)

    57,920       2,377,771  

ARC Resources Ltd.

    806,603           11,312,787  

Aritzia Inc.(a)

    91,136       2,875,245  

Atco Ltd., Class I, NVS

    73,448       2,714,688  

Athabasca Oil Corp.(a)(b)

    598,534       1,131,117  

ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc.(a)

    111,447       3,529,090  

Aurora Cannabis Inc.(a)(b)

    251,152       354,992  

B2Gold Corp.

    1,078,763       3,774,049  

Badger Infrastructure Solutions Ltd.

    63,830       1,531,761  

Ballard Power Systems Inc.(a)(b)

    231,878       1,861,470  

Bank of Montreal

    684,718       68,260,591  

Bank of Nova Scotia (The)

    1,286,010       78,342,619  

Barrick Gold Corp.

    1,738,519       27,397,066  

Bausch Health Companies Inc.(a)

    264,263       1,217,564  

Baytex Energy Corp.(a)(b)

    728,075       3,911,722  

BCE Inc.

    22,736       1,148,740  

BELLUS Health Inc.(a)

    104,823       1,029,771  

Birchcliff Energy Ltd.

    315,321       2,422,989  

BlackBerry Ltd.(a)(b)

    591,441       3,634,876  

Boardwalk REIT

    59,251       2,259,825  

Bombardier Inc., Class B(a)

    99,902       1,670,299  

Boralex Inc., Class A(b)

    78,983       2,865,605  

Boyd Group Services Inc.(b)

    20,594       2,589,227  

Brookfield Asset Management Inc., Class A

    1,498,984       74,378,543  

Brookfield Asset Management Reinsurance Partners Ltd., Class A(b)

    24,093       1,200,934  

Brookfield Infrastructure Corp., Class A

    102,052       4,672,452  

Brookfield Renewable Corp., Class A

    129,563       5,068,999  

BRP Inc.

    46,196       3,513,717  

CAE Inc.(a)

    318,687       8,431,624  

Cameco Corp.

    435,055       11,204,650  

Canada Goose Holdings Inc.(a)(b)

    67,203       1,317,243  

Canadian Apartment Properties REIT

    84,113       3,186,382  

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

    925,042       46,795,690  

Canadian National Railway Co.

    621,332       78,715,154  

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.

    1,266,705       69,945,500  

Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.

    993,262       78,317,648  

Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd., Class A, NVS

    61,204       7,862,770  

Canadian Utilities Ltd., Class A, NVS

    90,709       2,936,151  

Canadian Western Bank

    102,610       2,072,954  

Canfor Corp.(a)

    118,523       2,522,160  

Canopy Growth Corp.(a)(b)

    277,612       734,922  

Capital Power Corp.

    109,336       4,212,751  

Cardinal Energy Ltd.

    143,633       1,043,135  

Cascades Inc.

    81,816       626,135  

CCL Industries Inc., Class B, NVS

    178,113       8,947,725  

Celestica Inc.(a)

    202,737       2,135,740  

Cenovus Energy Inc.

    1,466,434       27,941,892  

Centerra Gold Inc.(b)

    326,172       2,030,058  

CGI Inc.(a)

    237,137       20,333,171  

Choice Properties REIT

    322,134       3,589,748  

CI Financial Corp.

    221,579       2,553,985  
Security   Shares     Value  
Canada (continued)            

Cineplex Inc.(a)(b)

    144,331     $ 1,264,608  

Cogeco Communications Inc.(b)

    29,963       1,939,505  

Colliers International Group Inc.(b)

    38,897       4,857,607  

Constellation Software Inc.

    21,960       37,356,437  

Converge Technology Solutions Corp.(a)

    298,363       1,383,996  

Corus Entertainment Inc., Class B, NVS

    256,820       754,085  

Crescent Point Energy Corp.(b)

    657,179       5,198,722  

Cronos Group Inc.(a)

    346,886       1,102,515  

Denison Mines Corp.(a)(b)

    1,043,904       1,247,256  

Descartes Systems Group Inc. (The)(a)

    100,187       6,920,887  

Dollarama Inc.

    322,484       19,544,714  

DREAM Unlimited Corp., Class A(b)

    78,839       2,031,695  

Dye & Durham Ltd.(b)

    90,905       1,338,853  

ECN Capital Corp.

    444,918       2,077,709  

Eldorado Gold Corp.(a)

    161,013       989,553  

Element Fleet Management Corp.

    476,696       5,472,204  

Emera Inc.

    239,236       11,342,015  

Empire Co. Ltd., Class A, NVS

    191,946       5,824,858  

Enbridge Inc.

    2,109,395       94,733,752  

Enerflex Ltd.

    135,972       626,477  

Energy Fuels Inc./Canada(a)(b)

    216,554       1,452,656  

Enerplus Corp.

    257,780       3,597,305  

Enghouse Systems Ltd.

    59,618       1,527,055  

EQB Inc.(b)

    34,676       1,505,321  

Equinox Gold Corp.(a)

    354,392       1,583,009  

ERO Copper Corp.(a)(b)

    95,806       947,922  

Extendicare Inc.

    251,500       1,480,856  

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd.

    25,154       13,549,826  

Filo Mining Corp.(a)

    86,271       1,218,055  

Finning International Inc.

    182,422       3,988,767  

First Capital Real Estate Investment Trust

    200,441       2,441,825  

First Majestic Silver Corp.

    231,101       1,770,412  

First Quantum Minerals Ltd.

    641,257       11,717,944  

FirstService Corp.

    48,160       6,442,770  

Fortis Inc.

    457,412       21,607,006  

Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.(a)

    331,582       950,299  

Franco-Nevada Corp.

    206,945       26,498,592  

Freehold Royalties Ltd.

    221,658       2,513,353  

George Weston Ltd.

    83,927       10,017,104  

GFL Environmental Inc.

    199,022       5,508,055  

Gibson Energy Inc.

    158,865       3,265,259  

Gildan Activewear Inc.

    221,257       6,484,538  

Granite REIT

    48,151       3,037,474  

Great-West Lifeco Inc.

    295,378       7,178,293  

H&R Real Estate Investment Trust

    250,877       2,642,873  

Headwater Exploration Inc.(a)

    214,455       1,039,995  

Home Capital Group Inc.

    80,743       1,648,215  

Hudbay Minerals Inc.

    338,399       1,302,805  

Hut 8 Mining Corp.(a)(b)

    166,631       355,240  

Hydro One Ltd.(c)

    351,560       9,814,744  

iA Financial Corp. Inc.

    119,986       6,602,018  

IAMGOLD Corp.(a)

    596,214       982,399  

IGM Financial Inc.

    38,148       1,107,604  

Imperial Oil Ltd.

    247,560           11,864,244  

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc.

    148,201       2,226,690  

Intact Financial Corp.

    188,528       28,060,940  

Interfor Corp.(a)

    101,764       2,512,809  

InterRent REIT

    186,248       1,948,946  

Ivanhoe Mines Ltd., Class A(a)

    745,602       4,634,721  

Jamieson Wellness Inc.(c)

    75,820       2,202,572  
 

 

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Canada (continued)            

Keyera Corp.

    282,356     $ 7,318,258  

Killam Apartment REIT

    199,303       2,799,938  

Kinaxis Inc.(a)

    32,846       3,926,489  

Kinross Gold Corp.

    1,288,001       4,415,544  

Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corp.(b)

    78,420       1,733,073  

Largo Inc.(a)(b)

    64,538       491,387  

Laurentian Bank of Canada

    43,689       1,425,765  

LifeWorks Inc.

    106,060       2,615,575  

Lightspeed Commerce Inc.(a)

    132,881       2,851,564  

Linamar Corp.(b)

    56,517       2,576,598  

Lithium Americas Corp.(a)(b)

    116,936       2,970,542  

Loblaw Companies Ltd.

    169,770       15,454,366  

Lundin Mining Corp.

    710,597       4,006,490  

MAG Silver Corp.(a)

    112,240       1,564,550  

Magna International Inc.

    303,029       19,350,030  

Manulife Financial Corp.

    1,941,030       35,529,845  

Maple Leaf Foods Inc.

    104,075       2,208,206  

Martinrea International Inc.(b)

    164,184       1,197,516  

MEG Energy Corp.(a)

    396,944       5,464,935  

Methanex Corp.(b)

    74,325       2,765,095  

Metro Inc.

    273,465       15,143,027  

MTY Food Group Inc.

    36,128       1,629,294  

Mullen Group Ltd.

    107,538       1,226,078  

National Bank of Canada

    374,397       26,269,627  

New Gold Inc.(a)

    637,201       522,479  

NexGen Energy Ltd.(a)(b)

    426,126       1,856,845  

NFI Group Inc.(b)

    84,542       910,417  

North West Co. Inc. (The)

    82,385       2,218,293  

Northland Power Inc.

    232,289       7,615,081  

Novagold Resources Inc.(a)

    310,373       1,512,419  

Nutrien Ltd.

    590,405       50,540,936  

Nuvei Corp.(a)(c)

    74,129       2,591,085  

OceanaGold Corp.(a)

    716,611       1,303,896  

Onex Corp.

    75,451       4,032,538  

Open Text Corp.

    296,740       12,137,942  

Organigram Holdings Inc.(a)(b)

    614,368       662,081  

Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd.

    230,349       2,412,229  

Osisko Mining Inc.(a)

    367,620       815,307  

Pan American Silver Corp.

    230,716       4,695,216  

Paramount Resources Ltd., Class A

    96,186       2,389,346  

Parex Resources Inc.(b)

    169,538       3,156,289  

Parkland Corp.

    174,442       4,894,538  

Pason Systems Inc.

    157,914       1,896,620  

Pembina Pipeline Corp.

    588,745       22,477,641  

Peyto Exploration & Development Corp.

    202,172       2,273,458  

Poseidon Concepts Corp.(a)(d)

    293        

Power Corp. of Canada

    615,998       16,740,253  

PrairieSky Royalty Ltd.(b)

    266,137       3,905,130  

Precision Drilling Corp.(a)

    10,784       735,018  

Premium Brands Holdings Corp.(b)

    38,454       3,089,713  

Primo Water Corp.(b)

    163,992       2,164,277  

Prinmaris REIT

    101,135       1,046,456  

Quebecor Inc., Class B

    131,558       2,922,826  

Real Matters Inc.(a)(b)

    121,043       555,802  

Restaurant Brands International Inc.

    270,301       14,490,776  

Richelieu Hardware Ltd.

    83,619       2,530,347  

RioCan REIT

    177,803       2,853,346  

Ritchie Bros Auctioneers Inc.

    126,900       9,146,749  

Rogers Communications Inc., Class B, NVS

    401,125       18,440,693  

Royal Bank of Canada

    1,491,831           145,460,949  
Security   Shares     Value  
Canada (continued)            

Russel Metals Inc.

    120,340     $ 2,586,199  

Sandstorm Gold Ltd.

    268,639       1,598,555  

Saputo Inc.

    256,472       6,334,942  

Seabridge Gold Inc.(a)

    131,593       1,805,544  

Secure Energy Services Inc.(b)

    222,422       1,115,106  

Shaw Communications Inc., Class B, NVS

    495,246       13,396,838  

Shopify Inc., Class A(a)

    1,213,117       42,260,864  

Sierra Wireless Inc.(a)

    49,306       1,228,270  

Silvercorp Metals Inc.

    245,265       651,205  

SilverCrest Metals Inc.(a)(b)

    300,898       2,053,687  

Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc.(c)

    67,946       1,519,639  

SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trust

    122,982       2,806,243  

SNC-Lavalin Group Inc.(b)

    183,657       3,433,485  

Spartan Delta Corp.(a)

    137,788       1,432,165  

Spin Master Corp.(a)(c)

    43,232       1,611,388  

SSR Mining Inc.

    248,811       4,101,675  

Stantec Inc.

    130,275       6,428,548  

Stella-Jones Inc.

    58,176       1,726,813  

Summit Industrial Income REIT

    124,145       1,806,116  

Sun Life Financial Inc.

    616,949       28,646,900  

Suncor Energy Inc.

    1,544,083       52,403,926  

Superior Plus Corp.

    287,727       2,599,665  

Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd.

    434,616       1,510,321  

TC Energy Corp.

    1,024,171       54,601,659  

Teck Resources Ltd., Class B

    503,611       14,806,883  

TELUS Corp.

    473,312       10,896,285  

TFI International Inc.

    94,382       9,426,776  

Thomson Reuters Corp.

    180,096       20,222,564  

TMX Group Ltd.

    65,203       6,690,111  

Torex Gold Resources Inc.(a)

    115,484       879,285  

Toromont Industries Ltd.

    99,322       8,365,060  

Toronto-Dominion Bank (The)

    1,925,895       125,099,329  

Tourmaline Oil Corp.

    338,201       21,189,228  

TransAlta Corp.

    339,303       3,884,411  

TransAlta Renewables Inc.

    167,561       2,339,612  

Transcontinental Inc., Class A

    159,118       2,017,943  

Tricon Residential Inc.

    313,620       3,409,153  

Trisura Group Ltd.(a)

    38,607       1,077,215  

Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd.(a)

    100,090       2,617,636  

Uni-Select Inc.(a)

    38,392       1,108,992  

Vermilion Energy Inc.

    199,877       5,168,035  

Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd.(a)

    227,928       1,833,320  

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.

    80,180       7,506,759  

Westshore Terminals Investment Corp.

    110,746       2,934,373  

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.

    478,941       16,434,085  

Whitecap Resources Inc.

    696,593       5,325,560  

Winpak Ltd.(b)

    39,552       1,432,835  

WSP Global Inc.

    132,274       15,959,028  

Yamana Gold Inc.

    937,337       4,479,718  
   

 

 

 
          2,271,837,099  
Chile — 0.1%            

Aguas Andinas SA, Class A

    3,720,023       750,321  

Banco de Chile

    38,241,576       3,628,515  

Banco de Credito e Inversiones SA

    63,686       1,921,535  

Banco Santander Chile

    61,766,161       2,446,381  

CAP SA

    122,273       1,118,979  

Cencosud SA

    1,388,094       1,896,286  

Cia. Cervecerias Unidas SA

    215,929       1,246,067  

Cia. Sud Americana de Vapores SA

    17,553,745       1,899,334  

Colbun SA

    10,714,037       910,057  
 

 

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Chile (continued)            

Empresa Nacional de Telecomunicaciones SA

    237,394     $ 785,052  

Empresas CMPC SA

    969,407       1,647,056  

Empresas COPEC SA

    390,967       3,202,016  

Enel Americas SA

    29,531,303       2,988,852  

Enel Chile SA

    35,261,223       1,009,588  

Engie Energia Chile SA

    892,317       404,023  

Falabella SA

    722,556       1,611,739  

Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas SA

    918,936       402,819  

Itau CorpBanca Chile SA

    285,109,024       616,033  

Parque Arauco SA

    878,153       741,621  

Vina Concha y Toro SA

    792,027       1,065,382  
   

 

 

 
      30,291,656  
China — 8.0%            

360 DigiTech Inc.

    115,541       1,677,655  

37 Interactive Entertainment Network Technology Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    450,800       1,307,711  

3SBio Inc.(c)

    2,096,500       1,395,485  

AAC Technologies Holdings Inc.

    640,500       1,241,820  

AECC Aviation Power Co. Ltd., Class A

    252,600       1,864,572  

Agile Group Holdings Ltd.(a)(b)

    1,466,250       480,458  

Agora Inc., ADR(a)(b)

    103,050       505,976  

Agricultural Bank of China Ltd., Class A

    6,284,200       2,654,354  

Agricultural Bank of China Ltd., Class H

    27,546,000       9,085,278  

Aier Eye Hospital Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    585,036       2,638,577  

Air China Ltd., Class H(a)

    1,988,000       1,560,351  

AK Medical Holdings Ltd.(c)

    1,234,000       961,062  

Akeso Inc.(a)(b)(c)

    730,000       1,953,237  

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.(a)

    16,044,672           180,397,763  

Alibaba Health Information Technology Ltd.(a)

    5,062,000       3,039,721  

A-Living Smart City Services Co. Ltd., Class A(b)(c)

    586,250       715,086  

Aluminum Corp. of China Ltd., Class H

    4,782,000       1,751,416  

Anhui Conch Cement Co. Ltd., Class A

    498,687       2,402,491  

Anhui Conch Cement Co. Ltd., Class H

    1,192,000       4,716,361  

Anhui Gujing Distillery Co. Ltd., Class A

    46,300       1,465,428  

ANTA Sports Products Ltd.(b)

    1,236,600       13,616,022  

Anxin-China Holdings Ltd.(d)

    1,004,000       1  

Asia Cement China Holdings Corp.

    668,000       330,371  

Autohome Inc., ADR

    72,421       2,584,706  

AviChina Industry & Technology Co. Ltd., Class H

    3,293,000       1,756,967  

Baidu Inc.(a)

    461,808       7,982,073  

Baidu Inc., ADR(a)

    230,906       31,534,832  

Bank of Beijing Co. Ltd., Class A

    5,777,493       3,571,256  

Bank of China Ltd., Class A

    4,189,700       1,899,962  

Bank of China Ltd., Class H

    82,707,000       29,409,382  

Bank of Communications Co. Ltd., Class A

    4,490,363       3,074,936  

Bank of Communications Co. Ltd., Class H

    8,245,000       4,907,532  

Bank of Ningbo Co. Ltd., Class A

    844,271       3,909,199  

Bank of Shanghai Co. Ltd., Class A

    3,888,051       3,435,440  

Baoshan Iron & Steel Co. Ltd., Class A

    2,551,476       2,147,771  

Baozun Inc., ADR(a)(b)

    98,070       853,209  

BeiGene Ltd., ADR(a)(b)

    51,844       8,713,940  

Beijing Capital International Airport Co. Ltd., Class H(a)

    2,410,000       1,416,728  

Beijing Enterprises Holdings Ltd.

    620,000       1,987,088  

Beijing Enterprises Water Group Ltd.

    7,510,000       2,276,887  

Beijing Sinnet Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    755,800       1,076,062  

Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway Co. Ltd., Class A

    6,840,400       4,711,378  

Bilibili Inc., ADR(a)

    89,461       2,186,427  

Bilibili Inc., Class Z(a)

    86,423       2,112,455  
Security   Shares     Value  
China (continued)            

BOE Technology Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    4,964,000     $ 2,862,612  

Bosideng International Holdings Ltd.

    4,026,000       2,349,770  

BYD Co. Ltd., Class A

    140,700       6,710,731  

BYD Co. Ltd., Class H

    877,500           32,104,190  

BYD Electronic International Co. Ltd.

    740,500       1,902,490  

CanSino Biologics Inc., Class H(c)

    109,800       919,055  

CGN New Energy Holdings Co. Ltd.

    2,778,000       1,113,511  

CGN Power Co. Ltd., Class H(c)

    10,285,000       2,371,551  

Changchun High & New Technology Industry Group Inc., Class A

    51,400       1,479,109  

China Aoyuan Group Ltd.(a)(b)(d)

    1,687,000       176,972  

China BlueChemical Ltd., Class H

    4,830,000       1,306,776  

China Cinda Asset Management Co. Ltd., Class H

    10,230,000       1,409,196  

China CITIC Bank Corp. Ltd., Class H

    7,400,000       3,093,053  

China Coal Energy Co. Ltd., Class H

    1,045,000       812,934  

China Communications Services Corp. Ltd., Class H

    2,322,000       944,047  

China Conch Environment Protection Holdings Ltd.(a)

    2,336,000       1,849,712  

China Conch Venture Holdings Ltd.

    1,743,500       3,380,100  

China Construction Bank Corp., Class H

    102,420,000       65,406,454  

China Datang Corp. Renewable Power Co. Ltd., Class H

    2,205,000       598,471  

China East Education Holdings Ltd.(c)

    762,500       309,591  

China Eastern Airlines Corp. Ltd., Class A(a)

    4,358,093       3,166,893  

China Education Group Holdings Ltd.

    1,390,000       1,178,029  

China Everbright Bank Co. Ltd., Class A

    4,724,800       2,031,498  

China Everbright Bank Co. Ltd., Class H

    3,268,000       991,133  

China Everbright Environment Group Ltd.

    3,706,629       1,972,822  

China Everbright Ltd.

    1,114,000       846,469  

China Evergrande Group(b)(d)

    2,911,000       423,858  

China Feihe Ltd.(c)

    3,420,000       3,003,014  

China Galaxy Securities Co. Ltd., Class H

    3,629,000       1,794,641  

China Gas Holdings Ltd.

    3,307,200       5,083,646  

China Hongqiao Group Ltd.

    2,631,500       2,742,219  

China International Capital Corp. Ltd.,
Class H(c)

    1,390,800       2,557,300  

China Jinmao Holdings Group Ltd.(a)

    4,592,000       1,065,649  

China Lesso Group Holdings Ltd.

    1,399,000       1,714,560  

China Life Insurance Co. Ltd., Class A

    306,300       1,266,165  

China Life Insurance Co. Ltd., Class H

    7,304,000       10,878,722  

China Literature Ltd.(a)(c)

    385,200       1,518,104  

China Longyuan Power Group Corp. Ltd., Class H

    3,531,000       5,672,762  

China Medical System Holdings Ltd.

    1,332,000       2,117,489  

China Meidong Auto Holdings Ltd.

    670,000       1,628,264  

China Mengniu Dairy Co. Ltd.

    3,340,000       15,517,616  

China Merchants Bank Co. Ltd., Class A

    1,564,231       8,137,259  

China Merchants Bank Co. Ltd., Class H

    4,034,177       21,797,860  

China Merchants Port Holdings Co. Ltd.

    1,282,000       2,067,671  

China Merchants Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    1,045,572       2,155,447  

China Merchants Shekou Industrial Zone Holdings Co. Ltd., Class A

    1,545,782       3,138,747  

China Metal Recycling Holdings Ltd.(d)

    3,000        

China Minsheng Banking Corp. Ltd., Class A

    3,814,399       2,057,675  

China Minsheng Banking Corp. Ltd., Class H

    4,458,500       1,454,119  

China National Building Material Co. Ltd., Class H

    4,004,000       4,018,911  

China Nonferrous Mining Corp Ltd.

    1,911,000       779,237  

China Northern Rare Earth Group High-Tech Co. Ltd., Class A

    366,400       1,706,601  

China Oilfield Services Ltd., Class H

    2,112,000       1,945,524  

China Oriental Group Co. Ltd.

    1,786,000       359,805  
 

 

 

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July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
China (continued)            

China Overseas Grand Oceans Group Ltd.

    2,132,000     $ 1,027,341  

China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd.

    4,005,000       11,067,493  

China Overseas Property Holdings Ltd.

    2,010,000       2,100,732  

China Pacific Insurance Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    633,488       1,898,057  

China Pacific Insurance Group Co. Ltd., Class H

    2,505,000       5,350,740  

China Petroleum & Chemical Corp., Class A

    5,160,448       3,149,762  

China Petroleum & Chemical Corp., Class H

    24,882,200       11,730,867  

China Power International Development Ltd.

    6,840,000       3,874,711  

China Railway Group Ltd., Class A

    3,452,886       2,957,508  

China Railway Group Ltd., Class H

    3,186,000       1,896,609  

China Renewable Energy Investment Ltd.(d)

    4,386        

China Resources Beer Holdings Co. Ltd.

    1,680,000           11,588,155  

China Resources Cement Holdings Ltd.

    1,860,000       1,144,085  

China Resources Gas Group Ltd.

    1,005,400       4,219,092  

China Resources Land Ltd.

    3,356,666       14,018,374  

China Resources Medical Holdings Co. Ltd.

    2,359,500       1,436,177  

China Resources Mixc Lifestyle Services
Ltd.(c)

    679,600       2,879,319  

China Resources Power Holdings Co. Ltd.

    2,044,000       3,848,324  

China Ruyi Holdings Ltd.(a)(b)

    7,075,600       2,048,008  

China SCE Group Holdings Ltd.

    2,738,000       240,321  

China Shenhua Energy Co. Ltd., Class A

    408,800       1,701,955  

China Shenhua Energy Co. Ltd., Class H

    3,735,000       10,556,377  

China Shineway Pharmaceutical Group Ltd.

    1,084,000       863,205  

China Southern Airlines Co. Ltd., Class H(a)

    2,848,000       1,542,397  

China State Construction Engineering Corp. Ltd., Class A

    4,741,780       3,540,230  

China State Construction International Holdings Ltd.

    2,024,000       2,098,712  

China Suntien Green Energy Corp. Ltd., Class H

    3,000,000       1,471,497  

China Taiping Insurance Holdings Co. Ltd.

    1,378,568       1,453,667  

China Three Gorges Renewables Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    1,805,300       1,681,053  

China Tourism Group Duty Free Corp. Ltd., Class A

    144,992       4,519,301  

China Tower Corp. Ltd., Class H(c)

    46,644,000       6,000,872  

China Traditional Chinese Medicine Holdings Co. Ltd.

    4,206,000       1,785,526  

China Travel International Investment Hong Kong Ltd.(a)(b)

    4,846,000       914,172  

China Vanke Co. Ltd., Class A

    988,192       2,517,336  

China Vanke Co. Ltd., Class H

    1,468,300       2,792,819  

China Water Affairs Group Ltd.(b)

    1,792,000       1,608,529  

China Yangtze Power Co. Ltd., Class A

    1,638,638       5,802,113  

China Youzan Ltd.(a)(b)

    21,176,000       399,646  

China Yuhua Education Corp. Ltd.(c)

    2,044,000       301,368  

Chinasoft International Ltd.

    2,828,000       2,421,085  

Chindata Group Holdings Ltd., ADR(a)

    176,124       1,257,525  

Chongqing Zhifei Biological Products Co. Ltd., Class A

    164,600       2,427,157  

CIFI Ever Sunshine Services Group Ltd.(b)

    1,398,000       1,007,989  

CIFI Holdings Group Co. Ltd.(b)

    3,062,384       831,719  

CITIC Ltd.

    5,305,000       5,737,798  

CITIC Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    1,223,503       3,560,496  

CITIC Securities Co. Ltd., Class H

    2,509,925       5,160,869  

CMOC Group Ltd., Class H(b)

    4,446,000       2,182,709  

COFCO Joycome Foods Ltd.

    3,950,000       1,713,739  

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd., Class A(a)

    171,999       13,041,366  

COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co. Ltd., Class A

    1,718,370       3,497,979  

COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co. Ltd.,
Class H

    2,657,800       3,987,449  

COSCO SHIPPING Ports Ltd.

    2,922,000       2,181,335  

Country Garden Holdings Co. Ltd.(b)

    7,428,866       2,872,886  
Security   Shares     Value  
China (continued)            

Country Garden Services Holdings Co. Ltd.

    2,104,000     $ 4,692,013  

CRRC Corp. Ltd., Class A

    2,376,500       1,815,303  

CSC Financial Co. Ltd., Class A

    538,200       2,078,316  

CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Ltd.

    9,593,440       10,504,379  

CStone Pharmaceuticals(a)(c)

    1,789,000       946,250  

Dali Foods Group Co. Ltd.(c)

    2,725,000       1,297,467  

Daqo New Energy Corp., ADR(a)

    58,437       3,780,874  

Differ Group Holding Co. Ltd.(b)

    3,782,000       914,993  

Digital China Holdings Ltd.

    1,665,000       742,964  

Dongfeng Motor Group Co. Ltd., Class H

    2,284,000       1,578,232  

Dongyue Group Ltd.

    1,647,000       1,791,338  

DouYu International Holdings Ltd., ADR(a)

    289,629       330,177  

East Money Information Co. Ltd., Class A

    996,580       3,293,902  

ENN Energy Holdings Ltd.

    833,200           13,591,650  

Eve Energy Co. Ltd., Class A

    199,243       2,793,443  

Far East Horizon Ltd.

    2,176,000       1,793,541  

FIH Mobile Ltd. (a)

    9,169,000       1,227,401  

Flat Glass Group Co. Ltd., Class H(a)

    552,000       2,000,809  

Focus Media Information Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    2,120,400       1,859,211  

Foshan Haitian Flavouring & Food Co. Ltd., Class A

    305,002       3,739,859  

Fosun International Ltd.

    2,653,500       2,090,596  

Foxconn Industrial Internet Co. Ltd., Class A

    2,069,100       3,083,557  

Fu Shou Yuan International Group Ltd.

    2,112,000       1,438,779  

Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd.,
Class H(c)

    728,000       3,531,505  

Ganfeng Lithium Co. Ltd., Class A

    176,680       2,338,379  

Ganfeng Lithium Co. Ltd., Class H(c)

    374,640       3,387,594  

GDS Holdings Ltd., ADR(a)(b)

    101,161       2,800,136  

Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd.(b)

    6,211,000       12,315,753  

Genertec Universal Medical Group Co. Ltd.(c)

    2,554,500       1,607,011  

Genscript Biotech Corp.(a)

    1,278,000       4,627,179  

GF Securities Co. Ltd., Class H

    1,406,000       1,861,240  

Gigadevice Semiconductor Beijing Inc., Class A

    97,280       1,711,343  

Glory Sun Financial Group Ltd.(a)(b)

    58,764,000       247,665  

GoerTek Inc., Class A

    416,900       1,967,215  

GOME Retail Holdings Ltd.(a)(b)

    14,972,000       546,552  

Great Wall Motor Co. Ltd., Class H

    3,553,000       5,632,623  

Greentown China Holdings Ltd.

    1,272,500       2,515,300  

Greentown Service Group Co. Ltd.

    1,724,000       1,543,077  

Guangdong Haid Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    243,000       2,366,076  

Guangdong Investment Ltd.

    2,520,000       2,454,796  

Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. Ltd.,
Class H

    2,589,600       2,430,733  

Guangzhou R&F Properties Co. Ltd.,
Class H(a)(b)

    1,394,400       329,301  

Guotai Junan Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    1,715,894       3,680,400  

H World Group Ltd., ADR

    199,473       7,649,790  

Haichang Ocean Park Holdings Ltd.(a)(b)(c)

    1,883,000       1,921,323  

Haidilao International Holding Ltd.(a)(b)(c)

    1,094,000       2,185,790  

Haier Smart Home Co. Ltd., Class A

    596,600       2,193,657  

Haier Smart Home Co. Ltd., Class H

    2,534,600       8,112,008  

Haitian International Holdings Ltd.

    645,000       1,543,563  

Haitong Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    1,220,029       1,691,009  

Haitong Securities Co. Ltd., Class H

    2,856,800       1,913,344  

Hangzhou Tigermed Consulting Co. Ltd., Class A

    83,900       1,269,735  

Hangzhou Tigermed Consulting Co. Ltd., Class H(c)

    94,400       980,492  

Hansoh Pharmaceutical Group Co. Ltd.(c)

    1,116,000       2,175,187  

Harbin Electric Co. Ltd., Class H(a)

    1,504,000       435,158  

Henan Shuanghui Investment & Development Co. Ltd., Class A

    487,451       1,938,912  

Hengan International Group Co. Ltd.

    481,000       2,328,143  

Hengli Petrochemical Co. Ltd., Class A

    701,200       2,099,530  
 

 

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
China (continued)            

Hithink RoyalFlush Information Network Co. Ltd., Class A

    98,000     $ 1,252,059  

Hope Education Group Co. Ltd.(c)

    7,982,000       671,672  

Hopson Development Holdings Ltd.(b)

    867,723       1,146,867  

Hua Hong Semiconductor Ltd.(a)(c)

    511,000       1,530,545  

Huabao International Holdings Ltd.(b)

    949,000       511,771  

Hualan Biological Engineering Inc., Class A

    302,700       898,728  

Huaneng Power International Inc., Class H(a)

    5,572,000       2,664,037  

Huatai Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    857,400       1,687,640  

Huatai Securities Co. Ltd., Class H(c)

    1,617,400       2,133,530  

Huaxia Bank Co. Ltd., Class A

    4,652,731       3,530,994  

Hundsun Technologies Inc., Class A

    329,422       2,075,055  

Hutchmed China Ltd., ADR(a)(b)

    116,973       1,528,837  

HUYA Inc., ADR(a)

    144,830       477,939  

Hygeia Healthcare Holdings Co. Ltd.(b)(c)

    515,600       2,964,969  

Iflytek Co. Ltd., Class A

    402,600       2,511,706  

I-Mab, ADR(a)(b)

    62,688       656,970  

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd., Class A

    5,104,841       3,313,407  

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd., Class H

    60,588,000       32,032,126  

Industrial Bank Co. Ltd., Class A

    1,481,998       3,906,769  

Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    555,800       2,950,669  

Inner Mongolia Yitai Coal Co. Ltd., Class B

    2,643,484       4,168,169  

Innovent Biologics Inc.(a)(c)

    1,240,000       5,183,263  

Inspur Electronic Information Industry Co. Ltd., Class A

    665,600       2,397,646  

iQIYI Inc., ADR(a)(b)

    320,264       1,223,408  

JA Solar Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    256,340       2,954,439  

Jafron Biomedical Co. Ltd., Class A

    173,600       1,139,730  

JD Health International Inc.(a)(c)

    1,142,250       8,663,998  

JD.com Inc., Class A

    2,162,390       64,509,597  

Jiangsu Expressway Co. Ltd., Class H

    1,234,000       1,076,866  

Jiangsu Hengli Hydraulic Co. Ltd., Class A

    191,996       1,483,382  

Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine Co. Ltd., Class A

    495,159       2,591,825  

Jiangsu Yanghe Brewery Joint-Stock Co. Ltd., Class A

    145,500       3,564,149  

Jiangxi Copper Co. Ltd., Class H

    1,142,000       1,398,952  

Jiayuan International Group Ltd.(a)(b)

    3,538,000       121,639  

JinkoSolar Holding Co. Ltd., ADR(a)

    40,423       2,680,853  

Jinxin Fertility Group Ltd.(c)

    2,334,500       1,813,895  

Jiumaojiu International Holdings Ltd.(b)(c)

    887,000       1,930,006  

Joy Spreader Group Inc.(a)

    3,011,000       966,136  

JOYY Inc., ADR

    60,831       1,574,915  

Kaisa Group Holdings Ltd.(d)

    4,040,000       301,697  

Kanzhun Ltd., ADR(a)

    96,506       2,268,856  

KE Holdings Inc., ADR(a)(b)

    358,550       5,059,141  

Kingboard Holdings Ltd.

    626,000       1,831,492  

Kingdee International Software Group Co.
Ltd.(a)(b)

    2,694,000       5,816,674  

Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Ltd., ADR(a)

    112,045       367,508  

Kingsoft Corp. Ltd.

    1,025,000       3,422,433  

Kintor Pharmaceutical Ltd. (a)(b)(c)

    484,500       931,156  

Kuaishou Technology(a)(c)

    1,860,100       18,702,269  

Kunlun Energy Co. Ltd.

    3,754,000       2,763,571  

Kweichow Moutai Co. Ltd., Class A

    80,630       22,669,817  

KWG Group Holdings Ltd.(a)

    1,594,500       323,044  

KWG Living Group Holdings Ltd.

    3,240,250       660,923  

Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Ltd.(b)

    1,583,000       602,656  

Legend Biotech Corp., ADR(a)

    64,026       3,024,588  
Security   Shares     Value  
China (continued)            

Lenovo Group Ltd.(b)

    7,066,000     $ 6,852,570  

Lepu Medical Technology Beijing Co. Ltd., Class A

    567,000       1,506,277  

LexinFintech Holdings Ltd., ADR(a)(b)

    206,522       388,261  

Li Auto Inc., ADR(a)(b)

    608,634       19,987,541  

Li Ning Co. Ltd.

    2,540,500       20,607,599  

Lifetech Scientific Corp. (a)

    5,696,000       1,934,613  

Lingyi iTech Guangdong Co., Class A(a)

    1,759,400       1,341,938  

Logan Group Co. Ltd.(b)(d)

    1,424,000       272,105  

Longfor Group Holdings Ltd.(c)

    1,849,000       6,178,187  

LONGi Green Energy Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    600,060       5,486,364  

Lonking Holdings Ltd.

    3,030,000       601,023  

Lufax Holding Ltd., ADR

    836,973       3,833,336  

Luxshare Precision Industry Co. Ltd., Class A

    529,431       2,664,699  

Luye Pharma Group Ltd. (a)(c)

    2,556,000       766,697  

Luzhou Laojiao Co. Ltd., Class A

    116,900       3,851,286  

Mango Excellent Media Co. Ltd., Class A

    241,897       1,126,380  

Maoyan Entertainment(a)(b)(c)

    1,619,000       1,469,499  

Meitu Inc.(a)(b)(c)

    4,452,000       472,463  

Meituan, Class B(a)(c)

    4,368,300           97,995,598  

MH Development Ltd.(d)

    264,000       10,947  

Microport Scientific Corp.(a)

    871,100       2,053,911  

Ming Yuan Cloud Group Holdings Ltd.

    1,126,000       1,033,753  

Minth Group Ltd.

    760,000       2,031,661  

MMG Ltd.(a)

    4,678,000       1,383,762  

Muyuan Foods Co. Ltd., Class A

    425,910       3,770,026  

NARI Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    704,278       3,049,552  

NAURA Technology Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    59,300       2,235,733  

NetDragon Websoft Holdings Ltd.

    629,000       1,256,667  

NetEase Inc.

    2,185,025       40,874,737  

New China Life Insurance Co. Ltd., Class A

    634,301       2,729,114  

New China Life Insurance Co. Ltd., Class H

    630,600       1,502,737  

New Hope Liuhe Co. Ltd., Class A(a)

    847,200       1,999,473  

New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc.(a)

    1,390,150       3,810,884  

Nexteer Automotive Group Ltd.(b)

    1,630,000       1,309,687  

NIO Inc., ADR(a)(b)

    1,418,944       27,995,765  

Noah Holdings Ltd., ADR(a)(b)

    54,472       947,813  

Nongfu Spring Co. Ltd., Class H(c)

    1,850,800       11,092,191  

OneConnect Financial Technology Co. Ltd., ADR(a)(b)

    241,802       345,777  

People’s Insurance Co. Group of China Ltd. (The), Class H

    5,996,000       1,795,242  

PetroChina Co. Ltd., Class A

    1,470,200       1,137,226  

PetroChina Co. Ltd., Class H

    20,282,000       9,470,872  

Pharmaron Beijing Co. Ltd., Class H(c)

    296,700       2,413,821  

PICC Property & Casualty Co. Ltd., Class H

    6,762,520       6,941,670  

Pinduoduo Inc., ADR(a)

    467,336       22,904,137  

Ping An Bank Co. Ltd., Class A

    1,591,600       2,994,608  

Ping An Healthcare and Technology Co.
Ltd.(a)(b)(c)

    536,200       1,400,444  

Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China Ltd., Class A

    959,063       5,990,600  

Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China Ltd., Class H

    6,753,000       39,687,641  

Poly Developments and Holdings Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    1,497,736       3,696,703  

Poly Property Group Co. Ltd.

    3,035,000       650,496  

Pop Mart International Group Ltd.(b)(c)

    566,800       1,295,979  

Postal Savings Bank of China Co. Ltd., Class A

    1,678,800       1,167,622  

Postal Savings Bank of China Co. Ltd.,
Class H(c)

    9,815,000       6,493,842  

Pou Sheng International Holdings Ltd.

    2,906,000       318,259  

Q Technology Group Co. Ltd.(a)

    1,219,000       699,676  

Redco Properties Group Ltd.(a)(b)(c)

    2,164,000       534,804  

RLX Technology Inc., ADR(a)(b)

    575,544       932,381  
 

 

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
China (continued)            

Rongsheng Petrochemical Co. Ltd., Class A

    1,006,600     $ 2,134,418  

Ronshine China Holdings Ltd.(a)

    861,000       112,839  

SAIC Motor Corp. Ltd., Class A

    996,152       2,394,295  

Sangfor Technologies Inc., Class A

    79,300       1,133,879  

Sany Heavy Equipment International Holdings Co. Ltd.

    2,174,000       2,365,743  

Sany Heavy Industry Co. Ltd., Class A

    765,600       1,933,469  

Seazen Group Ltd.(a)

    2,498,000       856,071  

Seazen Holdings Co. Ltd., Class A(a)

    352,900       1,094,419  

SF Holding Co. Ltd., Class A

    461,000       3,407,803  

Shaanxi Coal Industry Co. Ltd., Class A

    609,500       1,725,204  

Shandong Gold Mining Co. Ltd., Class A

    881,128       2,388,136  

Shandong Weigao Group Medical Polymer Co. Ltd., Class H

    2,458,400       3,075,115  

Shanghai Baosight Software Co. Ltd., Class A

    369,434       2,203,544  

Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group Co. Ltd., Class H

    639,500           2,317,512  

Shanghai Industrial Holdings Ltd.

    668,000       944,566  

Shanghai Industrial Urban Development Group Ltd.

    4,902,600       392,966  

Shanghai Lujiazui Finance & Trade Zone Development Co. Ltd., Class B

    1,628,575       1,432,201  

Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co. Ltd., Class H

    1,250,400       1,882,995  

Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co. Ltd., Class A

    2,309,199       2,485,064  

Shanxi Xinghuacun Fen Wine Factory Co. Ltd., Class A

    86,640       3,518,651  

Shengyi Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    499,500       1,177,267  

Shennan Circuits Co. Ltd., Class A

    112,300       1,443,894  

Shenwan Hongyuan Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    5,606,633       3,435,791  

Shenzhen Inovance Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    317,350       3,110,461  

Shenzhen International Holdings Ltd.

    1,156,500       1,065,242  

Shenzhen Investment Ltd.

    10,424,000       1,965,245  

Shenzhen Kangtai Biological Products Co. Ltd., Class A

    145,440       719,593  

Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co. Ltd., Class A

    93,800       4,029,122  

Shenzhou International Group Holdings Ltd.

    853,600       8,978,302  

Shimao Group Holdings Ltd.(b)(d)

    1,218,500       349,256  

Shougang Fushan Resources Group Ltd.

    7,868,000       2,800,890  

Shui On Land Ltd.

    12,143,500       1,609,676  

Sihuan Pharmaceutical Holdings Group Ltd.

    7,120,000       1,017,100  

Sino Biopharmaceutical Ltd.

    11,025,000       6,391,664  

Sinofert Holdings Ltd.

    7,390,000       1,017,383  

Sino-Ocean Group Holding Ltd.

    3,500,500       566,516  

Sinopec Engineering Group Co. Ltd., Class H

    2,518,000       1,081,274  

Sinopec Kantons Holdings Ltd.

    2,400,000       752,905  

Sinopharm Group Co. Ltd., Class H

    1,036,000       2,373,669  

Sinotruk Hong Kong Ltd.

    789,000       932,294  

Skyfame Realty Holdings Ltd.

    23,846,000       216,087  

Skyworth Group Ltd.

    2,820,000       1,323,586  

Smoore International Holdings Ltd.(b)(c)

    1,865,000       4,307,076  

SOHO China Ltd.(a)

    3,452,500       602,535  

SooChow Securities Co. Ltd., Class A

    2,066,764       2,023,771  

SSY Group Ltd.

    2,424,000       1,375,645  

Sunac China Holdings Ltd.(d)

    3,091,000       787,526  

Sunac Services Holdings Ltd.(c)

    1,560,000       669,112  

Sungrow Power Supply Co. Ltd., Class A

    247,100       4,544,206  

Sunny Optical Technology Group Co. Ltd.

    748,900       10,131,567  

TAL Education Group, ADR(a)

    447,604       2,202,212  
Security   Shares     Value  
China (continued)            

TCL Technology Group Corp., Class A

    2,411,600     $ 1,588,334  

TCL Zhonghuan Renewable Energy Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    415,100       3,131,903  

Tencent Holdings Ltd.

    6,577,900           254,228,016  

Tencent Music Entertainment Group, ADR(a)

    646,828       2,723,146  

Tianneng Power International Ltd.(b)

    1,432,000       1,678,586  

Tingyi Cayman Islands Holding Corp.

    1,708,000       2,811,687  

Tong Ren Tang Technologies Co. Ltd.,
Class H

    1,590,000       1,118,855  

Tongcheng Travel Holdings Ltd.(a)

    1,263,600       2,415,512  

Tongdao Liepin Group(a)

    460,200       592,112  

Tongwei Co. Ltd., Class A

    432,200       3,449,143  

Topsports International Holdings Ltd.(c)

    1,670,000       1,392,963  

Towngas Smart Energy Co. Ltd.

    2,091,000       995,918  

TravelSky Technology Ltd., Class H

    1,265,000       2,096,524  

Trina Solar Co. Ltd., Class A

    174,314       2,150,430  

Trip.com Group Ltd., ADR(a)(b)

    550,833       14,200,475  

Tsingtao Brewery Co. Ltd., Class H

    614,000       5,997,606  

Uni-President China Holdings Ltd.

    1,755,000       1,605,407  

Unisplendour Corp. Ltd., Class A

    557,240       1,535,070  

Venus MedTech Hangzhou Inc., Class H(a)(c)

    587,500       1,052,908  

Vipshop Holdings Ltd., ADR(a)

    475,063       4,351,577  

Vnet Group Inc., ADR(a)

    121,075       624,747  

Walvax Biotechnology Co. Ltd., Class A

    206,700       1,331,541  

Wanhua Chemical Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    241,187       2,995,023  

Want Want China Holdings Ltd.

    5,060,000       4,118,029  

Weibo Corp., ADR(a)

    67,502       1,297,388  

Weichai Power Co. Ltd., Class H

    2,213,000       3,163,902  

Weimob Inc.(a)(c)

    2,825,000       1,474,495  

Wens Foodstuffs Group Co. Ltd., Class A(a)

    1,458,257       5,199,130  

West China Cement Ltd.

    4,158,000       487,200  

Wharf Holdings Ltd. (The)

    1,236,000       4,519,922  

Will Semiconductor Co. Ltd. Shanghai, Class A

    113,130       1,767,715  

Wingtech Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    201,600       2,053,724  

Wuliangye Yibin Co. Ltd., Class A

    277,374       7,340,065  

WuXi AppTec Co. Ltd., Class A

    224,761       3,109,481  

WuXi AppTec Co. Ltd., Class H(c)

    313,450       3,797,189  

Wuxi Biologics Cayman Inc., New(a)(c)

    3,809,000       36,460,182  

XD Inc.(a)(b)

    525,000       1,244,791  

Xiaomi Corp., Class B(a)(c)

    16,637,000       26,166,428  

Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    1,109,000       2,457,047  

Xinyi Solar Holdings Ltd.

    5,067,600       8,608,891  

XPeng Inc., ADR(a)(b)

    460,317       11,245,544  

Xtep International Holdings Ltd.

    1,731,000       2,815,080  

Yadea Group Holdings Ltd.(c)

    1,728,000       3,726,662  

Yankuang Energy Group Co. Ltd., Class H

    1,874,000       5,855,895  

Yihai International Holding Ltd.(b)

    586,000       1,716,552  

Yonyou Network Technology Co. Ltd., Class A

    467,000       1,445,959  

Yuexiu Property Co. Ltd.

    2,055,616       2,568,106  

Yuexiu REIT

    2,904,000       1,128,298  

Yuexiu Transport Infrastructure Ltd.

    1,722,000       964,021  

Yum China Holdings Inc.

    456,771       22,249,315  

Yunnan Baiyao Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    240,692       1,968,047  

Yunnan Energy New Material Co. Ltd., Class A

    66,800       2,119,048  

Yuzhou Group Holdings Co. Ltd.(b)

    2,558,394       121,859  

Zai Lab Ltd., ADR(a)(b)

    84,705       3,433,094  

Zhangzhou Pientzehuang Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Class A

    53,500       2,346,577  

Zhaojin Mining Industry Co. Ltd., Class H(a)

    1,687,500       1,611,837  
 

 

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
China (continued)      

Zhejiang Century Huatong Group Co. Ltd., Class A(a)

    2,280,558     $ 1,516,489  

Zhejiang Expressway Co. Ltd., Class H

    2,464,000       1,983,203  

Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co. Ltd., Class A

    171,340       2,141,571  

Zhenro Properties Group Ltd.(a)(b)

    2,029,000       117,824  

ZhongAn Online P&C Insurance Co. Ltd., Class H(a)(b)(c)

    614,300       1,559,841  

Zhongsheng Group Holdings Ltd.

    589,500       3,374,848  

Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric Co. Ltd.

    564,300       2,423,304  

Zijin Mining Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    1,784,500       2,363,880  

Zijin Mining Group Co. Ltd., Class H

    5,486,000       6,428,556  

Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co. Ltd., Class H

    2,374,600       1,234,565  

ZTE Corp., Class A

    232,900       843,896  

ZTE Corp., Class H

    616,240       1,326,112  

ZTO Express Cayman Inc., ADR

    477,346       12,215,284  
   

 

 

 
          2,243,734,302  
Colombia — 0.0%      

Bancolombia SA

    252,087       2,116,308  

Cementos Argos SA

    242,160       220,300  

Corp. Financiera Colombiana SA(a)

    190,585       871,347  

Ecopetrol SA

    5,204,387       2,767,903  

Grupo Argos SA

    374,936       1,058,252  

Interconexion Electrica SA ESP

    527,437       2,534,453  
   

 

 

 
      9,568,563  
Czech Republic — 0.0%      

CEZ AS

    222,973       10,132,604  

Komercni Banka AS

    72,747       1,838,056  
   

 

 

 
      11,970,660  
Denmark — 1.7%      

ALK-Abello A/S(a)

    141,753       2,830,202  

Alm Brand A/S(b)

    1,027,580       1,546,404  

Ambu A/S, Class B(b)

    186,745       2,123,147  

AP Moller - Maersk A/S, Class A

    2,709       7,257,343  

AP Moller - Maersk A/S, Class B, NVS

    6,086       16,616,807  

Bavarian Nordic A/S(a)(b)

    78,055       3,870,471  

Carlsberg A/S, Class B

    101,687       13,152,389  

Chemometec A/S

    23,296       2,782,762  

Chr Hansen Holding A/S

    109,906       7,193,657  

Coloplast A/S, Class B

    122,560       14,344,289  

D/S Norden A/S

    37,121       1,619,872  

Danske Bank A/S

    620,220       8,673,341  

Demant A/S(a)

    115,585       4,403,294  

Dfds A/S

    49,515       1,774,547  

Drilling Co. of 1972 A/S (The)(a)

    27,718       1,315,440  

DSV A/S

    211,746       35,679,392  

FLSmidth & Co. A/S

    54,483       1,496,498  

Genmab A/S(a)

    70,298       25,013,428  

GN Store Nord A/S

    134,127       4,670,852  

H Lundbeck A/S

    285,921       1,413,196  

H Lundbeck A/S, Class A(a)(b)

    71,328       340,061  

ISS A/S(a)

    156,251       2,730,726  

Jyske Bank A/S, Registered(a)

    44,379       2,322,643  

Matas A/S

    91,788       984,802  

Netcompany Group A/S(a)(c)

    36,508       2,047,270  

Nilfisk Holding A/S(a)

    40,647       960,677  

NKT A/S(a)

    51,177       2,622,062  

Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B

    1,785,900       208,010,476  

Novozymes A/S, Class B

    221,486       14,148,584  
Security   Shares     Value  
Denmark (continued)      

Orsted A/S(c)

    201,863     $ 23,500,210  

Pandora A/S

    101,700       7,555,466  

Per Aarsleff Holding A/S

    26,047       801,050  

Ringkjoebing Landbobank A/S

    31,745       3,564,737  

Rockwool A/S, Class B

    8,603       2,131,815  

Royal Unibrew A/S

    56,300       4,801,466  

Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S, Class A(c)

    88,082       1,686,970  

Schouw & Co. A/S

    21,080       1,569,532  

SimCorp A/S

    49,206       3,672,650  

Spar Nord Bank A/S

    112,432       1,288,249  

Sydbank A/S

    95,841       2,943,187  

Topdanmark A/S

    40,260       1,962,258  

Tryg A/S

    382,619       8,724,227  

Vestas Wind Systems A/S

    1,077,380       28,317,559  

Zealand Pharma A/S(a)

    66,909       1,206,734  
   

 

 

 
    485,670,742  
Egypt — 0.0%            

Commercial International Bank Egypt SAE

    1,472,349       2,953,039  

Eastern Co. SAE

    953,810       496,551  

Egyptian Financial Group-Hermes Holding
Co.(a)

    1,830,450       1,108,719  

EISewedy Electric Co.(a)

    1,371,505       478,432  
   

 

 

 
    5,036,741  
Finland — 0.8%            

Cargotec OYJ, Class B

    50,441       1,783,939  

Caverion OYJ

    99,859       498,018  

Citycon OYJ

    124,541       886,092  

Elisa OYJ

    151,114       8,357,372  

Finnair OYJ(a)(b)

    813,289       334,354  

Fortum OYJ

    510,935       5,734,883  

Huhtamaki OYJ

    111,249       4,336,326  

Kemira OYJ

    177,523       2,254,046  

Kesko OYJ, Class B

    314,719       7,783,997  

Kojamo OYJ

    237,453       4,236,009  

Kone OYJ, Class B

    352,495       16,109,526  

Konecranes OYJ

    68,907       1,850,073  

Metsa Board OYJ, Class B

    264,534       2,358,261  

Metso Outotec OYJ

    598,152       4,944,738  

Neste OYJ

    443,622       22,811,612  

Nokia OYJ

    5,653,786       29,448,196  

Nokian Renkaat OYJ

    142,898       1,690,165  

Nordea Bank Abp

    3,404,790       33,571,111  

Orion OYJ, Class B

    114,980       5,488,857  

Outokumpu OYJ

    399,396       1,758,462  

QT Group OYJ(a)(b)

    21,792       1,762,115  

Revenio Group OYJ

    41,466       2,135,891  

Sampo OYJ, Class A

    518,804       22,413,750  

Sanoma OYJ

    93,077       1,314,771  

Stora Enso OYJ, Class R

    589,920       9,123,518  

TietoEVRY Oyj

    89,077       2,422,887  

Tokmanni Group Corp.

    83,267       1,095,315  

UPM-Kymmene OYJ

    556,811       17,645,206  

Uponor OYJ

    118,463       1,783,487  

Valmet OYJ

    193,724       5,390,828  

Wartsila OYJ Abp

    471,941       4,146,724  

YIT OYJ

    279,020       949,122  
   

 

 

 
        226,419,651  
France — 6.4%            

ABC arbitrage

    97,139       694,966  

Accor SA(a)

    178,981       4,644,361  
 

 

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
France (continued)      

Aeroports de Paris(a)

    31,512     $ 4,354,070  

Air France-KLM(a)(b)

    1,360,699       1,876,178  

Air Liquide SA

    548,728       75,440,425  

Airbus SE

    623,117       67,185,525  

AKWEL(b)

    27,195       489,742  

Albioma SA

    38,465       1,960,153  

ALD SA(c)

    142,682       1,690,215  

Alstom SA(b)

    321,662       7,644,520  

Alten SA

    34,138       4,623,652  

Amundi SA(c)

    53,062       2,880,991  

APERAM SA

    54,167       1,766,076  

ArcelorMittal SA

    641,759       15,834,719  

Arkema SA

    69,947       6,626,467  

Atos SE(a)

    68,207       840,891  

AXA SA

    2,050,846       47,256,638  

Beneteau SA

    59,024       678,749  

BioMerieux

    44,213       4,785,497  

BNP Paribas SA

    1,160,864       54,847,677  

Boiron SA

    21,174       990,070  

Bollore SE

    993,065       5,013,845  

Bonduelle SCA(b)

    35,606       478,835  

Bouygues SA

    242,847       7,341,200  

Bureau Veritas SA

    314,780       8,681,823  

Capgemini SE

    177,769           33,907,095  

Carrefour SA

    626,036       10,668,932  

Casino Guichard Perrachon SA(a)(b)

    46,281       544,913  

CGG SA(a)(b)

    1,761,765       1,573,540  

Chargeurs SA

    23,143       396,757  

Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin SCA

    742,721       20,784,723  

Cie. de Saint-Gobain

    547,877       25,547,405  

Cie. Plastic Omnium SA

    99,005       1,851,729  

Coface SA(a)

    173,209       1,813,990  

Covivio

    54,467       3,444,688  

Credit Agricole SA

    1,198,549       11,043,226  

Danone SA

    671,822       37,043,698  

Dassault Aviation SA

    19,529       2,793,089  

Dassault Systemes SE

    722,207       30,976,664  

Derichebourg SA

    168,042       1,071,069  

Edenred

    266,113       13,659,713  

Eiffage SA(b)

    76,753       7,202,423  

Electricite de France SA

    527,274       6,403,347  

Elior Group SA(a)(b)(c)

    202,007       656,460  

Elis SA

    211,511       3,156,982  

Engie SA

    1,890,875       23,394,544  

Eramet SA

    15,724       1,664,486  

EssilorLuxottica SA

    312,715       49,028,189  

Eurazeo SE

    45,052       3,217,952  

Euroapi SA(a)

    61,802       1,042,597  

Eurofins Scientific SE

    146,448       11,416,847  

Eutelsat Communications SA

    116,913       889,675  

Faurecia SE(a)(b)

    161,123       2,912,297  

Fnac Darty SA(b)

    25,922       1,039,801  

Gaztransport Et Technigaz SA

    29,105       4,014,278  

Gecina SA

    45,970       4,713,331  

Getlink SE

    467,064       9,347,970  

Hermes International

    34,123       46,814,839  

ICADE

    30,410       1,522,526  

ID Logistics Group(a)

    4,489       1,453,485  

Imerys SA

    41,289       1,399,136  

Interparfums SA

    27,630       1,386,151  
Security   Shares     Value  
France (continued)            

Ipsen SA

    39,967     $ 4,042,947  

IPSOS

    56,116       2,876,264  

JCDecaux SA(a)

    83,290       1,343,176  

Kaufman & Broad SA(b)

    25,422       705,809  

Kering SA

    79,588       45,563,411  

Klepierre SA

    229,421       5,097,745  

Korian SA

    73,823       1,092,306  

La Francaise des Jeux SAEM(c)

    100,602       3,593,304  

Legrand SA

    287,666       23,550,818  

LISI

    19,383       456,692  

LNA Sante SA

    10,831       370,839  

L’Oreal SA

    253,015       95,654,173  

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE

    291,990           202,744,422  

Maisons du Monde SA(b)(c)

    77,429       827,597  

McPhy Energy SA(a)(b)

    55,556       854,844  

Mercialys SA

    120,666       1,069,614  

Mersen SA

    34,488       1,213,337  

Metropole Television SA

    38,891       512,291  

Neoen SA(b)(c)

    42,266       1,858,904  

Nexans SA

    36,422       3,498,136  

Nexity SA

    54,562       1,340,844  

Orange SA

    2,000,198       20,438,886  

Orpea SA(a)(b)

    55,021       1,369,978  

Pernod Ricard SA

    219,467       43,113,050  

Publicis Groupe SA

    243,528       12,959,426  

Quadient SA

    58,707       1,143,003  

Remy Cointreau SA

    21,984       4,343,097  

Renault SA(a)

    175,566       5,190,499  

Rexel SA

    276,762       4,918,737  

Rubis SCA

    93,004       2,273,131  

Safran SA

    361,554       39,740,399  

Sanofi

    1,193,406       118,592,955  

Sartorius Stedim Biotech

    30,245       12,099,190  

Schneider Electric SE

    578,597       80,022,180  

SCOR SE(b)

    155,953       2,744,385  

SEB SA

    25,670       2,161,168  

SES SA

    418,037       3,154,821  

Societe BIC SA

    35,494       2,005,524  

Societe Generale SA

    839,957       18,820,405  

Sodexo SA

    83,290       6,767,611  

SOITEC(a)

    24,500       3,921,636  

Solutions 30 SE(a)

    179,399       610,499  

Sopra Steria Group SACA

    18,165       3,026,853  

SPIE SA

    134,653       3,233,682  

Teleperformance

    65,852       22,020,970  

Television Francaise 1

    110,482       761,076  

Thales SA

    111,292       13,840,230  

TotalEnergies SE

    2,630,989       134,383,956  

Trigano SA

    13,042       1,276,103  

Ubisoft Entertainment SA(a)

    94,266       4,013,319  

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield(a)(b)

    127,275       7,227,277  

Valeo

    226,666       4,868,791  

Vallourec SA(a)

    104,111       964,695  

Valneva SE(a)(b)

    105,039       1,044,673  

Veolia Environnement SA

    718,522       17,970,839  

Vicat SA

    25,993       677,684  

Vinci SA

    559,591       53,641,689  

Virbac SA

    6,235       2,302,932  

Vivendi SE

    745,242       7,074,830  

Wendel SE

    26,140       2,405,916  
 

 

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
France (continued)      

Worldline SA/France(a)(c)

    266,519     $ 11,763,649  
   

 

 

 
          1,785,583,049  
Germany — 4.2%      

Aareal Bank AG(a)

    88,111       2,863,712  

adidas AG

    180,021       31,142,098  

ADLER Group SA(a)(b)(c)

    92,850       329,317  

AIXTRON SE

    140,560       3,633,877  

Allianz SE, Registered

    433,677       78,758,382  

Amadeus Fire AG

    10,796       1,206,233  

Aroundtown SA(b)

    1,076,729       3,453,107  

AURELIUS Equity Opportunities SE & Co. KGaA

    68,760       1,640,238  

Aurubis AG

    33,611       2,426,616  

BASF SE

    944,870       42,108,296  

Bayer AG, Registered

    1,036,603       60,465,298  

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

    340,911       27,856,971  

BayWa AG

    24,354       1,048,293  

Bechtle AG

    98,066       4,535,931  

Beiersdorf AG

    101,505       10,467,675  

Bertrandt AG

    11,873       443,435  

Bilfinger SE

    72,448       2,189,202  

Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA(a)(b)

    108,747       424,197  

Brenntag SE

    183,822       12,912,593  

CANCOM SE

    42,037       1,437,028  

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG, Bearer

    46,061       6,722,134  

Ceconomy AG

    302,316       609,720  

Commerzbank AG(a)

    1,117,767       7,657,965  

CompuGroup Medical SE & Co. KgaA

    28,771       1,247,174  

Continental AG

    115,894       8,256,422  

Covestro AG(c)

    198,271       6,686,765  

CTS Eventim AG & Co. KGaA(a)

    67,977       3,744,396  

Daimler Truck Holding AG(a)

    459,463       12,554,806  

Delivery Hero SE(a)(c)

    176,397       8,510,512  

Deutsche Bank AG, Registered

    2,157,807       18,874,234  

Deutsche Beteiligungs AG

    19,663       567,518  

Deutsche Boerse AG

    199,937       34,902,062  

Deutsche Euroshop(d)

    80,243       1,763,265  

Deutsche Lufthansa AG, Registered(a)(b)

    557,585       3,432,411  

Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG(c)

    337,165       3,116,529  

Deutsche Post AG, Registered

    1,017,388       40,634,337  

Deutsche Telekom AG, Registered

    3,464,586       65,823,582  

Deutz AG

    210,922       880,577  

Duerr AG

    65,962       1,639,993  

E.ON SE

    2,461,479       22,126,481  

Eckert & Ziegler Strahlen- und Medizintechnik AG

    33,818       1,499,586  

Encavis AG

    120,535       2,637,640  

Evonik Industries AG

    204,350       4,358,721  

Evotec SE(a)

    163,039       4,235,949  

Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide(a)

    32,296       1,476,981  

Freenet AG

    156,446       3,683,778  

Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA

    202,075       7,491,622  

Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA

    423,197       10,829,170  

GEA Group AG

    174,769       6,523,705  

Gerresheimer AG

    32,613       1,958,913  

Grand City Properties SA

    77,289       1,054,119  

GRENKE AG

    41,688       1,094,646  

Hamborner REIT AG

    304,039       2,675,056  

Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG

    67,377       939,051  

Hannover Rueck SE

    61,162       8,675,648  

HeidelbergCement AG

    149,721       7,626,339  

HelloFresh SE(a)

    174,423       4,821,004  
Security   Shares     Value  
Germany (continued)            

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

    118,991     $ 7,502,953  

Hensoldt AG

    44,231       1,134,059  

HOCHTIEF AG

    48,009       2,576,863  

Hugo Boss AG

    57,860       3,419,085  

Hypoport SE(a)

    4,227       878,589  

Indus Holding AG

    41,486       994,794  

Infineon Technologies AG

    1,397,341       38,321,330  

Jenoptik AG

    74,328       1,800,249  

K+S AG, Registered

    205,669       4,336,783  

KION Group AG

    74,944       3,418,391  

Kloeckner & Co. SE

    98,449       964,861  

Knorr-Bremse AG

    72,319       4,308,444  

Krones AG

    19,337       1,684,835  

KWS Saat SE & Co. KGaA

    21,477       1,312,220  

LANXESS AG

    79,964       2,940,739  

LEG Immobilien SE

    78,574       7,138,075  

Mercedes-Benz Group AG

    835,426       49,268,398  

Merck KGaA

    140,568       26,772,668  

METRO AG(a)

    254,154       2,065,535  

MorphoSys AG(a)

    51,316       1,140,935  

MTU Aero Engines AG

    56,824       10,984,839  

Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG in Muenchen, Registered

    141,144       31,998,191  

Nemetschek SE

    66,292       4,438,021  

Nordex SE(a)(b)

    212,386       2,063,692  

Norma Group SE

    42,366       790,379  

PATRIZIA AG

    83,847       1,081,481  

Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG

    6,984       1,104,245  

ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE

    135,561       1,159,415  

Puma SE

    112,031       7,564,754  

QIAGEN NV(a)

    247,320       12,394,880  

Rational AG

    4,959       3,456,647  

Rheinmetall AG

    46,532       8,532,902  

RWE AG

    703,882       28,956,259  

Salzgitter AG(b)

    67,762       1,725,264  

SAP SE

    1,094,290           102,067,391  

Scout24 SE(c)

    92,293       5,276,251  

SGL Carbon SE(a)

    85,209       645,395  

Siemens AG, Registered

    807,746       90,099,189  

Siemens Healthineers AG(c)

    298,064       15,273,880  

Siltronic AG

    23,503       1,908,170  

Sixt SE

    24,658       3,010,290  

Software AG(b)

    61,234       1,654,328  

Stabilus SE

    33,239       1,873,283  

Stroeer SE & Co. KGaA

    35,162       1,537,907  

Suedzucker AG

    99,545       1,404,317  

Symrise AG

    144,690       16,883,240  

TAG Immobilien AG

    185,981       2,059,603  

Takkt AG

    36,043       491,487  

TeamViewer AG(a)(c)

    167,525       1,744,216  

Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG

    1,203,441       3,199,503  

thyssenkrupp AG(a)

    411,953       2,544,253  

TUI AG(a)(b)

    1,054,121       1,703,290  

Uniper SE(b)

    86,388       577,192  

United Internet AG, Registered

    98,225       2,587,361  

Varta AG(b)

    25,027       2,037,308  

VERBIO Vereinigte BioEnergie AG

    33,819       2,098,751  

Vitesco Technologies Group AG(a)

    24,070       1,309,145  

Volkswagen AG

    36,820       7,292,849  

Vonovia SE

    787,887       26,252,231  
 

 

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Germany (continued)      

Vossloh AG

    22,329     $ 796,920  

Wacker Neuson SE

    49,219       947,015  

Zalando SE(a)(b)(c)

    235,600       6,632,875  
   

 

 

 
          1,192,813,725  
Greece — 0.1%      

Alpha Services and Holdings SA(a)

    2,020,495       1,795,884  

Eurobank Ergasias Services and Holdings SA, Class A(a)

    2,333,684       2,149,725  

FF Group(a)(d)

    16,274       166  

Hellenic Telecommunications Organization SA

    185,844       3,199,853  

JUMBO SA

    93,214       1,445,263  

Motor Oil Hellas Corinth Refineries SA

    81,477       1,412,267  

Mytilineos SA

    163,137       2,523,195  

National Bank of Greece SA(a)

    569,148       1,783,028  

OPAP SA

    176,829       2,449,845  

Piraeus Financial Holdings SA(a)

    749,655       683,161  

Public Power Corp. SA(a)

    225,029       1,334,892  

Terna Energy SA

    106,943       1,923,807  

Titan Cement International SA

    30,169       346,434  
   

 

 

 
      21,047,520  
Hong Kong — 1.9%      

AIA Group Ltd.

    12,853,600       129,135,537  

Alibaba Pictures Group Ltd.(a)

    19,990,000       1,705,688  

ASMPT Ltd.

    130,000       1,035,792  

Atlas Corp.

    153,218       1,789,586  

Bank of East Asia Ltd. (The)

    1,202,800       1,528,713  

BOC Hong Kong Holdings Ltd.

    3,856,500       13,950,174  

Brightoil Petroleum Holdings Ltd.(d)

    757,750       1  

Budweiser Brewing Co. APAC Ltd.(c)

    1,837,900       5,089,025  

Cafe de Coral Holdings Ltd.

    702,000       1,071,230  

Champion REIT

    2,954,000       1,302,847  

Chow Sang Sang Holdings International Ltd.

    729,000       753,600  

Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Ltd.

    2,068,400       4,090,794  

CK Asset Holdings Ltd.

    2,108,388       14,926,812  

CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd.

    2,719,888       18,041,770  

CK Infrastructure Holdings Ltd.

    561,000       3,517,904  

CLP Holdings Ltd.

    1,646,000       13,957,371  

Comba Telecom Systems Holdings Ltd.(a)

    2,832,000       511,961  

Dah Sing Banking Group Ltd.

    743,600       567,162  

Dah Sing Financial Holdings Ltd.

    243,200       638,656  

ESR Group Ltd.(a)(c)

    2,196,200       5,711,056  

First Pacific Co. Ltd.

    3,845,000       1,534,309  

Futu Holdings Ltd., ADR(a)

    66,440       2,763,904  

Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd.

    2,154,000       12,814,303  

Guotai Junan International Holdings Ltd.

    7,537,000       759,340  

Haitong International Securities Group Ltd.(b)

    4,199,800       502,746  

Hang Lung Group Ltd.

    918,000       1,655,729  

Hang Lung Properties Ltd.

    1,691,000       3,085,220  

Hang Seng Bank Ltd.

    841,400       13,572,300  

Health and Happiness H&H International Holdings Ltd.(b)

    145,000       174,365  

Henderson Land Development Co. Ltd.

    1,241,941       4,323,377  

HK Electric Investments & HK Electric Investments Ltd., Class SS

    1,929,000       1,744,723  

HKBN Ltd.

    2,090,500       2,322,216  

HKT Trust & HKT Ltd., Class SS

    3,784,600       5,302,660  

Hong Kong & China Gas Co. Ltd.

    11,946,566       12,617,153  

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd.

    1,243,400       57,060,166  

Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd.

    1,249,800       6,496,535  
Security   Shares     Value  
Hong Kong (continued)      

Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong Holdings Ltd.

    6,894,000     $ 1,246,260  

Hysan Development Co. Ltd.

    524,000       1,606,368  

IGG Inc.

    1,315,000       527,380  

Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd.

    216,600       11,439,905  

Johnson Electric Holdings Ltd.

    712,250       910,770  

K Wah International Holdings Ltd.(b)

    2,895,000       1,076,381  

Kerry Logistics Network Ltd.

    1,096,500       2,201,037  

Kerry Properties Ltd.

    884,500       2,127,343  

Kingboard Laminates Holdings Ltd.

    1,899,500       1,740,859  

Lifestyle International Holdings Ltd.(a)

    803,000       275,661  

Link REIT

    2,273,900       19,042,387  

LK Technology Holdings Ltd.

    757,500       1,323,388  

Luk Fook Holdings International Ltd.

    597,000       1,457,653  

Man Wah Holdings Ltd.

    2,122,400       1,661,418  

Melco International Development Ltd.(a)(b)

    1,225,000       830,793  

Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd., ADR(a)(b)

    223,688       1,151,993  

MGM China Holdings Ltd.(a)

    2,364,400       1,269,354  

MTR Corp. Ltd.

    1,521,000       8,054,462  

New World Development Co. Ltd.

    1,461,416       4,886,824  

Nine Dragons Paper Holdings Ltd.

    1,263,000       1,041,651  

Nissin Foods Co. Ltd.

    1,804,000       1,311,561  

NWS Holdings Ltd.

    2,854,000       2,830,626  

Orient Overseas International Ltd.

    139,500       4,861,675  

Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd.

    5,827,000       2,786,680  

Pacific Textiles Holdings Ltd.

    1,836,000       730,089  

PAX Global Technology Ltd.

    1,371,000       1,282,727  

PCCW Ltd.

    5,382,000       2,880,488  

Power Assets Holdings Ltd.

    1,440,000       9,428,752  

Sa Sa International Holdings Ltd.(a)

    3,664,000       606,604  

Sands China Ltd.(a)

    2,348,400       5,508,266  

Shangri-La Asia Ltd.(a)

    1,304,000       1,063,596  

Shun Tak Holdings Ltd.(a)

    4,184,000       784,351  

Sino Land Co. Ltd.

    3,334,000       4,953,781  

SITC International Holdings Co. Ltd.

    1,283,000       4,368,519  

SJM Holdings Ltd.(a)

    1,776,000       724,587  

SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings Ltd.

    913,500       476,899  

Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd.

    1,415,000           16,891,040  

Swire Pacific Ltd., Class A

    359,000       2,044,548  

Swire Properties Ltd.

    1,163,000       2,771,115  

Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd.

    1,482,000       16,445,192  

United Energy Group Ltd.

    7,932,000       911,432  

Untrade.Lumena Newmat, NVS(d)

    3,800        

Value Partners Group Ltd.

    2,068,000       686,757  

Vinda International Holdings Ltd.

    546,000       1,450,222  

Vitasoy International Holdings Ltd.

    1,018,000       1,534,020  

Vobile Group Ltd.(a)

    2,400,000       1,227,033  

VTech Holdings Ltd.

    486,900       3,319,218  

WH Group Ltd.(c)

    6,590,500       4,991,229  

Wharf Real Estate Investment Co. Ltd.

    1,653,000       7,357,845  

Wynn Macau Ltd.(a)

    2,693,600       1,771,375  

Xinyi Glass Holdings Ltd.

    1,684,000       3,321,409  

Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings Ltd.

    779,500       1,036,699  
   

 

 

 
    520,284,947  
Hungary — 0.0%            

Magyar Telekom Telecommunications PLC

    371,451       293,468  

MOL Hungarian Oil & Gas PLC

    316,557       2,330,627  

OTP Bank Nyrt

    236,974       4,892,182  
 

 

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Hungary (continued)            

Richter Gedeon Nyrt

    160,993     $ 3,293,150  
   

 

 

 
      10,809,427  
India — 4.2%            

3M India Ltd.(a)

    4,352       1,251,141  

Aarti Industries Ltd.

    216,355       2,138,209  

Aavas Financiers Ltd.(a)

    74,221       2,241,702  

ACC Ltd.

    128,167       3,614,972  

Adani Enterprises Ltd.

    285,565       9,291,349  

Adani Green Energy Ltd.(a)

    372,734       10,273,492  

Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd.

    562,286       5,434,905  

Adani Power Ltd.(a)

    1,011,220       4,033,548  

Adani Total Gas Ltd.

    304,169       12,032,504  

Adani Transmission Ltd.(a)

    293,197       11,555,552  

Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd.(a)

    478,291       1,628,869  

Affle India Ltd.(a)

    69,545       937,284  

AIA Engineering Ltd.

    78,575       2,383,169  

Ambuja Cements Ltd.

    903,379       4,285,003  

Angel One Ltd.

    43,953       763,402  

APL Apollo Tubes Ltd.(a)

    99,429       1,200,758  

Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd.

    119,870       6,397,634  

Apollo Tyres Ltd.

    538,230       1,500,566  

Ashok Leyland Ltd.

    2,058,542       3,874,703  

Asian Paints Ltd.

    454,151       19,185,534  

Astral Ltd.

    175,247       4,029,569  

AU Small Finance Bank Ltd.(c)

    245,676       1,843,723  

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd.

    344,284       2,381,309  

Avenue Supermarts Ltd.(a)(c)

    189,929       10,215,483  

Axis Bank Ltd.

    2,299,466       21,127,020  

Bajaj Auto Ltd.

    98,212       4,862,801  

Bajaj Finance Ltd.

    310,193           28,390,562  

Bajaj Finserv Ltd.

    46,440       8,868,115  

Balkrishna Industries Ltd.

    143,847       4,213,809  

Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd.

    531,265       2,656,044  

Bandhan Bank Ltd.(c)

    646,245       2,263,898  

Bata India Ltd.

    89,110       2,213,591  

Berger Paints India Ltd.

    326,389       2,583,777  

Bharat Electronics Ltd.

    1,958,735       6,813,724  

Bharat Forge Ltd.

    387,694       3,593,533  

Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd.

    863,117       3,606,441  

Bharti Airtel Ltd.(a)

    2,611,670       22,395,696  

Biocon Ltd.

    524,338       2,037,815  

Britannia Industries Ltd.

    123,348       6,084,354  

BSE Ltd.

    90,223       775,487  

Century Textiles & Industries Ltd.

    134,215       1,426,143  

CESC Ltd.

    981,793       952,519  

CG Power and Industrial Solutions Ltd.(a)

    557,167       1,582,922  

Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co. Ltd.

    665,247       5,909,992  

Cipla Ltd.

    555,841       6,871,164  

City Union Bank Ltd.

    433,446       882,570  

Coal India Ltd.

    1,481,395       3,957,357  

Coforge Ltd.

    42,062       2,107,910  

Colgate-Palmolive India Ltd.

    112,460       2,255,375  

Container Corp. of India Ltd.

    356,869       3,218,639  

Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd.

    688,279       3,435,609  

Dabur India Ltd.

    669,288       4,943,987  

Dalmia Bharat Ltd.

    148,809       3,015,218  

Deepak Nitrite Ltd.

    88,158       2,144,904  

Dhani Services Ltd.(a)

    491,922       257,830  

Divi’s Laboratories Ltd.

    163,972       7,954,246  

Dixon Technologies India Ltd.

    47,922       2,248,128  
Security   Shares     Value  
India (continued)            

DLF Ltd.

    964,077     $ 4,717,755  

Dr Lal PathLabs Ltd.(c)

    66,405       1,938,724  

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.

    140,248       7,257,010  

Easy Trip Planners Ltd.

    199,672       1,076,806  

Edelweiss Financial Services Ltd.

    761,196       561,249  

Eicher Motors Ltd.

    161,683       6,334,248  

Exide Industries Ltd.

    727,758       1,460,352  

FDC Ltd./India(a)

    311,621       999,512  

Federal Bank Ltd.

    2,475,722       3,347,361  

Finolex Cables Ltd.

    274,630       1,475,440  

Fortis Healthcare Ltd.(a)

    800,921       2,823,941  

GAIL India Ltd.

    1,974,702       3,660,871  

Gillette India Ltd.

    20,765       1,365,147  

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

    285,036       1,374,078  

GMR Infrastructure Ltd.(a)

    5,979,284       2,839,000  

Godrej Consumer Products Ltd.(a)

    447,288       4,830,332  

Godrej Industries Ltd.(a)

    164,248       923,250  

Godrej Properties Ltd.(a)

    161,726       3,089,597  

Grasim Industries Ltd.

    417,785       8,328,996  

Gujarat Gas Ltd.

    186,503       1,050,546  

Havells India Ltd.

    354,154       5,603,870  

HCL Technologies Ltd.

    1,235,842       14,862,240  

HDFC Life Insurance Co. Ltd.(c)

    903,091       6,347,640  

HEG Ltd.

    35,417       528,322  

Hero MotoCorp Ltd.

    146,546       5,232,119  

Hindalco Industries Ltd.

    1,748,407       9,202,266  

Hindustan Petroleum Corp. Ltd.

    764,247       2,330,498  

Hindustan Unilever Ltd.

    933,764           31,194,104  

Housing Development Finance Corp. Ltd.

    1,877,240       56,651,000  

ICICI Bank Ltd.

    5,460,867       56,797,141  

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd.(c)

    219,991       3,396,113  

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Co. Ltd.(c)

    358,989       2,517,086  

IDFC First Bank Ltd.(a)

    4,876,643       2,321,188  

IIFL Wealth Management Ltd.

    43,950       931,092  

Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd.(a)

    325,958       455,434  

Indiabulls Real Estate Ltd.(a)

    539,130       496,799  

IndiaMART Intermesh Ltd.(c)

    25,510       1,375,851  

Indian Energy Exchange Ltd.(c)

    867,008       1,755,258  

Indian Hotels Co. Ltd. (The)

    898,494       2,993,017  

Indian Oil Corp. Ltd.

    2,914,852       2,688,460  

Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp. Ltd.

    287,896       2,328,779  

Indraprastha Gas Ltd.

    424,043       1,858,516  

Indus Towers Ltd.

    763,490       2,150,746  

Info Edge India Ltd.

    104,414       5,737,122  

Infosys Ltd.

    3,630,455       71,215,811  

InterGlobe Aviation Ltd.(a)(c)

    128,385       3,044,300  

Ipca Laboratories Ltd.

    196,035       2,479,466  

ITC Ltd.

    3,199,471       12,269,683  

Jindal Steel & Power Ltd.

    472,949       2,326,624  

JSW Steel Ltd.

    1,016,674       8,098,056  

Jubilant Foodworks Ltd.

    571,790       3,991,657  

Jubilant Pharmova Ltd.

    120,920       552,874  

Kajaria Ceramics Ltd.

    129,512       1,928,622  

Karur Vysya Bank Ltd. (The)

    1,215,087       906,160  

Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.

    638,145       14,655,568  

KPIT Technologies Ltd.

    218,859       1,524,100  

Larsen & Toubro Infotech Ltd.(c)

    58,668       3,521,447  

Larsen & Toubro Ltd.

    751,999       17,234,901  

Laurus Labs Ltd.(c)

    380,581       2,519,799  

LIC Housing Finance Ltd.

    448,148       2,193,126  
 

 

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
India (continued)            

Lupin Ltd.

    269,441     $ 2,194,754  

Mahanagar Gas Ltd.

    99,525       948,193  

Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd.

    1,001,537       2,371,189  

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.

    1,023,161       15,096,747  

Manappuram Finance Ltd.

    749,650       934,106  

Marico Ltd.

    626,917       4,109,380  

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.

    152,543       16,974,864  

Max Financial Services Ltd.(a)

    232,136       2,526,762  

Max Healthcare Institute Ltd.(a)

    161,469       755,875  

Mindtree Ltd.

    104,065       4,508,227  

Motherson Sumi Wiring India Ltd.(a)

    1,596,770       1,555,426  

Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.

    85,309       821,724  

Mphasis Ltd.

    125,907       3,672,244  

MRF Ltd.

    4,888       5,181,091  

Muthoot Finance Ltd.

    147,506       1,990,890  

Natco Pharma Ltd.

    198,225       1,710,032  

National Aluminium Co. Ltd.

    2,518,393       2,484,569  

NBCC India Ltd.

    1,235,188       516,088  

Nestle India Ltd.

    37,001       9,061,382  

NTPC Ltd.

    4,954,634       9,582,136  

Oil & Natural Gas Corp. Ltd.

    2,642,250       4,485,453  

Page Industries Ltd.

    7,165       4,431,080  

PB Fintech Ltd.(a)

    137,128       813,469  

Persistent Systems Ltd.

    59,704       2,748,728  

Petronet LNG Ltd.

    904,520       2,517,445  

PI Industries Ltd.

    88,507       3,460,954  

Pidilite Industries Ltd.

    184,269       5,716,453  

Piramal Enterprises Ltd.

    137,218       3,079,386  

PNB Housing Finance Ltd.(a)(c)

    76,427       340,897  

Polycab India Ltd.

    52,243       1,533,440  

Poonawalla Fincorp Ltd.

    284,651       965,202  

Power Grid Corp. of India Ltd.

    3,294,258       8,921,050  

Procter & Gamble Health Ltd.

    22,906       1,282,985  

PVR Ltd.(a)

    63,159       1,715,834  

Radico Khaitan Ltd.

    196,044       2,335,191  

Rajesh Exports Ltd.

    98,747       740,672  

REC Ltd.

    1,750,570       2,900,110  

Reliance Industries Ltd.

    3,169,916           100,817,034  

Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd.

    1,440,667       2,325,286  

SBI Cards & Payment Services Ltd.

    251,983       2,997,183  

SBI Life Insurance Co. Ltd.(c)

    489,858       8,024,663  

Shree Cement Ltd.

    11,349       2,945,625  

Shriram Transport Finance Co. Ltd.

    227,553       3,983,122  

Siemens Ltd.

    108,938       3,713,122  

SRF Ltd.

    199,103       6,129,661  

State Bank of India

    2,079,214       13,932,966  

Sterlite Technologies Ltd.

    277,454       498,857  

Strides Pharma Science Ltd.

    120,626       506,499  

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

    1,041,552       12,422,810  

Supreme Industries Ltd.

    86,174       2,069,681  

Symphony Ltd.

    54,638       649,909  

Tanla Platforms Ltd.

    115,117       1,016,000  

Tata Chemicals Ltd.

    265,929       3,065,073  

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.

    1,009,403       42,222,097  

Tata Consumer Products Ltd.

    815,700       8,375,832  

Tata Elxsi Ltd.

    48,726       5,371,126  

Tata Motors Ltd.(a)

    1,869,212       10,665,153  

Tata Power Co. Ltd. (The)

    1,811,455       5,099,571  

Tata Steel Ltd.

    7,610,600       10,358,536  

Tata Teleservices Maharashtra Ltd.(a)

    607,910       826,027  
Security   Shares     Value  
India (continued)            

Tech Mahindra Ltd.

    703,398     $ 9,353,376  

Titan Co. Ltd.

    425,019       12,657,783  

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

    152,681       2,952,762  

Torrent Power Ltd.

    296,990       1,972,639  

Trent Ltd.

    229,634       3,690,081  

Tube Investments of India Ltd.

    157,742       4,155,543  

TVS Motor Co. Ltd.

    324,695       3,732,857  

UltraTech Cement Ltd.

    130,775       10,839,702  

United Spirits Ltd.(a)

    371,910       3,665,115  

UPL Ltd.

    650,516       6,102,840  

Vedanta Ltd.

    1,152,087       3,710,701  

VIP Industries Ltd.

    145,520       1,114,177  

Vodafone Idea Ltd.(a)

    10,949,056       1,215,097  

Voltas Ltd.

    216,841       2,759,521  

Wipro Ltd.

    1,552,200       8,282,244  

Yes Bank Ltd.,
(Acquired 03/16/20, Cost: $2,622,906)(e)

    1,119,298       197,513  

Yes Bank Ltd.(a)

    12,824,886       2,425,875  

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd.

    983,100       3,079,732  

Zomato Ltd.(a)

    2,251,839       1,338,471  
   

 

 

 
          1,192,062,520  
Indonesia — 0.6%            

Adaro Energy Indonesia Tbk PT

    17,933,700       3,937,849  

Adaro Minerals Indonesia Tbk PT(a)

    9,457,200       1,179,195  

AKR Corporindo Tbk PT

    7,523,000       635,182  

Aneka Tambang Tbk

    9,912,900       1,309,507  

Astra International Tbk PT

    22,231,900       9,495,199  

Bank Central Asia Tbk PT

    55,207,000       27,452,227  

Bank Jago Tbk PT(a)

    3,248,700       2,321,546  

Bank Mandiri Persero Tbk PT

    20,619,800       11,542,102  

Bank Negara Indonesia Persero Tbk PT

    7,567,000       4,015,925  

Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero Tbk PT

    76,271,113       22,514,683  

Bank Tabungan Negara Persero Tbk PT

    7,788,993       773,396  

Barito Pacific Tbk PT

    33,842,700       2,055,803  

Berkah Beton Sadaya Tbk PT

    5,081,800       1,600,000  

Bukit Asam Tbk PT

    6,039,500       1,753,422  

Bumi Resources Minerals Tbk PT(a)

    68,419,000       1,079,390  

Bumi Serpong Damai Tbk PT(a)

    13,590,300       844,071  

Charoen Pokphand Indonesia Tbk PT

    8,835,500       3,335,837  

Ciputra Development Tbk PT

    18,160,996       1,132,575  

Gudang Garam Tbk PT

    507,200       952,363  

Hanson International Tbk PT(a)(d)

    63,791,600        

Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper Tbk PT

    4,235,800       2,172,122  

Indo Tambangraya Megah Tbk PT

    464,100       1,240,248  

Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa Tbk PT

    2,063,500       1,295,731  

Indofood CBP Sukses Makmur Tbk PT

    3,246,600       1,932,461  

Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk PT

    5,102,200       2,340,126  

Japfa Comfeed Indonesia Tbk PT

    8,792,700       857,399  

Jasa Marga Persero Tbk PT(a)

    3,265,038       784,278  

Kalbe Farma Tbk PT

    25,742,800       2,812,985  

Medco Energi Internasional Tbk PT(a)

    16,051,920       663,346  

Media Nusantara Citra Tbk PT

    5,135,500       365,867  

Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk PT(a)

    18,142,676       4,979,227  

Metro Healthcare Indonesia TBK PT(a)

    45,280,600       1,526,398  

Mitra Adiperkasa Tbk PT(a)

    21,646,700       1,300,204  

Pabrik Kertas Tjiwi Kimia Tbk PT

    2,054,300       884,402  

Pakuwon Jati Tbk PT

    15,719,500       483,587  

Perusahaan Gas Negara Tbk PT

    15,005,000       1,703,583  

Pool Advista Indonesia Tbk PT(a)(d)

    1,914,800        

PP Persero Tbk PT(a)

    100       6  
 

 

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Indonesia (continued)      

Sarana Menara Nusantara Tbk PT

    33,645,700     $ 2,666,068  

Semen Indonesia Persero Tbk PT

    3,619,800       1,595,046  

Sumber Alfaria Trijaya Tbk PT

    8,255,000       1,045,053  

Summarecon Agung Tbk PT

    18,737,004       765,669  

Surya Citra Media Tbk PT

    51,443,300       763,867  

Surya Esa Perkasa Tbk PT

    8,810,900       615,059  

Telkom Indonesia Persero Tbk PT

    55,434,800       15,833,290  

Tower Bersama Infrastructure Tbk PT

    12,250,900       2,539,918  

Trada Alam Minera Tbk PT(a)(d)

    39,223,500        

Unilever Indonesia Tbk PT

    5,533,400       1,684,913  

United Tractors Tbk PT

    1,814,500       3,965,429  

Vale Indonesia Tbk PT(a)

    2,150,600       887,720  

Waskita Karya Persero Tbk PT(a)

    19,926,317       693,249  

Wijaya Karya Persero Tbk PT(a)

    6,569,600       414,855  

XL Axiata Tbk PT

    5,553,600       888,971  
   

 

 

 
          157,631,349  
Ireland — 0.4%      

AIB Group PLC

    882,377       2,007,096  

Bank of Ireland Group PLC

    1,120,095       6,415,634  

C&C Group PLC(a)

    650,523       1,572,264  

CRH PLC

    860,796       33,032,307  

Dalata Hotel Group PLC(a)

    206,346       760,319  

Flutter Entertainment PLC, Class DI(a)

    179,801       18,051,914  

Glanbia PLC

    245,763       2,888,593  

Grafton Group PLC

    272,720       2,820,869  

Greencore Group PLC(a)

    751,656       920,859  

James Hardie Industries PLC

    480,262       11,860,890  

Kerry Group PLC, Class A

    174,162       18,382,993  

Kingspan Group PLC

    177,496       11,488,975  

Origin Enterprises PLC

    99,889       405,516  

Smurfit Kappa Group PLC

    273,765       9,923,269  
   

 

 

 
      120,531,498  
Israel — 0.7%      

Airport City Ltd.(a)

    109,044       2,108,103  

Alony Hetz Properties & Investments Ltd.

    170,504       2,488,201  

Amot Investments Ltd.

    356,841       2,446,457  

AudioCodes Ltd.(b)

    49,142       1,204,814  

Azrieli Group Ltd.

    50,829       4,074,297  

Bank Hapoalim BM

    1,159,228       10,804,009  

Bank Leumi Le-Israel BM

    1,717,614       16,701,407  

Bezeq The Israeli Telecommunication Corp. Ltd.

    2,385,735       4,084,723  

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.(a)

    109,447       13,637,096  

Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings Ltd.(a)

    157,345       3,077,938  

CyberArk Software Ltd.(a)(b)

    45,710       5,948,242  

Danel Adir Yeoshua Ltd.

    11,995       1,521,325  

Delek Group Ltd.(a)

    17,523       2,660,641  

Elbit Systems Ltd.

    30,530       7,044,290  

Enlight Renewable Energy Ltd.(a)

    1,438,673       3,277,483  

Fattal Holdings 1998 Ltd.(a)

    13,854       1,620,234  

First International Bank Of Israel Ltd. (The)

    101,182       4,277,981  

Fiverr International Ltd.(a)

    35,357       1,134,253  

G City Ltd.

    295,298       1,822,926  

Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd.

    333,613       3,411,233  

ICL Group Ltd.

    863,979       7,872,937  

Inmode Ltd.(a)

    72,405       2,406,742  

Isracard Ltd.

    443,934       1,387,783  

Israel Corp. Ltd.(a)

    6,775       3,017,415  

Israel Discount Bank Ltd., Class A

    1,500,793       8,533,297  
Security   Shares     Value  
Israel (continued)            

Ituran Location and Control Ltd.(b)

    30,656     $ 778,662  

Kornit Digital Ltd.(a)(b)

    56,483       1,536,902  

Mehadrin Ltd.(a)

    2       74  

Melisron Ltd.(a)

    36,986       2,798,543  

Mivne Real Estate KD Ltd.

    1,304,172       4,429,415  

Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Ltd.

    169,340       6,295,391  

Nice Ltd.(a)

    70,360       15,021,671  

Nova Ltd.(a)

    34,213       3,633,536  

Oil Refineries Ltd.

    5,870,875       2,212,429  

Paz Oil Co. Ltd.(a)(b)

    19,855       2,448,776  

Phoenix Holdings Ltd. (The)

    155,603       1,662,714  

Plus500 Ltd.

    132,588       2,690,935  

Radware Ltd.(a)

    75,904       1,755,660  

Reit 1 Ltd.

    339,274       1,965,969  

Shapir Engineering and Industry Ltd.

    200,625       1,786,490  

Shikun & Binui Ltd.(a)

    566,968       2,672,446  

Shufersal Ltd.

    211,562       1,382,388  

Strauss Group Ltd.

    107,752       2,863,114  

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., ADR(a)

    1,356,138       12,720,575  

Tower Semiconductor Ltd.(a)

    117,369       5,594,761  

Wix.com Ltd.(a)

    60,979       3,617,884  

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.

    85,635       4,266,336  
   

 

 

 
        198,698,498  
Italy — 1.4%            

A2A SpA

    1,774,564       2,287,231  

ACEA SpA

    60,120       868,170  

AMCO - Asset Management Co. SpA, NVS(d)

    261        

Amplifon SpA

    150,013       4,960,649  

Anima Holding SpA(c)

    465,469       1,634,187  

Assicurazioni Generali SpA

    1,113,919       16,652,693  

Atlantia SpA

    534,184       12,345,332  

Autogrill SpA(a)

    347,643       2,268,103  

Azimut Holding SpA

    119,514       2,090,673  

Banca Generali SpA

    75,865       2,207,185  

Banca IFIS SpA

    41,051       552,327  

Banca Mediolanum SpA

    235,277       1,558,098  

Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena SpA(a)(b)

    347,712       147,461  

Banca Popolare di Sondrio SPA

    485,813       1,612,205  

Banco BPM SpA

    1,601,581       4,148,212  

Bio On SpA(b)(d)

    4,387        

BPER Banca

    1,332,165       1,849,201  

Brembo SpA

    209,261       2,210,516  

Brunello Cucinelli SpA

    41,441       2,408,502  

Buzzi Unicem SpA

    83,960       1,535,049  

CIR SpA-Compagnie Industriali(a)

    1,658,716       702,698  

Credito Emiliano SpA

    251,274       1,422,247  

Danieli & C Officine Meccaniche SpA

    65,679       1,350,935  

Datalogic SpA(b)

    27,311       212,841  

De’ Longhi SpA

    85,302       1,622,411  

DiaSorin SpA

    25,598       3,559,208  

Enav SpA(a)(c)

    265,674       1,161,550  

Enel SpA

    8,422,395       42,459,519  

Eni SpA

    2,659,487       31,968,573  

ERG SpA

    103,244       3,367,534  

Ferrari NV

    138,376       29,385,836  

Fincantieri SpA(a)(b)

    529,576       278,412  

FinecoBank Banca Fineco SpA

    557,860       6,933,064  

GVS SpA(c)

    101,735       988,493  

Hera SpA

    868,371       2,495,070  

Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA(c)

    376,092       3,952,115  
 

 

 

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July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Italy (continued)            

Interpump Group SpA

    96,860     $ 4,139,582  

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA

    17,082,608       30,335,437  

Iren SpA

    931,436       1,755,311  

Italgas SpA

    507,675       2,904,302  

Juventus Football Club SpA(a)(b)

    909,261       335,004  

Leonardo SpA

    429,612       4,024,002  

Maire Tecnimont SpA(b)

    236,126       655,741  

MARR SpA

    49,866       690,144  

Mediobanca Banca di Credito Finanziario SpA

    677,532       5,810,995  

Moncler SpA

    222,604       11,158,886  

Nexi SpA(a)(b)(c)

    550,185       4,996,802  

Piaggio & C SpA

    502,165       1,322,966  

Pirelli & C SpA(c)

    336,480       1,456,831  

Poste Italiane SpA(c)

    569,558       4,784,466  

Prysmian SpA

    295,476       9,395,219  

Recordati Industria Chimica e Farmaceutica SpA

    129,260       5,732,590  

Reply SpA

    20,155       2,653,333  

Saipem SpA(a)(b)

    1,352,456       1,125,099  

Salvatore Ferragamo SpA

    87,639       1,554,525  

Saras SpA(a)

    1,227,109       1,556,614  

Snam SpA

    2,202,567       11,051,451  

Stellantis NV

    2,190,421       31,454,998  

Tamburi Investment Partners SpA

    186,296       1,547,841  

Technogym SpA(c)

    157,684       1,110,884  

Telecom Italia SpA/Milano(a)

    9,246,431       2,051,408  

Tenaris SA

    520,080       7,278,017  

Terna - Rete Elettrica Nazionale

    1,521,584       11,648,948  

Tod’s SpA(a)

    15,488       550,097  

UniCredit SpA

    2,247,760       22,229,641  

Unipol Gruppo SpA

    387,403       1,625,041  
   

 

 

 
          380,132,475  
Japan — 14.8%            

77 Bank Ltd. (The)

    75,100       1,003,734  

ABC-Mart Inc.

    64,300       2,723,038  

Activia Properties Inc.

    549       1,721,375  

Adastria Co. Ltd.

    44,700       671,298  

ADEKA Corp.

    138,100       2,497,992  

Advance Residence Investment Corp.

    1,089       3,000,625  

Advantest Corp.

    199,300       11,853,762  

Aeon Co. Ltd.

    655,900       13,227,478  

Aeon Delight Co. Ltd.

    40,600       878,696  

AEON Financial Service Co. Ltd.

    135,500       1,483,452  

Aeon Mall Co. Ltd.

    103,400       1,319,312  

AEON REIT Investment Corp.

    1,798       2,108,858  

AGC Inc.

    199,100       7,257,837  

Ai Holdings Corp.

    86,000       1,088,682  

Aica Kogyo Co. Ltd.

    94,400       2,187,332  

Aiful Corp.

    649,600       1,904,821  

Ain Holdings Inc.

    31,600       1,821,303  

Air Water Inc.

    131,800       1,774,409  

Aisin Corp.

    128,100       3,804,388  

Ajinomoto Co. Inc.

    499,000       13,131,673  

Alfresa Holdings Corp.

    132,100       1,762,992  

Alps Alpine Co. Ltd.

    218,000       2,268,830  

Amada Co. Ltd.

    351,900       2,840,433  

Amano Corp.

    82,600       1,589,238  

ANA Holdings Inc.(a)

    119,000       2,221,572  

AnGes Inc.(a)(b)

    378,300       1,052,907  

Anicom Holdings Inc.

    229,900       1,180,463  

Anritsu Corp.

    135,500       1,656,157  
Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Aozora Bank Ltd.

    75,000     $ 1,567,833  

Arcs Co. Ltd.

    60,800       968,926  

Ariake Japan Co. Ltd.

    32,300       1,287,429  

As One Corp.

    46,100       2,187,310  

Asahi Group Holdings Ltd.

    457,400       15,902,124  

Asahi Holdings Inc.

    144,300       2,202,352  

Asahi Intecc Co. Ltd.

    175,900       3,254,154  

Asahi Kasei Corp.

    1,227,300       9,845,896  

Asics Corp.

    148,200       2,823,727  

ASKUL Corp.

    51,100       674,126  

Astellas Pharma Inc.

    1,981,300       31,029,901  

Atom Corp.(a)(b)

    252,000       1,547,141  

Autobacs Seven Co. Ltd.

    239,000       2,519,425  

Avex Inc.

    88,600       1,015,686  

Awa Bank Ltd. (The)

    43,600       659,430  

Azbil Corp.

    110,900       3,338,438  

Bandai Namco Holdings Inc.

    204,900       16,007,280  

Bank of Kyoto Ltd. (The)

    41,900       1,782,654  

BayCurrent Consulting Inc.

    15,100       4,724,253  

Benefit One Inc.(b)

    111,000       1,802,906  

Benesse Holdings Inc.

    62,700       1,129,982  

Bengo4.com Inc.(a)(b)

    22,900       660,458  

Bic Camera Inc.(b)

    139,300       1,211,176  

BIPROGY Inc.

    58,700       1,252,622  

BML Inc.

    59,200       1,750,900  

Bridgestone Corp.

    593,200       23,138,273  

Brother Industries Ltd.

    186,900       3,500,905  

Calbee Inc.

    100,900       2,165,306  

Canon Electronics Inc.

    64,300       804,856  

Canon Inc.

    1,022,200           24,183,022  

Canon Marketing Japan Inc.

    61,300       1,439,569  

Capcom Co. Ltd.

    170,300       4,733,919  

Casio Computer Co. Ltd.

    168,500       1,648,259  

Central Glass Co. Ltd.

    63,500       1,563,775  

Central Japan Railway Co.

    137,000       16,042,272  

Chiba Bank Ltd. (The)

    530,400       2,942,052  

Chiyoda Corp.(a)

    253,600       780,394  

Chubu Electric Power Co. Inc.

    587,000       6,261,770  

Chugai Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    687,700       19,319,408  

Chugoku Bank Ltd. (The)

    189,600       1,378,772  

Chugoku Electric Power Co. Inc. (The)

    246,100       1,608,084  

Citizen Watch Co. Ltd.

    319,900       1,402,444  

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc.

    115,175       1,313,110  

COLOPL Inc.

    78,100       393,681  

Colowide Co. Ltd.

    83,400       1,223,160  

Comforia Residential REIT Inc.

    1,217       3,073,870  

COMSYS Holdings Corp.

    78,500       1,577,085  

Concordia Financial Group Ltd.

    1,053,700       3,584,685  

Cosmo Energy Holdings Co. Ltd.

    91,300       2,769,161  

Cosmos Pharmaceutical Corp.

    15,700       1,687,944  

Create SD Holdings Co. Ltd.

    51,800       1,199,898  

Credit Saison Co. Ltd.

    139,200       1,777,519  

Curves Holdings Co. Ltd.

    148,200       806,593  

CyberAgent Inc.

    407,000       4,061,208  

CYBERDYNE Inc.(a)(b)

    357,200       942,995  

Dai Nippon Printing Co. Ltd.

    201,000       4,435,533  

Daicel Corp.

    271,700       1,728,369  

Daido Steel Co. Ltd.

    28,300       844,654  

Daifuku Co. Ltd.

    105,500       6,727,368  

Daiho Corp.

    65,500       2,104,857  
 

 

 

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iShares® Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Dai-ichi Life Holdings Inc.

    1,063,500     $     18,499,452  

Daiichi Sankyo Co. Ltd.

    1,850,200       49,057,503  

Daiichikosho Co. Ltd.

    53,900       1,528,880  

Daikin Industries Ltd.

    259,700       45,545,726  

Daio Paper Corp.

    96,800       1,036,483  

Daiseki Co. Ltd.

    91,360       2,715,859  

Daishi Hokuetsu Financial Group Inc.

    51,300       989,955  

Daito Trust Construction Co. Ltd.

    60,400       5,726,075  

Daiwa House Industry Co. Ltd.

    574,600       14,197,257  

Daiwa House REIT Investment Corp.

    2,148       5,169,796  

Daiwa Office Investment Corp.

    388       1,968,424  

Daiwa Securities Group Inc.

    1,470,800       6,789,543  

Daiwa Securities Living Investments Corp.

    3,991       3,769,386  

Daiwabo Holdings Co. Ltd.

    111,800       1,604,957  

DCM Holdings Co. Ltd.

    162,000       1,267,763  

Demae-Can Co. Ltd.(a)(b)

    112,900       542,132  

DeNA Co. Ltd.(b)

    117,400       1,734,131  

Denka Co. Ltd.

    66,500       1,724,252  

Denso Corp.

    437,000       23,901,742  

Dentsu Group Inc.

    202,000       7,056,174  

Descente Ltd.

    55,200       1,177,669  

Dexerials Corp.

    79,400       2,143,261  

DIC Corp.

    106,000       1,960,303  

Digital Arts Inc.

    26,900       1,331,599  

Digital Garage Inc.

    73,200       2,126,897  

Dip Corp.

    76,400       2,052,264  

Disco Corp.

    29,700       7,256,592  

DMG Mori Co. Ltd.

    152,600       2,049,450  

Doutor Nichires Holdings Co. Ltd.

    82,400       1,029,844  

Dowa Holdings Co. Ltd.

    49,000       1,777,069  

Duskin Co. Ltd.

    72,100       1,626,686  

DyDo Group Holdings Inc.

    31,800       1,214,782  

Earth Corp.

    34,100       1,368,653  

East Japan Railway Co.

    290,500       15,166,123  

Ebara Corp.

    90,500       3,545,255  

EDION Corp.

    135,300       1,275,618  

Eisai Co. Ltd.

    246,700       11,297,585  

Eizo Corp.

    32,900       920,215  

Electric Power Development Co. Ltd.

    149,700       2,525,846  

en Japan Inc.

    45,900       721,368  

ENEOS Holdings Inc.

    3,079,900       11,914,292  

eRex Co. Ltd.

    63,900       1,156,034  

Euglena Co. Ltd.(a)(b)

    321,000       2,255,456  

Exedy Corp.

    34,200       445,336  

EXEO Group Inc.

    81,900       1,372,308  

Ezaki Glico Co. Ltd.

    84,100       2,457,216  

Fancl Corp.

    96,300       1,835,534  

FANUC Corp.

    197,500       34,060,941  

Fast Retailing Co. Ltd.

    60,900       36,880,449  

FCC Co. Ltd.

    58,900       627,155  

Ferrotec Holdings Corp.

    70,900       1,328,585  

Financial Products Group Co. Ltd.

    134,400       1,049,212  

Food & Life Companies Ltd.

    109,100       2,126,073  

FP Corp.

    71,100       1,600,813  

Freee KK(a)(b)

    49,600       1,208,219  

Frontier Real Estate Investment Corp.

    606       2,470,025  

Fuji Co. Ltd./Ehime

    63,200       1,033,403  

Fuji Corp./Aichi

    110,200       1,707,783  

Fuji Electric Co. Ltd.

    120,400       5,437,972  

Fuji Oil Holdings Inc.

    67,400       1,150,241  
Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Fuji Seal International Inc.

    68,600     $ 794,898  

Fuji Soft Inc.

    36,200       2,202,912  

FUJIFILM Holdings Corp.

    369,300       21,095,163  

Fujikura Ltd.

    324,500       1,961,671  

Fujitsu General Ltd.

    102,900       2,193,986  

Fujitsu Ltd.

    198,900           26,665,001  

Fukuoka Financial Group Inc.

    149,300       2,646,299  

Fukuoka REIT Corp.

    1,415       1,836,237  

Fukuyama Transporting Co. Ltd.

    33,400       780,053  

Funai Soken Holdings Inc.

    67,100       1,182,895  

Furukawa Electric Co. Ltd.

    84,200       1,471,785  

Fuyo General Lease Co. Ltd.

    25,100       1,545,105  

Giken Ltd.

    29,000       720,171  

Global One Real Estate Investment Corp.

    2,309       1,905,934  

Glory Ltd.

    60,700       1,007,907  

GLP J-Reit

    4,357       5,730,126  

GMO internet Inc.

    116,900       2,296,192  

GMO Payment Gateway Inc.

    43,300       3,598,356  

GNI Group Ltd.(a)(b)

    93,700       1,320,181  

Goldwin Inc.

    25,300       1,578,491  

Gree Inc.

    195,700       1,247,807  

GS Yuasa Corp.

    98,200       1,792,945  

GungHo Online Entertainment Inc.(b)

    80,410       1,568,978  

Gunma Bank Ltd. (The)

    636,600       1,826,635  

Gunze Ltd.

    20,400       594,487  

H.U. Group Holdings Inc.

    71,000       1,701,507  

H2O Retailing Corp.

    138,500       1,041,581  

Hachijuni Bank Ltd. (The)

    579,600       2,157,759  

Hakuhodo DY Holdings Inc.

    194,000       1,995,416  

Hamamatsu Photonics KK

    137,500       6,248,120  

Hankyu Hanshin Holdings Inc.

    219,100       6,355,374  

Hankyu Hanshin REIT Inc.

    1,595       1,838,772  

Hanwa Co. Ltd.

    40,300       881,393  

Harmonic Drive Systems Inc.(b)

    59,000       2,249,483  

Haseko Corp.

    214,000       2,605,324  

Hazama Ando Corp.

    226,800       1,526,762  

Heiwa Corp.

    79,800       1,245,687  

Heiwa Real Estate Co. Ltd.

    61,400       1,848,568  

Heiwa Real Estate REIT Inc.

    1,923       2,152,595  

Hikari Tsushin Inc.

    18,000       1,983,388  

Hino Motors Ltd.

    341,700       1,775,888  

Hirata Corp.

    15,400       552,144  

Hirogin Holdings Inc.

    379,000       1,751,061  

Hirose Electric Co. Ltd.

    33,405       4,799,144  

HIS Co. Ltd.(a)(b)

    108,800       1,650,736  

Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co. Inc.

    65,800       1,716,098  

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd.

    91,000       2,007,630  

Hitachi Ltd.

    1,011,300       51,200,142  

Hitachi Metals Ltd.(a)

    177,200       2,724,778  

Hitachi Transport System Ltd.

    52,700       3,432,518  

Hitachi Zosen Corp.

    357,500       2,237,264  

Hogy Medical Co. Ltd.

    55,200       1,455,275  

Hokkaido Electric Power Co. Inc.

    225,700       866,920  

Hokkoku Financial Holdings Inc.

    32,600       1,135,007  

Hokuetsu Corp.

    164,100       865,301  

Hokuhoku Financial Group Inc.

    144,300       932,442  

Hokuriku Electric Power Co.

    199,300       812,176  

Hokuto Corp.

    151,400       2,196,937  

Honda Motor Co. Ltd.

    1,717,900       44,024,928  

Horiba Ltd.

    28,600       1,409,725  
 

 

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Hoshino Resorts REIT Inc.

    598     $ 2,929,018  

Hoshizaki Corp.

    88,000       2,625,217  

House Foods Group Inc.

    65,300       1,404,047  

Hoya Corp.

    382,400           38,313,281  

Hulic Co. Ltd.

    373,400       2,994,702  

Hulic Reit Inc.

    2,311       2,893,401  

Hyakugo Bank Ltd. (The)

    566,500       1,391,183  

Ibiden Co. Ltd.

    104,600       3,086,907  

Ichigo Inc.

    334,900       756,399  

Ichigo Office REIT Investment Corp.

    2,276       1,463,622  

Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd.

    216,755       5,636,671  

IHI Corp.

    125,800       3,317,057  

Iida Group Holdings Co. Ltd.

    109,300       1,789,505  

Inaba Denki Sangyo Co. Ltd.

    114,400       2,385,268  

Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment Corp.

    1,746       2,427,663  

Infocom Corp.

    119,800       1,925,325  

Infomart Corp.

    351,300       1,240,006  

INFRONEER Holdings Inc.

    228,076       1,674,200  

Inpex Corp.

    1,048,300       12,015,376  

Insource Co. Ltd.

    74,900       1,584,891  

Internet Initiative Japan Inc.

    81,800       3,321,391  

Invincible Investment Corp.

    6,773       2,130,666  

IR Japan Holdings Ltd.

    21,300       358,601  

Iriso Electronics Co. Ltd.

    32,400       729,252  

Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd.

    243,900       1,952,674  

Isuzu Motors Ltd.

    606,900       6,656,844  

Ito En Ltd.

    48,900       2,304,232  

ITOCHU Corp.

    1,249,000       36,357,966  

Itochu Techno-Solutions Corp.

    68,200       1,827,739  

Itoham Yonekyu Holdings Inc.

    227,300       1,139,131  

Iwatani Corp.

    47,900       2,007,811  

Iyo Bank Ltd. (The)

    323,000       1,566,978  

Izumi Co. Ltd.

    37,400       876,658  

J Front Retailing Co. Ltd.

    208,100       1,751,893  

Jaccs Co. Ltd.

    73,100       2,090,736  

JAFCO Group Co. Ltd.

    119,100       1,619,726  

Japan Airlines Co. Ltd.(a)

    114,900       1,990,437  

Japan Airport Terminal Co. Ltd.(a)

    47,400       1,858,007  

Japan Aviation Electronics Industry Ltd.

    71,500       1,221,327  

Japan Display Inc.(a)(b)

    995,800       478,218  

Japan Elevator Service Holdings Co. Ltd.

    152,200       1,821,468  

Japan Excellent Inc.

    1,927       1,833,208  

Japan Exchange Group Inc.

    532,600       8,468,729  

Japan Hotel REIT Investment Corp.

    4,880       2,532,501  

Japan Lifeline Co. Ltd.

    106,300       793,117  

Japan Logistics Fund Inc.

    786       1,888,814  

Japan Material Co. Ltd.

    164,200       2,436,373  

Japan Metropolitan Fund Invest

    7,402       6,031,822  

Japan Petroleum Exploration Co. Ltd.

    61,900       1,633,313  

Japan Post Bank Co. Ltd.(b)

    396,900       3,175,065  

Japan Post Holdings Co. Ltd.

    2,580,700       18,580,604  

Japan Post Insurance Co. Ltd.

    170,500       2,756,619  

Japan Prime Realty Investment Corp.

    705       2,152,850  

Japan Real Estate Investment Corp.

    1,257       6,070,004  

Japan Securities Finance Co. Ltd.

    224,600       1,393,324  

Japan Steel Works Ltd. (The)

    103,600       2,399,962  

Japan Tobacco Inc.

    1,202,000       21,582,645  

JCR Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd.

    126,700       2,353,962  

Jeol Ltd.

    43,100       1,959,550  

JFE Holdings Inc.

    502,300       5,663,356  
Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

JGC Holdings Corp.

    180,100     $ 2,214,943  

JINS Holdings Inc.

    31,700       907,709  

JMDC Inc.

    54,200       2,697,083  

JSR Corp.

    207,300       5,741,784  

JTEKT Corp.

    377,200       2,796,911  

Juroku Financial Group Inc.

    51,900       974,153  

Justsystems Corp.

    54,800       1,691,854  

Kadokawa Corp.

    111,436       2,706,138  

Kagome Co. Ltd.

    93,600       2,213,892  

Kajima Corp.

    385,400       4,399,611  

Kakaku.com Inc.

    116,200       2,275,967  

Kaken Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    65,000       1,897,841  

Kamigumi Co. Ltd.

    73,000       1,484,412  

Kanamoto Co. Ltd.

    68,900       1,060,848  

Kandenko Co. Ltd.

    131,200       814,513  

Kaneka Corp.

    64,300       1,742,214  

Kanematsu Corp.

    113,600       1,184,199  

Kansai Electric Power Co. Inc. (The)

    638,300       6,471,550  

Kansai Paint Co. Ltd.

    153,900       2,213,102  

Kao Corp.

    476,700           20,733,777  

Katitas Co. Ltd.

    76,000       1,913,317  

Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd.

    124,800       2,451,137  

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd.

    52,300       3,856,580  

KDDI Corp.

    1,699,600       54,493,116  

Keihan Holdings Co. Ltd.

    71,500       1,783,929  

Keikyu Corp.

    160,100       1,778,181  

Keio Corp.

    84,000       3,216,368  

Keisei Electric Railway Co. Ltd.

    109,000       2,988,435  

Keiyo Bank Ltd. (The)

    190,000       677,753  

Kenedix Office Investment Corp.

    363       1,951,161  

Kenedix Residential Next Investment Corp.

    1,867       3,138,608  

Kenedix Retail REIT Corp.

    1,500       3,215,652  

Kewpie Corp.

    75,500       1,311,519  

Keyence Corp.

    203,000       80,457,446  

KH Neochem Co. Ltd.

    62,700       1,197,325  

Kikkoman Corp.

    146,400       8,680,746  

Kinden Corp.

    73,100       863,040  

Kintetsu Group Holdings Co. Ltd.

    164,200       5,426,307  

Kirin Holdings Co. Ltd.

    841,700       13,844,576  

Kisoji Co. Ltd.

    103,900       1,778,517  

Kissei Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    89,500       1,897,509  

Kiyo Bank Ltd. (The)

    84,200       924,804  

Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    42,000       2,798,036  

Kobe Bussan Co. Ltd.

    140,800       4,013,525  

Kobe Steel Ltd.

    466,200       2,167,295  

Koei Tecmo Holdings Co. Ltd.

    65,030       2,270,219  

Koito Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    88,600       2,912,432  

Kokuyo Co. Ltd.

    155,500       2,073,468  

Komatsu Ltd.

    901,300       20,836,588  

KOMEDA Holdings Co. Ltd.

    109,700       1,880,163  

Komeri Co. Ltd.

    45,800       921,528  

Konami Group Corp.

    88,700       5,242,651  

Konica Minolta Inc.

    569,400       2,019,600  

Kose Corp.

    29,600       2,642,152  

Koshidaka Holdings Co. Ltd.

    165,500       930,380  

Kotobuki Spirits Co. Ltd.(b)

    37,600       2,055,247  

K’s Holdings Corp.

    150,800       1,522,727  

Kubota Corp.

    1,064,400       17,672,594  

Kumagai Gumi Co. Ltd.

    45,100       959,575  

Kumiai Chemical Industry Co. Ltd.

    125,200       936,509  
 

 

 

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iShares® Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)      

Kura Sushi Inc.(b)

    60,600     $ 1,471,060  

Kuraray Co. Ltd.

    211,900       1,705,593  

Kureha Corp.

    37,300       2,836,811  

Kurita Water Industries Ltd.

    91,900       3,727,423  

Kusuri no Aoki Holdings Co. Ltd.

    22,200       923,688  

KYB Corp.

    35,700       830,143  

Kyocera Corp.

    325,500           18,094,176  

KYORIN Holdings Inc.

    128,700       1,748,336  

Kyoritsu Maintenance Co. Ltd.

    36,400       1,402,024  

Kyowa Kirin Co. Ltd.

    269,500       6,353,523  

Kyudenko Corp.

    52,600       1,144,917  

Kyushu Electric Power Co. Inc.

    296,800       1,940,045  

Kyushu Financial Group Inc.

    565,400       1,670,989  

Kyushu Railway Co.

    91,600       1,920,460  

LaSalle Logiport REIT

    1,972       2,598,944  

Lasertec Corp.

    80,600       11,539,507  

Lawson Inc.

    31,600       1,120,582  

Leopalace21 Corp.(a)

    389,000       815,617  

Lintec Corp.

    98,600       1,733,445  

Lion Corp.

    166,100       1,912,380  

Lixil Corp.

    255,300       5,283,494  

M&A Capital Partners Co. Ltd.(a)

    35,400       992,145  

M3 Inc.

    447,800       15,601,312  

Mabuchi Motor Co. Ltd.

    69,500       1,991,890  

Macnica Holdings Inc.

    100,700       2,055,387  

Makino Milling Machine Co. Ltd.

    34,700       1,181,362  

Makita Corp.

    219,100       5,354,465  

Management Solutions Co. Ltd.(a)(b)

    23,000       535,915  

Mandom Corp.

    48,100       587,233  

Mani Inc.

    124,800       1,477,829  

Marubeni Corp.

    1,661,700       15,457,576  

Maruha Nichiro Corp.

    79,600       1,485,425  

Marui Group Co. Ltd.

    160,500       2,929,779  

Maruichi Steel Tube Ltd.

    74,100       1,640,145  

Maruwa Co. Ltd./Aichi

    26,100       3,354,018  

Matsui Securities Co. Ltd.

    181,200       1,095,069  

MatsukiyoCocokara & Co.

    111,730       4,218,445  

Maxell Ltd.

    121,000       1,265,624  

Mazda Motor Corp.

    540,700       4,557,869  

McDonald’s Holdings Co. Japan Ltd.

    75,400       2,830,172  

MCJ Co. Ltd.

    163,500       1,159,832  

Mebuki Financial Group Inc.

    1,054,750       2,128,001  

Medipal Holdings Corp.

    129,200       1,949,292  

Megachips Corp.

    63,300       1,585,815  

Megmilk Snow Brand Co. Ltd.

    61,200       852,090  

Meidensha Corp.

    61,400       950,317  

MEIJI Holdings Co. Ltd.

    102,300       5,341,084  

Meiko Electronics Co. Ltd.

    64,600       1,557,298  

Meitec Corp.

    163,200       3,076,571  

Menicon Co. Ltd.

    102,600       2,587,170  

Mercari Inc.(a)(b)

    109,400       1,886,375  

Milbon Co. Ltd.

    66,100       2,665,822  

MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc.

    374,072       6,728,853  

Mirai Corp.

    5,299       2,015,269  

MIRAIT One Corp.

    166,700       2,082,122  

MISUMI Group Inc.

    283,800       7,060,462  

Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp.

    1,214,700       6,830,898  

Mitsubishi Corp.

    1,326,400       39,419,649  

Mitsubishi Electric Corp.

    2,038,000       21,509,514  

Mitsubishi Estate Co. Ltd.

    1,190,300       17,677,868  
Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Mitsubishi Estate Logistics REIT Investment Corp.

    1,205     $ 4,320,058  

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co. Inc.

    122,800       1,784,975  

Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc.

    557,290       2,700,572  

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.

    330,600       12,275,991  

Mitsubishi Logistics Corp.

    73,600       1,974,849  

Mitsubishi Materials Corp.

    99,800       1,509,903  

Mitsubishi Motors Corp.(a)

    750,100       2,613,570  

Mitsubishi Pencil Co. Ltd.

    61,700       657,403  

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc.

    12,612,100           71,062,773  

Mitsui & Co. Ltd.

    1,519,100       33,514,783  

Mitsui Chemicals Inc.

    164,500       3,465,066  

Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd.

    913,900       20,425,129  

Mitsui Fudosan Logistics Park Inc.

    640       2,513,620  

Mitsui High-Tec Inc.

    25,800       1,733,031  

Mitsui Mining & Smelting Co. Ltd.

    104,600       2,504,999  

Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd.

    361,700       9,918,140  

Miura Co. Ltd.

    76,100       1,834,663  

Mixi Inc.

    60,000       1,056,204  

Mizuho Financial Group Inc.

    2,542,450       30,322,208  

Mizuho Leasing Co. Ltd.

    53,100       1,321,995  

Mochida Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    68,200       1,674,306  

Monex Group Inc.

    250,300       883,151  

Money Forward Inc.(a)

    57,200       1,483,038  

MonotaRO Co. Ltd.

    243,700       4,351,345  

Mori Hills REIT Investment Corp.

    1,448       1,664,077  

Mori Trust Sogo REIT Inc.

    1,414       1,563,319  

Morinaga & Co. Ltd./Japan

    52,100       1,637,369  

Morinaga Milk Industry Co. Ltd.

    43,500       1,603,970  

MOS Food Services Inc.

    66,300       1,705,113  

MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings Inc.

    464,800       15,074,085  

Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    593,100       34,643,383  

Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co. Ltd.

    114,200       1,228,389  

Musashino Bank Ltd. (The)

    55,800       742,909  

Nabtesco Corp.

    97,700       2,341,493  

Nachi-Fujikoshi Corp.

    21,300       593,356  

Nagase & Co. Ltd.

    142,600       2,144,932  

Nagoya Railroad Co. Ltd.

    129,000       2,079,488  

Nakanishi Inc.

    119,400       2,247,118  

Nankai Electric Railway Co. Ltd.

    65,100       1,286,074  

Nanto Bank Ltd. (The)

    40,300       613,431  

NEC Corp.

    240,200       8,866,846  

NEC Networks & System Integration Corp.

    124,700       1,721,271  

NET One Systems Co. Ltd.

    77,000       1,793,294  

Nexon Co. Ltd.

    515,300       11,698,393  

Nextage Co. Ltd.

    100,600       2,225,179  

NGK Insulators Ltd.

    216,700       3,169,503  

NGK Spark Plug Co. Ltd.

    103,400       2,024,825  

NH Foods Ltd.

    56,100       1,699,643  

NHK Spring Co. Ltd.

    225,300       1,535,360  

Nichias Corp.

    103,700       1,850,508  

Nichiha Corp.

    43,200       892,461  

Nichi-Iko Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.(a)

    131,300       354,814  

Nichirei Corp.

    72,200       1,288,293  

Nidec Corp.

    461,800       32,092,350  

Nifco Inc./Japan

    78,500       1,905,060  

Nihon Kohden Corp.

    85,800       1,919,704  

Nihon M&A Center Holdings Inc.

    300,100       4,015,949  

Nihon Parkerizing Co. Ltd.

    132,300       953,216  

Nikkon Holdings Co. Ltd.

    93,500       1,719,495  

Nikon Corp.

    266,100       3,064,553  
 

 

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Nintendo Co. Ltd.

    115,200     $ 51,514,335  

Nippn Corp., New

    159,200       1,919,795  

Nippon Accommodations Fund Inc.

    321       1,677,337  

Nippon Building Fund Inc.

    1,516       8,041,996  

Nippon Carbon Co. Ltd.

    54,200       1,665,301  

Nippon Electric Glass Co. Ltd.

    88,200       1,756,051  

Nippon Express Holdings Inc.

    69,400       4,147,025  

Nippon Gas Co. Ltd.

    163,700       2,457,871  

Nippon Kayaku Co. Ltd.

    204,700       1,723,150  

Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co. Ltd.

    83,690       1,000,878  

Nippon Paint Holdings Co. Ltd.

    862,300       6,591,571  

Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd.

    86,400       626,585  

Nippon Prologis REIT Inc.

    2,006       5,216,615  

NIPPON REIT Investment Corp.

    789       2,223,414  

Nippon Sanso Holdings Corp.

    140,600       2,370,892  

Nippon Shinyaku Co. Ltd.

    38,600       2,389,015  

Nippon Shokubai Co. Ltd.

    30,500       1,193,803  

Nippon Soda Co. Ltd.

    47,700       1,508,036  

Nippon Steel Corp.

    841,717       12,524,942  

Nippon Steel Trading Corp.

    25,000       971,925  

Nippon Suisan Kaisha Ltd.

    500,300       2,252,367  

Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.

    1,255,900           35,875,183  

Nippon Yusen KK

    170,000       13,353,723  

Nipro Corp.

    174,100       1,526,799  

Nishimatsu Construction Co. Ltd.

    73,900       2,213,522  

Nishimatsuya Chain Co. Ltd.

    101,200       1,249,324  

Nishi-Nippon Financial Holdings Inc.

    191,100       1,066,199  

Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co. Ltd.

    77,400       1,708,125  

Nishio Rent All Co. Ltd.

    47,700       1,031,405  

Nissan Chemical Corp.

    111,900       5,721,797  

Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.

    2,356,100       8,959,921  

Nissan Shatai Co. Ltd.

    68,900       337,611  

Nissha Co. Ltd.

    71,700       844,142  

Nisshin Oillio Group Ltd. (The)

    54,900       1,336,921  

Nisshin Seifun Group Inc.

    152,100       1,872,266  

Nisshinbo Holdings Inc.

    229,800       1,830,424  

Nissin Foods Holdings Co. Ltd.

    54,700       3,961,706  

Nitori Holdings Co. Ltd.

    79,700       8,432,146  

Nitto Boseki Co. Ltd.

    32,200       585,816  

Nitto Denko Corp.

    138,700       8,931,623  

Nitto Kogyo Corp.

    62,000       1,207,348  

Noevir Holdings Co. Ltd.

    52,100       2,314,111  

NOF Corp.

    67,600       2,674,730  

Nojima Corp.

    57,900       1,270,041  

NOK Corp.

    80,400       721,956  

Nomura Co. Ltd.

    132,200       877,445  

Nomura Holdings Inc.

    2,721,800       10,385,059  

Nomura Real Estate Holdings Inc.

    84,300       2,045,064  

Nomura Real Estate Master Fund Inc.

    4,477       5,608,742  

Nomura Research Institute Ltd.

    357,720       10,747,447  

Noritz Corp.

    63,700       713,506  

North Pacific Bank Ltd.

    653,600       1,124,545  

NS Solutions Corp.

    59,400       1,747,848  

NSD Co. Ltd.

    148,700       2,793,257  

NSK Ltd.

    259,200       1,451,546  

NTN Corp.(a)

    579,300       1,075,317  

NTT Data Corp.

    606,300       9,176,350  

NTT UD REIT Investment Corp.

    2,600       2,978,790  

Obayashi Corp.

    660,600       4,858,341  

Obic Co. Ltd.

    71,800       11,478,640  
Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Odakyu Electric Railway Co. Ltd.

    234,600     $ 3,364,730  

Ogaki Kyoritsu Bank Ltd. (The)

    54,100       708,804  

Ohsho Food Service Corp.

    36,900       1,933,538  

Oiles Corp.

    89,100       1,071,036  

Oisix ra daichi Inc.(a)(b)

    51,900       697,630  

Oji Holdings Corp.

    595,700       2,483,565  

Okamoto Industries Inc.

    21,700       643,947  

Okamura Corp.

    148,400       1,481,030  

Okasan Securities Group Inc.

    319,200       815,643  

Oki Electric Industry Co. Ltd.

    122,500       707,765  

Okinawa Electric Power Co. Inc. (The)

    84,532       857,302  

OKUMA Corp.

    26,600       1,045,155  

Okumura Corp.

    49,500       1,100,401  

Olympus Corp.

    1,257,400       26,911,070  

Omron Corp.

    181,600       10,156,524  

One REIT Inc.

    732       1,521,635  

Ono Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    380,800       10,707,676  

Open House Group Co. Ltd.

    82,800       3,612,167  

Optex Group Co. Ltd.

    89,200       1,387,981  

Optorun Co. Ltd.

    70,300       997,546  

Oracle Corp. Japan

    33,600       2,095,572  

Orient Corp.

    1,194,200       1,213,962  

Oriental Land Co. Ltd./Japan

    205,600       31,215,981  

ORIX Corp.

    1,255,600       22,377,076  

Orix JREIT Inc.

    2,382       3,417,374  

Osaka Gas Co. Ltd.

    333,800       6,001,089  

OSG Corp.

    109,500       1,502,845  

Otsuka Corp.

    93,600       2,918,980  

Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd.

    378,500           13,521,137  

Outsourcing Inc.

    187,400       1,685,795  

Paltac Corp.

    28,800       902,838  

Pan Pacific International Holdings Corp.

    393,300       6,123,866  

Panasonic Holdings Corp.

    2,323,700       19,184,782  

Paramount Bed Holdings Co. Ltd.

    80,800       1,497,851  

Park24 Co. Ltd.(a)

    119,700       1,681,989  

Penta-Ocean Construction Co. Ltd.

    305,700       1,680,269  

PeptiDream Inc.(a)

    117,100       1,466,337  

Persol Holdings Co. Ltd.

    171,200       3,544,144  

Pigeon Corp.

    95,000       1,383,952  

Pilot Corp.

    47,000       1,796,331  

PKSHA Technology Inc.(a)(b)

    59,000       1,016,125  

Pola Orbis Holdings Inc.

    102,800       1,260,075  

Prestige International Inc.

    162,400       845,267  

Raito Kogyo Co. Ltd.

    91,700       1,352,815  

Raksul Inc.(a)(b)

    47,500       788,636  

Rakus Co. Ltd.(b)

    112,300       1,588,714  

Rakuten Group Inc.

    884,100       4,382,959  

Recruit Holdings Co. Ltd.

    1,521,500       56,863,067  

Relia Inc.

    75,500       629,746  

Relo Group Inc.

    114,600       1,902,931  

Renesas Electronics Corp.(a)

    1,308,300       12,461,358  

Rengo Co. Ltd.

    201,400       1,177,817  

RENOVA Inc.(a)

    75,600       1,429,393  

Resona Holdings Inc.

    2,151,400       8,360,872  

Resorttrust Inc.

    114,500       1,882,437  

Ricoh Co. Ltd.

    618,700       4,976,241  

Ricoh Leasing Co. Ltd.

    31,000       833,054  

Rinnai Corp.

    33,000       2,508,939  

Riso Kyoiku Co. Ltd.

    289,200       677,542  

Rohm Co. Ltd.

    88,000       6,530,534  
 

 

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments  (continued)

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iShares® Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)      

Rohto Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    83,400     $ 2,499,813  

Rorze Corp.

    24,200       1,557,109  

Round One Corp.

    132,600       1,494,443  

Royal Holdings Co. Ltd.

    60,100       974,257  

Ryohin Keikaku Co. Ltd.

    237,800       2,360,346  

Ryosan Co. Ltd.

    29,800       501,959  

Saizeriya Co. Ltd.

    52,300       1,063,211  

Sakai Moving Service Co. Ltd.

    23,700       880,699  

Sakata Seed Corp.

    109,100       3,965,986  

SAMTY Co. Ltd.

    114,400       1,773,059  

Sangetsu Corp.

    149,400       1,799,894  

San-in Godo Bank Ltd. (The)

    189,800       964,453  

Sanken Electric Co. Ltd.

    65,500       2,525,039  

Sankyo Co. Ltd.

    102,000       3,207,958  

Sankyu Inc.

    40,600       1,346,328  

Sanrio Co. Ltd.

    104,300       2,404,517  

Santen Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    312,300       2,529,676  

Sanwa Holdings Corp.

    161,500       1,744,625  

Sapporo Holdings Ltd.

    118,000       2,642,275  

Sato Holdings Corp.

    52,700       788,821  

Sawai Group Holdings Co. Ltd.

    45,000       1,459,804  

SBI Holdings Inc/Japan

    223,900       4,542,355  

SCREEN Holdings Co. Ltd.

    36,100       2,612,529  

SCSK Corp.

    119,700       2,107,946  

Secom Co. Ltd.

    216,400       14,453,370  

Sega Sammy Holdings Inc.

    162,500       2,790,665  

Seibu Holdings Inc.

    151,400       1,530,429  

Seiko Epson Corp.

    248,000       3,725,623  

Seiko Holdings Corp.

    34,300       757,136  

Seino Holdings Co. Ltd.

    117,400       973,776  

Seiren Co. Ltd.

    83,300       1,272,368  

Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd.

    388,700       5,468,799  

Sekisui House Ltd.

    615,300       10,897,822  

Sekisui House Reit Inc.

    5,124       3,209,600  

Seria Co. Ltd.

    82,800       1,649,283  

Seven & i Holdings Co. Ltd.

    775,800           31,621,769  

Seven Bank Ltd.

    595,300       1,181,329  

SG Holdings Co. Ltd.

    308,600       5,889,487  

Sharp Corp./Japan(b)

    180,500       1,452,844  

Shibaura Machine Co. Ltd.

    56,900       1,217,963  

SHIFT Inc.(a)

    15,900       2,498,910  

Shiga Bank Ltd. (The)

    59,200       1,205,102  

Shikoku Electric Power Co. Inc.

    243,700       1,439,696  

Shima Seiki Manufacturing Ltd.

    65,300       1,094,521  

Shimadzu Corp.

    256,600       9,129,553  

Shimamura Co. Ltd.

    21,700       2,080,889  

Shimano Inc.

    77,000       12,862,558  

Shimizu Corp.

    450,900       2,555,990  

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd.

    388,200       49,726,181  

Shinko Electric Industries Co. Ltd.

    79,600       2,049,991  

Shinmaywa Industries Ltd.

    106,400       851,423  

Shinsei Bank Ltd.

    147,800       2,235,665  

Shionogi & Co. Ltd.

    272,000       13,951,273  

Ship Healthcare Holdings Inc.

    117,400       2,243,631  

Shiseido Co. Ltd.

    408,800       16,815,259  

Shizuoka Bank Ltd. (The)

    345,300       2,089,554  

SHO-BOND Holdings Co. Ltd.

    84,800       3,751,933  

Shochiku Co. Ltd.(a)

    13,200       1,270,156  

Shoei Foods Corp.

    46,800       1,390,528  

Showa Denko KK

    169,500       2,842,607  
Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

SKY Perfect JSAT Holdings Inc.

    261,900     $ 1,097,265  

Skylark Holdings Co. Ltd.(a)

    153,000       1,825,523  

SMC Corp.

    59,000       29,077,340  

SMS Co. Ltd.

    84,000       2,019,330  

Snow Peak Inc.(b)

    45,100       905,832  

SoftBank Corp.

    3,003,700       34,729,535  

SoftBank Group Corp.

    1,267,000       53,222,583  

Sohgo Security Services Co. Ltd.

    47,000       1,317,124  

Sojitz Corp.

    189,320       2,877,016  

Sompo Holdings Inc.

    310,400       13,853,526  

Sony Group Corp.

    1,323,600       112,278,220  

Sosei Group Corp.(a)

    169,800       1,833,126  

Sotetsu Holdings Inc.

    82,600       1,460,429  

Square Enix Holdings Co. Ltd.

    78,800       3,656,303  

Stanley Electric Co. Ltd.

    108,300       1,903,084  

Star Micronics Co. Ltd.

    118,700       1,538,163  

Subaru Corp.

    639,400       11,126,138  

Sugi Holdings Co. Ltd.

    35,500       1,601,544  

SUMCO Corp.

    314,500       4,400,711  

Sumitomo Bakelite Co. Ltd.

    68,700       2,223,565  

Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd.

    1,471,000       5,780,927  

Sumitomo Corp.

    1,157,400       16,272,988  

Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.

    716,000       7,982,532  

Sumitomo Forestry Co. Ltd.

    123,400       1,915,972  

Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd.

    83,300       1,905,891  

Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd.

    238,300       7,493,058  

Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co. Ltd.

    227,080       771,790  

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc.

    1,368,500           42,932,705  

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc.

    322,100       10,580,742  

Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co. Ltd.

    37,500       990,873  

Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd.

    157,300       1,231,890  

Sumitomo Realty & Development Co. Ltd.

    298,100       8,231,454  

Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd.

    296,100       2,669,750  

Sumitomo Warehouse Co. Ltd. (The)

    135,700       2,141,612  

Sundrug Co. Ltd.

    52,500       1,231,503  

Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd.

    114,300       4,509,985  

Suruga Bank Ltd.

    190,400       533,651  

Suzuken Co. Ltd.

    39,400       1,088,974  

Suzuki Motor Corp.

    364,300       11,941,510  

Sysmex Corp.

    167,600       11,733,982  

Systena Corp.

    459,500       1,575,753  

T Hasegawa Co. Ltd.

    80,900       1,854,957  

T&D Holdings Inc.

    545,300       6,171,727  

Tadano Ltd.(b)

    125,400       911,311  

Taiheiyo Cement Corp.

    73,000       1,095,224  

Taikisha Ltd.

    38,200       945,537  

Taisei Corp.

    194,500       6,205,873  

Taisho Pharmaceutical Holdings Co. Ltd.

    35,000       1,393,625  

Taiyo Holdings Co. Ltd.

    106,200       2,290,250  

Taiyo Yuden Co. Ltd.

    118,900       4,225,710  

Takara Bio Inc.

    156,100       2,522,739  

Takara Holdings Inc.

    334,200       2,703,673  

Takasago Thermal Engineering Co. Ltd.

    94,600       1,203,234  

Takashimaya Co. Ltd.

    227,800       2,447,200  

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    1,579,583       46,345,268  

Takeuchi Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    77,300       1,493,818  

Takuma Co. Ltd.

    111,800       1,182,811  

Tamron Co. Ltd.

    55,000       1,188,812  

TDK Corp.

    395,500       12,456,133  

TechnoPro Holdings Inc.

    107,400       2,495,841  
 

 

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)      

Teijin Ltd.

    130,700     $ 1,384,889  

Terumo Corp.

    658,200       22,473,312  

THK Co. Ltd.

    101,200       2,147,012  

TIS Inc.

    205,700       5,832,443  

Toagosei Co. Ltd.

    146,700       1,138,983  

Tobu Railway Co. Ltd.

    149,000       3,537,987  

Toda Corp.

    265,100       1,421,955  

Toei Animation Co. Ltd.

    9,000       746,074  

Toei Co. Ltd.

    12,400       1,778,654  

Toho Bank Ltd. (The)

    449,600       723,536  

Toho Co. Ltd./Tokyo

    93,400       3,708,984  

Toho Gas Co. Ltd.

    76,200       1,834,425  

Toho Holdings Co. Ltd.

    62,300       954,050  

Toho Titanium Co. Ltd.

    103,400       1,742,578  

Tohoku Electric Power Co. Inc.

    441,800       2,446,056  

Tokai Carbon Co. Ltd.

    228,300       1,845,730  

Tokai Rika Co. Ltd.

    71,800       790,186  

Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings Inc.

    759,900       2,152,059  

Tokio Marine Holdings Inc.

    653,500       38,255,837  

Tokuyama Corp.

    62,400       843,609  

Tokyo Century Corp.

    37,600       1,329,727  

Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings Inc.(a)

    1,597,700       6,287,531  

Tokyo Electron Ltd.

    155,800       53,625,339  

Tokyo Gas Co. Ltd.

    380,000       7,463,545  

Tokyo Ohka Kogyo Co. Ltd.

    39,800       2,063,631  

Tokyo Seimitsu Co. Ltd.

    90,500       3,144,150  

Tokyo Steel Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    159,500       1,640,688  

Tokyo Tatemono Co. Ltd.

    141,600       2,085,381  

Tokyotokeiba Co. Ltd.

    28,500       882,807  

Tokyu Construction Co. Ltd.

    160,000       758,933  

Tokyu Corp.

    498,500       6,112,396  

Tokyu Fudosan Holdings Corp.

    492,100       2,666,664  

Tokyu REIT Inc.

    1,748       2,555,525  

TOMONY Holdings Inc.

    222,900       527,518  

Tomy Co. Ltd.

    194,100       2,151,021  

Topcon Corp.

    182,300       2,576,581  

Toppan Inc.

    244,000       4,151,770  

Toray Industries Inc.

    1,337,000       7,323,200  

Toridoll Holdings Corp.(b)

    114,300       2,220,346  

Toshiba Corp.

    401,700       16,295,974  

Toshiba TEC Corp.

    45,600       1,505,394  

Tosho Co. Ltd.(b)

    37,800       392,958  

Tosoh Corp.

    225,700       2,942,044  

Totetsu Kogyo Co. Ltd.

    50,400       901,988  

TOTO Ltd.

    127,200       4,332,668  

Towa Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    74,400       1,415,499  

Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co. Ltd.

    74,600       1,087,286  

Toyo Seikan Group Holdings Ltd.

    157,600       1,814,858  

Toyo Suisan Kaisha Ltd.

    66,000       2,804,200  

Toyo Tire Corp.

    131,400       1,766,028  

Toyobo Co. Ltd.(b)

    106,700       829,325  

Toyoda Gosei Co. Ltd.

    68,800       1,085,746  

Toyota Boshoku Corp.

    84,300       1,246,576  

Toyota Industries Corp.

    143,400       8,731,547  

Toyota Motor Corp.

    11,193,800           181,686,834  

Toyota Tsusho Corp.

    214,200       7,310,526  

Trend Micro Inc/Japan

    132,800       7,717,566  

Tri Chemical Laboratories Inc.

    80,200       1,365,883  

Trusco Nakayama Corp.

    68,300       972,001  

TS Tech Co. Ltd.

    124,100       1,415,101  
Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Tsubakimoto Chain Co.

    39,100     $ 930,637  

Tsumura & Co.

    88,800       2,083,499  

Tsuruha Holdings Inc.

    30,800       1,754,783  

UACJ Corp.(b)

    39,500       670,158  

UBE Corp.

    104,200       1,631,507  

Ulvac Inc.

    45,300       1,710,614  

Unicharm Corp.

    395,600       14,329,517  

United Arrows Ltd.

    43,500       576,194  

United Urban Investment Corp.

    2,486       2,709,999  

Universal Entertainment Corp.(a)

    39,100       425,497  

Ushio Inc.

    172,000       2,378,098  

USS Co. Ltd.

    194,300       3,812,655  

UT Group Co. Ltd.

    51,200       997,090  

Valor Holdings Co. Ltd.

    53,200       750,147  

Vector Inc.

    110,900       1,012,227  

Vision Inc./Tokyo Japan(a)(b)

    121,500       1,065,849  

Wacom Co. Ltd.

    348,300       2,285,151  

Welcia Holdings Co. Ltd.

    74,700       1,668,417  

West Holdings Corp.

    48,800       1,503,137  

West Japan Railway Co.

    209,600       7,698,758  

Yakult Honsha Co. Ltd.

    119,400       7,271,399  

Yamada Holdings Co. Ltd.

    575,800       2,078,857  

Yamaguchi Financial Group Inc.

    239,100       1,353,515  

Yamaha Corp.

    119,900       5,114,220  

Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd.

    288,100       5,565,265  

Yamato Holdings Co. Ltd.

    252,200       4,413,248  

Yamato Kogyo Co. Ltd.

    57,800       1,976,522  

Yamazaki Baking Co. Ltd.

    143,400       1,731,346  

Yaoko Co. Ltd.

    35,500       1,726,427  

Yaskawa Electric Corp.

    238,000       8,335,686  

Yokogawa Electric Corp.

    179,100       3,176,029  

Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (The)

    100,300       1,469,137  

Yoshinoya Holdings Co. Ltd.

    96,300       1,866,827  

Z Holdings Corp.

    2,833,800       10,015,325  

Zenkoku Hosho Co. Ltd.

    45,500       1,547,955  

Zenrin Co. Ltd.

    35,700       248,279  

Zensho Holdings Co. Ltd.

    76,000       2,012,102  

Zeon Corp.

    150,600       1,529,222  

Zojirushi Corp.

    93,100       1,033,552  

ZOZO Inc.

    122,700       2,650,527  
   

 

 

 
        4,174,974,264  
Kuwait — 0.2%            

Agility Public Warehousing Co. KSC

    1,694,909       4,948,073  

Boubyan Bank KSCP

    2,029,145       5,480,776  

Boubyan Petrochemicals Co. KSCP

    593,056       1,811,600  

Gulf Bank KSCP

    1,922,426       2,261,019  

Humansoft Holding Co. KSC

    111,480       1,204,537  

Kuwait Finance House KSCP

    6,182,400       17,956,973  

Mabanee Co. KPSC

    830,356       2,218,501  

Mobile Telecommunications Co. KSCP

    2,606,081       5,163,067  

National Bank of Kuwait SAKP

    7,919,189       27,655,601  
   

 

 

 
    68,700,147  
Malaysia — 0.5%            

Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd

    1,646,200       1,288,387  

AMMB Holdings Bhd

    2,114,200       1,855,024  

Axiata Group Bhd

    3,074,600       1,982,749  

British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd(b)

    139,800       343,238  

Bursa Malaysia Bhd

    1,082,000       1,588,013  

Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd

    179,800       909,807  
 

 

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Malaysia (continued)            

CIMB Group Holdings Bhd

    6,131,700     $ 7,183,682  

Dagang NeXchange Bhd

    5,037,400       916,220  

Dialog Group Bhd

    4,739,978       2,356,555  

DiGi.Com Bhd

    3,531,600       2,884,027  

Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd

    157,300       767,471  

Gamuda Bhd

    2,492,200       2,102,526  

Genting Bhd

    2,133,800       2,271,392  

Genting Malaysia Bhd

    3,230,600       2,124,027  

Genting Plantations Bhd

    670,500       973,246  

HAP Seng Consolidated Bhd

    602,600       1,023,628  

Hartalega Holdings Bhd

    1,959,300       1,206,265  

Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd

    3,328,700       674,995  

Hong Leong Bank Bhd

    592,500       2,795,708  

Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd

    245,700       1,076,669  

IHH Healthcare Bhd

    2,649,900       3,810,223  

IJM Corp. Bhd

    3,617,100       1,440,176  

Inari Amertron Bhd

    3,809,500       2,461,356  

IOI Corp. Bhd

    2,169,900       1,964,880  

Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd(a)

    1,709,500       480,383  

KPJ Healthcare Bhd

    6,931,100       1,355,945  

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd

    450,900       2,220,813  

Malayan Banking Bhd

    4,954,300       9,867,554  

Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd(a)

    1,172,100       1,646,727  

Malaysian Resources Corp. Bhd

    3,082,500       239,408  

Maxis Bhd(b)

    2,494,200       2,058,681  

MISC Bhd

    1,202,700       1,950,452  

MR DIY Group M Bhd(c)

    2,284,050       1,141,154  

My EG Services Bhd

    14,758,500       2,576,143  

Nestle Malaysia Bhd

    42,700       1,292,369  

Pentamaster Corp. Bhd

    1,977,700       1,744,536  

Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd

    2,697,900       5,389,448  

Petronas Dagangan Bhd

    311,200       1,566,314  

Petronas Gas Bhd

    645,700       2,488,544  

PPB Group Bhd

    913,480       3,341,524  

Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd

    4,037,800       4,418,872  

Public Bank Bhd

    16,893,100       17,624,656  

QL Resources Bhd

    2,109,000       2,511,560  

RHB Bank Bhd

    1,522,598       2,013,688  

Sime Darby Bhd

    3,195,300       1,683,519  

Sime Darby Plantation Bhd

    2,674,200       2,620,509  

Sime Darby Property Bhd

    6,042,400       638,835  

SP Setia Bhd Group

    1,146,300       194,748  

Sunway REIT(b)

    3,842,800       1,303,815  

Supermax Corp. Bhd(b)

    2,489,177       455,832  

Telekom Malaysia Bhd

    1,530,200       1,955,753  

Tenaga Nasional Bhd

    2,430,400       4,510,752  

Top Glove Corp. Bhd(a)

    5,847,900       1,269,308  

UMW Holdings Bhd

    363,200       237,857  

VS Industry Bhd(b)

    5,546,700       1,261,491  

Yinson Holdings Bhd

    3,193,840       1,509,243  
   

 

 

 
          129,570,697  
Mexico — 0.6%            

Alsea SAB de CV(a)

    637,500       1,240,256  

America Movil SAB de CV, Series L, NVS

    31,798,900       30,261,640  

Arca Continental SAB de CV

    369,900       2,562,291  

Bolsa Mexicana de Valores SAB de CV

    640,400       1,191,865  

Cemex SAB de CV, NVS(a)

    18,076,412       7,297,779  

Coca-Cola Femsa SAB de CV

    482,700       2,922,412  

Controladora Vuela Cia. de Aviacion SAB de CV, Class A(a)(b)

    1,007,500       986,965  
Security   Shares     Value  
Mexico (continued)            

Corp Inmobiliaria Vesta SAB de CV

    1,026,100     $ 2,020,942  

Fibra Uno Administracion SA de CV

    3,788,700       3,867,594  

Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV

    2,058,300       12,826,070  

GCC SAB de CV

    190,000       1,174,271  

Genomma Lab Internacional SAB de CV, Class B

    786,600       731,209  

Gentera SAB de CV

    1,284,200       1,043,840  

Gruma SAB de CV, Class B

    194,665       2,420,624  

Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte SAB de CV

    223,312       1,360,214  

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico SAB de CV, Class B

    327,000       4,433,681  

Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste SAB de CV, Class B

    239,680       4,514,833  

Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV, Series A

    1,674,700       5,918,196  

Grupo Carso SAB de CV, Series A1

    512,600       1,999,305  

Grupo Comercial Chedraui SA de CV

    357,600       1,087,246  

Grupo Financiero Banorte SAB de CV,
Class O

    2,777,300       15,802,361  

Grupo Financiero Inbursa SAB de CV,
Class O(a)

    2,430,200       4,475,225  

Grupo Herdez SAB de CV(b)

    519,700       782,144  

Grupo Mexico SAB de CV, Series B

    3,457,300       13,669,440  

Grupo Televisa SAB, CPO(b)

    2,546,700       4,015,155  

Industrias Penoles SAB de CV

    175,200       1,762,528  

Kimberly-Clark de Mexico SAB de CV, Class A

    1,644,000       2,420,980  

Macquarie Mexico Real Estate Management SA de CV(c)

    1,119,400       1,459,001  

Nemak SAB de CV(a)(c)

    1,496,577       376,613  

Operadora De Sites Mexicanos SAB de CV(b)

    2,098,355       2,455,998  

Orbia Advance Corp. SAB de CV

    1,119,578       2,469,217  

Promotora y Operadora de Infraestructura SAB de CV

    287,575       2,074,270  

Regional SAB de CV

    252,100       1,377,272  

Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV

    5,820,900       21,084,362  
   

 

 

 
          164,085,799  
Netherlands — 2.7%            

Aalberts NV

    115,030       4,929,717  

ABN AMRO Bank NV, CVA(c)

    371,636       3,789,904  

Adyen NV(a)(c)

    22,739       40,902,272  

Aegon NV

    1,932,760       8,489,077  

AerCap Holdings NV(a)

    140,327       6,295,069  

Akzo Nobel NV

    189,508       12,753,980  

Alfen Beheer BV(a)(c)

    30,982       3,616,784  

AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group NV

    46,699       1,310,913  

Arcadis NV

    88,853       3,285,396  

Argenx SE(a)

    53,602       19,580,886  

ASM International NV

    51,258       15,745,004  

ASML Holding NV

    427,137       245,500,356  

ASR Nederland NV

    149,102       6,232,079  

Basic-Fit NV(a)(c)

    42,377       1,718,713  

BE Semiconductor Industries NV

    74,352       3,991,345  

Boskalis Westminster

    75,771       2,486,238  

Brunel International NV

    38,650       437,799  

Corbion NV

    72,445       2,524,741  

COSMO Pharmaceuticals NV(b)

    17,220       923,996  

Davide Campari-Milano NV

    697,223       7,740,473  

Eurocommercial Properties NV

    74,210       1,680,292  

Euronext NV(c)

    91,672       7,469,303  

EXOR NV

    110,064       7,741,068  

Flow Traders(c)

    36,979       803,603  

Fugro NV(a)

    150,570       1,792,130  

Heineken Holding NV

    114,490       9,046,857  

Heineken NV

    264,442       26,070,492  
 

 

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Netherlands (continued)            

IMCD NV

    63,525     $ 10,173,457  

ING Groep NV

    4,103,438       39,860,075  

InPost SA(a)(b)

    229,103       1,512,824  

Intertrust NV(a)(c)

    107,086       2,112,331  

Iveco Group NV(a)

    264,910       1,621,937  

JDE Peet’s NV

    32,154       932,543  

Just Eat Takeaway.com NV(a)(c)

    119,984       2,199,217  

Just Eat Takeaway.com NV(a)(b)(c)

    74,966       1,378,893  

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV

    1,060,103       29,193,884  

Koninklijke BAM Groep NV(a)

    455,619       1,110,944  

Koninklijke DSM NV

    184,419       29,534,528  

Koninklijke KPN NV

    3,432,525       11,323,867  

Koninklijke Philips NV

    903,264       18,694,177  

Koninklijke Vopak NV

    37,677       874,447  

MFE-MediaForEurope NV(a)

    412,703       185,769  

MFE-MediaForEurope NV, Class B(a)

    412,720       265,606  

NN Group NV

    286,590       13,447,489  

NSI NV

    68,610       2,226,130  

OCI NV

    120,841       4,195,193  

Pharming Group NV(a)(b)

    1,466,302       1,147,394  

PostNL NV(b)

    598,629       1,574,574  

Prosus NV, Class N

    894,448       58,349,305  

Randstad NV

    117,126       5,919,897  

RHI Magnesita NV

    56,016       1,544,213  

SBM Offshore NV

    112,118       1,564,798  

Shop Apotheke Europe NV(a)(b)(c)

    17,082       1,658,802  

Signify NV(c)

    147,733       4,798,076  

TKH Group NV

    45,067       1,850,042  

TomTom NV(a)(b)

    119,643       1,081,536  

Universal Music Group NV

    771,043       17,453,713  

Van Lanschot Kempen NV

    50,559       1,157,766  

Vastned Retail NV

    46,872       1,135,776  

Wereldhave NV

    59,407       899,957  

Wolters Kluwer NV

    278,928       30,292,212  
   

 

 

 
          748,129,859  
New Zealand — 0.2%            

a2 Milk Co. Ltd. (The)(a)

    601,843       1,891,111  

Air New Zealand Ltd.(a)(b)

    883,181       340,076  

Auckland International Airport Ltd.(a)

    1,242,145       5,832,733  

Chorus Ltd.

    601,724       3,028,423  

Contact Energy Ltd.

    854,926       4,124,288  

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp. Ltd.

    660,847       8,837,258  

Fletcher Building Ltd.

    927,701       3,018,320  

Goodman Property Trust

    1,349,425       1,853,348  

Infratil Ltd.

    991,477       5,235,218  

Kiwi Property Group Ltd.

    1,547,094       993,305  

Mercury NZ Ltd.

    888,244       3,397,459  

Meridian Energy Ltd.

    1,588,863       4,986,240  

Precinct Properties New Zealand Ltd.

    1,784,748       1,597,341  

Pushpay Holdings Ltd.(a)

    1,331,090       1,084,835  

Ryman Healthcare Ltd.

    543,590       3,179,557  

SKYCITY Entertainment Group Ltd.

    894,271       1,562,040  

Spark New Zealand Ltd.

    2,172,136       6,984,666  

Summerset Group Holdings Ltd.

    256,296       1,727,757  

Synlait Milk Ltd.(a)

    97,211       196,140  

Xero Ltd.(a)

    149,361       9,839,707  
   

 

 

 
      69,709,822  
Norway — 0.7%            

Adevinta ASA(a)

    298,668       2,271,178  
Security   Shares     Value  
Norway (continued)            

Aker ASA, Class A

    35,774     $ 2,778,250  

Aker BP ASA

    289,732       10,067,129  

Atea ASA

    157,286       1,920,502  

Austevoll Seafood ASA

    154,192       1,899,460  

Bakkafrost P/F

    53,592       3,736,204  

Borregaard ASA

    198,393       3,561,304  

BW Energy Ltd.(a)(b)

    24,907       70,965  

BW LPG Ltd.(c)

    214,699       1,766,036  

BW Offshore Ltd.(b)

    250,263       704,415  

Crayon Group Holding ASA(a)(c)

    69,632       1,116,284  

DNB Bank ASA

    932,224       18,388,835  

DNO ASA

    1,764,571       2,538,919  

Elkem ASA(c)

    343,173       1,406,105  

Entra ASA(c)

    119,478       1,682,547  

Equinor ASA

    1,035,731       39,879,665  

Europris ASA(c)

    205,636       1,215,903  

Flex LNG Ltd.

    108,739       3,448,455  

Frontline Ltd./Bermuda(a)

    115,909       1,104,067  

Gjensidige Forsikring ASA

    153,620       3,213,078  

Golden Ocean Group Ltd.

    160,232       1,769,140  

Grieg Seafood ASA

    165,153       2,535,967  

Kahoot! ASA(a)(b)

    396,154       949,871  

Kongsberg Gruppen ASA

    134,388       4,952,027  

Leroy Seafood Group ASA

    292,452       2,297,424  

Mowi ASA

    433,731       10,008,381  

MPC Container Ships AS

    347,451       847,364  

NEL ASA(a)(b)

    1,410,405       2,433,104  

Nordic Semiconductor ASA(a)

    178,929       3,144,416  

Norsk Hydro ASA

    1,357,999       9,200,756  

Norway Royal Salmon ASA(a)

    22,352       574,694  

Orkla ASA

    725,466       6,262,419  

Protector Forsikring ASA

    102,578       1,209,909  

Salmar ASA

    64,629       4,629,292  

Scatec ASA(c)

    130,254       1,555,356  

Schibsted ASA, Class A

    70,851       1,331,678  

Schibsted ASA, Class B

    105,429       1,896,522  

SpareBank 1 SMN

    340,124       4,361,109  

SpareBank 1 SR-Bank ASA

    240,555       2,844,406  

Storebrand ASA

    474,061       3,987,348  

Telenor ASA

    640,657       7,780,233  

TGS ASA

    151,879       2,254,353  

TOMRA Systems ASA

    276,738       6,478,329  

Veidekke ASA

    176,889       1,828,906  

Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA

    172,273       1,154,865  

Yara International ASA

    183,068       7,801,872  
   

 

 

 
          196,859,042  
Peru — 0.1%            

Cia. de Minas Buenaventura SAA, ADR

    217,717       1,184,380  

Credicorp Ltd.

    72,235       9,347,209  

Southern Copper Corp.

    90,536       4,508,693  
   

 

 

 
      15,040,282  
Philippines — 0.2%            

Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc.

    2,537,250       2,625,596  

ACEN Corp.

    14,193,485       2,158,358  

Alliance Global Group Inc.

    3,269,600       586,918  

Ayala Corp.

    328,455       3,699,183  

Ayala Land Inc.

    8,849,930       4,061,546  

Bank of the Philippine Islands

    1,174,005       1,981,599  

BDO Unibank Inc.

    2,564,550       5,566,878  
 

 

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Philippines (continued)      

Bloomberry Resorts Corp.(a)

    6,853,600     $ 752,801  

Converge Information and Communications Technology Solutions Inc.(a)

    2,973,100       1,027,218  

Globe Telecom Inc.

    34,850       1,303,941  

GT Capital Holdings Inc.

    105,688       869,982  

International Container Terminal Services Inc.

    1,336,490       4,708,410  

JG Summit Holdings Inc.

    3,757,917       3,510,328  

Jollibee Foods Corp.

    596,570       2,178,239  

Manila Electric Co.

    241,420       1,490,104  

Manila Water Co. Inc.

    2,494,900       693,594  

Megaworld Corp.

    8,590,500       352,569  

Metro Pacific Investments Corp.

    20,108,300       1,346,454  

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co.

    2,076,427       1,831,556  

PLDT Inc.

    100,260       3,025,388  

SM Investments Corp.

    310,265       4,368,925  

SM Prime Holdings Inc.

    12,307,000       8,178,918  

Universal Robina Corp.

    1,074,750       2,164,322  
   

 

 

 
      58,482,827  
Poland — 0.2%      

Alior Bank SA(a)

    136,302       737,994  

Allegro.eu SA (a)(c)

    359,391       1,954,695  

Asseco Poland SA

    113,550       1,769,320  

Bank Millennium SA(a)

    880,187       703,044  

Bank Polska Kasa Opieki SA

    192,927       3,055,598  

CCC SA(a)(b)

    51,804       488,299  

CD Projekt SA

    75,877       1,492,133  

Cyfrowy Polsat SA

    344,562       1,485,151  

Dino Polska SA(a)(c)

    60,531       4,732,902  

Enea SA(a)

    205,989       420,615  

Eurocash SA(a)

    72,130       178,552  

Grupa Azoty SA(a)

    44,690       416,041  

Grupa Lotos SA

    126,246       2,158,686  

KGHM Polska Miedz SA

    139,382       3,493,990  

KRUK SA

    18,900       1,082,326  

LPP SA

    1,018       2,181,020  

mBank SA(a)

    18,035       862,703  

Orange Polska SA

    659,158       855,361  

PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna SA(a)

    994,373       2,223,143  

Polski Koncern Naftowy ORLEN SA(b)

    300,148       4,902,896  

Polskie Gornictwo Naftowe i Gazownictwo SA(a)

    1,991,971       2,976,602  

Powszechna Kasa Oszczednosci Bank Polski SA(a)

    961,671       5,442,569  

Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen SA

    651,816       4,269,928  

Santander Bank Polska SA

    35,820       1,818,863  

Tauron Polska Energia SA(a)

    1,087,977       767,909  
   

 

 

 
          50,470,340  
Portugal — 0.1%      

Altri SGPS SA

    197,664       1,166,311  

Banco Comercial Portugues SA, Class R(b)

    11,421,723       1,694,850  

CTT-Correios de Portugal SA

    184,438       630,765  

EDP - Energias de Portugal SA

    2,816,503       14,248,415  

Galp Energia SGPS SA

    398,593       4,207,380  

Greenvolt Energias Renovaveis SA(a)(b)

    88,213       796,722  

Jeronimo Martins SGPS SA

    266,434       6,167,133  

Navigator Co. SA (The)

    412,724       1,703,283  

NOS SGPS SA

    609,357       2,300,598  

REN - Redes Energeticas Nacionais SGPS SA

    780,367       2,206,242  

Sonae SGPS SA

    2,101,666       2,391,217  
   

 

 

 
      37,512,916  
Security   Shares     Value  
Qatar — 0.3%            

Barwa Real Estate Co.

    2,972,739     $ 2,915,331  

Commercial Bank PSQC (The)

    2,966,980       5,913,765  

Doha Bank QPSC

    1,308,507       892,208  

Industries Qatar QSC

    1,940,070       9,036,478  

Masraf Al Rayan QSC

    4,119,866       4,934,044  

Mesaieed Petrochemical Holding Co.

    5,039,220       3,748,592  

Ooredoo QPSC

    1,025,063       2,601,491  

Qatar Aluminum Manufacturing Co.

    4,543,620       2,117,549  

Qatar Electricity & Water Co. QSC

    832,966       4,188,420  

Qatar Fuel QSC

    159,780       773,042  

Qatar Gas Transport Co. Ltd.

    2,728,729       3,040,132  

Qatar Insurance Co. SAQ

    2,401,578       1,536,347  

Qatar International Islamic Bank QSC

    821,063       2,649,539  

Qatar Islamic Bank SAQ

    1,455,244       10,163,759  

Qatar National Bank QPSC

    4,487,470       24,589,817  

Qatar Navigation QSC

    421,785       1,220,274  

United Development Co. QSC

    1,666,392       688,530  

Vodafone Qatar QSC

    3,579,174       1,620,820  
   

 

 

 
        82,630,138  
Russia — 0.0%            

Aeroflot PJSC(a)(d)

    2,248,580       360  

Alrosa PJSC(d)

    2,008,230       322  

Detsky Mir PJSC(c)(d)

    1,459,210       234  

Gazprom PJSC(a)(d)

    12,460,440       1,998  

Inter RAO UES PJSC(d)

    41,474,100       6,649  

LUKOIL PJSC(a)(d)

    449,912       72  

Magnit PJSC(d)

    59,647       10  

Magnit PJSC, GDR(d)

    3        

MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC(d)

    67,010       11  

Mobile TeleSystems PJSC(d)

    1,079,812       173  

Moscow Exchange MICEX-Rates
PJSC(a)(d)

    1,165,970       187  

Novatek PJSC, GDR(d)

    97,022       970  

Novolipetsk Steel PJSC(d)

    1,277,300       205  

Ozon Holdings PLC, GDR(a)(d)

    48,614       8  

PhosAgro PJSC(a)(d)

    1,044       10  

PhosAgro PJSC, GDR(d)

    162,143       1,621  

Polymetal International PLC(d)

    318,811       51  

Polyus PJSC(d)

    29,956       5  

Rosneft Oil Co. PJSC(d)

    1,203,679       193  

Rostelecom PJSC(d)

    1,886,690       302  

Sberbank of Russia PJSC(a)(d)

    10,330,470       1,656  

Severstal PAO(a)(d)

    165,788       27  

Sistema PJSFC, GDR(d)

    268,689       2,687  

Surgutneftegas PJSC(d)

    7,375,600       1,182  

Tatneft PJSC(d)

    1,491,585       239  

TCS Group Holding PLC, GDR(a)(d)

    134,948       22  

Unipro PJSC(a)(d)

    16,577,000       2,658  

United Co. RUSAL International PJSC(a)(d)

    2,395,510       384  

VK Co. Ltd.(a)(d)

    113,735       18  

VTB Bank PJSC(d)

    3,435,870,000       551  

X5 Retail Group NV, GDR(d)

    128,602       21  

Yandex NV(a)(d)

    338,783       54  
   

 

 

 
    22,880  
Saudi Arabia — 1.2%            

Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co.

    70,266       2,185,488  

ACWA Power Co.

    24,124       1,128,039  

Advanced Petrochemical Co.

    183,212       2,402,711  

Al Rajhi Bank

    2,090,158       50,362,616  

Aldrees Petroleum and Transport Services Co.

    113,926       2,197,842  
   
 

 

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Saudi Arabia (continued)      

Alinma Bank

    1,168,470     $ 11,921,050  

Almarai Co. JSC

    212,977       2,970,761  

Alujain Corp.

    81,416       1,368,980  

Arab National Bank

    570,855       4,721,250  

Arriyadh Development Co.

    245,281       1,510,649  

Bank AlBilad(a)

    642,810       8,513,795  

Bank Al-Jazira

    517,322       3,645,073  

Banque Saudi Fransi

    643,931       8,826,981  

Bupa Arabia for Cooperative Insurance Co.

    51,818       2,225,139  

City Cement Co.

    199,377       1,230,271  

Co. for Cooperative Insurance (The)(a)

    104,011       1,743,991  

Dar Al Arkan Real Estate Development Co.(a)

    817,800       2,762,039  

Dr Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Services Group Co.

    73,068       4,009,040  

Elm Co.

    50,479       4,018,750  

Emaar Economic City(a)

    569,102       1,542,677  

Etihad Etisalat Co.

    447,889       4,522,388  

Jarir Marketing Co.

    64,264       2,800,099  

Leejam Sports Co. JSC

    44,912       1,349,755  

Mobile Telecommunications Co.(a)

    667,146       2,096,811  

Mouwasat Medical Services Co.

    77,486       5,101,991  

National Gas & Industrialization Co.

    143,954       1,679,963  

National Industrialization Co.(a)

    516,156       2,289,754  

Rabigh Refining & Petrochemical Co.(a)

    682,642       3,391,287  

Riyad Bank

    1,545,555       15,049,755  

SABIC Agri-Nutrients Co.

    226,052       8,066,859  

Sahara International Petrochemical Co.

    466,588       5,955,057  

Saudi Airlines Catering Co.(a)

    93,111       1,980,061  

Saudi Arabian Mining Co.(a)

    947,231       14,403,529  

Saudi Arabian Oil Co.(c)

    2,317,366       24,766,658  

Saudi Basic Industries Corp.

    950,452       25,323,211  

Saudi British Bank (The)

    823,812       9,274,237  

Saudi Cement Co.

    101,856       1,459,097  

Saudi Chemical Co. Holding

    152,176       1,205,153  

Saudi Electricity Co.

    987,987       6,538,347  

Saudi Ground Services Co.(a)

    163,360       1,225,235  

Saudi Industrial Investment Group

    346,416       2,586,114  

Saudi Investment Bank (The)

    178,598       1,001,136  

Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co.(a)

    885,883       3,600,810  

Saudi National Bank (The)

    2,339,713       43,920,481  

Saudi Public Transport Co.(a)

    222,322       974,702  

Saudi Research & Media Group(a)

    45,221       2,338,971  

Saudi Telecom Co.

    628,390       16,896,524  

Saudia Dairy & Foodstuff Co.

    30,824       1,281,937  

Savola Group (The)

    235,597       2,095,782  

Southern Province Cement Co.

    88,087       1,377,220  

United Electronics Co.

    61,559       1,952,547  

United International Transportation Co.

    120,260       1,548,800  

Yamama Cement Co.(a)

    192,512       1,511,929  

Yanbu Cement Co.

    150,212       1,483,344  

Yanbu National Petrochemical Co.

    261,101       3,471,656  
   

 

 

 
          343,808,342  
Singapore — 1.0%      

AEM Holdings Ltd.(b)

    695,400       2,202,397  

Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust

    3,185,748       6,857,190  

Ascott Residence Trust(b)

    2,537,372       2,154,766  

Best World International Ltd.(a)(b)(d)

    41,947       41,297  

BOC Aviation Ltd.(c)

    229,000       1,948,930  

CapitaLand China Trust(b)

    2,497,341       2,136,391  

CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust

    5,403,228       8,535,587  

Capitaland Investment Ltd/Singapore

    2,522,900       7,178,478  
Security   Shares     Value  
Singapore (continued)            

CDL Hospitality Trusts(b)

    2,214,681     $ 2,120,189  

City Developments Ltd.

    250,200       1,405,682  

ComfortDelGro Corp. Ltd.

    2,060,000       2,119,430  

DBS Group Holdings Ltd.

    1,880,600       42,912,183  

ESR-LOGOS REIT(b)

    15,015,247       4,569,346  

First Resources Ltd.

    1,074,500       1,075,774  

Frasers Centrepoint Trust

    2,048,662       3,462,004  

Frasers Hospitality Trust

    1,726,800       868,775  

Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust

    2,749,213       2,869,895  

Genting Singapore Ltd.

    5,417,000       3,163,734  

Golden Agri-Resources Ltd.(b)

    8,686,300       1,635,538  

Grab Holdings Ltd., Class A(a)(b)

    1,151,754       3,397,674  

Hutchison Port Holdings Trust, Class U

    7,504,500       1,767,227  

Kenon Holdings Ltd./Singapore(b)

    54,005       2,337,784  

Keppel Corp. Ltd.

    1,485,300       7,420,830  

Keppel DC REIT(b)

    1,617,863       2,425,758  

Keppel Infrastructure Trust

    10,639,535       4,516,118  

Keppel REIT

    2,692,860       2,164,971  

Manulife US Real Estate Investment Trust

    2,353,018       1,365,708  

Mapletree Commercial Trust

    2,190,493       3,017,343  

Mapletree Industrial Trust

    1,933,060       3,797,005  

Mapletree Logistics Trust

    3,676,256       4,691,979  

NetLink NBN Trust

    5,391,600       3,746,877  

OUE Commercial Real Estate Investment Trust

    5,942,080       1,656,023  

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd.

    3,438,750       29,142,366  

Parkway Life REIT

    1,179,000       4,089,863  

Raffles Medical Group Ltd.(b)

    1,560,000       1,299,411  

SATS Ltd.(a)(b)

    970,000       2,796,360  

Sea Ltd., ADR(a)

    376,518       28,735,854  

Sembcorp Industries Ltd.

    1,145,300       2,416,448  

Sembcorp Marine Ltd.(a)(b)

    17,703,523       1,398,378  

Sheng Siong Group Ltd.

    2,004,600       2,322,048  

SIA Engineering Co. Ltd.(a)(b)

    424,200       744,471  

Singapore Airlines Ltd.(a)

    1,381,900       5,467,003  

Singapore Exchange Ltd.

    430,900       3,088,946  

Singapore Post Ltd.

    2,423,400       1,116,027  

Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd.

    1,724,900       5,029,393  

Singapore Telecommunications Ltd.

    8,384,400       15,855,511  

Starhill Global REIT

    4,072,700       1,757,305  

StarHub Ltd.

    836,100       757,054  

Suntec REIT

    1,656,700       1,935,005  

United Overseas Bank Ltd.

    1,138,900       22,722,574  

UOL Group Ltd.

    300,600       1,624,105  

Venture Corp. Ltd.

    229,700       2,926,428  

Wilmar International Ltd.

    1,851,800       5,395,971  

Yangzijiang Financial Holding Ltd.(a)

    2,117,200       605,396  

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Holdings Ltd.

    1,750,900       1,180,466  

Yanlord Land Group Ltd.(b)

    925,900       691,886  
   

 

 

 
        282,661,152  
South Africa — 1.0%            

Absa Group Ltd.

    794,967       8,146,416  

Adcock Ingram Holdings Ltd.

    117,088       360,634  

AECI Ltd.

    217,813       1,192,598  

African Rainbow Minerals Ltd.

    199,745       2,810,011  

Anglo American Platinum Ltd.

    59,920       4,596,496  

AngloGold Ashanti Ltd.

    430,454       6,344,520  

Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Ltd.

    414,693       3,634,463  

AVI Ltd.

    430,896       1,795,919  

Barloworld Ltd.

    279,714       1,541,120  

Bid Corp. Ltd.

    396,061       7,292,098  
 

 

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
South Africa (continued)            

Bidvest Group Ltd. (The)

    286,197     $ 3,681,299  

Capitec Bank Holdings Ltd.

    89,903       10,804,160  

Clicks Group Ltd.

    286,069       4,816,183  

Coronation Fund Managers Ltd.

    234,318       479,351  

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Ltd.(c)

    379,749       755,995  

Discovery Ltd.(a)

    564,033       4,358,585  

Distell Group Holdings Ltd.(a)

    194,503       1,989,501  

Exxaro Resources Ltd.

    286,442       3,481,767  

FirstRand Ltd.

    5,320,988       21,048,620  

Foschini Group Ltd. (The)

    380,798       2,780,146  

Gold Fields Ltd.

    951,303       8,798,509  

Growthpoint Properties Ltd.

    3,056,394       2,491,825  

Harmony Gold Mining Co. Ltd.

    617,115       1,971,327  

Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd.

    897,234       9,948,094  

Investec Ltd.

    400,309       2,137,149  

JSE Ltd.

    173,229       1,139,434  

Kumba Iron Ore Ltd.

    74,941       2,233,294  

Life Healthcare Group Holdings Ltd.

    1,634,960       1,937,055  

Massmart Holdings Ltd.(a)

    157,695       352,646  

Momentum Metropolitan Holdings

    1,506,439       1,330,339  

Motus Holdings Ltd.

    270,551       1,821,580  

Mr. Price Group Ltd.

    270,871       2,949,256  

MTN Group Ltd.

    1,842,660       15,465,048  

MultiChoice Group

    402,317       2,881,093  

Naspers Ltd., Class N

    230,146       32,516,502  

Nedbank Group Ltd.

    450,199       5,884,888  

NEPI Rockcastle S.A.

    463,132       2,554,742  

Netcare Ltd.

    1,488,075       1,363,891  

Ninety One Ltd.

    240,327       587,080  

Northam Platinum Holdings Ltd.(a)

    404,207       4,290,626  

Oceana Group Ltd.

    81,738       240,599  

Old Mutual Ltd.

    4,032,094       2,750,237  

Pick n Pay Stores Ltd.

    706,452       2,342,938  

PSG Group Ltd.(a)

    204,145       1,088,282  

Rand Merchant Investment Holdings Ltd.

    1,091,358       1,821,557  

Redefine Properties Ltd.

    7,003,411       1,719,249  

Reinet Investments SCA

    181,208       3,150,642  

Remgro Ltd.

    503,199       4,143,639  

Resilient REIT Ltd.

    469,539       1,629,826  

Reunert Ltd.

    315,382       778,208  

Sanlam Ltd.

    2,015,955       6,620,723  

Sappi Ltd.(a)

    735,161       2,434,566  

Sasol Ltd.(a)

    586,166       12,313,454  

Shoprite Holdings Ltd.

    563,351       7,622,137  

Sibanye Stillwater Ltd.

    2,882,216       7,080,274  

SPAR Group Ltd. (The)

    202,199       1,633,408  

Standard Bank Group Ltd.

    1,379,743       13,292,653  

Steinhoff International Holdings NV(a)

    4,623,361       716,122  

Super Group Ltd./South Africa

    634,556       1,071,270  

Telkom SA SOC Ltd.(a)

    530,808       1,391,854  

Thungela Resources Ltd.(b)

    165,787       2,898,930  

Tiger Brands Ltd.

    166,785       1,650,288  

Truworths International Ltd.

    562,782       1,733,382  

Vodacom Group Ltd.

    671,966       5,583,101  

Vukile Property Fund Ltd.

    962,949       823,174  

Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon Ltd.

    62,512       339,152  

Woolworths Holdings Ltd.

    966,531       3,082,731  
   

 

 

 
          284,516,656  
South Korea — 3.3%            

ABLBio Inc.(a)(b)

    61,086       1,049,086  
Security   Shares     Value  
South Korea (continued)            

Advanced Nano Products Co. Ltd.(b)

    15,978     $ 1,029,153  

Aekyung Industrial Co. Ltd.

    40,785       468,020  

AfreecaTV Co. Ltd.

    20,767       1,398,337  

Ahnlab Inc.

    8,948       613,578  

Alteogen Inc.(a)

    44,714       2,254,734  

Amicogen Inc.(a)

    30,437       564,526  

Amorepacific Corp.(b)

    31,618       3,146,606  

AMOREPACIFIC Group

    34,900       993,129  

Asiana Airlines Inc.(a)

    45,538       528,127  

BGF retail Co. Ltd.

    9,812       1,366,937  

BH Co. Ltd.

    42,043       959,036  

Binggrae Co. Ltd.

    19,412       716,115  

BNK Financial Group Inc.

    231,189       1,209,702  

Bukwang Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    72,368       524,231  

Cafe24 Corp.(a)

    34,380       345,331  

Celltrion Healthcare Co. Ltd.

    94,989       5,304,420  

Celltrion Inc.

    106,563           15,601,404  

Celltrion Pharm Inc.(a)(b)

    21,057       1,375,071  

Chabiotech Co. Ltd.(a)

    70,473       886,874  

Cheil Worldwide Inc.

    101,010       1,773,723  

Chunbo Co. Ltd.(b)

    9,411       1,717,217  

CJ CGV Co. Ltd.(a)(b)

    54,796       881,302  

CJ CheilJedang Corp.

    7,510       2,263,619  

CJ Corp.

    15,831       972,792  

CJ ENM Co. Ltd.

    11,430       896,566  

CJ Logistics Corp.(a)

    9,842       883,292  

CMG Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.(a)(b)

    432,271       909,817  

Com2uSCorp.

    15,290       907,812  

Cosmax Inc.

    27,738       1,479,674  

CosmoAM&T Co. Ltd.(a)(b)

    30,868       1,279,196  

Coway Co. Ltd.

    58,372       2,879,569  

Daejoo Electronic Materials Co. Ltd.

    19,962       1,152,972  

Daesang Corp.(b)

    32,498       545,836  

Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd.(a)

    241,803       979,592  

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. Ltd.(a)(b)

    51,872       796,214  

Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    8,311       1,176,019  

Dawonsys Co. Ltd.

    47,080       854,014  

DB HiTek Co. Ltd.(b)

    43,987       1,531,443  

DB Insurance Co. Ltd.

    50,930       2,370,293  

Dentium Co. Ltd.

    14,232       939,184  

DGB Financial Group Inc.

    222,902       1,327,354  

DL E&C Co. Ltd.

    35,721       1,118,088  

DL Holdings Co. Ltd.(b)

    12,109       606,831  

Dong-A Socio Holdings Co. Ltd.

    11,195       861,971  

Dong-A ST Co. Ltd.

    18,337       870,680  

Dongjin Semichem Co. Ltd.

    66,019       1,814,000  

Dongkuk Steel Mill Co. Ltd.

    73,969       758,636  

Dongwon Industries Co. Ltd.

    2,218       383,474  

Doosan Bobcat Inc.

    50,427       1,211,240  

Doosan Enerbility Co. Ltd.

    409,236       5,937,175  

Doosan Fuel Cell Co. Ltd.(a)

    63,214       1,609,621  

DoubleUGames Co. Ltd.

    15,567       507,859  

Douzone Bizon Co. Ltd.

    28,706       712,683  

Ecopro BM Co. Ltd.

    54,596       5,048,636  

Ecopro Co. Ltd.(b)

    25,737       1,777,911  

Ecopro HN Co. Ltd.

    25,918       904,146  

E-MART Inc.

    19,607       1,708,747  

Eo Technics Co. Ltd.

    17,389       1,081,447  

F&F Co. Ltd./New

    18,503       2,135,754  
 

 

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
South Korea (continued)            

Fila Holdings Corp.

    59,908     $ 1,404,874  

Foosung Co. Ltd.

    104,601       1,496,923  

GC Cell Corp.(a)

    16,610       776,635  

GemVax & Kael Co. Ltd.(a)

    72,766       775,547  

Geneone Life Science Inc.(a)

    87,217       895,939  

Genexine Inc.(a)

    37,265       922,639  

Grand Korea Leisure Co. Ltd.(a)(b)

    69,894       774,592  

Green Cross Corp.

    8,729       1,163,863  

Green Cross Holdings Corp.

    33,751       536,264  

GS Engineering & Construction Corp.

    68,166       1,567,091  

GS Holdings Corp.

    56,949       1,825,468  

GS Retail Co. Ltd.

    36,252       686,352  

Halla Holdings Corp.

    16,082       481,732  

Hana Financial Group Inc.

    334,932       9,597,974  

Hana Tour Service Inc.(a)

    34,265       1,317,752  

Hanall Biopharma Co. Ltd.(a)

    60,443       763,286  

Handsome Co. Ltd.(b)

    31,940       765,808  

Hanjin Transportation Co. Ltd.

    11,802       244,098  

Hankook Tire & Technology Co. Ltd.

    90,599       2,428,562  

Hanmi Pharm Co. Ltd.

    8,577       2,044,132  

Hanon Systems

    238,994       1,961,698  

Hansol Chemical Co. Ltd.(b)

    11,169       1,891,174  

Hanssem Co. Ltd.(b)

    11,857       525,156  

Hanwha Aerospace Co. Ltd.(b)

    49,393       2,460,365  

Hanwha Corp.(b)

    60,856       1,293,870  

Hanwha Life Insurance Co. Ltd.(a)

    550,661       978,619  

Hanwha Solutions Corp.(a)

    122,332       4,133,028  

HD Hyundai Co. Ltd.

    50,282           2,204,838  

HDC Hyundai Development Co-Engineering & Construction, Class E(b)

    59,974       571,709  

Helixmith Co. Ltd.(a)(b)

    56,435       792,695  

HLB Inc.(a)

    108,264       3,510,347  

HLB Life Science Co. Ltd.(a)

    104,137       1,025,788  

HMM Co. Ltd.(b)

    295,829       5,680,023  

Hotel Shilla Co. Ltd.(b)

    36,065       1,997,599  

Hugel Inc.(a)

    13,588       1,407,061  

HYBE Co. Ltd.(a)

    18,458       2,506,448  

Hyosung Advanced Materials Corp.(b)

    4,159       1,263,659  

Hyosung Chemical Corp.(a)

    4,307       614,177  

Hyosung Corp.

    11,840       700,022  

Hyosung TNC Corp.

    2,777       739,047  

Hyundai Autoever Corp.

    9,765       947,354  

Hyundai Bioscience Co. Ltd.(a)(b)

    66,469       1,464,620  

Hyundai Department Store Co. Ltd.(b)

    19,319       992,315  

Hyundai Doosan Infracore Co. Ltd.(a)

    128,878       554,223  

Hyundai Elevator Co. Ltd.

    52,178       1,132,122  

Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd.

    76,155       2,476,286  

Hyundai Glovis Co. Ltd.

    20,104       2,821,647  

Hyundai Greenfood Co. Ltd.

    154,051       918,053  

Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd.(a)

    15,602       1,509,885  

Hyundai Home Shopping Network Corp.

    14,973       603,265  

Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance Co. Ltd.(b)

    79,178       2,000,105  

Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co. Ltd.(a)(b)

    31,752       2,203,453  

Hyundai Mobis Co. Ltd.

    68,116       11,988,899  

Hyundai Motor Co.

    150,845       22,809,747  

Hyundai Rotem Co. Ltd.(a)(b)

    96,421       1,975,508  

Hyundai Steel Co.

    90,945       2,392,226  

Hyundai Wia Corp.

    17,241       907,383  

Il Dong Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.(a)

    26,187       807,320  

Iljin Materials Co. Ltd.

    29,738       1,690,228  
Security   Shares     Value  
South Korea (continued)            

Industrial Bank of Korea

    147,028     $ 1,064,087  

iNtRON Biotechnology Inc.(a)(b)

    58,072       497,425  

JB Financial Group Co. Ltd.

    364,515       2,095,490  

JW Pharmaceutical Corp.

    47,249       870,405  

JYP Entertainment Corp.

    54,027       2,317,165  

Kakao Corp.

    343,551       19,838,792  

Kakao Games Corp.(a)

    39,541       1,550,005  

KakaoBank Corp.(a)

    96,663       2,305,513  

Kangwon Land Inc.(a)

    99,440       1,987,682  

KB Financial Group Inc.

    436,395       16,230,372  

KCC Corp.

    7,746       1,741,679  

KEPCO Engineering & Construction Co. Inc.(b)

    22,338       1,131,512  

KEPCO Plant Service & Engineering Co. Ltd.(b)

    25,654       757,529  

Kia Corp.

    284,795       17,830,269  

KIWOOM Securities Co. Ltd.(b)

    20,194       1,314,973  

KMW Co. Ltd.(a)

    37,080       908,982  

Koh Young Technology Inc.

    70,024       762,345  

Kolmar Korea Co. Ltd.(b)

    44,657       1,338,547  

Kolon Industries Inc.(b)

    18,617       785,958  

Komipharm International Co. Ltd.(a)

    78,341       436,958  

Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd.(b)

    78,534       3,453,876  

Korea Electric Power Corp.(a)

    264,977       4,563,673  

Korea Investment Holdings Co. Ltd.

    43,857       2,134,020  

Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co. Ltd.(a)

    40,386       2,639,130  

Korea Zinc Co. Ltd.

    7,176       2,638,146  

Korean Air Lines Co. Ltd.(a)

    176,415       3,447,003  

Korean Reinsurance Co.

    167,251       1,135,341  

Krafton Inc.(a)

    24,377       4,399,232  

KT Skylife Co. Ltd.

    44,754       309,955  

KT&G Corp.

    110,755       6,980,779  

Kuk-Il Paper Manufacturing Co. Ltd.(a)(b)

    165,522       342,406  

Kumho Petrochemical Co. Ltd.

    21,012       2,098,976  

Kumho Tire Co. Inc.(a)(b)

    122,540       334,599  

L&F Co. Ltd.(a)

    25,299       4,476,792  

LegoChem Biosciences Inc.(a)(b)

    34,924       1,181,552  

LF Corp.

    68,497       921,744  

LG Chem Ltd.

    51,424           23,950,959  

LG Corp.

    97,773       6,102,573  

LG Display Co. Ltd.

    222,263       2,627,663  

LG Electronics Inc.

    118,456       8,640,457  

LG Energy Solution(a)(b)

    22,340       7,284,697  

LG H&H Co. Ltd.

    9,122       5,482,589  

LG Innotek Co. Ltd.

    16,145       4,526,728  

LG Uplus Corp.

    184,049       1,773,514  

LIG Nex1 Co. Ltd.

    20,839       1,417,739  

Lotte Chemical Corp.

    16,769       2,281,545  

Lotte Chilsung Beverage Co. Ltd.

    4,748       649,111  

Lotte Confectionery Co. Ltd.(b)

    4,050       366,469  

LOTTE Fine Chemical Co. Ltd.(b)

    37,486       1,901,567  

Lotte Shopping Co. Ltd.

    11,406       839,127  

LS Corp.

    25,820       1,171,753  

LS Electric Co. Ltd.(b)

    20,673       924,116  

LX Hausys Ltd.

    9,433       316,987  

LX Holdings Corp.(a)

    79,143       532,860  

LX International Corp.

    35,874       908,992  

LX Semicon Co. Ltd.

    13,262       1,020,445  

Mando Corp.

    47,610       2,104,668  

Meritz Fire & Marine Insurance Co. Ltd.

    75,294       2,001,547  

Meritz Securities Co. Ltd.

    329,633       1,230,313  
 

 

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
South Korea (continued)            

Mezzion Pharma Co. Ltd.(a)

    39,396     $ 584,500  

Mirae Asset Securities Co. Ltd.

    288,699       1,467,129  

Naturecell Co. Ltd.(a)

    78,308       1,445,251  

NAVER Corp.

    135,912       27,188,008  

NCSoft Corp.

    17,581       5,050,832  

NEPES Corp.(a)

    52,586       824,531  

Netmarble Corp.(c)

    25,505       1,418,445  

Nexen Tire Corp.

    40,745       194,393  

Nexon Games Co. Ltd.(a)(b)

    53,418       934,006  

NH Investment & Securities Co. Ltd.

    207,136       1,587,929  

NHN Corp.(a)(b)

    33,208       699,932  

NHN KCP Corp.(a)(b)

    61,995       639,221  

NongShim Co. Ltd.

    5,243       1,128,465  

OCI Co. Ltd.

    25,086       2,374,495  

Orion Corp./Republic of Korea

    26,749       2,070,809  

Oscotec Inc.(a)(b)

    40,724       891,210  

Pan Ocean Co. Ltd.

    354,924       1,544,960  

Paradise Co. Ltd.(a)(b)

    57,062       597,473  

Pearl Abyss Corp.(a)

    38,551       1,588,222  

Pharmicell Co. Ltd.(a)

    83,822       744,626  

PI Advanced Materials Co. Ltd.

    22,799       655,229  

Poongsan Corp.

    24,389       521,261  

POSCO Chemical Co. Ltd.

    36,966       3,751,733  

POSCO Holdings Inc.

    78,482       14,657,128  

Posco International Corp.

    38,078       604,037  

RFHIC Corp.

    49,212       868,616  

S-1 Corp.

    19,938       978,474  

Sam Chun Dang Pharm Co. Ltd.(a)

    29,563       798,356  

Samsung Biologics Co. Ltd.(a)(c)

    19,692       13,116,184  

Samsung C&T Corp.

    94,711       8,792,372  

Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co. Ltd.

    62,862       6,922,322  

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

    5,009,931           237,145,793  

Samsung Engineering Co. Ltd.(a)

    167,440       2,534,447  

Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Co. Ltd.

    34,315       5,213,200  

Samsung Heavy Industries Co. Ltd.(a)

    642,857       2,786,919  

Samsung Life Insurance Co. Ltd.

    74,763       3,494,935  

Samsung SDI Co. Ltd.

    60,113       26,422,642  

Samsung SDS Co. Ltd.

    38,949       4,085,263  

Samsung Securities Co. Ltd.

    73,758       1,989,475  

Samwha Capacitor Co. Ltd.

    17,181       568,644  

Sangsangin Co. Ltd.(b)

    73,643       515,503  

SD Biosensor Inc.

    36,959       1,149,813  

Seah Besteel Holdings Corp.

    20,779       249,125  

Seegene Inc.

    45,358       1,391,198  

Seojin System Co. Ltd.(b)

    54,994       679,406  

Seoul Semiconductor Co. Ltd.(b)

    73,717       643,600  

SFA Engineering Corp.(b)

    36,836       1,201,604  

Shin Poong Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.(a)(b)

    43,343       949,256  

Shinhan Financial Group Co. Ltd.

    467,519       12,875,103  

Shinsegae Inc.(b)

    8,289       1,397,088  

Shinsegae International Inc.

    17,070       404,434  

SillaJen Inc.(a)(b)(d)

    58,324       271,619  

SK Biopharmaceuticals Co. Ltd.(a)

    29,638       1,781,861  

SK Bioscience Co. Ltd.(a)(b)

    24,266       2,283,994  

SK Chemicals Co. Ltd.

    17,001       1,378,278  

SK Hynix Inc.

    582,301       44,020,090  

SK IE Technology Co. Ltd.(a)(c)

    25,003       1,582,800  

SK Inc.

    41,798       7,089,840  

SK Innovation Co. Ltd.(a)

    55,848       8,090,880  

SK Networks Co. Ltd.(b)

    125,091       418,844  
Security   Shares     Value  
South Korea (continued)            

SK Square Co. Ltd.(a)(b)

    75,034     $ 2,470,712  

SK Telecom Co. Ltd.

    52,246       2,156,476  

SKC Co. Ltd.

    28,377       2,982,655  

SM Entertainment Co. Ltd.(b)

    37,531       2,004,773  

S-Oil Corp.

    49,137       3,502,256  

Solus Advanced Materials Co. Ltd.

    24,119       779,122  

Soulbrain Co. Ltd./New(b)

    9,103       1,637,259  

Taihan Electric Wire Co. Ltd.(a)

    822,109       1,117,577  

TKG Huchems Co. Ltd.

    33,709       522,559  

Tongyang Life Insurance Co. Ltd.

    107,258       446,763  

Webzen Inc.(a)

    34,492       519,963  

Wemade Co. Ltd.(b)

    27,932       1,280,251  

Woori Financial Group Inc.

    410,206       3,764,331  

Wysiwyg Studious Co. Ltd.(a)(b)

    53,415       945,039  

YG Entertainment Inc.

    18,444       785,005  

Youngone Corp.(b)

    21,168       658,719  

Youngone Holdings Co. Ltd.

    22,195       820,649  

Yuhan Corp.

    62,430       2,779,379  

Yungjin Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.(a)

    200,496       551,891  
   

 

 

 
          926,682,822  
Spain — 1.5%            

Acciona SA

    31,318       6,444,320  

Acerinox SA

    165,376       1,613,465  

ACS Actividades de Construccion y Servicios SA

    193,682       4,655,661  

Aena SME SA(a)(c)

    74,681       9,446,373  

Almirall SA(b)

    118,166       1,140,883  

Amadeus IT Group SA(a)

    475,565       27,730,291  

Applus Services SA

    225,153       1,634,985  

Atresmedia Corp. de Medios de Comunicacion SA(b)

    87,206       267,977  

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA

    6,919,487       31,356,826  

Banco de Sabadell SA

    6,080,953       3,893,409  

Banco Santander SA

    17,763,883       44,442,932  

Bankinter SA

    736,215       3,624,781  

Befesa SA(c)

    44,886       2,079,144  

CaixaBank SA

    4,679,370       14,050,903  

Cellnex Telecom SA(c)

    585,749       26,200,016  

Cia. de Distribucion Integral Logista Holdings SA

    62,790       1,294,299  

Cie. Automotive SA

    100,726       2,649,642  

Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles SA

    40,333       1,194,225  

Corp Financiera Alba SA

    62,501       3,297,075  

Ebro Foods SA

    77,788       1,294,470  

EDP Renovaveis SA

    316,003       8,219,011  

Enagas SA

    107,612       2,124,116  

Ence Energia y Celulosa SA

    255,514       846,419  

Endesa SA

    288,045       5,279,698  

Faes Farma SA

    686,147       2,924,322  

Ferrovial SA

    501,160       13,420,124  

Fluidra SA

    74,184       1,386,657  

Gestamp Automocion SA(c)

    202,590       779,358  

Global Dominion Access SA(c)

    289,437       1,161,090  

Grifols SA(b)

    274,776       4,009,428  

Grupo Catalana Occidente SA

    79,183       2,361,284  

Iberdrola SA

    6,091,878       65,051,957  

Iberdrola SA, NVS

    165,078       1,759,723  

Indra Sistemas SA

    193,393       1,769,101  

Industria de Diseno Textil SA

    1,156,102       28,078,197  

Inmobiliaria Colonial Socimi SA

    332,344       2,201,936  

Lar Espana Real Estate Socimi SA

    82,120       401,609  
 

 

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Spain (continued)            

Linea Directa Aseguradora SA Cia de Seguros y Reaseguros

    769,857     $ 854,390  

Mapfre SA

    420,154       678,610  

Mediaset Espana Comunicacion SA(a)

    247,301       860,472  

Melia Hotels International SA(a)

    184,510       1,163,745  

Merlin Properties Socimi SA

    390,012       4,183,192  

Naturgy Energy Group SA(b)

    180,294       5,288,399  

Neinor Homes SA(c)

    57,545       618,953  

Pharma Mar SA

    23,341       1,437,795  

Prosegur Cia. de Seguridad SA

    381,205       679,834  

Red Electrica Corp. SA

    286,554       5,633,762  

Repsol SA

    1,507,246       18,777,654  

Sacyr SA

    672,997       1,539,121  

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy SA(a)

    271,703       4,999,133  

Solaria Energia y Medio Ambiente SA(a)

    125,896       2,902,856  

Talgo SA(b)(c)

    214,394       637,520  

Tecnicas Reunidas SA(a)(b)

    63,442       421,185  

Telefonica SA

    5,383,924       24,032,171  

Unicaja Banco SA(c)

    1,789,443       1,547,882  

Viscofan SA

    43,763       2,548,688  
   

 

 

 
          408,891,069  
Sweden — 2.4%            

AAK AB(b)

    173,355       3,030,232  

AddLife AB

    76,842       1,323,910  

AddTech AB, Class B

    282,556       4,836,981  

AFRY AB

    129,697       1,980,450  

Alfa Laval AB

    328,622       9,826,392  

Alimak Group AB(c)

    35,736       318,366  

Arjo AB, Class B

    331,566       1,821,389  

Assa Abloy AB, Class B

    1,070,457       25,290,639  

Atlas Copco AB, Class A

    2,885,435       33,728,887  

Atlas Copco AB, Class B

    1,640,835       17,044,482  

Attendo AB(a)(c)

    121,070       294,726  

Avanza Bank Holding AB

    158,374       3,055,911  

Axfood AB(b)

    106,893       3,391,225  

Beijer Ref AB

    264,638       4,197,903  

Betsson AB

    226,440       1,563,123  

BHG Group AB(a)

    213,954       731,269  

BICO Group AB, Class B(a)(b)

    56,396       223,972  

Bilia AB, Class A

    109,583       1,548,350  

BillerudKorsnas AB(b)

    250,654       3,233,074  

BioGaia AB

    161,708       1,521,254  

Biotage AB

    111,508       2,452,991  

Boliden AB

    283,612       9,477,992  

Bonava AB, Class B

    154,303       578,061  

Bravida Holding AB(c)

    251,965       2,551,725  

Bure Equity AB

    60,437       1,608,892  

Castellum AB

    321,496       5,154,232  

Cellavision AB

    21,743       783,254  

Cint Group AB(a)

    129,339       912,891  

Clas Ohlson AB, Class B

    67,662       767,500  

Cloetta AB, Class B

    541,661       1,084,164  

Corem Property Group AB, Class B

    837,832       1,126,689  

Dios Fastigheter AB

    134,762       1,065,224  

Dometic Group AB(c)

    345,963       2,346,223  

Dustin Group AB(b)(c)

    139,260       950,924  

Electrolux AB, Class B

    263,245       3,796,998  

Electrolux Professional AB, Class B

    389,064       2,377,524  

Elekta AB, Class B

    404,470       2,921,288  

Embracer Group AB(a)(b)

    707,565       5,392,016  
Security   Shares     Value  
Sweden (continued)            

Epiroc AB, Class A

    725,165     $ 12,822,139  

Epiroc AB, Class B

    444,548       7,061,014  

EQT AB

    327,544       8,890,623  

Essity AB, Class B

    641,485       16,329,049  

Evolution AB(c)

    193,440       18,769,634  

Fabege AB

    263,485       2,704,624  

Fastighets AB Balder, Class B(a)

    720,035       4,599,637  

Fingerprint Cards AB, Class B(a)(b)

    571,827       506,716  

Fortnox AB

    757,935       4,322,038  

Getinge AB, Class B

    260,626       5,881,265  

Granges AB

    131,232       1,216,817  

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB, Class B

    770,850       9,862,670  

Hexagon AB, Class B

    2,135,285           25,142,004  

Hexatronic Group AB

    291,547       3,536,693  

Hexpol AB

    322,230       3,360,879  

Holmen AB, Class B

    108,111       4,442,489  

Hufvudstaden AB, Class A

    139,884       1,930,862  

Husqvarna AB, Class B

    504,170       4,018,100  

Industrivarden AB, Class A

    144,041       3,758,323  

Industrivarden AB, Class C

    186,661       4,815,900  

Indutrade AB

    357,402       8,400,217  

Instalco AB(b)

    334,702       1,656,799  

Intrum AB

    83,721       1,788,277  

Investment AB Latour, Class B

    145,638       3,623,666  

Investor AB, Class A

    529,363       10,883,848  

Investor AB, Class B

    1,962,841       36,629,988  

INVISIO AB

    73,806       1,204,172  

JM AB

    96,680       1,794,142  

Kambi Group PLC, Class B(a)

    34,087       615,331  

Karo Pharma AB(a)

    190,960       954,593  

Kindred Group PLC

    261,935       2,306,877  

Kinnevik AB, Class B(a)

    254,727       4,588,110  

L E Lundbergforetagen AB, Class B

    66,766       3,168,680  

LeoVegas AB(c)

    107,143       641,284  

Lifco AB, Class B

    273,294       5,319,940  

Lindab International AB

    137,890       2,413,541  

Loomis AB

    80,318       2,264,828  

MEKO AB

    85,725       1,007,711  

Millicom International Cellular SA, SDR(a)(b)

    186,980       2,940,086  

MIPS AB(b)

    38,842       2,078,035  

Modern Times Group MTG AB, Class B

    110,946       1,148,356  

Mycronic AB

    101,162       1,487,886  

NCC AB, Class B

    135,259       1,404,691  

Nibe Industrier AB, Class B

    1,631,730       16,438,219  

Nobia AB

    242,743       705,079  

Nolato AB, Class B

    321,042       1,931,939  

Nordnet AB publ

    152,350       2,046,445  

Nyfosa AB

    291,510       2,721,683  

Pandox AB(a)

    103,227       1,513,842  

Paradox Interactive AB(b)

    52,148       924,955  

Peab AB, Class B

    204,042       1,392,063  

Platzer Fastigheter Holding AB, Class B

    87,723       752,051  

PowerCell Sweden AB(a)

    91,113       1,637,810  

Ratos AB, Class B

    372,316       1,865,184  

Resurs Holding AB(c)

    195,574       456,875  

Saab AB, Class B

    72,477       2,621,754  

Sagax AB, Class B

    181,586       4,679,851  

Samhallsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden AB(b)

    1,168,182       2,167,518  

Sandvik AB

    1,190,738       21,940,752  

Scandic Hotels Group AB(a)(b)(c)

    412,798       1,690,454  
 

 

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Sweden (continued)            

Sectra AB

    133,409     $ 2,449,240  

Securitas AB, Class B

    215,309       2,177,273  

Sinch AB(a)(b)(c)

    590,191       1,496,360  

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB, Class A

    1,731,686       18,760,093  

Skanska AB, Class B

    344,688       5,880,361  

SKF AB, Class B

    375,192       6,314,270  

SSAB AB, Class A

    131,826       637,956  

SSAB AB, Class B

    700,544       3,214,229  

Stillfront Group AB(a)(b)

    547,520       1,434,724  

Storskogen Group AB(b)

    755,479       1,004,980  

Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA, Class B

    689,921       10,086,354  

Svenska Handelsbanken AB, Class A

    1,474,662       13,260,029  

Sweco AB, Class B

    216,599       2,415,791  

Swedbank AB, Class A

    931,812       12,905,740  

Swedish Match AB

    1,728,551       18,095,371  

Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB(a)

    135,469       2,975,032  

Tele2 AB, Class B

    532,738       6,085,804  

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Class B

    3,032,226       23,063,849  

Telia Co. AB

    2,659,128       9,823,741  

Thule Group AB(c)

    147,518       4,282,713  

Trelleborg AB, Class B

    271,666       6,674,980  

Viaplay Group AB, Class B(a)

    83,038       2,465,462  

Vitrolife AB

    88,912       2,900,771  

Volvo AB, Class A

    220,201       4,103,121  

Volvo AB, Class B

    1,496,237       26,863,473  

Volvo Car AB, Class B(a)(b)

    580,934       4,325,505  

Wallenstam AB, Class B

    435,739       2,221,102  

Wihlborgs Fastigheter AB

    340,409       2,902,720  
   

 

 

 
          670,911,175  
Switzerland — 6.2%            

ABB Ltd., Registered

    1,803,979       54,840,240  

Adecco Group AG, Registered

    158,208       5,573,194  

Alcon Inc.

    545,109       42,902,303  

Allreal Holding AG, Registered

    11,955       1,977,925  

ALSO Holding AG, Registered

    9,231       1,711,486  

Aryzta AG(a)(b)

    2,035,020       2,325,723  

Autoneum Holding AG(b)

    5,669       657,128  

Bachem Holding AG, Class A

    33,947       2,289,164  

Baloise Holding AG, Registered

    50,185       7,995,929  

Banque Cantonale Vaudoise, Registered

    25,543       2,378,317  

Barry Callebaut AG, Registered

    3,162       7,005,924  

Basilea Pharmaceutica AG, Registered(a)(b)

    27,308       1,265,461  

Belimo Holding AG, Registered

    10,913       4,479,936  

Bell Food Group AG, Registered

    2,090       559,394  

BKW AG

    30,533       3,473,675  

Bobst Group SA, Registered

    11,179       922,008  

Bossard Holding AG, Class A, Registered

    7,863       1,752,533  

Bucher Industries AG, Registered

    6,610       2,537,823  

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG

    5,300       2,394,400  

Bystronic AG, Registered

    1,498       1,108,302  

Cembra Money Bank AG(b)

    35,695       2,594,790  

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG, Participation Certificates, NVS

    1,176       13,004,986  

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG, Registered

    95       10,955,599  

Cie. Financiere Richemont SA, Class A, Registered

    557,412       67,211,345  

Clariant AG, Registered

    215,450       4,036,572  

Coca-Cola HBC AG, Class DI

    220,038       5,415,489  

Comet Holding AG, Registered

    11,342       2,091,823  

Credit Suisse Group AG, Registered

    2,629,759       15,296,166  
Security   Shares     Value  
Switzerland (continued)            

Daetwyler Holding AG, Bearer

    7,565     $ 1,844,009  

DKSH Holding AG

    39,419       3,240,182  

dormakaba Holding AG

    2,637       1,256,219  

Dufry AG, Registered(a)

    73,562       2,769,743  

EFG International AG(b)

    200,669       1,562,832  

Emmi AG, Registered

    1,546       1,538,202  

EMS-Chemie Holding AG, Registered

    7,459       5,923,078  

Flughafen Zurich AG, Registered(a)

    20,143       3,349,704  

Forbo Holding AG, Registered(b)

    1,231       1,653,067  

Galenica AG(c)

    55,090       4,361,498  

Geberit AG, Registered

    41,097       21,644,830  

Georg Fischer Ltd.

    80,770       4,936,575  

Givaudan SA, Registered

    9,827       34,350,835  

Helvetia Holding AG, Registered

    40,165       4,592,010  

Holcim AG

    557,204       26,126,540  

Huber + Suhner AG, Registered

    31,356       2,823,384  

Idorsia Ltd.(a)(b)

    121,340       1,483,880  

Implenia AG, Registered(a)(b)

    17,260       456,478  

Inficon Holding AG, Registered

    2,350       1,961,218  

Interroll Holding AG, Registered

    625       1,649,401  

Julius Baer Group Ltd.

    254,011       13,134,920  

Kardex Holding AG, Registered

    9,955       1,996,287  

Komax Holding AG, Registered

    5,390       1,462,175  

Kuehne + Nagel International AG, Registered

    59,181       15,938,705  

Landis+Gyr Group AG

    35,125       2,318,407  

LEM Holding SA, Registered

    711       1,411,767  

Leonteq AG

    15,024       895,768  

Logitech International SA, Registered

    190,014       10,690,599  

Lonza Group AG, Registered

    79,512       48,323,523  

Medmix AG(c)

    31,879       722,407  

Meyer Burger Technology AG(a)

    3,437,807       2,044,055  

Mobilezone Holding AG, Registered

    139,799       2,495,110  

Mobimo Holding AG, Registered

    11,083       2,853,669  

Nestle SA, Registered

    2,945,947           360,958,850  

Novartis AG, Registered

    2,284,180       196,278,741  

OC Oerlikon Corp. AG, Registered

    257,620       1,993,742  

Partners Group Holding AG

    24,878       27,160,455  

PSP Swiss Property AG, Registered

    50,995       6,098,602  

Roche Holding AG, Bearer

    34,915       14,233,611  

Roche Holding AG, NVS

    733,679       243,584,742  

Schindler Holding AG, Participation Certificates, NVS

    42,307       8,269,276  

Schindler Holding AG, Registered

    25,091       4,764,448  

Schweiter Technologies AG, Bearer

    1,583       1,795,902  

Sensirion Holding AG(a)(c)

    15,698       1,821,833  

SFS Group AG

    19,392       2,131,597  

SGS SA, Registered

    6,187       15,099,172  

Siegfried Holding AG, Registered

    4,924       3,644,019  

Siemens Energy AG(a)

    412,837       6,860,313  

SIG Group AG

    353,312       9,217,312  

Sika AG, Registered

    154,392       38,148,326  

Softwareone Holding AG

    122,783       1,671,165  

Sonova Holding AG, Registered

    60,700       21,863,033  

St. Galler Kantonalbank AG, Class A, Registered

    3,676       1,751,106  

Stadler Rail AG(b)

    44,745       1,449,129  

STMicroelectronics NV

    730,473       27,643,673  

Straumann Holding AG

    112,987       15,281,547  

Sulzer AG, Registered(b)

    27,020       1,811,266  

Swatch Group AG (The), Bearer

    29,121       7,752,500  

Swatch Group AG (The), Registered

    59,235       2,958,118  
 

 

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Switzerland (continued)            

Swiss Life Holding AG, Registered

    35,223     $ 18,658,900  

Swiss Prime Site AG, Registered

    79,799       7,266,783  

Swiss Re AG

    314,321       23,585,641  

Swisscom AG, Registered

    25,134       13,588,379  

Swissquote Group Holding SA, Registered

    14,204       1,726,839  

Tecan Group AG, Registered

    13,518       4,800,734  

Temenos AG, Registered

    73,510       5,834,673  

UBS Group AG, Registered

    3,708,071       60,591,076  

Valiant Holding AG, Registered

    20,628       1,858,271  

Valora Holding AG, Registered

    4,983       1,362,067  

VAT Group AG(c)

    32,083       9,341,651  

Vifor Pharma AG (a)

    53,333       9,317,937  

Vontobel Holding AG, Registered

    39,231       2,580,476  

Zur Rose Group AG(a)(b)

    11,113       793,482  

Zurich Insurance Group AG

    157,107       68,581,656  
   

 

 

 
          1,754,699,755  
Taiwan — 4.3%            

Accton Technology Corp.

    584,000       4,873,990  

Acer Inc.

    2,305,148       1,748,980  

Advanced Ceramic X Corp.

    114,000       712,233  

Advanced Energy Solution Holding Co. Ltd.

    48,000       1,719,918  

Advanced Wireless Semiconductor Co.

    492,631       1,189,775  

Advantech Co. Ltd.

    355,738       4,092,508  

Airtac International Group

    139,185       3,815,301  

Alchip Technologies Ltd.

    78,000       1,853,662  

AmTRAN Technology Co. Ltd.

    2,602,514       1,061,630  

AP Memory Technology Corp.

    127,000       861,455  

ASE Technology Holding Co. Ltd.

    3,328,958       9,700,721  

Asia Cement Corp.

    2,001,329       2,777,057  

Asia Optical Co. Inc.

    542,000       1,141,147  

ASMedia Technology Inc.

    40,000       1,311,627  

ASPEED Technology Inc.

    28,600       1,845,949  

Asustek Computer Inc.

    736,000       6,943,152  

AUO Corp.

    8,365,000       3,756,215  

AURAS Technology Co. Ltd.

    211,000       1,250,897  

BES Engineering Corp.

    7,022,000       2,075,121  

Bizlink Holding Inc.

    188,000       2,027,730  

Brighton-Best International Taiwan Inc.

    865,000       997,830  

Capital Securities Corp.

    5,180,450       1,980,054  

Career Technology MFG. Co. Ltd.

    1,081,752       823,845  

Catcher Technology Co. Ltd.

    548,000       3,129,863  

Cathay Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

    7,883,020       12,025,989  

Center Laboratories Inc.

    735,559       1,440,651  

Century Iron & Steel Industrial Co. Ltd.

    485,000       1,658,716  

Chailease Holding Co. Ltd.

    1,387,481       9,867,438  

Chang Hwa Commercial Bank Ltd.

    5,062,817       3,014,583  

Cheng Loong Corp.

    1,506,000       1,364,577  

Cheng Shin Rubber Industry Co. Ltd.

    1,492,500       1,771,220  

Cheng Uei Precision Industry Co. Ltd.

    559,000       608,649  

Chicony Electronics Co. Ltd.

    510,137       1,352,832  

China Airlines Ltd.

    2,884,000       2,203,716  

China Bills Finance Corp.

    4,871,000       2,613,011  

China Development Financial Holding Corp.

    18,416,340       7,972,265  

China Man-Made Fiber Corp.

    6,455,135       1,678,360  

China Petrochemical Development Corp.

    6,758,587       2,313,760  

China Steel Chemical Corp.

    464,000       1,813,182  

China Steel Corp.

    11,755,575       10,945,220  

Chin-Poon Industrial Co. Ltd.

    918,000       876,322  

Chipbond Technology Corp.

    991,000       1,816,249  

ChipMOS Technologies Inc.

    1,633,000       1,939,690  
Security   Shares     Value  
Taiwan (continued)            

Chlitina Holding Ltd.

    156,000     $ 963,395  

Chroma ATE Inc.

    337,000       1,945,694  

Chunghwa Precision Test Tech Co. Ltd.

    30,000       458,315  

Chunghwa Telecom Co. Ltd.

    3,745,000       15,195,785  

Compal Electronics Inc.

    3,329,000       2,542,286  

Compeq Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    1,291,000       2,115,839  

Coretronic Corp.

    729,000       1,313,488  

CTBC Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

    19,675,980       15,116,459  

CTCI Corp.

    902,000       1,340,504  

Cub Elecparts Inc.

    138,547       656,932  

Darfon Electronics Corp.

    1,353,000       1,818,472  

Delta Electronics Inc.

    1,919,000           16,689,771  

E Ink Holdings Inc.

    1,094,000       7,197,192  

E.Sun Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

    12,541,265       11,560,384  

Eclat Textile Co. Ltd.

    188,365       2,575,426  

Elan Microelectronics Corp.

    443,000       1,613,415  

Elite Material Co. Ltd.

    328,000       1,836,473  

Elite Semiconductor Microelectronics Technology Inc.

    460,000       1,266,713  

eMemory Technology Inc.

    71,000       2,822,430  

Ennoconn Corp.

    100,273       725,511  

ENNOSTAR Inc.

    864,500       1,438,232  

Episil Technologies Inc.

    444,350       1,528,920  

Eternal Materials Co. Ltd.

    1,750,635       1,882,702  

Eva Airways Corp.(a)

    2,600,332       2,983,629  

Evergreen Marine Corp. Taiwan Ltd.

    2,686,477       8,632,667  

Everlight Electronics Co. Ltd.

    1,075,000       1,499,334  

Far Eastern Department Stores Ltd.

    1,094,702       693,490  

Far Eastern International Bank

    5,221,263       1,975,253  

Far Eastern New Century Corp.

    2,426,071       2,468,384  

Far EasTone Telecommunications Co. Ltd.

    1,512,000       3,812,165  

Faraday Technology Corp.

    294,400       1,552,966  

Feng Hsin Steel Co. Ltd.

    725,000       1,605,498  

Feng TAY Enterprise Co. Ltd.

    417,468       2,338,707  

First Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

    10,364,202       9,361,808  

Fitipower Integrated Technology Inc.

    225,000       1,074,591  

FLEXium Interconnect Inc.

    449,987       1,367,748  

Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Corp.

    3,330,660       7,808,120  

Formosa Petrochemical Corp.

    953,000       2,694,987  

Formosa Plastics Corp.

    4,286,040       13,219,565  

Foxconn Technology Co. Ltd.

    519,287       856,844  

Fubon Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

    7,463,741       14,019,982  

Fulgent Sun International Holding Co. Ltd.

    215,824       1,230,512  

General Interface Solution Holding Ltd.

    273,000       714,985  

Genesys Logic Inc.

    131,000       527,307  

Genius Electronic Optical Co. Ltd.

    110,281       1,464,907  

Giant Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    281,000       2,299,082  

Gigabyte Technology Co. Ltd.

    551,000       1,702,525  

Global Unichip Corp.

    159,000       2,705,655  

Globalwafers Co. Ltd.

    228,000       3,453,818  

Goldsun Building Materials Co. Ltd.

    1,367,056       1,132,188  

Gourmet Master Co. Ltd.

    129,000       456,582  

Grand Pacific Petrochemical

    1,779,000       1,182,162  

Grape King Bio Ltd.

    196,000       867,763  

Great Wall Enterprise Co. Ltd.

    1,748,758       2,861,425  

HannStar Display Corp.

    3,434,000       1,126,536  

Highwealth Construction Corp.

    1,609,937       2,442,639  

Hiwin Technologies Corp.

    210,457       1,521,337  

Holy Stone Enterprise Co. Ltd.

    300,000       917,755  

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd.

    13,053,769       47,708,204  
 

 

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Taiwan (continued)            

Hota Industrial Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    367,194     $ 1,004,040  

Hotai Motor Co. Ltd.

    274,000       5,549,303  

HTC Corp.(a)

    887,000       1,946,991  

Hua Nan Financial Holdings Co. Ltd.

    10,463,157       8,094,464  

Huaku Development Co. Ltd.

    534,000       1,600,065  

IBF Financial Holdings Co. Ltd.

    5,728,413       2,703,246  

Innolux Corp.

    9,594,414       3,322,845  

International CSRC Investment Holdings Co.

    1,720,921       1,178,536  

International Games System Co. Ltd.

    192,000       2,275,649  

Inventec Corp.

    2,636,000       2,093,621  

ITEQ Corp.

    460,101       1,095,892  

Jentech Precision Industrial Co. Ltd.

    170,000       2,232,269  

Kenda Rubber Industrial Co. Ltd.

    1,012,817       1,305,968  

King Yuan Electronics Co. Ltd.

    2,011,000       2,652,872  

King’s Town Bank Co. Ltd.

    1,308,000       1,525,435  

Kinsus Interconnect Technology Corp.

    360,000       1,651,190  

LandMark Optoelectronics Corp.

    102,000       529,661  

Largan Precision Co. Ltd.

    102,000       7,154,556  

Lite-On Technology Corp.

    1,955,074       4,289,808  

Lotes Co. Ltd.

    106,087       2,488,652  

Macronix International Co. Ltd.

    1,157,525       1,269,144  

Makalot Industrial Co. Ltd.

    293,866       1,392,573  

MediaTek Inc.

    1,586,970           36,563,913  

Medigen Vaccine Biologics Corp.(a)

    198,000       1,362,279  

Mega Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

    10,904,941       12,918,135  

Merida Industry Co. Ltd.

    240,350       1,855,838  

Merry Electronics Co. Ltd.

    224,697       607,910  

Microbio Co. Ltd.

    617,521       1,201,172  

Micro-Star International Co. Ltd.

    585,000       2,315,955  

Mitac Holdings Corp.

    2,891,198       2,730,469  

momo.com Inc.

    74,400       2,039,388  

Nan Kang Rubber Tire Co. Ltd.(a)

    798,000       1,055,313  

Nan Ya Plastics Corp.

    5,192,300       11,701,439  

Nan Ya Printed Circuit Board Corp.

    263,000       2,130,761  

Nanya Technology Corp.

    976,000       1,714,675  

Nien Made Enterprise Co. Ltd.

    194,000       1,863,548  

Novatek Microelectronics Corp.

    612,000       5,452,181  

Nuvoton Technology Corp.

    287,000       1,157,818  

OBI Pharma Inc.(a)

    362,864       1,003,168  

Oneness Biotech Co. Ltd.(a)

    299,000       1,885,079  

Oriental Union Chemical Corp.

    1,621,000       943,570  

Pan Jit International Inc.

    536,000       1,176,595  

Parade Technologies Ltd.

    83,000       3,125,644  

PChome Online Inc.

    362,341       775,683  

Pegatron Corp.

    1,892,000       3,938,738  

Phison Electronics Corp.

    165,000       1,618,531  

Pixart Imaging Inc.

    245,000       738,910  

Pou Chen Corp.

    2,233,000       2,004,980  

Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp.

    2,746,000       3,254,969  

Powertech Technology Inc.

    416,000       1,192,420  

President Chain Store Corp.

    542,000       5,124,822  

Primax Electronics Ltd.

    522,000       1,221,864  

Prince Housing & Development Corp.

    2,663,521       1,029,079  

Qisda Corp.

    3,235,000       3,100,262  

Quanta Computer Inc.

    2,653,000       7,531,697  

Radiant Opto-Electronics Corp.

    450,060       1,408,550  

Raydium Semiconductor Corp.

    72,000       687,799  

Realtek Semiconductor Corp.

    478,020       5,497,104  

RichWave Technology Corp.

    157,400       749,815  

Ruentex Development Co. Ltd.

    1,749,163       3,213,740  
Security   Shares     Value  
Taiwan (continued)            

Ruentex Industries Ltd.

    609,399     $ 1,262,006  

Sercomm Corp.

    418,000       1,270,051  

Shanghai Commercial & Savings Bank Ltd. (The)

    3,113,320       5,226,368  

Shin Kong Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

    11,430,422       3,267,376  

Shin Zu Shing Co. Ltd.

    266,190       720,821  

Shinkong Synthetic Fibers Corp.

    4,266,000       2,595,018  

Silergy Corp.

    340,000       6,362,884  

Simplo Technology Co. Ltd.

    175,200       1,548,524  

Sinbon Electronics Co. Ltd.

    280,000       2,600,417  

Sino-American Silicon Products Inc.

    562,000       2,681,233  

SinoPac Financial Holdings Co. Ltd.

    10,852,968       6,146,910  

Sitronix Technology Corp.

    258,000       1,451,642  

St. Shine Optical Co. Ltd.

    71,000       622,878  

Standard Foods Corp.

    829,422       1,186,614  

Synnex Technology International Corp.

    1,338,600       2,483,330  

TA Chen Stainless Pipe

    1,648,801       1,933,007  

Taichung Commercial Bank Co. Ltd.

    3,261,377       1,452,180  

TaiDoc Technology Corp.

    155,000       1,011,093  

TaiMed Biologics Inc.(a)

    539,000       1,032,061  

Tainan Spinning Co. Ltd.

    2,527,816       1,522,571  

Taishin Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

    10,624,430       5,592,718  

Taiwan Business Bank

    7,226,630       2,999,391  

Taiwan Cement Corp.

    5,638,081       7,316,362  

Taiwan Cooperative Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

    9,990,568       9,159,714  

Taiwan Fertilizer Co. Ltd.

    1,158,000       2,483,540  

Taiwan High Speed Rail Corp.

    1,225,000       1,197,193  

Taiwan Hon Chuan Enterprise Co. Ltd.

    849,696       2,105,330  

Taiwan Mobile Co. Ltd.

    1,520,000       5,158,098  

Taiwan Secom Co. Ltd.

    560,105       1,922,215  

Taiwan Semiconductor Co. Ltd.

    522,000       1,411,729  

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    25,852,000           443,350,556  

Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology Corp.

    417,000       1,212,045  

Taiwan Union Technology Corp.

    378,000       660,839  

Tatung Co. Ltd.(a)

    1,738,000       2,028,155  

TCI Co. Ltd.

    156,896       756,578  

Teco Electric and Machinery Co. Ltd.

    2,041,000       2,008,616  

Tong Hsing Electronic Industries Ltd.

    269,233       1,769,739  

Transcend Information Inc.

    714,000       1,524,781  

Tripod Technology Corp.

    367,000       1,259,213  

TSRC Corp.

    1,792,100       1,553,193  

TTY Biopharm Co. Ltd.

    468,965       1,109,016  

Tung Ho Steel Enterprise Corp.

    979,540       1,699,380  

TXC Corp.

    639,000       1,874,880  

Unimicron Technology Corp.

    1,314,000       7,009,792  

Uni-President Enterprises Corp.

    4,936,292       11,620,691  

United Integrated Services Co. Ltd.

    247,000       1,266,371  

United Microelectronics Corp.

    12,461,000       16,763,272  

UPI Semiconductor Corp.(a)

    62,000       689,917  

USI Corp.

    2,079,258       1,593,139  

Vanguard International Semiconductor Corp.

    883,000       2,126,739  

Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co. Ltd.

    416,000       1,027,872  

Voltronic Power Technology Corp.

    65,788       3,231,323  

Wafer Works Corp.

    1,260,580       2,013,592  

Walsin Lihwa Corp.

    2,377,000       2,704,159  

Walsin Technology Corp.

    349,000       1,193,042  

Wan Hai Lines Ltd.

    791,200       2,842,957  

Win Semiconductors Corp.

    324,953       1,726,181  

Winbond Electronics Corp.

    3,054,502       2,377,995  

Wisdom Marine Lines Co. Ltd.

    414,000       950,481  

Wistron Corp.

    1,569,227       1,391,942  
 

 

 

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July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Taiwan (continued)            

Wistron NeWeb Corp.

    445,860     $ 1,119,319  

Wiwynn Corp.

    84,000       2,077,867  

WPG Holdings Ltd.

    1,510,360       2,537,657  

XinTec Inc.

    335,000       1,451,563  

Yageo Corp.

    432,729       4,996,313  

Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp.

    1,903,000       5,739,041  

YFY Inc.

    2,046,000       1,650,698  

Yuanta Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

    10,481,927       7,026,017  

Yulon Motor Co. Ltd.

    908,502       1,393,786  

Zhen Ding Technology Holding Ltd.

    489,050       1,852,352  
   

 

 

 
          1,208,007,484  
Thailand — 0.6%            

Advanced Info Service PCL, NVDR

    1,265,500       6,955,981  

Airports of Thailand PCL, NVDR(a)

    4,884,100       9,410,639  

Amata Corp. PCL, NVDR

    3,247,000       1,596,921  

B Grimm Power PCL, NVDR

    1,662,300       1,727,209  

Bangchak Corp. PCL, NVDR

    2,624,900       2,129,945  

Bangkok Chain Hospital PCL, NVDR

    3,435,200       1,902,730  

Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL, NVDR

    11,771,000       8,608,616  

Bangkok Expressway & Metro PCL, NVDR

    11,765,600       2,795,037  

Banpu PCL, NVDR

    7,458,500       2,746,076  

Berli Jucker PCL, NVDR

    1,538,800       1,365,246  

BTS Group Holdings PCL, NVDR

    12,851,500       3,027,706  

Bumrungrad Hospital PCL, NVDR

    613,200       3,055,750  

Central Pattana PCL, NVDR

    2,465,800       4,295,044  

Central Retail Corp. PCL, NVDR

    2,098,474       2,102,513  

CH Karnchang PCL, NVDR

    1,690,600       985,550  

Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL, NVDR

    4,077,000       2,802,181  

CK Power PCL, NVDR

    5,436,700       794,376  

CP ALL PCL, NVDR

    6,477,200       10,837,241  

Delta Electronics Thailand PCL, NVDR

    333,100       4,323,300  

Electricity Generating PCL, NVDR

    552,900       2,787,761  

Energy Absolute PCL, NVDR

    2,048,500       4,551,059  

Esso Thailand PCL, NVDR(a)

    5,330,700       1,557,202  

Global Power Synergy PCL, NVDR

    1,344,200       2,493,470  

Gulf Energy Development PCL, NVDR

    3,557,900       4,609,359  

Hana Microelectronics PCL, NVDR(b)

    1,236,200       1,561,532  

Home Product Center PCL, NVDR

    5,558,000       2,013,233  

Indorama Ventures PCL, NVDR

    2,573,600       3,080,527  

Intouch Holdings PCL, NVDR

    2,063,600       3,964,283  

IRPC PCL, NVDR

    19,640,000       1,759,955  

Jasmine International PCL, NVDR(a)

    21,450,800       1,548,872  

KCE Electronics PCL, NVDR(b)

    1,334,200       2,315,607  

Kiatnakin Phatra Bank PCL, NVDR

    830,900       1,502,163  

Krung Thai Bank PCL, NVDR

    4,854,300       2,111,136  

Land & Houses PCL, NVDR

    5,765,200       1,337,367  

MBK PCL, NVDR(a)(b)

    1,733,500       745,004  

Minor International PCL, NVDR(a)

    3,617,800       3,327,525  

Muangthai Capital PCL, NVDR

    1,312,500       1,751,581  

Osotspa PCL, NVDR

    2,499,000       2,134,043  

PTT Exploration & Production PCL, NVDR

    1,669,661       7,506,871  

PTT Global Chemical PCL, NVDR

    2,640,500       3,206,708  

PTT Public Company Ltd., NVDR

    11,086,000       10,564,389  

SCB X PCL, NVS

    813,800       2,243,974  

Siam Cement PCL (The), NVDR

    830,700       8,452,647  

Sino-Thai Engineering & Construction PCL, NVDR(b)

    1,818,100       601,161  

Sri Trang Agro-Industry PCL, NVDR

    1,306,700       774,165  

Srisawad Corp. PCL, NVDR

    1,244,610       1,712,088  

Thai Oil PCL, NVDR

    2,091,000       2,955,612  
Security   Shares     Value  
Thailand (continued)            

Thai Union Group PCL, NVDR

    4,162,600     $ 1,849,187  

Thanachart Capital PCL, NVDR

    1,002,900       1,036,045  

TPI Polene PCL, NVDR

    15,131,700       652,023  

True Corp. PCL, NVDR

    22,414,345       2,907,832  

TTW PCL, NVDR(b)

    8,088,600       2,285,288  

WHA Corp. PCL, NVDR

    17,087,000       1,402,247  
   

 

 

 
          164,763,977  
Turkey — 0.1%            

Akbank TAS

    2,707,955       1,304,365  

Anadolu Efes Biracilik Ve Malt Sanayii AS

    244,610       502,631  

Aselsan Elektronik Sanayi Ve Ticaret AS

    1,492,462       1,851,251  

BIM Birlesik Magazalar AS

    357,869       1,839,630  

Coca-Cola Icecek AS

    102,514       831,774  

Eregli Demir ve Celik Fabrikalari TAS

    1,154,364       1,788,133  

Ford Otomotiv Sanayi AS

    140,287       2,386,536  

Haci Omer Sabanci Holding AS

    1,628,588       1,806,159  

Kardemir Karabuk Demir Celik Sanayi ve Ticaret AS, Class D(b)

    1,613,817       966,634  

KOC Holding AS

    723,846       1,496,181  

Koza Anadolu Metal Madencilik Isletmeleri AS(a)(b)

    437,012       694,027  

Pegasus Hava Tasimaciligi AS(a)(b)

    92,926       869,614  

Petkim Petrokimya Holding AS(a)(b)

    2,203,872       1,097,869  

Sok Marketler Ticaret AS

    310,738       243,488  

TAV Havalimanlari Holding AS(a)(b)

    306,674       963,612  

Tekfen Holding AS

    238,089       339,094  

Turk Hava Yollari AO(a)

    977,559       2,749,922  

Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS

    1,126,569       1,070,411  

Turkiye Is Bankasi AS, Class C

    4,705,209       1,379,124  

Turkiye Petrol Rafinerileri AS(a)

    131,412       1,968,460  

Turkiye Sise ve Cam Fabrikalari AS

    1,979,559       2,410,849  

Ulker Biskuvi Sanayi AS(a)

    390,959       322,109  
   

 

 

 
      28,881,873  
United Arab Emirates — 0.4%            

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC

    3,385,699       8,415,359  

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank PJSC

    1,990,134       4,932,001  

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. for Distribution PJSC

    2,768,367       3,228,160  

Aldar Properties PJSC

    5,134,908       6,859,806  

Aramex PJSC

    906,514       932,897  

Dubai Investments PJSC

    3,067,663       1,931,378  

Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC

    2,603,383       4,171,935  

Emaar Properties PJSC

    4,462,210       6,696,404  

Emirates NBD Bank PJSC

    2,448,059       9,213,516  

Emirates Telecommunications Group Co. PJSC

    3,646,480       27,697,801  

First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC

    4,896,843       25,916,521  
   

 

 

 
      99,995,778  
United Kingdom — 9.6%            

3i Group PLC

    1,052,899       16,359,679  

888 Holdings PLC

    729,957       1,307,633  

Abcam PLC(a)

    215,388       3,218,952  

abrdn PLC

    1,670,355       3,386,515  

Admiral Group PLC

    198,858       4,647,625  

AG Barr PLC

    159,180       1,049,346  

Airtel Africa PLC(c)

    1,421,391       2,747,567  

AJ Bell PLC

    418,827       1,611,522  

Anglo American PLC

    1,356,878       49,044,150  

Antofagasta PLC

    410,996       5,847,931  

Ascential PLC(a)

    481,751       1,722,369  

Ashmore Group PLC

    405,149       1,067,732  

Ashtead Group PLC

    476,534       26,823,960  
 

 

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
United Kingdom (continued)            

ASOS PLC(a)

    80,503     $ 1,024,566  

Associated British Foods PLC

    381,351       7,789,233  

Assura PLC

    2,343,560       1,964,020  

Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings PLC(a)(b)(c)

    104,246       613,103  

AstraZeneca PLC

    1,640,778       215,829,919  

Auto Trader Group PLC(c)

    1,025,607       7,906,931  

Avast PLC(c)

    726,994       4,116,799  

AVEVA Group PLC

    135,364       3,916,148  

Aviva PLC

    2,851,193       13,807,824  

Avon Protection PLC

    65,327       844,876  

B&M European Value Retail SA

    985,461       5,102,566  

Babcock International Group PLC(a)

    337,579       1,411,790  

BAE Systems PLC

    3,321,571       31,218,576  

Balfour Beatty PLC

    748,287       2,557,006  

Bank of Georgia Group PLC

    46,746       857,325  

Barclays PLC

    17,840,773       34,175,118  

Barratt Developments PLC

    1,126,323       6,906,269  

Beazley PLC

    597,239       3,955,594  

Bellway PLC

    136,896       4,091,006  

Berkeley Group Holdings PLC

    125,880       6,523,537  

Big Yellow Group PLC

    209,038       3,626,106  

Bodycote PLC

    248,436       1,817,457  

boohoo Group PLC(a)(b)

    1,138,943       930,662  

BP PLC

    20,501,177           100,338,083  

Breedon Group PLC

    1,680,734       1,456,168  

Brewin Dolphin Holdings PLC

    341,186       2,127,341  

British American Tobacco PLC

    2,263,323       88,685,216  

British Land Co. PLC (The)

    950,621       5,715,834  

Britvic PLC

    278,988       2,923,562  

BT Group PLC

    7,436,956       14,682,951  

Bunzl PLC

    354,722       13,312,947  

Burberry Group PLC

    429,536       9,442,730  

Burford Capital Ltd.

    231,530       2,482,633  

Capita PLC(a)

    2,289,024       803,763  

Capital & Counties Properties PLC

    870,437       1,576,921  

Capricorn Energy PLC(a)

    643,023       1,724,224  

Carnival PLC(a)

    155,574       1,254,471  

Centamin PLC

    1,766,411       1,785,969  

Centrica PLC(a)

    5,254,840       5,630,552  

Ceres Power Holdings PLC(a)(b)

    161,344       1,198,551  

Cineworld Group PLC(a)(b)

    1,874,284       528,924  

Close Brothers Group PLC

    159,799       2,160,106  

CNH Industrial NV

    1,114,331       14,355,545  

Coats Group PLC

    1,876,309       1,696,957  

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC

    226,983       12,284,320  

Compass Group PLC

    1,854,354       43,459,445  

Computacenter PLC

    91,749       2,900,561  

ConvaTec Group PLC(c)

    1,623,994       4,528,485  

Countryside Partnerships PLC(a)(c)

    603,169       2,137,929  

Craneware PLC

    35,567       814,294  

Cranswick PLC

    53,090       2,159,410  

Crest Nicholson Holdings PLC

    464,742       1,562,569  

Croda International PLC

    148,690       13,597,700  

Currys PLC

    1,288,167       1,053,287  

CVS Group PLC

    102,750       2,157,223  

Darktrace PLC(a)

    281,242       1,291,357  

DCC PLC

    92,032       6,008,705  

Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC

    123,115       5,540,500  

Deliveroo PLC(a)(b)(c)

    1,011,779       1,116,816  

Derwent London PLC

    111,784       3,902,615  
Security   Shares     Value  
United Kingdom (continued)            

Diageo PLC

    2,424,791     $ 114,866,851  

Diploma PLC

    144,741       4,860,765  

Direct Line Insurance Group PLC

    1,412,156       3,543,873  

Diversified Energy Co. PLC

    1,361,870       2,051,546  

Domino’s Pizza Group PLC

    521,080       1,815,956  

Dr. Martens PLC

    545,389       1,731,485  

Drax Group PLC

    462,251       4,434,242  

DS Smith PLC

    1,514,972       5,400,256  

Dunelm Group PLC

    163,119       1,696,027  

easyJet PLC(a)

    339,219       1,656,819  

Elementis PLC(a)

    1,010,587       1,345,743  

Energean PLC(a)

    217,445       3,039,956  

Entain PLC(a)

    632,388       9,305,622  

Essentra PLC

    385,541       1,163,815  

Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC

    122,258       2,164,616  

Experian PLC

    979,633       34,299,159  

FD Technologies PLC(a)

    29,555       705,883  

Ferguson PLC

    234,133       29,453,625  

Ferrexpo PLC

    385,941       700,027  

Fevertree Drinks PLC

    116,068       1,520,742  

Firstgroup PLC(b)

    1,915,786       3,128,868  

Frasers Group PLC(a)

    358,409       3,921,609  

Future PLC

    148,001       3,316,007  

Games Workshop Group PLC

    39,725       3,759,684  

Gamma Communications PLC

    114,985       1,559,645  

GB Group PLC

    256,940       1,589,953  

Genuit Group PLC

    343,772       1,780,320  

Genus PLC

    79,767       2,756,840  

Go-Ahead Group PLC (The)(a)

    71,693       1,295,320  

Grainger PLC

    830,363       2,995,222  

Great Portland Estates PLC

    302,276       2,288,096  

Greatland Gold PLC(a)

    6,735,553       1,041,725  

Greggs PLC

    110,292       2,749,806  

GSK PLC

    4,237,044       89,021,153  

Haleon PLC(a)

    5,286,165       18,784,599  

Halfords Group PLC

    417,380       873,248  

Halma PLC

    413,746       11,652,278  

Hammerson PLC

    4,491,138       1,371,155  

Harbour Energy PLC

    387,656       1,733,474  

Hargreaves Lansdown PLC

    335,923       3,477,731  

Hays PLC

    1,557,201       2,429,496  

Helical PLC

    313,084       1,486,967  

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC

    173,366       3,664,437  

Hill & Smith Holdings PLC

    106,887       1,718,097  

Hiscox Ltd.

    352,178       3,834,769  

Hochschild Mining PLC

    526,780       520,090  

HomeServe PLC

    321,712       4,611,260  

Howden Joinery Group PLC

    675,953       5,579,690  

HSBC Holdings PLC

    21,410,575           134,114,919  

Hunting PLC

    256,793       675,481  

Ibstock PLC(c)

    605,388       1,517,423  

IG Group Holdings PLC

    389,164       3,775,765  

IMI PLC

    283,791       4,634,027  

Imperial Brands PLC

    978,697       21,488,594  

Inchcape PLC

    433,060       4,432,446  

Indivior PLC(a)

    947,545       3,710,723  

Informa PLC(a)

    1,637,540       11,909,245  

IntegraFin Holdings PLC

    364,061       1,213,015  

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC

    188,305       11,161,795  

Intermediate Capital Group PLC

    330,825       6,167,061  
 

 

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
United Kingdom (continued)            

Intertek Group PLC

    165,685     $ 8,855,068  

Investec PLC

    726,227       3,928,639  

IP Group PLC

    1,767,912       1,862,345  

ITM Power PLC(a)(b)

    502,701       1,312,514  

ITV PLC

    3,917,361       3,523,346  

IWG PLC(a)

    842,785       1,976,488  

J D Wetherspoon PLC(a)

    123,304       842,045  

J Sainsbury PLC

    1,797,402       4,848,618  

JD Sports Fashion PLC

    3,098,093       4,920,892  

JET2 PLC(a)

    175,366       1,965,564  

John Wood Group PLC(a)

    724,322       1,388,385  

Johnson Matthey PLC

    200,831       5,250,623  

Jupiter Fund Management PLC

    593,442       911,189  

Just Group PLC

    1,530,397       1,333,136  

Kainos Group PLC

    141,122       2,345,866  

Keller Group PLC

    116,771       1,135,327  

Keywords Studios PLC

    79,146       2,433,256  

Kingfisher PLC

    2,263,476       7,161,346  

Lancashire Holdings Ltd.

    309,466       1,685,865  

Land Securities Group PLC

    735,461       6,572,101  

Learning Technologies Group PLC

    803,143       1,300,830  

Legal & General Group PLC

    6,627,881       21,166,250  

Liontrust Asset Management PLC

    130,926       1,663,349  

Lloyds Banking Group PLC

    74,152,604       41,055,189  

London Stock Exchange Group PLC

    347,341           33,897,938  

LondonMetric Property PLC

    870,776       2,655,319  

M&G PLC

    2,727,677       7,110,241  

Man Group PLC/Jersey

    1,502,924       4,999,838  

Marks & Spencer Group PLC(a)

    2,086,784       3,617,812  

Marshalls PLC

    259,946       1,569,440  

Marston’s PLC(a)

    1,213,869       705,716  

Mediclinic International PLC(a)

    495,926       2,934,377  

Meggitt PLC(a)

    835,508       8,048,183  

Melrose Industries PLC

    4,811,257       9,470,762  

Micro Focus International PLC

    527,441       1,837,402  

Mitchells & Butlers PLC(a)

    437,602       924,359  

Mitie Group PLC

    1,997,775       1,908,955  

Mondi PLC

    503,875       9,562,144  

Moneysupermarket.com Group PLC

    622,117       1,548,707  

Morgan Advanced Materials PLC

    452,306       1,754,356  

National Express Group PLC(a)

    617,309       1,383,021  

National Grid PLC

    3,763,341       51,819,676  

NatWest Group PLC

    6,205,732       18,848,398  

NCC Group PLC

    465,637       1,271,894  

Network International Holdings PLC(a)(c)

    540,086       1,320,695  

Next PLC

    144,266       12,010,403  

Ninety One PLC

    549,210       1,372,435  

NMC Health PLC, NVS(d)

    74,553       1  

Ocado Group PLC(a)

    536,435       5,514,688  

On the Beach Group PLC(a)(c)

    269,563       365,613  

OSB Group PLC

    541,241       3,476,797  

Oxford Biomedica PLC(a)

    134,150       789,067  

Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLC(a)

    363,507       1,419,765  

Pagegroup PLC

    378,071       2,104,330  

Pantheon Resources PLC(a)

    862,252       1,230,417  

Paragon Banking Group PLC

    421,527       2,752,189  

Pearson PLC

    770,966       7,135,485  

Penno Group PLC

    300,342       3,676,322  

Persimmon PLC

    356,600       8,225,411  

Petrofac Ltd.(a)

    508,932       713,983  
Security   Shares     Value  
United Kingdom (continued)            

Pets at Home Group PLC

    582,590     $ 2,337,534  

Phoenix Group Holdings PLC

    642,120       5,059,019  

Playtech PLC(a)

    330,186       1,978,518  

Premier Foods PLC

    1,122,058       1,590,539  

Primary Health Properties PLC

    1,020,930       1,836,798  

Provident Financial PLC

    459,844       1,086,683  

Prudential PLC

    2,979,558       36,751,018  

QinetiQ Group PLC

    679,491       3,164,602  

Quilter PLC(c)

    1,354,588       1,732,098  

Rathbones Group PLC

    73,176       1,612,958  

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC

    745,592       60,478,497  

Redde Northgate PLC

    494,013       2,207,905  

Redrow PLC

    305,226       2,158,140  

RELX PLC

    2,034,493       60,240,200  

Renishaw PLC

    45,189       2,399,002  

Rentokil Initial PLC

    2,017,040       13,318,431  

Restaurant Group PLC (The)(a)

    1,275,614       790,830  

Restore PLC

    197,455       1,079,188  

Rightmove PLC

    950,626       7,431,779  

Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC(a)

    8,882,770       9,708,324  

Rotork PLC

    892,117       2,830,926  

Royal Mail PLC

    738,705       2,552,813  

RS GROUP PLC

    495,791       6,259,197  

RWS Holdings PLC

    424,878       1,983,774  

S4 Capital PLC(a)

    408,229       631,310  

Sabre Insurance Group PLC(c)

    322,018       429,016  

Safestore Holdings PLC

    238,832       3,325,642  

Sage Group PLC (The)

    1,106,435       9,535,381  

Sanne Group PLC(a)

    377,600       4,230,539  

Savills PLC

    196,382       2,863,144  

Schroders PLC

    124,342       4,510,096  

Segro PLC

    1,312,934       17,564,404  

Senior PLC(a)

    692,587       1,224,664  

Serco Group PLC

    1,306,540       3,005,947  

Severn Trent PLC

    255,428       9,183,102  

Shaftesbury PLC(b)

    255,073       1,565,207  

Shell PLC

    8,029,564           214,199,158  

Smart Metering Systems PLC

    150,086       1,723,001  

Smith & Nephew PLC

    946,366       12,133,504  

Smiths Group PLC

    428,948       8,095,189  

Softcat PLC

    139,783       2,384,726  

SolGold PLC(a)(b)

    1,729,261       534,897  

Spectris PLC

    123,154       4,684,241  

Spirax-Sarco Engineering PLC

    85,795       12,518,257  

Spire Healthcare Group PLC(a)(c)

    645,099       1,872,069  

Spirent Communications PLC

    648,830       2,231,767  

SSE PLC

    1,094,635       23,642,357  

SSP Group PLC(a)

    827,356       2,572,845  

St. James’s Place PLC

    569,887       8,560,311  

Standard Chartered PLC

    2,668,989       18,396,510  

Subsea 7 SA

    259,519       2,338,935  

Synthomer PLC

    504,062       1,437,847  

Tate & Lyle PLC

    439,626       4,306,735  

Taylor Wimpey PLC

    4,044,895       6,295,792  

TBC Bank Group PLC

    47,640       800,621  

Team17 Group PLC(a)

    140,180       749,589  

Telecom Plus PLC

    92,927       2,554,379  

Tesco PLC

    7,995,028       25,641,139  

THG PLC(a)

    865,081       721,341  

TP ICAP Group PLC

    848,733       1,229,968  
 

 

 

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iShares® Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

 

 
United Kingdom (continued)            

Trainline PLC(a)(c)

    552,154     $ 2,664,101  

Travis Perkins PLC

    182,696       2,344,837  

Tritax Big Box REIT PLC

    1,469,793       3,536,200  

Ultra Electronics Holdings PLC

    79,663       3,401,978  

Unilever PLC

    2,688,577       130,941,463  

UNITE Group PLC (The)

    370,708       5,285,294  

United Utilities Group PLC

    718,888       9,551,530  

Vesuvius PLC

    317,464       1,391,014  

Victoria PLC(a)(b)

    156,735       713,363  

Victrex PLC

    89,069       2,097,842  

Virgin Money UK PLC

    1,428,649       2,491,790  

Vistry Group PLC

    249,508       2,812,686  

Vodafone Group PLC

    28,314,423       41,725,752  

Weir Group PLC (The)

    286,723       5,863,137  

WH Smith PLC(a)

    138,273       2,440,586  

Whitbread PLC

    215,954       6,873,777  

Wickes Group PLC

    299,891       497,777  

Workspace Group PLC

    242,400       1,742,255  

WPP PLC

    1,239,163       13,373,522  
   

 

 

 
      2,707,164,794  
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks — 98.4%
(Cost: $26,744,365,152)

 

    27,680,021,597  
   

 

 

 

Preferred Stocks

   
Brazil — 0.4%            

Alpargatas SA, Preference Shares, NVS

    263,013       1,117,809  

Azul SA, Preference Shares, NVS(a)

    401,664       910,597  

Banco Bradesco SA, Preference Shares, NVS

    5,788,953       19,501,256  

Banco do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul SA, Class B, Preference Shares, NVS

    157,100       303,931  

Bradespar SA, Preference Shares, NVS

    265,716       1,154,461  

Braskem SA, Class A, Preference Shares, NVS

    209,623       1,486,455  

Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA, Class B, Preference Shares, NVS

    284,250       2,600,173  

Cia. Energetica de Minas Gerais, Preference Shares, NVS

    1,527,422       3,318,108  

Cia. Paranaense de Energia, Preference Shares, NVS

    1,477,180       1,995,611  

Gerdau SA, Preference Shares, NVS

    1,217,393       5,755,094  

Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes SA, Preference Shares, NVS(a)

    336,198       543,209  

Itau Unibanco Holding SA, Preference Shares, NVS

    4,983,018       22,747,702  

Itausa SA, Preference Shares, NVS

    5,089,028       8,488,106  

Marcopolo SA, Preference Shares, NVS

    684,927       326,969  

Metalurgica Gerdau SA, Preference Shares, NVS

    1,260,690       2,492,580  

Petroleo Brasileiro SA, Preference Shares, NVS

    4,880,835       32,214,398  

Randon SA Implementos e Participacoes, Preference Shares, NVS

    357,477       694,351  

Unipar Carbocloro SA, Class B, Preference Shares, NVS

    64,326       1,035,611  
   

 

 

 
      106,686,421  
Chile — 0.1%            

Embotelladora Andina SA, Class B, Preference Shares, NVS

    468,946       850,878  

Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA, Class B, Preference Shares

    159,107       15,802,816  
   

 

 

 
      16,653,694  
Security   Shares     Value  

 

 
Colombia — 0.0%            

Bancolombia SA, Preference Shares, NVS

    529,830     $ 3,907,913  
   

 

 

 
Germany — 0.2%            

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, Preference Shares, NVS

    63,564       4,826,103  

Draegerwerk AG & Co. KGaA, Preference Shares, NVS

    10,269       538,811  

Fuchs Petrolub SE, Preference Shares, NVS

    80,556       2,413,702  

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Preference Shares, NVS

    170,289       10,878,623  

Jungheinrich AG, Preference Shares, NVS

    62,916       1,712,541  

Porsche Automobil Holding SE, Preference Shares, NVS

    165,506       11,979,607  

Sartorius AG, Preference Shares, NVS

    29,542       13,214,114  

Volkswagen AG, Preference Shares, NVS

    187,452       26,503,809  
   

 

 

 
      72,067,310  
Russia — 0.0%            

Surgutneftegas PJSC, Preference Shares, NVS(d)

    7,082,700       1,136  
   

 

 

 
South Korea — 0.2%            

Hyundai Motor Co.

   

Preference Shares, NVS

    24,013       1,743,989  

Series 2, Preference Shares, NVS

    37,157       2,702,703  

LG Chem Ltd., Preference Shares, NVS

    7,181       1,612,098  

LG H&H Co. Ltd., Preference Shares, NVS

    1,413       412,461  

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Preference Shares, NVS

    889,334       39,085,899  
   

 

 

 
      45,557,150  
   

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks — 0.9%
(Cost: $253,896,257)

 

    244,873,624  
   

 

 

 

Warrants

 

 
Australia — 0.0%        

Magellan Financial Group Ltd.
(Expires 04/16/27)(a)

    16,323       9,580  

PointsBet Holdings Ltd.
(Expires 07/08/24)(a)

    20,102        
   

 

 

 
      9,580  
   

 

 

 

Total Warrants — 0.0%
(Cost: $0)

 

    9,580  
   

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments — 99.3%
(Cost: $26,998,261,409)

 

    27,924,904,801  
   

 

 

 

Short-Term Securities

 

 
Money Market Funds — 1.3%        

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares, 1.93%(f)(g)(h)

    308,780,275       308,749,397  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 1.81%(f)(g)

    41,960,000       41,960,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Securities — 1.3%
(Cost: $350,661,782)

 

    350,709,397  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities — 100.6%
(Cost: $27,348,923,191)

 

    28,275,614,198  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.6)%

 

    (162,142,623
   

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

    $   28,113,471,575  
   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Non-income producing security.

(b) 

All or a portion of this security is on loan.

 

 

 

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(c) 

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

(d) 

Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

(e) 

Restricted security as to resale, excluding 144A securities. The Fund held restricted securities with a current value of $197,513, representing less than 0.05% of its net assets as of period end, and an original cost of $2,622,906.

(f) 

Affiliate of the Fund.

(g) 

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

(h) 

All or a portion of this security was purchased with the cash collateral from loaned securities.

    

 

 

Affiliates

Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended July 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

 

 

   
    Affiliated Issuer   Value at
07/31/21
     Purchases
at Cost
    Proceeds
from Sale
    Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Value at
07/31/22
    

Shares

Held at

07/31/22

     Income    

Capital

Gain

Distributions

from

Underlying

Funds

        
 

 

   

    

 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares

  $ 312,178,049      $     $ (3,258,992 )(a)    $ (84,947   $ (84,713   $ 308,749,397        308,780,275      $ 7,282,158 (b)    $    
 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares

    1,980,000        39,980,000 (a)                        41,960,000        41,960,000        139,877          
          

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

 

   

 

 

   
           $ (84,947   $ (84,713   $ 350,709,397         $ 7,422,035     $    
          

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

  (a) 

Represents net amount purchased (sold).

 
  (b) 

All or a portion represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Futures Contracts

 

 

 
Description   Number of
Contracts
     Expiration
Date
     Notional
Amount
(000)
     Value/
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

 

 

Long Contracts

          

MSCI EAFE Index

    1,260        09/16/22      $ 122,982      $ 6,480,393  

MSCI Emerging Markets Index

    1,006        09/16/22        50,225        340,659  
          

 

 

 
           $ 6,821,052  
          

 

 

 

 

 

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Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

 

 
    Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
     Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Interest
Rate
Contracts
     Other
Contracts
     Total  

 

 

Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments

                   

Futures contracts

                   

Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(a)

  $      $      $ 6,821,052      $      $      $      $ 6,821,052  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts are reported in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments. In the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss).

 

For the period ended July 31, 2022, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Consolidated Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

 

 
    Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
    Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Interest
Rate
Contracts
     Other
Contracts
     Total  

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from

                  

Futures contracts

  $      $      $ (23,414,415   $      $      $      $ (23,414,415
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on

                  

Futures contracts

  $      $      $ 7,470,390     $      $      $      $ 7,470,390  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

 

 

Futures contracts

 

Average notional value of contracts — long

  $ 128,900,729      

 

 

For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.

 

 

 
    Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

 

 

Investments

                

Assets

                

Common Stocks

  $ 3,488,362,253        $ 24,187,237,753        $ 4,421,591        $ 27,680,021,597  

Preferred Stocks

    127,248,028          117,624,460          1,136          244,873,624  

Warrants

    9,580                            9,580  

Money Market Funds

    350,709,397                            350,709,397  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
  $   3,966,329,258        $ 24,304,862,213        $       4,422,727        $ 28,275,614,198  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments(a)

                

Assets

                

Futures Contracts

  $ 6,821,052        $        $        $ 6,821,052  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts. Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities

July 31, 2022

 

   

iShares

Core MSCI EAFE

ETF

    

iShares

Core MSCI Europe

ETF

    

iShares

Core MSCI

International

Developed

Markets ETF

    

iShares

Core MSCI Pacific

ETF

 

 

 

ASSETS

          

Investments, at value — unaffiliated(a)(b)

  $ 88,328,464,303      $ 3,905,034,593      $ 7,345,536,051      $ 1,497,262,796  

Investments, at value — affiliated(c)

    829,702,643        39,145,367        69,496,587        14,189,233  

Cash

    1,232,139        5,489        5,947        3,965  

Foreign currency, at value(d)

    203,002,824        9,661,017        12,706,863        1,108,218  

Foreign currency collateral pledged for futures contracts(e)

    35,999,172        2,122,467        1,659,909        197,022  

Receivables:

          

Investments sold

    13,811,560        880        1,247,745        527,068  

Securities lending income — affiliated

    1,692,291        53,145        108,687        21,345  

Variation margin on futures contracts

    6,723,179        416,950        60,934        24,282  

Capital shares sold

           2        51,640         

Dividends — unaffiliated

    83,510,928        3,107,634        7,269,306        1,875,790  

Dividends — affiliated

    5,476        566        896        194  

Tax reclaims

    149,971,201        10,706,955        8,010,152        2,625  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

    89,654,115,716        3,970,255,065        7,446,154,717        1,515,212,538  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

          

Collateral on securities loaned, at value

    823,669,830        38,759,574        68,757,042        14,052,665  

Deferred foreign capital gain tax

    248,867               16,433         

Payables:

          

Investments purchased

           4,411,678        51,640         

Investment advisory fees

    5,033,395        291,400        235,117        108,854  

Professional fees

    1,699,673        70,810                
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

    830,651,765        43,533,462        69,060,232        14,161,519  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

  $ 88,823,463,951      $ 3,926,721,603      $ 7,377,094,485      $ 1,501,051,019  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF

          

Paid-in capital

  $ 92,930,710,827      $ 4,704,805,975      $ 7,630,116,753      $ 1,523,840,215  

Accumulated loss

    (4,107,246,876      (778,084,372      (253,022,268      (22,789,196
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

  $ 88,823,463,951      $ 3,926,721,603      $ 7,377,094,485      $ 1,501,051,019  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE

          

Shares outstanding

    1,435,400,000        83,100,000        130,650,000        27,400,000  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value

  $ 61.88      $ 47.25      $ 56.46      $ 54.78  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Shares authorized

    Unlimited        Unlimited        Unlimited        Unlimited  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Par value

    None        None        None        None  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

(a) Investments, at cost — unaffiliated

  $ 88,828,007,014      $ 4,526,632,711      $ 7,338,093,808      $ 1,461,835,459  

(b) Securities loaned, at value

  $ 775,636,594      $ 37,622,688      $ 61,976,809      $ 13,184,782  

(c)  Investments, at cost — affiliated

  $ 829,630,442      $ 39,139,791      $ 69,493,096      $ 14,188,923  

(d) Foreign currency, at cost

  $ 199,028,879      $ 9,518,382      $ 12,610,092      $ 1,088,817  

(e) Foreign currency collateral pledged, at cost

  $ 37,662,196      $ 2,241,863      $ 1,663,134      $ 201,036  

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities  (continued)

July 31, 2022

 

   

iShares

Core MSCI Total

International Stock

ETF

(Consolidated)

 

 

 

ASSETS

   

Investments, at value — unaffiliated(a)(b)

    $ 27,924,904,801  

Investments, at value — affiliated(c)

      350,709,397  

Cash

      12,820,477  

Foreign currency, at value(d)

      50,537,823  

Cash pledged for futures contracts

      8,415,000  

Receivables:

   

Investments sold

      5,101,257  

Securities lending income — affiliated

      571,789  

Variation margin on futures contracts

      1,458,305  

Capital shares sold

      66,833,327  

Dividends — unaffiliated

      52,688,474  

Dividends — affiliated

      52,039  

Tax reclaims

      25,043,010  
   

 

 

 

Total assets

      28,499,135,699  
   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

   

Collateral on securities loaned, at value

      308,929,974  

Deferred foreign capital gain tax

      69,052  

Payables:

   

Investments purchased

      74,992,491  

Investment advisory fees

      1,582,782  

Professional fees

      89,016  

Foreign taxes

      809  
   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

      385,664,124  
   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

                         $ 28,113,471,575  
   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF

   

Paid-in capital

    $ 28,457,740,811  

Accumulated loss

      (344,269,236
   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

    $ 28,113,471,575  
   

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE

   

Shares outstanding

      476,300,000  
   

 

 

 

Net asset value

    $ 59.02  
   

 

 

 

Shares authorized

      Unlimited  
   

 

 

 

Par value

      None  
   

 

 

 

(a) Investments, at cost — unaffiliated

    $ 26,998,261,409  

(b) Securities loaned, at value

    $ 291,514,588  

(c)  Investments, at cost — affiliated

    $ 350,661,782  

(d) Foreign currency, at cost

    $ 50,419,417  

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Statements of Operations

Year Ended July 31, 2022

 

   

iShares

Core MSCI EAFE

ETF

    

iShares

Core MSCI Europe

ETF

    

iShares

Core MSCI

International

Developed

Markets ETF

   

iShares

Core MSCI

Pacific ETF

 

 

 

INVESTMENT INCOME

         

Dividends — unaffiliated

  $ 3,208,272,992      $ 161,990,094      $ 218,844,797     $ 32,564,612  

Dividends — affiliated

    149,179        7,503        11,363       1,298  

Non-cash dividends — unaffiliated

           8,707,381               

Securities lending income — affiliated — net

    20,588,305        741,948        1,115,202       201,396  

Other income — unaffiliated

    744,040        1,927               

Foreign taxes withheld

    (242,554,039      (17,456,377      (20,983,910     (1,923,623

Foreign withholding tax claims

    23,370,568        788,403               
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment income

    3,010,571,045        154,780,879        198,987,452       30,843,683  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

EXPENSES

         

Investment advisory fees

    68,500,013        4,538,533        3,113,991       986,662  

Professional fees

    2,411,689        79,258        217       217  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

    70,911,702        4,617,791        3,114,208       986,879  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

    2,939,659,343        150,163,088        195,873,244       29,856,804  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

         

Net realized gain (loss) from:

         

Investments — unaffiliated(a)

    (1,388,053,062      (47,329,003      (74,290,633     (22,343,992

Investments — affiliated

    (184,546      (16,964      (20,492     (2,616

In-kind redemptions — unaffiliated(b)

    221,463,031        150,515,027              22,199,909  

Futures contracts

    (24,155,696      (1,589,094      (2,405,823     (182,719

Foreign currency transactions

    (63,300,476      (1,994,545      (4,125,089     (1,046,941
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
    (1,254,230,749      99,585,421        (80,842,037     (1,376,359
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

         

Investments — unaffiliated(c)

    (17,136,898,089      (1,196,857,889      (1,108,864,177     (158,418,351

Investments — affiliated

    (199,231      (3,399      (4,006     (612

Futures contracts

    21,817,892        1,304,809        918,790       138,738  

Foreign currency translations

    (11,591,348      (1,009,376      (379,114     46,677  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
    (17,126,870,776      (1,196,565,855      (1,108,328,507     (158,233,548
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized loss

    (18,381,101,525      (1,096,980,434      (1,189,170,544     (159,609,907
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

  $ (15,441,442,182    $ (946,817,346    $ (993,297,300   $ (129,753,103
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

(a) Net of foreign capital gain tax and capital gain tax refund, if applicable

  $ (2,932    $      $     $  

(b) See Note 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

         

(c)  Net of increase in deferred foreign capital gain tax of

  $ (94,926    $      $ (8,624   $  

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Statements of Operations  (continued)

Year Ended July 31, 2022

 

   

iShares

Core MSCI Total

International Stock

ETF

(Consolidated)

 

 

 

INVESTMENT INCOME

 

Dividends — unaffiliated

  $ 932,905,421  

Dividends — affiliated

    164,728  

Non-cash dividends — unaffiliated

    47,237,541  

Securities lending income — affiliated — net

    7,257,307  

Other income — unaffiliated

    3,269  

Foreign taxes withheld

    (94,550,284

Foreign withholding tax claims

    1,279,992  

Other foreign taxes

    (210,729
 

 

 

 

Total investment income

    894,087,245  
 

 

 

 

EXPENSES

 

Investment advisory fees

    25,324,394  

Commitment fees

    45,192  

Professional fees

    126,950  

Mauritius income taxes

    295  

Interest expense

    412,047  
 

 

 

 

Total expenses

    25,908,878  
 

 

 

 

Net investment income

    868,178,367  
 

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

 

Net realized gain (loss) from:

 

Investments — unaffiliated(a)

    (151,871,307

Investments — affiliated

    (84,947

Futures contracts

    (23,414,415

Foreign currency transactions

    (30,217,917
 

 

 

 
    (205,588,586
 

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments — unaffiliated(b)

    (5,698,154,902

Investments — affiliated

    (84,713

Futures contracts

    7,470,390  

Foreign currency translations

    (2,042,550
 

 

 

 
    (5,692,811,775
 

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized loss

    (5,898,400,361
 

 

 

 

NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

  $ (5,030,221,994
 

 

 

 

(a) Net of foreign capital gain tax and capital gain tax refund, if applicable

  $ (38,167,261

(b) Net of reduction in deferred foreign capital gain tax of

  $ 29,435,124  

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

   

iShares

Core MSCI EAFE ETF

    

iShares

Core MSCI Europe ETF

 
 

 

 

    

 

 

 
   

Year Ended

07/31/22

      

Year Ended

07/31/21

    

Year Ended

07/31/22

      

Year Ended

07/31/21

 

 

 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS

              

OPERATIONS

              

Net investment income

  $ 2,939,659,343        $ 2,142,536,524      $ 150,163,088        $ 99,908,082  

Net realized gain (loss)

    (1,254,230,749        23,252,945        99,585,421          160,111,913  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (17,126,870,776        20,168,378,471        (1,196,565,855        880,311,428  
 

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (15,441,442,182        22,334,167,940        (946,817,346        1,140,331,423  
 

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS(a)

              

Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders

    (3,825,188,698        (2,112,293,637      (177,416,748        (108,662,581
 

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

              

Net increase (decrease) in net assets derived from capital share transactions

    8,997,549,501          12,658,391,232        (236,218,410        791,892,351  
 

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

              

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

    (10,269,081,379        32,880,265,535        (1,360,452,504        1,823,561,193  

Beginning of year

    99,092,545,330          66,212,279,795        5,287,174,107          3,463,612,914  
 

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

End of year

  $ 88,823,463,951        $ 99,092,545,330      $ 3,926,721,603        $ 5,287,174,107  
 

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets  (continued)

 

   

iShares

Core MSCI International Developed Markets

ETF

    

iShares

Core MSCI Pacific ETF

 
 

 

 

    

 

 

 
   

Year Ended

07/31/22

      

Year Ended

07/31/21

    

Year Ended

07/31/22

       Year Ended
07/31/21
 

 

 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS

              

OPERATIONS

              

Net investment income

  $ 195,873,244        $ 117,751,635      $ 29,856,804        $ 24,445,398  

Net realized gain (loss)

    (80,842,037        41,724,751        (1,376,359        30,216,438  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (1,108,328,507        1,016,270,290        (158,233,548        195,514,700  
 

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (993,297,300        1,175,746,676        (129,753,103        250,176,536  
 

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS(a)

              

Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders

    (254,945,585        (120,120,942      (45,541,866        (22,758,279
 

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

              

Net increase (decrease) in net assets derived from capital share transactions

    2,466,975,309          2,258,137,893        556,678,511          (12,442,609
 

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

              

Total increase in net assets

    1,218,732,424          3,313,763,627        381,383,542          214,975,648  

Beginning of year

    6,158,362,061          2,844,598,434        1,119,667,477          904,691,829  
 

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

End of year

  $ 7,377,094,485        $ 6,158,362,061      $ 1,501,051,019        $ 1,119,667,477  
 

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets  (continued)

 

   

iShares

Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF

(Consolidated)

 
 

 

 

 
   

Year Ended

07/31/22

      

Year Ended

07/31/21

 

 

 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS

      

OPERATIONS

      

Net investment income

  $ 868,178,367        $ 596,426,478  

Net realized loss

    (205,588,586        (257,760,514

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (5,692,811,775        5,875,003,450  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (5,030,221,994        6,213,669,414  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS(a)

      

Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders

    (1,047,059,037        (597,352,014
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

      

Net increase in net assets derived from capital share transactions

    4,124,957,765          4,903,165,094  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

      

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

    (1,952,323,266        10,519,482,494  

Beginning of year

    30,065,794,841          19,546,312,347  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

End of year

  $ 28,113,471,575        $ 30,065,794,841  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

    iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF  
 

 

 

 
    Year Ended
07/31/22
    Year Ended
07/31/21
    Year Ended
07/31/20
    Year Ended
07/31/19
    Year Ended
07/31/18
 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 75.40     $ 58.48     $ 60.80     $ 64.89     $ 62.42  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

    2.10 (b)       1.76       1.52       2.00       2.05  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(c)

    (12.90     16.86       (2.26     (4.14     2.30  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (10.80     18.62       (0.74     (2.14     4.35  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions from net investment income(d)

    (2.72     (1.70     (1.58     (1.95     (1.88
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 61.88     $ 75.40     $ 58.48     $ 60.80     $ 64.89  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return(e)

         

Based on net asset value

    (14.58 )%(b)       31.95     (1.30 )%      (3.13 )%      7.02
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets(f)

         

Total expenses

    0.07     0.08     0.07     0.08     0.08
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses excluding professional fees for foreign withholding tax claims

    0.07     0.07     N/A       0.08     N/A  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

    3.00 %(b)       2.55     2.57     3.31     3.14
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

         

Net assets, end of year (000)

  $ 88,823,464     $ 99,092,545     $ 66,212,280     $ 64,849,495     $ 58,774,894  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate(g)

    4     2     2     3     2
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

(b) 

Reflects the one-time, positive effect of foreign withholding tax claims, net of the associated professional fees, which resulted in the following increases for the year ended July 31, 2022:

• Net investment income per share by $0.01.

• Total return by 0.02%.

• Ratio of net investment income to average net assets by 0.02%.

(c) 

The amounts reported for a share outstanding may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses in securities for the fiscal period due to the timing of capital share transactions in relation to the fluctuating market values of the Fund’s underlying securities.

(d) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

(e) 

Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

(f) 

Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

(g) 

Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

    iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF  
 

 

 

 
    Year Ended
07/31/22
    Year Ended
07/31/21
    Year Ended
07/31/20
    Year Ended
07/31/19
    Year Ended
07/31/18
 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 58.23     $ 44.41     $ 45.70     $ 49.27     $ 48.02  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

    1.61 (b)       1.28       1.09       1.64       1.54  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(c)

    (10.68     13.91       (1.39     (3.65     1.47  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (9.07     15.19       (0.30     (2.01     3.01  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions from net investment income(d)

    (1.91     (1.37     (0.99     (1.56     (1.76
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 47.25     $ 58.23     $ 44.41     $ 45.70     $ 49.27  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return(e)

         

Based on net asset value

    (15.80 )%(b)      34.39     (0.66 )%      (3.96 )%      6.36
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets(f)

         

Total expenses

    0.09     0.09     0.09     0.10     0.10
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses excluding professional fees for foreign withholding tax claims

    0.09     0.09     N/A       0.10     N/A  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

    2.98 %(b)       2.46     2.45     3.62     3.09
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

         

Net assets, end of year (000)

  $ 3,926,722     $ 5,287,174     $ 3,463,613     $ 3,217,533     $ 2,522,811  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate(g)

    5     3     3     4     3
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

(b) 

Reflects the one-time, positive effect of foreign withholding tax claims, net of the associated professional fees, which resulted in the following increases for the year ended July 31, 2022:

• Net investment income per share by $0.01.

• Total return by 0.02%.

• Ratio of net investment income to average net assets by 0.01%.

(c) 

The amounts reported for a share outstanding may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses in securities for the fiscal period due to the timing of capital share transactions in relation to the fluctuating market values of the Fund’s underlying securities.

(d) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

(e) 

Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

(f) 

Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

(g) 

Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

    iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ETF  
 

 

 

 
   

Year Ended

07/31/22

    Year Ended
07/31/21
    Year Ended
07/31/20
    Year Ended
07/31/19
    Year Ended
07/31/18
 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 67.86     $ 52.39     $ 54.31     $ 57.40       $ 54.82  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

    1.85       1.60       1.46       1.76         1.79  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(b)

    (10.90     15.42       (2.04     (3.27       2.06  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (9.05     17.02       (0.58     (1.51       3.85  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Distributions from net investment income(c)

    (2.35     (1.55     (1.34     (1.58       (1.27
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 56.46     $ 67.86     $ 52.39     $ 54.31       $ 57.40  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total Return(d)

           

Based on net asset value

    (13.57 )%      32.63     (1.14 )%      (2.48 )%        7.07
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets(e)

           

Total expenses

    0.05     0.05     0.05     0.05       0.07
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived

    0.05     0.05     0.05     0.05       0.03
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income

    2.93     2.56     2.81     3.28       3.08
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

           

Net assets, end of year (000)

  $ 7,377,094     $ 6,158,362     $ 2,844,598     $ 1,425,653       $ 904,114  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    6     7     17     5       6
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

(b) 

The amounts reported for a share outstanding may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses in securities for the fiscal period due to the timing of capital share transactions in relation to the fluctuating market values of the Fund’s underlying securities.

(c) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

(d) 

Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

(e) 

Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

(f) 

Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

    iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF
 

 

 

 
   

Year Ended

07/31/22

   

Year Ended

07/31/21

   

Year Ended

07/31/20

   

Year Ended

07/31/19

   

Year Ended

07/31/18

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 65.86     $ 52.60         $ 55.60     $ 58.23       $ 55.49  
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

    1.66       1.42         1.45       1.64         1.59  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(b)

    (10.02     13.15         (2.72     (2.67       3.01  
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (8.36     14.57         (1.27     (1.03       4.60  
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Distributions from net investment income(c)

    (2.72     (1.31       (1.73     (1.60       (1.86
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 54.78     $ 65.86       $ 52.60     $ 55.60         $ 58.23  
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total Return(d)

             

Based on net asset value

    (13.01 )%      27.70       (2.45 )%      (1.61 )%        8.28
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets(e)

             

Total expenses

    0.09     0.09       0.09     0.10       0.10
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income

    2.72     2.24       2.67     2.97       2.71
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

             

Net assets, end of year (000)

  $ 1,501,051     $ 1,119,667       $ 904,692     $ 1,034,208       $ 890,946  
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    16     6       5     5       5
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

(b) 

The amounts reported for a share outstanding may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses in securities for the fiscal period due to the timing of capital share transactions in relation to the fluctuating market values of the Fund’s underlying securities.

(c) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

(d) 

Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

(e) 

Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

(f) 

Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

   

iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF

(Consolidated)

 

 

 

 
   

Year Ended

07/31/22

   

Year Ended

07/31/21

   

Year Ended

07/31/20

   

Year Ended

07/31/19

   

Year Ended

07/31/18

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 72.22     $ 56.92         $ 57.96     $ 61.36       $ 59.26  
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

    1.93       1.58         1.53       1.77         1.79  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(b)

    (12.82     15.28         (1.06     (3.55       1.98  
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (10.89     16.86         0.47       (1.78         3.77  
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Distributions from net investment income(c)

    (2.31     (1.56       (1.51     (1.62       (1.67
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 59.02     $ 72.22       $ 56.92     $ 57.96       $ 61.36  
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total Return(d)

             

Based on net asset value

    (15.36 )%(e)       29.71       0.77 %(f)       (2.73 )%        6.39
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets(g)

             

Total expenses

    0.09     0.09       0.09     0.10       0.11
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived

    0.09     0.09       0.09     0.10       0.11
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total expenses excluding professional fees for foreign withholding tax claims

    0.09     0.09       N/A       0.10       N/A  
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income

    2.87     2.35       2.72     3.09       2.87
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

             

Net assets, end of year (000)

  $ 28,113,472     $ 30,065,795       $ 19,546,312     $ 15,457,552       $ 10,591,357  
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate(h)

    10     7       7     6       2
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

(b) 

The amounts reported for a share outstanding may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses in securities for the fiscal period due to the timing of capital share transactions in relation to the fluctuating market values of the Fund’s underlying securities.

(c) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

(d) 

Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

(e) 

Reflects the one-time, positive effect of foreign withholding tax claims, net of the associated professional fees, which resulted in the following increases for the year ended July 31, 2022:

Total return by 0.01%.

 

(f) 

Includes payment received from an affiliate, which had no impact on the Fund’s total return.

(g) 

Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

(h) 

Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

1.

ORGANIZATION

iShares Trust (the “Trust”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and is authorized to have multiple series or portfolios.

These financial statements relate only to the following funds (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”):

 

   
iShares ETF  

Diversification  

Classification  

 

Core MSCI EAFE

    Diversified    

Core MSCI Europe

    Diversified    

Core MSCI International Developed Markets

    Diversified    

Core MSCI Pacific

    Diversified    

Core MSCI Total International Stock

    Diversified    

Basis of Consolidation: The accompanying consolidated financial statements for the iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF includes the accounts of its subsidiary in the Republic of Mauritius, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary (the “Subsidiary”) of the Fund that invests in Indian securities. Through this investment structure, the Fund expects to obtain certain benefits under a current tax treaty between Mauritius and India. The net assets of the Subsidiary as of period end were $207,596, which is less than 0.1% of the Fund’s consolidated net assets. Intercompany accounts and transactions, if any, have been eliminated.

Effective May 4, 2022, iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF no longer invests in the Subsidiary. iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF transferred substantially all of the assets of iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF’s wholly owned Mauritius Subsidiary to iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF through on-exchange transactions in India. iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF recognized a net realized Gain of $358,071,476 as a result of this transaction. After the transfer, iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF began making new investments in India directly.

 

2.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), which may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Each Fund is considered an investment company under U.S. GAAP and follows the accounting and reporting guidance applicable to investment companies. Below is a summary of significant accounting policies:

Investment Transactions and Income Recognition: For financial reporting purposes, investment transactions are recorded on the dates the transactions are executed. Realized gains and losses on investment transactions are determined using the specific identification method. Dividend income and capital gain distributions, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date at fair value. Dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed are subsequently recorded when the Funds are informed of the ex-dividend date. Under the applicable foreign tax laws, a withholding tax at various rates may be imposed on capital gains, dividends and interest. Upon notification from issuers or as estimated by management, a portion of the dividend income received from a real estate investment trust may be redesignated as a reduction of cost of the related investment and/or realized gain.

Foreign Currency Translation: Each Fund’s books and records are maintained in U.S. dollars. Securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars using prevailing market rates as quoted by one or more data service providers. Purchases and sales of investments are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Generally, when the U.S. dollar rises in value against a foreign currency, the investments denominated in that currency will lose value; the opposite effect occurs if the U.S. dollar falls in relative value.

Each Fund does not isolate the effect of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates from the effect of fluctuations in the market prices of investments for financial reporting purposes. Accordingly, the effects of changes in exchange rates on investments are not segregated in the Statements of Operations from the effects of changes in market prices of those investments, but are included as a component of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investments. Each Fund reports realized currency gains (losses) on foreign currency related transactions as components of net realized gain (loss) for financial reporting purposes, whereas such components are generally treated as ordinary income for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

Foreign Taxes: The Funds may be subject to foreign taxes (a portion of which may be reclaimable) on income, stock dividends, capital gains on investments, or certain foreign currency transactions. All foreign taxes are recorded in accordance with the applicable foreign tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign jurisdictions in which each Fund invests. These foreign taxes, if any, are paid by each Fund and are reflected in its Statements of Operations as follows: foreign taxes withheld at source are presented as a reduction of income, foreign taxes on securities lending income are presented as a reduction of securities lending income, foreign taxes on stock dividends are presented as “Other foreign taxes”, and foreign taxes on capital gains from sales of investments and foreign taxes on foreign currency transactions are included in their respective net realized gain (loss) categories. Foreign taxes payable or deferred as of July 31, 2022, if any, are disclosed in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

The Funds file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. The Funds may record a reclaim receivable based on collectability, which includes factors such as the jurisdiction’s applicable laws, payment history and market convention. The Statements of Operations includes tax reclaims recorded as well as professional and other fees, if any, associated with recovery of foreign withholding taxes.

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)

 

The iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF has conducted its investment activities in India through its Subsidiary and expects to obtain benefits under the Double Tax Avoidance Agreement (“DTAA”) between India and Mauritius. In order to be eligible to claim benefits under the DTAA, the Subsidiary must have commercial substance, on an annual basis, to satisfy certain tests and conditions, including the establishment and maintenance of valid tax residence in Mauritius, have the place of effective management outside of India, and related requirements. The Fund has obtained a current tax residence certificate issued by the Mauritian Revenue Authorities.

Based upon current interpretation and practice of the current tax laws in India and Mauritius and the DTAA, the Subsidiary is subject to tax in Mauritius on its net income at the rate of 15%. However, the Subsidiary is entitled to a tax credit equivalent to the higher of the actual foreign tax incurred or 80% of the Mauritius tax on its foreign source income, thus reducing its maximum effective tax rate to 3% up to June 30, 2021. After June 30, 2021, under the new tax regime and subject to meeting the necessary substance requirements as required under the Financial Services Act 2007 (as amended by the Finance Act 2018) and such guidelines issued by the Financial Services Commission (the “FSC”), the Subsidiary is entitled to either (a) a foreign tax credit equivalent to the actual foreign tax suffered on its foreign income against the Subsidiary’s tax liability computed at 15% on such income, or (b) a partial exemption of 80% of some of the income derived, including interest income or foreign source dividends. Taxes on income, if any, are paid by the Subsidiary and are disclosed in its Consolidated Statements of Operations. Any dividends paid by the Subsidiary to its Fund are not subject to tax in Mauritius. The Subsidiary is currently exempt from tax in Mauritius on any gains from the sale of securities.

The DTAA provides that capital gains will be taxable in India with respect to the sale of shares acquired on or after April 1, 2017. Capital gains arising from shares acquired before April 1, 2017, regardless of when they are sold, will continue to be exempt from taxation under the amended DTAA, assuming requirements for eligibility under the DTAA are satisfied. There can be no assurance, however, that the DTAA will remain in effect during the Subsidiary’s existence or that it will continue to enjoy its benefits on the shares acquired prior to April 1, 2017.

Collateralization: If required by an exchange or counterparty agreement, the Funds may be required to deliver/deposit cash and/or securities to/with an exchange, or broker-dealer or custodian as collateral for certain investments.

In-kind Redemptions: For financial reporting purposes, in-kind redemptions are treated as sales of securities resulting in realized capital gains or losses to the Funds. Because such gains or losses are not taxable to the Funds and are not distributed to existing Fund shareholders, the gains or losses are reclassified from accumulated net realized gain (loss) to paid-in capital at the end of the Funds’ tax year. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or net asset value (“NAV”) per share.

Distributions: Dividends and distributions paid by each Fund are recorded on the ex-dividend dates. Distributions are determined on a tax basis and may differ from net investment income and net realized capital gains for financial reporting purposes. Dividends and distributions are paid in U.S. dollars and cannot be automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Funds. The character and timing of distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP.

Indemnifications: In the normal course of business, each Fund enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations that provide general indemnification. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown because it involves future potential claims against the Funds, which cannot be predicted with any certainty.

 

3.

INVESTMENT VALUATION AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Investment Valuation Policies: Each Fund’s investments are valued at fair value (also referred to as “market value” within the financial statements) each day that the Fund’s listing exchange is open and, for financial reporting purposes, as of the report date. U.S. GAAP defines fair value as the price a fund would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Each Fund determines the fair values of its financial instruments using various independent dealers or pricing services under policies approved by the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board”). If a security’s market price is not readily available or does not otherwise accurately represent the fair value of the security, the security will be valued in accordance with a policy approved by the Board as reflecting fair value. The BlackRock Global Valuation Methodologies Committee (the “Global Valuation Committee”) is the committee formed by management to develop global pricing policies and procedures and to oversee the pricing function for all financial instruments.

Fair Value Inputs and Methodologies: The following methods and inputs are used to establish the fair value of each Fund’s assets and liabilities:

 

   

Equity investments traded on a recognized securities exchange are valued at that day’s official closing price, as applicable, on the exchange where the stock is primarily traded. Equity investments traded on a recognized exchange for which there were no sales on that day are valued at the last traded price.

 

   

Investments in open-end U.S. mutual funds (including money market funds) are valued at that day’s published NAV.

 

   

Futures contracts are valued based on that day’s last reported settlement or trade price on the exchange where the contract is traded.

Generally, trading in foreign instruments is substantially completed each day at various times prior to the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). Each business day, the Funds use current market factors supplied by independent pricing services to value certain foreign instruments (“Systematic Fair Value Price”). The Systematic Fair Value Price is designed to value such foreign securities at fair value as of the close of trading on the NYSE, which follows the close of the local markets.

If events (e.g., market volatility, company announcement or a natural disaster) occur that are expected to materially affect the value of such investment, or in the event that application of these methods of valuation results in a price for an investment that is deemed not to be representative of the market value of such investment, or if a price is not available, the investment will be valued by the Global Valuation Committee, in accordance with a policy approved by the Board as reflecting fair value (“Fair Valued Investments”). The fair valuation approaches that may be used by the Global Valuation Committee include market approach, income approach and cost approach. Valuation techniques such as discounted cash flow, use of market comparables and matrix pricing are types of valuation approaches and are typically used in determining fair value.

 

 

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When determining the price for Fair Valued Investments, the Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate, seeks to determine the price that each Fund might reasonably expect to receive or pay from the current sale or purchase of that asset or liability in an arm’s-length transaction. Fair value determinations shall be based upon all available factors that the Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate, deems relevant and consistent with the principles of fair value measurement. The pricing of all Fair Valued Investments is subsequently reported to the Board or a committee thereof on a quarterly basis.

Fair value pricing could result in a difference between the prices used to calculate a fund’s NAV and the prices used by the fund’s underlying index, which in turn could result in a difference between the fund’s performance and the performance of the fund’s underlying index.

Fair Value Hierarchy: Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. These inputs to valuation techniques are categorized into a fair value hierarchy consisting of three broad levels for financial reporting purposes as follows:

 

   

Level 1 – Unadjusted price quotations in active markets/exchanges for identical assets or liabilities that each Fund has the ability to access;

 

   

Level 2 – Other observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market-corroborated inputs); and

 

   

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available, (including the Global Valuation Committee’s assumptions used in determining the fair value of financial instruments).

The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the fair value hierarchy classification is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Investments classified within Level 3 have significant unobservable inputs used by the Global Valuation Committee in determining the price for Fair Valued Investments. Level 3 investments include equity or debt issued by privately held companies or funds that may not have a secondary market and/or may have a limited number of investors. The categorization of a value determined for financial instruments is based on the pricing transparency of the financial instruments and is not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities.

 

4.

SECURITIES AND OTHER INVESTMENTS

Warrants: Warrants entitle a fund to purchase a specified number of shares of common stock and are non-income producing. The purchase price and number of shares are subject to adjustment under certain conditions until the expiration date of the warrants, if any. If the price of the underlying stock does not rise above the strike price before the warrant expires, the warrant generally expires without any value and a fund will lose any amount it paid for the warrant. Thus, investments in warrants may involve more risk than investments in common stock. Warrants may trade in the same markets as their underlying stock; however, the price of the warrant does not necessarily move with the price of the underlying stock.

Securities Lending: Each Fund may lend its securities to approved borrowers, such as brokers, dealers and other financial institutions. The borrower pledges and maintains with the Fund collateral consisting of cash, an irrevocable letter of credit issued by an approved bank, or securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government. The initial collateral received by each Fund is required to have a value of at least 102% of the current market value of the loaned securities for securities traded on U.S. exchanges and a value of at least 105% for all other securities. The collateral is maintained thereafter at a value equal to at least 100% of the current value of the securities on loan. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of each business day of the Fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Fund or excess collateral is returned by the Fund, on the next business day. During the term of the loan, each Fund is entitled to all distributions made on or in respect of the loaned securities but does not receive interest income on securities received as collateral. Loans of securities are terminable at any time and the borrower, after notice, is required to return borrowed securities within the standard time period for settlement of securities transactions.

As of period end, any securities on loan were collateralized by cash and/or U.S. Government obligations. Cash collateral invested in money market funds managed by BlackRock Fund Advisors (“BFA”), the Funds’ investment adviser, or its affiliates is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments. Any non-cash collateral received cannot be sold, re-invested or pledged by the Fund, except in the event of borrower default. The securities on loan, if any, are also disclosed in each Fund’s Schedule of Investments. The market value of any securities on loan and the value of any related cash collateral are disclosed in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Securities lending transactions are entered into by the Funds under Master Securities Lending Agreements (each, an “MSLA”) which provide the right, in the event of default (including bankruptcy or insolvency) for the non-defaulting party to liquidate the collateral and calculate a net exposure to the defaulting party or request additional collateral. In the event that a borrower defaults, the Funds, as lender, would offset the market value of the collateral received against the market value of the securities loaned. When the value of the collateral is greater than that of the market value of the securities loaned, the lender is left with a net amount payable to the defaulting party. However, bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against such a right of offset in the event of an MSLA counterparty’s bankruptcy or insolvency. Under the MSLA, absent an event of default, the borrower can resell or re-pledge the loaned securities, and the Funds can reinvest cash collateral received in connection with loaned securities. Upon an event of default, the parties’ obligations to return the securities or collateral to the other party are extinguished, and the parties can resell or re-pledge the loaned securities or the collateral received in connection with the loaned securities in order to satisfy the defaulting party’s net payment obligation for all transactions under the MSLA. The defaulting party remains liable for any deficiency.

 

 

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As of period end, the following table is a summary of the securities on loan by counterparty which are subject to offset under an MSLA:

 

 

 

iShares ETF and Counterparty

   

Securities Loaned

at Value

 

 

   

Cash Collateral

Received

 

(a)  

   

Non-Cash Collateral

Received, at Fair Value

 

(a) 

    Net Amount  

 

 

Core MSCI EAFE

       

Barclays Capital, Inc.

  $ 36,425,474     $ (36,425,474   $     $  

BMO Capital Markets Corp.

    5,209,063       (136,347           5,072,716 (b) 

BNP Paribas SA

    27,964,472       (27,365,163           599,309 (b)  

BofA Securities, Inc.

    114,858,436       (114,858,436            

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.

    114,760,398       (114,760,398            

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC

    3,491,121       (3,491,121            

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.

    2,374       (2,374            

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC

    101,511,697       (101,511,697            

HSBC Bank PLC

    32,135,043       (32,135,043            

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC

    51,684,277       (51,684,277            

Jefferies LLC

    5,298,666       (5,246,812           51,854 (b)  

Macquarie Bank Ltd.

    6,459,238       (6,459,238            

Morgan Stanley

    219,479,742       (219,479,742            

Nomura Securities International, Inc.

    9,501,808       (9,501,808            

RBC Capital Markets LLC

    199,360       (199,360            

Scotia Capital (USA), Inc.

    640,883       (640,883            

SG Americas Securities LLC

    590,685       (590,685            

State Street Bank & Trust Co.

    11,557,277       (11,557,277            

UBS AG

    30,089,326       (30,089,326            

UBS Securities LLC

    2,442,611       (2,442,611            

Wells Fargo Bank N.A.

    429,429       (429,429            

Wells Fargo Securities LLC

    905,214       (905,214            
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 775,636,594     $ (769,912,715   $     $   5,723,879  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Core MSCI Europe

       

BMO Capital Markets Corp.

  $ 491,873     $ (12,735   $     $ 479,138 (b) 

BNP Paribas SA

    3,357,480       (3,357,480            

BofA Securities, Inc.

    4,494,279       (4,494,279            

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.

    4,245,254       (4,245,254            

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC

    8,133,968       (8,133,968            

HSBC Bank PLC

    635,530       (635,530            

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC

    850,984       (850,984            

Jefferies LLC

    42,894       (39,699           3,195 (b)  

Morgan Stanley

    14,522,075       (14,522,075            

UBS AG

    848,351       (838,217           10,134 (b)  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 37,622,688     $ (37,130,221   $     $ 492,467  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Core MSCI International Developed Markets

       

BMO Capital Markets Corp.

  $ 363,426     $ (9,499   $     $ 353,927 (b) 

BNP Paribas SA

    4,918,765       (4,753,271           165,494 (b)  

BofA Securities, Inc.

    12,734,900       (12,734,900            

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.

    7,584,768       (7,584,768            

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC

    378,619       (378,619            

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC

    11,221,491       (11,221,491            

HSBC Bank PLC

    1,720,856       (1,720,856            

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC

    6,299,495       (6,299,495            

Jefferies LLC

    87,860       (87,860            

Macquarie Bank Ltd.

    286,344       (286,344            

Morgan Stanley

    13,225,869       (13,225,869            

Scotia Capital (USA), Inc.

    1,535,893       (1,535,893            

SG Americas Securities LLC

    43,135       (43,135            

State Street Bank & Trust Co.

    175,750       (175,750            

UBS AG

    1,399,638       (1,399,638            
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 61,976,809     $ (61,457,388   $     $ 519,421  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

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iShares ETF and Counterparty

   

Securities Loaned

at Value

 

 

   

Cash Collateral

Received

 

(a)  

   

Non-Cash Collateral

Received, at Fair Value

 

(a) 

    Net Amount  

 

 

Core MSCI Pacific

       

BNP Paribas SA

  $ 237,814     $ (237,814   $     $  

BofA Securities, Inc.

    1,150,044       (1,150,044            

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.

    2,185,740       (2,185,740            

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC

    460,454       (460,454            

HSBC Bank PLC

    151,824       (151,824            

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC

    1,200,819       (1,200,819            

Jefferies LLC

    254,647       (254,647            

Macquarie Bank Ltd.

    1,447       (1,447            

Morgan Stanley

    4,191,292       (4,191,292            

Nomura Securities International, Inc.

    97,235       (97,235            

State Street Bank & Trust Co.

    112,634       (112,634            

UBS AG

    385,680       (382,392           3,288 (b)  

Wells Fargo Bank N.A.

    2,755,152       (2,755,152            
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 13,184,782     $ (13,181,494   $     $ 3,288  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Core MSCI Total International Stock

       

Barclays Bank PLC

  $ 224,062     $ (224,062   $     $  

Barclays Capital, Inc.

    11,641,454       (11,641,454            

BMO Capital Markets Corp.

    1,135,059       (109,948           1,025,111 (b)  

BNP Paribas SA

    27,979,308       (27,979,308            

BofA Securities, Inc.

    44,665,791       (44,665,791            

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.

    17,523,570       (17,523,570            

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC

    1,052,031       (1,052,031            

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC

    44,145,930       (44,145,930            

HSBC Bank PLC

    3,251,712       (3,251,712            

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC

    42,553,018       (42,553,018            

J.P. Morgan Securities PLC

    381,025       (381,025            

Jefferies LLC

    977,797       (977,797            

Macquarie Bank Ltd.

    2,655,675       (2,655,675            

Morgan Stanley

    78,981,715       (78,981,715            

Nomura Securities International, Inc.

    478,514       (478,514            

RBC Capital Markets LLC

    51,792       (51,792            

Scotia Capital (USA), Inc.

    3,969,354       (3,969,354            

SG Americas Securities LLC

    2,319,836       (2,319,836            

State Street Bank & Trust Co.

    1,767,019       (1,767,019            

UBS AG

    5,544,032       (5,544,032            

UBS Securities LLC

    21,086       (21,086            

Virtu Americas LLC

    93,960       (93,960            

Wells Fargo Bank N.A.

    100,848       (100,848            
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 291,514,588     $ (290,489,477   $     $ 1,025,111  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Collateral received in excess of the market value of securities on loan is not presented in this table. The total cash collateral received by each Fund is disclosed in the Fund’s statement of assets and liabilities.

 
  (b) 

The market value of the loaned securities is determined as of July 31, 2022. Additional collateral is delivered to the Fund on the next business day in accordance with the MSLA. The net amount would be subject to the borrower default indemnity in the event of default by a counterparty.

 

The risks of securities lending include the risk that the borrower may not provide additional collateral when required or may not return the securities when due. To mitigate these risks, each Fund benefits from a borrower default indemnity provided by BlackRock, Inc. (“BlackRock”). BlackRock’s indemnity allows for full replacement of the securities loaned to the extent the collateral received does not cover the value of the securities loaned in the event of borrower default. Each Fund could incur a loss if the value of an investment purchased with cash collateral falls below the market value of the loaned securities or if the value of an investment purchased with cash collateral falls below the value of the original cash collateral received. Such losses are borne entirely by each Fund.

 

5.

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Futures Contracts: Futures contracts are purchased or sold to gain exposure to, or manage exposure to, changes in interest rates (interest rate risk) and changes in the value of equity securities (equity risk) or foreign currencies (foreign currency exchange rate risk).

Futures contracts are exchange-traded agreements between the Funds and a counterparty to buy or sell a specific quantity of an underlying instrument at a specified price and on a specified date. Depending on the terms of a contract, it is settled either through physical delivery of the underlying instrument on the settlement date or by payment of a cash amount on the settlement date. Upon entering into a futures contract, the Funds are required to deposit initial margin with the broker in the form of cash or securities

 

 

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in an amount that varies depending on a contract’s size and risk profile. The initial margin deposit must then be maintained at an established level over the life of the contract. Amounts pledged, which are considered restricted, are included in cash pledged for futures contracts in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Securities deposited as initial margin are designated in the Schedule of Investments and cash deposited, if any, are shown as cash pledged for futures contracts in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Pursuant to the contract, the Funds agree to receive from or pay to the broker an amount of cash equal to the daily fluctuation in market value of the contract (“variation margin”). Variation margin is recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and, if any, shown as variation margin receivable (or payable) on futures contracts in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. When the contract is closed, a realized gain or loss is recorded in the Statements of Operations equal to the difference between the notional amount of the contract at the time it was opened and the notional amount at the time it was closed. The use of futures contracts involves the risk of an imperfect correlation in the movements in the price of futures contracts and interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates or underlying assets.

 

6.

INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Investment Advisory Fees: Pursuant to an Investment Advisory Agreement with the Trust, BFA manages the investment of each Fund’s assets. BFA is a California corporation indirectly owned by BlackRock. Under the Investment Advisory Agreement, BFA is responsible for substantially all expenses of the Funds, except (i) interest and taxes; (ii) brokerage commissions and other expenses connected with the execution of portfolio transactions; (iii) distribution fees; (iv) the advisory fee payable to BFA; and (v) litigation expenses and any extraordinary expenses (in each case as determined by a majority of the independent trustees).

For its investment advisory services to each of the following Funds, BFA is entitled to an annual investment advisory fee, accrued daily and paid monthly by the Funds, based on the average daily net assets of each Fund as follows:

 

   
iShares ETF   Investment Advisory Fees  

Core MSCI EAFE

    0.07

Core MSCI Europe

    0.09  

Core MSCI International Developed Markets

    0.04  

Core MSCI Pacific

    0.09  

Core MSCI Total International Stock

    0.07  

Effective March 31, 2022, for its investment advisory services to the iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets and iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETFs, BFA is entitled to an annual investment advisory fee of 0.04% and 0.07% respectively, accrued daily and paid monthly by the Funds, based on the average daily net assets of the Funds. Prior to March 31, 2022, BFA was entitled to an annual investment advisory fee of 0.05% and 0.09% respectively, accrued daily and paid monthly by the Funds, based on the average daily net assets of the Funds.

The Subsidiary has entered into a separate contract with BFA under which BFA provides investment advisory services to the Subsidiary but does not receive separate compensation from the Subsidiary for providing it with such services. The Subsidiary has also entered into separate arrangements that provide for the provision of other services to the Subsidiary (including administrative, custody, transfer agency and other services), and BFA pays the costs and expenses related to the provision of those services.

Expense Waivers: A fund may incur its pro rata share of fees and expenses attributable to its investments in other investment companies (“acquired fund fees and expenses”). The total of the investment advisory fee and acquired fund fees and expenses, if any, is a fund’s total annual operating expenses. Total expenses as shown in the Statement of Operations does not include acquired fund fees and expenses.

For the iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF, BFA contractually agreed to waive a portion of its investment advisory fee for the Fund through November 30, 2026 in an amount equal to the acquired fund fees and expenses, if any, attributable to the Fund’s investments in other iShares funds.

For year ended July 31, 2022, there were no fees waived by BFA pursuant to this arrangement.

Distributor: BlackRock Investments, LLC, an affiliate of BFA, is the distributor for each Fund. Pursuant to the distribution agreement, BFA is responsible for any fees or expenses for distribution services provided to the Funds.

Securities Lending: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) has issued an exemptive order which permits BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A. (“BTC”), an affiliate of BFA, to serve as securities lending agent for the Funds, subject to applicable conditions. As securities lending agent, BTC bears all operational costs directly related to securities lending, including any custodial costs. Each Fund is responsible for fees in connection with the investment of cash collateral received for securities on loan (the “collateral investment fees”). The cash collateral is invested in a money market fund, BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional or BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, managed by BFA, or its affiliates. However, BTC has agreed to reduce the amount of securities lending income it receives in order to effectively limit the collateral investment fees each Fund bears to an annual rate of 0.04%. The SL Agency Shares of such money market fund will not be subject to a sales load, distribution fee or service fee. The money market fund in which the cash collateral has been invested may, under certain circumstances, impose a liquidity fee of up to 2% of the value redeemed or temporarily restrict redemptions for up to 10 business days during a 90 day period, in the event that the money market fund’s weekly liquid assets fall below certain thresholds.

Securities lending income is equal to the total of income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral, net of fees and other payments to and from borrowers of securities, and less the collateral investment fees. Each Fund retains a portion of securities lending income and remits the remaining portion to BTC as compensation for its services as securities lending agent.

 

 

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Pursuant to the current securities lending agreement, each Fund retains 82% of securities lending income (which excludes collateral investment fees) and the amount retained can never be less than 70% of the total of securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees.

In addition, commencing the business day following the date that the aggregate securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees generated across all 1940 Act iShares exchange-traded funds (the “iShares ETF Complex”) in that calendar year exceeds a specified threshold, each Fund, pursuant to the securities lending agreement, will retain for the remainder of that calendar year 85% of securities lending income (which excludes collateral investment fees), and the amount retained can never be less than 70% of the total of securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees.

The share of securities lending income earned by each Fund is shown as securities lending income – affiliated – net in its Statements of Operations. For the year ended July 31, 2022, the Funds paid BTC the following amounts for securities lending agent services:

 

   
iShares ETF  

Fees Paid   

to BTC   

 

Core MSCI EAFE

  $   4,800,494     

Core MSCI Europe

    173,886     

Core MSCI International Developed Markets

    263,775     

Core MSCI Pacific

    47,035     

Core MSCI Total International Stock

    1,720,505     

Officers and Trustees: Certain officers and/or trustees of the Trust are officers and/or trustees of BlackRock or its affiliates.

Other Transactions: Cross trading is the buying or selling of portfolio securities between funds to which BFA (or an affiliate) serves as investment adviser. At its regularly scheduled quarterly meetings, the Board reviews such transactions as of the most recent calendar quarter for compliance with the requirements and restrictions set forth by Rule 17a-7.

For the year ended July 31, 2022, transactions executed by the Funds pursuant to Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act were as follows:

 

           
iShares ETF   Purchases           Sales          

Net Realized   

Gain (Loss)   

 

Core MSCI EAFE

  $   100,506,655          $   256,004,497          $   (95,338,754)    

Core MSCI Europe

    37,141,108          35,506,399          (10,005,039)    

Core MSCI International Developed Markets

    72,162,430          87,840,714          (26,918,381)    

Core MSCI Pacific

    17,853,447          25,059,836          407,825     

Core MSCI Total International Stock

    93,239,569            158,222,369            (34,302,758)    

Each Fund may invest its positive cash balances in certain money market funds managed by BFA or an affiliate. The income earned on these temporary cash investments is shown as dividends – affiliated in the Statements of Operations.

A fund, in order to improve its portfolio liquidity and its ability to track its underlying index, may invest in shares of other iShares funds that invest in securities in the fund’s underlying index.

 

7.

PURCHASES AND SALES

For the year ended July 31, 2022, purchases and sales of investments, excluding short-term investments and in-kind transactions, were as follows:

 

     
iShares ETF   Purchases        Sales     

Core MSCI EAFE

  $   5,331,030,765        $   4,149,024,471     

Core MSCI Europe

    322,983,145          238,067,627     

Core MSCI International Developed Markets

    595,967,589          406,291,860     

Core MSCI Pacific

    224,376,549          179,320,600     

Core MSCI Total International Stock

    4,187,319,192          2,893,542,382     

For the year ended July 31, 2022, in-kind transactions were as follows:

 

     
iShares ETF  

In-kind

Purchases

      

In-kind   

Sales   

 

Core MSCI EAFE

  $   7,852,344,129        $    646,536,609     

Core MSCI Europe

    690,062,037          1,013,776,571     

Core MSCI International Developed Markets

    2,228,338,138          —     

Core MSCI Pacific

    570,935,978          73,595,025     

Core MSCI Total International Stock

    2,594,430,126          —     

 

 

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8.

INCOME TAX INFORMATION

Each Fund is treated as an entity separate from the Trust’s other funds for federal income tax purposes. It is each Fund’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income to its shareholders. Therefore, no U.S. federal income tax provision is required.

Management has analyzed tax laws and regulations and their application to the Funds as of July 31, 2022, inclusive of the open tax return years, and does not believe that there are any uncertain tax positions that require recognition of a tax liability in the Funds’ financial statements.

U.S. GAAP requires that certain components of net assets be adjusted to reflect permanent differences between financial and tax reporting. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or NAV per share. As of July 31, 2022, permanent differences attributable to realized gains (losses) from in-kind redemptions were reclassified to the following accounts:

 

       
iShares ETF   Paid-in Capital          

Accumulated   

Earnings (Loss)   

 

Core MSCI EAFE

  $ 202,772,796           $ (202,772,796)    

Core MSCI Europe

    138,034,102          (138,034,102)    

Core MSCI International Developed Markets

    55          (55)    

Core MSCI Pacific

    20,929,577            (20,929,577)    

The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:

 

 

 
iShares ETF  

Year Ended

07/31/22

        

Year Ended

07/31/21

 

 

 

Core MSCI EAFE

      

Ordinary income

  $ 3,825,188,698        $ 2,112,293,637  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

Core MSCI Europe

      

Ordinary income

  $ 177,416,748           $ 108,662,581  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

Core MSCI International Developed Markets

      

Ordinary income

  $ 254,945,585        $ 120,120,942  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

Core MSCI Pacific

      

Ordinary income

  $ 45,541,866        $ 22,758,279  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

Core MSCI Total International Stock

      

Ordinary income

  $ 1,047,059,037        $ 597,352,014  
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

As of July 31, 2022, the tax components of accumulated net earnings (losses) were as follows:

 

           

iShares ETF

   

Undistributed

Ordinary Income

 

 

    

Non-expiring

Capital Loss

Carryforwards

 

 

(a) 

   

Net Unrealized

Gains (Losses)

 

(b) 

   

Qualified

Late-Year Losses

 

(c) 

    Total     

Core MSCI EAFE

  $      $  (2,231,410,048)     $   (1,632,015,716   $ (243,821,112   $ (4,107,246,876)    

Core MSCI Europe

    3,771,300        (128,191,936     (653,663,736           (778,084,372)    

Core MSCI International Developed Markets

           (187,985,406     (48,478,802     (16,558,060     (253,022,268)    

Core MSCI Pacific

           (38,681,520     20,250,514       (4,358,190     (22,789,196)    

Core MSCI Total International Stock

           (1,210,608,492     876,338,799       (9,999,543     (344,269,236)    

 

  (a) 

Amounts available to offset future realized capital gains.

 
  (b) 

The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized gains (losses) was attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales, the realization for tax purposes of unrealized gains (losses) on certain futures contracts, the timing and recognition of partnership income, the characterization of corporate actions, the realization for tax purposes of unrealized gains on investments in passive foreign investment companies and the timing and recognition of realized gains/losses for tax purposes.

 
  (c) 

The Funds have elected to defer certain qualified late-year losses and recognize such losses in the next taxable year.

 

A fund may own shares in certain foreign investment entities, referred to, under U.S. tax law, as “passive foreign investment companies.” Such fund may elect to mark-to-market annually the shares of each passive foreign investment company and would be required to distribute to shareholders any such marked-to-market gains.

 

 

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As of July 31, 2022, gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on cost of investments (including short positions and derivatives, if any) for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

         
iShares ETF   Tax Cost        Gross Unrealized
Appreciation
       Gross Unrealized
Depreciation
     Net Unrealized  
Appreciation  
(Depreciation)  
 

Core MSCI EAFE

  $   90,786,134,949        $ 12,205,262,997        $  (13,828,804,682    $  (1,623,541,685)    

Core MSCI Europe

    4,597,121,776          250,280,889          (903,222,705      (652,941,816)    

Core MSCI International Developed Markets

    7,463,500,376          577,550,795          (625,736,845      (48,186,050)    

Core MSCI Pacific

    1,491,342,124          150,964,369          (130,764,607      20,199,762     

Core MSCI Total International Stock

    27,397,872,111          4,261,418,670          (3,383,676,583      877,742,087     

 

9.

LINE OF CREDIT

The iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF, along with certain other iShares funds (“Participating Funds”), is a party to a $300 million credit agreement (“Credit Agreement”) with State Street Bank and Trust Company, which expires on October 15, 2021. The line of credit may be used for temporary or emergency purposes, including redemptions, settlement of trades and rebalancing of portfolio holdings in certain target markets. The Credit Agreement sets specific sub limits on aggregate borrowings based on two tiers of Participating Funds: $300 million with respect to the funds within Tier 1, including the Fund, and $200 million with respect to Tier 2. The Funds may borrow up to the aggregate commitment amount subject to asset coverage and other limitations as specified in the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement has the following terms: a commitment fee of 0.20% per annum on the unused portion of the credit agreement and interest at a rate equal to the higher of (a) the one-month LIBOR rate (not less than zero) plus 1.00% per annum or (b) the U.S. Federal Funds rate (not less than zero) plus 1.00% per annum on amounts borrowed. The commitment fee is generally allocated to each Participating Fund based on the lesser of a Participating Fund’s relative exposure to certain target markets or a Participating Fund’s maximum borrowing amount as set forth by the terms of the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement was terminated on August 12, 2021.

During the year ended July 31, 2022, the Fund did not borrow under the Credit Agreement.

Effective August 13, 2021, the iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF, along with certain other iShares funds (“Participating Funds”), is a party to a $800 million credit agreement (“Syndicated Credit Agreement”) with a group of lenders, which expires on August 12, 2022. The line of credit may be used for temporary or emergency purposes, including redemptions, settlement of trades and rebalancing of portfolio holdings in certain target markets. The Funds may borrow up to the aggregate commitment amount subject to asset coverage and other limitations as specified in the Syndicated Credit Agreement. The Syndicated Credit Agreement has the following terms: a commitment fee of 0.15% per annum on the unused portion of the credit agreement and interest at a rate equal to the higher of (a) the one-month LIBOR rate (not less than zero) plus 1.00% per annum or (b) the U.S. Federal Funds rate (not less than zero) plus 1.00% per annum on amounts borrowed. The commitment fee is generally allocated to each Participating Fund based on the lesser of a Participating Fund’s relative exposure to certain target markets or a Participating Fund’s maximum borrowing amount as set forth by the terms of the Syndicated Credit Agreement.

For the year ended July 31, 2022, the maximum amount borrowed, the average daily borrowing and the weighted average interest rate, if any, under the Syndicated Credit Agreement were as follows:

 

       
iShares ETF   Maximum
Amount
Borrowed
       Average
Borrowing
       Weighted
Average
Interest Rates
 

Core MSCI Total International Stock

    $32,000,000          $526,027          1.10

Effective April 21, 2022, the iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF, along with certain other iShares funds (“Mauritius Participating Funds”), is a party to a $1.50 billion unsecured and uncommitted line of credit (“Uncommitted Liquidity Facility”) with State Street Bank and Trust Company, which may be used solely to facilitate trading associated with the closure of the Fund’s Mauritius subsidiary. The Uncommitted Liquidity Facility has interest at a rate equal to the higher of (a) the U.S. Federal Funds rate (not less than zero) plus 1.25% per annum or (b) the Overnight Bank Funding rate (not less than zero) plus 1.25% per annum on amounts borrowed. Each Mauritius Participating Fund will be removed from the Uncommitted Liquidity Facility once trading out of its holdings in the Mauritius subsidiary is complete. During the year ended July 31, 2022, the maximum amount borrowed, the average daily borrowing and the weighted average interest rate, if any, under the Uncommitted Liquidity Facility were as follows:

 

       
iShares ETF   Maximum
Amount
Borrowed
       Average
Borrowing
       Weighted
Average
Interest Rates
 

Core MSCI Total International Stock

    $1,273,700,000          $20,937,534          1.91

 

10.

PRINCIPAL RISKS

In the normal course of business, each Fund invests in securities or other instruments and may enter into certain transactions, and such activities subject the Fund to various risks, including, among others, fluctuations in the market (market risk) or failure of an issuer to meet all of its obligations. The value of securities or other instruments may also be affected by various factors, including, without limitation: (i) the general economy; (ii) the overall market as well as local, regional or global political and/or social

 

 

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instability; (iii) regulation, taxation or international tax treaties between various countries; or (iv) currency, interest rate or price fluctuations. Local, regional or global events such as war, acts of terrorism, the spread of infectious illness or other public health issues, recessions, or other events could have a significant impact on the Funds and their investments. Each Fund’s prospectus provides details of the risks to which the Fund is subject.

BFA uses a “passive” or index approach to try to achieve each Fund’s investment objective following the securities included in its underlying index during upturns as well as downturns. BFA does not take steps to reduce market exposure or to lessen the effects of a declining market. Divergence from the underlying index and the composition of the portfolio is monitored by BFA.

The Funds may be exposed to additional risks when reinvesting cash collateral in money market funds that do not seek to maintain a stable NAV per share of $1.00, which may be subject to redemption gates or liquidity fees under certain circumstances.

Market Risk: An outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus has developed into a global pandemic and has resulted in closing borders, quarantines, disruptions to supply chains and customer activity, as well as general concern and uncertainty. The impact of this pandemic, and other global health crises that may arise in the future, could affect the economies of many nations, individual companies and the market in general in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen at the present time. This pandemic may result in substantial market volatility and may adversely impact the prices and liquidity of a fund’s investments. Although vaccines have been developed and approved for use by various governments, the duration of this pandemic and its effects cannot be determined with certainty.

Valuation Risk: The market values of equities, such as common stocks and preferred securities or equity related investments, such as futures and options, may decline due to general market conditions which are not specifically related to a particular company. They may also decline due to factors which affect a particular industry or industries. A fund may invest in illiquid investments. An illiquid investment is any investment that a fund reasonably expects cannot be sold or disposed of in current market conditions in seven calendar days or less without the sale or disposition significantly changing the market value of the investment. A fund may experience difficulty in selling illiquid investments in a timely manner at the price that it believes the investments are worth. Prices may fluctuate widely over short or extended periods in response to company, market or economic news. Markets also tend to move in cycles, with periods of rising and falling prices. This volatility may cause a fund’s NAV to experience significant increases or decreases over short periods of time. If there is a general decline in the securities and other markets, the NAV of a fund may lose value, regardless of the individual results of the securities and other instruments in which a fund invests.

The price each Fund could receive upon the sale of any particular portfolio investment may differ from each Fund’s valuation of the investment, particularly for securities that trade in thin or volatile markets or that are valued using a fair valuation technique or a price provided by an independent pricing service. Changes to significant unobservable inputs and assumptions (i.e., publicly traded company multiples, growth rate, time to exit) due to the lack of observable inputs.

Counterparty Credit Risk: The Funds may be exposed to counterparty credit risk, or the risk that an entity may fail to or be unable to perform on its commitments related to unsettled or open transactions, including making timely interest and/or principal payments or otherwise honoring its obligations. The Funds manage counterparty credit risk by entering into transactions only with counterparties that the Manager believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. Financial assets, which potentially expose the Funds to market, issuer and counterparty credit risks, consist principally of financial instruments and receivables due from counterparties. The extent of the Funds’ exposure to market, issuer and counterparty credit risks with respect to these financial assets is approximately their value recorded in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, less any collateral held by the Funds.

A derivative contract may suffer a mark-to-market loss if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the market rates or values of the underlying instrument. Losses can also occur if the counterparty does not perform under the contract.

With exchange-traded futures, there is less counterparty credit risk to the Funds since the exchange or clearinghouse, as counterparty to such instruments, guarantees against a possible default. The clearinghouse stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract; therefore, credit risk is limited to failure of the clearinghouse. While offset rights may exist under applicable law, a Fund does not have a contractual right of offset against a clearing broker or clearinghouse in the event of a default (including the bankruptcy or insolvency). Additionally, credit risk exists in exchange-traded futures with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a clearing broker’s customer accounts. While clearing brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a clearing broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the clearing broker for all its clients, typically the shortfall would be allocated on a pro rata basis across all the clearing broker’s customers, potentially resulting in losses to the Funds.

Concentration Risk: A diversified portfolio, where this is appropriate and consistent with a fund’s objectives, minimizes the risk that a price change of a particular investment will have a material impact on the NAV of a fund. The investment concentrations within each Fund’s portfolio are disclosed in its Schedule of Investments.

Certain Funds invest a significant portion of their assets in issuers located in a single country or a limited number of countries. When a fund concentrates its investments in this manner, it assumes the risk that economic, regulatory, political and social conditions in that country or those countries may have a significant impact on the fund and could affect the income from, or the value or liquidity of, the Fund’s portfolio. Unanticipated or sudden political or social developments may cause uncertainty in the markets and as a result adversely affect the Fund’s investments. Foreign issuers may not be subject to the same uniform accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards and practices as used in the United States. Foreign securities markets may also be more volatile and less liquid than U.S. securities and may be less subject to governmental supervision not typically associated with investing in U.S. securities. Investment percentages in specific countries are presented in the Schedule of Investments.

Certain Funds invest a significant portion of their assets in securities of issuers located in Europe or with significant exposure to European issuers or countries. The European financial markets have recently experienced volatility and adverse trends due to concerns about economic downturns in, or rising government debt levels of, several European countries as well as acts of war in the region. These events may spread to other countries in Europe and may affect the value and liquidity of certain of the Funds’ investments.

 

 

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Responses to the financial problems by European governments, central banks and others, including austerity measures and reforms, may not work, may result in social unrest and may limit future growth and economic recovery or have other unintended consequences. Further defaults or restructurings by governments and others of their debt could have additional adverse effects on economies, financial markets and asset valuations around the world. The United Kingdom has withdrawn from the European Union, and one or more other countries may withdraw from the European Union and/or abandon the Euro, the common currency of the European Union. The impact of these actions, especially if they occur in a disorderly fashion, is not clear but could be significant and far reaching. In addition, Russia launched a large-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022. The extent and duration of the military action, resulting sanctions and resulting future market disruptions in the region are impossible to predict, but could be significant and have a severe adverse effect on the region, including significant negative impacts on the economy and the markets for certain securities and commodities, such as oil and natural gas, as well as other sectors.

Certain Funds invest a significant portion of their assets in securities of issuers located in Asia or with significant exposure to Asian issuers or countries. The Asian financial markets have recently experienced volatility and adverse trends due to concerns in several Asian countries regarding monetary policy, government intervention in the markets, rising government debt levels or economic downturns. These events may spread to other countries in Asia and may affect the value and liquidity of certain of the Funds’ investments.

Significant Shareholder Redemption Risk: Certain shareholders may own or manage a substantial amount of fund shares and/or hold their fund investments for a limited period of time. Large redemptions of fund shares by these shareholders may force a fund to sell portfolio securities, which may negatively impact the fund’s NAV, increase the fund’s brokerage costs, and/or accelerate the realization of taxable income/gains and cause the fund to make additional taxable distributions to shareholders.

LIBOR Transition Risk: The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority announced a phase out of the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). Although many LIBOR rates ceased to be published or no longer are representative of the underlying market they seek to measure after December 31, 2021, a selection of widely used USD LIBOR rates will continue to be published through June 2023 in order to assist with the transition. The Funds may be exposed to financial instruments tied to LIBOR to determine payment obligations, financing terms, hedging strategies or investment value. The transition process away from LIBOR might lead to increased volatility and illiquidity in markets for, and reduce the effectiveness of new hedges placed against instruments whose terms currently include LIBOR. The ultimate effect of the LIBOR transition process on the Funds is uncertain.

 

11.

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

Capital shares are issued and redeemed by each Fund only in aggregations of a specified number of shares or multiples thereof (“Creation Units”) at NAV. Except when aggregated in Creation Units, shares of each Fund are not redeemable.

Transactions in capital shares were as follows:

 

 

 
    Year Ended      Year Ended  
    07/31/22      07/31/21  
 

 

 

    

 

 

 
iShares ETF   Shares      Amount      Shares      Amount  

 

 

Core MSCI EAFE

          

Shares sold

    132,000,000      $ 9,651,287,073        182,000,000      $ 12,658,391,232  

Shares redeemed

    (10,800,000      (653,737,572              
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
    121,200,000      $ 8,997,549,501        182,000,000      $   12,658,391,232  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Core MSCI Europe

          

Shares sold

    14,200,000      $ 800,524,413        26,600,000      $ 1,514,525,804  

Shares redeemed

    (21,900,000      (1,036,742,823      (13,800,000      (722,633,453
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
    (7,700,000    $ (236,218,410      12,800,000      $ 791,892,351  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Core MSCI International Developed Markets

          

Shares sold

    39,900,000      $ 2,466,975,309        39,300,000      $ 2,421,332,799  

Shares redeemed

                  (2,850,000      (163,194,906
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
    39,900,000      $ 2,466,975,309        36,450,000      $ 2,258,137,893  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Core MSCI Pacific

          

Shares sold

    11,600,000      $ 632,830,961        800,000      $ 52,839,092  

Shares redeemed

    (1,200,000      (76,152,450      (1,000,000      (65,281,701
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
    10,400,000      $ 556,678,511        (200,000    $ (12,442,609
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Core MSCI Total International Stock

          

Shares sold

    60,000,000      $ 4,124,957,765        72,900,000      $ 4,903,165,094  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The consideration for the purchase of Creation Units of a fund in the Trust generally consists of the in-kind deposit of a designated portfolio of securities and a specified amount of cash. Certain funds in the Trust may be offered in Creation Units solely or partially for cash in U.S. dollars. Investors purchasing and redeeming Creation Units may pay a purchase transaction fee and a redemption transaction fee directly to State Street Bank and Trust Company, the Trust’s administrator, to offset transfer and other transaction costs associated with the issuance and redemption of Creation Units, including Creation Units for cash. Investors transacting in Creation Units for cash may also

 

 

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pay an additional variable charge to compensate the relevant fund for certain transaction costs (i.e., stamp taxes, taxes on currency or other financial transactions, and brokerage costs) and market impact expenses relating to investing in portfolio securities. Such variable charges, if any, are included in shares sold in the table above.

From time to time, settlement of securities related to in-kind contributions or in-kind redemptions may be delayed. In such cases, securities related to in-kind transactions are reflected as a receivable or a payable in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

12.

FOREIGN WITHHOLDING TAX CLAIMS

The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) has issued guidance to address U.S. income tax liabilities attributable to fund shareholders resulting from the recovery of foreign taxes withheld in prior calendar years. These withheld foreign taxes were passed through to shareholders in the form of foreign tax credits in the year the taxes were withheld. Assuming there are sufficient foreign taxes paid which each of the iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF, iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF and iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF is able to pass through to its shareholders as a foreign tax credit in the current year, each of the Funds will be able to offset the prior years’ withholding taxes recovered against the foreign taxes paid in the current year. Accordingly, no federal income tax liability is recorded by the Funds.

 

13.

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Management’s evaluation of the impact of all subsequent events on the Funds’ financial statements was completed through the date the financial statements were available to be issued and the following items were noted:

Effective August 12, 2022, the Syndicated Credit Agreement to which the Participating Funds are party was amended to (i) update the interest terms to the higher of (a) Daily Simple Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) plus 0.10% and 1.00% per annum or (b) the U.S. Federal Funds rate plus 1.00% per annum on amounts borrowed and (ii) extend the termination date to August 11, 2023.

 

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm   

 

To the Board of Trustees of

iShares Trust and Shareholders of each of the five funds listed in the table below

Opinions on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of each of the funds listed in the table below (five of the funds constituting iShares Trust, hereafter collectively referred to as the “Funds”) as of July 31, 2022, the related statements of operations for the year ended July 31, 2022, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended July 31, 2022, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended July 31, 2022 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Funds as of July 31, 2022, the results of each of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in each of their net assets for each of the two years in the period ended July 31, 2022 and each of the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended July 31, 2022 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF

iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF

iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ETF

iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF

iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF

Basis for Opinions

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Funds’ financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of July 31, 2022 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

September 23, 2022

We have served as the auditor of one or more BlackRock investment companies since 2000.

 

 

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The following amounts, or maximum amounts allowable by law, are hereby designated as qualified dividend income for individuals for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2022:

 

   
iShares ETF   Qualified Dividend    
Income    
 

Core MSCI EAFE

  $ 3,191,365,698      

Core MSCI Europe

    181,267,697      

Core MSCI International Developed Markets

    216,932,514      

Core MSCI Pacific

    28,312,154      

Core MSCI Total International Stock

    806,948,693      

The Funds intend to pass through to their shareholders the following amounts, or maximum amounts allowable by law, of foreign source income earned and foreign taxes paid for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2022:

 

     
iShares ETF   Foreign Source
Income Earned
      

Foreign    

Taxes Paid    

 

Core MSCI EAFE

  $   3,478,618,045        $   202,155,923      

Core MSCI Europe

    185,154,707          15,595,164      

Core MSCI International Developed Markets

    235,575,535          19,560,121      

Core MSCI Pacific

    35,382,062          1,802,105      

Core MSCI Total International Stock

    1,033,011,255          126,654,521      

 

 

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Board Review and Approval of Investment Advisory Contract  

 

iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF, iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF, iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ETF (each the “Fund”)

Under Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”), including a majority of Board Members who are not “interested persons” of the Trust (as that term is defined in the 1940 Act) (the “Independent Board Members”), is required annually to consider and approve the Investment Advisory Agreement between the Trust and BFA (the “Advisory Agreement”) on behalf of the Fund. The Board’s consideration entails a year-long process whereby the Board and its committees (composed solely of Independent Board Members) assess BlackRock’s services to the Fund, including investment management; fund accounting; administrative and shareholder services; oversight of the Fund’s service providers; risk management and oversight; legal and compliance services; and ability to meet applicable legal and regulatory requirements. The Independent Board Members requested, and BFA provided, such information as the Independent Board Members, with advice from independent counsel, deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the Advisory Agreement. At meetings on May 3, 2022 and May 18, 2022, a committee composed of all of the Independent Board Members (the “15(c) Committee”), with independent counsel, met with management and reviewed and discussed information provided in response to initial requests of the 15(c) Committee and/or its independent counsel, and requested certain additional information, which management agreed to provide. At a meeting held on June 13-15, 2022, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, reviewed the additional information provided by management in response to these requests.

After extensive discussions and deliberations, the Board, including all of the Independent Board Members, approved the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund, based on a review of qualitative and quantitative information provided by BFA and their cumulative experience as Board Members. The Board noted its satisfaction with the extent and quality of information provided and its frequent interactions with management, as well as the detailed responses and other information provided by BFA. The Independent Board Members were advised by their independent counsel throughout the process, including about the legal standards applicable to their review. In approving the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, considered various factors, including: (i) the expenses and performance of the Fund; (ii) the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by BFA; (iii) the costs of services provided to the Fund and profits realized by BFA and its affiliates; (iv) potential economies of scale and the sharing of related benefits; (v) the fees and services provided for other comparable funds/accounts managed by BFA and its affiliates; and (vi) other benefits to BFA and/or its affiliates. The material factors, none of which was controlling, and conclusions that formed the basis for the Board, including the Independent Board Members, to approve the continuance of the Advisory Agreement are discussed below.

Expenses and Performance of the Fund: The Board reviewed statistical information prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent provider of investment company data, regarding the expense ratio components, including gross and net total expenses, fees and expenses of another fund in which the Fund invests (if applicable), and waivers/reimbursements (if applicable) of the Fund in comparison with the same information for other ETFs, objectively selected by Broadridge as comprising the Fund’s applicable expense peer group pursuant to Broadridge’s proprietary ETF methodology (the “Peer Group”). The Board was provided with a detailed description of the proprietary ETF methodology used by Broadridge to determine the Fund’s Peer Group. The Board noted that, due to the limitations in providing comparable funds in the Peer Group, the statistical information provided in Broadridge’s report may or may not provide meaningful direct comparisons to the Fund in all instances. The Board also noted that the investment advisory fee rate and overall expenses (net of waivers and reimbursements) for the Fund were lower than the median of the investment advisory fee rates and overall expenses (net of waivers and reimbursements) of the funds in its Peer Group, excluding iShares funds.

In addition, to the extent that any of the comparison funds included in the Peer Group, excluding iShares funds, track the same index as the Fund, Broadridge also provided, and the Board reviewed, a comparison of the Fund’s performance for the one-year, three-year, five-year, ten-year, and since inception periods, as applicable, and for the quarter ended December 31, 2021, to that of such relevant comparison fund(s) for the same periods. The Board noted that the Fund seeks to track its specified underlying index and that, during the year, the Board received periodic reports on the Fund’s short- and longer-term performance in comparison with its underlying index. Such periodic comparative performance information, including additional detailed information as requested by the Board, was also considered. The Board noted that the Fund generally performed in line with its underlying index over the relevant periods.

Based on this review, the other factors considered at the meeting, and their general knowledge of ETF pricing, the Board concluded that the investment advisory fee rate and expense level and the historical performance of the Fund supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided: Based on management’s representations, including information about recent enhancements and initiatives with respect to the iShares business, including with respect to capital markets support and analysis, technology, portfolio management, product design and quality, compliance and risk management, global public policy and other services, the Board expected that there would be no diminution in the scope of services required of or provided by BFA under the Advisory Agreement for the coming year as compared with the scope of services provided by BFA during prior years. In reviewing the scope of these services, the Board considered BFA’s investment philosophy and experience, noting that BFA and its affiliates have committed significant resources over time, including during the past year, to support the iShares funds and their shareholders and have made significant investments into the iShares business. The Board also considered BFA’s compliance program and its compliance record with respect to the Fund. In that regard, the Board noted that BFA reports to the Board about portfolio management and compliance matters on a periodic basis in connection with regularly scheduled meetings of the Board, and on other occasions as necessary and appropriate, and has provided information and made relevant officers and other employees of BFA (and its affiliates) available as needed to provide further assistance with these matters. The Board also reviewed the background and experience of the persons responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund, as well as the resources available to them in managing the Fund. In addition to the above considerations, the Board reviewed and considered detailed presentations regarding BFA’s investment performance, investment and risk management processes and strategies, provided at the May 3, 2022 meeting and throughout the year, and matters related to BFA’s portfolio compliance program.

Based on review of this information, and the performance information discussed above, the Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund under the Advisory Agreement supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Costs of Services Provided to the Fund and Profits Realized by BFA and its Affiliates: The Board reviewed information about the estimated profitability to BlackRock in managing the Fund, based on the fees payable to BFA and its affiliates (including fees under the Advisory Agreement), and other sources of revenue and expense to BFA

 

 

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and its affiliates from the Fund’s operations for the last calendar year. The Board reviewed BlackRock’s methodology for calculating estimated profitability of the iShares funds, noting that the 15(c) Committee and the Board had focused on the methodology and profitability presentation. The Board recognized that profitability may be affected by numerous factors, including, among other things, fee waivers by BFA, the types of funds managed, expense allocations and business mix. The Board thus recognized that calculating and comparing profitability at individual fund levels is challenging. The Board discussed with management the sources of direct and ancillary revenue, including the revenues to BTC, a BlackRock affiliate, from securities lending by the Fund. The Board also discussed BFA’s estimated profit margin as reflected in the Fund’s profitability analysis and reviewed information regarding potential economies of scale (as discussed below).

Based on this review, the Board concluded that the information considered with respect to the profits realized by BFA and its affiliates under the Advisory Agreement and from other relationships between the Fund and BFA and/or its affiliates, if any, as well as the other factors considered at the meeting, supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Economies of Scale: The Board reviewed information and considered the extent to which economies of scale might be realized as the assets of the Fund increase, noting that the issue of potential economies of scale had been focused on by the 15(c) Committee and the Board during their meetings and addressed by management. The 15(c) Committee and the Board received information regarding BlackRock’s historical estimated profitability, including BFA’s and its affiliates’ estimated costs in providing services. The estimated cost information distinguished, among other things, between fixed and variable costs, and showed how the level and nature of fixed and variable costs may impact the existence or size of scale benefits, with the Board recognizing that potential economies of scale are difficult to measure. The 15(c) Committee and the Board reviewed information provided by BFA regarding the sharing of scale benefits with the iShares funds through various means, including, as applicable, through relatively low fee rates established at inception, breakpoints, waivers, or other fee reductions, as well as through additional investment in the iShares business and the provision of improved or additional infrastructure and services to the iShares funds and their shareholders. The Board noted that the Advisory Agreement for the Fund did not provide for breakpoints in the Fund’s investment advisory fee rate as the assets of the Fund increase. However, the Board noted that it would continue to assess the appropriateness of adding breakpoints in the future.

The Board concluded that this review of potential economies of scale and the sharing of related benefits, as well as the other factors considered at the meeting, supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Fees and Services Provided for Other Comparable Funds/Accounts Managed by BFA and its Affiliates: The Board received and considered information regarding the investment advisory/management fee rates for other funds/accounts in the U.S. for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory/management services, including open-end funds registered under the 1940 Act (including sub-advised funds), collective trust funds, and institutional separate accounts (collectively, the “Other Accounts”).The Board acknowledged BFA’s representation that the iShares funds are fundamentally different investment vehicles from the Other Accounts.

The Board received detailed information regarding how the Other Accounts generally differ from the Fund, including in terms of the types of services and generally more extensive services provided to the Fund, as well as other significant differences. In that regard, the Board considered that the pricing of services to institutional clients is typically based on a number of factors beyond the nature and extent of the specific services to be provided and often depends on the overall relationship between the client and its affiliates and the adviser and its affiliates. In addition, the Board considered the relative complexity and inherent risks and challenges of managing and providing other services to the Fund, as a publicly traded investment vehicle, as compared to the Other Accounts, particularly those that are institutional clients, in light of differing regulatory requirements and client-imposed mandates. The Board noted that BFA and its affiliates manage Other Accounts with substantially the same investment objective and strategy as the Fund and that track the same index as the Fund. The Board also acknowledged management’s assertion that, for certain iShares funds, and for client segmentation purposes, BlackRock has launched an iShares fund that may provide a similar investment exposure at a lower investment advisory fee rate.

The Board considered the “all-inclusive” nature of the Fund’s advisory fee structure, and the Fund’s expenses borne by BFA under this arrangement and noted that the investment advisory fee rate under the Advisory Agreement for the Fund was generally higher than the investment advisory/management fee rates for certain of the Other Accounts (particularly institutional clients) and concluded that the differences appeared to be consistent with the factors discussed.

Other Benefits to BFA and/or its Affiliates: The Board reviewed other benefits or ancillary revenue received by BFA and/or its affiliates in connection with the services provided to the Fund by BFA, both direct and indirect, including, but not limited to, payment of revenue to BTC, the Fund’s securities lending agent, for loaning portfolio securities (which was included in the profit margins reviewed by the Board pursuant to BFA’s estimated profitability methodology), payment of advisory fees or other fees to BFA (or its affiliates) in connection with any investments by the Fund in other funds for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory services or other services, and BlackRock’s profile in the investment community. The Board also noted the revenue received by BFA and/or its affiliates pursuant to an agreement that permits a service provider to use certain portions of BlackRock’s technology platform to service accounts managed by BFA and/or its affiliates, including the iShares funds. The Board noted that BFA generally does not use soft dollars or consider the value of research or other services that may be provided to BFA (including its affiliates) in selecting brokers for portfolio transactions for the Fund. The Board concluded that any such ancillary benefits would not be disadvantageous to the Fund and thus would not alter the Board’s conclusion with respect to the appropriateness of approving the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Conclusion: Based on a review of the factors described above, as well as such other factors as deemed appropriate by the Board, the Board, including all of the Independent Board Members, determined that the Fund’s investment advisory fee rate under the Advisory Agreement does not constitute a fee that is so disproportionately large as to bear no reasonable relationship to the services rendered and that could not have been the product of arm’s-length bargaining, and concluded to approve the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF, iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF (each the “Fund”)

Under Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”), including a majority of Board Members who are not “interested persons” of the Trust (as that term is defined in the 1940 Act) (the “Independent Board Members”), is required annually to consider and approve the

 

 

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Investment Advisory Agreement between the Trust and BFA (the “Advisory Agreement”) on behalf of the Fund. The Board’s consideration entails a year-long process whereby the Board and its committees (composed solely of Independent Board Members) assess BlackRock’s services to the Fund, including investment management; fund accounting; administrative and shareholder services; oversight of the Fund’s service providers; risk management and oversight; legal and compliance services; and ability to meet applicable legal and regulatory requirements. The Independent Board Members requested, and BFA provided, such information as the Independent Board Members, with advice from independent counsel, deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the Advisory Agreement. At meetings on May 3, 2022 and May 18, 2022, a committee composed of all of the Independent Board Members (the “15(c) Committee”), with independent counsel, met with management and reviewed and discussed information provided in response to initial requests of the 15(c) Committee and/or its independent counsel, and requested certain additional information, which management agreed to provide. At a meeting held on June 13-15, 2022, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, reviewed the additional information provided by management in response to these requests.

After extensive discussions and deliberations, the Board, including all of the Independent Board Members, approved the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund, based on a review of qualitative and quantitative information provided by BFA and their cumulative experience as Board Members. The Board noted its satisfaction with the extent and quality of information provided and its frequent interactions with management, as well as the detailed responses and other information provided by BFA. The Independent Board Members were advised by their independent counsel throughout the process, including about the legal standards applicable to their review. In approving the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, considered various factors, including: (i) the expenses and performance of the Fund; (ii) the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by BFA; (iii) the costs of services provided to the Fund and profits realized by BFA and its affiliates; (iv) potential economies of scale and the sharing of related benefits; (v) the fees and services provided for other comparable funds/accounts managed by BFA and its affiliates; and (vi) other benefits to BFA and/or its affiliates. The material factors, none of which was controlling, and conclusions that formed the basis for the Board, including the Independent Board Members, to approve the continuance of the Advisory Agreement are discussed below.

Expenses and Performance of the Fund: The Board reviewed statistical information prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent provider of investment company data, regarding the expense ratio components, including gross and net total expenses, fees and expenses of another fund in which the Fund invests (if applicable), and waivers/reimbursements (if applicable) of the Fund in comparison with the same information for other ETFs, objectively selected by Broadridge as comprising the Fund’s applicable expense peer group pursuant to Broadridge’s proprietary ETF methodology (the “Peer Group”).The Board was provided with a detailed description of the proprietary ETF methodology used by Broadridge to determine the Fund’s Peer Group. The Board noted that, due to the limitations in providing comparable funds in the Peer Group, the statistical information provided in Broadridge’s report may or may not provide meaningful direct comparisons to the Fund in all instances. The Board also noted that the investment advisory fee rate and overall expenses (net of waivers and reimbursements) for the Fund were lower than the median of the investment advisory fee rates and overall expenses (net of waivers and reimbursements) of the funds in its Peer Group, excluding iShares funds.

In addition, to the extent that any of the comparison funds included in the Peer Group, excluding iShares funds, track the same index as the Fund, Broadridge also provided, and the Board reviewed, a comparison of the Fund’s performance for the one-year, three-year, five-year, ten-year, and since inception periods, as applicable, and for the quarter ended December 31, 2021, to that of such relevant comparison fund(s) for the same periods.The Board noted that the Fund seeks to track its specified underlying index and that, during the year, the Board received periodic reports on the Fund’s short- and longer-term performance in comparison with its underlying index. Such periodic comparative performance information, including additional detailed information as requested by the Board, was also considered.The Board noted that the Fund generally performed in line with its underlying index over the relevant periods.

Based on this review, the other factors considered at the meeting, and their general knowledge of ETF pricing, the Board concluded that the investment advisory fee rate and expense level and the historical performance of the Fund supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided: Based on management’s representations, including information about recent enhancements and initiatives with respect to the iShares business, including with respect to capital markets support and analysis, technology, portfolio management, product design and quality, compliance and risk management, global public policy and other services, the Board expected that there would be no diminution in the scope of services required of or provided by BFA under the Advisory Agreement for the coming year as compared with the scope of services provided by BFA during prior years. In reviewing the scope of these services, the Board considered BFA’s investment philosophy and experience, noting that BFA and its affiliates have committed significant resources over time, including during the past year, to support the iShares funds and their shareholders and have made significant investments into the iShares business. The Board also considered BFA’s compliance program and its compliance record with respect to the Fund. In that regard, the Board noted that BFA reports to the Board about portfolio management and compliance matters on a periodic basis in connection with regularly scheduled meetings of the Board, and on other occasions as necessary and appropriate, and has provided information and made relevant officers and other employees of BFA (and its affiliates) available as needed to provide further assistance with these matters. The Board also reviewed the background and experience of the persons responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund, as well as the resources available to them in managing the Fund. In addition to the above considerations, the Board reviewed and considered detailed presentations regarding BFA’s investment performance, investment and risk management processes and strategies, provided at the May 3, 2022 meeting and throughout the year, and matters related to BFA’s portfolio compliance program.

Based on review of this information, and the performance information discussed above, the Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund under the Advisory Agreement supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Costs of Services Provided to the Fund and Profits Realized by BFA and its Affiliates: The Board reviewed information about the estimated profitability to BlackRock in managing the Fund, based on the fees payable to BFA and its affiliates (including fees under the Advisory Agreement), and other sources of revenue and expense to BFA and its affiliates from the Fund’s operations for the last calendar year. The Board reviewed BlackRock’s methodology for calculating estimated profitability of the iShares funds, noting that the 15(c) Committee and the Board had focused on the methodology and profitability presentation. The Board recognized that profitability may be affected by numerous factors, including, among other things, fee waivers by BFA, the types of funds managed, expense allocations and business mix. The Board thus recognized that calculating and comparing profitability at individual fund levels is challenging. The Board discussed with management the sources of direct and ancillary revenue,

 

 

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including the revenues to BTC, a BlackRock affiliate, from securities lending by the Fund. The Board also discussed BFA’s estimated profit margin as reflected in the Fund’s profitability analysis and reviewed information regarding potential economies of scale (as discussed below).

Based on this review, the Board concluded that the information considered with respect to the profits realized by BFA and its affiliates under the Advisory Agreement and from other relationships between the Fund and BFA and/or its affiliates, if any, as well as the other factors considered at the meeting, supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Economies of Scale: The Board reviewed information and considered the extent to which economies of scale might be realized as the assets of the Fund increase, noting that the issue of potential economies of scale had been focused on by the 15(c) Committee and the Board during their meetings and addressed by management. The 15(c) Committee and the Board received information regarding BlackRock’s historical estimated profitability, including BFA’s and its affiliates’ estimated costs in providing services. The estimated cost information distinguished, among other things, between fixed and variable costs, and showed how the level and nature of fixed and variable costs may impact the existence or size of scale benefits, with the Board recognizing that potential economies of scale are difficult to measure. The 15(c) Committee and the Board reviewed information provided by BFA regarding the sharing of scale benefits with the iShares funds through various means, including, as applicable, through relatively low fee rates established at inception, breakpoints, waivers, or other fee reductions, as well as through additional investment in the iShares business and the provision of improved or additional infrastructure and services to the iShares funds and their shareholders. The Board noted that the Advisory Agreement for the Fund did not provide for breakpoints in the Fund’s investment advisory fee rate as the assets of the Fund increase. However, the Board noted that it would continue to assess the appropriateness of adding breakpoints in the future.

The Board concluded that this review of potential economies of scale and the sharing of related benefits, as well as the other factors considered at the meeting, supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Fees and Services Provided for Other Comparable Funds/Accounts Managed by BFA and its Affiliates: The Board received and considered information regarding the investment advisory/management fee rates for other funds/accounts in the U.S. for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory/management services, including open-end funds registered under the 1940 Act (including sub-advised funds), collective trust funds, and institutional separate accounts (collectively, the “Other Accounts”).The Board acknowledged BFA’s representation that the iShares funds are fundamentally different investment vehicles from the Other Accounts.

The Board received detailed information regarding how the Other Accounts generally differ from the Fund, including in terms of the types of services and generally more extensive services provided to the Fund, as well as other significant differences. In that regard, the Board considered that the pricing of services to institutional clients is typically based on a number of factors beyond the nature and extent of the specific services to be provided and often depends on the overall relationship between the client and its affiliates and the adviser and its affiliates. In addition, the Board considered the relative complexity and inherent risks and challenges of managing and providing other services to the Fund, as a publicly traded investment vehicle, as compared to the Other Accounts, particularly those that are institutional clients, in light of differing regulatory requirements and client-imposed mandates. The Board noted that BFA and its affiliates do not manage Other Accounts with substantially the same investment objective and strategy as the Fund and that track the same index as the Fund. The Board also acknowledged management’s assertion that, for certain iShares funds, and for client segmentation purposes, BlackRock has launched an iShares fund that may provide a similar investment exposure at a lower investment advisory fee rate.

The Board considered the “all-inclusive” nature of the Fund’s advisory fee structure, and the Fund’s expenses borne by BFA under this arrangement and noted that the investment advisory fee rate under the Advisory Agreement for the Fund was generally higher than the investment advisory/management fee rates for certain of the Other Accounts (particularly institutional clients) and concluded that the differences appeared to be consistent with the factors discussed.

Other Benefits to BFA and/or its Affiliates: The Board reviewed other benefits or ancillary revenue received by BFA and/or its affiliates in connection with the services provided to the Fund by BFA, both direct and indirect, including, but not limited to, payment of revenue to BTC, the Fund’s securities lending agent, for loaning portfolio securities (which was included in the profit margins reviewed by the Board pursuant to BFA’s estimated profitability methodology), payment of advisory fees or other fees to BFA (or its affiliates) in connection with any investments by the Fund in other funds for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory services or other services, and BlackRock’s profile in the investment community. The Board also noted the revenue received by BFA and/or its affiliates pursuant to an agreement that permits a service provider to use certain portions of BlackRock’s technology platform to service accounts managed by BFA and/or its affiliates, including the iShares funds. The Board noted that BFA generally does not use soft dollars or consider the value of research or other services that may be provided to BFA (including its affiliates) in selecting brokers for portfolio transactions for the Fund. The Board concluded that any such ancillary benefits would not be disadvantageous to the Fund and thus would not alter the Board’s conclusion with respect to the appropriateness of approving the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Conclusion: Based on a review of the factors described above, as well as such other factors as deemed appropriate by the Board, the Board, including all of the Independent Board Members, determined that the Fund’s investment advisory fee rate under the Advisory Agreement does not constitute a fee that is so disproportionately large as to bear no reasonable relationship to the services rendered and that could not have been the product of arm’s-length bargaining, and concluded to approve the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

 

 

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Supplemental Information (unaudited)

 

Section 19(a) Notices

The amounts and sources of distributions reported are estimates and are being provided pursuant to regulatory requirements and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources for tax reporting purposes will depend upon each Fund’s investment experience during the year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. Shareholders will receive a Form 1099-DIV each calendar year that will inform them how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

July 31, 2022

 

     
   

Total Cumulative Distributions

for the Fiscal Year

   

% Breakdown of the Total Cumulative

Distributions for the Fiscal Year

 
 

 

 

   

 

 

 
iShares ETF   Net
Investment
Income
    Net Realized
Capital Gains
    Return of
Capital
    Total Per
Share
    Net
Investment
Income
    Net Realized
Capital Gains
    Return of
Capital
    Total Per
Share
 

Core MSCI EAFE(a)

  $ 2.638662     $     $ 0.080188     $ 2.718850       97         3     100

Core MSCI Europe

    1.907388                   1.907388       100                   100  

Core MSCI International Developed Markets(a)

    2.190861             0.159873       2.350734       93             7       100  

Core MSCI Pacific(a)

    2.417956             0.298339       2.716295       89             11       100  

Core MSCI Total International Stock(a)

    2.168435             0.138688       2.307123       94             6       100  

 

  (a) 

The Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its net investment income and net realized capital gains; therefore, a portion of the distribution may be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the shareholder’s investment in the Fund is returned to the shareholder. A return of capital does not necessarily reflect the Fund’s investment performance and should not be confused with “yield” or “income”. When distributions exceed total return performance, the difference will incrementally reduce the Fund’s net asset value per share.

 

Premium/Discount Information

Information on the Fund’s net asset value, market price, premiums and discounts, and bid-ask spreads can be found at iShares.com.

Regulation under the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (applicable to iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF only)

The Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive and the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Regulations 2013 (as amended) and the “Guidelines on sound remuneration policies under the AIFMD” issued by the European Securities and Markets Authority (together the “Regulations”) impose detailed and prescriptive obligations on fund managers established in the European Union (the “EU”) and the UK. These do not currently apply to managers established outside of the EU or UK, such as BFA (the “Company”). Rather, non-EU and non-UK managers are only required to comply with certain disclosure, reporting and transparency obligations of the Regulations if such managers market a fund to EU investors.

The Company has registered the iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (the “Fund”) to be marketed to United Kingdom.

Report on Remuneration

The Company is required under the Regulations to make quantitative disclosures of remuneration. These disclosures are made in line with BlackRock’s interpretation of currently available regulatory guidance on quantitative remuneration disclosures. As market or regulatory practice develops BlackRock may consider it appropriate to make changes to the way in which quantitative remuneration disclosures are calculated. Where such changes are made, this may result in disclosures in relation to a fund not being comparable to the disclosures made in the prior year, or in relation to other BlackRock fund disclosures in that same year.

Disclosures are provided in relation to (a) the staff of the Company; (b) staff who are senior management; and (c) staff who have the ability to materially affect the risk profile of the Fund.

All individuals included in the aggregated figures disclosed are rewarded in line with BlackRock’s remuneration policy for their responsibilities across the relevant BlackRock business area. As all individuals have a number of areas of responsibilities, only the portion of remuneration for those individuals’ services attributable to the Fund is included in the aggregate figures disclosed.

BlackRock has a clear and well defined pay-for-performance philosophy, and compensation programmes which support that philosophy.

BlackRock operates a total compensation model for remuneration which includes a base salary, which is contractual, and a discretionary bonus scheme. Although all employees are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus, there is no contractual obligation to make a discretionary bonus award to any employees. For senior management, a significant percentage of variable remuneration is deferred over time. All employees are subject to a claw-back policy.

Remuneration decisions for employees are made once annually in January following the end of the performance year, based on BlackRock’s full-year financial results and other non-financial goals and objectives. Alongside financial performance, individual total compensation is also based on strategic and operating results and other considerations such as management and leadership capabilities. No set formulas are established and no fixed benchmarks are used in determining annual incentive awards.

 

 

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Supplemental Information (unaudited) (continued)

 

Annual incentive awards are paid from a bonus pool which is reviewed throughout the year by BlackRock’s independent compensation committee, taking into account both actual and projected financial information together with information provided by the Enterprise Risk and Regulatory Compliance departments in relation to any activities, incidents or events that warrant consideration in making compensation decisions. Individuals are not involved in setting their own remuneration.

Each of the control functions (Enterprise Risk, Legal & Compliance, and Internal Audit) each have their own organisational structures which are independent of the business units. Functional bonus pools for those control functions are determined with reference to the performance of each individual function and the remuneration of the senior members of control functions is directly overseen by BlackRock’s independent remuneration committee.

Members of staff and senior management of the Company typically provide both AIFMD and non-AIFMD related services in respect of multiple funds, clients and functions of the Company and across the broader BlackRock group. Therefore, the figures disclosed are a sum of each individual’s portion of remuneration attributable to the Fund according to an objective apportionment methodology which acknowledges the multiple-service nature of the Company. Accordingly the figures are not representative of any individual’s actual remuneration or their remuneration structure.

The amount of total & aggregate remuneration awarded by the Company to its staff which has been attributed to the Fund in respect of the Company’s financial year ending December 31, 2021 were as follows:

 

             
iShares ETF   Total
Remuneration
     Fixed
Remuneration
     Variable
Remuneration
     No. of
Beneficiaries
     Senior Management
Remuneration
     Risk Taker    
Remuneration    
 

Core MSCI EAFE

    $9,276,770        $4,337,497        $4,939,273        661        $1,135,495        $117,352      

Disclosures Under the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (applicable to iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF only)

The Fund is registered under the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive to be marketed to European Union (“EU”) investors, as noted above. As a result, certain disclosures are required under the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (“SFDR”).

The Fund has not been categorized under the SFDR as an “Article 8” or “Article 9” product. In addition, the Fund’s investments do not take into account the criteria for environmentally sustainable economic activities under the EU sustainable investment taxonomy regulation.

 

 

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Trustee and Officer Information (unaudited)

 

The Board of Trustees has responsibility for the overall management and operations of the Funds, including general supervision of the duties performed by BFA and other service providers. Each Trustee serves until he or she resigns, is removed, dies, retires or becomes incapacitated. Each officer shall hold office until his or her successor is elected and qualifies or until his or her death, resignation or removal. Trustees who are not “interested persons” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust are referred to as independent trustees (“Independent Trustees”).

The registered investment companies advised by BFA or its affiliates (the “BlackRock-advised Funds”) are organized into one complex of open-end equity, multi-asset, index and money market funds and ETFs (the “BlackRock Multi-Asset Complex”), one complex of closed-end funds and open-end non-index fixed-income funds (including ETFs) (the “BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex”) and one complex of ETFs (“Exchange-Traded Fund Complex”) (each, a “BlackRock Fund Complex”). Each Fund is included in the Exchange-Traded Fund Complex. Each Trustee also serves as a Director of iShares, Inc. and a Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust and, as a result, oversees all of the funds within the Exchange-Traded Fund Complex, which consists of 384 funds as of July 31, 2022. With the exception of Robert S. Kapito, Salim Ramji and Charles Park, the address of each Trustee and officer is c/o BlackRock, Inc., 400 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94105. The address of Mr. Kapito, Mr. Ramji and Mr. Park is c/o BlackRock, Inc., Park Avenue Plaza, 55 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10055. The Board has designated John E. Kerrigan as its Independent Board Chair. Additional information about the Funds’ Trustees and officers may be found in the Funds’ combined Statement of Additional Information, which is available without charge, upon request, by calling toll-free 1-800-iShares (1-800-474-2737).

 

Interested Trustees
       
 Name (Age)    Position(s)   

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

   Other Directorships Held by Trustee

Robert S.

Kapito(a) (65)

  

Trustee

(since 2009).

   President, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2006); Vice Chairman of BlackRock, Inc. and Head of BlackRock’s Portfolio Management Group (since its formation in 1998) and BlackRock, Inc.’s predecessor entities (since 1988); Trustee, University of Pennsylvania (since 2009); President of Board of Directors, Hope & Heroes Children’s Cancer Fund (since 2002).    Director of BlackRock, Inc. (since 2006); Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2009); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011).
Salim Ramji(b)
(52)
  

Trustee

(since 2019).

   Senior Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2014); Global Head of BlackRock’s ETF and Index Investments Business (since 2019); Head of BlackRock’s U.S. Wealth Advisory Business (2015-2019); Global Head of Corporate Strategy, BlackRock, Inc. (2014-2015); Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company (2010-2014).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2019); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2019).

(a)  Robert S. Kapito is deemed to be an “interested person” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust due to his affiliations with BlackRock, Inc. and its   affiliates.

(b)  Salim Ramji is deemed to be an “interested person” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust due to his affiliations with BlackRock, Inc. and its affiliates.

Independent Trustees
       
 Name (Age)    Position(s)   

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

   Other Directorships Held by Trustee

John E.

Kerrigan (67)

  

Trustee (since 2005); Independent Board Chair

(since 2022).

   Chief Investment Officer, Santa Clara University (since 2002).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2005); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011); Independent Board Chair of iShares, Inc. and iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2022).

Jane D.

Carlin (66)

  

Trustee (since 2015); Risk Committee Chair

(since 2016).

   Consultant (since 2012); Member of the Audit Committee (2012-2018), Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee (2017-2018) and Director of PHH Corporation (mortgage solutions) (2012-2018); Managing Director and Global Head of Financial Holding Company Governance & Assurance and the Global Head of Operational Risk Management of Morgan Stanley (2006-2012).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2015); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2015); Member of the Audit Committee (since 2016), Chair of the Audit Committee (since 2020) and Director of The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (since 2016).

Richard L.

Fagnani (67)

  

Trustee (since 2017); Audit Committee Chair

(since 2019).

   Partner, KPMG LLP (2002-2016).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2017); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2017).

 

 

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Trustee and Officer Information (unaudited) (continued)

 

Independent Trustees (continued)
       
 Name (Age)    Position(s)   

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

   Other Directorships Held by Trustee

Cecilia H.

Herbert (73)

  

Trustee (since 2005); Nominating and Governance and Equity Plus Committee Chairs

(since 2022).

   Chair of the Finance Committee (since 2019) and Trustee and Member of the Finance, Audit and Quality Committees of Stanford Health Care (since 2016); Trustee of WNET, New York’s public media company (since 2011) and Member of the Audit Committee (since 2018) and Investment Committee (since 2011); Chair (1994-2005) and Member (since 1992) of the Investment Committee, Archdiocese of San Francisco; Trustee of Forward Funds (14 portfolios) (2009-2018); Trustee of Salient MF Trust (4 portfolios) (2015-2018); Director (1998-2013) and President (2007-2011) of the Board of Directors, Catholic Charities CYO; Trustee (2002-2011) and Chair of the Finance and Investment Committee (2006-2010) of the Thacher School; Director of the Senior Center of Jackson Hole (since 2020).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2005); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011); Trustee of Thrivent Church Loan and Income Fund (since 2019).

Drew E.

Lawton (63)

  

Trustee (since 2017); 15(c) Committee Chair

(since 2017).

   Senior Managing Director of New York Life Insurance Company (2010-2015).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2017); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2017).

John E.

Martinez (61)

  

Trustee (since 2003); Securities Lending Committee Chair

(since 2019).

   Director of Real Estate Equity Exchange, Inc. (since 2005); Director of Cloudera Foundation (2017-2020); and Director of Reading Partners (2012-2016).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2003); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011).

Madhav V.

Rajan (57)

  

Trustee (since 2011); Fixed Income Plus Committee Chair

(since 2019).

   Dean, and George Pratt Shultz Professor of Accounting, University of Chicago Booth School of Business (since 2017); Advisory Board Member (since 2016) and Director (since 2020) of C.M. Capital Corporation; Chair of the Board for the Center for Research in Security Prices, LLC (since 2020); Robert K. Jaedicke Professor of Accounting, Stanford University Graduate School of Business (2001-2017); Professor of Law (by courtesy), Stanford Law School (2005-2017); Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Head of MBA Program, Stanford University Graduate School of Business (2010-2016).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2011); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011).
          Officers     
     
 Name (Age)    Position(s)   

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

Armando

Senra (51)

   President (since 2019).    Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2007); Head of U.S., Canada and Latam iShares, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2019); Head of Latin America Region, BlackRock, Inc. (2006-2019); Managing Director, Bank of America Merrill Lynch (1994-2006).

Trent

Walker (48)

   Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (since 2020).    Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since September 2019); Chief Financial Officer of iShares Delaware Trust Sponsor LLC, BlackRock Funds, BlackRock Funds II, BlackRock Funds IV, BlackRock Funds V and BlackRock Funds VI (since 2021); Executive Vice President of PIMCO (2016-2019); Senior Vice President of PIMCO (2008-2015); Treasurer (2013-2019) and Assistant Treasurer (2007-2017) of PIMCO Funds, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, PIMCO ETF Trust, PIMCO Equity Series, PIMCO Equity Series VIT, PIMCO Managed Accounts Trust, 2 PIMCO-sponsored interval funds and 21 PIMCO-sponsored closed-end funds.

Charles

Park (54)

   Chief Compliance Officer (since 2006).    Chief Compliance Officer of BlackRock Advisors, LLC and the BlackRock-advised Funds in the BlackRock Multi-Asset Complex and the BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex (since 2014); Chief Compliance Officer of BFA (since 2006).

Marisa

Rolland (41)

   Secretary (since 2022).    Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2018); Vice President, BlackRock, Inc. (2010-2017).

Rachel

Aguirre (40)

   Executive Vice President (since 2022).    Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2018); Director, BlackRock, Inc. (2009-2018); Head of U.S. iShares Product (since 2022); Head of EII U.S. Product Engineering (since 2021); Co-Head of EII’s Americas Portfolio Engineering (2020-2021); Head of Developed Markets Portfolio Engineering (2016-2019).

Jennifer

Hsui (46)

   Executive Vice President (since 2022).    Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2009); Co-Head of Index Equity (since 2022).

James

Mauro (51)

   Executive Vice President (since 2022).    Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2010); Head of Fixed Income Index Investments in the Americas and Head of San Francisco Core Portfolio Management (since 2020).

 

 

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Trustee and Officer Information (unaudited) (continued)

 

Effective March 18, 2022, Rachel Aguirre, Jennifer Hsui, and James Mauro have replaced Scott Radell, Alan Mason, and Marybeth Leithead as Executive Vice Presidents.

Effective June 15, 2022, Marisa Rolland replaced Deepa Damre Smith as Secretary.

 

 

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General Information

 

Electronic Delivery

Shareholders can sign up for e-mail notifications announcing that the shareholder report or prospectus has been posted on the iShares website at iShares.com. Once you have enrolled, you will no longer receive prospectuses and shareholder reports in the mail.

To enroll in electronic delivery:

 

   

Go to icsdelivery.com.

   

If your brokerage firm is not listed, electronic delivery may not be available. Please contact your broker-dealer or financial advisor.

Householding

Householding is an option available to certain fund investors. Householding is a method of delivery, based on the preference of the individual investor, in which a single copy of certain shareholder documents and Rule 30e-3 notices can be delivered to investors who share the same address, even if their accounts are registered under different names. Please contact your broker-dealer if you are interested in enrolling in householding and receiving a single copy of prospectuses and other shareholder documents, or if you are currently enrolled in householding and wish to change your householding status.

Availability of Quarterly Schedule of Investments

The Funds file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to their reports on Form N-PORT. The Funds’ Forms N-PORT are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. Additionally, each Fund makes its portfolio holdings for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year available at iShares.com/fundreports.

Availability of Proxy Voting Policies and Proxy Voting Records

A description of the policies and procedures that the iShares Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and information about how the iShares Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent twelve-month period ending June 30 is available without charge, upon request (1) by calling toll-free 1-800-474-2737; (2) on the iShares website at iShares.com; and (3) on the SEC website at sec.gov.

A description of the Trust’s policies and procedures with respect to the disclosure of the Fund’s portfolio securities is available in the Fund Prospectus. The Fund discloses its portfolio holdings daily and provides information regarding its top holdings in Fund fact sheets at iShares.com.

 

 

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Glossary of Terms Used in this Report

 

Portfolio Abbreviations
ADR    American Depositary Receipt
CPO    Certificates of Participation (Ordinary)
GDR    Global Depositary Receipt
NVDR    Non-Voting Depositary Receipt
NVS    Non-Voting Shares
PJSC    Public Joint Stock Company
REIT    Real Estate Investment Trust
SDR    Swedish Depositary Receipt

    

 

 

 

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The iShares Funds are distributed by BlackRock Investments, LLC (together with its affiliates, “BlackRock”).

The iShares Funds are not sponsored, endorsed, issued, sold or promoted by MSCI Inc., nor does this company make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in the iShares Funds. BlackRock is not affiliated with the company listed above.

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  JULY 31, 2022

 

   2022 Annual Report

 

iShares Trust

 

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iShares MSCI Intl Momentum Factor ETF | IMTM | NYSE Arca

 

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iShares MSCI Intl Quality Factor ETF | IQLT | NYSE Arca

 

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iShares MSCI Intl Size Factor ETF | ISZE | NYSE Arca

 

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iShares MSCI Intl Value Factor ETF | IVLU | NYSE Arca


The Markets in Review

Dear Shareholder,

The 12-month reporting period as of July 31, 2022 saw the emergence of significant challenges that disrupted the economic recovery and strong financial markets. The U.S. economy shrank in the first half of 2022, ending the run of robust growth that followed the reopening of global economies and the development of COVID-19 vaccines. Changes in consumer spending patterns and a tight labor market led to elevated inflation, which reached a 40-year high. Moreover, while the foremost effect of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been a severe humanitarian crisis, the ongoing war continued to present challenges for both investors and policymakers.

Equity prices fell as interest rates rose, particularly weighing on relatively high-valuation growth stocks and economically sensitive small-capitalization stocks. While both large- and small-capitalization U.S. stocks fell, declines for small-capitalization U.S. stocks were steeper. Both emerging market stocks and international equities from developed markets fell significantly, pressured by rising interest rates and a strengthening U.S. dollar.

The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield (which is inversely related to bond prices) rose notably during the reporting period as investors reacted to higher inflation and attempted to anticipate its impact on future interest rate changes. The corporate bond market also faced inflationary headwinds, and increasing uncertainty led to higher corporate bond spreads (the difference in yield between U.S. Treasuries and similarly-dated corporate bonds).

The U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”), acknowledging that inflation is growing faster than expected, raised interest rates four times while indicating that additional rate hikes were likely. Furthermore, the Fed wound down its bond-buying programs and began to reduce its balance sheet. Continued high inflation and the Fed’s statements led many analysts to anticipate that interest rates have room to rise before peaking, although investors’ inflation expectations began to decline near the end of the period.

The horrific war in Ukraine has significantly clouded the outlook for the global economy, leading to major volatility in energy and metals markets. Sanctions on Russia, Europe’s top energy supplier, and general wartime disruption have magnified supply problems for key commodities. We believe elevated energy prices will continue to exacerbate inflationary pressure while also constraining economic growth. Combating inflation without stifling a recovery, while buffering against ongoing supply and price shocks, will be an especially challenging environment for setting effective monetary policy. Despite the likelihood of more rate increases on the horizon, we believe the Fed will ultimately err on the side of protecting employment, even at the expense of higher inflation. In the meantime, however, we believe that we are likely to see a period of slowing growth paired with relatively high inflation.

In this environment, while we favor an overweight to equities in the long-term, the market’s concerns over excessive rate hikes from central banks moderate our outlook. Furthermore, the energy shock and a deteriorating economic backdrop in China and Europe are likely to challenge corporate earnings, so we are underweight equities overall in the near-term. We take the opposite view on credit, where higher spreads provide near-term opportunities, while the likelihood of higher inflation leads us to take an underweight stance on credit in the long-term. We believe that investment-grade corporates, U.K. gilts, local-currency emerging market debt, and inflation-protected bonds (particularly in Europe) offer strong opportunities for a six- to twelve-month horizon.

Overall, our view is that investors need to think globally, extend their scope across a broad array of asset classes, and be nimble as market conditions change. We encourage you to talk with your financial advisor and visit iShares.com for further insight about investing in today’s markets.

Sincerely,

 

LOGO

Rob Kapito

President, BlackRock, Inc.

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Rob Kapito

President, BlackRock, Inc.

 

Total Returns as of July 31, 2022

 

     
  6-Month   12-Month 
   

U.S. large cap equities
(S&P 500® Index)

  (7.81 )%     (4.64 )% 
   

U.S. small cap equities
(Russell 2000® Index)

  (6.42 )   (14.29 )
   

International equities
(MSCI Europe, Australasia,
Far East Index)

  (11.27 )   (14.32 )
   

Emerging market equities
(MSCI Emerging Markets Index)

  (16.24 )   (20.09 )
   

3-month Treasury bills
(ICE BofA 3-Month
U.S. Treasury Bill Index)

  0.21   0.22
   

U.S. Treasury securities
(ICE BofA 10-Year
U.S. Treasury Index)

  (6.38 )   (10.00 )
   

U.S. investment grade bonds
(Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index)

  (6.14 )   (9.12 )
   

Tax-exempt municipal bonds
(Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index)

  (3.95 )   (6.93 )
   

U.S. high yield bonds
(Bloomberg U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index)

  (6.58 )   (8.03 )
Past performance is not an indication of future results. Index performance is shown for illustrative purposes only. You cannot invest directly in an index.

 

 

 

 

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The Markets in Review

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Market Overview

     4  

Fund Summary

     5  

About Fund Performance

     13  

Disclosure of Expenses

     13  

Schedules of Investments

     14  

Financial Statements:

  

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

     40  

Statements of Operations

     41  

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     42  

Financial Highlights

     44  

Notes to Financial Statements

     48  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     57  

Important Tax Information

     58  

Board Review and Approval of Investment Advisory Contract

     59  

Supplemental Information

     63  

Trustee and Officer Information

     64  

General Information

     67  

Glossary of Terms Used in this Report

     68  

 

 

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Market Overview

 

iShares Trust

Global Market Overview

Global equity markets declined during the 12 months ended July 31, 2022 (“reporting period”). The MSCI ACWI, a broad global equity index that includes both developed and emerging markets, returned -10.48% in U.S. dollar terms for the reporting period.

For the first five months of the reporting period, economic recovery supported stocks in most regions of the world. The global economy continued to rebound from the impact of restrictions imposed at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, as mitigation and adaptation allowed most economic activity to continue. However, substantial challenges emerged at the beginning of 2022, which negatively affected stock prices. Inflation rose significantly in many countries, reducing consumers’ purchasing power and leading many central banks to tighten monetary policy. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine presented a further challenge to the global economy, disrupting important commodities markets.

The U.S. economy grew briskly over the final half of 2021, powered primarily by consumer spending. Record-high personal savings rates allowed consumers to spend at an elevated level, releasing pent-up demand for goods and services. Growth subsequently stalled in the first half of 2022, and the economy contracted amid lower inventories and faltering business investment. Despite the economic downturn, unemployment declined substantially, falling to 3.5% in July 2022 — identical to the pre-pandemic rate in February 2020. Although high inflation negatively impacted consumer sentiment, which declined significantly, consumer spending continued to increase.

Rising inflation led to a shift in policy from the U.S. Federal Reserve (“the Fed”). As the reporting period began, the Fed was using accommodative monetary policy to stimulate the economy. Short-term interest rates were kept at near-zero levels, and the Fed used bond-buying programs to stabilize debt markets. However, rising prices led the Fed to tighten monetary policy during the reporting period in an attempt to prevent runaway inflation. The Fed slowed and then ended its bond-buying activities, finally reversing course as it began to reduce its balance sheet in June 2022. In March 2022, the Fed began to raise short-term interest rates, followed by three more increases for a total increase of 225 basis points, the most rapid rise in decades. Interest rates rose significantly in response, leading to higher borrowing costs for businesses.

Stocks declined in Europe and economic growth stalled, with the Eurozone economy slowing substantially beginning in the fourth quarter of 2021. Significantly higher inflation and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine negatively impacted equities. Russia is an important trading partner with many European countries, and new sanctions imposed limits on certain types of trade with Russia. Investors became concerned that the sharp rise in energy prices during the reporting period would constrain economic growth, as Europe relies on imported energy for much of its industrial and heating needs. The European Central Bank (“ECB”) responded to elevated inflation by raising interest rates in July 2022, the first such increase in over a decade.

Despite relatively low inflation by global standards, Asia-Pacific stocks declined significantly. Chinese stocks faced significant headwinds amid regulatory interventions by the Chinese government and strict lockdowns following COVID-19 outbreaks. Japanese stocks also declined amid an economic contraction in the first quarter of 2022 and a sharp decline in the Japanese yen relative to the U.S. dollar. Emerging market stocks declined substantially, as higher interest rates and a strengthening U.S. dollar raised the cost of borrowing in many emerging economies.

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022    iShares® MSCI Intl Momentum Factor ETF

 

Investment Objective

The iShares MSCI Intl Momentum Factor ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the investment results of an index that measures the performance of international developed large- and mid-capitalization stocks exhibiting relatively higher momentum characteristics, as represented by the MSCI World ex USA Momentum Index (the “Index”). The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index.

Performance

 

      Average Annual Total Returns               Cumulative Total Returns    
     1 Year      5 Years      Since
Inception
           1 Year      5 Years      Since
Inception
 

Fund NAV

    (16.09 )%       4.10      5.07       (16.09 )%       22.24      45.22

Fund Market

    (16.21      4.01        5.07         (16.21      21.73        45.24  

Index

    (16.18      4.19        5.26               (16.18      22.81        47.24  

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT

(SINCE INCEPTION AT NET ASSET VALUE)

 

LOGO

The inception date of the Fund was January 13, 2015. The first day of secondary market trading was January 15, 2015.

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. See “About Fund Performance” for more information.

Expense Example

 

    Actual     Hypothetical 5% Return  
 

 

 

     

 

 

      
     

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)

 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)

 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a) 
           

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period

 
(a) 
      

Annualized
Expense
Ratio


 
      $        1,000.00          $        872.10          $        1.39               $        1,000.00          $        1,023.30          $        1.51          0.30

 

  (a)

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). Other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, may be paid which are not reflected in the tables and examples above. See “Disclosure of Expenses” for more information.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022    (continued)    iShares® MSCI Intl Momentum Factor ETF

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

International developed stocks with relatively higher momentum characteristics declined during the reporting period amid soaring inflation, rising interest rates, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Stocks in Japan detracted the most from the Index’s performance, due in part to the weakness of the Japanese yen, which declined to a 24-year low against the U.S. dollar in July 2022. The Japanese information technology sector detracted as higher U.S. Treasury yields, rising commodities prices, and concerns over China’s coronavirus-related lockdowns drove declines for electronic equipment and instruments makers. Japanese professional services companies were similarly affected by the pessimistic economic news and declining investor sentiment, further detracting from the Index’s performance.

Equities in France also detracted significantly from the Index’s return, led by the consumer discretionary sector. The imposition of new lockdowns in major Chinese cities affected retail operations of French apparel accessories and luxury goods companies. The French industrials sector also declined, as supply-chain blockages led airplane manufacturers to decrease production in the aerospace and defense industry.

Swiss stocks further detracted from the Index’s performance. Swiss healthcare companies declined, as a failed drug trial for a promising lung cancer treatment weighed on the pharmaceuticals industry. The industrials sector declined amid recession fears and a resurgence of COVID-19 cases in China, which pressured machinery manufacturers.

Stocks in Sweden and the Netherlands were notable detractors. The decline in global markets lowered the valuations of Swedish venture capital firms’ portfolios, weighing on the diversified financial services industry. In the Netherlands, the information technology sector detracted, driven by the semiconductor equipment industry. A leading Dutch supplier of semiconductor manufacturing technology faced worsening supply-chain constraints as it attempted to meet demand in the midst of a global semiconductor shortage.

In terms of relative performance, the Index underperformed the broader market, as represented by the MSCI World ex USA Index. The momentum factor led to outperformance early in the reporting period due to favorable industry allocations, particularly an overweight in the semiconductors industry. However, stock selection in the healthcare, industrials, and financials sectors led to underperformance from December 2021 through May 2022. The most recent rebalance, in the spring of 2022, led to overweight positions in the energy and healthcare sectors and underweight positions in the consumer discretionary, information technology, and industrials sectors. The Index underperformed the broader market for the remainder of the reporting period.

Portfolio Information

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION

 

   

Sector

   
Percent of
Total Investments

(a) 

Health Care

    18.9

Financials

    16.9  

Energy

    13.9  

Consumer Staples

    12.2  

Industrials

    10.4  

Materials

    9.0  

Consumer Discretionary

    5.4  

Communication Services

    5.3  

Utilities

    4.4  

Information Technology

    2.7  

Real Estate

    0.9  

GEOGRAPHIC ALLOCATION

 

   

Country/Geographic Region

   
Percent of
Total Investments

(a) 

United Kingdom

    18.9

Canada

    16.1  

Japan

    16.0  

Switzerland

    13.4  

Australia

    8.5  

France

    8.2  

Denmark

    5.0  

Germany

    3.1  

Norway

    1.6  

Singapore

    1.4  
 

 

  (a)

Excludes money market funds.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022    iShares® MSCI Intl Quality Factor ETF

 

Investment Objective

The iShares MSCI Intl Quality Factor ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the investment results of an index that measures the performance of international developed large-and mid-capitalization stocks exhibiting relatively higher quality characteristics as identified through three fundamental variables: return on equity, earnings variability and debt-to-equity, as represented by the MSCI World ex USA Sector Neutral Quality Index (the “Index”). The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index.

Performance

 

      Average Annual Total Returns               Cumulative Total Returns    
     1 Year      5 Years      Since
Inception
           1 Year      5 Years      Since
Inception
 

Fund NAV

    (13.78 )%       5.62      5.96       (13.78 )%       31.47      54.77

Fund Market

    (13.65      5.61        6.00         (13.65      31.36        55.28  

Index

    (14.14      5.61        6.06               (14.14      31.39        55.89  

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT

(SINCE INCEPTION AT NET ASSET VALUE)

 

LOGO

The inception date of the Fund was January 13, 2015. The first day of secondary market trading was January 15, 2015.

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. See “About Fund Performance” for more information.

Expense Example

 

   

Actual

   

Hypothetical 5% Return

 
 

 

 

     

 

 

      
     

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)


 
      

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)


 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a) 
           

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)


 
      

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)


 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period


(a) 
      

Annualized
Expense
Ratio


 
      $        1,000.00          $        896.90          $        1.41               $        1,000.00          $        1,023.30          $        1.51          0.30

 

  (a)

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). Other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, may be paid which are not reflected in the tables and examples above. See “Disclosure of Expenses” for more information.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022    (continued)    iShares® MSCI Intl Quality Factor ETF

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

Stocks featuring high quality characteristics from international developed markets declined for the reporting period. Rising global inflation, interest rate increases from many central banks, the war between Russia and Ukraine, and China’s strict lockdown policies to control the spread of COVID-19 slowed global economic growth and drove down equity prices. In particular, central bank interest rate increases negatively impacted stocks with high quality characteristics, which usually exhibit a growth-oriented bias. Value stocks outperformed growth stocks for the reporting period.

Stocks in Switzerland detracted from the Index’s performance. Pharmaceutical companies in the healthcare sector experienced disruptions in clinical trials due to the war between Russia and Ukraine, as a significant number of patients in the trials come from those two countries. In the industrials sector, production slowed during the reporting period. Rising production costs and weakening demand raised the likelihood of limited production for the remainder of 2022.

Stocks in the U.K also detracted from the Index’s performance, driven by the financials sector. Interest rate increases weighed on the insurance industry, as did a court ruling that forced coverage of business clients’ financial losses incurred during the coronavirus pandemic. In addition, amid the turmoil in global equity markets, the asset management industry’s revenue base decreased as investors late in the reporting period withdrew assets from U.K. mutual funds at the fastest pace since 2018.

Stocks in Japan, the Netherlands, and Germany also detracted from the Index’s performance. In Japan, industrial output declined throughout the first half of 2022 amid weak demand for the country’s exports, partially tied to tariffs the U.S. and China placed on one another. In the Netherlands, ongoing supply-chain difficulties tied to pandemic-related disruptions left makers of semiconductor equipment short of necessary production materials. In Germany, the industrials sector encountered declining production during the reporting period.

In terms of relative performance, the Index marginally underperformed the broader global market, as measured by the MSCI World ex USA Index. The Index trailed the broader market primarily due to its positioning within the financials sector, namely the banks and capital markets industries. Positioning with the energy sector also detracted from relative returns. On the upside, an underweight position in German stocks contributed to relative performance, as Germany’s stock market declined 19% between an all-time high in early January 2022 and the end of the reporting period. An overweight position in Denmark also contributed to relative performance.

Portfolio Information

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION

 

   

Sector

   
Percent of
Total Investments

(a) 

Financials

    19.4

Industrials

    14.9  

Health Care

    11.8  

Consumer Discretionary

    10.8  

Consumer Staples

    10.3  

Information Technology

    8.0  

Materials

    7.5  

Energy

    6.8  

Communication Services

    4.5  

Utilities

    3.4  

Real Estate

    2.6  

GEOGRAPHIC ALLOCATION

 

   

Country/Geographic Region

   
Percent of
Total Investments

(a) 

United Kingdom

    14.2

Switzerland

    13.3  

Japan

    12.9  

France

    9.8  

Australia

    7.5  

Canada

    6.5  

Denmark

    6.0  

Netherlands

    5.9  

Hong Kong

    5.6  

Germany

    4.0  
 

 

  (a)

Excludes money market funds.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022    iShares® MSCI Intl Size Factor ETF

 

Investment Objective

The iShares MSCI Intl Size Factor ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of international developed large- and mid-capitalization stocks with relatively smaller average market capitalization, as represented by the MSCI World ex USA Low Size Index (the “Index”). The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index.

Performance

 

    Average Annual Total Returns               Cumulative Total Returns    
     1 Year      5 Years      Since
Inception
           1 Year      5 Years      Since
Inception
 

Fund NAV

    (14.94 )%       1.99      3.33       (14.94 )%       10.37      26.26

Fund Market

    (15.13      1.85        3.26         (15.13      9.62        25.66  

Index

    (15.13      1.92        3.32               (15.13      9.98        26.18  

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT

(SINCE INCEPTION AT NET ASSET VALUE)

 

LOGO

The inception date of the Fund was June 16, 2015. The first day of secondary market trading was June 18, 2015.

Index performance through December 2, 2018 reflects the performance of the MSCI World ex USA Risk Weighted Index. Index performance beginning on December 3, 2018 reflects the performance of the MSCI World ex USA Low Size Index.

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. See “About Fund Performance” for more information.

Expense Example

 

    Actual     Hypothetical 5% Return           
 

 

 

     

 

 

      
     

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a) 
           

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a) 
      

Annualized
Expense
Ratio
 
 
 
      $        1,000.00          $        892.50          $        1.41               $        1,000.00          $        1,023.30          $        1.51          0.30

 

  (a)

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). Other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, may be paid which are not reflected in the tables and examples above. See “Disclosure of Expenses” for more information.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022    (continued)    iShares® MSCI Intl Size Factor ETF

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

International developed market stocks with smaller-than-average capitalization declined for the reporting period. Rising global inflation, interest rate increases from many central banks, the war between Russia and Ukraine, and China’s strict lockdown policies to control the spread of COVID-19 slowed global economic growth and drove down equity prices. In that environment, smaller-capitalization stocks, which tend to be more exposed to economic cycles, trailed their large-capitalization counterparts.

Stocks in Japan, which represented approximately 29% of the Index on average, detracted the most from the Index’s performance. The Japanese yen weakened relative to the U.S. dollar, increasing costs for imported raw materials as the country’s exports continued a long-term downward trend. Within Japan, the industrials sector drove the decline as China’s latest round of coronavirus-related lockdowns disrupted production for Japanese industrial manufacturers while inflation raised prices for key raw materials. Similarly, in the consumer discretionary sector, supply constraints weighed on the retail industry, as did declining disposable incomes, tied to rising inflation.

Stocks in Germany, Sweden, and France also detracted from the Index’s performance. Concerns about recession increased across the E.U. in the first half of 2022, pushing the value of the euro to a 20-year low relative to the U.S. dollar. Interest rate increases by the Fed and the ECB heightened those concerns, as did surging natural gas costs. After invading Ukraine, Russia responded to global sanctions on its economy by drastically reducing gas shipments to the E.U., which normally relies on Russia for 40% of its gas needs, raising natural gas prices. Stocks in the U.K. also detracted from the Index’s performance. The homebuilding declined as an uncertain business outlook and weakening consumer demand halted growth in construction.

Due to its tilt toward smaller-than-average capitalization stocks, the Index underperformed the broader market, as measured by the MSCI World ex USA Index, on a relative performance basis. The size factor inherent in the Index historically tends to be sensitive to broader market cycles, outperforming as broader markets advance and underperforming as markets decline. Underweight positions in the pharmaceuticals, banking, and oil, gas, and consumable fuels industries also detracted from relative performance, while a small underweight in metals and mining contributed to relative performance.

Portfolio Information

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION

 

   

Sector

   
Percent of
Total Investments

(a) 

Industrials

    19.7

Financials

    15.0  

Consumer Discretionary

    11.2  

Information Technology

    8.4  

Consumer Staples

    8.4  

Materials

    8.2  

Health Care

    7.3  

Real Estate

    6.8  

Communication Services

    6.4  

Utilities

    5.2  

Energy

    3.4  

GEOGRAPHIC ALLOCATION

 

   

Country/Geographic Region

   
Percent of
Total Investments

(a) 

Japan

    27.9

Canada

    9.9  

United Kingdom

    9.3  

France

    7.0  

Australia

    6.8  

Germany

    6.0  

Switzerland

    4.6  

Sweden

    4.6  

Hong Kong

    3.9  

Netherlands

    3.1  
 

 

  (a)

Excludes money market funds.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022    iShares® MSCI Intl Value Factor ETF

 

Investment Objective

The iShares MSCI Intl Value Factor ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of international developed large- and mid-capitalization stocks with value characteristics and relatively lower valuations, as represented by the MSCI World ex USA Enhanced Value Index (the “Index”). The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index.

Performance

 

    Average Annual Total Returns           Cumulative Total Returns    
     1 Year      5 Years      Since
Inception
           1 Year      5 Years      Since
Inception
 

Fund NAV

    (8.02 )%       1.27      1.72       (8.02 )%       6.52      12.90

Fund Market

    (7.85      1.16        1.73         (7.85      5.94        13.00  

Index

    (8.35      1.24        1.72               (8.35      6.38        12.88  

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT

(SINCE INCEPTION AT NET ASSET VALUE)

 

LOGO

The inception date of the Fund was June 16, 2015. The first day of secondary market trading was June 18, 2015.

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. See “About Fund Performance” for more information.

Expense Example

 

    Actual     Hypothetical 5% Return           
 

 

 

     

 

 

      
     

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a) 
           

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a) 
      

Annualized
Expense
Ratio
 
 
 
      $        1,000.00          $        884.90          $        1.40               $        1,000.00          $        1,023.30          $        1.51          0.30

 

  (a)

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). Other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, may be paid which are not reflected in the tables and examples above. See “Disclosure of Expenses” for more information.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022    (continued)    iShares® MSCI Intl Value Factor ETF

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

International developed market stocks declined during the reporting period; however, international DM equities with value exposure outperformed broad international developed markets on a relative basis. Rising global inflation, interest rate increases from many central banks, the war between Russia and Ukraine, and China’s strict policies aimed at controlling the spread of COVID-19 all contributed to widespread equity declines in international developed markets.

Japanese stocks detracted the most from the Index’s performance, driven by the information technology sector. Technology hardware and equipment companies declined as global shipments of personal computers decreased in the first half of 2022. Moreover, analysts concluded that many companies planned to decrease their technology hardware budgets, reducing demand expectations for hardware components. Manufacturing shutdowns and other impacts of pandemic-related lockdowns in China also weighed on the industry. The consumer discretionary sector also detracted as large automobiles manufacturers reduced vehicle production due to similar supply shortages and logistics problems.

German stocks also detracted significantly from the Index’s performance. In the consumer discretionary sector, automakers encountered supply disruptions. Sales of cars manufactured in Germany declined to a 30-year low in 2021, and the weak sales extended into the first half of 2022, as monthly sales at the end of the reporting period declined 13 – 18% from the same periods in the prior year.

French stocks also detracted from the Index’s return. The French financials sector drove the decline as large banks reconsidered their exposure to Russia in the wake of its Ukraine invasion, with some ultimately choosing to leave Russia altogether. France’s inflation reached a record high late in the reporting period, heightening recession fears across the E.U.

On the upside, stocks in the U.K. contributed to the Index’s return. Oil, gas, and consumable fuels companies within the energy sector benefited from surging oil and gas prices. The consumer staples sector also contributed as demand for tobacco products persisted despite rising inflation.

The Index outperformed the broader market as measured by the MSCI World ex USA Index. Value stocks, which generally have modest long-term growth expectations and relatively predictable cash flows, generally perform well relative to the broader market amid high or rising inflation. Stock selection in the IT services industry and an underweight position in the textile, apparel, and luxury goods industry contributed to relative performance, whereas an overweight in automobiles detracted from relative performance. From a country perspective, an underweight position in the Netherlands contributed to relative performance, while an overweight position in Italy detracted.

Portfolio Information

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION

 

   

Sector

   
Percent of
Total Investments

(a) 

Financials

    19.7

Industrials

    14.8  

Health Care

    11.5  

Consumer Discretionary

    10.5  

Consumer Staples

    9.9  

Information Technology

    8.1  

Materials

    7.9  

Energy

    6.5  

Communication Services

    4.7  

Utilities

    3.6  

Real Estate

    2.8  

GEOGRAPHIC ALLOCATION

 

   

Country/Geographic Region

   
Percent of
Total Investments

(a) 

Japan

    34.3

United Kingdom

    16.5  

France

    10.8  

Germany

    8.3  

Switzerland

    5.7  

Australia

    4.6  

Italy

    3.2  

Canada

    3.1  

Hong Kong

    2.6  

Spain

    2.3  
 

 

  (a) 

Excludes money market funds.

 

 

 

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About Fund Performance

 

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Financial markets have experienced extreme volatility and trading in many instruments has been disrupted. These circumstances may continue for an extended period of time and may continue to affect adversely the value and liquidity of each Fund’s investments. As a result, current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at iShares.com. Performance results assume reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. The investment return and principal value of shares will vary with changes in market conditions. Shares may be worth more or less than their original cost when they are redeemed or sold in the market. Performance for certain funds may reflect a waiver of a portion of investment advisory fees. Without such a waiver, performance would have been lower.

Net asset value or “NAV” is the value of one share of a fund as calculated in accordance with the standard formula for valuing mutual fund shares. Beginning August 10, 2020, the price used to calculate market return (“Market Price”) is the closing price. Prior to August 10, 2020, Market Price was determined using the midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest ask on the primary stock exchange on which shares of a fund are listed for trading, as of the time that such fund’s NAV is calculated. Since shares of a fund may not trade in the secondary market until after the fund’s inception, for the period from inception to the first day of secondary market trading in shares of the fund, the NAV of the fund is used as a proxy for the Market Price to calculate market returns. Market and NAV returns assume that dividends and capital gain distributions have been reinvested at Market Price and NAV, respectively.

An index is a statistical composite that tracks a specified financial market or sector. Unlike a fund, an index does not actually hold a portfolio of securities and therefore does not incur the expenses incurred by a fund. These expenses negatively impact fund performance. Also, market returns do not include brokerage commissions that may be payable on secondary market transactions. If brokerage commissions were included, market returns would be lower.

Disclosure of Expenses

Shareholders of each Fund may incur the following charges: (1) transactional expenses, including brokerage commissions on purchases and sales of fund shares and (2) ongoing expenses, including management fees and other fund expenses. The expense examples shown (which are based on a hypothetical investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held through the end of the period) are intended to assist shareholders both in calculating expenses based on an investment in each Fund and in comparing these expenses with similar costs of investing in other funds.

The expense examples provide information about actual account values and actual expenses. Annualized expense ratios reflect contractual and voluntary fee waivers, if any. In order to estimate the expenses a shareholder paid during the period covered by this report, shareholders can divide their account value by $1,000 and then multiply the result by the number under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During the Period.”

The expense examples also provide information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. In order to assist shareholders in comparing the ongoing expenses of investing in a Funds and other funds, compare the 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

The expenses shown in the expense examples are intended to highlight shareholders’ ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional expenses, such as brokerage commissions and other fees paid on purchases and sales of fund shares. Therefore, the hypothetical examples are useful in comparing ongoing expenses only and will not help shareholders determine the relative total expenses of owning different funds. If these transactional expenses were included, shareholder expenses would have been higher.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Intl Momentum Factor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Common Stocks

   
Australia — 8.5%            

Ampol Ltd.

    23,138     $ 548,174  

APA Group

    183,465       1,504,294  

ASX Ltd.

    19,294       1,199,214  

Aurizon Holdings Ltd.

    174,635       494,269  

BHP Group Ltd.

    515,098       14,095,840  

Coles Group Ltd.

    125,761       1,656,315  

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

    129,311       9,183,331  

Computershare Ltd.

    107,514       1,899,448  

Endeavour Group Ltd./Australia

    148,080       825,018  

Fortescue Metals Group Ltd.

    192,201       2,473,350  

Glencore PLC

    1,478,172       8,377,834  

Goodman Group

    173,457       2,538,554  

Lottery Corp. Ltd. (The)(a)(b)

    167,829       532,370  

Macquarie Group Ltd.

    34,456       4,409,795  

Mineral Resources Ltd.

    23,393       891,369  

National Australia Bank Ltd.

    331,678       7,163,087  

Orica Ltd.

    37,230       441,258  

Origin Energy Ltd.

    281,094       1,180,135  

QBE Insurance Group Ltd.

    124,963       1,010,416  

Ramsay Health Care Ltd.

    18,450       911,462  

Rio Tinto Ltd.

    31,569       2,187,244  

South32 Ltd.

    753,639       2,054,129  

Telstra Corp. Ltd.

    405,823       1,109,118  

WiseTech Global Ltd.

    10,166       360,025  

Woodside Energy Group Ltd.

    126,841       2,864,131  
   

 

 

 
          69,910,180  
Austria — 0.2%            

OMV AG

    9,120       388,420  

Verbund AG

    7,856       863,889  
   

 

 

 
      1,252,309  
Belgium — 0.3%            

D’ieteren Group

    2,980       489,096  

Elia Group SA/NV

    6,675       1,013,343  

UCB SA

    13,923       1,087,926  
   

 

 

 
      2,590,365  
Canada — 16.0%            

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.

    119,801       5,352,243  

AltaGas Ltd.

    29,820       664,374  

ARC Resources Ltd.

    123,749       1,735,607  

Bank of Montreal

    51,267       5,110,886  

Bank of Nova Scotia (The)

    71,627       4,363,455  

Barrick Gold Corp.

    172,116       2,712,351  

BCE Inc.

    7,665       387,275  

Brookfield Asset Management Inc., Class A

    68,791       3,413,362  

Cameco Corp.

    41,709       1,074,197  

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

    52,528       2,657,267  

Canadian National Railway Co.

    34,238       4,337,535  

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.

    197,462       10,903,548  

Cenovus Energy Inc.

    242,952       4,629,283  

Constellation Software Inc.

    1,115       1,896,741  

Dollarama Inc.

    41,404       2,509,363  

Emera Inc.

    24,435       1,158,447  

Empire Co. Ltd., Class A, NVS

    14,772       448,276  

Enbridge Inc.

    198,267       8,904,248  

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd.

    3,587       1,932,226  

First Quantum Minerals Ltd.

    51,743       945,520  

Fortis Inc.

    53,696       2,536,466  

George Weston Ltd.

    13,584       1,621,318  
Security   Shares     Value  
Canada (continued)            

Gildan Activewear Inc.

    9,269     $ 271,653  

Great-West Lifeco Inc.

    12,731       309,390  

Hydro One Ltd.(c)

    43,521       1,215,006  

Imperial Oil Ltd.

    39,685       1,901,893  

Intact Financial Corp.

    14,900       2,217,750  

Ivanhoe Mines Ltd., Class A(a)

    43,047       267,584  

Loblaw Companies Ltd.

    34,255       3,118,274  

Metro Inc.

    35,001       1,938,168  

Nutrien Ltd.

    113,272       9,696,518  

Pembina Pipeline Corp.

    56,852       2,170,547  

RioCan REIT

    12,065       193,617  

Rogers Communications Inc., Class B, NVS

    46,091       2,118,915  

Royal Bank of Canada

    102,970       10,040,088  

Shaw Communications Inc., Class B, NVS

    34,262       926,817  

Suncor Energy Inc.

    203,193       6,896,074  

Teck Resources Ltd., Class B

    76,473       2,248,415  

TELUS Corp.

    63,072       1,452,003  

Toromont Industries Ltd.

    7,112       598,984  

Toronto-Dominion Bank (The)

    137,065       8,903,258  

Tourmaline Oil Corp.

    64,416       4,035,841  

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.

    38,195       1,310,600  

WSP Global Inc.

    6,521       786,767  
   

 

 

 
          131,912,150  
Denmark — 5.0%            

AP Moller - Maersk A/S, Class A

    344       921,567  

AP Moller - Maersk A/S, Class B, NVS

    540       1,474,380  

Demant A/S(a)

    5,185       197,526  

Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B

    320,327       37,309,688  

Tryg A/S

    38,677       881,888  
   

 

 

 
      40,785,049  
Finland — 0.7%            

Elisa OYJ

    13,458       744,296  

Nokia OYJ

    389,060       2,026,450  

Nordea Bank Abp

    193,030       1,903,269  

Stora Enso OYJ, Class R

    65,023       1,005,625  
   

 

 

 
      5,679,640  
France — 8.2%            

Aeroports de Paris(a)

    2,733       377,624  

Air Liquide SA

    60,917       8,375,013  

Airbus SE

    31,198       3,363,821  

ArcelorMittal SA

    36,073       890,063  

AXA SA

    122,267       2,817,338  

Bureau Veritas SA

    19,799       546,068  

Capgemini SE

    12,918       2,463,938  

Carrefour SA

    84,489       1,439,865  

Cie. de Saint-Gobain

    26,251       1,224,079  

Dassault Aviation SA

    5,063       724,124  

EssilorLuxottica SA

    17,758       2,784,141  

Eurazeo SE

    2,090       149,284  

Getlink SE

    60,351       1,207,884  

Hermes International

    1,549       2,125,141  

Ipsen SA

    3,166       320,264  

Orange SA

    207,111       2,116,350  

Pernod Ricard SA

    15,843       3,112,268  

Publicis Groupe SA

    13,220       703,507  

Remy Cointreau SA

    1,896       374,568  

Sanofi

    126,730       12,593,606  

Schneider Electric SE

    25,188       3,483,597  

Teleperformance

    3,233       1,081,118  
 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Intl Momentum Factor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
France (continued)            

Thales SA

    18,180     $ 2,260,858  

TotalEnergies SE

    224,240       11,453,586  

Veolia Environnement SA

    41,416       1,035,849  

Vivendi SE

    64,227       609,728  
   

 

 

 
      67,633,682  
Germany — 3.0%            

Bayer AG, Registered

    111,084       6,479,556  

Deutsche Boerse AG

    19,201       3,351,828  

Deutsche Telekom AG, Registered

    279,244       5,305,350  

Mercedes-Benz Group AG

    43,328       2,555,225  

Merck KGaA

    7,479       1,424,455  

Nemetschek SE

    2,706       181,157  

Rheinmetall AG

    8,805       1,614,635  

RWE AG

    73,252       3,013,437  

Siemens Healthineers AG(c)

    12,850       658,481  

Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG

    116,845       310,647  
   

 

 

 
          24,894,771  
Hong Kong — 0.4%            

BOC Hong Kong Holdings Ltd.

    308,000       1,114,133  

CK Asset Holdings Ltd.

    166,000       1,175,235  

CK Infrastructure Holdings Ltd.

    60,500       379,382  

Power Assets Holdings Ltd.

    142,500       933,053  
   

 

 

 
      3,601,803  
Ireland — 0.1%            

Kingspan Group PLC

    9,053       585,983  
   

 

 

 
Israel — 1.1%            

Azrieli Group Ltd.

    3,316       265,800  

Bank Hapoalim BM

    99,509       927,424  

Bank Leumi Le-Israel BM

    236,351       2,298,185  

CyberArk Software Ltd.(a)(b)

    1,888       245,685  

Elbit Systems Ltd.

    5,389       1,243,422  

ICL Group Ltd.

    122,132       1,112,918  

Israel Discount Bank Ltd., Class A

    123,672       703,182  

Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Ltd.

    17,922       666,269  

Tower Semiconductor Ltd.(a)

    20,658       984,724  

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.

    8,202       408,624  
   

 

 

 
      8,856,233  
Italy — 1.1%            

Assicurazioni Generali SpA

    65,212       974,896  

Atlantia SpA

    63,196       1,460,500  

Eni SpA

    245,392       2,949,754  

Mediobanca Banca di Credito Finanziario SpA

    28,527       244,668  

Snam SpA

    173,740       871,746  

Tenaris SA

    73,800       1,032,760  

Terna - Rete Elettrica Nazionale

    190,855       1,461,148  
   

 

 

 
      8,995,472  
Japan — 16.0%            

Ajinomoto Co. Inc.

    59,000       1,552,643  

Asahi Group Holdings Ltd.

    23,300       810,056  

Astellas Pharma Inc.

    157,200       2,461,970  

Bridgestone Corp.

    31,000       1,209,181  

Canon Inc.

    98,100       2,320,832  

Dai Nippon Printing Co. Ltd.

    16,700       368,524  

Dai-ichi Life Holdings Inc.

    95,600       1,662,950  

Daiwa Securities Group Inc.

    84,300       389,148  

Denso Corp.

    26,200       1,433,011  

Dentsu Group Inc.

    21,500       751,028  

Fuji Electric Co. Ltd.

    8,800       397,460  
Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Fujitsu Ltd.

    10,400     $ 1,394,248  

Hitachi Ltd.

    53,600       2,713,663  

Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd.

    23,200       603,311  

Inpex Corp.

    213,800       2,450,527  

Isuzu Motors Ltd.

    46,800       513,330  

ITOCHU Corp.

    134,300       3,909,427  

JFE Holdings Inc.

    25,200       284,126  

KDDI Corp.

    233,300       7,480,139  

Konami Group Corp.

    10,100       596,965  

Marubeni Corp.

    277,900       2,585,100  

Mazda Motor Corp.

    28,400       239,400  

Mitsubishi Corp.

    196,600       5,842,810  

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.

    51,900       1,927,175  

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc.

    1,466,500       8,262,982  

Mitsui & Co. Ltd.

    187,700       4,141,087  

Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd.

    52,400       1,436,855  

MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings Inc.

    42,600       1,381,575  

Nexon Co. Ltd.

    47,500       1,078,350  

Nippon Sanso Holdings Corp.

    8,200       138,274  

Nippon Steel Corp.

    50,200       746,987  

Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.

    200,800       5,735,916  

Nippon Yusen KK

    24,800       1,948,072  

Nissin Foods Holdings Co. Ltd.

    5,200       376,616  

Nomura Real Estate Holdings Inc.

    9,900       240,168  

NTT Data Corp.

    66,500       1,006,477  

Ono Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    52,200       1,467,806  

Oriental Land Co. Ltd./Japan

    20,800       3,158,037  

ORIX Corp.

    109,300       1,947,925  

Osaka Gas Co. Ltd.

    48,500       871,938  

Persol Holdings Co. Ltd.

    10,100       209,088  

Renesas Electronics Corp.(a)

    74,800       712,459  

Resona Holdings Inc.

    277,200       1,077,268  

Secom Co. Ltd.

    20,200       1,349,159  

Seven & i Holdings Co. Ltd.

    91,600       3,733,635  

Shimadzu Corp.

    12,600       448,294  

Shionogi & Co. Ltd.

    21,300       1,092,508  

Sompo Holdings Inc.

    27,300       1,218,432  

Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd.

    71,800       282,169  

Sumitomo Corp.

    166,200       2,336,764  

Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd.

    25,500       801,817  

Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd.

    19,300       761,529  

T&D Holdings Inc.

    48,300       546,661  

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    127,400       3,737,940  

Tokio Marine Holdings Inc.

    79,900       4,677,340  

Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings Inc.(a)

    211,000       830,362  

Tokyo Electron Ltd.

    10,600       3,648,450  

Tokyo Gas Co. Ltd.

    49,600       974,189  

Toppan Inc.

    23,800       404,968  

Toshiba Corp.

    32,300       1,310,331  

Toyota Motor Corp.

    1,279,400       20,765,972  

Toyota Tsusho Corp.

    11,100       378,837  

Trend Micro Inc/Japan

    14,900       865,902  

USS Co. Ltd.

    21,400       419,922  

Yakult Honsha Co. Ltd.

    15,600       950,032  
   

 

 

 
          131,370,117  
Netherlands — 1.2%            

Aegon NV

    155,928       684,868  

Davide Campari-Milano NV

    23,961       266,012  

IMCD NV

    2,984       477,884  

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV

    99,560       2,741,755  
 

 

S C H E D U L E   O F   I N V E S T M E N T S

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Intl Momentum Factor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Netherlands (continued)            

Koninklijke KPN NV

    378,978     $ 1,250,245  

NN Group NV

    20,262       950,742  

OCI NV

    16,755       581,677  

Wolters Kluwer NV

    29,527       3,206,699  
   

 

 

 
      10,159,882  
New Zealand — 0.1%            

Spark New Zealand Ltd.

    159,378       512,492  
   

 

 

 
Norway — 1.6%            

Aker BP ASA

    32,546       1,130,855  

Equinor ASA

    200,716       7,728,345  

Kongsberg Gruppen ASA

    18,077       666,114  

Mowi ASA

    42,332       976,815  

Norsk Hydro ASA

    183,532       1,243,472  

Salmar ASA

    7,156       512,575  

Yara International ASA

    13,617       580,320  
   

 

 

 
          12,838,496  
Portugal — 0.1%            

Galp Energia SGPS SA

    52,232       551,339  

Jeronimo Martins SGPS SA

    27,679       640,684  
   

 

 

 
      1,192,023  
Singapore — 1.4%            

Capitaland Investment Ltd/Singapore

    430,400       1,224,629  

City Developments Ltd.

    33,700       189,334  

DBS Group Holdings Ltd.

    152,900       3,488,925  

Keppel Corp. Ltd.

    206,400       1,031,212  

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd.

    213,500       1,809,348  

Singapore Airlines Ltd.(a)(b)

    99,600       394,033  

Singapore Telecommunications Ltd.

    739,200       1,397,881  

United Overseas Bank Ltd.

    110,100       2,196,642  
   

 

 

 
      11,732,004  
Spain — 1.1%            

Acciona SA

    3,554       731,308  

CaixaBank SA

    474,113       1,423,635  

EDP Renovaveis SA

    16,990       441,898  

Naturgy Energy Group SA

    27,128       795,721  

Red Electrica Corp. SA

    18,676       367,177  

Repsol SA

    188,440       2,347,634  

Telefonica SA

    692,192       3,089,731  
   

 

 

 
      9,197,104  
Sweden — 1.4%            

Boliden AB

    36,771       1,228,845  

Epiroc AB, Class A

    35,821       633,376  

Epiroc AB, Class B

    18,902       300,231  

Hexagon AB, Class B

    109,621       1,290,737  

Holmen AB, Class B

    19,818       814,360  

Investor AB, Class A

    41,163       846,322  

Investor AB, Class B

    98,738       1,842,621  

Lifco AB, Class B

    10,677       207,838  

Nibe Industrier AB, Class B

    71,298       718,264  

Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA, Class B

    99,091       1,448,669  

Tele2 AB, Class B

    63,429       724,590  

Telia Co. AB

    316,639       1,169,774  

Volvo Car AB, Class B(a)(b)

    50,418       375,401  
   

 

 

 
      11,601,028  
Switzerland — 13.3%            

ABB Ltd., Registered

    83,273       2,531,466  

Baloise Holding AG, Registered

    4,286       682,884  

Barry Callebaut AG, Registered

    335       742,247  
Security   Shares     Value  
Switzerland (continued)            

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG, Participation Certificates, NVS

    109     $ 1,205,394  

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG, Registered

    13       1,499,187  

Cie. Financiere Richemont SA, Class A, Registered

    42,086       5,074,625  

Kuehne + Nagel International AG, Registered

    2,566       691,079  

Nestle SA, Registered

    283,319       34,714,304  

Novartis AG, Registered

    233,132       20,032,946  

Roche Holding AG, Bearer

    2,468       1,006,116  

Roche Holding AG, NVS

    67,244       22,325,312  

Sika AG, Registered

    9,228       2,280,123  

Sonova Holding AG, Registered

    4,297       1,547,701  

Swiss Life Holding AG, Registered

    3,403       1,802,693  

Swisscom AG, Registered

    3,422       1,850,061  

UBS Group AG, Registered

    264,553       4,322,881  

Vifor Pharma AG (a)

    6,451       1,127,070  

Zurich Insurance Group AG

    14,276       6,231,878  
   

 

 

 
      109,667,967  
United Kingdom — 18.8%            

3i Group PLC

    48,251       749,712  

Anglo American PLC

    118,474       4,282,225  

AstraZeneca PLC

    201,084       26,450,832  

Aviva PLC

    207,609       1,005,414  

BAE Systems PLC

    534,126       5,020,110  

BP PLC

    1,734,532       8,489,250  

British American Tobacco PLC

    298,428       11,693,493  

BT Group PLC

    618,764       1,221,640  

Bunzl PLC

    43,820       1,644,593  

CNH Industrial NV

    84,666       1,090,723  

Diageo PLC

    253,170       11,993,133  

Ferguson PLC

    11,136       1,400,894  

GSK PLC

    604,490       12,700,457  

Haleon PLC(a)

    755,613       2,685,101  

HSBC Holdings PLC

    1,715,205       10,743,970  

National Grid PLC

    600,798       8,272,744  

NatWest Group PLC

    339,904       1,032,376  

Pearson PLC

    56,006       518,350  

RELX PLC

    192,871       5,710,802  

Segro PLC

    138,836       1,857,345  

Severn Trent PLC

    33,712       1,212,008  

Shell PLC

    1,097,047       29,265,169  

SSE PLC

    110,763       2,392,303  

Tesco PLC

    692,862       2,222,102  

United Utilities Group PLC

    72,535       963,739  

WPP PLC

    53,993       582,713  
   

 

 

 
      155,201,198  
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks — 99.6%
(Cost: $834,795,387)

      820,169,948  
   

 

 

 
Preferred Stocks            
Germany — 0.0%            

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, Preference Shares, NVS

    2,944       223,523  
   

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks — 0.0%
(Cost: $253,640)

      223,523  
   

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments — 99.6%
(Cost: $835,049,027)

      820,393,471  
   

 

 

 
 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Intl Momentum Factor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Short-Term Securities

 

Money Market Funds — 0.2%  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares, 1.93%(d)(e)(f)

    1,219,248     $ 1,219,126  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 1.81%(d)(e)

    190,000       190,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Securities — 0.2%
(Cost: $1,409,069)

 

    1,409,126  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities — 99.8%
(Cost: $836,458,096)

 

    821,802,597  

Other Assets Less Liabilities — 0.2%

 

    1,604,505  
   

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

 

  $  823,407,102  
   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Non-income producing security.

(b) 

All or a portion of this security is on loan.

(c) 

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

(d) 

Affiliate of the Fund.

(e) 

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

(f) 

All or a portion of this security was purchased with the cash collateral from loaned securities.

 

 

Affiliates

Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended July 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

Affiliated Issuer    Value at
07/31/21
     Purchases
at Cost
     Proceeds
from Sale
     Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
     Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
     Value at
07/31/22
     Shares
Held at
07/31/22
     Income     

Capital

Gain
Distributions
from
Underlying
Funds

 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares

   $      $ 1,219,198 (a)     $      $ (129    $ 57      $ 1,219,126        1,219,248      $ 14,988 (b)     $  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares

     300,000               (110,000 )(a)                     190,000        190,000        7,770         
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

 
            $ (129    $ 57      $ 1,409,126         $ 22,758      $  
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Represents net amount purchased (sold).

 
  (b) 

All or a portion represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Futures Contracts

 

Description    Number of
Contracts
     Expiration
Date
     Notional
Amount
(000)
     Value/
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Long Contracts

           

Mini TOPIX Index

     54        09/08/22      $ 785      $ 10,812  

Euro STOXX 50 Index

     11        09/16/22        415        26,553  

FTSE 100 Index

     18        09/16/22        1,616        48,437  
           

 

 

 
            $ 85,802  
           

 

 

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Intl Momentum Factor ETF

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

      Commodity
Contracts
       Credit
Contracts
       Equity
Contracts
       Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
       Interest
Rate
Contracts
       Other
Contracts
       Total  

Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments

                                

Futures contracts

                                

Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(a)

   $        $        $ 85,802        $        $        $        $ 85,802  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss).

 

For the period ended July 31, 2022, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

      Commodity
Contracts
       Credit
Contracts
       Equity
Contracts
       Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
       Interest
Rate
Contracts
       Other
Contracts
       Total  

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from

                                

Futures contracts

   $        $        $ (287,301      $        $        $        $ (287,301
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on

                                

Futures contracts

   $        $        $ 103,667        $        $        $        $ 103,667  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

 

 

Futures contracts

  

Average notional value of contracts — long

   $ 3,244,790      

 

 

For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.

 

      Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Investments

                 

Assets

                 

Common Stocks

   $ 136,911,000        $ 683,258,948        $        $ 820,169,948  

Preferred Stocks

              223,523                   223,523  

Money Market Funds

     1,409,126                            1,409,126  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $ 138,320,126        $ 683,482,471        $        $ 821,802,597  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments(a)

                 

Assets

                 

Futures Contracts

   $        $ 85,802        $        $ 85,802  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts. Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Intl Quality Factor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Common Stocks

   
Australia — 7.5%            

Aristocrat Leisure Ltd.

    330,989     $ 8,257,530  

ASX Ltd.

    168,686       10,484,638  

BHP Group Ltd.

    3,471,616       95,002,008  

Brambles Ltd.

    771,371       6,208,535  

Dexus

    656,190       4,409,600  

Fortescue Metals Group Ltd.

    1,078,793       13,882,510  

Goodman Group

    1,649,628       24,142,406  

Insurance Australia Group Ltd.

    1,703,554       5,360,341  

Medibank Pvt Ltd.

    2,873,462       6,909,331  

Mirvac Group

    2,251,170       3,410,491  

REA Group Ltd.

    50,883       4,489,118  

Rio Tinto Ltd.

    278,685       19,308,564  

Rio Tinto PLC

    828,314       50,004,883  

Stockland

    1,310,704       3,551,597  

Washington H Soul Pattinson & Co. Ltd.

    233,496       4,227,365  

Wesfarmers Ltd.

    827,930       27,127,550  

Woodside Energy Group Ltd.

    610,080       13,775,898  
   

 

 

 
      300,552,365  
Austria — 0.3%            

OMV AG

    193,245       8,230,290  

Verbund AG

    45,509       5,004,419  
   

 

 

 
      13,234,709  
Belgium — 0.4%            

Ageas SA/NV

    102,635       4,479,535  

Proximus SADP

    82,023       1,136,592  

Sofina SA

    15,941       3,733,210  

Umicore SA

    83,111       3,010,477  

Warehouses De Pauw CVA

    79,275       2,694,890  
   

 

 

 
      15,054,704  
Canada — 6.4%            

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.

    342,572       15,304,786  

ARC Resources Ltd.

    972,296       13,636,669  

Canadian National Railway Co.

    340,709       43,163,657  

Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd., Class A, NVS

    29,068       3,734,315  

CCL Industries Inc., Class B, NVS

    59,774       3,002,820  

CGI Inc.(a)

    89,728       7,693,674  

Constellation Software Inc.

    11,938       20,307,885  

Franco-Nevada Corp.

    68,609       8,785,145  

Great-West Lifeco Inc.

    209,226       5,084,622  

iA Financial Corp. Inc.

    85,940       4,728,697  

IGM Financial Inc.

    58,264       1,691,660  

Intact Financial Corp.

    143,774       21,399,652  

Magna International Inc.

    137,808       8,799,782  

Manulife Financial Corp.

    1,571,341       28,762,823  

Onex Corp.

    41,549       2,220,619  

Power Corp. of Canada

    393,216       10,685,968  

Sun Life Financial Inc.

    469,117       21,782,591  

TMX Group Ltd.

    41,480       4,256,028  

Toromont Industries Ltd.

    48,360       4,072,958  

Tourmaline Oil Corp.

    429,508       26,909,864  

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.

    32,579       3,050,171  
   

 

 

 
      259,074,386  
Denmark — 6.0%            

AP Moller - Maersk A/S, Class A

    2,125       5,692,822  

AP Moller - Maersk A/S, Class B, NVS

    3,593       9,810,087  

Chr Hansen Holding A/S

    36,216       2,370,439  

Coloplast A/S, Class B

    100,019       11,706,115  
Security   Shares     Value  
Denmark (continued)            

DSV A/S

    96,172     $ 16,205,069  

Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B

    1,404,947       163,639,450  

Novozymes A/S, Class B

    113,344       7,240,444  

Orsted A/S(b)

    81,623       9,502,274  

Pandora A/S

    88,140       6,548,071  

Rockwool A/S, Class B

    5,184       1,284,590  

Tryg A/S

    235,286       5,364,837  
   

 

 

 
      239,364,198  
Finland — 2.1%            

Elisa OYJ

    119,584       6,613,602  

Kesko OYJ, Class B

    107,215       2,651,766  

Kone OYJ, Class B

    308,446       14,096,424  

Neste OYJ

    776,777       39,942,870  

Orion OYJ, Class B

    70,184       3,350,408  

Sampo OYJ, Class A

    384,857       16,626,874  
   

 

 

 
      83,281,944  
France — 9.7%            

Amundi SA(b)

    38,574       2,094,368  

AXA SA

    1,285,153       29,613,150  

BioMerieux

    21,485       2,325,479  

Hermes International

    25,350       34,778,776  

Ipsen SA

    20,617       2,085,557  

Kering SA

    49,453       28,311,395  

La Francaise des Jeux SAEM(b)

    96,841       3,458,969  

L’Oreal SA

    112,785       42,639,195  

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE

    180,626       125,418,384  

Sartorius Stedim Biotech

    16,890       6,756,665  

TotalEnergies SE

    2,212,200       112,993,322  
   

 

 

 
      390,475,260  
Germany — 3.9%            

adidas AG

    86,970       15,045,068  

Allianz SE, Registered

    323,847       58,812,586  

Bechtle AG

    33,426       1,546,082  

Beiersdorf AG

    37,045       3,820,255  

Brenntag SE

    78,734       5,530,677  

Deutsche Boerse AG

    148,110       25,854,866  

Deutsche Post AG, Registered

    607,952       24,281,519  

Hannover Rueck SE

    44,087       6,253,610  

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

    34,650       2,184,849  

Knorr-Bremse AG

    48,647       2,898,172  

Nemetschek SE

    29,159       1,952,095  

Rational AG

    3,481       2,426,414  

Rheinmetall AG

    23,842       4,372,076  
   

 

 

 
      154,978,269  
Hong Kong — 5.6%            

AIA Group Ltd.

    8,958,400       90,001,852  

Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Ltd.

    1,355,000       2,679,862  

CK Asset Holdings Ltd.

    1,061,500       7,515,130  

CK Infrastructure Holdings Ltd.

    362,500       2,273,155  

CLP Holdings Ltd.

    924,000       7,835,122  

Hang Seng Bank Ltd.

    527,500       8,508,900  

Henderson Land Development Co. Ltd.

    741,000       2,579,529  

HK Electric Investments & HK Electric Investments Ltd., Class SS

    1,231,500       1,113,855  

Hong Kong & China Gas Co. Ltd.

    5,524,370       5,834,465  

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd.

    1,322,800       60,703,866  

Power Assets Holdings Ltd.

    903,500       5,915,887  

Sino Land Co. Ltd.

    1,884,000       2,799,317  

SITC International Holdings Co. Ltd.

    1,147,000       3,905,450  
 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Intl Quality Factor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Hong Kong (continued)            

Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd.

    795,500     $ 9,495,987  

Swire Properties Ltd.

    599,400       1,428,208  

Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd.

    866,500       9,615,222  

Xinyi Glass Holdings Ltd.

    1,463,000       2,885,523  
   

 

 

 
      225,091,330  
Ireland — 0.4%            

James Hardie Industries PLC

    280,900       6,937,305  

Kingspan Group PLC

    92,945       6,016,151  

Smurfit Kappa Group PLC

    79,559       2,883,807  
   

 

 

 
      15,837,263  
Israel — 0.6%            

Azrieli Group Ltd.

    18,585       1,489,717  

Bank Hapoalim BM

    750,422       6,993,936  

Bank Leumi Le-Israel BM

    985,441       9,582,043  

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.(a)

    60,976       7,597,609  
   

 

 

 
      25,663,305  
Italy — 2.5%            

Assicurazioni Generali SpA

    687,600       10,279,376  

DiaSorin SpA

    11,405       1,585,779  

Enel SpA

    3,635,873       18,329,396  

Ferrari NV

    107,181       22,761,196  

FinecoBank Banca Fineco SpA

    521,828       6,485,260  

Moncler SpA

    120,302       6,030,603  

Recordati Industria Chimica e Farmaceutica SpA

    62,903       2,789,704  

Snam SpA

    1,126,681       5,653,158  

Stellantis NV

    1,832,735       26,318,537  
   

 

 

 
      100,233,009  
Japan — 12.9%            

Advantest Corp.

    115,300       6,857,696  

Bandai Namco Holdings Inc.

    121,000       9,452,811  

Capcom Co. Ltd.

    162,200       4,508,759  

Chugai Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    441,500       12,402,964  

CyberAgent Inc.

    406,900       4,060,211  

Daifuku Co. Ltd.

    50,500       3,220,209  

Daito Trust Construction Co. Ltd.

    58,100       5,508,029  

Daiwa House Industry Co. Ltd.

    367,400       9,077,745  

Disco Corp.

    14,200       3,469,482  

Hakuhodo DY Holdings Inc.

    142,500       1,465,705  

Hoya Corp.

    209,200       20,960,090  

Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd.

    224,300       5,832,877  

Itochu Techno-Solutions Corp.

    39,300       1,053,228  

Japan Exchange Group Inc.

    455,400       7,241,193  

Japan Real Estate Investment Corp.

    603       2,911,864  

Japan Tobacco Inc.

    398,600       7,157,107  

Kakaku.com Inc.

    135,100       2,646,155  

Kao Corp.

    159,700       6,946,055  

KDDI Corp.

    1,054,400       33,806,508  

Kikkoman Corp.

    56,500       3,350,151  

Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    19,500       1,299,088  

Kobe Bussan Co. Ltd.

    83,500       2,380,180  

Koei Tecmo Holdings Co. Ltd.

    38,490       1,343,699  

Koito Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    51,200       1,683,031  

Konami Group Corp.

    61,300       3,623,163  

Lasertec Corp.

    52,800       7,559,379  

M3 Inc.

    220,700       7,689,168  

Makita Corp.

    114,100       2,788,427  

McDonald’s Holdings Co. Japan Ltd.

    53,900       2,023,160  

MEIJI Holdings Co. Ltd.

    42,600       2,224,146  

MISUMI Group Inc.

    167,400       4,164,627  
Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

MonotaRO Co. Ltd.

    218,000     $ 3,892,463  

MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings Inc.

    350,000       11,350,968  

Nexon Co. Ltd.

    316,900       7,194,296  

Nihon M&A Center Holdings Inc.

    237,900       3,183,586  

Nintendo Co. Ltd.

    100,100       44,762,022  

Nippon Building Fund Inc.

    709       3,761,065  

Nippon Prologis REIT Inc.

    1,035       2,691,524  

Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.

    640,800       18,304,656  

Nissan Chemical Corp.

    67,800       3,466,826  

Nitori Holdings Co. Ltd.

    47,600       5,036,012  

Nitto Denko Corp.

    50,500       3,251,961  

Nomura Research Institute Ltd.

    129,900       3,902,754  

Obic Co. Ltd.

    29,100       4,652,206  

Open House Group Co. Ltd.

    46,400       2,024,210  

Oracle Corp. Japan

    30,000       1,871,046  

Osaka Gas Co. Ltd.

    189,500       3,406,849  

Otsuka Corp.

    44,500       1,387,763  

Recruit Holdings Co. Ltd.

    861,400       32,193,129  

SCSK Corp.

    56,900       1,002,023  

Secom Co. Ltd.

    103,400       6,906,093  

Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd.

    181,300       2,550,793  

Sekisui House Ltd.

    299,500       5,304,563  

SG Holdings Co. Ltd.

    190,600       3,637,512  

Shimadzu Corp.

    92,000       3,273,261  

Shimano Inc.

    51,000       8,519,357  

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd.

    154,000       19,726,512  

SMC Corp.

    32,000       15,770,760  

Sompo Holdings Inc.

    265,800       11,862,975  

Square Enix Holdings Co. Ltd.

    68,500       3,178,386  

T&D Holdings Inc.

    394,700       4,467,230  

Tokio Marine Holdings Inc.

    494,300       28,936,282  

Tokyo Electron Ltd.

    99,700       34,316,086  

Tosoh Corp.

    108,700       1,416,926  

Trend Micro Inc/Japan

    54,200       3,149,790  

Unicharm Corp.

    161,000       5,831,780  

USS Co. Ltd.

    136,300       2,674,549  

Welcia Holdings Co. Ltd.

    39,700       886,696  

Yamaha Corp.

    76,000       3,241,708  

Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd.

    148,000       2,858,935  

ZOZO Inc.

    125,600       2,713,171  
   

 

 

 
      517,265,631  
Netherlands — 5.9%            

Adyen NV(a)(b)

    12,304       22,132,088  

ASM International NV

    24,351       7,479,937  

ASML Holding NV

    279,041       160,381,013  

Euronext NV(b)

    59,109       4,816,116  

NN Group NV

    184,192       8,642,730  

Randstad NV

    66,863       3,379,455  

Universal Music Group NV

    510,575       11,557,630  

Wolters Kluwer NV

    174,801       18,983,784  
   

 

 

 
      237,372,753  
New Zealand — 0.3%            

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp. Ltd.

    447,273       5,981,214  

Mercury NZ Ltd.

    341,181       1,304,989  

Meridian Energy Ltd.

    679,679       2,132,999  

Spark New Zealand Ltd.

    1,424,282       4,579,885  
   

 

 

 
      13,999,087  
Norway — 1.4%            

Aker BP ASA

    227,996       7,922,028  
 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Intl Quality Factor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Norway (continued)            

Equinor ASA

    997,854     $ 38,421,254  

Gjensidige Forsikring ASA

    220,949       4,621,314  

Mowi ASA

    130,525       3,011,876  

Orkla ASA

    249,707       2,155,539  

Salmar ASA

    24,340       1,743,443  
   

 

 

 
      57,875,454  
Singapore — 0.8%            

Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust

    1,663,500       3,580,615  

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd.

    2,275,400       19,283,326  

Singapore Exchange Ltd.

    958,800       6,873,245  

Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd.

    1,034,600       3,016,645  
   

 

 

 
      32,753,831  
Spain — 1.5%            

EDP Renovaveis SA

    138,256       3,595,939  

Enagas SA

    30,251       597,114  

Endesa SA

    291,694       5,346,582  

Iberdrola SA

    3,002,342       32,060,429  

Iberdrola SA, NVS

    83,398       889,025  

Industria de Diseno Textil SA

    683,597       16,602,489  

Red Electrica Corp. SA

    120,954       2,378,002  
   

 

 

 
      61,469,580  
Sweden — 3.8%            

Alfa Laval AB

    160,371       4,795,383  

Assa Abloy AB, Class B

    556,983       13,159,292  

Atlas Copco AB, Class A

    2,090,860       24,440,814  

Atlas Copco AB, Class B

    1,210,713       12,576,509  

Boliden AB

    122,733       4,101,598  

Electrolux AB, Class B

    144,994       2,091,367  

Epiroc AB, Class A

    500,445       8,848,711  

Epiroc AB, Class B

    301,682       4,791,790  

EQT AB

    317,766       8,625,216  

Evolution AB(b)

    129,024       12,519,299  

Husqvarna AB, Class B

    231,426       1,844,403  

Indutrade AB

    168,316       3,956,024  

Investment AB Latour, Class B

    72,547       1,805,066  

Kinnevik AB, Class B(a)

    185,981       3,349,866  

Lifco AB, Class B

    147,902       2,879,060  

Nibe Industrier AB, Class B

    820,770       8,268,523  

Sagax AB, Class B

    140,196       3,613,144  

Sandvik AB

    609,864       11,237,463  

SKF AB, Class B

    214,897       3,616,596  

Volvo AB, Class A

    108,993       2,030,924  

Volvo AB, Class B

    813,820       14,611,343  
   

 

 

 
      153,162,391  
Switzerland — 13.3%            

ABB Ltd., Registered

    923,509       28,074,304  

Baloise Holding AG, Registered

    31,344       4,994,010  

EMS-Chemie Holding AG, Registered

    4,989       3,961,688  

Geberit AG, Registered

    34,142       17,981,794  

Givaudan SA, Registered

    3,338       11,668,168  

Kuehne + Nagel International AG, Registered

    46,040       12,399,554  

Logitech International SA, Registered

    112,295       6,317,960  

Nestle SA, Registered

    1,164,290       142,657,278  

Partners Group Holding AG

    28,000       30,568,886  

Roche Holding AG, Bearer

    17,582       7,167,559  

Roche Holding AG, NVS

    458,161       152,111,521  

Schindler Holding AG, Participation Certificates, NVS

    27,773       5,428,478  

Schindler Holding AG, Registered

    15,611       2,964,322  

Sonova Holding AG, Registered

    28,332       10,204,670  
Security   Shares     Value  
Switzerland (continued)            

Straumann Holding AG

    68,148     $ 9,217,050  

Swiss Re AG

    218,051       16,361,849  

Swisscom AG, Registered

    15,679       8,476,653  

Temenos AG, Registered

    29,102       2,309,899  

VAT Group AG(b)

    23,198       6,754,593  

Zurich Insurance Group AG

    121,937       53,228,955  
   

 

 

 
      532,849,191  
United Kingdom — 14.1%            

abrdn PLC

    1,404,053       2,846,608  

Admiral Group PLC

    219,915       5,139,761  

Anglo American PLC

    751,036       27,146,083  

Ashtead Group PLC

    249,403       14,038,822  

Auto Trader Group PLC(b)

    1,120,072       8,635,210  

Aviva PLC

    1,959,570       9,489,852  

BAE Systems PLC

    1,776,471       16,696,586  

Barratt Developments PLC

    566,418       3,473,103  

Berkeley Group Holdings PLC

    70,202       3,638,110  

British Land Co. PLC (The)

    435,662       2,619,521  

Bunzl PLC

    198,555       7,451,898  

Burberry Group PLC

    279,754       6,149,988  

Croda International PLC

    59,729       5,462,217  

Diageo PLC

    1,053,340       49,898,671  

Experian PLC

    578,004       20,237,223  

Ferguson PLC

    190,852       24,008,932  

GSK PLC

    2,462,744       51,742,751  

Haleon PLC(a)

    3,078,431       10,939,328  

Halma PLC

    166,308       4,683,712  

Hargreaves Lansdown PLC

    474,939       4,916,931  

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC

    82,523       1,744,288  

Imperial Brands PLC

    465,796       10,227,171  

Intertek Group PLC

    110,430       5,901,953  

JD Sports Fashion PLC

    1,394,854       2,215,533  

Johnson Matthey PLC

    78,145       2,043,061  

London Stock Exchange Group PLC

    226,387       22,093,713  

Mondi PLC

    190,767       3,620,226  

National Grid PLC

    1,620,983       22,320,277  

Next PLC

    88,858       7,397,588  

Persimmon PLC

    250,054       5,767,798  

Prudential PLC

    2,040,748       25,171,373  

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC

    323,456       26,237,047  

RELX PLC

    1,319,661       39,074,424  

Rentokil Initial PLC

    1,044,050       6,893,819  

Sage Group PLC (The)

    428,102       3,689,431  

Schroders PLC

    104,366       3,785,532  

Segro PLC

    620,526       8,301,384  

Spirax-Sarco Engineering PLC

    52,063       7,596,457  

St. James’s Place PLC

    531,811       7,988,369  

Taylor Wimpey PLC

    1,986,402       3,091,792  

Unilever PLC

    1,359,675       66,220,098  

WPP PLC

    704,057       7,598,453  
   

 

 

 
      568,195,094  
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks — 99.4%
(Cost: $3,970,272,179)

      3,997,783,754  
   

 

 

 
 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Intl Quality Factor ETF

    (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Preferred Stocks

   
Germany — 0.1%            

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Preference Shares, NVS

    56,906     $ 3,635,343  
   

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks — 0.1%
(Cost: $5,370,562)

 

    3,635,343  
   

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments — 99.5%
(Cost: $3,975,642,741)

 

    4,001,419,097  
   

 

 

 

Short-Term Securities

   
Money Market Funds — 0.0%            

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 1.81%(c)(d)

    910,000       910,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Securities — 0.0%
(Cost: $910,000)

 

    910,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities — 99.5%
(Cost: $3,976,552,741)

 

    4,002,329,097  

Other Assets Less Liabilities — 0.5%

      19,547,811  
   

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

    $   4,021,876,908  
   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Non-income producing security.

(b) 

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

(c) 

Affiliate of the Fund.

(d) 

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

 

Affiliates

Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended July 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

 

 
Affiliated Issuer   Value at
07/31/21
    Purchases
at Cost
    Proceeds
from Sale
    Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Value at
07/31/22
    Shares
Held at
07/31/22
    Income    

Capital

Gain
Distributions
from
Underlying
Funds

 

 

 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares(a)

  $     $ 6,850 (b)    $     $ (6,850   $     $           $ 73,094 (c)    $       —  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares

    1,880,000             (970,000 )(b)                  910,000       910,000       9,324             —  
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 
        $ (6,850   $     $ 910,000       $ 82,418     $       —  
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

As of period end, the entity is no longer held.

 
  (b) 

Represents net amount purchased (sold).

 
  (c) 

All or a portion represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Futures Contracts

 

Description    Number of
Contracts
       Expiration
Date
       Notional
Amount
(000)
       Value/
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Long Contracts

                 

TOPIX Index

     27          09/08/22        $ 3,923        $ (8,124

SPI 200 Index

     31          09/15/22          3,710          191,161  

Euro STOXX 50 Index

     194          09/16/22          7,323          444,986  

FTSE 100 Index

     54          09/16/22          4,848          148,035  
                 

 

 

 
                  $ 776,058  
                 

 

 

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Intl Quality Factor ETF

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

      Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
     Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Interest
Rate
Contracts
     Other
Contracts
     Total  

Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments

 

           

Futures contracts

                    

Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(a)

   $      $      $ 784,182      $      $      $      $ 784,182  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities — Derivative Financial Instruments

 

           

Futures contracts

                    

Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts(a)

   $      $      $ 8,124      $      $      $      $ 8,124  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a)

Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss).

 

For the period ended July 31, 2022, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

     Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
     Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Interest
Rate
Contracts
     Other
Contracts
     Total  

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from

                   

Futures contracts

  $      $      $ (667,563    $      $      $      $ (667,563
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on

 

Futures contracts

  $      $      $ 900,055      $      $      $      $ 900,055  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

Futures contracts

        

Average notional value of contracts — long

   $ 21,339,848  

For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.

 

      Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Investments

                 

Assets

                 

Common Stocks

   $ 278,725,178        $ 3,719,058,576        $        $ 3,997,783,754  

Preferred Stocks

              3,635,343                   3,635,343  

Money Market Funds

     910,000                            910,000  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $ 279,635,178        $ 3,722,693,919        $        $ 4,002,329,097  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments(a)

                 

Assets

                 

Futures Contracts

   $        $ 784,182        $        $ 784,182  

Liabilities

                 

Futures Contracts

              (8,124                 (8,124
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $        $ 776,058        $        $ 776,058  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts. Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Intl Size Factor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Common Stocks

   
Australia — 6.8%            

Ampol Ltd.

    742     $ 17,579  

APA Group

    2,146       17,596  

Aristocrat Leisure Ltd.

    708       17,663  

ASX Ltd.

    312       19,392  

Aurizon Holdings Ltd.

    6,282       17,780  

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd.

    891       14,400  

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd., New

    59       944  

BHP Group Ltd.

    478       13,081  

BlueScope Steel Ltd.

    1,359       15,963  

Brambles Ltd.

    2,224       17,900  

Cochlear Ltd.

    117       17,635  

Coles Group Ltd.

    1,512       19,914  

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

    216       15,340  

Computershare Ltd.

    1,050       18,550  

CSL Ltd.

    81       16,493  

Dexus

    2,301       15,463  

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd.

    367       18,765  

Endeavour Group Ltd./Australia

    3,214       17,907  

Evolution Mining Ltd.

    6,948       12,835  

Fortescue Metals Group Ltd.

    1,206       15,519  

Glencore PLC

    2,583       14,640  

Goodman Group

    1,232       18,030  

GPT Group (The)

    4,938       15,886  

IDP Education Ltd.

    1,026           20,643  

Insurance Australia Group Ltd.

    5,736       18,049  

Lendlease Corp. Ltd.

    2,586       18,735  

Lottery Corp. Ltd. (The)(a)

    5,757       18,262  

Macquarie Group Ltd.

    132       16,894  

Medibank Pvt Ltd.

    8,532       20,515  

Mineral Resources Ltd.

    423       16,118  

Mirvac Group

    11,597       17,569  

National Australia Bank Ltd.

    742       16,025  

Newcrest Mining Ltd.

    978       13,180  

Northern Star Resources Ltd.

    2,697       14,822  

Orica Ltd.

    1,623       19,236  

Origin Energy Ltd.

    3,621       15,202  

Qantas Airways Ltd.(a)

    5,022       16,183  

QBE Insurance Group Ltd.

    1,966       15,896  

Ramsay Health Care Ltd.

    312       15,413  

REA Group Ltd.

    180       15,880  

Reece Ltd.

    1,311       14,159  

Rio Tinto Ltd.

    199       13,788  

Rio Tinto PLC

    276       16,662  

Santos Ltd.

    2,941       15,288  

Scentre Group

    8,166       16,734  

SEEK Ltd.

    834       13,508  

Sonic Healthcare Ltd.

    729       17,555  

South32 Ltd.

    5,248       14,304  

Stockland

    6,453       17,486  

Suncorp Group Ltd.

    2,056       16,237  

Telstra Corp. Ltd.

    6,852       18,727  

Transurban Group

    1,845       18,859  

Treasury Wine Estates Ltd.

    2,433       20,972  

Vicinity Centres

    13,722       20,078  

Washington H Soul Pattinson & Co. Ltd.

    891       16,131  

Wesfarmers Ltd.

    465       15,236  

Westpac Banking Corp.

    984       14,901  

WiseTech Global Ltd.

    561       19,868  
Security   Shares     Value  
Australia (continued)            

Woodside Energy Group Ltd.

    1,299     $ 29,332  

Woolworths Group Ltd.

    666       17,522  
   

 

 

 
          1,005,244  
Austria — 0.4%            

Erste Group Bank AG

    549       13,919  

OMV AG

    309       13,160  

Verbund AG

    207       22,763  

voestalpine AG

    519       11,686  
   

 

 

 
      61,528  
Belgium — 1.3%            

Ageas SA/NV

    399       17,414  

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV

    312       16,713  

D’ieteren Group

    99       16,248  

Elia Group SA/NV

    114       17,307  

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA

    192       16,995  

KBC Group NV

    261       13,670  

Proximus SADP

    1,023       14,176  

Sofina SA

    72       16,862  

Solvay SA

    174       15,283  

UCB SA

    180       14,065  

Umicore SA

    447       16,191  

Warehouses De Pauw CVA

    384       13,054  
   

 

 

 
      187,978  
Canada — 9.9%            

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.

    313       13,458  

Air Canada(a)

    1,149       15,604  

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.

    1,443       20,182  

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.

    372       16,620  

AltaGas Ltd.

    772       17,200  

ARC Resources Ltd.

    300       4,208  

Bank of Montreal

    180       17,944  

Bank of Nova Scotia (The)

    255       15,534  

Barrick Gold Corp.

    802       12,639  

Bausch Health Companies Inc.(a)

    1,668       7,685  

BCE Inc.

    313       15,814  

BlackBerry Ltd.(a)

    2,865       17,608  

Brookfield Asset Management Inc., Class A

    343       17,019  

Brookfield Renewable Corp., Class A

    495       19,366  

BRP Inc.

    207       15,745  

CAE Inc.(a)

    672       17,779  

Cameco Corp.

    813       20,938  

Canadian Apartment Properties REIT

    444       16,820  

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

    300       15,176  

Canadian National Railway Co.

    153       19,383  

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.

    261       14,412  

Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.

    255       20,106  

Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd., Class A, NVS

    156       20,041  

Canadian Utilities Ltd., Class A, NVS

    522       16,897  

CCL Industries Inc., Class B, NVS

    390       19,592  

Cenovus Energy Inc.

    781       14,881  

CGI Inc.(a)

    243       20,836  

Constellation Software Inc.

    12       20,413  

Dollarama Inc.

    334       20,243  

Emera Inc.

    315       14,934  

Empire Co. Ltd., Class A, NVS

    555       16,842  

Enbridge Inc.

    444       19,940  

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd.

    31       16,699  

First Quantum Minerals Ltd.

    598       10,927  

FirstService Corp.

    117       15,652  
 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Intl Size Factor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Canada (continued)            

Fortis Inc.

    342     $ 16,155  

Franco-Nevada Corp.

    129       16,518  

George Weston Ltd.

    159       18,977  

GFL Environmental Inc.

    507       14,032  

Gildan Activewear Inc.

    513       15,035  

Great-West Lifeco Inc.

    588       14,290  

Hydro One Ltd.(b)

    627       17,504  

iA Financial Corp. Inc.

    324       17,828  

IGM Financial Inc.

    617       17,914  

Imperial Oil Ltd.

    327       15,671  

Intact Financial Corp.

    123       18,308  

Ivanhoe Mines Ltd., Class A(a)

    2,349       14,602  

Keyera Corp.

    684       17,728  

Kinross Gold Corp.

    3,013       10,329  

Lightspeed Commerce Inc.(a)

    816       17,511  

Loblaw Companies Ltd.

    195       17,751  

Lundin Mining Corp.

    2,200       12,404  

Magna International Inc.

    234       14,942  

Manulife Financial Corp.

    969       17,737  

Metro Inc.

    325       17,997  

National Bank of Canada

    243       17,050  

Northland Power Inc.

    597       19,571  

Nutrien Ltd.

    160       13,697  

Nuvei Corp.(a)(b)

    354       12,374  

Onex Corp.

    315       16,835  

Open Text Corp.

    408       16,689  

Pan American Silver Corp.

    813       16,545  

Parkland Corp.

    711       19,949  

Pembina Pipeline Corp.

    432       16,493  

Power Corp. of Canada

    525       14,267  

Quebecor Inc., Class B

    798       17,729  

Restaurant Brands International Inc.

    375       20,104  

RioCan REIT

    999       16,032  

Ritchie Bros Auctioneers Inc.

    300       21,623  

Rogers Communications Inc., Class B, NVS

    378       17,378  

Royal Bank of Canada

    171       16,673  

Saputo Inc.

    855       21,119  

Shaw Communications Inc., Class B, NVS

    618       16,717  

Shopify Inc., Class A(a)

    420       14,631  

Sun Life Financial Inc.

    357       16,577  

Suncor Energy Inc.

    430       14,594  

TC Energy Corp.

    286       15,248  

Teck Resources Ltd., Class B

    423       12,437  

TELUS Corp.

    696       16,023  

TFI International Inc.

    201       20,076  

Thomson Reuters Corp.

    162       18,191  

TMX Group Ltd.

    177       18,161  

Toromont Industries Ltd.

    246       20,719  

Toronto-Dominion Bank (The)

    240       15,590  

Tourmaline Oil Corp.

    303       18,984  

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.

    210       19,661  

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.

    471       16,162  

WSP Global Inc.

    150       18,098  
   

 

 

 
          1,468,367  
Denmark — 1.9%            

AP Moller - Maersk A/S, Class A

    3       8,037  

AP Moller - Maersk A/S, Class B, NVS

    3       8,191  

Carlsberg A/S, Class B

    117       15,133  

Chr Hansen Holding A/S

    228       14,923  

Coloplast A/S, Class B

    114       13,342  
Security   Shares     Value  
Denmark (continued)            

Danske Bank A/S

    1,032     $ 14,432  

Demant A/S(a)

    366       13,943  

DSV A/S

    102       17,187  

Genmab A/S(a)

    60       21,349  

GN Store Nord A/S

    591       20,581  

Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B

    165       19,218  

Novozymes A/S, Class B

    249       15,906  

Orsted A/S(b)

    153       17,812  

Pandora A/S

    240       17,830  

Rockwool A/S, Class B

    78       19,328  

Tryg A/S

    858       19,564  

Vestas Wind Systems A/S

    813       21,369  
   

 

 

 
      278,145  
Finland — 1.4%            

Elisa OYJ

    297       16,426  

Fortum OYJ

    819       9,193  

Kesko OYJ, Class B

    621       15,359  

Kone OYJ, Class B

    381       17,412  

Neste OYJ

    459       23,602  

Nokia OYJ

    3,576       18,626  

Nordea Bank Abp

    1,638       16,151  

Orion OYJ, Class B

    483       23,057  

Sampo OYJ, Class A

    363       15,683  

Stora Enso OYJ, Class R

    913       14,120  

UPM-Kymmene OYJ

    552       17,493  

Wartsila OYJ Abp

    2,403       21,114  
   

 

 

 
          208,236  
France — 7.0%            

Accor SA(a)

    594       15,414  

Aeroports de Paris(a)

    118       16,304  

Air Liquide SA

    124       17,048  

Airbus SE

    153       16,497  

Alstom SA

    726       17,254  

Amundi SA(b)

    302       16,397  

ArcelorMittal SA

    543       13,398  

Arkema SA

    156       14,779  

AXA SA

    645       14,862  

BioMerieux

    171       18,509  

BNP Paribas SA

    279       13,182  

Bollore SE

    3,516       17,752  

Bouygues SA

    507       15,327  

Bureau Veritas SA

    588       16,217  

Capgemini SE

    84       16,022  

Carrefour SA

    832       14,179  

Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin SCA

    540       15,112  

Cie. de Saint-Gobain

    297       13,849  

Covivio

    222       14,040  

Credit Agricole SA

    1,152       10,614  

Danone SA

    309       17,038  

Dassault Aviation SA

    105       15,017  

Dassault Systemes SE

    408       17,500  

Edenred

    414       21,251  

Eiffage SA(c)

    183       17,173  

Electricite de France SA

    1,713       20,803  

Engie SA

    1,335       16,517  

EssilorLuxottica SA

    90       14,110  

Eurazeo SE

    219       15,643  

Eurofins Scientific SE

    171       13,331  

Gecina SA

    129       13,227  
 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Intl Size Factor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
France (continued)            

Getlink SE

    922     $ 18,453  

Hermes International

    15       20,579  

Ipsen SA

    186       18,815  

Kering SA

    36       20,610  

Klepierre SA

    852       18,932  

La Francaise des Jeux SAEM(b)

    486       17,359  

Legrand SA

    177       14,491  

L’Oreal SA

    42       15,878  

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE

    21       14,581  

Orange SA

    1,389       14,193  

Pernod Ricard SA

    78       15,323  

Publicis Groupe SA

    273       14,528  

Remy Cointreau SA

    99       19,558  

Renault SA(a)

    681       20,133  

Safran SA

    153       16,817  

Sanofi

    148       14,707  

Sartorius Stedim Biotech

    54       21,602  

Schneider Electric SE

    126       17,426  

SEB SA

    165       13,891  

Societe Generale SA

    594       13,309  

Sodexo SA

    225       18,282  

Teleperformance

    51       17,054  

Thales SA

    153       19,027  

TotalEnergies SE

    288       14,710  

Ubisoft Entertainment SA(a)(c)

    369       15,710  

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield(a)

    270       15,332  

Valeo

    930       19,976  

Veolia Environnement SA

    543       13,581  

Vinci SA

    168       16,104  

Vivendi SE

    1,566       14,867  

Wendel SE

    192       17,672  

Worldline SA/France(a)(b)

    483       21,319  
   

 

 

 
          1,033,185  
Germany — 5.5%            

adidas AG

    90       15,569  

Allianz SE, Registered

    87       15,800  

Aroundtown SA(c)

    3,543       11,362  

BASF SE

    285       12,701  

Bayer AG, Registered

    241       14,058  

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

    129       10,541  

Bechtle AG

    414       19,149  

Beiersdorf AG

    195       20,109  

Brenntag SE

    225       15,805  

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG, Bearer

    132       19,264  

Commerzbank AG(a)

    2,280       15,621  

Continental AG

    261       18,594  

Covestro AG(b)

    429       14,468  

Daimler Truck Holding AG(a)

    438       11,968  

Delivery Hero SE(a)(b)

    597       28,803  

Deutsche Bank AG, Registered

    1,734       15,167  

Deutsche Boerse AG

    99       17,282  

Deutsche Lufthansa AG, Registered(a)(c)

    2,667       16,418  

Deutsche Post AG, Registered

    351       14,019  

Deutsche Telekom AG, Registered

    729       13,850  

E.ON SE

    1,683       15,129  

Evonik Industries AG

    582       12,414  

Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA

    306       11,344  

Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA

    477       12,206  

GEA Group AG

    426       15,902  

Hannover Rueck SE

    114       16,171  
Security   Shares     Value  
Germany (continued)            

HeidelbergCement AG

    285     $ 14,517  

HelloFresh SE(a)

    564       15,589  

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

    84       5,297  

Infineon Technologies AG

    930       25,505  

KION Group AG

    426       19,431  

Knorr-Bremse AG

    267       15,907  

LEG Immobilien SE

    129       11,719  

Mercedes-Benz Group AG

    186       10,969  

Merck KGaA

    66       12,570  

MTU Aero Engines AG

    87       16,818  

Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG in Muenchen, Registered

    72       16,323  

Nemetschek SE

    291       19,481  

Puma SE

    262       17,691  

QIAGEN NV(a)

    330       16,538  

Rational AG

    36       25,094  

Rheinmetall AG

    81       14,853  

RWE AG

    372       15,303  

SAP SE

    165       15,390  

Scout24 SE(b)

    300       17,151  

Siemens AG, Registered

    126       14,055  

Siemens Healthineers AG(b)

    261       13,375  

Symrise AG

    135       15,753  

Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG

    5,463       14,524  

Uniper SE(c)

    657       4,390  

United Internet AG, Registered

    549       14,461  

Volkswagen AG

    12       2,377  

Vonovia SE

    411       13,694  

Zalando SE(a)(b)

    564       15,878  
   

 

 

 
          818,367  
Hong Kong — 3.9%            

AIA Group Ltd.

    1,800       18,084  

BOC Hong Kong Holdings Ltd.

    4,500       16,278  

Budweiser Brewing Co. APAC Ltd.(b)

    6,900       19,106  

Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Ltd.

    9,000       17,800  

CK Asset Holdings Ltd.

    3,000       21,239  

CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd.

    3,000       19,900  

CK Infrastructure Holdings Ltd.

    3,000       18,812  

CLP Holdings Ltd.

    1,500       12,719  

ESR Group Ltd.(a)(b)

    6,000       15,603  

Futu Holdings Ltd., ADR(a)(c)

    489       20,342  

Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd.

    3,000       17,847  

Hang Lung Properties Ltd.

    9,000       16,420  

Hang Seng Bank Ltd.

    1,200       19,357  

Henderson Land Development Co. Ltd.

    3,464       12,059  

HK Electric Investments & HK Electric Investments Ltd., Class SS

    16,500       14,924  

HKT Trust & HKT Ltd., Class SS

    9,000       12,610  

Hong Kong & China Gas Co. Ltd.

    12,676       13,387  

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd.

    300       13,767  

Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd.(c)

    3,600       18,713  

Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd.

    300       15,845  

Link REIT

    2,100       17,586  

MTR Corp. Ltd.

    3,000       15,886  

New World Development Co. Ltd.

    6,000       20,063  

Power Assets Holdings Ltd.

    3,000       19,643  

Sands China Ltd.(a)

    8,400       19,703  

Sino Land Co. Ltd.

    12,000       17,830  

SITC International Holdings Co. Ltd.

    6,000       20,430  

Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd.

    1,500       17,906  

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Intl Size Factor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Hong Kong (continued)            

Swire Pacific Ltd., Class A

    3,000     $ 17,085  

Swire Properties Ltd.

    7,200       17,156  

Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd.

    1,500       16,645  

WH Group Ltd.(b)

    28,500       21,584  

Wharf Real Estate Investment Co. Ltd.

    3,000       13,354  

Xinyi Glass Holdings Ltd.

    6,000       11,834  
   

 

 

 
          581,517  
Ireland — 0.6%            

CRH PLC

    438       16,808  

Flutter Entertainment PLC, Class DI(a)

    162       16,265  

James Hardie Industries PLC

    531       13,114  

Kerry Group PLC, Class A

    169       17,838  

Kingspan Group PLC

    252       16,311  

Smurfit Kappa Group PLC

    384       13,919  
   

 

 

 
      94,255  
Israel — 1.7%            

Azrieli Group Ltd.

    189       15,150  

Bank Hapoalim BM

    1,845       17,196  

Bank Leumi Le-Israel BM

    1,759       17,104  

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.(a)

    142       17,693  

CyberArk Software Ltd.(a)

    144       18,739  

Elbit Systems Ltd.

    96       22,150  

ICL Group Ltd.

    1,515       13,805  

Isracard Ltd.

    1       3  

Israel Discount Bank Ltd., Class A

    2,641       15,016  

Kornit Digital Ltd.(a)

    471       12,816  

Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Ltd.

    543       20,187  

Nice Ltd.(a)

    69       14,731  

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., ADR(a)

    2,235       20,964  

Tower Semiconductor Ltd.(a)

    363       17,304  

Wix.com Ltd.(a)(c)

    297       17,621  

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.

    267       13,302  
   

 

 

 
      253,781  
Italy — 2.4%            

Amplifon SpA

    513       16,964  

Assicurazioni Generali SpA

    912       13,634  

Atlantia SpA

    703       16,247  

DiaSorin SpA

    150       20,856  

Enel SpA

    2,490       12,553  

Eni SpA

    1,120       13,463  

Ferrari NV

    102       21,661  

FinecoBank Banca Fineco SpA

    1,209       15,025  

Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA(b)

    1,893       19,892  

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA

    6,588       11,699  

Mediobanca Banca di Credito Finanziario SpA

    1,557       13,354  

Moncler SpA

    465       23,310  

Nexi SpA(a)(b)

    2,175       19,754  

Poste Italiane SpA(b)

    1,320       11,088  

Prysmian SpA

    528       16,789  

Recordati Industria Chimica e Farmaceutica SpA

    327       14,502  

Snam SpA

    2,940       14,752  

Stellantis NV

    1,293       18,568  

Telecom Italia SpA/Milano(a)

    58,110       12,892  

Tenaris SA

    1,066       14,918  

Terna - Rete Elettrica Nazionale

    2,004       15,342  

UniCredit SpA

    1,539       15,220  
   

 

 

 
      352,483  
Japan — 27.8%            

Advantest Corp.

    300       17,843  
Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Aeon Co. Ltd.

    900     $     18,150  

AGC Inc.

    600       21,872  

Aisin Corp.

    600       17,819  

Ajinomoto Co. Inc.

    900       23,684  

ANA Holdings Inc.(a)

    900       16,802  

Asahi Group Holdings Ltd.

    600       20,860  

Asahi Intecc Co. Ltd.

    1,200       22,200  

Asahi Kasei Corp.

    2,400       19,254  

Astellas Pharma Inc.

    1,200       18,794  

Azbil Corp.

    600       18,062  

Bandai Namco Holdings Inc.

    300       23,437  

Bridgestone Corp.

    300       11,702  

Brother Industries Ltd.

    1,200       22,478  

Canon Inc.

    600       14,195  

Capcom Co. Ltd.

    900       25,018  

Chiba Bank Ltd. (The)

    3,900       21,633  

Chubu Electric Power Co. Inc.

    1,800       19,201  

Chugai Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    600       16,856  

Concordia Financial Group Ltd.

    5,700       19,391  

CyberAgent Inc.

    1,800       17,961  

Dai Nippon Printing Co. Ltd.

    900       19,861  

Daifuku Co. Ltd.

    300       19,130  

Dai-ichi Life Holdings Inc.

    900       15,655  

Daiichi Sankyo Co. Ltd.

    600       15,909  

Daito Trust Construction Co. Ltd.

    300       28,441  

Daiwa House Industry Co. Ltd.

    600       14,825  

Daiwa House REIT Investment Corp.

    9       21,661  

Daiwa Securities Group Inc.

    3,600       16,618  

Denso Corp.

    300       16,409  

Dentsu Group Inc.

    600       20,959  

East Japan Railway Co.

    300       15,662  

Eisai Co. Ltd.

    300       13,738  

ENEOS Holdings Inc.

    4,350       16,828  

Fuji Electric Co. Ltd.

    300       13,550  

FUJIFILM Holdings Corp.

    300       17,137  

GLP J-Reit

    12       15,782  

GMO Payment Gateway Inc.

    300       24,931  

Hakuhodo DY Holdings Inc.

    1,800       18,514  

Hamamatsu Photonics KK

    300       13,632  

Hankyu Hanshin Holdings Inc.

    600       17,404  

Hikari Tsushin Inc.

    300       33,056  

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd.

    900       19,856  

Hitachi Ltd.

    300       15,188  

Hitachi Metals Ltd.(a)

    1,200       18,452  

Honda Motor Co. Ltd.

    600       15,376  

Hoshizaki Corp.

    600       17,899  

Hoya Corp.

    300       30,058  

Hulic Co. Ltd.

    2,100       16,842  

Ibiden Co. Ltd.

    600       17,707  

Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd.

    664       17,267  

Iida Group Holdings Co. Ltd.

    900       14,735  

Inpex Corp.

    1,500       17,193  

Isuzu Motors Ltd.

    1,500       16,453  

Ito En Ltd.

    300       14,136  

ITOCHU Corp.

    600       17,466  

Itochu Techno-Solutions Corp.

    900       24,120  

Japan Airlines Co. Ltd.(a)

    1,200       20,788  

Japan Exchange Group Inc.

    1,500       23,851  

Japan Metropolitan Fund Invest

    24       19,557  

Japan Post Bank Co. Ltd.

    2,100       16,799  
 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Intl Size Factor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Japan Post Holdings Co. Ltd.

    2,400     $     17,280  

Japan Post Insurance Co. Ltd.

    1,200       19,401  

Japan Real Estate Investment Corp.

    3       14,487  

Japan Tobacco Inc.

    900       16,160  

JFE Holdings Inc.

    1,500       16,912  

JSR Corp.

    600       16,619  

Kajima Corp.

    1,800       20,548  

Kakaku.com Inc.

    900       17,628  

Kansai Electric Power Co. Inc. (The)

    1,800       18,250  

Kao Corp.

    400       17,398  

KDDI Corp.

    600       19,237  

Keio Corp.

    600       22,974  

Keisei Electric Railway Co. Ltd.

    600       16,450  

Kikkoman Corp.

    300       17,788  

Kintetsu Group Holdings Co. Ltd.

    600       19,828  

Kirin Holdings Co. Ltd.

    1,200       19,738  

Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    300       19,986  

Kobe Bussan Co. Ltd.

    900       25,655  

Koei Tecmo Holdings Co. Ltd.

    550       19,201  

Koito Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    600       19,723  

Komatsu Ltd.

    900       20,807  

Konami Group Corp.

    300       17,732  

Kose Corp.

    200       17,852  

Kubota Corp.

    900       14,943  

Kurita Water Industries Ltd.

    600       24,336  

Kyocera Corp.

    300       16,677  

Kyowa Kirin Co. Ltd.

    600       14,145  

Lixil Corp.

    900       18,626  

M3 Inc.

    600       20,904  

Makita Corp.

    600       14,663  

Marubeni Corp.

    1,600       14,884  

Mazda Motor Corp.

    2,100       17,702  

McDonald’s Holdings Co. Japan Ltd.

    600       22,521  

MEIJI Holdings Co. Ltd.

    300       15,663  

MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc.

    900       16,189  

MISUMI Group Inc.

    900       22,391  

Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp.

    3,000       16,871  

Mitsubishi Corp.

    600       17,832  

Mitsubishi Electric Corp.

    1,500       15,831  

Mitsubishi Estate Co. Ltd.

    1,200       17,822  

Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc.

    3,600       17,445  

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.

    600       22,280  

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc.

    3,000       16,904  

Mitsui & Co. Ltd.

    900       19,856  

Mitsui Chemicals Inc.

    600       12,639  

Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd.

    900       20,114  

Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd.

    600       16,453  

Mizuho Financial Group Inc.

    1,500       17,890  

MonotaRO Co. Ltd.

    1,200       21,426  

MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings Inc.

    600       19,459  

Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    300       17,523  

NEC Corp.

    300       11,074  

Nexon Co. Ltd.

    900       20,432  

NGK Insulators Ltd.

    1,200       17,551  

Nidec Corp.

    300       20,848  

Nihon M&A Center Holdings Inc.

    1,800       24,088  

Nippon Building Fund Inc.

    3       15,914  

Nippon Express Holdings Inc.

    300       17,927  

Nippon Paint Holdings Co. Ltd.

    2,400       18,346  

Nippon Prologis REIT Inc.

    6       15,603  
Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Nippon Sanso Holdings Corp.

    900     $     15,176  

Nippon Shinyaku Co. Ltd.

    300       18,567  

Nippon Steel Corp.

    1,200       17,856  

Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.

    600       17,139  

Nippon Yusen KK

    300       23,565  

Nissan Chemical Corp.

    300       15,340  

Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.

    4,500       17,113  

Nisshin Seifun Group Inc.

    1,500       18,464  

Nissin Foods Holdings Co. Ltd.

    300       21,728  

Nitori Holdings Co. Ltd.

    300       31,740  

Nitto Denko Corp.

    300       19,319  

Nomura Holdings Inc.

    5,100       19,459  

Nomura Real Estate Holdings Inc.

    600       14,556  

Nomura Real Estate Master Fund Inc.

    15       18,792  

Nomura Research Institute Ltd.

    660       19,829  

NTT Data Corp.

    1,200       18,162  

Obayashi Corp.

    2,700       19,857  

Odakyu Electric Railway Co. Ltd.

    1,200       17,211  

Oji Holdings Corp.

    4,500       18,761  

Olympus Corp.

    900       19,262  

Omron Corp.

    300       16,778  

Ono Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    900       25,307  

Open House Group Co. Ltd.

    300       13,088  

Oracle Corp. Japan

    300       18,710  

ORIX Corp.

    900       16,040  

Osaka Gas Co. Ltd.

    900       16,180  

Otsuka Corp.

    600       18,711  

Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd.

    600       21,434  

Pan Pacific International Holdings Corp.

    1,200       18,685  

Panasonic Holdings Corp.

    1,800       14,861  

Persol Holdings Co. Ltd.

    900       18,632  

Rakuten Group Inc.

    3,000       14,873  

Recruit Holdings Co. Ltd.

    600       22,424  

Renesas Electronics Corp.(a)

    1,800       17,145  

Resona Holdings Inc.

    4,800       18,654  

Ricoh Co. Ltd.

    2,400       19,303  

Rohm Co. Ltd.

    300       22,263  

SBI Holdings Inc/Japan

    900       18,259  

SCSK Corp.

    1,200       21,132  

Secom Co. Ltd.

    300       20,037  

Seiko Epson Corp.

    1,200       18,027  

Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd.

    1,200       16,883  

Sekisui House Ltd.

    900       15,940  

Seven & i Holdings Co. Ltd.

    600       24,456  

SG Holdings Co. Ltd.

    900       17,176  

Sharp Corp./Japan

    2,400       19,318  

Shimadzu Corp.

    600       21,347  

Shimizu Corp.

    3,600       20,407  

Shionogi & Co. Ltd.

    300       15,387  

Shiseido Co. Ltd.

    300       12,340  

Shizuoka Bank Ltd. (The)

    3,000       18,154  

SoftBank Corp.

    1,500       17,343  

SoftBank Group Corp.

    300       12,602  

Sompo Holdings Inc.

    300       13,389  

Sony Group Corp.

    300       25,448  

Square Enix Holdings Co. Ltd.

    300       13,920  

Subaru Corp.

    1,200       20,881  

SUMCO Corp.

    1,500       20,989  

Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd.

    4,200       16,506  

Sumitomo Corp.

    1,200       16,872  
 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Intl Size Factor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.

    1,500     $ 16,723  

Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd.

    400       12,578  

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc.

    600       18,823  

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc.

    600       19,710  

Sumitomo Realty & Development Co. Ltd.

    600       16,568  

Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd.

    600       23,674  

Suzuki Motor Corp.

    600       19,668  

Sysmex Corp.

    300       21,004  

T&D Holdings Inc.

    1,800       20,373  

Taisei Corp.

    600       19,144  

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    651       19,100  

TDK Corp.

    600       18,897  

Terumo Corp.

    600       20,486  

TIS Inc.

    900       25,519  

Tobu Railway Co. Ltd.

    900       21,370  

Toho Co. Ltd./Tokyo.

    600       23,826  

Tokio Marine Holdings Inc.

    300       17,562  

Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings Inc.(a)

    4,500       17,709  

Tokyo Gas Co. Ltd.

    900       17,677  

Tokyu Corp.

    1,500       18,392  

Toppan Inc.

    900       15,314  

Toray Industries Inc.

    3,600       19,718  

Toshiba Corp.

    300       12,170  

Tosoh Corp.

    1,500       19,553  

TOTO Ltd.

    600       20,437  

Toyota Industries Corp.

    300       18,267  

Toyota Motor Corp.

    900       14,608  

Toyota Tsusho Corp.

    300       10,239  

Trend Micro Inc/Japan

    300       17,434  

Unicharm Corp.

    600       21,733  

USS Co. Ltd.

    900       17,660  

Welcia Holdings Co. Ltd.

    600       13,401  

West Japan Railway Co.

    600       22,038  

Yakult Honsha Co. Ltd.

    300       18,270  

Yamaha Corp.

    400       17,062  

Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd.

    900       17,385  

Yamato Holdings Co. Ltd.

    900       15,749  

Yaskawa Electric Corp.

    600       21,014  

Yokogawa Electric Corp.

    1,200       21,280  

Z Holdings Corp.

    5,400       19,085  

ZOZO Inc.

    900       19,442  
   

 

 

 
          4,120,542  
Netherlands — 3.1%            

ABN AMRO Bank NV, CVA(b)

    1,476       15,052  

Adyen NV(a)(b)

    12       21,585  

Aegon NV

    3,717       16,326  

AerCap Holdings NV(a)

    387       17,361  

Akzo Nobel NV

    177       11,912  

Argenx SE(a)

    54       19,726  

ASM International NV

    69       21,195  

ASML Holding NV

    30       17,243  

Davide Campari-Milano NV

    1,539       17,086  

Euronext NV(b)

    204       16,622  

EXOR NV

    219       15,403  

Heineken Holding NV

    192       15,171  

Heineken NV

    153       15,084  

IMCD NV

    114       18,257  

ING Groep NV

    1,479       14,367  

JDE Peet’s NV

    615       17,836  

Just Eat Takeaway.com NV(a)(b)

    1,017       18,641  
Security   Shares     Value  
Netherlands (continued)            

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV

    519     $ 14,293  

Koninklijke DSM NV

    90       14,413  

Koninklijke KPN NV

    4,924       16,244  

Koninklijke Philips NV

    717       14,839  

NN Group NV

    369       17,314  

OCI NV

    414       14,373  

Prosus NV, Class N

    390       25,442  

Randstad NV

    294       14,860  

Universal Music Group NV

    768       17,385  

Wolters Kluwer NV

    183       19,874  
   

 

 

 
      457,904  
New Zealand — 0.7%            

Auckland International Airport Ltd.(a)

    3,159       14,834  

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp. Ltd.

    1,044       13,961  

Mercury NZ Ltd.

    5,154       19,713  

Meridian Energy Ltd.

    6,582       20,656  

Spark New Zealand Ltd.

    6,342       20,393  

Xero Ltd.(a)

    282       18,578  
   

 

 

 
      108,135  
Norway — 1.5%            

Adevinta ASA(a)

    3,003       22,836  

Aker BP ASA

    821       28,527  

DNB Bank ASA

    888       17,516  

Equinor ASA

    463       17,827  

Gjensidige Forsikring ASA

    873       18,259  

Kongsberg Gruppen ASA

    375       13,818  

Mowi ASA

    702       16,199  

Norsk Hydro ASA

    2,301       15,590  

Orkla ASA

    2,347       20,260  

Salmar ASA

    246       17,621  

Telenor ASA

    1,167       14,172  

Yara International ASA

    366       15,598  
   

 

 

 
          218,223  
Portugal — 0.4%            

EDP - Energias de Portugal SA

    3,400       17,200  

Galp Energia SGPS SA

    1,540       16,256  

Jeronimo Martins SGPS SA

    894       20,693  
   

 

 

 
      54,149  
Singapore — 2.3%            

Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust

    9,007       19,387  

CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust

    10,849       17,139  

Capitaland Investment Ltd/Singapore

    6,300       17,926  

City Developments Ltd.

    3,300       18,540  

DBS Group Holdings Ltd.

    600       13,691  

Genting Singapore Ltd.

    35,700       20,850  

Grab Holdings Ltd., Class A(a)

    5,514       16,266  

Keppel Corp. Ltd.

    3,600       17,986  

Mapletree Commercial Trust

    13,800       19,009  

Mapletree Logistics Trust

    15,090       19,259  

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd.

    2,100       17,797  

Sea Ltd., ADR(a)

    162       12,364  

Singapore Airlines Ltd.(a)

    4,500       17,803  

Singapore Exchange Ltd.

    1,700       12,187  

Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd.

    6,600       19,244  

Singapore Telecommunications Ltd.

    8,400       15,885  

United Overseas Bank Ltd.

    900       17,956  

UOL Group Ltd.

    3,600       19,451  

Venture Corp. Ltd.

    1,500       19,110  
 

 

S C H E D U L E   O F   I N V E S T M E N T S

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Intl Size Factor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Singapore (continued)            

Wilmar International Ltd.

    5,700     $ 16,609  
   

 

 

 
          348,459  
Spain — 2.2%            

Acciona SA

    90       18,519  

ACS Actividades de Construccion y Servicios SA

    819       19,687  

Aena SME SA(a)(b)

    123       15,558  

Amadeus IT Group SA(a)

    288       16,793  

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA

    3,246       14,710  

Banco Santander SA

    5,952       14,891  

CaixaBank SA

    5,086       15,272  

Cellnex Telecom SA(b)

    396       17,713  

EDP Renovaveis SA

    811       21,094  

Enagas SA

    290       5,724  

Endesa SA

    930       17,046  

Ferrovial SA

    772       20,673  

Grifols SA(c)

    828       12,082  

Iberdrola SA

    1,414       15,099  

Iberdrola SA, NVS

    39       419  

Industria de Diseno Textil SA

    786       19,090  

Naturgy Energy Group SA

    786       23,055  

Red Electrica Corp. SA

    383       7,530  

Repsol SA

    1,105       13,766  

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy SA(a)

    1,050       19,319  

Telefonica SA

    3,484       15,552  
   

 

 

 
      323,592  
Sweden — 4.6%            

Alfa Laval AB

    729       21,798  

Assa Abloy AB, Class B

    825       19,491  

Atlas Copco AB, Class A

    792       9,258  

Atlas Copco AB, Class B

    1,200       12,465  

Boliden AB

    444       14,838  

Electrolux AB, Class B

    1,296       18,693  

Embracer Group AB(a)

    2,232       17,009  

Epiroc AB, Class A

    678       11,988  

Epiroc AB, Class B

    306       4,860  

EQT AB

    699       18,973  

Essity AB, Class B

    561       14,280  

Evolution AB(b)

    180       17,466  

Fastighets AB Balder, Class B(a)

    2,410       15,395  

Getinge AB, Class B

    573       12,930  

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB, Class B

    1,356       17,349  

Hexagon AB, Class B

    1,803       21,229  

Holmen AB, Class B

    243       9,985  

Husqvarna AB, Class B

    2,160       17,215  

Industrivarden AB, Class A

    291       7,593  

Industrivarden AB, Class C

    357       9,211  

Indutrade AB

    819       19,249  

Investment AB Latour, Class B

    741       18,437  

Investor AB, Class A

    339       6,970  

Investor AB, Class B

    600       11,197  

Kinnevik AB, Class B(a)

    1,059       19,075  

L E Lundbergforetagen AB, Class B

    303       14,380  

Lifco AB, Class B

    807       15,709  

Nibe Industrier AB, Class B

    2,127       21,428  

Sagax AB, Class B

    642       16,546  

Sandvik AB

    870       16,031  

Securitas AB, Class B

    1,359       13,743  

Sinch AB(a)(b)

    4,008       10,162  

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB, Class A

    1,386       15,015  
Security   Shares     Value  
Sweden (continued)            

Skanska AB, Class B

    1,002     $ 17,094  

SKF AB, Class B

    957       16,106  

Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA, Class B

    1,092       15,965  

Svenska Handelsbanken AB, Class A

    1,611       14,486  

Swedbank AB, Class A

    1,083       15,000  

Swedish Match AB

    1,683       17,619  

Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB(a)

    795       17,459  

Tele2 AB, Class B

    1,338       15,285  

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Class B

    2,250       17,114  

Telia Co. AB

    3,874       14,312  

Volvo AB, Class B

    792       14,220  

Volvo Car AB, Class B(a)(c)

    1,986       14,787  
   

 

 

 
          679,415  
Switzerland — 4.6%            

ABB Ltd., Registered

    522       15,869  

Adecco Group AG, Registered

    471       16,592  

Alcon Inc.

    228       17,944  

Bachem Holding AG, Class A

    240       16,184  

Baloise Holding AG, Registered

    106       16,889  

Barry Callebaut AG, Registered

    9       19,941  

Cie. Financiere Richemont SA, Class A, Registered

    147       17,725  

Clariant AG, Registered

    954       17,874  

Coca-Cola HBC AG, Class DI

    771       18,976  

Credit Suisse Group AG, Registered

    2,553       14,850  

EMS-Chemie Holding AG, Registered

    21       16,676  

Geberit AG, Registered

    42       22,120  

Givaudan SA, Registered

    6       20,973  

Holcim AG

    402       18,849  

Julius Baer Group Ltd.

    365       18,874  

Kuehne + Nagel International AG, Registered

    60       16,159  

Logitech International SA, Registered

    324       18,229  

Lonza Group AG, Registered

    30       18,233  

Nestle SA, Registered

    130       15,929  

Novartis AG, Registered

    175       15,038  

Partners Group Holding AG

    18       19,651  

Roche Holding AG, NVS

    48       15,936  

Schindler Holding AG, Participation Certificates, NVS

    54       10,555  

Schindler Holding AG, Registered

    18       3,418  

SGS SA, Registered

    6       14,643  

Siemens Energy AG(a)

    1,068       17,747  

Sika AG, Registered

    75       18,532  

Sonova Holding AG, Registered

    51       18,369  

STMicroelectronics NV

    585       22,138  

Straumann Holding AG

    135       18,259  

Swatch Group AG (The), Bearer

    54       14,376  

Swatch Group AG (The), Registered

    78       3,895  

Swiss Life Holding AG, Registered

    33       17,481  

Swiss Prime Site AG, Registered

    186       16,938  

Swiss Re AG

    216       16,208  

Swisscom AG, Registered

    33       17,841  

Temenos AG, Registered

    174       13,811  

UBS Group AG, Registered

    909       14,853  

VAT Group AG(b)

    69       20,091  

Vifor Pharma AG(a)

    100       17,471  

Zurich Insurance Group AG

    36       15,715  
   

 

 

 
      681,852  
United Kingdom — 9.2%            

3i Group PLC

    1,150       17,868  

abrdn PLC

    4,132       8,377  

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Intl Size Factor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
United Kingdom (continued)            

Admiral Group PLC

    615     $ 14,374  

Anglo American PLC

    376       13,590  

Antofagasta PLC

    984       14,001  

Ashtead Group PLC

    375       21,107  

Associated British Foods PLC

    732       14,951  

AstraZeneca PLC

    144       18,942  

Auto Trader Group PLC(b)

    2,502       19,289  

AVEVA Group PLC

    738       21,351  

Aviva PLC

    2,773       13,429  

BAE Systems PLC

    1,792       16,843  

Barclays PLC

    7,794       14,930  

Barratt Developments PLC

    3,393       20,805  

Berkeley Group Holdings PLC

    342       17,724  

BP PLC

    2,817       13,787  

British American Tobacco PLC

    372       14,576  

British Land Co. PLC (The)

    2,991       17,984  

BT Group PLC

    7,737       15,275  

Bunzl PLC

    489       18,353  

Burberry Group PLC

    846       18,598  

CNH Industrial NV

    1,098       14,145  

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC

    351       18,996  

Compass Group PLC

    954       22,358  

Croda International PLC

    228       20,851  

DCC PLC

    228       14,886  

Diageo PLC

    351       16,628  

Entain PLC(a)

    1,044       15,363  

Experian PLC

    444       15,545  

Ferguson PLC

    132       16,605  

GSK PLC

    628       13,194  

Haleon PLC(a)

    786       2,793  

Halma PLC

    759       21,376  

Hargreaves Lansdown PLC

    1,851       19,163  

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC

    669       14,141  

HSBC Holdings PLC

    2,604       16,311  

Imperial Brands PLC

    819       17,982  

Informa PLC(a)

    2,571       18,698  

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC

    300       17,783  

Intertek Group PLC

    297       15,873  

J Sainsbury PLC

    4,836       13,045  

JD Sports Fashion PLC

    14,289       22,696  

Johnson Matthey PLC

    624       16,314  

Kingfisher PLC

    5,244       16,591  

Land Securities Group PLC

    2,115       18,900  

Legal & General Group PLC

    3,326       10,622  

Lloyds Banking Group PLC

    28,929       16,017  

London Stock Exchange Group PLC

    192       18,738  

M&G PLC

    6,930       18,064  

Melrose Industries PLC

    13,062       25,712  

Mondi PLC

    843       15,998  

National Grid PLC

    1,081       14,885  

NatWest Group PLC

    6,216       18,880  

Next PLC

    180       14,985  

Ocado Group PLC(a)

    2,028           20,848  

Pearson PLC

    1,911       17,687  

Persimmon PLC

    759       17,507  

Phoenix Group Holdings PLC

    2,088       16,451  

Prudential PLC

    1,350       16,651  

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC

    228       18,494  

RELX PLC

    594       17,588  

Rentokil Initial PLC

    2,655       17,531  
Security   Shares     Value  
United Kingdom (continued)            

Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC(a)

    16,575     $ 18,116  

Sage Group PLC (The)

    1,977       17,038  

Schroders PLC

    502       18,208  

Segro PLC

    1,212       16,214  

Severn Trent PLC

    525       18,875  

Shell PLC

    531       14,165  

Smith & Nephew PLC

    1,017       13,039  

Smiths Group PLC

    1,074       20,269  

Spirax-Sarco Engineering PLC

    144       21,011  

SSE PLC

    711       15,356  

St. James’s Place PLC

    1,171       17,590  

Standard Chartered PLC

    2,295       15,819  

Taylor Wimpey PLC

    12,741       19,831  

Tesco PLC

    4,881       15,654  

Unilever PLC

    378       18,410  

United Utilities Group PLC

    1,452       19,292  

Vodafone Group PLC

    11,040       16,269  

Whitbread PLC

    510       16,233  

WPP PLC

    1,257       13,566  
   

 

 

 
      1,368,004  
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks — 99.2%
(Cost: $16,673,841)

      14,703,361  
   

 

 

 

Preferred Stocks

   
Germany — 0.4%            

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, Preference Shares, NVS

    30       2,278  

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Preference Shares, NVS

    144       9,199  

Porsche Automobil Holding SE, Preference Shares, NVS

    243       17,589  

Sartorius AG, Preference Shares, NVS

    45       20,128  

Volkswagen AG, Preference Shares, NVS

    90       12,725  
   

 

 

 
      61,919  
   

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks — 0.4%
(Cost: $75,559)

 

    61,919  
   

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments — 99.6%
(Cost: $16,749,400)

 

    14,765,280  
   

 

 

 

Short-Term Securities

   
Money Market Funds — 0.8%            

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares, 1.93%(d)(e)(f)

    115,989       115,977  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Securities — 0.8%
(Cost: $115,973)

 

    115,977  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities — 100.4%
(Cost: $16,865,373)

 

    14,881,257  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.4)%

      (62,190
   

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

    $   14,819,067  
   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Non-income producing security.

(b) 

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

(c) 

All or a portion of this security is on loan.

(d) 

Affiliate of the Fund.

(e) 

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

(f) 

All or a portion of this security was purchased with the cash collateral from loaned securities.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Intl Size Factor ETF

 

Affiliates

Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended July 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

 

 
Affiliated Issuer    Value at
07/31/21
     Purchases
at Cost
     Proceeds
from Sale
     Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
     Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
     Value at
07/31/22
     Shares
Held at
07/31/22
     Income      Capital
Gain
Distributions
from
Underlying
Funds
 

 

 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares

   $ 36,183      $ 79,856 (a)     $      $ (66    $ 4      $ 115,977        115,989      $ 2,179 (b)     $  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares(c)

                   0 (a)                                    9         
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

 
            $ (66    $ 4      $ 115,977         $ 2,188      $  
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Represents net amount purchased (sold).

 
  (b) 

All or a portion represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.

 
  (c) 

As of period end, the entity is no longer held.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Futures Contracts

 

 

 
Description    Number of
Contracts
     Expiration
Date
     Notional
Amount
(000)
     Value/
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

 

 

Long Contracts

           

Mini TOPIX Index

     1        09/08/22      $ 15      $ (19

Euro STOXX 50 Index

     1        09/16/22        38        2,287  
           

 

 

 
            $ 2,268  
           

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

 

 
     Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
     Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Interest
Rate
Contracts
     Other
Contracts
     Total  

 

 

Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments

                    

Futures contracts

                    

Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(a)

   $      $      $ 2,287      $      $      $      $ 2,287  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities — Derivative Financial Instruments

                    

Futures contracts

                    

Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts(a)

   $      $      $ 19      $      $      $      $ 19  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a)

Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss).

 

For the period ended July 31, 2022, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

 

 
     Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
     Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Interest
Rate
Contracts
     Other
Contracts
     Total  

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from

                    

Futures contracts

   $      $      $ (2,778    $      $      $      $ (2,778
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on

                    

Futures contracts

   $      $      $ 2,521      $      $      $      $ 2,521  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Intl Size Factor ETF

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure (continued)

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

 

 

Futures contracts

  

Average notional value of contracts — long

   $ 74,084      

 

 

For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.

 

 

 
     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

 

 

Investments

                 

Assets

                 

Common Stocks

   $ 1,708,281        $ 12,995,080        $        $ 14,703,361  

Preferred Stocks

              61,919                   61,919  

Money Market Funds

     115,977                            115,977  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $   1,824,258        $ 13,056,999        $        $ 14,881,257  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments(a)

                 

Assets

                 

Futures Contracts

   $        $ 2,287        $        $ 2,287  

Liabilities

                 

Futures Contracts

              (19                 (19
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $        $ 2,268        $         —        $ 2,268  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts. Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Intl Value Factor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Common Stocks

   
Australia — 4.6%            

Aurizon Holdings Ltd.

    337,761     $ 955,963  

BHP Group Ltd.

    536,700       14,686,987  

BlueScope Steel Ltd.

    123,441       1,449,985  

Dexus

    177,763       1,194,568  

Fortescue Metals Group Ltd.

    320,020       4,118,196  

Glencore PLC

    2,024,478       11,474,132  

Lendlease Corp. Ltd.

    93,582       677,968  

Origin Energy Ltd.

    417,086       1,751,079  

Rio Tinto Ltd.

    61,563       4,265,365  

Rio Tinto PLC

    229,061       13,828,293  

Santos Ltd.

    258,930       1,346,016  

Sonic Healthcare Ltd.

    69,334       1,669,668  

South32 Ltd.

    1,039,543       2,833,393  

Stockland

    637,737       1,728,067  

Vicinity Centres

    635,498       929,857  

Woodside Energy Group Ltd.

    97,036       2,191,119  
   

 

 

 
          65,100,656  
Austria — 0.2%            

Erste Group Bank AG

    59,931       1,519,411  

OMV AG

    27,656       1,177,867  

voestalpine AG

    32,032       721,253  
   

 

 

 
      3,418,531  
Belgium — 0.9%            

Ageas SA/NV

    19,099       833,581  

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV

    145,399       7,788,704  

Proximus SADP

    23,046       319,348  

Sofina SA

    4,185       980,082  

Solvay SA

    10,102       887,288  

UCB SA

    20,411       1,594,890  
   

 

 

 
      12,403,893  
Canada — 3.1%            

AltaGas Ltd.

    72,597       1,617,424  

Bausch Health Companies Inc.(a)

    121,570       560,121  

Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd., Class A, NVS

    8,214       1,055,238  

CGI Inc.(a)

    41,937       3,595,863  

Empire Co. Ltd., Class A, NVS

    39,251       1,191,124  

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd.

    4,461       2,403,028  

George Weston Ltd.

    13,760       1,642,324  

iA Financial Corp. Inc.

    15,776       868,047  

Kinross Gold Corp.

    236,448       810,594  

Loblaw Companies Ltd.

    29,062       2,645,549  

Lundin Mining Corp.

    114,863       647,621  

Magna International Inc.

    49,168       3,139,641  

Manulife Financial Corp.

    374,903       6,862,460  

Metro Inc.

    39,503       2,187,465  

Open Text Corp.

    83,877       3,430,930  

Power Corp. of Canada

    75,557       2,053,324  

Saputo Inc.

    35,662       880,863  

Teck Resources Ltd., Class B

    133,890       3,936,557  

Tourmaline Oil Corp.

    24,295       1,522,149  

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.

    23,595       2,209,054  
   

 

 

 
      43,259,376  
Denmark — 0.9%            

AP Moller - Maersk A/S, Class A

    1,338       3,584,469  

AP Moller - Maersk A/S, Class B, NVS

    2,392       6,530,957  

Danske Bank A/S

    189,191       2,645,703  
   

 

 

 
      12,761,129  
Security   Shares     Value  
Finland — 0.9%            

Fortum OYJ

    99,671     $ 1,118,736  

Nokia OYJ

    2,118,184       11,032,731  
   

 

 

 
      12,151,467  
France — 10.8%            

Alstom SA

    48,552       1,153,872  

ArcelorMittal SA

    278,692       6,876,428  

AXA SA

    287,781       6,631,196  

BNP Paribas SA

    301,244       14,232,962  

Bollore SE

    118,954       600,582  

Bouygues SA

    60,251       1,821,372  

Capgemini SE

    30,486       5,814,803  

Carrefour SA

    229,392       3,909,308  

Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin SCA

    113,491       3,175,996  

Cie. de Saint-Gobain

    126,368       5,892,517  

Credit Agricole SA

    347,124       3,198,341  

Danone SA

    102,541       5,654,024  

Dassault Aviation SA

    4,620       660,765  

Eiffage SA(b)

    18,666       1,751,598  

Electricite de France SA

    286,335       3,477,324  

Engie SA

    766,665       9,485,438  

Ipsen SA

    8,575       867,423  

Orange SA

    438,510       4,480,884  

Publicis Groupe SA

    38,007       2,022,555  

Renault SA(a)

    90,229       2,667,564  

Sanofi

    263,183       26,153,421  

Societe Generale SA

    337,247       7,556,488  

Thales SA

    14,757       1,835,175  

TotalEnergies SE

    406,171       20,746,140  

Valeo

    31,763       682,270  

Vinci SA

    75,156       7,204,360  

Vivendi SE

    103,700       984,459  

Worldline SA/France(a)(c)

    48,379       2,135,358  
   

 

 

 
          151,672,623  
Germany — 7.0%            

Aroundtown SA(b)

    91,699       294,082  

BASF SE

    81,590       3,636,072  

Bayer AG, Registered

    318,315       18,567,389  

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

    108,493       8,865,324  

Commerzbank AG(a)

    418,461       2,866,930  

Continental AG

    19,949       1,421,190  

Covestro AG(c)

    36,708       1,237,991  

Daimler Truck Holding AG(a)

    103,044       2,815,673  

Deutsche Bank AG, Registered

    797,477       6,975,493  

Deutsche Telekom AG, Registered

    403,260       7,661,527  

Evonik Industries AG

    24,912       531,365  

Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA

    50,006       1,853,896  

Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA

    141,358       3,617,204  

HeidelbergCement AG

    40,477       2,061,777  

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

    24,104       1,519,873  

KION Group AG

    6,447       294,064  

Mercedes-Benz Group AG

    212,440       12,528,433  

Merck KGaA

    15,859       3,020,515  

RWE AG

    123,792       5,092,548  

Siemens AG, Registered

    97,834       10,912,792  

Uniper SE(b)

    32,786       219,056  

United Internet AG, Registered

    14,083       370,963  

Volkswagen AG

    9,535       1,888,574  
   

 

 

 
      98,252,731  
 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Intl Value Factor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Hong Kong — 2.6%            

BOC Hong Kong Holdings Ltd.

    446,500     $ 1,615,131  

CK Asset Holdings Ltd.

    1,089,000       7,709,823  

CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd.

    1,475,000       9,784,083  

CK Infrastructure Holdings Ltd.

    163,500       1,025,271  

Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd.

    214,700       1,116,023  

Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd.

    73,900       3,903,089  

New World Development Co. Ltd.

    228,000       762,409  

Sino Land Co. Ltd.

    1,344,000       1,996,965  

SITC International Holdings Co. Ltd.

    230,000       783,133  

Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd.

    243,500       2,906,691  

Swire Pacific Ltd., Class A

    134,500       765,994  

WH Group Ltd.(c)

    4,564,500       3,456,864  

Xinyi Glass Holdings Ltd.(b)

    368,000       725,819  
   

 

 

 
      36,551,295  
Israel — 0.9%            

Bank Hapoalim BM

    169,359       1,578,426  

Bank Leumi Le-Israel BM

    180,280       1,752,972  

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.(a)

    17,006       2,118,948  

Isracard Ltd.

    2       6  

Israel Discount Bank Ltd., Class A

    162,114       921,757  

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., ADR(a)(b)

    542,347       5,087,215  

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.

    23,027       1,147,205  
   

 

 

 
          12,606,529  
Italy — 3.1%            

Enel SpA

    1,698,280       8,561,478  

Eni SpA

    362,468       4,357,075  

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA

    3,438,548       6,106,202  

Mediobanca Banca di Credito Finanziario SpA

    109,261       937,100  

Nexi SpA(a)(c)

    83,960       762,528  

Stellantis NV

    973,574       13,980,768  

Telecom Italia SpA/Milano(a)(b)

    3,566,202       791,196  

UniCredit SpA

    875,000       8,653,475  
   

 

 

 
      44,149,822  
Japan — 34.2%            

AGC Inc.

    61,900       2,256,455  

Aisin Corp.

    51,200       1,520,567  

Asahi Group Holdings Ltd.

    121,700       4,231,064  

Asahi Kasei Corp.

    230,000       1,845,153  

Astellas Pharma Inc.

    351,900       5,511,241  

Bridgestone Corp.

    96,800       3,775,767  

Brother Industries Ltd.

    138,300       2,590,557  

Canon Inc.

    484,600       11,464,579  

Central Japan Railway Co.

    33,200       3,887,616  

Chiba Bank Ltd. (The)

    139,400       773,232  

Chubu Electric Power Co. Inc.

    379,000       4,042,949  

Concordia Financial Group Ltd.

    310,600       1,056,660  

Dai Nippon Printing Co. Ltd.

    69,100       1,524,852  

Dai-ichi Life Holdings Inc.

    122,300       2,127,394  

Daito Trust Construction Co. Ltd.

    34,900       3,308,609  

Daiwa House Industry Co. Ltd.

    295,200       7,293,822  

Daiwa House REIT Investment Corp.

    338       813,497  

Daiwa Securities Group Inc.

    262,500       1,211,759  

Denso Corp.

    57,000       3,117,619  

Dentsu Group Inc.

    28,100       981,577  

ENEOS Holdings Inc.

    725,000       2,804,592  

Fuji Electric Co. Ltd.

    20,900       943,967  

FUJIFILM Holdings Corp.

    153,500       8,768,230  

Fujitsu Ltd.

    61,500       8,244,834  

Hankyu Hanshin Holdings Inc.

    41,200       1,195,077  
Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Hirose Electric Co. Ltd.

    7,100     $ 1,020,025  

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd.

    22,500       496,392  

Hitachi Ltd.

    276,300           13,988,529  

Honda Motor Co. Ltd.

    502,100       12,867,406  

Hulic Co. Ltd.

    174,800       1,401,912  

Ibiden Co. Ltd.

    22,400       661,059  

Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd.

    34,500       897,166  

Iida Group Holdings Co. Ltd.

    51,800       848,091  

Inpex Corp.

    246,100       2,820,742  

Isuzu Motors Ltd.

    137,000       1,502,698  

ITOCHU Corp.

    363,100       10,569,718  

Japan Post Bank Co. Ltd.(b)

    153,400       1,227,148  

Japan Post Holdings Co. Ltd.

    950,900       6,846,319  

Japan Post Insurance Co. Ltd.

    54,500       881,148  

Japan Tobacco Inc.

    407,700       7,320,503  

JFE Holdings Inc.

    201,200       2,268,499  

Kajima Corp.

    180,100       2,055,968  

Kansai Electric Power Co. Inc. (The)

    369,000       3,741,191  

KDDI Corp.

    233,400       7,483,345  

Kirin Holdings Co. Ltd.

    190,000       3,125,186  

Koito Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    12,400       407,609  

Komatsu Ltd.

    184,000       4,253,780  

Kubota Corp.

    155,000       2,573,518  

Kurita Water Industries Ltd.

    12,300       498,882  

Kyocera Corp.

    150,000       8,338,330  

Lixil Corp.

    61,100       1,264,479  

Marubeni Corp.

    673,400       6,264,146  

Mazda Motor Corp.

    182,200       1,535,868  

MEIJI Holdings Co. Ltd.

    29,500       1,540,195  

MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc.

    59,700       1,073,891  

Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp.

    299,300       1,683,121  

Mitsubishi Corp.

    445,900       13,251,826  

Mitsubishi Electric Corp.

    455,200       4,804,284  

Mitsubishi Estate Co. Ltd.

    242,600       3,603,000  

Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc.

    149,900       726,401  

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.

    86,800       3,223,098  

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc.

    3,495,600       19,695,929  

Mitsui & Co. Ltd.

    575,100       12,688,007  

Mitsui Chemicals Inc.

    48,700       1,025,828  

Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd.

    88,100       2,415,782  

Mizuho Financial Group Inc.

    880,670       10,503,199  

MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings Inc.

    52,300       1,696,159  

Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    111,200       6,495,269  

NEC Corp.

    110,900       4,093,810  

NGK Insulators Ltd.

    73,000       1,067,714  

Nippon Building Fund Inc.

    259       1,373,929  

Nippon Express Holdings Inc.

    21,700       1,296,692  

Nippon Steel Corp.

    287,900       4,284,018  

Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.

    220,400       6,295,796  

Nippon Yusen KK

    82,000       6,441,208  

Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.

    653,800       2,486,310  

Nisshin Seifun Group Inc.

    43,700       537,923  

Nomura Holdings Inc.

    872,700       3,329,797  

NTT Data Corp.

    144,700       2,190,034  

Obayashi Corp.

    259,500       1,908,476  

Oji Holdings Corp.

    214,100       892,616  

Ono Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    62,900       1,768,679  

ORIX Corp.

    225,000       4,009,909  

Osaka Gas Co. Ltd.

    148,700       2,673,343  

Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd.

    99,900       3,568,723  
 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Intl Value Factor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Panasonic Holdings Corp.

    408,900     $ 3,375,934  

Renesas Electronics Corp.(a)

    357,500       3,405,133  

Resona Holdings Inc.

    687,600       2,672,183  

Ricoh Co. Ltd.

    401,700       3,230,897  

Rohm Co. Ltd.

    33,200       2,463,792  

SBI Holdings Inc/Japan

    30,400       616,738  

SCSK Corp.

    32,600       574,094  

Secom Co. Ltd.

    26,700       1,783,295  

Seiko Epson Corp.

    151,900       2,281,944  

Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd.

    60,200       846,982  

Sekisui House Ltd.

    126,800       2,245,805  

Seven & i Holdings Co. Ltd.

    195,700       7,976,773  

Shimizu Corp.

    215,000       1,218,758  

Shionogi & Co. Ltd.

    44,000       2,256,824  

Shizuoka Bank Ltd. (The)

    130,200       787,894  

SoftBank Group Corp.

    234,800       9,863,191  

Subaru Corp.

    154,500       2,688,440  

SUMCO Corp.

    127,300       1,781,273  

Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd.

    374,000       1,469,794  

Sumitomo Corp.

    447,300       6,289,016  

Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.

    186,900       2,083,708  

Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd.

    43,400       1,364,661  

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc.

    460,300       14,440,573  

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc.

    96,600       3,173,237  

Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd.

    27,000       1,065,351  

Suzuki Motor Corp.

    68,500       2,245,384  

T&D Holdings Inc.

    64,600       731,145  

Taisei Corp.

    65,900       2,102,658  

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    371,100       10,888,145  

TDK Corp.

    165,800       5,221,812  

TIS Inc.

    52,800       1,497,098  

Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings Inc.(a)

    1,209,700       4,760,610  

Tokyo Gas Co. Ltd.

    128,300       2,519,928  

Toppan Inc.

    98,100       1,669,216  

Toray Industries Inc.

    273,400       1,497,504  

Toshiba Corp.

    63,600       2,580,094  

Tosoh Corp.

    72,800       948,962  

Toyota Industries Corp.

    40,200       2,447,756  

Toyota Motor Corp.

    1,983,000       32,186,120  

Toyota Tsusho Corp.

    68,400       2,334,454  

Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd.

    64,800       1,251,750  

Yamato Holdings Co. Ltd.

    34,800       608,965  

Yokogawa Electric Corp.

    55,900       991,290  
   

 

 

 
          481,535,473  
Netherlands — 2.2%            

ABN AMRO Bank NV, CVA(c)

    92,440       942,693  

Aegon NV

    724,910       3,183,953  

AerCap Holdings NV(a)

    21,454       962,427  

EXOR NV

    19,115       1,344,404  

ING Groep NV

    820,486       7,970,057  

JDE Peet’s NV

    22,195       643,708  

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV

    298,795       8,228,433  

Koninklijke Philips NV

    116,320       2,407,388  

NN Group NV

    94,679       4,442,565  

OCI NV

    9,722       337,515  

Randstad NV

    22,296       1,126,906  
   

 

 

 
      31,590,049  
Norway — 0.5%            

Adevinta ASA(a)

    20,700       157,410  
Security   Shares     Value  
Norway (continued)            

Equinor ASA

    89,803     $ 3,457,764  

Norsk Hydro ASA

    224,260       1,519,413  

Orkla ASA

    125,645       1,084,602  

Yara International ASA

    21,536       917,807  
   

 

 

 
      7,136,996  
Singapore — 0.6%            

Capitaland Investment Ltd/Singapore

    332,400       945,787  

City Developments Ltd.

    38,700       217,426  

Keppel Corp. Ltd.

    351,100       1,754,160  

Singapore Telecommunications Ltd.

    909,900       1,720,687  

UOL Group Ltd.

    78,200       422,505  

Venture Corp. Ltd.

    91,800       1,169,552  

Wilmar International Ltd.

    680,000       1,981,456  
   

 

 

 
      8,211,573  
Spain — 2.3%            

ACS Actividades de Construccion y Servicios SA

    62,873       1,511,319  

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA

    1,429,082       6,476,127  

Banco Santander SA

    5,166,181       12,925,115  

CaixaBank SA

    955,030       2,867,701  

Grifols SA

    29,030       423,595  

Repsol SA

    291,272       3,628,741  

Telefonica SA

    955,232       4,263,860  
   

 

 

 
          32,096,458  
Sweden — 1.4%            

Boliden AB

    36,797       1,229,714  

Electrolux AB, Class B

    24,860       358,576  

Investor AB, Class A

    173,908       3,575,596  

Securitas AB, Class B

    52,283       528,702  

Sinch AB(a)(c)

    62,588       158,685  

Skanska AB, Class B

    59,157       1,009,216  

SKF AB, Class B

    69,687       1,172,793  

Swedbank AB, Class A

    99,883       1,383,395  

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Class B

    768,654       5,846,569  

Telia Co. AB

    229,870       849,220  

Volvo AB, Class B

    223,713       4,016,548  
   

 

 

 
      20,129,014  
Switzerland — 5.7%            

Adecco Group AG, Registered

    31,813       1,120,677  

Coca-Cola HBC AG, Class DI

    19,329       475,718  

Credit Suisse Group AG, Registered

    889,631       5,174,597  

Holcim AG

    84,617       3,967,576  

Novartis AG, Registered

    399,994       34,371,336  

Roche Holding AG, NVS

    69,627       23,116,478  

Siemens Energy AG(a)

    74,354       1,235,577  

STMicroelectronics NV

    62,779       2,375,779  

Swatch Group AG (The), Registered

    7,612       380,133  

UBS Group AG, Registered

    484,447       7,916,020  
   

 

 

 
      80,133,891  
United Kingdom — 16.5%            

3i Group PLC

    192,640       2,993,192  

Anglo American PLC

    267,667       9,674,783  

Associated British Foods PLC

    104,541       2,135,288  

AVEVA Group PLC

    12,213       353,328  

Aviva PLC

    571,211       2,766,274  

BAE Systems PLC

    498,454       4,684,839  

Barclays PLC

    6,183,030       11,843,981  

Barratt Developments PLC

    252,863       1,550,479  

Berkeley Group Holdings PLC

    16,484       854,258  

BP PLC

    2,945,286       14,414,995  
 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Intl Value Factor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

United Kingdom (continued)

   

British American Tobacco PLC

    1,076,898     $ 42,196,775  

BT Group PLC

    1,834,063       3,621,032  

CNH Industrial NV

    164,915       2,124,543  

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC

    34,128       1,847,007  

DCC PLC

    15,829       1,033,464  

GSK PLC

    581,373       12,214,765  

Haleon PLC(a)

    726,717       2,582,418  

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC

    20,230       427,602  

HSBC Holdings PLC

    3,464,491       21,701,422  

Imperial Brands PLC

    433,463       9,517,257  

Informa PLC(a)

    145,318       1,056,846  

J Sainsbury PLC

    911,643       2,459,221  

Kingfisher PLC

    483,652       1,530,212  

Lloyds Banking Group PLC

    16,961,771       9,391,022  

M&G PLC

    392,554       1,023,271  

Melrose Industries PLC

    1,073,273       2,112,694  

NatWest Group PLC

    1,331,315       4,043,545  

Pearson PLC

    84,789       784,744  

Persimmon PLC

    49,677       1,145,860  

Phoenix Group Holdings PLC

    96,513       760,389  

Shell PLC

    1,175,290       31,352,403  

Smith & Nephew PLC

    99,100       1,270,576  

Standard Chartered PLC

    882,512       6,082,881  

Taylor Wimpey PLC

    769,867       1,198,281  

Tesco PLC

    2,231,846       7,157,833  

Vodafone Group PLC

    6,822,411       10,053,895  

WPP PLC

    150,367       1,622,818  
   

 

 

 
      231,584,193  
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks — 98.4%
(Cost: $1,506,371,243)

      1,384,745,699  
   

 

 

 
Preferred Stocks            
Germany — 1.2%            

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, Preference Shares, NVS

    22,130       1,680,223  
Security   Shares     Value  
Germany (continued)            

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Preference Shares, NVS

    33,140     $ 2,117,093  

Porsche Automobil Holding SE, Preference Shares, NVS

    56,591       4,096,153  

Volkswagen AG, Preference Shares, NVS

    67,399       9,529,534  
   

 

 

 
      17,423,003  
   

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks — 1.2%
(Cost: $23,080,677)

 

    17,423,003  
   

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments — 99.6%
(Cost: $1,529,451,920)

 

    1,402,168,702  
   

 

 

 
Short-Term Securities            
Money Market Funds — 0.2%            

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares, 1.93%(d)(e)(f)

    2,832,246       2,831,962  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 1.81%(d)(e)

    330,000       330,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Securities — 0.2%
(Cost: $3,162,023)

 

    3,161,962  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities — 99.8%
(Cost: $1,532,613,943)

 

    1,405,330,664  

Other Assets Less Liabilities — 0.2%

      2,557,466  
   

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

    $   1,407,888,130  
   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Non-income producing security.

(b) 

All or a portion of this security is on loan.

(c) 

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

(d) 

Affiliate of the Fund.

(e) 

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

(f)

All or a portion of this security was purchased with the cash collateral from loaned securities.

 

 

Affiliates

Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended July 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

 

 
Affiliated Issuer    Value at
07/31/21
     Purchases
at Cost
     Proceeds
from Sale
     Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
     Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
     Value at
07/31/22
     Shares
Held at
07/31/22
     Income      Capital
Gain
Distributions
from
Underlying
Funds
 

 

 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares

   $      $ 2,835,231 (a)     $      $ (3,208    $ (61    $ 2,831,962        2,832,246      $ 106,353 (b)     $  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares

     310,000        20,000 (a)                             330,000        330,000        2,564         
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

 
            $ (3,208    $ (61    $ 3,161,962         $ 108,917      $  
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Represents net amount purchased (sold).

 
  (b) 

All or a portion represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

   iShares® MSCI Intl Value Factor ETF

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Futures Contracts

 

 

 
Description    Number of
Contracts
     Expiration
Date
     Notional
Amount
(000)
     Value/
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

 

 

Long Contracts

           

TOPIX Index

     12        09/08/22      $ 1,750      $ 3,500  

Euro STOXX 50 Index

     49        09/16/22        1,864        118,138  

FTSE 100 Index

     19        09/16/22        1,711        52,721  
           

 

 

 
            $ 174,359  
           

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

      Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
     Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Interest
Rate
Contracts
     Other
Contracts
     Total  

Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments

                    

Futures contracts

                    

Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(a)

   $      $      $ 174,359      $      $      $      $ 174,359  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss).

 

For the period ended July 31, 2022, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

      Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
     Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Interest
Rate
Contracts
     Other
Contracts
     Total  

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from

                    

Futures contracts

   $      $      $ (6,478    $      $      $      $ (6,478
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on

 

Futures contracts

   $      $      $ 231,875      $      $      $      $ 231,875  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

Futures contracts

        

Average notional value of contracts — long

   $ 8,127,285  

For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

   iShares® MSCI Intl Value Factor ETF

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End (continued)

 

The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.

 

 

 
     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

 

 

Investments

                 

Assets

                 

Common Stocks

   $   57,004,596        $ 1,327,741,103        $        $ 1,384,745,699  

Preferred Stocks

              17,423,003                   17,423,003  

Money Market Funds

     3,161,962                            3,161,962  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $ 60,166,558        $ 1,345,164,106        $        $ 1,405,330,664  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments(a)

                 

Assets

                 

Futures Contracts

   $        $ 174,359        $        $ 174,359  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts. Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities

July 31, 2022

 

   

iShares

MSCI Intl

Momentum

Factor ETF

   

iShares

MSCI Intl Quality

Factor ETF

   

iShares

MSCI Intl

Size Factor

ETF

   

iShares

MSCI Intl Value

Factor ETF

 

 

 

ASSETS

       

Investments, at value — unaffiliated(a)(b)

  $ 820,393,471     $ 4,001,419,097     $ 14,765,280     $ 1,402,168,702  

Investments, at value — affiliated(c)

    1,409,126       910,000       115,977       3,161,962  

Cash

    744       1,575       3,394       8,657  

Foreign currency, at value(d)

    927,963       7,647,971       26,390       2,064,723  

Foreign currency collateral pledged for futures contracts(e)

    176,140       1,566,582       4,718       374,534  

Receivables:

       

Securities lending income — affiliated

    2,348       46       116       3,480  

Variation margin on futures contracts

    29,225       316,778       715       35,536  

Dividends — unaffiliated

    980,794       2,123,703       15,139       2,117,198  

Dividends — affiliated

    318       898             591  

Tax reclaims

    924,317       8,861,147       7,437       1,133,106  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

    824,844,446       4,022,847,797       14,939,166       1,411,068,489  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

       

Collateral on securities loaned, at value

    1,219,186             116,037       2,832,582  

Payables:

       

Investments purchased

    19,575             459        

Investment advisory fees

    198,583       970,889       3,603       347,777  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

    1,437,344       970,889       120,099       3,180,359  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

  $ 823,407,102     $ 4,021,876,908     $ 14,819,067     $ 1,407,888,130  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF

       

Paid-in capital

  $ 908,177,704     $ 4,101,263,581     $ 17,635,639     $ 1,608,472,419  

Accumulated loss

    (84,770,602     (79,386,673     (2,816,572     (200,584,289
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

  $ 823,407,102     $ 4,021,876,908     $ 14,819,067     $ 1,407,888,130  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE

       

Shares outstanding

    26,700,000       122,600,000       600,000       62,200,000  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value

  $ 30.84     $ 32.80     $ 24.70     $ 22.63  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares authorized

    Unlimited       Unlimited       Unlimited       Unlimited  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Par value

    None       None       None       None  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(a) Investments, at cost — unaffiliated

  $ 835,049,027     $ 3,975,642,741     $ 16,749,400     $ 1,529,451,920  

(b) Securities loaned, at value

  $ 1,074,005     $     $ 95,093     $ 2,609,821  

(c)  Investments, at cost — affiliated

  $ 1,409,069     $ 910,000     $ 115,973     $ 3,162,023  

(d) Foreign currency, at cost

  $ 913,856     $ 7,547,900     $ 25,772     $ 2,034,218  

(e) Foreign currency collateral pledged, at cost

  $ 179,655     $ 1,606,883     $ 5,016     $ 386,298  

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Statements of Operations

Year Ended July 31, 2022

 

   

iShares

MSCI Intl

Momentum

Factor ETF

   

iShares

MSCI Intl

Quality

Factor ETF

   

iShares

MSCI Intl

Size Factor

ETF

   

iShares

MSCI Intl

Value Factor

ETF

 

 

 

INVESTMENT INCOME

       

Dividends — unaffiliated

  $ 27,776,134     $ 134,758,270     $ 501,182     $ 58,838,164  

Dividends — affiliated

    7,770       9,324       12       2,767  

Securities lending income — affiliated — net

    14,988       73,094       2,176       106,150  

Foreign taxes withheld

    (2,962,308     (11,148,099     (52,765     (4,944,979
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment income

    24,836,584       123,692,589       450,605       54,002,102  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EXPENSES

       

Investment advisory fees

    2,527,890       12,151,659       49,682       3,802,861  

Professional fees

    217       217       217       217  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

    2,528,107       12,151,876       49,899       3,803,078  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

    22,308,477       111,540,713       400,706       50,199,024  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

       

Net realized gain (loss) from:

       

Investments — unaffiliated

    (65,106,541     (82,261,205     (360,402     (32,626,659

Investments — affiliated

    (129     (6,850     (66     (3,208

In-kind redemptions — unaffiliated(a)

    6,477,589       7,667,203       2,559,050       4,045,625  

Futures contracts

    (287,301     (667,563     (2,778     (6,478

Foreign currency transactions

    (576,607     (1,361,798     (8,482     (1,291,778
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    (59,492,989     (76,630,213     2,187,322       (29,882,498
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

       

Investments — unaffiliated

    (108,889,802     (667,967,010     (4,976,472     (147,698,822

Investments — affiliated

    57             4       (61

Futures contracts

    103,667       900,055       2,521       231,875  

Foreign currency translations

    (54,573     (389,352     (290     (65,148
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    (108,840,651     (667,456,307     (4,974,237     (147,532,156
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized loss

    (168,333,640     (744,086,520     (2,786,915     (177,414,654
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

  $ (146,025,163   $ (632,545,807   $ (2,386,209   $ (127,215,630
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(a) See Note 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

    iShares
MSCI Intl Momentum Factor ETF
           iShares
MSCI Intl Quality Factor ETF
 
   
Year Ended
07/31/22
 
 
      
Year Ended
07/31/21
 
 
      
Year Ended
07/31/22
 
 
      
Year Ended
07/31/21
 
 

 

 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS

                

OPERATIONS

                

Net investment income

  $ 22,308,477        $ 7,839,164        $ 111,540,713        $ 59,105,585  

Net realized gain (loss)

    (59,492,989        80,817,827          (76,630,213        97,333,007  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (108,840,651        29,564,717          (667,456,307        550,619,860  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (146,025,163        118,221,708          (632,545,807        707,058,452  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS(a)

                

Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders

    (52,594,725        (8,730,181        (129,032,411        (57,477,491
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

                

Net increase in net assets derived from capital share transactions

    190,109,882          316,672,682          1,038,985,420          1,439,257,212  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

                

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

    (8,510,006        426,164,209          277,407,202          2,088,838,173  

Beginning of year

    831,917,108          405,752,899          3,744,469,706          1,655,631,533  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

End of year

  $ 823,407,102        $ 831,917,108        $ 4,021,876,908        $ 3,744,469,706  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets  (continued)

 

    iShares
MSCI Intl Size Factor ETF
           iShares
MSCI Intl Value Factor ETF
 
   
Year Ended
07/31/22
 
 
      
Year Ended
07/31/21
 
 
      
Year Ended
07/31/22
 
 
      
Year Ended
07/31/21
 
 

 

 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS

                

OPERATIONS

                

Net investment income

  $ 400,706        $ 550,060        $ 50,199,024        $ 23,127,366  

Net realized gain (loss)

    2,187,322          3,916,961          (29,882,498        54,972,396  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (4,974,237        3,038,530          (147,532,156        89,508,826  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (2,386,209        7,505,551          (127,215,630        167,608,588  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS(a)

                

Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders

    (610,420        (608,671        (57,061,791        (21,160,486
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets derived from capital share transactions

    (7,568,781        (1,198,400        466,997,525          527,226,102  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

                

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

    (10,565,410        5,698,480          282,720,104          673,674,204  

Beginning of year

    25,384,477          19,685,997          1,125,168,026          451,493,822  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

End of year

  $ 14,819,067        $ 25,384,477        $ 1,407,888,130        $ 1,125,168,026  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights  

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

    iShares MSCI Intl Momentum Factor ETF
 

 

 

 
    Year Ended
07/31/22
     Year Ended
07/31/21
     Year Ended
07/31/20
     Year Ended
07/31/19
     Year Ended
07/31/18
 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 39.06      $ 32.99      $ 29.44      $ 30.00      $ 28.78  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

    0.94        0.43        0.46        0.69        0.67  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(b)

    (6.94      6.09        3.52        (0.57      1.17  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (6.00      6.52        3.98        0.12        1.84  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Distributions(c)

             

From net investment income

    (1.11      (0.45      (0.43      (0.68      (0.59

From net realized gain

    (1.11                           (0.03
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

    (2.22      (0.45      (0.43      (0.68      (0.62
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 30.84      $ 39.06      $ 32.99      $ 29.44      $ 30.00  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return(d)

             

Based on net asset value

    (16.09 )%       19.80      13.65      0.55      6.41
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets(e)

             

Total expenses

    0.30      0.30      0.30      0.30      0.30
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net investment income

    2.65      1.16      1.53      2.44      2.19
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

             

Net assets, end of year (000)

  $ 823,407      $ 831,917      $ 405,753      $ 164,888      $ 141,021  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    100      104      125      105      131
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

(b) 

The amounts reported for a share outstanding may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses in securities for the fiscal period due to the timing of capital share transactions in relation to the fluctuating market values of the Fund’s underlying securities.

(c) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

(d) 

Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

(e) 

Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

(f) 

Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights  (continued)

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

    iShares MSCI Intl Quality Factor ETF
 

 

 

 
    Year Ended
07/31/22
     Year Ended
07/31/21
     Year Ended
07/31/20
     Year Ended
07/31/19
    

Year Ended

07/31/18

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 39.29      $ 30.32      $ 29.79      $ 29.62      $ 28.07  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

    1.00        0.78        0.70        0.96        0.99  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(b)

    (6.37      8.90        0.44        (0.12      1.23  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (5.37      9.68        1.14        0.84        2.22  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Distributions from net investment income(c)

    (1.12      (0.71      (0.61      (0.67      (0.67
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 32.80      $ 39.29      $ 30.32      $ 29.79      $ 29.62  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return(d)

             

Based on net asset value

    (13.78 )%       32.03      3.86      2.99      7.97
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets(e)

             

Total expenses

    0.30      0.30      0.30      0.30      0.30
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net investment income

    2.75      2.18      2.38      3.31      3.36
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

             

Net assets, end of year (000)

  $ 4,021,877      $ 3,744,470      $ 1,655,632      $ 822,240      $ 94,784  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    32      37      26      29      21
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

(b) 

The amounts reported for a share outstanding may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses in securities for the fiscal period due to the timing of capital share transactions in relation to the fluctuating market values of the Fund’s underlying securities.

(c) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

(d) 

Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

(e) 

Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

(f) 

Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

 

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Financial Highlights  (continued)

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

    iShares MSCI Intl Size Factor ETF  
 

 

 

 
    Year Ended
07/31/22
    Year Ended
07/31/21
    Year Ended
07/31/20
    Year Ended
07/31/19
    Year Ended
07/31/18
 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 31.73     $ 24.61     $ 26.01     $ 27.58     $ 26.81  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

    0.70       0.62       0.48       0.72       0.76  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(b)

    (5.18     7.19       (1.57     (1.56     0.81  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (4.48     7.81       (1.09     (0.84     1.57  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions from net investment income(c)

    (2.55     (0.69     (0.31     (0.73     (0.80
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 24.70     $ 31.73     $ 24.61     $ 26.01     $ 27.58  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return(d)

         

Based on net asset value

    (14.94 )%      31.83     (4.25 )%      (2.93 )%      5.89
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets(e)

         

Total expenses

    0.30     0.30     0.30     0.30     0.30
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

    2.42     2.11     1.91     2.78     2.73
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

         

Net assets, end of year (000)

  $ 14,819     $ 25,384     $ 19,686     $ 5,202     $ 5,517  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    25     25     42     26     13
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

(b) 

The amounts reported for a share outstanding may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses in securities for the fiscal period due to the timing of capital share transactions in relation to the fluctuating market values of the Fund’s underlying securities.

(c) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

(d) 

Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

(e) 

Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

(f) 

Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights  (continued)

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

    iShares MSCI Intl Value Factor ETF  
 

 

 

 
    Year Ended
07/31/22
    Year Ended
07/31/21
    Year Ended
07/31/20
    Year Ended
07/31/19
    Year Ended
07/31/18
 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 25.69     $ 19.05     $ 22.61     $ 25.67     $ 24.84  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

    0.99       0.76       0.58       0.86       0.73  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(b)

    (2.99     6.44       (3.57     (3.14     0.88  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (2.00     7.20       (2.99     (2.28     1.61  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions from net investment income(c)

    (1.06     (0.56     (0.57     (0.78     (0.78
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 22.63     $ 25.69     $ 19.05     $ 22.61     $ 25.67  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return(d)

         

Based on net asset value

    (8.02 )%      37.95     (13.57 )%      (8.80 )%      6.50
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets(e)

         

Total expenses

    0.30     0.30     0.30     0.30     0.30
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

    3.96     3.18     2.76     3.63     2.81
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

         

Net assets, end of year (000)

  $ 1,407,888     $ 1,125,168     $ 451,494     $ 314,222     $ 233,633  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    17     24     18     20     16
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

(b) 

The amounts reported for a share outstanding may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses in securities for the fiscal period due to the timing of capital share transactions in relation to the fluctuating market values of the Fund’s underlying securities.

(c) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

(d) 

Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

(e) 

Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

(f) 

Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

1.

ORGANIZATION

iShares Trust (the “Trust”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and is authorized to have multiple series or portfolios.

These financial statements relate only to the following funds (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”):

 

iShares ETF   Diversification
Classification
 

MSCI Intl Momentum Factor

    Diversified  

MSCI Intl Quality Factor

    Diversified  

MSCI Intl Size Factor

    Diversified  

MSCI Intl Value Factor

    Diversified  

 

2.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), which may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Each Fund is considered an investment company under U.S. GAAP and follows the accounting and reporting guidance applicable to investment companies. Below is a summary of significant accounting policies:

Investment Transactions and Income Recognition: For financial reporting purposes, investment transactions are recorded on the dates the transactions are executed. Realized gains and losses on investment transactions are determined using the specific identification method. Dividend income and capital gain distributions, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date at fair value. Dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed are subsequently recorded when the Funds are informed of the ex-dividend date. Under the applicable foreign tax laws, a withholding tax at various rates may be imposed on capital gains, dividends and interest. Upon notification from issuers or as estimated by management, a portion of the dividend income received from a real estate investment trust may be redesignated as a reduction of cost of the related investment and/or realized gain.

Foreign Currency Translation: Each Fund’s books and records are maintained in U.S. dollars. Securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars using prevailing market rates as quoted by one or more data service providers. Purchases and sales of investments are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Generally, when the U.S. dollar rises in value against a foreign currency, the investments denominated in that currency will lose value; the opposite effect occurs if the U.S. dollar falls in relative value.

Each Fund does not isolate the effect of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates from the effect of fluctuations in the market prices of investments for financial reporting purposes. Accordingly, the effects of changes in exchange rates on investments are not segregated in the Statements of Operations from the effects of changes in market prices of those investments, but are included as a component of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investments. Each Fund reports realized currency gains (losses) on foreign currency related transactions as components of net realized gain (loss) for financial reporting purposes, whereas such components are generally treated as ordinary income for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

Foreign Taxes: The Funds may be subject to foreign taxes (a portion of which may be reclaimable) on income, stock dividends, capital gains on investments, or certain foreign currency transactions. All foreign taxes are recorded in accordance with the applicable foreign tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign jurisdictions in which each Fund invests. These foreign taxes, if any, are paid by each Fund and are reflected in its Statements of Operations as follows: foreign taxes withheld at source are presented as a reduction of income, foreign taxes on securities lending income are presented as a reduction of securities lending income, foreign taxes on stock dividends are presented as “Other foreign taxes”, and foreign taxes on capital gains from sales of investments and foreign taxes on foreign currency transactions are included in their respective net realized gain (loss) categories. Foreign taxes payable or deferred as of July 31, 2022, if any, are disclosed in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

The Funds file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. The Funds may record a reclaim receivable based on collectability, which includes factors such as the jurisdiction’s applicable laws, payment history and market convention. The Statements of Operations includes tax reclaims recorded as well as professional and other fees, if any, associated with recovery of foreign withholding taxes.

Collateralization: If required by an exchange or counterparty agreement, the Funds may be required to deliver/deposit cash and/or securities to/with an exchange, or broker-dealer or custodian as collateral for certain investments.

In-kind Redemptions: For financial reporting purposes, in-kind redemptions are treated as sales of securities resulting in realized capital gains or losses to the Funds. Because such gains or losses are not taxable to the Funds and are not distributed to existing Fund shareholders, the gains or losses are reclassified from accumulated net realized gain (loss) to paid-in capital at the end of the Funds’ tax year. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or net asset value (“NAV”) per share.

Distributions: Dividends and distributions paid by each Fund are recorded on the ex-dividend dates. Distributions are determined on a tax basis and may differ from net investment income and net realized capital gains for financial reporting purposes. Dividends and distributions are paid in U.S. dollars and cannot be automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Funds. The character and timing of distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP.

 

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)

 

Indemnifications: In the normal course of business, each Fund enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations that provide general indemnification. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown because it involves future potential claims against the Funds, which cannot be predicted with any certainty.

 

3.

INVESTMENT VALUATION AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Investment Valuation Policies: Each Fund’s investments are valued at fair value (also referred to as “market value” within the financial statements) each day that the Fund’s listing exchange is open and, for financial reporting purposes, as of the report date. U.S. GAAP defines fair value as the price a fund would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Each Fund determines the fair values of its financial instruments using various independent dealers or pricing services under policies approved by the Board of Trustees of the Company (the “Board”). If a security’s market price is not readily available or does not otherwise accurately represent the fair value of the security, the security will be valued in accordance with a policy approved by the Board as reflecting fair value. The BlackRock Global Valuation Methodologies Committee (the “Global Valuation Committee”) is the committee formed by management to develop global pricing policies and procedures and to oversee the pricing function for all financial instruments.

Fair Value Inputs and Methodologies: The following methods and inputs are used to establish the fair value of each Fund’s assets and liabilities:

 

   

Equity investments traded on a recognized securities exchange are valued at that day’s official closing price, as applicable, on the exchange where the stock is primarily traded. Equity investments traded on a recognized exchange for which there were no sales on that day are valued at the last traded price.

 

   

Investments in open-end U.S. mutual funds (including money market funds) are valued at that day’s published NAV.

 

   

Futures contracts are valued based on that day’s last reported settlement or trade price on the exchange where the contract is traded.

Generally, trading in foreign instruments is substantially completed each day at various times prior to the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). Each business day, the Funds use current market factors supplied by independent pricing services to value certain foreign instruments (“Systematic Fair Value Price”). The Systematic Fair Value Price is designed to value such foreign securities at fair value as of the close of trading on the NYSE, which follows the close of the local markets.

If events (e.g., market volatility, company announcement or a natural disaster) occur that are expected to materially affect the value of such investment, or in the event that application of these methods of valuation results in a price for an investment that is deemed not to be representative of the market value of such investment, or if a price is not available, the investment will be valued by the Global Valuation Committee, in accordance with a policy approved by the Board as reflecting fair value (“Fair Valued Investments”). The fair valuation approaches that may be used by the Global Valuation Committee include market approach, income approach and cost approach. Valuation techniques such as discounted cash flow, use of market comparables and matrix pricing are types of valuation approaches and are typically used in determining fair value. When determining the price for Fair Valued Investments, the Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate, seeks to determine the price that each Fund might reasonably expect to receive or pay from the current sale or purchase of that asset or liability in an arm’s-length transaction. Fair value determinations shall be based upon all available factors that the Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate, deems relevant and consistent with the principles of fair value measurement. The pricing of all Fair Valued Investments is subsequently reported to the Board or a committee thereof on a quarterly basis.

Fair value pricing could result in a difference between the prices used to calculate a fund’s NAV and the prices used by the fund’s underlying index, which in turn could result in a difference between the fund’s performance and the performance of the fund’s underlying index.

Fair Value Hierarchy: Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. These inputs to valuation techniques are categorized into a fair value hierarchy consisting of three broad levels for financial reporting purposes as follows:

 

   

Level 1 – Unadjusted price quotations in active markets/exchanges for identical assets or liabilities that each Fund has the ability to access;

 

   

Level 2 – Other observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market-corroborated inputs); and

 

   

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available, (including the Global Valuation Committee’s assumptions used in determining the fair value of financial instruments).

The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the fair value hierarchy classification is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Investments classified within Level 3 have significant unobservable inputs used by the Global Valuation Committee in determining the price for Fair Valued Investments. Level 3 investments include equity or debt issued by privately held companies or funds that may not have a secondary market and/or may have a limited number of investors. The categorization of a value determined for financial instruments is based on the pricing transparency of the financial instruments and is not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities.

 

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)

 

4.    SECURITIES AND OTHER INVESTMENTS

Securities Lending: Each Fund may lend its securities to approved borrowers, such as brokers, dealers and other financial institutions. The borrower pledges and maintains with the Fund collateral consisting of cash, an irrevocable letter of credit issued by an approved bank, or securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government. The initial collateral received by each Fund is required to have a value of at least 102% of the current market value of the loaned securities for securities traded on U.S. exchanges and a value of at least 105% for all other securities. The collateral is maintained thereafter at a value equal to at least 100% of the current value of the securities on loan. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of each business day of the Fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Fund or excess collateral is returned by the Fund, on the next business day. During the term of the loan, each Fund is entitled to all distributions made on or in respect of the loaned securities but does not receive interest income on securities received as collateral. Loans of securities are terminable at any time and the borrower, after notice, is required to return borrowed securities within the standard time period for settlement of securities transactions.

As of period end, any securities on loan were collateralized by cash and/or U.S. Government obligations. Cash collateral invested in money market funds managed by BlackRock Fund Advisors (“BFA”), the Funds’ investment adviser, or its affiliates is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments. Any non-cash collateral received cannot be sold, re-invested or pledged by the Fund, except in the event of borrower default. The securities on loan, if any, are also disclosed in each Fund’s Schedule of Investments. The market value of any securities on loan and the value of any related cash collateral are disclosed in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Securities lending transactions are entered into by the Funds under Master Securities Lending Agreements (each, an “MSLA”) which provide the right, in the event of default (including bankruptcy or insolvency) for the non-defaulting party to liquidate the collateral and calculate a net exposure to the defaulting party or request additional collateral. In the event that a borrower defaults, the Funds, as lender, would offset the market value of the collateral received against the market value of the securities loaned. When the value of the collateral is greater than that of the market value of the securities loaned, the lender is left with a net amount payable to the defaulting party. However, bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against such a right of offset in the event of an MSLA counterparty’s bankruptcy or insolvency. Under the MSLA, absent an event of default, the borrower can resell or re-pledge the loaned securities, and the Funds can reinvest cash collateral received in connection with loaned securities. Upon an event of default, the parties’ obligations to return the securities or collateral to the other party are extinguished, and the parties can resell or re-pledge the loaned securities or the collateral received in connection with the loaned securities in order to satisfy the defaulting party’s net payment obligation for all transactions under the MSLA. The defaulting party remains liable for any deficiency.

As of period end, the following table is a summary of the securities on loan by counterparty which are subject to offset under an MSLA:

 

 

 

iShares ETF and Counterparty

   
Securities Loaned
at Value
 
 
    
Cash Collateral
Received
 
(a)  
   
Non-Cash Collateral
Received, at Fair Value
 
(a) 
    Net Amount  

 

 

MSCI Intl Momentum Factor

        

BofA Securities, Inc.

  $ 468,533      $ (468,533   $     $  

Jefferies LLC

    366,814        (366,814            

Wells Fargo Bank N.A

    238,658        (238,658            
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 1,074,005      $ (1,074,005   $     $  
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

MSCI Intl Size Factor

        

BNP Paribas SA

  $ 11,261      $ (11,261   $     $  

BofA Securities, Inc.

    6,714        (6,714            

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.

    46,800        (46,800            

HSBC Bank PLC

    21,466        (21,466            

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC

    4,343        (4,343            

UBS Securities LLC

    4,509        (4,509            
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 95,093      $ (95,093   $     $  
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

MSCI Intl Value Factor

        

BNP Paribas SA

  $ 6,663      $ (6,663   $     $  

BofA Securities, Inc.

    108,302        (108,302            

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.

    1,506,017        (1,506,017            

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC

    216,865        (216,865            

Wells Fargo Bank N.A

    771,974        (771,974            
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 2,609,821      $ (2,609,821   $     $  
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  (a)

Collateral received in excess of the market value of securities on loan is not presented in this table. The total cash collateral received by each Fund is disclosed in the Fund’s statement of assets and liabilities.

 

The risks of securities lending include the risk that the borrower may not provide additional collateral when required or may not return the securities when due. To mitigate these risks, each Fund benefits from a borrower default indemnity provided by BlackRock, Inc. (“BlackRock”). BlackRock’s indemnity allows for full replacement of the securities loaned to the extent the collateral received does not cover the value of the securities loaned in the event of borrower default. Each Fund could incur a loss if the value of an investment purchased with cash collateral falls below the market value of the loaned securities or if the value of an investment purchased with cash collateral falls below the value of the original cash collateral received. Such losses are borne entirely by each Fund.

 

 

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5.    DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Futures Contracts: Futures contracts are purchased or sold to gain exposure to, or manage exposure to, changes in interest rates (interest rate risk) and changes in the value of equity securities (equity risk) or foreign currencies (foreign currency exchange rate risk).

Futures contracts are exchange-traded agreements between the Funds and a counterparty to buy or sell a specific quantity of an underlying instrument at a specified price and on a specified date. Depending on the terms of a contract, it is settled either through physical delivery of the underlying instrument on the settlement date or by payment of a cash amount on the settlement date. Upon entering into a futures contract, the Funds are required to deposit initial margin with the broker in the form of cash or securities in an amount that varies depending on a contract’s size and risk profile. The initial margin deposit must then be maintained at an established level over the life of the contract. Amounts pledged, which are considered restricted, are included in cash pledged for futures contracts in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Securities deposited as initial margin are designated in the Schedule of Investments and cash deposited, if any, are shown as cash pledged for futures contracts in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Pursuant to the contract, the Funds agree to receive from or pay to the broker an amount of cash equal to the daily fluctuation in market value of the contract (“variation margin”). Variation margin is recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and, if any, shown as variation margin receivable (or payable) on futures contracts in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. When the contract is closed, a realized gain or loss is recorded in the Statements of Operations equal to the difference between the notional amount of the contract at the time it was opened and the notional amount at the time it was closed. The use of futures contracts involves the risk of an imperfect correlation in the movements in the price of futures contracts and interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates or underlying assets.

6.    INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Investment Advisory Fees: Pursuant to an Investment Advisory Agreement with the Company, BFA manages the investment of each Fund’s assets. BFA is a California corporation indirectly owned by BlackRock. Under the Investment Advisory Agreement, BFA is responsible for substantially all expenses of the Funds, except (i) interest and taxes; (ii) brokerage commissions and other expenses connected with the execution of portfolio transactions; (iii) distribution fees; (iv) the advisory fee payable to BFA; and (v) litigation expenses and any extraordinary expenses (in each case as determined by a majority of the independent trustees).

For its investment advisory services to each of the following Funds, BFA is entitled to an annual investment advisory fee, accrued daily and paid monthly by the Funds, based on the average daily net assets of each Fund as follows:

 

   
iShares ETF   Investment Advisory Fees  

MSCI Intl Momentum Factor

    0.30

MSCI Intl Quality Factor

    0.30  

MSCI Intl Size Factor

    0.30  

MSCI Intl Value Factor

    0.30  

Distributor: BlackRock Investments, LLC, an affiliate of BFA, is the distributor for each Fund. Pursuant to the distribution agreement, BFA is responsible for any fees or expenses for distribution services provided to the Funds.

Securities Lending: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) has issued an exemptive order which permits BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A. (“BTC”), an affiliate of BFA, to serve as securities lending agent for the Funds, subject to applicable conditions. As securities lending agent, BTC bears all operational costs directly related to securities lending, including any custodial costs. Each Fund is responsible for fees in connection with the investment of cash collateral received for securities on loan (the “collateral investment fees”). The cash collateral is invested in a money market fund, BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional or BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, managed by BFA, or its affiliates. However, BTC has agreed to reduce the amount of securities lending income it receives in order to effectively limit the collateral investment fees each Fund bears to an annual rate of 0.04%. The SL Agency Shares of such money market fund will not be subject to a sales load, distribution fee or service fee. The money market fund in which the cash collateral has been invested may, under certain circumstances, impose a liquidity fee of up to 2% of the value redeemed or temporarily restrict redemptions for up to 10 business days during a 90 day period, in the event that the money market fund’s weekly liquid assets fall below certain thresholds.

Securities lending income is equal to the total of income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral, net of fees and other payments to and from borrowers of securities, and less the collateral investment fees. Each Fund retains a portion of securities lending income and remits the remaining portion to BTC as compensation for its services as securities lending agent.

Pursuant to the current securities lending agreement, each Fund retains 82% of securities lending income (which excludes collateral investment fees) and the amount retained can never be less than 70% of the total of securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees.

In addition, commencing the business day following the date that the aggregate securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees generated across all 1940 Act iShares exchange-traded funds (the “iShares ETF Complex”) in that calendar year exceeds a specified threshold, each Fund, pursuant to the securities lending agreement, will retain for the remainder of that calendar year 85% of securities lending income (which excludes collateral investment fees), and the amount retained can never be less than 70% of the total of securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees.

 

 

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The share of securities lending income earned by each Fund is shown as securities lending income – affiliated – net in its Statements of Operations. For the year ended July 31, 2022, the Funds paid BTC the following amounts for securities lending agent services:

 

   
iShares ETF   Fees Paid
to BTC
 

MSCI Intl Momentum Factor

  $ 3,532  

MSCI Intl Quality Factor

    17,106  

MSCI Intl Size Factor

    511  

MSCI Intl Value Factor

    23,912  

Officers and Trustees: Certain officers and/or trustees of the Company are officers and/or trustees of BlackRock or its affiliates.

Other Transactions: Cross trading is the buying or selling of portfolio securities between funds to which BFA (or an affiliate) serves as investment adviser. At its regularly scheduled quarterly meetings, the Board reviews such transactions as of the most recent calendar quarter for compliance with the requirements and restrictions set forth by Rule 17a-7.

For the year ended July 31, 2022, transactions executed by the Funds pursuant to Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act were as follows:

 

       
iShares ETF   Purchases      Sales      Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
 

MSCI Intl Momentum Factor

  $ 354,052,018      $ 392,852,291      $ (45,098,247

MSCI Intl Quality Factor

      462,147,190          361,143,718        (29,136,054

MSCI Intl Value Factor

    109,283,212        95,696,380        (10,412,994

Each Fund may invest its positive cash balances in certain money market funds managed by BFA or an affiliate. The income earned on these temporary cash investments is shown as dividends – affiliated in the Statements of Operations.

A fund, in order to improve its portfolio liquidity and its ability to track its underlying index, may invest in shares of other iShares funds that invest in securities in the fund’s underlying index.

7.    PURCHASES AND SALES

For the year ended July 31, 2022, purchases and sales of investments, excluding short-term investments and in-kind transactions, were as follows:

 

     
iShares ETF   Purchases      Sales  

MSCI Intl Momentum Factor

  $ 839,620,156      $ 842,999,957  

MSCI Intl Quality Factor

      1,401,168,857          1,306,334,343  

MSCI Intl Size Factor

    4,179,636        4,467,638  

MSCI Intl Value Factor

    241,646,157        214,953,082  

For the year ended July 31, 2022, in-kind transactions were as follows:

 

     
iShares ETF   In-kind
Purchases
     In-kind
Sales
 

MSCI Intl Momentum Factor

  $ 205,130,809      $ 42,522,762  

MSCI Intl Quality Factor

    969,913,914        32,087,865  

MSCI Intl Size Factor

    15,770,933        23,141,277  

MSCI Intl Value Factor

    462,621,320        25,454,892  

8.    INCOME TAX INFORMATION

Each Fund is treated as an entity separate from the Company’s other funds for federal income tax purposes. It is each Fund’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income to its shareholders. Therefore, no U.S. federal income tax provision is required.

Management has analyzed tax laws and regulations and their application to the Funds as of July 31, 2022, inclusive of the open tax return years, and does not believe that there are any uncertain tax positions that require recognition of a tax liability in the Funds’ financial statements.

 

 

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U.S. GAAP requires that certain components of net assets be adjusted to reflect permanent differences between financial and tax reporting. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or NAV per share. As of July 31, 2022, permanent differences attributable to realized gains (losses) from in-kind redemptions and undistributed capital gains were reclassified to the following accounts:

 

     
iShares ETF   Paid-in Capital      Accumulated
Earnings (Loss)
 

MSCI Intl Momentum Factor

  $ 6,182,902      $ (6,182,902)  

MSCI Intl Quality Factor

    7,596,620        (7,596,620

MSCI Intl Size Factor

    2,374,143        (2,374,143

MSCI Intl Value Factor

    3,532,970        (3,532,970

The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:

 

     
iShares ETF   Year Ended
07/31/22
     Year Ended
07/31/21
 

MSCI Intl Momentum Factor

    

Ordinary income

  $ 27,261,587      $ 8,730,181  

Long-term capital gains

    25,333,138         
 

 

 

    

 

 

 
  $ 52,594,725      $ 8,730,181  
 

 

 

    

 

 

 

MSCI Intl Quality Factor

    

Ordinary income

  $   129,032,411      $   57,477,491  
 

 

 

    

 

 

 

MSCI Intl Size Factor

    

Ordinary income

  $ 610,420      $ 608,671  
 

 

 

    

 

 

 

MSCI Intl Value Factor

    

Ordinary income

  $ 57,061,791      $ 21,160,486  
 

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of July 31, 2022, the tax components of accumulated net earnings (losses) were as follows:

 

iShares ETF    
Undistributed
Ordinary Income
 
 
    

Non-expiring
Capital Loss
Carryforwards
 
 
(a) 
   
Net Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
 
(b) 
   
Qualified
Late-Year Losses

(c) 
    Total  

MSCI Intl Momentum Factor

  $ 328,222      $ (68,033,903   $ (17,064,921   $     $ (84,770,602)  

MSCI Intl Quality Factor

    1,268,832        (79,690,917     (964,588           (79,386,673

MSCI Intl Size Factor

    30,572        (778,700     (2,068,444           (2,816,572

MSCI Intl Value Factor

           (59,732,811     (140,825,514     (25,964     (200,584,289

 

  (a)

Amounts available to offset future realized capital gains.

 

 

  (b)

The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized gains (losses) was attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales, the realization for tax purposes of unrealized gains (losses) on certain futures contracts, the timing and recognition of partnership income, the characterization of corporate actions and the realization for tax purposes of unrealized gains on investments in passive foreign investment companies.

 

 

  (c)

The Funds have elected to defer certain qualified late-year losses and recognize such losses in the next taxable year.

 

A fund may own shares in certain foreign investment entities, referred to, under U.S. tax law, as “passive foreign investment companies.” Such fund may elect to mark-to-market annually the shares of each passive foreign investment company and would be required to distribute to shareholders any such marked-to-market gains.

As of July 31, 2022, gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on cost of investments (including short positions and derivatives, if any) for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

         
iShares ETF   Tax Cost      Gross Unrealized
Appreciation
     Gross Unrealized
Depreciation
    Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

MSCI Intl Momentum Factor

  $ 838,848,638      $ 33,598,128      $ (50,633,357   $ (17,035,229

MSCI Intl Quality Factor

    4,003,223,007        279,080,501        (279,791,374     (710,873

MSCI Intl Size Factor

    16,949,507        204,398        (2,272,667     (2,068,269

MSCI Intl Value Factor

    1,546,109,048        37,805,719        (178,580,603     (140,774,884

9.    PRINCIPAL RISKS

In the normal course of business, each Fund invests in securities or other instruments and may enter into certain transactions, and such activities subject the Fund to various risks, including, among others, fluctuations in the market (market risk) or failure of an issuer to meet all of its obligations. The value of securities or other instruments may also be affected by various factors, including, without limitation: (i) the general economy; (ii) the overall market as well as local, regional or global political and/or social

 

 

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instability; (iii) regulation, taxation or international tax treaties between various countries; or (iv) currency, interest rate or price fluctuations. Local, regional or global events such as war, acts of terrorism, the spread of infectious illness or other public health issues, recessions, or other events could have a significant impact on the Funds and their investments. Each Fund’s prospectus provides details of the risks to which the Fund is subject.

BFA uses a “passive” or index approach to try to achieve each Fund’s investment objective following the securities included in its underlying index during upturns as well as downturns. BFA does not take steps to reduce market exposure or to lessen the effects of a declining market. Divergence from the underlying index and the composition of the portfolio is monitored by BFA.

The Funds may be exposed to additional risks when reinvesting cash collateral in money market funds that do not seek to maintain a stable NAV per share of $1.00, which may be subject to redemption gates or liquidity fees under certain circumstances.

Market Risk: An outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus has developed into a global pandemic and has resulted in closing borders, quarantines, disruptions to supply chains and customer activity, as well as general concern and uncertainty. The impact of this pandemic, and other global health crises that may arise in the future, could affect the economies of many nations, individual companies and the market in general in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen at the present time. This pandemic may result in substantial market volatility and may adversely impact the prices and liquidity of a fund’s investments. Although vaccines have been developed and approved for use by various governments, the duration of this pandemic and its effects cannot be determined with certainty.

Valuation Risk: The market values of equities, such as common stocks and preferred securities or equity related investments, such as futures and options, may decline due to general market conditions which are not specifically related to a particular company. They may also decline due to factors which affect a particular industry or industries. A fund may invest in illiquid investments. An illiquid investment is any investment that a fund reasonably expects cannot be sold or disposed of in current market conditions in seven calendar days or less without the sale or disposition significantly changing the market value of the investment. A fund may experience difficulty in selling illiquid investments in a timely manner at the price that it believes the investments are worth. Prices may fluctuate widely over short or extended periods in response to company, market or economic news. Markets also tend to move in cycles, with periods of rising and falling prices. This volatility may cause a fund’s NAV to experience significant increases or decreases over short periods of time. If there is a general decline in the securities and other markets, the NAV of a fund may lose value, regardless of the individual results of the securities and other instruments in which a fund invests.

Counterparty Credit Risk: The Funds may be exposed to counterparty credit risk, or the risk that an entity may fail to or be unable to perform on its commitments related to unsettled or open transactions, including making timely interest and/or principal payments or otherwise honoring its obligations. The Funds manage counterparty credit risk by entering into transactions only with counterparties that the Manager believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. Financial assets, which potentially expose the Funds to market, issuer and counterparty credit risks, consist principally of financial instruments and receivables due from counterparties. The extent of the Funds’ exposure to market, issuer and counterparty credit risks with respect to these financial assets is approximately their value recorded in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, less any collateral held by the Funds.

A derivative contract may suffer a mark-to-market loss if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the market rates or values of the underlying instrument. Losses can also occur if the counterparty does not perform under the contract.

With exchange-traded futures, there is less counterparty credit risk to the Funds since the exchange or clearinghouse, as counterparty to such instruments, guarantees against a possible default. The clearinghouse stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract; therefore, credit risk is limited to failure of the clearinghouse. While offset rights may exist under applicable law, a Fund does not have a contractual right of offset against a clearing broker or clearinghouse in the event of a default (including the bankruptcy or insolvency). Additionally, credit risk exists in exchange-traded futures with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a clearing broker’s customer accounts. While clearing brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a clearing broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the clearing broker for all its clients, typically the shortfall would be allocated on a pro rata basis across all the clearing broker’s customers, potentially resulting in losses to the Funds.

Concentration Risk: A diversified portfolio, where this is appropriate and consistent with a fund’s objectives, minimizes the risk that a price change of a particular investment will have a material impact on the NAV of a fund. The investment concentrations within each Fund’s portfolio are disclosed in its Schedule of Investments.

Certain Funds invest a significant portion of their assets in issuers located in a single country or a limited number of countries. When a fund concentrates its investments in this manner, it assumes the risk that economic, regulatory, political and social conditions in that country or those countries may have a significant impact on the fund and could affect the income from, or the value or liquidity of, the Fund’s portfolio. Unanticipated or sudden political or social developments may cause uncertainty in the markets and as a result adversely affect the Fund’s investments. Foreign issuers may not be subject to the same uniform accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards and practices as used in the United States. Foreign securities markets may also be more volatile and less liquid than U.S. securities and may be less subject to governmental supervision not typically associated with investing in U.S. securities. Investment percentages in specific countries are presented in the Schedule of Investments.

Certain Funds invest a significant portion of their assets in securities of issuers located in Europe or with significant exposure to European issuers or countries. The European financial markets have recently experienced volatility and adverse trends due to concerns about economic downturns in, or rising government debt levels of, several European countries as well as acts of war in the region. These events may spread to other countries in Europe and may affect the value and liquidity of certain of the Funds’ investments.

Responses to the financial problems by European governments, central banks and others, including austerity measures and reforms, may not work, may result in social unrest and may limit future growth and economic recovery or have other unintended consequences. Further defaults or restructurings by governments and others of their debt could have additional adverse effects on economies, financial markets and asset valuations around the world. The United Kingdom has withdrawn from the European Union, and one or more other countries may withdraw from the European Union and/or abandon the Euro, the common currency of the European Union. The impact of these

 

 

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actions, especially if they occur in a disorderly fashion, is not clear but could be significant and far reaching. In addition, Russia launched a large-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022. The extent and duration of the military action, resulting sanctions and resulting future market disruptions in the region are impossible to predict, but could be significant and have a severe adverse effect on the region, including significant negative impacts on the economy and the markets for certain securities and commodities, such as oil and natural gas, as well as other sectors.

Certain Funds invest a significant portion of their assets in securities of issuers located in Asia or with significant exposure to Asian issuers or countries. The Asian financial markets have recently experienced volatility and adverse trends due to concerns in several Asian countries regarding monetary policy, government intervention in the markets, rising government debt levels or economic downturns. These events may spread to other countries in Asia and may affect the value and liquidity of certain of the Funds’ investments.

Significant Shareholder Redemption Risk: Certain shareholders may own or manage a substantial amount of fund shares and/or hold their fund investments for a limited period of time. Large redemptions of fund shares by these shareholders may force a fund to sell portfolio securities, which may negatively impact the fund’s NAV, increase the fund’s brokerage costs, and/or accelerate the realization of taxable income/gains and cause the fund to make additional taxable distributions to shareholders.

LIBOR Transition Risk: The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority announced a phase out of the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). Although many LIBOR rates ceased to be published or no longer are representative of the underlying market they seek to measure after December 31, 2021, a selection of widely used USD LIBOR rates will continue to be published through June 2023 in order to assist with the transition. The Funds may be exposed to financial instruments tied to LIBOR to determine payment obligations, financing terms, hedging strategies or investment value. The transition process away from LIBOR might lead to increased volatility and illiquidity in markets for, and reduce the effectiveness of new hedges placed against instruments whose terms currently include LIBOR. The ultimate effect of the LIBOR transition process on the Funds is uncertain.

 

10.

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

Capital shares are issued and redeemed by each Fund only in aggregations of a specified number of shares or multiples thereof (“Creation Units”) at NAV. Except when aggregated in Creation Units, shares of each Fund are not redeemable.

Transactions in capital shares were as follows:

 

     Year Ended
07/31/22
    Year Ended
07/31/21
 
iShares ETF   Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

MSCI Intl Momentum Factor

       

Shares sold

    6,600,000     $ 232,970,183       12,000,000     $ 424,231,139  

Shares redeemed

    (1,200,000     (42,860,301     (3,000,000     (107,558,457
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    5,400,000     $ 190,109,882       9,000,000     $ 316,672,682  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

MSCI Intl Quality Factor

       

Shares sold

    28,300,000     $ 1,071,350,051       45,200,000     $ 1,593,430,344  

Shares redeemed

    (1,000,000     (32,364,631     (4,500,000     (154,173,132
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    27,300,000     $ 1,038,985,420       40,700,000     $ 1,439,257,212  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

MSCI Intl Size Factor

       

Shares sold

    600,000     $ 16,485,728       400,000     $ 11,680,140  

Shares redeemed

    (800,000     (24,054,509     (400,000     (12,878,540
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    (200,000   $ (7,568,781         $ (1,198,400
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

MSCI Intl Value Factor

       

Shares sold

    19,500,000     $ 492,584,472       30,800,000     $ 795,071,169  

Shares redeemed

    (1,100,000     (25,586,947     (10,700,000     (267,845,067
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    18,400,000     $ 466,997,525       20,100,000     $ 527,226,102  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The consideration for the purchase of Creation Units of a fund in the Company generally consists of the in-kind deposit of a designated portfolio of securities and a specified amount of cash. Certain funds in the Company may be offered in Creation Units solely or partially for cash in U.S. dollars. Investors purchasing and redeeming Creation Units may pay a purchase transaction fee and a redemption transaction fee directly to State Street Bank and Trust Company, the Company’s administrator, to offset transfer and other transaction costs associated with the issuance and redemption of Creation Units, including Creation Units for cash. Investors transacting in Creation Units for cash may also pay an additional variable charge to compensate the relevant fund for certain transaction costs (i.e., stamp taxes, taxes on currency or other financial transactions, and brokerage costs) and market impact expenses relating to investing in portfolio securities. Such variable charges, if any, are included in shares sold in the table above.

From time to time, settlement of securities related to in-kind contributions or in-kind redemptions may be delayed. In such cases, securities related to in-kind transactions are reflected as a receivable or a payable in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

 

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11.

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Funds through the date the financial statements were available to be issued and has determined that there were no subsequent events requiring adjustment or additional disclosure in the financial statements.

 

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Trustees of

iShares Trust and Shareholders of each of the four funds listed in the table below

Opinions on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of each of the funds listed in the table below (four of the funds constituting iShares Trust, hereafter collectively referred to as the “Funds”) as of July 31, 2022, the related statements of operations for the year ended July 31, 2022, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended July 31, 2022, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended July 31, 2022 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Funds as of July 31, 2022, the results of each of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in each of their net assets for each of the two years in the period ended July 31, 2022 and each of the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended July 31, 2022 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

iShares MSCI Intl Momentum Factor ETF

iShares MSCI Intl Quality Factor ETF

iShares MSCI Intl Size Factor ETF

iShares MSCI Intl Value Factor ETF

Basis for Opinions

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Funds’ financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of July 31, 2022 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

September 23, 2022

We have served as the auditor of one or more BlackRock investment companies since 2000.

 

 

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Important Tax Information  (unaudited)   

 

iShares ETF   Qualified Dividend
Income
 

MSCI Intl Momentum Factor

  $ 29,262,479  

MSCI Intl Quality Factor

    138,377,430  

MSCI Intl Size Factor

    472,092  

MSCI Intl Value Factor

    57,779,302  

The Funds hereby designate the following amounts, or maximum amounts allowable by law, as capital gain dividends, subject to a long-term capital gains tax rate as noted below, for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2022:

 

iShares ETF   20% Rate Long-Term
Capital Gain Dividends
 

MSCI Intl Momentum Factor

  $ 25,333,138  

The Funds intend to pass through to their shareholders the following amounts, or maximum amounts allowable by law, of foreign source income earned and foreign taxes paid for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2022:

 

iShares ETF   Foreign Source
Income Earned
     Foreign
Taxes Paid
 

MSCI Intl Momentum Factor

  $ 31,728,444      $ 2,682,961  

MSCI Intl Quality Factor

    147,613,149        9,987,428  

MSCI Intl Size Factor

    561,522        48,972  

MSCI Intl Value Factor

    61,298,837        4,766,455  

 

 

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Board Review and Approval of Investment Advisory Contract

 

iShares MSCI Intl Momentum Factor ETF, iShares MSCI Intl Quality Factor ETF, (each the “Fund”)

Under Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”), including a majority of Board Members who are not “interested persons” of the Trust (as that term is defined in the 1940 Act) (the “Independent Board Members”), is required annually to consider and approve the Investment Advisory Agreement between the Trust and BFA (the “Advisory Agreement”) on behalf of the Fund. The Board’s consideration entails a year-long process whereby the Board and its committees (composed solely of Independent Board Members) assess BlackRock’s services to the Fund, including investment management; fund accounting; administrative and shareholder services; oversight of the Fund’s service providers; risk management and oversight; legal and compliance services; and ability to meet applicable legal and regulatory requirements. The Independent Board Members requested, and BFA provided, such information as the Independent Board Members, with advice from independent counsel, deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the Advisory Agreement. At meetings on May 3, 2022 and May 18, 2022, a committee composed of all of the Independent Board Members (the “15(c) Committee”), with independent counsel, met with management and reviewed and discussed information provided in response to initial requests of the 15(c) Committee and/or its independent counsel, and requested certain additional information, which management agreed to provide. At a meeting held on June 13-15, 2022, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, reviewed the additional information provided by management in response to these requests.

After extensive discussions and deliberations, the Board, including all of the Independent Board Members, approved the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund, based on a review of qualitative and quantitative information provided by BFA and their cumulative experience as Board Members. The Board noted its satisfaction with the extent and quality of information provided and its frequent interactions with management, as well as the detailed responses and other information provided by BFA. The Independent Board Members were advised by their independent counsel throughout the process, including about the legal standards applicable to their review. In approving the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, considered various factors, including: (i) the expenses and performance of the Fund; (ii) the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by BFA; (iii) the costs of services provided to the Fund and profits realized by BFA and its affiliates; (iv) potential economies of scale and the sharing of related benefits; (v) the fees and services provided for other comparable funds/accounts managed by BFA and its affiliates; and (vi) other benefits to BFA and/or its affiliates. The material factors, none of which was controlling, and conclusions that formed the basis for the Board, including the Independent Board Members, to approve the continuance of the Advisory Agreement are discussed below.

Expenses and Performance of the Fund: The Board reviewed statistical information prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent provider of investment company data, regarding the expense ratio components, including gross and net total expenses, fees and expenses of another fund in which the Fund invests (if applicable), and waivers/reimbursements (if applicable) of the Fund in comparison with the same information for other ETFs, objectively selected by Broadridge as comprising the Fund’s applicable expense peer group pursuant to Broadridge’s proprietary ETF methodology (the “Peer Group”). The Board was provided with a detailed description of the proprietary ETF methodology used by Broadridge to determine the Fund’s Peer Group. The Board noted that, due to the limitations in providing comparable funds in the Peer Group, the statistical information provided in Broadridge’s report may or may not provide meaningful direct comparisons to the Fund in all instances. The Board also noted that the investment advisory fee rate and overall expenses (net of waivers and reimbursements) for the Fund were within range of the median of the investment advisory fee rate and overall expenses (net of waivers and reimbursements) of the funds in its Peer Group, excluding iShares funds.

In addition, to the extent that any of the comparison funds included in the Peer Group, excluding iShares funds, track the same index as the Fund, Broadridge also provided, and the Board reviewed, a comparison of the Fund’s performance for the one-year, three-year, five-year, ten-year, and since inception periods, as applicable, and for the quarter ended December 31, 2021, to that of such relevant comparison fund(s) for the same periods. The Board noted that the Fund seeks to track its specified underlying index and that, during the year, the Board received periodic reports on the Fund’s short- and longer-term performance in comparison with its underlying index. Such periodic comparative performance information, including additional detailed information as requested by the Board, was also considered. The Board noted that the Fund generally performed in line with its underlying index over the relevant periods.

Based on this review, the other factors considered at the meeting, and their general knowledge of ETF pricing, the Board concluded that the investment advisory fee rate and expense level and the historical performance of the Fund supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided: Based on management’s representations, including information about recent enhancements and initiatives with respect to the iShares business, including with respect to capital markets support and analysis, technology, portfolio management, product design and quality, compliance and risk management, global public policy and other services, the Board expected that there would be no diminution in the scope of services required of or provided by BFA under the Advisory Agreement for the coming year as compared with the scope of services provided by BFA during prior years. In reviewing the scope of these services, the Board considered BFA’s investment philosophy and experience, noting that BFA and its affiliates have committed significant resources over time, including during the past year, to support the iShares funds and their shareholders and have made significant investments into the iShares business. The Board also considered BFA’s compliance program and its compliance record with respect to the Fund. In that regard, the Board noted that BFA reports to the Board about portfolio management and compliance matters on a periodic basis in connection with regularly scheduled meetings of the Board, and on other occasions as necessary and appropriate, and has provided information and made relevant officers and other employees of BFA (and its affiliates) available as needed to provide further assistance with these matters. The Board also reviewed the background and experience of the persons responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund, as well as the resources available to them in managing the Fund. In addition to the above considerations, the Board reviewed and considered detailed presentations regarding BFA’s investment performance, investment and risk management processes and strategies, provided at the May 3, 2022 meeting and throughout the year, and matters related to BFA’s portfolio compliance program.

Based on review of this information, and the performance information discussed above, the Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund under the Advisory Agreement supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Costs of Services Provided to the Fund and Profits Realized by BFA and its Affiliates: The Board reviewed information about the estimated profitability to BlackRock in managing the Fund, based on the fees payable to BFA and its affiliates (including fees under the Advisory Agreement), and other sources of revenue and expense to BFA

 

 

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and its affiliates from the Fund’s operations for the last calendar year. The Board reviewed BlackRock’s methodology for calculating estimated profitability of the iShares funds, noting that the 15(c) Committee and the Board had focused on the methodology and profitability presentation. The Board recognized that profitability may be affected by numerous factors, including, among other things, fee waivers by BFA, the types of funds managed, expense allocations and business mix. The Board thus recognized that calculating and comparing profitability at individual fund levels is challenging. The Board discussed with management the sources of direct and ancillary revenue, including the revenues to BTC, a BlackRock affiliate, from securities lending by the Fund. The Board also discussed BFA’s estimated profit margin as reflected in the Fund’s profitability analysis and reviewed information regarding potential economies of scale (as discussed below).

Based on this review, the Board concluded that the information considered with respect to the profits realized by BFA and its affiliates under the Advisory Agreement and from other relationships between the Fund and BFA and/or its affiliates, if any, as well as the other factors considered at the meeting, supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Economies of Scale: The Board reviewed information and considered the extent to which economies of scale might be realized as the assets of the Fund increase, noting that the issue of potential economies of scale had been focused on by the 15(c) Committee and the Board during their meetings and addressed by management. The 15(c) Committee and the Board received information regarding BlackRock’s historical estimated profitability, including BFA’s and its affiliates’ estimated costs in providing services. The estimated cost information distinguished, among other things, between fixed and variable costs, and showed how the level and nature of fixed and variable costs may impact the existence or size of scale benefits, with the Board recognizing that potential economies of scale are difficult to measure. The 15(c) Committee and the Board reviewed information provided by BFA regarding the sharing of scale benefits with the iShares funds through various means, including, as applicable, through relatively low fee rates established at inception, breakpoints, waivers, or other fee reductions, as well as through additional investment in the iShares business and the provision of improved or additional infrastructure and services to the iShares funds and their shareholders. The Board noted that the Advisory Agreement for the Fund did not provide for breakpoints in the Fund’s investment advisory fee rate as the assets of the Fund increase. However, the Board noted that it would continue to assess the appropriateness of adding breakpoints in the future.

The Board concluded that this review of potential economies of scale and the sharing of related benefits, as well as the other factors considered at the meeting, supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Fees and Services Provided for Other Comparable Funds/Accounts Managed by BFA and its Affiliates: The Board received and considered information regarding the investment advisory/management fee rates for other funds/accounts in the U.S. for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory/management services, including open-end funds registered under the 1940 Act (including sub-advised funds), collective trust funds, and institutional separate accounts (collectively, the “Other Accounts”). The Board acknowledged BFA’s representation that the iShares funds are fundamentally different investment vehicles from the Other Accounts.

The Board received detailed information regarding how the Other Accounts generally differ from the Fund, including in terms of the types of services and generally more extensive services provided to the Fund, as well as other significant differences. In that regard, the Board considered that the pricing of services to institutional clients is typically based on a number of factors beyond the nature and extent of the specific services to be provided and often depends on the overall relationship between the client and its affiliates and the adviser and its affiliates. In addition, the Board considered the relative complexity and inherent risks and challenges of managing and providing other services to the Fund, as a publicly traded investment vehicle, as compared to the Other Accounts, particularly those that are institutional clients, in light of differing regulatory requirements and client-imposed mandates. The Board noted that BFA and its affiliates do not manage Other Accounts with substantially the same investment objective and strategy as the Fund and that track the same index as the Fund. The Board also acknowledged management’s assertion that, for certain iShares funds, and for client segmentation purposes, BlackRock has launched an iShares fund that may provide a similar investment exposure at a lower investment advisory fee rate.

The Board considered the “all-inclusive” nature of the Fund’s advisory fee structure, and the Fund’s expenses borne by BFA under this arrangement and noted that the investment advisory fee rate under the Advisory Agreement for the Fund was generally higher than the investment advisory/management fee rates for certain of the Other Accounts (particularly institutional clients) and concluded that the differences appeared to be consistent with the factors discussed.

Other Benefits to BFA and/or its Affiliates: The Board reviewed other benefits or ancillary revenue received by BFA and/or its affiliates in connection with the services provided to the Fund by BFA, both direct and indirect, including, but not limited to, payment of revenue to BTC, the Fund’s securities lending agent, for loaning portfolio securities (which was included in the profit margins reviewed by the Board pursuant to BFA’s estimated profitability methodology), payment of advisory fees or other fees to BFA (or its affiliates) in connection with any investments by the Fund in other funds for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory services or other services, and BlackRock’s profile in the investment community. The Board also noted the revenue received by BFA and/or its affiliates pursuant to an agreement that permits a service provider to use certain portions of BlackRock’s technology platform to service accounts managed by BFA and/or its affiliates, including the iShares funds. The Board noted that BFA generally does not use soft dollars or consider the value of research or other services that may be provided to BFA (including its affiliates) in selecting brokers for portfolio transactions for the Fund. The Board concluded that any such ancillary benefits would not be disadvantageous to the Fund and thus would not alter the Board’s conclusion with respect to the appropriateness of approving the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Conclusion: Based on a review of the factors described above, as well as such other factors as deemed appropriate by the Board, the Board, including all of the Independent Board Members, determined that the Fund’s investment advisory fee rate under the Advisory Agreement does not constitute a fee that is so disproportionately large as to bear no reasonable relationship to the services rendered and that could not have been the product of arm’s-length bargaining, and concluded to approve the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

iShares MSCI Intl Size Factor ETF, iShares MSCI Intl Value Factor ETF (each the “Fund”)

Under Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”), including a majority of Board Members who are not “interested persons” of the Trust (as that term is defined in the 1940 Act) (the “Independent Board Members”), is required annually to consider and approve the

 

 

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Board Review and Approval of Investment Advisory Contract  (continued)

 

Investment Advisory Agreement between the Trust and BFA (the “Advisory Agreement”) on behalf of the Fund. The Board’s consideration entails a year-long process whereby the Board and its committees (composed solely of Independent Board Members) assess BlackRock’s services to the Fund, including investment management; fund accounting; administrative and shareholder services; oversight of the Fund’s service providers; risk management and oversight; legal and compliance services; and ability to meet applicable legal and regulatory requirements. The Independent Board Members requested, and BFA provided, such information as the Independent Board Members, with advice from independent counsel, deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the Advisory Agreement. At meetings on May 3, 2022 and May 18, 2022, a committee composed of all of the Independent Board Members (the “15(c) Committee”), with independent counsel, met with management and reviewed and discussed information provided in response to initial requests of the 15(c) Committee and/or its independent counsel, and requested certain additional information, which management agreed to provide. At a meeting held on June 13-15, 2022, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, reviewed the additional information provided by management in response to these requests.

After extensive discussions and deliberations, the Board, including all of the Independent Board Members, approved the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund, based on a review of qualitative and quantitative information provided by BFA and their cumulative experience as Board Members. The Board noted its satisfaction with the extent and quality of information provided and its frequent interactions with management, as well as the detailed responses and other information provided by BFA. The Independent Board Members were advised by their independent counsel throughout the process, including about the legal standards applicable to their review. In approving the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, considered various factors, including: (i) the expenses and performance of the Fund; (ii) the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by BFA; (iii) the costs of services provided to the Fund and profits realized by BFA and its affiliates; (iv) potential economies of scale and the sharing of related benefits; (v) the fees and services provided for other comparable funds/accounts managed by BFA and its affiliates; and (vi) other benefits to BFA and/or its affiliates. The material factors, none of which was controlling, and conclusions that formed the basis for the Board, including the Independent Board Members, to approve the continuance of the Advisory Agreement are discussed below.

Expenses and Performance of the Fund: The Board reviewed statistical information prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent provider of investment company data, regarding the expense ratio components, including gross and net total expenses, fees and expenses of another fund in which the Fund invests (if applicable), and waivers/reimbursements (if applicable) of the Fund in comparison with the same information for other ETFs, objectively selected by Broadridge as comprising the Fund’s applicable expense peer group pursuant to Broadridge’s proprietary ETF methodology (the “Peer Group”). The Board was provided with a detailed description of the proprietary ETF methodology used by Broadridge to determine the Fund’s Peer Group. The Board noted that, due to the limitations in providing comparable funds in the Peer Group, the statistical information provided in Broadridge’s report may or may not provide meaningful direct comparisons to the Fund in all instances. The Board also noted that the investment advisory fee rate and overall expenses (net of waivers and reimbursements) for the Fund were lower than the median of the investment advisory fee rates and overall expenses (net of waivers and reimbursements) of the funds in its Peer Group, excluding iShares funds.

In addition, to the extent that any of the comparison funds included in the Peer Group, excluding iShares funds, track the same index as the Fund, Broadridge also provided, and the Board reviewed, a comparison of the Fund’s performance for the one-year, three-year, five-year, ten-year, and since inception periods, as applicable, and for the quarter ended December 31, 2021, to that of such relevant comparison fund(s) for the same periods. The Board noted that the Fund seeks to track its specified underlying index and that, during the year, the Board received periodic reports on the Fund’s short- and longer-term performance in comparison with its underlying index. Such periodic comparative performance information, including additional detailed information as requested by the Board, was also considered. The Board noted that the Fund generally performed in line with its underlying index over the relevant periods.

Based on this review, the other factors considered at the meeting, and their general knowledge of ETF pricing, the Board concluded that the investment advisory fee rate and expense level and the historical performance of the Fund supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided: Based on management’s representations, including information about recent enhancements and initiatives with respect to the iShares business, including with respect to capital markets support and analysis, technology, portfolio management, product design and quality, compliance and risk management, global public policy and other services, the Board expected that there would be no diminution in the scope of services required of or provided by BFA under the Advisory Agreement for the coming year as compared with the scope of services provided by BFA during prior years. In reviewing the scope of these services, the Board considered BFA’s investment philosophy and experience, noting that BFA and its affiliates have committed significant resources over time, including during the past year, to support the iShares funds and their shareholders and have made significant investments into the iShares business. The Board also considered BFA’s compliance program and its compliance record with respect to the Fund. In that regard, the Board noted that BFA reports to the Board about portfolio management and compliance matters on a periodic basis in connection with regularly scheduled meetings of the Board, and on other occasions as necessary and appropriate, and has provided information and made relevant officers and other employees of BFA (and its affiliates) available as needed to provide further assistance with these matters. The Board also reviewed the background and experience of the persons responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund, as well as the resources available to them in managing the Fund. In addition to the above considerations, the Board reviewed and considered detailed presentations regarding BFA’s investment performance, investment and risk management processes and strategies, provided at the May 3, 2022 meeting and throughout the year, and matters related to BFA’s portfolio compliance program.

Based on review of this information, and the performance information discussed above, the Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund under the Advisory Agreement supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Costs of Services Provided to the Fund and Profits Realized by BFA and its Affiliates: The Board reviewed information about the estimated profitability to BlackRock in managing the Fund, based on the fees payable to BFA and its affiliates (including fees under the Advisory Agreement), and other sources of revenue and expense to BFA and its affiliates from the Fund’s operations for the last calendar year. The Board reviewed BlackRock’s methodology for calculating estimated profitability of the iShares funds, noting that the 15(c) Committee and the Board had focused on the methodology and profitability presentation. The Board recognized that profitability may be affected by numerous factors, including, among other things, fee waivers by BFA, the types of funds managed, expense allocations and business mix. The Board thus recognized that calculating and comparing profitability at individual fund levels is challenging. The Board discussed with management the sources of direct and ancillary revenue,

 

 

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including the revenues to BTC, a BlackRock affiliate, from securities lending by the Fund. The Board also discussed BFA’s estimated profit margin as reflected in the Fund’s profitability analysis and reviewed information regarding potential economies of scale (as discussed below).

Based on this review, the Board concluded that the information considered with respect to the profits realized by BFA and its affiliates under the Advisory Agreement and from other relationships between the Fund and BFA and/or its affiliates, if any, as well as the other factors considered at the meeting, supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Economies of Scale: The Board reviewed information and considered the extent to which economies of scale might be realized as the assets of the Fund increase, noting that the issue of potential economies of scale had been focused on by the 15(c) Committee and the Board during their meetings and addressed by management. The 15(c) Committee and the Board received information regarding BlackRock’s historical estimated profitability, including BFA’s and its affiliates’ estimated costs in providing services. The estimated cost information distinguished, among other things, between fixed and variable costs, and showed how the level and nature of fixed and variable costs may impact the existence or size of scale benefits, with the Board recognizing that potential economies of scale are difficult to measure. The 15(c) Committee and the Board reviewed information provided by BFA regarding the sharing of scale benefits with the iShares funds through various means, including, as applicable, through relatively low fee rates established at inception, breakpoints, waivers, or other fee reductions, as well as through additional investment in the iShares business and the provision of improved or additional infrastructure and services to the iShares funds and their shareholders. The Board noted that the Advisory Agreement for the Fund did not provide for breakpoints in the Fund’s investment advisory fee rate as the assets of the Fund increase. However, the Board noted that it would continue to assess the appropriateness of adding breakpoints in the future.

The Board concluded that this review of potential economies of scale and the sharing of related benefits, as well as the other factors considered at the meeting, supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Fees and Services Provided for Other Comparable Funds/Accounts Managed by BFA and its Affiliates: The Board received and considered information regarding the investment advisory/management fee rates for other funds/accounts in the U.S. for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory/management services, including open-end funds registered under the 1940 Act (including sub-advised funds), collective trust funds, and institutional separate accounts (collectively, the “Other Accounts”). The Board acknowledged BFA’s representation that the iShares funds are fundamentally different investment vehicles from the Other Accounts.

The Board received detailed information regarding how the Other Accounts generally differ from the Fund, including in terms of the types of services and generally more extensive services provided to the Fund, as well as other significant differences. In that regard, the Board considered that the pricing of services to institutional clients is typically based on a number of factors beyond the nature and extent of the specific services to be provided and often depends on the overall relationship between the client and its affiliates and the adviser and its affiliates. In addition, the Board considered the relative complexity and inherent risks and challenges of managing and providing other services to the Fund, as a publicly traded investment vehicle, as compared to the Other Accounts, particularly those that are institutional clients, in light of differing regulatory requirements and client-imposed mandates. The Board noted that BFA and its affiliates do not manage Other Accounts with substantially the same investment objective and strategy as the Fund and that track the same index as the Fund. The Board also acknowledged management’s assertion that, for certain iShares funds, and for client segmentation purposes, BlackRock has launched an iShares fund that may provide a similar investment exposure at a lower investment advisory fee rate.

The Board considered the “all-inclusive” nature of the Fund’s advisory fee structure, and the Fund’s expenses borne by BFA under this arrangement and noted that the investment advisory fee rate under the Advisory Agreement for the Fund was generally higher than the investment advisory/management fee rates for certain of the Other Accounts (particularly institutional clients) and concluded that the differences appeared to be consistent with the factors discussed.

Other Benefits to BFA and/or its Affiliates: The Board reviewed other benefits or ancillary revenue received by BFA and/or its affiliates in connection with the services provided to the Fund by BFA, both direct and indirect, including, but not limited to, payment of revenue to BTC, the Fund’s securities lending agent, for loaning portfolio securities (which was included in the profit margins reviewed by the Board pursuant to BFA’s estimated profitability methodology), payment of advisory fees or other fees to BFA (or its affiliates) in connection with any investments by the Fund in other funds for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory services or other services, and BlackRock’s profile in the investment community. The Board also noted the revenue received by BFA and/or its affiliates pursuant to an agreement that permits a service provider to use certain portions of BlackRock’s technology platform to service accounts managed by BFA and/or its affiliates, including the iShares funds. The Board noted that BFA generally does not use soft dollars or consider the value of research or other services that may be provided to BFA (including its affiliates) in selecting brokers for portfolio transactions for the Fund. The Board concluded that any such ancillary benefits would not be disadvantageous to the Fund and thus would not alter the Board’s conclusion with respect to the appropriateness of approving the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Conclusion: Based on a review of the factors described above, as well as such other factors as deemed appropriate by the Board, the Board, including all of the Independent Board Members, determined that the Fund’s investment advisory fee rate under the Advisory Agreement does not constitute a fee that is so disproportionately large as to bear no reasonable relationship to the services rendered and that could not have been the product of arm’s-length bargaining, and concluded to approve the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

 

 

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Supplemental Information (unaudited)

 

Section 19(a) Notices

The amounts and sources of distributions reported are estimates and are being provided pursuant to regulatory requirements and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources for tax reporting purposes will depend upon each Fund’s investment experience during the year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. Shareholders will receive a Form 1099-DIV each calendar year that will inform them how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

July 31, 2022

 

       
    Total Cumulative Distributions
for the Fiscal Year
          % Breakdown of the Total Cumulative
Distributions for the Fiscal Year
 
iShares ETF   Net
Investment
Income
    Net Realized
Capital Gains
    Return of
Capital
    Total Per
Share
           Net
Investment
Income
    Net Realized
Capital Gains
    Return of
Capital
    Total Per
Share
 

MSCI Intl Momentum Factor

  $   1.115797     $ 1.105722     $     $  2.221519         50     50         100

MSCI Intl Quality Factor(a)

    1.113808             0.001942       1.115750         100             0 (b)      100  

MSCI Intl Size Factor(a)

    2.522781             0.027571       2.550352         99             1       100  

MSCI Intl Value Factor(a)

    1.045443             0.013435       1.058878               99             1       100  

 

  (a) 

The Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its net investment income and net realized capital gains; therefore, a portion of the distribution may be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the shareholder’s investment in the Fund is returned to the shareholder. A return of capital does not necessarily reflect the Fund’s investment performance and should not be confused with “yield” or “income”. When distributions exceed total return performance, the difference will incrementally reduce the Fund’s net asset value per share.

 
  (b) 

Rounds to less than 1%.

 

Premium/Discount Information

Information on the Fund’s net asset value, market price, premiums and discounts, and bid-ask spreads can be found at iShares.com.

 

 

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Trustee and Officer Information (unaudited)

 

The Board of Trustees has responsibility for the overall management and operations of the Funds, including general supervision of the duties performed by BFA and other service providers. Each Trustee serves until he or she resigns, is removed, dies, retires or becomes incapacitated. Each officer shall hold office until his or her successor is elected and qualifies or until his or her death, resignation or removal. Trustees who are not “interested persons” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust are referred to as independent trustees (“Independent Trustees”).

The registered investment companies advised by BFA or its affiliates (the “BlackRock-advised Funds”) are organized into one complex of open-end equity, multi-asset, index and money market funds and ETFs (the “BlackRock Multi-Asset Complex”), one complex of closed-end funds and open-end non-index fixed-income funds (including ETFs) (the “BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex”) and one complex of ETFs (“Exchange-Traded Fund Complex”) (each, a “BlackRock Fund Complex”). Each Fund is included in the Exchange-Traded Fund Complex. Each Trustee also serves as a Director of iShares, Inc. and a Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust and, as a result, oversees all of the funds within the Exchange-Traded Fund Complex, which consists of 384 funds as of July 31, 2022. With the exception of Robert S. Kapito, Salim Ramji and Charles Park, the address of each Trustee and officer is c/o BlackRock, Inc., 400 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94105. The address of Mr. Kapito, Mr. Ramji and Mr. Park is c/o BlackRock, Inc., Park Avenue Plaza, 55 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10055. The Board has designated John E. Kerrigan as its Independent Board Chair. Additional information about the Funds’ Trustees and officers may be found in the Funds’ combined Statement of Additional Information, which is available without charge, upon request, by calling toll-free 1-800-iShares (1-800-474-2737).

 

Interested Trustees
       
  Name (Age)    Position(s)   

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

   Other Directorships Held by Trustee
Robert S. Kapito(a) (65)    Trustee (since 2009).    President, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2006); Vice Chairman of BlackRock, Inc. and Head of BlackRock’s Portfolio Management Group (since its formation in 1998) and BlackRock, Inc.’s predecessor entities (since 1988); Trustee, University of Pennsylvania (since 2009); President of Board of Directors, Hope & Heroes Children’s Cancer Fund (since 2002).    Director of BlackRock, Inc. (since 2006); Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2009); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011).
Salim Ramji(b) (52)    Trustee (since 2019).    Senior Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2014); Global Head of BlackRock’s ETF and Index Investments Business (since 2019); Head of BlackRock’s U.S. Wealth Advisory Business (2015-2019); Global Head of Corporate Strategy, BlackRock, Inc. (2014-2015); Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company (2010-2014).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2019); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2019).

 

(a)

Robert S. Kapito is deemed to be an “interested person” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust due to his affiliations with BlackRock, Inc. and its affiliates.

(b)

Salim Ramji is deemed to be an “interested person” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust due to his affiliations with BlackRock, Inc. and its affiliates.

 

Independent Trustees
       
  Name (Age)    Position(s)    Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
   Other Directorships Held by Trustee
John E. Kerrigan (67)    Trustee (since 2005); Independent Board Chair (since 2022).    Chief Investment Officer, Santa Clara University (since 2002).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2005); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011); Independent Board Chair of iShares, Inc. and iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2022).
Jane D. Carlin (66)    Trustee (since 2015); Risk Committee Chair (since 2016).    Consultant (since 2012); Member of the Audit Committee (2012-2018), Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee (2017-2018) and Director of PHH Corporation (mortgage solutions) (2012-2018); Managing Director and Global Head of Financial Holding Company Governance & Assurance and the Global Head of Operational Risk Management of Morgan Stanley (2006-2012).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2015); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2015); Member of the Audit Committee (since 2016), Chair of the Audit Committee (since 2020) and Director of The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (since 2016).
Richard L. Fagnani (67)    Trustee (since 2017); Audit Committee Chair (since 2019).    Partner, KPMG LLP (2002-2016).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2017); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2017).

 

 

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Trustee and Officer Information (unaudited)  (continued)

 

Independent Trustees (continued)

       
  Name (Age)    Position(s)   

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

   Other Directorships Held by Trustee
Cecilia H. Herbert (73)    Trustee (since 2005); Nominating and Governance and Equity Plus Committee Chairs (since 2022).    Chair of the Finance Committee (since 2019) and Trustee and Member of the Finance, Audit and Quality Committees of Stanford Health Care (since 2016); Trustee of WNET, New York’s public media company (since 2011) and Member of the Audit Committee (since 2018) and Investment Committee (since 2011); Chair (1994-2005) and Member (since 1992) of the Investment Committee, Archdiocese of San Francisco; Trustee of Forward Funds (14 portfolios) (2009-2018); Trustee of Salient MF Trust (4 portfolios) (2015-2018); Director (1998-2013) and President (2007-2011) of the Board of Directors, Catholic Charities CYO; Trustee (2002-2011) and Chair of the Finance and Investment Committee (2006-2010) of the Thacher School; Director of the Senior Center of Jackson Hole (since 2020).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2005); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011); Trustee of Thrivent Church Loan and Income Fund (since 2019).
Drew E. Lawton (63)    Trustee (since 2017); 15(c) Committee Chair (since 2017).    Senior Managing Director of New York Life Insurance Company (2010-2015).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2017); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2017).
John E. Martinez (61)    Trustee (since 2003); Securities Lending Committee Chair (since 2019).    Director of Real Estate Equity Exchange, Inc. (since 2005); Director of Cloudera Foundation (2017-2020); and Director of Reading Partners (2012-2016).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2003); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011).
Madhav V. Rajan (57)    Trustee (since 2011); Fixed Income Plus Committee Chair (since 2019).    Dean, and George Pratt Shultz Professor of Accounting, University of Chicago Booth School of Business (since 2017); Advisory Board Member (since 2016) and Director (since 2020) of C.M. Capital Corporation; Chair of the Board for the Center for Research in Security Prices, LLC (since 2020); Robert K. Jaedicke Professor of Accounting, Stanford University Graduate School of Business (2001-2017); Professor of Law (by courtesy), Stanford Law School (2005-2017); Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Head of MBA Program, Stanford University Graduate School of Business (2010-2016).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2011); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011).

 

Officers
     
  Name (Age)    Position(s)   

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

Armando Senra (51)    President (since 2019).    Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2007); Head of U.S., Canada and Latam iShares, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2019); Head of Latin America Region, BlackRock, Inc. (2006-2019); Managing Director, Bank of America Merrill Lynch (1994-2006).
Trent Walker (48)    Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (since 2020).    Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since September 2019); Chief Financial Officer of iShares Delaware Trust Sponsor LLC, BlackRock Funds, BlackRock Funds II, BlackRock Funds IV, BlackRock Funds V and BlackRock Funds VI (since 2021); Executive Vice President of PIMCO (2016-2019); Senior Vice President of PIMCO (2008-2015); Treasurer (2013-2019) and Assistant Treasurer (2007-2017) of PIMCO Funds, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, PIMCO ETF Trust, PIMCO Equity Series, PIMCO Equity Series VIT, PIMCO Managed Accounts Trust, 2 PIMCO-sponsored interval funds and 21 PIMCO-sponsored closed-end funds.
Charles Park (54)    Chief Compliance Officer (since 2006).    Chief Compliance Officer of BlackRock Advisors, LLC and the BlackRock-advised Funds in the BlackRock Multi-Asset Complex and the BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex (since 2014); Chief Compliance Officer of BFA (since 2006).
Marisa Rolland (41)    Secretary (since 2022).    Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2018); Vice President, BlackRock, Inc. (2010-2017).
Rachel Aguirre (40)    Executive Vice President (since 2022).    Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2018); Director, BlackRock, Inc. (2009-2018); Head of U.S. iShares Product (since 2022); Head of EII U.S. Product Engineering (since 2021); Co-Head of EII’s Americas Portfolio Engineering (2020-2021); Head of Developed Markets Portfolio Engineering (2016-2019).
Jennifer Hsui (46)    Executive Vice President (since 2022).    Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2009); Co-Head of Index Equity (since 2022).
James Mauro (51)    Executive Vice President (since 2022).    Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2010); Head of Fixed Income Index Investments in the Americas and Head of San Francisco Core Portfolio Management (since 2020).

 

 

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Trustee and Officer Information (unaudited)  (continued)

 

 

Effective March 18, 2022, Rachel Aguirre, Jennifer Hsui, and James Mauro have replaced Scott Radell, Alan Mason, and Marybeth Leithead as Executive Vice Presidents.

 

Effective June 15, 2022, Marisa Rolland replaced Deepa Damre Smith as Secretary.

 

 

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General Information

 

Electronic Delivery

Shareholders can sign up for e-mail notifications announcing that the shareholder report or prospectus has been posted on the iShares website at iShares.com. Once you have enrolled, you will no longer receive prospectuses and shareholder reports in the mail.

To enroll in electronic delivery:

 

   

Go to icsdelivery.com.

   

If your brokerage firm is not listed, electronic delivery may not be available. Please contact your broker-dealer or financial advisor.

Householding

Householding is an option available to certain fund investors. Householding is a method of delivery, based on the preference of the individual investor, in which a single copy of certain shareholder documents and Rule 30e-3 notices can be delivered to investors who share the same address, even if their accounts are registered under different names. Please contact your broker-dealer if you are interested in enrolling in householding and receiving a single copy of prospectuses and other shareholder documents, or if you are currently enrolled in householding and wish to change your householding status.

Availability of Quarterly Schedule of Investments

The Funds file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to their reports on Form N-PORT. The Funds’ Forms N-PORT are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. Additionally, each Fund makes its portfolio holdings for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year available at iShares.com/fundreports.

Availability of Proxy Voting Policies and Proxy Voting Records

A description of the policies and procedures that the iShares Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and information about how the iShares Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent twelve-month period ending June 30 is available without charge, upon request (1) by calling toll-free 1-800-474-2737; (2) on the iShares website at iShares.com; and (3) on the SEC website at sec.gov.

A description of the Trust’s policies and procedures with respect to the disclosure of the Fund’s portfolio securities is available in the Fund Prospectus. The Fund discloses its portfolio holdings daily and provides information regarding its top holdings in Fund fact sheets at iShares.com.

 

 

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Glossary of Terms Used in this Report

 

Portfolio Abbreviations
ADR    American Depositary Receipt
NVS    Non-Voting Shares
REIT    Real Estate Investment Trust

 

 

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  JULY 31, 2022

 

   2022 Annual Report

 

iShares Trust

 

·  

iShares International Equity Factor ETF  |  INTF  |  NYSE Arca

 

·  

iShares MSCI Global Multifactor ETF  |  ACWF  |  NYSE Arca

 

·  

iShares MSCI Intl Small-Cap Multifactor ETF  |  ISCF  |  NYSE Arca

 

·  

iShares MSCI USA Mid-Cap Multifactor ETF  |  MIDF  |  NYSE Arca

 

·  

iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor ETF  |  SMLF  |  NYSE Arca

 

·  

iShares U.S. Equity Factor ETF  |  LRGF  |  NYSE Arca


The Markets in Review

Dear Shareholder,

The 12-month reporting period as of July 31, 2022 saw the emergence of significant challenges that disrupted the economic recovery and strong financial markets. The U.S. economy shrank in the first half of 2022, ending the run of robust growth that followed the reopening of global economies and the development of COVID-19 vaccines. Changes in consumer spending patterns and a tight labor market led to elevated inflation, which reached a 40-year high. Moreover, while the foremost effect of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been a severe humanitarian crisis, the ongoing war continued to present challenges for both investors and policymakers.

Equity prices fell as interest rates rose, particularly weighing on relatively high-valuation growth stocks and economically sensitive small-capitalization stocks. While both large- and small-capitalization U.S. stocks fell, declines for small-capitalization U.S. stocks were steeper. Both emerging market stocks and international equities from developed markets fell significantly, pressured by rising interest rates and a strengthening U.S. dollar.

The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield (which is inversely related to bond prices) rose notably during the reporting period as investors reacted to higher inflation and attempted to anticipate its impact on future interest rate changes. The corporate bond market also faced inflationary headwinds, and increasing uncertainty led to higher corporate bond spreads (the difference in yield between U.S. Treasuries and similarly-dated corporate bonds).

The U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”), acknowledging that inflation is growing faster than expected, raised interest rates four times while indicating that additional rate hikes were likely. Furthermore, the Fed wound down its bond-buying programs and began to reduce its balance sheet. Continued high inflation and the Fed’s statements led many analysts to anticipate that interest rates have room to rise before peaking, although investors’ inflation expectations began to decline near the end of the period.

The horrific war in Ukraine has significantly clouded the outlook for the global economy, leading to major volatility in energy and metals markets. Sanctions on Russia, Europe’s top energy supplier, and general wartime disruption have magnified supply problems for key commodities. We believe elevated energy prices will continue to exacerbate inflationary pressure while also constraining economic growth. Combating inflation without stifling a recovery, while buffering against ongoing supply and price shocks, will be an especially challenging environment for setting effective monetary policy. Despite the likelihood of more rate increases on the horizon, we believe the Fed will ultimately err on the side of protecting employment, even at the expense of higher inflation. In the meantime, however, we believe that we are likely to see a period of slowing growth paired with relatively high inflation.

In this environment, while we favor an overweight to equities in the long-term, the market’s concerns over excessive rate hikes from central banks moderate our outlook. Furthermore, the energy shock and a deteriorating economic backdrop in China and Europe are likely to challenge corporate earnings, so we are underweight equities overall in the near-term. We take the opposite view on credit, where higher spreads provide near-term opportunities, while the likelihood of higher inflation leads us to take an underweight stance on credit in the long-term. We believe that investment-grade corporates, U.K. gilts, local-currency emerging market debt, and inflation-protected bonds (particularly in Europe) offer strong opportunities for a six- to twelve-month horizon.

Overall, our view is that investors need to think globally, extend their scope across a broad array of asset classes, and be nimble as market conditions change. We encourage you to talk with your financial advisor and visit iShares.com for further insight about investing in today’s markets.

Sincerely,

 

LOGO

Rob Kapito

President, BlackRock, Inc.

LOGO

Rob Kapito

President, BlackRock, Inc.

 

Total Returns as of July 31, 2022

 

 
     6-Month     12-Month  
   

U.S. large cap equities
(S&P 500® Index)

    (7.81)     (4.64)
   

U.S. small cap equities
(Russell 2000® Index)

    (6.42)       (14.29)  
   

International equities
(MSCI Europe, Australasia, Far East Index)

    (11.27)       (14.32)  
   

Emerging market equities
(MSCI Emerging Markets Index)

    (16.24)       (20.09)  
   

3-month Treasury bills
(ICE BofA 3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index)

    0.21       0.22  
   

U.S. Treasury securities
(ICE BofA 10-Year U.S. Treasury Index)

    (6.38)       (10.00)  
   

U.S. investment grade bonds
(Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index)

    (6.14)       (9.12)  
   

Tax-exempt municipal bonds
(Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index)

    (3.95)       (6.93)  
   

U.S. high yield bonds
(Bloomberg U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index)

    (6.58)       (8.03)  

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Index performance is shown for illustrative purposes only. You cannot invest directly in an index.

 

 

 

 

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Table of Contents

 

      Page  

The Markets in Review

     2  

Annual Report:

  

Market Overview

     4  

Fund Summary

     5  

About Fund Performance

     17  

Disclosure of Expenses

     17  

Schedules of Investments

     18  

Financial Statements:

  

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

     60  

Statements of Operations

     62  

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     64  

Financial Highlights

     67  

Notes to Financial Statements

     73  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     85  

Important Tax Information

     86  

Board Review and Approval of Investment Advisory Contract

     87  

Supplemental Information

     91  

Trustee and Officer Information

     92  

General Information

     95  

Glossary of Terms Used in this Report

     96  

 

 

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Market Overview

 

iShares Trust

Global Market Overview

Global equity markets declined during the 12 months ended July 31, 2022 (“reporting period”). The MSCI ACWI, a broad global equity index that includes both developed and emerging markets, returned -10.48% in U.S. dollar terms for the reporting period.

For the first five months of the reporting period, economic recovery supported stocks in most regions of the world. The global economy continued to rebound from the impact of restrictions imposed at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, as mitigation and adaptation allowed most economic activity to continue. However, substantial challenges emerged at the beginning of 2022, which negatively affected stock prices. Inflation rose significantly in many countries, reducing consumers’ purchasing power and leading many central banks to tighten monetary policy. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine presented a further challenge to the global economy, disrupting important commodities markets.

The U.S. economy grew briskly over the final half of 2021, powered primarily by consumer spending. Record-high personal savings rates allowed consumers to spend at an elevated level, releasing pent-up demand for goods and services. Growth subsequently stalled in the first half of 2022, and the economy contracted amid lower inventories and faltering business investment. Despite the economic downturn, unemployment declined substantially, falling to 3.5% in July 2022 — identical to the pre-pandemic rate in February 2020. Although high inflation negatively impacted consumer sentiment, which declined significantly, consumer spending continued to increase.

Rising inflation led to a shift in policy from the U.S. Federal Reserve (“the Fed”). As the reporting period began, the Fed was using accommodative monetary policy to stimulate the economy. Short-term interest rates were kept at near-zero levels, and the Fed used bond-buying programs to stabilize debt markets. However, rising prices led the Fed to tighten monetary policy during the reporting period in an attempt to prevent runaway inflation. The Fed slowed and then ended its bond-buying activities, finally reversing course as it began to reduce its balance sheet in June 2022. In March 2022, the Fed began to raise short-term interest rates, followed by three more increases for a total increase of 225 basis points, the most rapid rise in decades. Interest rates rose significantly in response, leading to higher borrowing costs for businesses.

Stocks declined in Europe and economic growth stalled, with the Eurozone economy slowing substantially beginning in the fourth quarter of 2021. Significantly higher inflation and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine negatively impacted equities. Russia is an important trading partner with many European countries, and new sanctions imposed limits on certain types of trade with Russia. Investors became concerned that the sharp rise in energy prices during the reporting period would constrain economic growth, as Europe relies on imported energy for much of its industrial and heating needs. The European Central Bank (“ECB”) responded to elevated inflation by raising interest rates in July 2022, the first such increase in over a decade.

Despite relatively low inflation by global standards, Asia-Pacific stocks declined significantly. Chinese stocks faced significant headwinds amid regulatory interventions by the Chinese government and strict lockdowns following COVID-19 outbreaks. Japanese stocks also declined amid an economic contraction in the first quarter of 2022 and a sharp decline in the Japanese yen relative to the U.S. dollar. Emerging market stocks declined substantially, as higher interest rates and a strengthening U.S. dollar raised the cost of borrowing in many emerging economies.

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022    iShares® International Equity Factor ETF

 

Investment Objective

The iShares International Equity Factor ETF (the “Fund”) (formerly the iShares MSCI Intl Multifactor ETF) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of global developed market large- and mid-capitalization stocks, excluding the U.S., that have favorable exposure to target style factors subject to constraints, as represented by the STOXX International Equity Factor Index (the “Index”). The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index.

Performance

 

    Average Annual Total Returns           Cumulative Total Returns
     1 Year      5 Years      Since
Inception
           1 Year      5 Years      Since
Inception
 

Fund NAV

    (13.97 )%       1.64      2.86       (13.97 )%       8.48      22.70

Fund Market

    (14.08      1.59        2.86         (14.08      8.19        22.69  

Index(a)

    (14.16      1.68        2.90         (14.16      8.67        23.06  

MSCI World ex USA Diversified Multiple-Factor

    (13.79      1.76        2.96         (13.79      9.14        23.60  

STOXX International Equity Factor Index(b)

    N/A        N/A        N/A               N/A        N/A        N/A  

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT

(SINCE INCEPTION AT NET ASSET VALUE)

 

LOGO

The inception date of the Fund was April 28, 2015. The first day of secondary market trading was April 30, 2015.

 

  (a) 

Index performance through May 31, 2022 reflects the performance of the MSCI World ex USA Diversified Multiple-Factor Index. Index performance beginning on June 01, 2022 reflects the performance of the STOXX International Equity Factor Index, which, effective as of June 01, 2022, replaced the MSCI World ex USA Diversified Multiple-Factor Index as the underlying index of the fund.

  (b) 

The inception date of the STOXX International Equity Factor Index was March 08, 2022. The cumulative total return for this index for the period March 08, 2022 through July 31, 2022 was -1.64%.

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. See “About Fund Performance” for more information.

Expense Example

 

Actual           Hypothetical 5% Return           
 

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a) 
           

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a) 
      

Annualized
Expense
Ratio
 
 
 
$ 1,000.00        $ 902.40        $ 0.94             $ 1,000.00        $ 1,023.80        $ 1.00          0.20

 

  (a) 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). Other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, may be paid which are not reflected in the tables and examples above. See “Disclosure of Expenses” for more information.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022  (continued)    iShares® International Equity Factor ETF

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

International developed market stocks with favorable exposure to 5 targeted style factors – quality, value, momentum, low size, and low volatility – declined during the reporting period. Stocks in Sweden, particularly in the financial sector, detracted the most from the Index’s return. Mounting inflation, rising interest rates, and weakening global economies led to a drop in the stock prices of the companies that Swedish diversified holding companies invest in. Persistent supply chain disruptions, exacerbated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, also weakened the holding companies’ investments. Additionally, the stock prices of some of the companies that advanced during the start of the coronavirus pandemic later retreated as consumer habits shifted.

Japanese stocks, particularly in the information technology sector, also detracted from the Index’s performance. China’s lockdown measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus and its variants disrupted production and slowed deliveries of goods, hurting Japanese technology, hardware, and equipment companies with operations located there. A worldwide shortage in silicon chips, widely used in electronics, raised manufacturing costs and further slowed output for Japanese technology companies.

German stocks also detracted from the Index’s performance, driven by the consumer staples sector. A German maker of meal-kits, which climbed at the start of the pandemic when consumers ate at home more often, detracted as people began eating out at restaurants more often. In addition, rising food prices and falling consumer confidence weakened the outlook for meal-kit delivery companies. The industrials sector also detracted, as sales for German automakers in China, a key market for luxury cars, dropped sharply as coronavirus-related lockdowns shut car dealerships for extended periods.

Stocks in the Netherlands also detracted, driven by the healthcare sector. Stock prices of companies in the health care equipment and services sector dropped as supply chain issues disrupted production, and as customers postponed equipment installations.

U.K. stocks, which declined as The Bank of England raised interest rates in 2022 to the highest levels in 13 years, also weakened the Index’s performance. Rising interest rates, supply constraints, and inflationary pressures weighed on the industrials sector.

Portfolio Information

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION

 

Sector    
Percent of
Total Investments
 
(a) 

Financials

    20.3

Industrials

    13.2  

Consumer Discretionary

    11.3  

Health Care

    10.2  

Consumer Staples

    10.1  

Information Technology

    8.6  

Materials

    8.0  

Communication Services

    6.1  

Energy

    4.8  

Utilities

    3.8  

Real Estate

    3.6  

 

  (a)

Excludes money market funds.

 

GEOGRAPHIC ALLOCATION

 

Country/Geographic Region    
Percent of
Total Investments
 
(a) 

Japan

    22.9

United Kingdom

    13.4  

France

    9.4  

Switzerland

    9.1  

Australia

    8.1  

Canada

    7.7  

Netherlands

    5.1  

Germany

    4.6  

Denmark

    3.2  

Hong Kong

    2.9  
 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022    iShares® MSCI Global Multifactor ETF

 

Investment Objective

The iShares MSCI Global Multifactor ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of large- and mid-capitalization developed and emerging market stocks that have favorable exposure to target style factors subject to constraints, as represented by the MSCI ACWI Diversified Multiple-Factor Index (the “Index”). The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index.

Performance

 

    Average Annual Total Returns           Cumulative Total Returns
     1 Year      5 Years     Since
Inception
           1 Year      5 Years     Since
Inception
 

Fund NAV

    (11.08 )%       5.83     5.88       (11.08 )%       32.76     51.44

Fund Market

    (11.39      5.53       5.87         (11.39      30.86       51.35  

Index

    (11.12      5.90       6.08               (11.12      33.19       53.46  

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT

(SINCE INCEPTION AT NET ASSET VALUE)

 

LOGO

The inception date of the Fund was April 28, 2015. The first day of secondary market trading was April 30, 2015.

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. See “About Fund Performance” for more information.

Expense Example

 

Actual

         

Hypothetical 5% Return

          
 

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a) 
           

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a) 
      

Annualized
Expense
Ratio
 
 
 
$  1,000.00        $ 908.60        $ 1.66             $  1,000.00        $  1,023.10        $ 1.76          0.35

 

  (a) 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). Other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, may be paid which are not reflected in the tables and examples above. See “Disclosure of Expenses” for more information.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022  (continued)    iShares® MSCI Global Multifactor ETF

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

Global stocks with favorable exposure to 4 targeted factors – value, quality, momentum, and small size – declined during the reporting period as global growth stalled in an environment of high inflation, rising interest rates, and volatility in commodities markets. U.S. stocks were the largest detractors from the Index’s return, as the reopening-led recovery cooled and the economy contracted in the first half of 2022. The U.S. consumer discretionary sector declined the most, as high inflation weighed heavily on consumer sentiment. The retail industry, which was negatively impacted by supply chain disruptions early in the reporting period, faced overstocking concerns as order backlogs cleared. Growing inventories led to more markdowns in the multiline retail industry, and shifting consumer demand pressured profits. Rising costs, particularly from higher fuel prices and freight expenses, dampened earnings as profit margins contracted significantly.

The U.S. information technology sector also declined, most notably the semiconductors and semiconductor equipment industry. The weakening economy dented demand for products that use semiconductors as smaller businesses in particular slowed their purchases of computers. Stiff competition pressured the industry and lower prices for some products weighed on earnings. Capital markets companies in the financials sector also declined as lower stock prices led to a decrease in assets under management, along with diminished revenue and earnings.

Stocks in Japan, which endured two quarters of economic contraction during the reporting period, also detracted notably from the Index’s performance. The Japanese yen depreciated significantly relative to the U.S. dollar, reducing the value of Japanese assets denominated in U.S. dollars.

Chinese stocks further weighed on the Index’s performance amid strict lockdowns to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The consumer discretionary sector declined significantly, as the lockdowns significantly dampened consumer sentiment.

For the reporting period, the Index slightly underperformed the broader market, as represented by the MSCI ACWI. The Index’s research-based selection process focuses on four investment factors: value, quality, momentum, and size. The momentum and quality factors were the most significant detractors from the Index’s relative performance, while value was additive. From an industry perspective, stock selection in the metals and mining industry negatively impacted relative return, while stock selection in oil, gas, and consumable fuels contributed. Positioning in South African stocks worked against the Index’s return compared to the broader market, while stock selection among U.S. stocks benefited performance.

Portfolio Information

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION

 

Sector    
Percent of
Total Investments
 
(a) 

Information Technology

    25.1

Financials

    12.4  

Health Care

    11.7  

Industrials

    11.2  

Consumer Discretionary

    9.8  

Materials

    8.0  

Consumer Staples

    7.2  

Real Estate

    4.3  

Energy

    4.3  

Communication Services

    3.8  

Utilities

    2.2  

 

  (a) 

Excludes money market funds.

 

GEOGRAPHIC ALLOCATION

 

Country/Geographic Region    
Percent of
Total Investments
 
(a) 

United States

    57.2

China

    7.4  

Japan

    5.1  

Canada

    5.0  

India

    3.5  

Australia

    2.9  

Netherlands

    2.2  

United Kingdom

    2.1  

France

    1.8  

Switzerland

    1.8  
 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022    iShares® MSCI Intl Small-Cap Multifactor ETF

 

Investment Objective

The iShares MSCI Intl Small-Cap Multifactor ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of global developed market small-capitalization stocks, excluding the U.S., that have favorable exposure to target style factors subject to constraints, as represented by the MSCI World ex USA Small Cap Diversified Multiple-Factor Index (the “Index”). The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index.

Performance

 

    Average Annual Total Returns           Cumulative Total Returns  
     1 Year      5 Years      Since
Inception
           1 Year      5 Years      Since
Inception
 

Fund NAV

    (13.81 )%       4.00      5.74       (13.81 )%       21.69      49.99

Fund Market

    (14.37      3.85        5.72         (14.37      20.82        49.74  

Index

    (13.92      4.13        5.94               (13.92      22.43        51.97  

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT

(SINCE INCEPTION AT NET ASSET VALUE)

 

LOGO

The inception date of the Fund was April 28, 2015. The first day of secondary market trading was April 30, 2015.

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. See “About Fund Performance” for more information.

Expense Example

 

Actual           Hypothetical 5% Return           
 

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a) 
           

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a) 
      

Annualized
Expense
Ratio
 
 
 
$ 1,000.00        $ 908.90        $ 1.89             $ 1,000.00        $ 1,022.80        $ 2.01          0.40

 

  (a) 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). Other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, may be paid which are not reflected in the tables and examples above. See “Disclosure of Expenses” for more information.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022  (continued)    iShares® MSCI Intl Small-Cap Multifactor ETF

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

International small-capitalization stocks with favorable exposure to target style factors declined during the reporting period. U.K. stocks detracted the most from the Index’s return, driven by the consumer discretionary sector. Increasing inflation, made worse by the war in Ukraine and subsequent western sanctions against Russia, led consumers to reduce spending on nonessential items, weighing on the specialty retail industry. The industrials sector detracted as air freight and logistics companies were pressured by lower freight volume, which declined as consumer’s easing concerns about COVID-19 led to a decrease in online shopping.

Japanese stocks, particularly in the consumer discretionary sector, also detracted from the Index’s performance. Higher material costs and reductions in vehicle production, due to a worldwide microprocessor shortage, weighed on auto components manufacturers. The weaker Japanese yen, which in July 2022 declined to a 24-year low against the U.S. dollar, led to further cost pressure among auto components suppliers.

Swiss stocks also detracted from the Index’s return. The industrials sector drove the decline in an environment of coronavirus pandemic-related production slowdowns and supply shortages. The healthcare sector detracted as revenues from products and services related to the pandemic declined.

Swedish stocks in the consumer discretionary sector also detracted. Several casino and gaming operators reported weaker earnings as regulatory hurdles pressured income. French companies in the information technology sector further detracted from the Index’s return amid labor and supply shortages.

On the upside, Canadian energy stocks contributed meaningfully to the Index’s performance as higher oil and gas prices drove an increase in profits. Oil prices climbed sharply worldwide after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine precipitated international sanctions against Russia. With stronger cash flows, many oil and gas exploration and production companies declared higher dividends and announced plans to buy back stock.

In terms of relative performance, the Index significantly outperformed the broader market, as represented by the MSCI World ex USA Small Cap Index. The Index’s research-based selection process focuses on four investment factors: value, quality, momentum, and size. Of the four style factors, all four with the exception of size benefited relative performance during the reporting period. Relative to the broader market, stock selection and an overweight position in the energy sector contributed to relative performance, while stock selection in the materials and financials sectors detracted.

Portfolio Information

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION

 

Sector    
Percent of
Total Investments

(a) 

Industrials

    22.6

Consumer Discretionary

    12.3  

Information Technology

    10.2  

Energy

    10.1  

Financials

    9.6  

Materials

    9.1  

Health Care

    9.0  

Real Estate

    7.8  

Consumer Staples

    4.2  

Communication Services

    2.7  

Utilities

    2.4  

 

  (a) 

Excludes money market funds.

 

GEOGRAPHIC ALLOCATION

 

Country/Geographic Region    
Percent of
Total Investments

(a) 

Japan

    24.8

Canada

    15.1  

United Kingdom

    14.5  

Australia

    11.0  

Switzerland

    6.5  

France

    5.2  

Netherlands

    3.4  

Hong Kong

    3.3  

Germany

    3.0  

Singapore

    2.8  
 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022    iShares® MSCI USA Mid-Cap Multifactor ETF

 

Investment Objective

The iShares MSCI USA Mid-Cap Multifactor ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of U.S. mid-capitalization stocks that have favorable exposure to target style factors subject to constraints, as represented by the MSCI USA Mid Cap Diversified Multiple-Factor Index (the “Index”). The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index.

Performance

 

    Average Annual Total Returns           Cumulative Total Returns
     1 Year      Since
Inception
           1 Year      Since
Inception
 

Fund NAV

    (2.69 )%       12.92       (2.69 )%       46.77

Fund Market

    (2.76      12.90         (2.76      46.70  

Index

    (2.75      13.03               (2.75      47.17  

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT

(SINCE INCEPTION AT NET ASSET VALUE)

 

LOGO

The inception date of the Fund was June 4, 2019. The first day of secondary market trading was June 6, 2019.

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. See “About Fund Performance” for more information.

Expense Example

 

Actual

         

Hypothetical 5% Return

          
 

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a) 
           

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)
 
 
 
   

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a) 
      

Annualized
Expense
Ratio
 
 
 
$ 1,000.00        $ 944.30        $ 1.21             $ 1,000.00     $ 1,023.60        $ 1.25          0.25

 

  (a) 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). Other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, may be paid which are not reflected in the tables and examples above. See “Disclosure of Expenses” for more information.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022  (continued)    iShares® MSCI USA Mid-Cap Multifactor ETF

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

Stocks of mid-capitalization companies with favorable exposure to target style factors declined during the reporting period. The consumer discretionary sector detracted the most from the Index’s performance. Homebuilding companies faced headwinds as the once-strong housing market slowed. Home mortgage rates rose from record lows in recent years, increasing the cost to purchase a house and decreasing new housing construction as consumers canceled purchase agreements. In addition to weakening demand for new home construction, homebuilders also faced escalating costs and labor shortages. The specialty retail industry also declined as inflation increased significantly and companies in the industry grew concerned about decreasing sales and profits.

The information technology sector further detracted from the Index’s return. Sales growth for electronic equipment and instruments companies eased as supply chain constraints, including a worldwide shortage of microchips, and labor shortages delayed the purchase of new equipment. The healthcare sector also detracted, driven by the life sciences tools and services industry, where revenues from products and services related to the coronavirus pandemic declined.

On the upside, the energy sector contributed the most to the Index’s return. Oil and gas prices increased sharply following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as subsequent western sanctions limited energy exports from Russia, one of the world’s major producers. Higher prices led to increased revenues and profits for the oil, gas, and consumable fuels industry. However, labor shortages and rising costs made increasing production to take advantage of the high energy prices difficult. Rather than invest the profits in new oil and gas exploration or increased production, many companies in the industry raised dividends and announced plans to buy back stock.

In terms of relative performance, the Index significantly outperformed the broader market, as represented by the MSCI USA Mid-Cap Index. The Index’s research-based selection process focuses on four investment factors: value, quality, momentum, and size. Of the four target style factors, value and quality contributed notably to relative performance with a broad-based market rally during the reporting period. Industry allocation also contributed to the Index’s relative performance, driven primarily by an underweight to the software industry, overweight position in the oil, gas, and consumable fuels industry, and an underweight position in the hotels, restaurants, and leisure industry. Conversely, an underweight position in real estate, overweight position in household durables, and an underweight position in electric and multi-utilities detracted from relative performance.

Portfolio Information

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION

 

Sector    
Percent of
Total Investments

(a) 

Information Technology

    23.4

Industrials

    13.0  

Financials

    12.4  

Consumer Discretionary

    12.0  

Health Care

    11.0  

Materials

    10.7  

Energy

    5.1  

Real Estate

    3.5  

Utilities

    3.2  

Communication Services

    3.0  

Consumer Staples

    2.7  

 

  (a)

Excludes money market funds.

 

TEN LARGEST HOLDINGS

 

Security    
Percent of
Total Investments

(a) 

Cadence Design Systems Inc.

    2.2

ON Semiconductor Corp.

    1.8  

Devon Energy Corp.

    1.7  

United Rentals Inc.

    1.7  

CBRE Group Inc., Class A

    1.7  

Waters Corp.

    1.6  

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings

    1.6  

Coterra Energy Inc.

    1.5  

Jack Henry & Associates Inc.

    1.5  

Molina Healthcare Inc.

    1.4  
 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022    iShares® MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor ETF

 

Investment Objective

The iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor ETF(the “Fund”) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of U.S. small-capitalization stocks that have favorable exposure to target style factors subject to constraints, as represented by the MSCI USA Small Cap Diversified Multiple-Factor Index (the “Index”). The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index.

Performance

 

    Average Annual Total Returns           Cumulative Total Returns  
     1 Year      5 Years      Since
Inception
           1 Year      5 Years      Since
Inception
 

Fund NAV

    (4.23 )%       8.53      8.96       (4.23 )%       50.60      86.48

Fund Market

    (4.25      8.51        8.96         (4.25      50.41        86.39  

Index

    (3.93      8.88        9.34               (3.93      53.01        91.09  

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT

(SINCE INCEPTION AT NET ASSET VALUE)

 

LOGO

The inception date of the Fund was April 28, 2015. The first day of secondary market trading was April 30, 2015.

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. See “About Fund Performance” for more information.

Expense Example

 

Actual           Hypothetical 5% Return           
 

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a) 
           

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a) 
      

Annualized
Expense
Ratio
 
 
 
$ 1,000.00        $ 973.20        $ 1.47             $ 1,000.00        $ 1,023.30        $ 1.51          0.30

 

  (a) 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). Other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, may be paid which are not reflected in the tables and examples above. See “Disclosure of Expenses” for more information.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022  (continued)    iShares® MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor ETF

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

Stocks of small-capitalization companies with favorable exposure to target style factors declined during the reporting period. The consumer discretionary sector detracted the most from the Index’s return. Soaring inflation, which reached a 40-year high in June 2022, weighed on specialty retailers, leisure products companies, and textiles and apparel brands. Falling consumer confidence weakened the sales and profits outlook for discretionary items as shoppers cut back on buying nonessential services and products. Meanwhile, persistent supply chain disruptions, worsened by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, sharply increased freight costs, a significant expense for many retailers.

The healthcare sector also detracted from the Index’s performance. Home healthcare providers faced mounting labor costs as the low unemployment rate, difficulty retaining staff during the coronavirus pandemic, and rising demand for services to treat the aging population led to a nursing shortage. Some healthcare providers resorted to hiring more expensive contract labor to address the shortfall in the permanent workforce.

On the upside, the energy sector contributed the most to the Index’s return. Oil and gas prices increased following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as the subsequent sanctions limited energy exports from Russia, one of the world’s major producers. As prices of energy commodities rose, profits at oil and gas companies increased sharply. Labor shortages and rising costs impeded efforts to increase production as oil prices rose. Rather than invest profits in new oil and gas exploration or increased production, many companies in the industry rewarded shareholders by raising dividends and announcing plans to buy back stocks.

In terms of relative performance, the Index significantly outperformed the broader market for small-capitalization stocks, as represented by the MSCI USA Small Cap Index. The Index’s research-based selection process focuses on four investment factors: value, quality, momentum, and size. Of the four target style factors, from a relative factor performance perspective, value experienced a broad-based rally during the reporting period as the Fed raised interest rates. Relative to the broader market, an overweight position in pharmaceuticals and an underweight position in the internet and direct marketing industry contributed to the Index’s relative performance. Conversely, overweight positions in the textiles and apparel and the interactive media and services industries detracted from relative performance.

Portfolio Information

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION

 

Sector    
Percent of
Total Investments
 
(a) 

Information Technology

    19.1

Health Care

    18.2  

Financials

    14.8  

Industrials

    14.1  

Energy

    9.7  

Consumer Discretionary

    8.6  

Real Estate

    4.8  

Materials

    3.9  

Communication Services

    3.3  

Consumer Staples

    3.3  

Utilities

    0.2  

 

  (a)

Excludes money market funds.

 

TEN LARGEST HOLDINGS

 

Security    
Percent of
Total Investments
 
(a) 

Ovintiv Inc.

    1.4

United Therapeutics Corp.

    1.1  

Jones Lang LaSalle Inc.

    1.1  

Jabil Inc.

    0.9  

Range Resources Corp.

    0.9  

Ciena Corp.

    0.9  

Chemed Corp.

    0.8  

SM Energy Co.

    0.8  

Cirrus Logic Inc.

    0.8  

Jefferies Financial Group Inc.

    0.8  
 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022    iShares® U.S. Equity Factor ETF

 

Investment Objective

The iShares U.S. Equity Factor ETF (the “Fund”) (formerly the iShares MSCI USA Multifactor ETF) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of U.S. large- and mid-capitalization stocks that have favorable exposure to target style factors subject to constraints, as represented by the STOXX U.S. Equity Factor Index (the “Index”). The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index.

Performance

 

    Average Annual Total Returns           Cumulative Total Returns  
     1 Year      5 Years      Since
Inception
           1 Year      5 Years      Since
Inception
 

Fund NAV

    (3.58 )%       9.29      9.06       (3.58 )%       55.95      87.72

Fund Market

    (3.55      9.29        9.07         (3.55      55.95        87.77  

Index(a)

    (3.48      9.49        9.29         (3.48      57.38        90.51  

MSCI USA Diversified Multiple-Factor Index

    (5.19      9.10        9.02         (5.19      54.59        87.14  

STOXX U.S. Equity Factor Index(b)

    N/A        N/A        N/A               N/A        N/A        N/A  

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT

(SINCE INCEPTION AT NET ASSET VALUE)

 

LOGO

The inception date of the Fund was April 28, 2015. The first day of secondary market trading was April 30, 2015.

 

  (a) 

Index performance through May 31, 2022 reflects the performance of the MSCI USA Diversified Multiple-Factor Index. Index performance beginning on June 01, 2022 reflects the performance of the STOXX U.S. Equity Factor Index, which, effective as of June 01, 2022, replaced the MSCI USA Diversified Multiple-Factor Index as the underlying index of the fund.

 
  (b) 

The inception date of the STOXX U.S. Equity Factor Index was March 08, 2022. The cumulative total return for this index for the period March 08, 2022 through July 31, 2022 was -0.46%.

 

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. See “About Fund Performance” for more information.

Expense Example

 

Actual           Hypothetical 5% Return           
 

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a) 
           

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a) 
      

Annualized
Expense
Ratio
 
 
 
$ 1,000.00        $ 954.00        $ 0.58             $ 1,000.00        $ 1,024.20        $ 0.60          0.12

 

  (a) 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). Other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, may be paid which are not reflected in the tables and examples above. See “Disclosure of Expenses” for more information.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022  (continued)    iShares® U.S. Equity Factor ETF

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

Stocks of large- and mid-capitalization companies with favorable exposure to target style factors declined for the reporting period. The consumer discretionary sector declined the most as high inflation weighed heavily on consumer sentiment. The retail industry, which was negatively impacted by supply chain disruptions early in the reporting period, faced overstocking concerns as order backlogs cleared. Growing inventories led to more markdowns in the multiline retail industry and shifting consumer demand pressured profits. Rising costs, particularly from higher fuel prices and freight expenses, also dampened earnings as profit margins contracted significantly.

The communication services sector also detracted from the Index’s performance, particularly the entertainment industry. Accusations of workplace misconduct led to the investigation of a large company in the industry, which later entered an agreement to be acquired. Meanwhile, slowing demand for online advertisements pressured the interactive media and services industry. Capital markets companies in the financials sector also declined as lower stock prices led to a decrease in assets under management, along with diminished revenues and earnings.

On the upside, the energy sector benefited from higher prices for oil and natural gas. The global economic recovery drove higher demand for energy commodities, and the war in Ukraine further disrupted energy markets. Higher prices drove increased earnings in the oil, gas, and consumable fuels industry despite a rise in leasing costs.

The materials sector gained as the chemicals industry benefited from rising sales, price increases to compensate for higher input costs, and new product penetration. Another source of strength was the utilities sector, where grid modernization helped to stabilize earnings in the electric utilities industry.

In terms of relative performance, the Index significantly outperformed the broader market as represented by the MSCI USA Index. The Index’s research-based selection process focuses on five investment factors: value, quality, momentum, low volatility, and low size. In the process of seeking companies with a favorable combination of style factors, the Index’s positioning was overweight in the information technology and materials sectors but underweight in communication services and financials. From an industry perspective, overweight allocations to the healthcare provider industry and underweight positions in the interactive media and services and the internet and direct marketing retail industries benefited the Index relative to the broader market.

Portfolio Information

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION

 

Sector    
Percent of
Total Investments
 
(a) 

Information Technology

    29.4

Health Care

    14.5  

Financials

    12.5  

Consumer Discretionary

    11.7  

Consumer Staples

    7.3  

Industrials

    6.6  

Communication Services

    6.3  

Energy

    4.4  

Utilities

    2.9  

Real Estate

    2.2  

Materials

    2.2  

 

  (a)

Excludes money market funds.

 

TEN LARGEST HOLDINGS

 

Security    
Percent of
Total Investments
 
(a) 

Apple Inc.

    6.5

Microsoft Corp.

    5.8  

Amazon.com Inc.

    2.8  

Alphabet Inc., Class C

    2.0  

Procter & Gamble Co. (The)

    1.6  

UnitedHealth Group Inc.

    1.5  

Tesla Inc.

    1.5  

Johnson & Johnson

    1.5  

AbbVie Inc.

    1.2  

Nvidia Corp.

    1.1  
 

 

 

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About Fund Performance

 

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Financial markets have experienced extreme volatility and trading in many instruments has been disrupted. These circumstances may continue for an extended period of time and may continue to affect adversely the value and liquidity of each Fund’s investments. As a result, current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at iShares.com. Performance results assume reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. The investment return and principal value of shares will vary with changes in market conditions. Shares may be worth more or less than their original cost when they are redeemed or sold in the market. Performance for certain funds may reflect a waiver of a portion of investment advisory fees. Without such a waiver, performance would have been lower.

Net asset value or “NAV” is the value of one share of a fund as calculated in accordance with the standard formula for valuing mutual fund shares. Beginning August 10, 2020, the price used to calculate market return (“Market Price”) is the closing price. Prior to August 10, 2020, Market Price was determined using the midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest ask on the primary stock exchange on which shares of a fund are listed for trading, as of the time that such fund’s NAV is calculated. Since shares of a fund may not trade in the secondary market until after the fund’s inception, for the period from inception to the first day of secondary market trading in shares of the fund, the NAV of the fund is used as a proxy for the Market Price to calculate market returns. Market and NAV returns assume that dividends and capital gain distributions have been reinvested at Market Price and NAV, respectively.

An index is a statistical composite that tracks a specified financial market or sector. Unlike a fund, an index does not actually hold a portfolio of securities and therefore does not incur the expenses incurred by a fund. These expenses negatively impact fund performance. Also, market returns do not include brokerage commissions that may be payable on secondary market transactions. If brokerage commissions were included, market returns would be lower.

Disclosure of Expenses

Shareholders of each Fund may incur the following charges: (1) transactional expenses, including brokerage commissions on purchases and sales of fund shares and (2) ongoing expenses, including management fees and other fund expenses. The expense examples shown (which are based on a hypothetical investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held through the end of the period) are intended to assist shareholders both in calculating expenses based on an investment in each Fund and in comparing these expenses with similar costs of investing in other funds.

The expense examples provide information about actual account values and actual expenses. Annualized expense ratios reflect contractual and voluntary fee waivers, if any. In order to estimate the expenses a shareholder paid during the period covered by this report, shareholders can divide their account value by $1,000 and then multiply the result by the number under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During the Period.”

The expense examples also provide information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. In order to assist shareholders in comparing the ongoing expenses of investing in a Funds and other funds, compare the 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

The expenses shown in the expense examples are intended to highlight shareholders’ ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional expenses, such as brokerage commissions and other fees paid on purchases and sales of fund shares. Therefore, the hypothetical examples are useful in comparing ongoing expenses only and will not help shareholders determine the relative total expenses of owning different funds. If these transactional expenses were included, shareholder expenses would have been higher.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® International Equity Factor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Common Stocks

   
Australia — 8.1%            

AGL Energy Ltd.

    432,974     $ 2,550,084  

ALS Ltd.

    88,818       729,501  

Alumina Ltd.

    100,648       109,327  

Aristocrat Leisure Ltd.

    36,058       899,577  

ASX Ltd.

    36,747       2,284,001  

Aurizon Holdings Ltd.

    1,415,064       4,005,049  

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd.

    62,952       1,017,384  

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd., New

    4,197       67,153  

BHP Group Ltd.

    316,273       8,654,923  

BlueScope Steel Ltd.

    95,763       1,124,868  

carsales.com Ltd.

    8,249       120,256  

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

    37,591       2,669,615  

CSL Ltd.

    11,183       2,277,049  

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd.

    1,709       87,381  

Fortescue Metals Group Ltd.

    258,025       3,320,410  

Glencore PLC

    239,414       1,356,927  

Goodman Group

    100,277       1,467,560  

Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd.

    178,799       521,760  

JB Hi-Fi Ltd.

    108,456       3,211,427  

Macquarie Group Ltd.

    30,425       3,893,894  

Metcash Ltd.

    723,591       2,109,223  

Mineral Resources Ltd.

    55,303       2,107,270  

Mirvac Group

    139,889       211,930  

Rio Tinto Ltd.

    84,095       5,826,484  

Rio Tinto PLC

    54,303       3,278,244  

Sims Ltd.

    151,849       1,579,078  

South32 Ltd.

    498,337       1,358,274  

Stockland

    729,696       1,977,247  

Telstra Corp. Ltd.

    477,966       1,306,285  

Wesfarmers Ltd.

    46,297       1,516,945  

Whitehaven Coal Ltd.

    393,037       1,730,495  

Woolworths Group Ltd.

    116,575       3,066,981  
   

 

 

 
          66,436,602  
Austria — 0.9%            

BAWAG Group AG(a)

    14,430       666,229  

OMV AG

    51,851       2,208,330  

Raiffeisen Bank International AG

    109,930       1,331,775  

Verbund AG

    4,119       452,948  

Wienerberger AG

    108,471       2,496,731  
   

 

 

 
      7,156,013  
Belgium — 0.9%            

Ageas SA/NV

    65,761       2,870,158  

D’ieteren Group

    13,101       2,150,216  

KBC Group NV

    10,344       541,787  

Proximus SADP

    112,496       1,558,857  
   

 

 

 
      7,121,018  
Canada — 7.7%            

Bank of Montreal

    63,252       6,305,689  

BCE Inc.

    14,661       740,749  

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

    20,888       1,056,675  

Canadian National Railway Co.

    2,920       369,928  

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.

    51,864       2,863,850  

Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.

    28,903       2,278,971  

CGI Inc.(b)

    28,440       2,438,571  

Constellation Software Inc.

    1,692       2,878,283  

Dollarama Inc.

    12,360       749,100  

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd.

    524       282,266  

Magna International Inc.

    55,446       3,540,525  
Security   Shares     Value  
Canada (continued)            

Manulife Financial Corp.

    107,729     $ 1,971,940  

National Bank of Canada(c)

    56,951       3,995,976  

Nutrien Ltd.

    39,461       3,378,013  

Power Corp. of Canada

    68,504       1,861,653  

Royal Bank of Canada

    123,388       12,030,944  

Sun Life Financial Inc.

    4,359       202,402  

Suncor Energy Inc.

    51,167       1,736,533  

Teck Resources Ltd., Class B

    37,494       1,102,377  

Thomson Reuters Corp.

    59,701       6,703,687  

Toronto-Dominion Bank (The)

    107,530       6,984,769  
   

 

 

 
          63,472,901  
China — 0.1%            

Xiaomi Corp., Class B(a)(b)

    428,200       673,467  
   

 

 

 
Denmark — 3.1%            

AP Moller - Maersk A/S, Class B, NVS

    422       1,152,201  

Carlsberg A/S, Class B

    21,014       2,717,990  

Coloplast A/S, Class B

    6,360       744,367  

Danske Bank A/S

    79,763       1,115,430  

GN Store Nord A/S

    20,751       722,635  

ISS A/S(b)

    4,619       80,724  

Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B

    117,487       13,684,152  

Pandora A/S

    29,010       2,155,202  

Ringkjoebing Landbobank A/S

    3,876       435,247  

Royal Unibrew A/S

    34,158       2,913,117  

Vestas Wind Systems A/S

    3,920       103,032  
   

 

 

 
      25,824,097  
Finland — 1.3%            

Fortum OYJ

    27,065       303,785  

Kesko OYJ, Class B

    64,249       1,589,081  

Kone OYJ, Class B

    10,749       491,245  

Neste OYJ

    8,994       462,483  

Nordea Bank Abp, New

    331,126       3,263,173  

Orion OYJ, Class B

    29,500       1,408,256  

Valmet OYJ

    103,391       2,877,099  
   

 

 

 
      10,395,122  
France — 9.4%            

Air Liquide SA

    1,076       147,931  

Airbus SE

    5,308       572,318  

ArcelorMittal SA

    31,297       772,220  

AXA SA

    3,749       86,386  

BNP Paribas SA

    101,421       4,791,867  

Bollore SE

    95,477       482,050  

Bouygues SA(c)

    82,007       2,479,050  

Capgemini SE

    6,659       1,270,117  

Carrefour SA

    105,662       1,800,696  

Christian Dior SE, NVS

    4,254       2,894,862  

Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin SCA

    28,642       801,534  

Cie. de Saint-Gobain

    28,792       1,342,566  

Credit Agricole SA

    439,902       4,053,182  

Danone SA

    1,713       94,453  

Dassault Systemes SE

    21,747       932,765  

Edenred

    4,500       230,987  

Eiffage SA(c)

    19,090       1,791,386  

Engie SA

    128,147       1,585,478  

Kering SA

    5,859       3,354,225  

Klepierre SA

    10,670       237,088  

La Francaise des Jeux SAEM(a)

    103,955       3,713,067  

Legrand SA

    9,126       747,133  

L’Oreal SA

    15,729       5,946,464  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® International Equity Factor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
France (continued)            

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE

    12,832     $ 8,909,950  

Orange SA

    170,703       1,744,317  

Pernod Ricard SA

    4,832       949,219  

Publicis Groupe SA

    46,228       2,460,039  

Renault SA(b)

    12,890       381,085  

Sanofi

    58,463       5,809,674  

Sartorius Stedim Biotech

    3,695       1,478,145  

Schneider Electric SE

    30,778       4,256,715  

Societe Generale SA

    68,290       1,530,132  

Sodexo SA

    1,476       119,930  

TotalEnergies SE

    134,644       6,877,259  

Vinci SA

    14,946       1,432,705  

Vivendi SE

    125,224       1,188,793  
   

 

 

 
          77,265,788  
Germany — 4.4%  

adidas AG

    11,689       2,022,097  

Allianz SE, Registered

    29,074       5,280,015  

Aurubis AG

    6,561       473,685  

BASF SE

    14,301       637,327  

Bayer AG, Registered

    1,362       79,446  

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

    25,004       2,043,160  

Covestro AG(a)

    29,081       980,768  

Deutsche Bank AG, Registered

    10,437       91,292  

Deutsche Boerse AG

    6,976       1,217,768  

Deutsche Post AG, Registered

    63,500       2,536,181  

Deutsche Telekom AG, Registered

    96,161       1,826,961  

E.ON SE

    75,930       682,542  

Evonik Industries AG

    11,089       236,525  

GEA Group AG

    18,681       697,317  

Hannover Rueck SE

    3,430       486,535  

HelloFresh SE(b)

    66,397       1,835,195  

Hugo Boss AG

    10,440       616,924  

Knorr-Bremse AG

    19,213       1,144,625  

Mercedes-Benz Group AG

    62,868       3,707,576  

Merck KGaA

    3,480       662,803  

Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG in Muenchen, Registered

    9,487       2,150,760  

Rheinmetall AG

    3,593       658,874  

SAP SE

    40,678       3,794,147  

Siemens AG, Registered

    18,625       2,077,506  

Uniper SE(c)

    35,171       234,991  
   

 

 

 
      36,175,020  
Hong Kong — 2.9%  

AIA Group Ltd.

    537,200       5,397,057  

CK Asset Holdings Ltd.

    201,000       1,423,025  

CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd.

    285,500       1,893,801  

CLP Holdings Ltd.

    203,000       1,721,353  

Hang Seng Bank Ltd.

    59,000       951,706  

Henderson Land Development Co. Ltd.

    64,000       222,793  

HK Electric Investments & HK Electric Investments Ltd., Class SS

    2,150,000       1,944,611  

HKT Trust & HKT Ltd., Class SS

    71,000       99,479  

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd.

    79,700       3,657,468  

Link REIT

    140,600       1,177,431  

Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd.

    1,927,000       921,560  

SITC International Holdings Co. Ltd.

    175,000       595,862  

Swire Properties Ltd.

    701,600       1,671,723  

Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd.

    20,000       221,932  

WH Group Ltd.(a)

    1,631,000       1,235,216  
Security   Shares     Value  
Hong Kong (continued)            

Wharf Real Estate Investment Co. Ltd.

    173,000     $ 770,059  
   

 

 

 
      23,905,076  
Ireland — 1.0%            

Bank of Ireland Group PLC

    25,531       146,235  

CRH PLC

    39,076       1,499,508  

Grafton Group PLC

    100,528       1,039,808  

Linde PLC, New, NVS(b)(c)

    18,496       5,601,251  
   

 

 

 
      8,286,802  
Italy — 1.7%            

A2A SpA

    1,433,221       1,847,275  

Enel SpA

    416,333       2,098,845  

Eni SpA

    241,930       2,908,139  

Hera SpA

    229,687       659,954  

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA

    229,991       408,420  

Italgas SpA

    254,836       1,457,863  

Mediobanca Banca di Credito Finanziario SpA

    46,048       394,940  

Poste Italiane SpA(a)

    75,259       632,199  

Recordati Industria Chimica e Farmaceutica SpA

    8,419       373,377  

Snam SpA

    468,352       2,349,971  

Stellantis NV

    7,030       100,953  

Terna - Rete Elettrica Nazionale

    107,889       825,977  

UniCredit SpA

    8,463       83,696  
   

 

 

 
          14,141,609  
Japan — 22.8%            

ADEKA Corp.

    52,200       944,208  

Advance Residence Investment Corp.

    185       509,748  

Advantest Corp.

    26,400       1,570,192  

Amada Co. Ltd.

    17,500       141,255  

Aozora Bank Ltd.

    48,400       1,011,775  

Asahi Kasei Corp.

    37,000       296,829  

Astellas Pharma Inc.

    163,700       2,563,769  

Azbil Corp.

    36,500       1,098,765  

Bandai Namco Holdings Inc.

    10,300       804,661  

BayCurrent Consulting Inc.

    5,300       1,658,182  

BIPROGY Inc.

    63,100       1,346,515  

Bridgestone Corp.

    4,300       167,725  

Canon Inc.

    23,900       565,422  

Capcom Co. Ltd.

    75,200       2,090,374  

Chubu Electric Power Co. Inc.

    159,600       1,702,519  

Chugai Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    47,900       1,345,644  

Daicel Corp.

    69,400       441,475  

Dai-ichi Life Holdings Inc.

    95,800       1,666,429  

Daiichi Sankyo Co. Ltd.

    79,100       2,097,313  

Daikin Industries Ltd.

    2,000       350,756  

Daiseki Co. Ltd.

    48,500       1,441,760  

Daiwa Office Investment Corp.

    68       344,981  

Daiwa Securities Group Inc.

    290,300       1,340,090  

Denka Co. Ltd.

    4,700       121,864  

Ebara Corp.

    35,400       1,386,763  

Eisai Co. Ltd.

    13,500       618,230  

Fast Retailing Co. Ltd.

    2,100       1,271,740  

Frontier Real Estate Investment Corp.

    483       1,968,683  

Fuji Electric Co. Ltd.

    3,200       144,531  

FUJIFILM Holdings Corp.

    22,200       1,268,109  

Fujitsu Ltd.

    20,800       2,788,497  

GMO Payment Gateway Inc.

    4,800       398,894  

Hikari Tsushin Inc.

    1,900       209,358  

Hitachi Ltd.

    46,800       2,369,393  

Hitachi Transport System Ltd.

    39,200       2,553,220  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® International Equity Factor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Honda Motor Co. Ltd.

    90,700     $ 2,324,385  

Hoya Corp.

    35,700       3,576,841  

Ibiden Co. Ltd.

    42,600       1,257,192  

Inpex Corp.

    20,800       238,405  

Internet Initiative Japan Inc.

    69,100       2,805,723  

ITOCHU Corp.

    101,900             2,966,274  

Japan Exchange Group Inc.

    26,600       422,959  

Japan Post Bank Co. Ltd.(c)

    117,500       939,960  

Japan Post Holdings Co. Ltd.

    105,200       757,422  

Japan Post Insurance Co. Ltd.

    188,200       3,042,790  

Japan Real Estate Investment Corp.

    287       1,385,912  

Kagome Co. Ltd.

    81,500       1,927,694  

KDDI Corp.

    52,700       1,689,684  

Keyence Corp.

    4,600       1,823,174  

Kikkoman Corp.

    3,500       207,532  

Kirin Holdings Co. Ltd.

    12,500       205,604  

Koei Tecmo Holdings Co. Ltd.

    27,500       960,034  

Konami Group Corp.

    15,000       886,581  

LaSalle Logiport REIT

    1,400       1,845,092  

Lasertec Corp.

    4,300       615,631  

Marubeni Corp.

    60,000       558,136  

Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp.

    115,900       651,767  

Mitsubishi Corp.

    94,000       2,793,612  

Mitsubishi Estate Co. Ltd.

    74,200       1,101,989  

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co. Inc.

    100,500       1,460,831  

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.

    2,100       77,978  

Mitsubishi Logistics Corp.

    19,900       533,961  

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc.

    712,000       4,011,758  

Mitsui & Co. Ltd.

    55,700       1,228,868  

Mitsui Chemicals Inc.

    21,300       448,668  

Mitsui High-Tec Inc.

    14,000       940,404  

Morinaga Milk Industry Co. Ltd.

    42,300       1,559,723  

MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings Inc.

    86,100       2,792,338  

NEC Corp.

    2,800       103,360  

NET One Systems Co. Ltd.

    22,600       526,344  

Nintendo Co. Ltd.

    8,300       3,711,536  

Nippon Accommodations Fund Inc.

    307       1,604,182  

Nippon Express Holdings Inc.

    36,000       2,151,194  

Nippon Sanso Holdings Corp.

    16,400       276,548  

Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.

    210,800       6,021,569  

Nissan Chemical Corp.

    39,200       2,004,419  

Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.

    137,500       522,893  

Nissin Foods Holdings Co. Ltd.

    10,200       738,746  

Nitto Denko Corp.

    16,800       1,081,840  

NOF Corp.

    9,200       364,017  

Nomura Holdings Inc.

    1,122,600       4,283,293  

Nomura Real Estate Holdings Inc.

    111,700       2,709,771  

Nomura Research Institute Ltd.

    113,800       3,419,041  

Obic Co. Ltd.

    7,100       1,135,074  

Olympus Corp.

    96,600       2,067,448  

Omron Corp.

    2,800       156,598  

ORIX Corp.

    134,700       2,400,599  

Osaka Gas Co. Ltd.

    57,700       1,037,336  

Otsuka Corp.

    23,600       735,982  

Panasonic Holdings Corp.

    60,600       500,322  

Recruit Holdings Co. Ltd.

    72,800       2,720,757  

Rohto Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    10,400       311,727  

Sanwa Holdings Corp.

    116,500       1,258,506  

SBI Holdings Inc/Japan

    112,300       2,278,278  

SCSK Corp.

    130,600       2,299,898  
Security   Shares     Value  
Japan (continued)            

Sekisui House Ltd.

    21,300     $ 377,253  

Seven & i Holdings Co. Ltd.

    4,700       191,573  

Shimadzu Corp.

    6,600       234,821  

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd.

    9,400       1,204,086  

Shinko Electric Industries Co. Ltd.

    3,000       77,261  

Shionogi & Co. Ltd.

    14,900       764,243  

Shiseido Co. Ltd.

    8,700       357,859  

SHO-BOND Holdings Co. Ltd.

    44,500       1,968,880  

SoftBank Corp.

    164,800       1,905,459  

SoftBank Group Corp.

    39,200       1,646,666  

Sohgo Security Services Co. Ltd.

    54,100       1,516,094  

Sompo Holdings Inc.

    27,200       1,213,969  

Sony Group Corp.

    61,300       5,199,951  

Sugi Holdings Co. Ltd.

    13,700       618,061  

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc.

    60,000       1,882,325  

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc.

    15,900       522,303  

Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd.

    11,000       86,146  

Sumitomo Realty & Development Co. Ltd.

    27,700       764,882  

Suzuki Motor Corp.

    5,200       170,453  

T&D Holdings Inc.

    140,200       1,586,789  

TDK Corp.

    4,000       125,979  

TIS Inc.

    77,400       2,194,609  

Tokio Marine Holdings Inc.

    40,800       2,388,429  

Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings Inc.(b)

    169,300       666,257  

Tokyo Electron Ltd.

    11,700       4,027,063  

Tokyo Ohka Kogyo Co. Ltd.

    21,000       1,088,851  

Tokyo Tatemono Co. Ltd.

    141,800       2,088,327  

Toyo Suisan Kaisha Ltd.

    17,400       739,289  

Toyota Motor Corp.

    707,400       11,481,826  

Trend Micro Inc/Japan

    1,400       81,360  

Ulvac Inc.

    46,700       1,763,481  

Ushio Inc.

    113,900       1,574,799  

Yamada Holdings Co. Ltd.

    95,800       345,875  

Yamato Holdings Co. Ltd.

    5,400       94,495  

Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (The)

    19,300       282,695  

Zenkoku Hosho Co. Ltd.

    19,300       656,605  

Zensho Holdings Co. Ltd.

    37,100       982,224  

ZOZO Inc.

    9,700       209,536  
   

 

 

 
        188,140,643  
Netherlands — 5.1%            

ABN AMRO Bank NV, CVA(a)

    66,300       676,120  

Adyen NV(a)(b)

    2,791       5,020,372  

Akzo Nobel NV

    21,281       1,432,222  

ASM International NV

    9,412       2,891,100  

ASML Holding NV

    16,788       9,649,035  

ASR Nederland NV

    47,032       1,965,816  

BE Semiconductor Industries NV

    34,508       1,852,449  

Euronext NV(a)

    1,028       83,760  

ING Groep NV

    168,171       1,633,584  

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV

    234,848       6,467,414  

Koninklijke KPN NV

    289,693       955,694  

Koninklijke Philips NV

    66,690       1,380,233  

NN Group NV

    69,335       3,253,364  

Randstad NV

    30,061       1,519,373  

Signify NV(a)

    78,195       2,539,619  

Universal Music Group NV

    30,234       684,392  
   

 

 

 
      42,004,547  
New Zealand — 0.4%            

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp. Ltd.

    74,120       991,179  

Fletcher Building Ltd.

    212,158       690,266  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® International Equity Factor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
New Zealand (continued)            

Mainfreight Ltd.

    11,485     $ 557,909  

Meridian Energy Ltd.

    175,259       550,006  

Spark New Zealand Ltd.

    204,956       659,051  
   

 

 

 
      3,448,411  
Norway — 1.4%            

DNB Bank ASA

    89,357       1,762,636  

Equinor ASA

    50,562       1,946,833  

Gjensidige Forsikring ASA

    4,810       100,605  

Kongsberg Gruppen ASA

    63,620       2,344,316  

Nordic Semiconductor ASA(b)

    18,577       326,464  

Orkla ASA

    347,109       2,996,339  

Telenor ASA

    106,262       1,290,461  

Yara International ASA

    16,122       687,077  
   

 

 

 
          11,454,731  
Poland — 0.3%            

KGHM Polska Miedz SA

    4,232       106,087  

LPP SA

    714       1,529,713  

Polski Koncern Naftowy ORLEN SA

    56,209       918,170  
   

 

 

 
      2,553,970  
Portugal — 0.1%            

Galp Energia SGPS SA

    68,190       719,785  

Jeronimo Martins SGPS SA

    7,008       162,214  
   

 

 

 
      881,999  
Singapore — 1.2%            

Capitaland Investment Ltd/Singapore

    294,400       837,665  

DBS Group Holdings Ltd.

    48,300       1,102,126  

NetLink NBN Trust

    2,436,800       1,693,447  

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd.

    168,200       1,425,444  

Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd.

    89,100       259,794  

STMicroelectronics NV , New

    49,173       1,861,109  

United Overseas Bank Ltd.

    118,900       2,372,214  

Wilmar International Ltd.

    245,500       715,364  
   

 

 

 
      10,267,163  
Spain — 1.8%            

Acciona SA

    16,371       3,368,669  

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA

    285,475       1,293,678  

Banco de Sabadell SA

    715,565       458,150  

Banco Santander SA

    68,844       172,239  

CaixaBank SA

    103,254       310,044  

Enagas SA

    5,874       115,945  

Endesa SA

    80,185       1,469,745  

Fluidra SA

    19,421       363,020  

Iberdrola SA

    189,853       2,027,340  

Iberdrola SA, NVS

    5,274       56,217  

Naturgy Energy Group SA

    8,137       238,675  

Red Electrica Corp. SA

    6,608       129,916  

Repsol SA

    275,463       3,431,788  

Telefonica SA

    387,140       1,728,073  
   

 

 

 
      15,163,499  
Sweden — 2.4%            

EQT AB

    52,723       1,431,076  

Getinge AB, Class B

    27,216       614,154  

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB, Class B

    6,593       84,355  

Husqvarna AB, Class B

    83,843       668,206  

Kindred Group PLC

    217,401       1,914,663  

Kinnevik AB, Class B(b)

    71,431       1,286,606  

Millicom International Cellular SA, SDR(b)

    5,024       78,998  

Sandvik AB

    22,798       420,080  

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB, Class A

    131,694       1,426,697  
Security   Shares     Value  
Sweden (continued)            

SKF AB, Class B

    10,354     $ 174,252  

SSAB AB, Class B

    361,788       1,659,952  

Svenska Handelsbanken AB, Class A

    45,000       404,636  

Swedbank AB, Class A

    48,174       667,217  

Swedish Match AB

    472,965       4,951,244  

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Class B

    260,817       1,983,838  

Thule Group AB(a)

    12,277       356,423  

Volvo AB, Class B

    84,216       1,512,016  
   

 

 

 
          19,634,413  
Switzerland — 9.0%            

ABB Ltd., Registered

    44,292       1,346,459  

Adecco Group AG, Registered

    44,046       1,551,609  

Alcon Inc.

    31,100       2,447,697  

Bucher Industries AG, Registered

    6,264       2,404,981  

Cie. Financiere Richemont SA, Class A, Registered

    17,919       2,160,628  

Coca-Cola HBC AG, Class DI

    122,213       3,007,858  

Galenica AG(a)

    6,082       481,514  

Georg Fischer Ltd.

    12,849       785,317  

Givaudan SA, Registered

    175       611,722  

Julius Baer Group Ltd.

    15,768       815,364  

Kuehne + Nagel International AG, Registered

    9,674       2,605,414  

Logitech International SA, Registered

    36,800       2,070,448  

Lonza Group AG, Registered

    319       193,873  

Nestle SA, Registered

    138,718       16,996,738  

Novartis AG, Registered

    126,223       10,846,296  

PSP Swiss Property AG, Registered

    23,386       2,796,782  

Roche Holding AG, NVS

    33,147       11,004,954  

Sika AG, Registered

    5,930       1,465,229  

Sonova Holding AG, Registered

    3,707       1,335,194  

Straumann Holding AG

    10,314       1,394,974  

Swiss Life Holding AG, Registered

    3,635       1,925,591  

Swiss Re AG

    11,145       836,285  

Swisscom AG, Registered

    222       120,021  

Tecan Group AG, Registered

    1,227       435,752  

UBS Group AG, Registered

    257,931       4,214,676  

VAT Group AG(a)

    2,007       584,381  

Zurich Insurance Group AG

    263       114,807  
   

 

 

 
      74,554,564  
United Kingdom — 13.3%            

3i Group PLC

    90,776       1,410,454  

Allfunds Group PLC

    50,709       427,908  

Anglo American PLC

    87,304       3,155,590  

AstraZeneca PLC

    60,352       7,938,775  

B&M European Value Retail SA

    126,468       654,832  

BAE Systems PLC

    196,524       1,847,078  

Barclays PLC

    482,925       925,073  

Barratt Developments PLC

    81,641       500,598  

Berkeley Group Holdings PLC

    26,162       1,355,805  

BP PLC

    984,434       4,818,076  

British American Tobacco PLC

    36,813       1,442,467  

Bunzl PLC

    10,213       383,300  

Burberry Group PLC

    90,845       1,997,096  

CNH Industrial NV

    94,889       1,222,422  

Diageo PLC

    103,655       4,910,330  

Drax Group PLC

    60,128       576,791  

Entain PLC(b)

    32,871       483,698  

Ferguson PLC

    35,594       4,477,679  

Greggs PLC

    56,596       1,411,055  

GSK PLC

    213,103       4,477,337  

Howden Joinery Group PLC

    198,803       1,641,030  
 

 

 

S C H E D U L E   O F   I N V E S T M E N T S

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® International Equity Factor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
United Kingdom (continued)  

HSBC Holdings PLC

    670,195     $ 4,198,073  

IG Group Holdings PLC

    30,692       297,781  

IMI PLC

    86,249       1,408,361  

Imperial Brands PLC

    95,399       2,094,612  

Inchcape PLC

    190,328       1,948,041  

Intermediate Capital Group PLC

    121,486       2,264,676  

Investec PLC

    286,179       1,548,130  

JD Sports Fashion PLC

    1,471,916       2,337,935  

Kingfisher PLC

    580,412       1,836,349  

Land Securities Group PLC

    28,573       255,329  

Legal & General Group PLC

    473,657       1,512,632  

Lloyds Banking Group PLC

    978,769       541,903  

M&G PLC

    270,318       704,638  

Man Group PLC/Jersey

    856,488       2,849,313  

Marks & Spencer Group PLC(b)

    132,039       228,913  

Next PLC

    35,423       2,949,028  

OSB Group PLC

    62,640       402,384  

Pearson PLC

    123,202       1,140,266  

Persimmon PLC

    51,139       1,179,583  

Prudential PLC

    19,444       239,830  

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC

    19,302       1,565,677  

Rentokil Initial PLC

    202,952       1,340,084  

Rightmove PLC

    184,094       1,439,205  

Royal Mail PLC

    637,420       2,202,792  

RS GROUP PLC

    41,100       518,874  

Safestore Holdings PLC

    130,401       1,815,783  

Sage Group PLC (The)

    137,098       1,181,526  

Shell PLC

    325,608       8,677,825  

Softcat PLC

    29,507       503,395  

Spirax-Sarco Engineering PLC

    3,582       522,646  

Tesco PLC

    81,785       262,296  

Unilever PLC

    125,487       6,111,579  

United Utilities Group PLC

    48,272       641,368  

Vodafone Group PLC

    3,426,829       5,049,971  

WPP PLC

    186,555       2,013,373  
   

 

 

 
        109,841,565  
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks — 99.3%
(Cost: $851,357,821)

 

    818,799,020  
   

 

 

 
Security   Shares     Value  

Preferred Stocks

 

Germany — 0.1%

 

Volkswagen AG, Preference Shares, NVS

    8,456     $ 1,195,592  
   

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks — 0.1%
(Cost: $1,401,751)

      1,195,592  
   

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments — 99.4%
(Cost: $852,759,572)

      819,994,612  
   

 

 

 

Short-Term Securities

   
Money Market Funds — 0.7%            

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares,
1.93%(d)(e)(f)

    5,550,163       5,549,608  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares,
1.81%(d)(e)

    180,000       180,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Securities — 0.7%
(Cost: $5,729,478)

 

    5,729,608  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities — 100.1%
(Cost: $858,489,050)

 

    825,724,220  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.1)%

 

    (977,691
   

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

 

  $   824,746,529  
   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

(b) 

Non-income producing security.

(c) 

All or a portion of this security is on loan.

(d) 

Affiliate of the Fund.

(e) 

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

(f) 

All or a portion of this security was purchased with the cash collateral from loaned securities.

 

Affiliates

Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended July 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

Affiliated Issuer    Value at
07/31/21
     Purchases
at Cost
     Proceeds
from Sale
     Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
     Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
     Value at
07/31/22
     Shares
Held at
07/31/22
     Income      Capital
Gain
Distributions
from
Underlying
Funds
 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares

   $ 45,025      $ 5,505,325 (a)     $      $ (876    $ 134      $ 5,549,608        5,550,163      $ 173,889 (b)     $  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares

     300,000               (120,000 )(a)                     180,000        180,000        6,754         
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

 
            $ (876    $ 134      $ 5,729,608         $ 180,643      $  
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Represents net amount purchased (sold).

 
  (b) 

All or a portion represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® International Equity Factor ETF

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Futures Contracts

 

Description   Number of
Contracts
     Expiration
Date
     Notional
Amount
(000)
     Value/
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Long Contracts

          

TOPIX Index

    6        09/08/22      $ 875      $ 9,916  

SPI 200 Index

    7        09/15/22        846        43,643  

Euro STOXX 50 Index

    38        09/16/22        1,446        87,190  

FTSE 100 Index

    15        09/16/22        1,351        39,794  
          

 

 

 
           $ 180,543  
          

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

     Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
     Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Interest
Rate
Contracts
     Other
Contracts
     Total  

Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments

                   

Futures contracts

                   

Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(a)

  $      $      $ 180,543      $      $      $      $ 180,543  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss).

 

For the period ended July 31, 2022, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

     Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
    Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Interest
Rate
Contracts
     Other
Contracts
     Total  

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from

                  

Futures contracts

  $      $      $ (190,661   $      $      $      $ (190,661
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on

                  

Futures contracts

  $      $      $ 209,486     $      $      $      $ 209,486  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

Futures contracts

        

Average notional value of contracts — long

   $ 5,614,861  

For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® International Equity Factor ETF

 

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End (continued)

The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.

 

     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Investments

          

Assets

                                                            

Common Stocks

  $ 67,110,959      $ 751,688,061      $      $ 818,799,020  

Preferred Stocks

           1,195,592               1,195,592  

Money Market Funds

    5,729,608                      5,729,608  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
  $ 72,840,567      $ 752,883,653      $         —      $ 825,724,220  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments(a)

          

Assets

          

Futures Contracts

  $      $ 180,543      $      $ 180,543  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts. Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Global Multifactor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Common Stocks

 

Australia — 2.9%  

Aurizon Holdings Ltd.

    29,088     $ 82,328  

BlueScope Steel Ltd.

    4,824       56,664  

Computershare Ltd.

    7,128       125,930  

Endeavour Group Ltd./Australia

    19,152       106,704  

Evolution Mining Ltd.

    33,264       61,448  

GPT Group (The)

    31,536       101,458  

IDP Education Ltd.

    5,328       107,199  

Medibank Pvt Ltd.

    39,656       95,354  

Mirvac Group

    57,168       86,609  

REA Group Ltd.

    1,224       107,986  

Rio Tinto Ltd.

    7,344       508,826  

Rio Tinto PLC

    22,176       1,338,753  

Sonic Healthcare Ltd.

    6,192       149,113  

South32 Ltd.

    71,136       193,889  

Stockland

    38,952       105,548  

Treasury Wine Estates Ltd.

    10,872       93,717  

Vicinity Centres

    78,768       115,253  
   

 

 

 
            3,436,779  
Belgium — 0.1%            

D’ieteren Group

    432       70,902  

Proximus SADP

    2,664       36,915  

Sofina SA

    216       50,585  
   

 

 

 
      158,402  
Brazil — 0.6%            

BB Seguridade Participacoes SA

    12,816       71,807  

Cia. de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo

    5,184       44,755  

Petroleo Brasileiro SA

    76,320       545,175  

Telefonica Brasil SA

    6,581       56,727  

Tim SA

    16,272       39,594  
   

 

 

 
      758,058  
Canada — 5.0%            

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.

    17,352       775,220  

ARC Resources Ltd.

    9,576       134,306  

Bausch Health Companies Inc.(a)

    4,392       20,236  

CAE Inc.(a)

    4,536       120,011  

Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd., Class A, NVS

    936       120,246  

CCL Industries Inc., Class B, NVS

    2,520       126,595  

CGI Inc.(a)

    4,392       376,589  

Constellation Software Inc.

    468       796,121  

George Weston Ltd.

    1,373       163,874  

Gildan Activewear Inc.

    2,304       67,525  

iA Financial Corp. Inc.

    1,584       87,157  

IGM Financial Inc.

    3,816       110,795  

Loblaw Companies Ltd.

    3,456       314,604  

Lundin Mining Corp.

    8,496       47,902  

Magna International Inc.

    5,832       372,404  

Nutrien Ltd.

    11,304       967,666  

Nuvei Corp.(a)(b)

    1,152       40,267  

Onex Corp.

    1,800       96,202  

Saputo Inc.

    5,256       129,825  

TFI International Inc.

    1,224       122,252  

Thomson Reuters Corp.

    3,456       388,066  

Tourmaline Oil Corp.

    4,752       297,726  

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.

    1,152       107,855  

WSP Global Inc.

    1,584       191,112  
   

 

 

 
      5,974,556  
Chile — 0.0%            

Cencosud SA

    44,856       61,278  
   

 

 

 
Security   Shares     Value  
China — 7.4%            

360 DigiTech Inc.

    1,512     $ 21,954  

Agricultural Bank of China Ltd., Class A

    144,000       60,824  

Anhui Conch Cement Co. Ltd., Class H

    36,000       142,440  

Anhui Gujing Distillery Co. Ltd., Class B

    7,200       110,093  

Autohome Inc., ADR

    1,080       38,545  

Bank of China Ltd., Class A

    93,600       42,446  

Bank of China Ltd., Class H

    1,584,000       563,247  

Bank of Communications Co. Ltd., Class A

    72,000       49,305  

Bank of Communications Co. Ltd., Class H

    144,000       85,711  

Baoshan Iron & Steel Co. Ltd., Class A

    43,200       36,365  

Bosideng International Holdings Ltd.

    144,000       84,045  

CGN Power Co. Ltd., Class H(b)

    288,000       66,408  

China CITIC Bank Corp. Ltd., Class H

    216,000       90,284  

China Coal Energy Co. Ltd., Class H

    72,000       56,011  

China Conch Venture Holdings Ltd.

    36,000       69,793  

China Construction Bank Corp., Class H

    1,944,000             1,241,458  

China Everbright Bank Co. Ltd., Class A

    93,600       40,245  

China Everbright Environment Group Ltd.

    72,000       38,321  

China Hongqiao Group Ltd.

    72,000       75,029  

China Longyuan Power Group Corp. Ltd., Class H

    72,000       115,672  

China Medical System Holdings Ltd.

    72,000       114,459  

China National Building Material Co. Ltd., Class H

    74,000       74,276  

China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd.

    72,000       198,966  

China Petroleum & Chemical Corp., Class A

    72,000       43,946  

China Petroleum & Chemical Corp., Class H

    432,000       203,669  

China Power International Development Ltd.

    72,000       40,786  

China Railway Group Ltd., Class A

    50,400       43,169  

China Railway Group Ltd., Class H

    72,000       42,861  

China Renewable Energy Investment Ltd.(c)

    659        

China Resources Gas Group Ltd.

    22,000       92,322  

China Shenhua Energy Co. Ltd., Class A

    14,400       59,951  

China Shenhua Energy Co. Ltd., Class H

    72,000       203,496  

China Taiping Insurance Holdings Co. Ltd.

    72,000       75,922  

China Tower Corp. Ltd., Class H(b)

    1,584,000       203,786  

China United Network Communications Ltd., Class A

    43,200       22,028  

CITIC Ltd.

    144,000       155,748  

COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co. Ltd., Class H

    57,000       85,516  

CRRC Corp. Ltd., Class A

    57,600       43,998  

CRRC Corp. Ltd., Class H

    152,000       56,533  

CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Ltd.

    144,000       157,673  

Dongfeng Motor Group Co. Ltd., Class H

    144,000       99,503  

ENN Energy Holdings Ltd.

    7,200       117,451  

Fosun International Ltd.

    144,000       113,452  

GF Securities Co. Ltd., Class H

    43,200       57,188  

Guangdong Investment Ltd.

    144,000       140,274  

Hopson Development Holdings Ltd.

    24,387       32,232  

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd., Class A

    100,800       65,426  

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd., Class H

    1,152,000       609,048  

Inner Mongolia Yitai Coal Co. Ltd., Class B

    28,800       45,411  

Kingboard Holdings Ltd.

    21,000       61,440  

Kunlun Energy Co. Ltd.

    144,000       106,008  

Lenovo Group Ltd.

    144,000       139,650  

Lufax Holding Ltd., ADR

    18,648       85,408  

PetroChina Co. Ltd., Class H

    432,000       201,727  

PICC Property & Casualty Co. Ltd., Class H

    144,000       147,815  

Postal Savings Bank of China Co. Ltd., Class H(b)

    216,000       142,911  

Shaanxi Coal Industry Co. Ltd., Class A

    21,600       61,139  

Shandong Weigao Group Medical Polymer Co. Ltd., Class H

    57,600       72,050  

Shanghai Baosight Software Co. Ltd., Class B

    28,080       94,196  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Global Multifactor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
China (continued)            

Shenzhen International Holdings Ltd.

    72,000     $ 66,319  

Sinopharm Group Co. Ltd., Class H

    28,800       65,986  

Sinotrans Ltd., Class A

    14,400       8,039  

Sinotruk Hong Kong Ltd.

    36,000       42,538  

Tongcheng Travel Holdings Ltd.(a)

    28,800       55,054  

Uni-President China Holdings Ltd.

    72,000       65,863  

Vipshop Holdings Ltd., ADR(a)

    8,280       75,845  

Want Want China Holdings Ltd.

    72,000       58,596  

Wharf Holdings Ltd. (The)

    33,000       120,678  

Xtep International Holdings Ltd.

    36,000       58,546  

Yuexiu Property Co. Ltd.

    81,800       102,194  

Yum China Holdings Inc.

    9,360       455,926  

Zhuzhou Kibing Group Co. Ltd., Class A

    21,600       36,700  

Zibo Qixiang Tengda Chemical Co. Ltd., Class A(a)

    21,600       24,089  

ZTO Express Cayman Inc., ADR

    9,144       233,995  
   

 

 

 
            8,809,998  
Denmark — 0.3%            

AP Moller - Maersk A/S, Class A

    72       192,886  

Demant A/S(a)

    1,872       71,315  

Pandora A/S

    1,283       95,316  

Rockwool A/S, Class B

    191       47,330  
   

 

 

 
      406,847  
Finland — 0.1%            

Orion OYJ, Class B

    2,088       99,676  
   

 

 

 
France — 1.8%            

ArcelorMittal SA

    12,024       296,679  

Arkema SA

    792       75,031  

BioMerieux

    792       85,724  

Bollore SE

    17,208       86,881  

Bouygues SA

    3,024       91,415  

Carrefour SA

    8,352       142,335  

Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin SCA

    13,824       386,859  

Cie. de Saint-Gobain

    9,648       449,884  

Covivio

    1,296       81,964  

Dassault Aviation SA

    504       72,083  

Eurazeo SE

    1,008       71,999  

Gecina SA

    576       59,058  

Ipsen SA

    648       65,550  

La Francaise des Jeux SAEM(b)

    2,520       90,009  

Vivendi SE

    10,584       100,477  
   

 

 

 
      2,155,948  
Germany — 0.7%            

Brenntag SE

    1,800       126,441  

Covestro AG(b)

    2,552       86,067  

GEA Group AG

    2,664       99,441  

KION Group AG

    1,296       59,114  

Nemetschek SE

    1,080       72,302  

Rheinmetall AG

    648       118,828  

Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG

    26,136       69,486  

United Internet AG, Registered

    2,232       58,794  

Volkswagen AG

    576       114,087  
   

 

 

 
      804,560  
Greece — 0.1%            

FF Group(a)(c)

    165       2  

Hellenic Telecommunications Organization SA

    5,048       86,916  
   

 

 

 
      86,918  
Hong Kong — 1.1%            

Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Ltd.

    43,200       85,439  
Security   Shares     Value  
Hong Kong (continued)            

CK Asset Holdings Ltd.

    48,500     $ 343,367  

CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd.

    50,000       331,664  

Henderson Land Development Co. Ltd.

    15,000       52,217  

Kingboard Laminates Holdings Ltd.

    36,000       32,993  

Power Assets Holdings Ltd.

    36,000       235,719  

Swire Properties Ltd.

    57,600       137,245  

WH Group Ltd.(b)

    180,000       136,321  
   

 

 

 
            1,354,965  
India — 3.5%            

Adani Enterprises Ltd.

    5,400       175,698  

Adani Total Gas Ltd.

    5,709       225,840  

Adani Transmission Ltd.(a)

    5,616       221,339  

Ambuja Cements Ltd.

    12,240       58,058  

Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd.

    1,728       92,226  

Balkrishna Industries Ltd.

    2,232       65,383  

Bharat Electronics Ltd.

    25,056       87,161  

Cipla Ltd.

    11,088       137,067  

Container Corp. of India Ltd.

    8,856       79,873  

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.

    2,376       122,944  

GAIL India Ltd.

    42,768       79,287  

Havells India Ltd.

    5,112       80,888  

HCL Technologies Ltd.

    21,384       257,164  

Hero MotoCorp Ltd.

    2,160       77,118  

Hindalco Industries Ltd.

    27,072       142,486  

Infosys Ltd.

    26,928       528,226  

Larsen & Toubro Infotech Ltd.(b)

    1,152       69,147  

Marico Ltd.

    15,192       99,582  

NTPC Ltd.

    74,448       143,981  

Oil & Natural Gas Corp. Ltd.

    37,080       62,947  

Page Industries Ltd.

    144       89,055  

Power Grid Corp. of India Ltd.

    56,232       152,280  

Shree Cement Ltd.

    288       74,750  

Siemens Ltd.

    1,800       61,353  

SRF Ltd.

    2,880       88,665  

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

    20,592       245,605  

Tata Elxsi Ltd.

    576       63,493  

Tata Steel Ltd.

    128,880       175,414  

Tech Mahindra Ltd.

    11,592       154,144  

United Spirits Ltd.(a)

    7,128       70,245  

Vedanta Ltd.

    19,440       62,613  

Wipro Ltd.

    26,568       141,762  
   

 

 

 
      4,185,794  
Indonesia — 0.2%            

Adaro Energy Indonesia Tbk PT

    273,600       60,077  

Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper Tbk PT

    64,800       33,229  

Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk PT

    144,000       66,046  

United Tractors Tbk PT

    43,200       94,410  
   

 

 

 
      253,762  
Ireland — 0.6%            

James Hardie Industries PLC

    6,192       152,922  

Seagate Technology Holdings PLC

    2,952       236,101  

STERIS PLC

    1,440       324,936  
   

 

 

 
      713,959  
Israel — 0.1%            

Tower Semiconductor Ltd.(a)

    1,800       85,802  
   

 

 

 
Italy — 0.2%            

DiaSorin SpA

    504       70,077  

Moncler SpA

    1,872       93,841  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Global Multifactor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Italy (continued)            

Recordati Industria Chimica e Farmaceutica SpA

    2,304     $ 102,181  
   

 

 

 
      266,099  
Japan — 5.1%            

AGC Inc.

    3,800       138,522  

Azbil Corp.

    2,400       72,248  

Bridgestone Corp.

    7,200       280,842  

Brother Industries Ltd.

    7,200       134,866  

Canon Inc.

    21,600       511,009  

Chubu Electric Power Co. Inc.

    7,200       76,805  

Dai Nippon Printing Co. Ltd.

    7,200       158,885  

Daito Trust Construction Co. Ltd.

    1,200       113,763  

FUJIFILM Holdings Corp.

    7,200       411,279  

Fujitsu Ltd.

    3,900       522,843  

Hakuhodo DY Holdings Inc.

    7,200       74,057  

Isuzu Motors Ltd.

    14,400       157,948  

Kajima Corp.

    7,200       82,193  

Kyowa Kirin Co. Ltd.

    7,200       169,742  

Marubeni Corp.

    28,800       267,905  

Mazda Motor Corp.

    7,200       60,693  

MEIJI Holdings Co. Ltd.

    2,000       104,420  

MISUMI Group Inc.

    7,200       179,124  

Mitsui Chemicals Inc.

    7,200       151,662  

NEC Corp.

    5,900       217,795  

Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.

    21,600       617,011  

NTT Data Corp.

    14,400       217,944  

Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd.

    8,300       296,500  

Ricoh Co. Ltd.

    7,200       57,910  

Seiko Epson Corp.

    7,200       108,163  

Sekisui House Ltd.

    14,400       255,044  

Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.

    14,400       160,543  

Tokyo Gas Co. Ltd.

    7,200       141,415  

Tosoh Corp.

    7,200       93,853  

Toyota Tsusho Corp.

    7,200       245,732  
   

 

 

 
            6,080,716  
Kuwait — 0.1%            

Mobile Telecommunications Co. KSCP

    47,592       94,287  
   

 

 

 
Malaysia — 0.1%            

Petronas Gas Bhd

    21,600       83,247  

Telekom Malaysia Bhd

    43,200       55,214  
   

 

 

 
      138,461  
Mexico — 0.1%            

Grupo Financiero Inbursa SAB de CV, Class O(a)

    43,200       79,553  
   

 

 

 
Netherlands — 2.2%            

Aegon NV

    25,200       110,683  

AerCap Holdings NV(a)

    1,944       87,208  

ASM International NV

    720       221,164  

Heineken Holding NV

    1,656       130,855  

IMCD NV

    864       138,369  

JDE Peet’s NV

    2,232       64,733  

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV

    20,664       569,060  

Koninklijke KPN NV

    44,447       146,630  

Koninklijke Philips NV

    12,528       259,283  

NN Group NV

    4,032       189,191  

Randstad NV

    1,728       87,338  

Wolters Kluwer NV

    5,544       602,091  
   

 

 

 
      2,606,605  
Norway — 0.3%            

Kongsberg Gruppen ASA

    1,728       63,675  
Security   Shares     Value  
Norway (continued)            

Norsk Hydro ASA

    27,567     $ 186,773  

Yara International ASA

    2,160       92,053  
   

 

 

 
      342,501  
Philippines — 0.0%            

PLDT Inc.

    2,160       65,179  
   

 

 

 
Poland — 0.2%            

Cyfrowy Polsat SA

    7,992       34,448  

Polski Koncern Naftowy ORLEN SA

    5,976       97,617  

Polskie Gornictwo Naftowe i Gazownictwo SA(a)

    49,536       74,022  
   

 

 

 
      206,087  
Qatar — 0.2%            

Barwa Real Estate Co.

    53,045       52,021  

Industries Qatar QSC

    24,408       113,688  

Ooredoo QPSC

    23,420       59,437  

Qatar Electricity & Water Co. QSC

    12,096       60,822  
   

 

 

 
      285,968  
Russia — 0.0%            

Alrosa PJSC(c)

    59,760       10  

PhosAgro PJSC(a)(c)

    20        

PhosAgro PJSC, GDR(c)

    3,076       31  

United Co. RUSAL International PJSC(a)(c)

    70,560       11  
   

 

 

 
      52  
Saudi Arabia — 1.2%            

Advanced Petrochemical Co.

    5,015       65,769  

Almarai Co. JSC

    7,416       103,444  

Arab National Bank

    11,808       97,658  

Bank AlBilad(a)

    6,768       89,640  

Banque Saudi Fransi

    10,872       149,033  

Dr Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Services Group Co.

    1,800       98,761  

Etihad Etisalat Co.

    9,000       90,874  

Riyad Bank

    25,776       250,992  

Saudi Investment Bank (The)

    9,360       52,468  

Saudi Research & Media Group(a)

    648       33,516  

Saudi Telecom Co.

    11,592       311,692  

Yanbu National Petrochemical Co.

    6,336       84,245  
   

 

 

 
            1,428,092  
Singapore — 0.3%            

BOC Aviation Ltd.(b)

    7,200       61,276  

Singapore Exchange Ltd.

    15,800       113,264  

Venture Corp. Ltd.

    7,200       91,730  

Wilmar International Ltd.

    43,200       125,881  
   

 

 

 
      392,151  
South Africa — 0.3%            

Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Ltd.

    6,696       58,685  

Exxaro Resources Ltd.

    4,896       59,512  

Kumba Iron Ore Ltd.

    1,368       40,767  

Mr. Price Group Ltd.

    5,112       55,660  

Nedbank Group Ltd.

    6,408       83,764  

Reinet Investments SCA

    2,448       42,563  
   

 

 

 
      340,951  
South Korea — 1.5%            

Coway Co. Ltd.

    1,368       67,485  

DB Insurance Co. Ltd.

    1,296       60,316  

F&F Co. Ltd./New

    360       41,554  

Hankook Tire & Technology Co. Ltd.

    2,376       63,690  

Hanmi Pharm Co. Ltd.

    288       68,638  

Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd.

    2,952       95,989  

Kia Corp.

    5,472       342,588  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Global Multifactor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
South Korea (continued)            

Korea Zinc Co. Ltd.

    216     $ 79,409  

KT&G Corp.

    2,376       149,757  

LG Corp.

    2,160       134,818  

LG Innotek Co. Ltd.

    288       80,749  

POSCO Holdings Inc.

    1,440       268,931  

Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co. Ltd.

    1,296       142,715  

SK Telecom Co. Ltd.

    1,479       61,046  

Woori Financial Group Inc.

    10,440       95,805  
   

 

 

 
            1,753,490  
Spain — 0.1%            

Acciona SA

    504       103,709  

Red Electrica Corp. SA

    2,240       44,039  
   

 

 

 
      147,748  
Sweden — 0.5%            

Getinge AB, Class B

    3,456       77,988  

Husqvarna AB, Class B

    9,072       72,301  

Investment AB Latour, Class B

    3,024       75,241  

Investor AB, Class A

    8,928       183,562  

Sagax AB, Class B

    3,600       92,780  

Volvo AB, Class A

    5,328       99,280  
   

 

 

 
      601,152  
Switzerland — 1.8%            

Bachem Holding AG, Class A

    576       38,842  

EMS-Chemie Holding AG, Registered

    72       57,174  

Kuehne + Nagel International AG, Registered

    1,080       290,867  

Roche Holding AG, Bearer

    504       205,463  

Schindler Holding AG, Registered

    576       109,375  

Swatch Group AG (The), Bearer

    432       115,006  

Swisscom AG, Registered

    504       272,481  

TE Connectivity Ltd.

    6,624       885,827  

VAT Group AG(b)

    432       125,786  
   

 

 

 
      2,100,821  
Taiwan — 1.1%            

Asustek Computer Inc.

    15,000       141,504  

AUO Corp.

    144,000       64,662  

Compal Electronics Inc.

    72,000       54,985  

Far Eastern New Century Corp.

    144,000       146,512  

Innolux Corp.

    144,000       49,872  

Inventec Corp.

    72,000       57,185  

Lite-On Technology Corp.

    72,000       157,982  

Pegatron Corp.

    42,000       87,435  

Pou Chen Corp.

    144,000       129,296  

Quanta Computer Inc.

    72,000       204,403  

Shanghai Commercial & Savings Bank Ltd. (The)

    72,000       120,867  

WPG Holdings Ltd.

    72,000       120,972  
   

 

 

 
      1,335,675  
Thailand — 0.1%            

PTT Exploration & Production PCL, NVDR

    36,000       161,858  
   

 

 

 
Turkey — 0.0%            

Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS

    39,888       37,900  
   

 

 

 
United Arab Emirates — 0.3%            

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank PJSC

    27,720       68,696  

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. for Distribution PJSC

    45,576       53,146  

Emaar Properties PJSC

    66,456       99,730  

Emirates Telecommunications Group Co. PJSC

    18,360       139,458  
   

 

 

 
      361,030  
Security   Shares     Value  
United Kingdom — 2.1%            

Associated British Foods PLC

    7,344     $ 150,004  

Auto Trader Group PLC(b)

    14,544       112,127  

Barratt Developments PLC

    15,048       92,270  

BT Group PLC

    142,416       281,175  

Burberry Group PLC

    5,760       126,625  

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC

    4,248       229,902  

Halma PLC

    5,328       150,052  

Imperial Brands PLC

    18,288       401,537  

J Sainsbury PLC

    38,304       103,328  

JD Sports Fashion PLC

    56,664       90,003  

Kingfisher PLC

    39,312       124,378  

Pearson PLC

    10,224       94,626  

Persimmon PLC

    4,680       107,950  

Sage Group PLC (The)

    15,696       135,270  

Smiths Group PLC

    6,192       116,856  

Spirax-Sarco Engineering PLC

    1,008       147,076  
   

 

 

 
            2,463,179  
United States — 56.9%            

A O Smith Corp.

    2,088       132,108  

Abiomed Inc.(a)

    648       189,870  

Advance Auto Parts Inc.

    864       167,288  

Aflac Inc.

    12,384       709,603  

Agilent Technologies Inc.

    6,048       811,037  

Akamai Technologies Inc.(a)

    2,241       215,629  

Alcoa Corp

    2,664       135,571  

Allstate Corp. (The)

    5,760       673,747  

Ally Financial Inc.

    4,824       159,530  

AMERCO

    216       116,009  

American Financial Group Inc./OH

    1,080       144,374  

Ameriprise Financial Inc.

    1,224       330,382  

APA Corp.

    5,112       190,013  

Apple Inc.

    15,912       2,585,859  

Arch Capital Group Ltd.

    5,256       233,366  

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.

    11,016       911,794  

Arista Networks Inc.(a)

    3,600       419,868  

Arrow Electronics Inc.(a)

    1,008       129,195  

AvalonBay Communities Inc.

    2,808       600,744  

Bath & Body Works Inc.

    4,464       158,651  

Bentley Systems Inc., Class B

    2,952       116,899  

Best Buy Co. Inc.

    2,952       227,274  

Biogen Inc.(a)

    2,952       634,857  

Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc., Class A(a)

    288       162,219  

Bio-Techne Corp.

    576       221,921  

BorgWarner Inc.

    3,384       130,149  

Brown & Brown Inc.

    3,312       215,611  

Bunge Ltd.

    2,016       186,137  

Cadence Design Systems Inc.(a)

    4,032       750,275  

Camden Property Trust

    1,512       213,343  

Capital One Financial Corp.

    8,280       909,392  

CBRE Group Inc., Class A(a)

    4,896       419,196  

Celanese Corp.

    1,872       219,979  

CF Industries Holdings Inc.

    2,952       281,886  

CH Robinson Worldwide Inc.

    1,872       207,230  

Cincinnati Financial Corp.

    2,160       210,254  

Cisco Systems Inc.

    60,336       2,737,444  

Cognex Corp.

    2,592       132,140  

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A

    10,656       724,182  

Cooper Companies Inc. (The)

    648       211,896  

Corteva Inc.

    15,048       866,012  

DaVita Inc.(a)

    1,224       103,012  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Global Multifactor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
United States (continued)            

DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc.

    3,240     $ 117,158  

Devon Energy Corp.

    9,072       570,175  

Discover Financial Services

    4,104       414,504  

Dover Corp.

    2,016       269,499  

DR Horton Inc.

    4,680       365,180  

eBay Inc.

    11,952       581,226  

Electronic Arts Inc.

    5,544       727,539  

Elevance Health Inc.

    4,896             2,335,882  

EOG Resources Inc.

    12,168       1,353,325  

EPAM Systems Inc.(a)

    864       301,752  

EQT Corp.

    4,896       215,571  

Equity Residential

    7,272       570,052  

Erie Indemnity Co., Class A, NVS

    504       102,493  

Essex Property Trust Inc.

    864       247,562  

Everest Re Group Ltd.

    504       131,720  

F5 Inc.(a)

    843       141,084  

FactSet Research Systems Inc.

    576       247,496  

Fastenal Co.

    8,352       428,959  

Fidelity National Financial Inc.

    3,816       152,487  

FleetCor Technologies Inc.(a)

    1,080       237,697  

Fortinet Inc.(a)

    13,680       816,012  

Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc., NVS

    1,800       125,424  

Fox Corp., Class A, NVS

    4,896       162,107  

Franklin Resources Inc.

    4,824       132,419  

Garmin Ltd.

    2,088       203,831  

Generac Holdings Inc.(a)

    360       96,588  

General Motors Co.(a)

    25,848       937,249  

Genuine Parts Co.

    2,160       330,199  

Globe Life Inc.

    1,296       130,546  

Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. (The)

    4,752       306,361  

HCA Healthcare Inc.

    5,040       1,070,597  

HEICO Corp., Class A

    1,440       183,859  

Henry Schein Inc.(a)

    1,944       153,246  

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.

    16,128       229,663  

Hologic Inc.(a)

    3,528       251,829  

Howmet Aerospace Inc.

    4,968       184,462  

HP Inc.

    21,168       706,800  

Humana Inc.

    2,592       1,249,344  

Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc.

    577       125,117  

IDEX Corp.

    1,080       225,450  

Intel Corp.

    63,864       2,318,902  

International Paper Co.

    5,328       227,879  

Invesco Ltd.

    5,400       95,796  

Jack Henry & Associates Inc.

    936       194,473  

JB Hunt Transport Services Inc.

    1,224       224,322  

JM Smucker Co. (The)

    1,584       209,595  

Johnson Controls International PLC

    13,896       749,133  

Juniper Networks Inc.

    4,392       123,108  

Keysight Technologies Inc.(a)

    2,664       433,166  

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc.

    2,808       154,300  

Kroger Co. (The)

    14,184       658,705  

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings

    1,368       358,676  

Lear Corp.

    936       141,467  

Lennox International Inc.

    437       104,675  

Liberty Global PLC, Class C, NVS(a)

    6,696       153,271  

Lincoln National Corp.

    2,016       103,501  

LKQ Corp.

    3,888       213,218  

Loews Corp.

    2,448       142,596  

LPL Financial Holdings Inc.

    1,152       241,828  

Marathon Oil Corp.

    10,656       264,269  
Security   Shares     Value  
United States (continued)            

Masimo Corp.(a)

    864     $ 124,917  

MetLife Inc.

    13,968       883,476  

Mettler-Toledo International Inc.(a)

    288       388,722  

Micron Technology Inc.(d)

    22,392       1,385,169  

Microsoft Corp.

    5,904       1,657,489  

Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc.

    1,656       307,569  

Mohawk Industries Inc.(a)

    792       101,756  

Molina Healthcare Inc.(a)

    891       291,999  

Molson Coors Beverage Co., Class B

    2,448       146,268  

Monolithic Power Systems Inc.

    720       334,598  

Monster Beverage Corp.(a)

    7,848       781,818  

Mosaic Co. (The)

    5,256       276,781  

NetApp Inc.

    3,024       215,702  

Newell Brands Inc.

    5,832       117,865  

Nordson Corp.

    792       182,944  

NRG Energy Inc.

    3,384       127,746  

Nucor Corp.

    5,472       743,098  

NVR Inc.(a)

    71       311,910  

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc.

    1,440       437,054  

ON Semiconductor Corp.(a)

    6,336       423,118  

Owens Corning

    1,296       120,191  

Packaging Corp. of America

    1,440       202,478  

Paychex Inc.

    4,896       628,059  

Pentair PLC

    1,584       77,442  

Public Storage

    764       249,377  

PulteGroup Inc.

    3,168       138,188  

Qorvo Inc.(a)

    1,584       164,847  

Quanta Services Inc.(d)

    2,088       289,668  

Quest Diagnostics Inc.

    1,728       235,993  

Raymond James Financial Inc.

    2,787       274,436  

Regions Financial Corp.

    13,824       292,792  

ResMed Inc.

    3,024       727,333  

Robert Half International Inc.

    1,512       119,660  

Rollins Inc.

    3,626       139,855  

Skyworks Solutions Inc.

    1,800       195,984  

Snap-on Inc.

    792       177,448  

State Street Corp.

    7,416       526,833  

Steel Dynamics Inc.

    2,664       207,472  

Synchrony Financial

    7,416       248,288  

Synopsys Inc.(a)

    3,024       1,111,320  

T Rowe Price Group Inc.

    4,608       568,950  

Target Corp.

    9,648       1,576,290  

Teleflex Inc.

    648       155,818  

Teradyne Inc.

    2,376       239,715  

Texas Instruments Inc.

    6,696             1,197,847  

Textron Inc.

    2,376       155,961  

Tractor Supply Co.

    1,584       303,304  

Tradeweb Markets Inc., Class A

    1,656       116,781  

Trimble Inc.(a)

    3,600       249,948  

Tyson Foods Inc., Class A

    6,048       532,285  

UGI Corp.

    3,240       139,838  

Ulta Beauty, Inc.(a)

    792       308,017  

United Rentals Inc.(a)

    1,008       325,251  

Universal Health Services Inc., Class B

    1,152       129,565  

W R Berkley Corp.

    3,024       189,091  

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc.

    14,832       587,644  

Waters Corp.(a)

    864       314,522  

Webster Financial Corp.

    3,024       140,465  

West Pharmaceutical Services Inc.

    1,080       371,045  

Western Digital Corp.(a)

    4,464       219,182  
 

 

 

S C H E D U L E   O F   I N V E S T M E N T S

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Global Multifactor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

United States (continued)

   

Western Union Co. (The)

    5,854     $ 99,635  

Westlake Corp.

    1,008       98,119  

Westrock Co.

    3,744       158,596  

Weyerhaeuser Co.

    15,264       554,389  

Whirlpool Corp.

    792       136,913  

WW Grainger Inc.

    648       352,207  

Zebra Technologies Corp., Class A(a)

    792       283,290  
   

 

 

 
      68,013,621  
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks — 99.2%
(Cost: $117,167,953)

      118,650,478  
   

 

 

 
Preferred Stocks            

Germany — 0.2%

   

Porsche Automobil Holding SE, Preference Shares, NVS

    3,168       229,305  
   

 

 

 

Russia — 0.0%

   

Surgutneftegas PJSC, Preference Shares, NVS(c)

    145,100       23  
   

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks — 0.2%
(Cost: $360,365)

      229,328  
   

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments — 99.4%
(Cost: $117,528,318)

        118,879,806  
   

 

 

 
Short-Term Securities            

Money Market Funds — 0.6%

   

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares,
1.93%(e)(f)(g)

    534,978       534,925  
Security   Shares     Value  

Money Market Funds (continued)

   

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares,
1.81%(e)(f)

    190,000     $ 190,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Securities — 0.6%
(Cost: $724,897)

      724,925  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities — 100.0%
(Cost: $118,253,215)

      119,604,731  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.0)%

      (13,020
   

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

    $   119,591,711  
   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Non-income producing security.

(b) 

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

(c) 

Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

(d) 

All or a portion of this security is on loan.

(e) 

Affiliate of the Fund.

(f) 

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

(g) 

All or a portion of this security was purchased with the cash collateral from loaned securities.

 

Affiliates

Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended July 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

Affiliated Issuer    Value at
07/31/21
     Purchases
at Cost
     Proceeds
from Sale
     Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
     Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
     Value at
07/31/22
     Shares
Held at
07/31/22
     Income      Capital
Gain
Distributions
from
Underlying
Funds
 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares

   $ 742,096      $      $ (206,750 )(a)     $ (370    $ (51    $ 534,925        534,978      $ 10,254 (b)     $  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares

     80,000        110,000 (a)                            190,000        190,000        706         
              

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
               $ (370    $ (51    $ 724,925      $ 10,960      $  
              

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Represents net amount purchased (sold).

 
  (b) 

All or a portion represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Futures Contracts

 

Description   Number of
Contracts
     Expiration
Date
     Notional
Amount
(000)
     Value/
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Long Contracts

          

MSCI EAFE Index

    2        09/16/22      $ 195      $ 10,674  

MSCI Emerging Markets Index

    1        09/16/22        50        277  

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Global Multifactor ETF

 

Futures Contracts (continued)

 

Description   Number of
Contracts
     Expiration
Date
     Notional
Amount
(000)
     Value/
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

S&P 500 E-Mini Index

    2        09/16/22      $ 413      $ 27,221  
          

 

 

 
           $ 38,172  
          

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

      Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
     Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Interest
Rate
Contracts
     Other
Contracts
     Total  

Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments

                    

Futures contracts

                    

Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(a)

   $      $      $ 38,172      $      $      $      $ 38,172  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss).

 

For the period ended July 31, 2022, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

      Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
     Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Interest
Rate
Contracts
     Other
Contracts
     Total  

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from

                    

Futures contracts

   $      $      $ (37,464    $      $      $      $ (37,464
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on

                    

Futures contracts

   $      $      $ 41,197      $      $      $      $ 41,197  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

Futures contracts

        

Average notional value of contracts — long

   $ 380,934  

For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.

 

     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Investments

          

Assets

                                                                                                              

Common Stocks

  $ 77,866,695      $ 40,783,729      $ 54      $ 118,650,478  

Preferred Stocks

           229,305        23        229,328  

Money Market Funds

    724,925                      724,925  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
  $ 78,591,620      $ 41,013,034      $ 77      $ 119,604,731  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments(a)

          

Assets

          

Futures Contracts

  $ 38,172      $      $      $ 38,172  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts. Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Intl Small-Cap Multifactor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Common Stocks

   
Australia — 10.9%            

Abacus Property Group

    206,371     $ 426,306  

Accent Group Ltd.

    136,050       125,477  

Alkane Resources Ltd.(a)

    210,459       116,699  

Ansell Ltd.

    51,100       938,178  

ARB Corp. Ltd.

    28,616       671,961  

Arena REIT

    188,194       638,854  

AUB Group Ltd.

    30,733       421,529  

Aussie Broadband Ltd.(a)

    41,537       106,140  

Austal Ltd.

    177,098       332,690  

Australian Clinical Labs Ltd.

    38,398       142,552  

Australian Ethical Investment Ltd.

    32,450       148,979  

BWP Trust

    189,435       570,834  

Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT

    178,485       474,137  

Codan Ltd./Australia

    38,448       235,576  

Credit Corp. Group Ltd.

    36,865       626,734  

CSR Ltd.

    265,063       850,668  

Dexus Industria REIT

    121,472       256,669  

DGL Group Ltd./Au(a)

    60,736       106,557  

Eclipx Group Ltd.(a)

    155,125       287,250  

GDI Property Group Partnership

    263,749       181,339  

Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia Ltd.

    223,745       443,349  

GrainCorp Ltd., Class A

    89,644       541,157  

Grange Resources Ltd.

    283,167       223,901  

Growthpoint Properties Australia Ltd.

    147,095       390,918  

GWA Group Ltd.

    115,340       168,217  

Hansen Technologies Ltd.

    61,749       247,472  

Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd.

    219,365       640,137  

Healius Ltd.

    196,589       535,634  

HUB24 Ltd.

    21,157       365,494  

Imdex Ltd.

    193,961       246,949  

Integral Diagnostics Ltd.

    105,777       229,313  

JB Hi-Fi Ltd.

    44,895             1,329,360  

Johns Lyng Group Ltd.

    53,383       283,798  

Jumbo Interactive Ltd.

    28,835       292,222  

McMillan Shakespeare Ltd.

    37,887       326,689  

Monadelphous Group Ltd.

    49,129       356,663  

New Hope Corp. Ltd.

    182,792       566,304  

nib holdings Ltd.

    178,850       914,650  

Nick Scali Ltd.

    26,582       180,479  

Objective Corp. Ltd.

    8,690       93,315  

Pendal Group Ltd.

    132,276       447,982  

Perenti Global Ltd.

    345,290       139,297  

Perseus Mining Ltd.

    482,165       572,244  

Platinum Asset Management Ltd.

    158,981       204,128  

Premier Investments Ltd.

    35,624       529,859  

Pro Medicus Ltd.

    18,396       644,391  

PWR Holdings Ltd.

    40,880       240,241  

Ramelius Resources Ltd.

    329,230       249,449  

Rural Funds Group

    207,685       400,120  

Sandfire Resources Ltd.

    150,088       484,357  

Seven West Media Ltd.(a)

    518,738       173,370  

SG Fleet Group Ltd.

    65,043       119,489  

Sigma Healthcare Ltd.

    580,788       252,261  

SmartGroup Corp. Ltd.

    68,985       334,228  

Super Retail Group Ltd.

    64,313       448,957  

Technology One Ltd.

    103,514       858,883  

Waypoint REIT Ltd.

    406,537       748,879  

Westgold Resources Ltd.

    147,433       134,556  
Security   Shares     Value  

Australia (continued)

   

Whitehaven Coal Ltd.

    362,883     $ 1,597,730  
   

 

 

 
          24,615,571  

Austria — 0.0%

   

Semperit AG Holding

    3,980       80,704  
   

 

 

 

Belgium — 1.0%

   

AGFA-Gevaert NV(a)

    53,989       195,339  

Econocom Group SA/NV

    56,429       191,973  

Gimv NV

    7,957       429,594  

Intervest Offices & Warehouses NV

    12,118       343,070  

Ion Beam Applications

    8,395       146,548  

Orange Belgium SA(a)

    5,913       113,858  

Recticel SA

    16,406       251,852  

Tessenderlo Group SA(a)

    6,716       210,484  

Van de Velde NV

    3,212       120,844  

X-Fab Silicon Foundries SE(a)(b)(c)

    31,974       213,529  
   

 

 

 
      2,217,091  
Canada — 15.0%            

Advantage Energy Ltd.(a)

    105,412       906,318  

Aecon Group Inc.

    23,298       201,954  

Andlauer Healthcare Group Inc.

    6,536       251,426  

Argonaut Gold Inc.(a)

    114,756       42,567  

Artis REIT

    33,580       305,761  

Athabasca Oil Corp.(a)

    292,803       553,343  

Badger Infrastructure Solutions Ltd.

    13,724       329,342  

Baytex Energy Corp.(a)

    222,942       1,197,799  

Birchcliff Energy Ltd.

    104,682       804,397  

Boardwalk REIT

    12,702       484,453  

BSR Real Estate Investment Trust

    16,863       281,949  

Canaccord Genuity Group Inc.

    51,903       403,291  

Canfor Corp.(a)

    24,528       521,954  

Cardinal Energy Ltd.

    70,591       512,667  

Cascades Inc.

    33,799       258,662  

Celestica Inc.(a)

    58,400       615,217  

Cogeco Inc.

    2,044       108,924  

Corby Spirit and Wine Ltd.

    6,862       93,776  

Corus Entertainment Inc., Class B, NVS

    111,398       327,091  

Crescent Point Energy Corp.

    227,103       1,796,535  

Crew Energy Inc.(a)

    76,650       335,200  

Dream Office REIT

    12,848       204,978  

DREAM Unlimited Corp., Class A(c)

    9,782       252,084  

Dundee Precious Metals Inc.(c)

    74,606       360,635  

ECN Capital Corp.

    127,093       593,508  

Enerflex Ltd.

    35,259       162,452  

Enerplus Corp.

    100,302       1,399,708  

Evertz Technologies Ltd.

    14,527       165,060  

Extendicare Inc.

    31,609       186,117  

Finning International Inc.

    63,656       1,391,877  

Freehold Royalties Ltd.

    47,231       535,547  

Frontera Energy Corp.(a)

    33,361       326,954  

Home Capital Group Inc.

    20,440       417,244  

Interfor Corp.(a)

    25,477       629,091  

Kelt Exploration Ltd.(a)

    87,527       470,256  

Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corp.

    22,776       503,347  

Lassonde Industries Inc., Class A

    1,752       165,548  

Linamar Corp.

    17,958       818,701  

Major Drilling Group International Inc.(a)

    40,296       301,776  

Martinrea International Inc.(c)

    32,193       234,807  

Morguard North American Residential REIT

    10,439       138,094  

Mullen Group Ltd.

    49,421       563,466  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Intl Small-Cap Multifactor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Canada (continued)

   

North West Co. Inc. (The)

    27,740     $ 746,925  

NuVista Energy Ltd.(a)

    71,832       638,918  

Obsidian Energy Ltd.(a)

    37,449       319,350  

Paramount Resources Ltd., Class A

    28,908       718,100  

Parex Resources Inc.

    49,494       921,430  

Pason Systems Inc.

    20,805       249,878  

Peyto Exploration & Development Corp.

    65,335       734,703  

Precision Drilling Corp.(a)

    7,519       512,482  

Russel Metals Inc.

    25,477       547,520  

Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc.(b)

    14,673       328,167  

Sprott Inc.

    9,280       351,184  

Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd.

    163,520       568,243  

Timbercreek Financial Corp.

    44,822       292,968  

Topaz Energy Corp.(c)

    27,813       486,953  

Torex Gold Resources Inc.(a)

    46,647       355,166  

Transcontinental Inc., Class A

    28,251       358,281  

Trican Well Service Ltd.(a)

    121,326       359,084  

Uni-Select Inc.(a)

    21,754       628,387  

Vermilion Energy Inc.

    63,510       1,642,119  

Westshore Terminals Investment Corp.

    23,214       615,088  

Whitecap Resources Inc.

    239,002       1,827,207  

Winpak Ltd.

    12,848       465,440  
   

 

 

 
          33,821,469  
Denmark — 1.5%            

cBrain A/S

    3,577       102,571  

Chemometec A/S

    6,205       741,202  

D/S Norden A/S

    12,921       563,842  

Matas A/S

    19,783       212,253  

Per Aarsleff Holding A/S

    9,855       303,081  

Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S, Class A(b)

    25,696       492,137  

Solar A/S, Class B

    2,993       281,477  

Spar Nord Bank A/S

    49,421       566,267  
   

 

 

 
      3,262,830  
Finland — 0.5%            

F-Secure OYJ(a)

    36,761       114,030  

Marimekko OYJ

    14,381       199,921  

Oriola OYJ, Class B

    55,553       112,761  

Rovio Entertainment OYJ(b)

    22,338       151,508  

Talenom OYJ

    11,169       127,979  

Uponor OYJ

    21,535       324,214  

WithSecure OYJ(a)

    36,761       66,727  
   

 

 

 
      1,097,140  
France — 5.1%            

ABC arbitrage

    19,345       138,401  

AKWEL

    4,380       78,877  

Albioma SA

    13,943       710,527  

APERAM SA

    17,374       566,467  

Aubay

    3,942       209,607  

Beneteau SA

    21,316       245,124  

Boiron SA

    2,409       112,642  

Bonduelle SCA

    6,789       91,300  

Derichebourg SA

    37,011       235,901  

Equasens

    1,533       133,548  

Eramet SA

    3,650       386,376  

Esker SA

    2,044       307,032  

Etablissements Maurel et Prom SA

    32,850       173,604  

Euroapi SA(a)

    28,470       480,288  

Eutelsat Communications SA

    67,525       513,847  

Fnac Darty SA

    8,760       351,387  
Security   Shares     Value  

France (continued)

   

Groupe Guillin

    3,577     $ 76,773  

IPSOS

    22,703       1,163,658  

LNA Sante SA

    1,898       64,985  

Maisons du Monde SA(b)

    15,987       170,876  

Manitou BF SA

    5,402       102,693  

Mercialys SA

    42,048       372,724  

Mersen SA

    9,636       339,008  

Metropole Television SA

    13,724       180,779  

Quadient SA

    18,761       365,270  

SMCP SA(a)(b)

    22,557       122,819  

Societe BIC SA

    13,943       787,824  

Sopra Steria Group SACA

    8,468       1,411,032  

Television Francaise 1

    22,922       157,902  

Trigano SA

    3,504       342,851  

Vicat SA

    7,884       205,550  

Vilmorin & Cie SA

    3,139       129,772  

Virbac SA

    1,628       601,311  

Wavestone

    4,599       240,149  
   

 

 

 
          11,570,904  
Germany — 2.7%            

Adesso SE

    1,095       189,715  

Basler AG(c)

    4,347       165,626  

Bertrandt AG

    3,066       114,510  

Cewe Stiftung & Co. KGaA

    3,066       263,300  

CropEnergies AG

    9,989       147,208  

Deutsche Beteiligungs AG

    4,535       130,890  

Draegerwerk AG & Co. KGaA

    1,110       50,484  

Elmos Semiconductor SE

    4,307       208,602  

ElringKlinger AG

    10,995       88,002  

GFT Technologies SE

    9,563       432,198  

Hornbach Holding AG & Co. KGaA

    3,723       292,218  

K+S AG, Registered

    89,060       1,877,940  

Kloeckner & Co. SE(c)

    28,915       283,385  

MBB SE(c)

    876       96,791  

Salzgitter AG(c)

    14,965       381,019  

Software AG(c)

    20,148       544,328  

Steico SE

    2,146       175,383  

Stratec SE

    3,066       282,819  

Takkt AG

    20,878       284,695  

Wuestenrot & Wuerttembergische AG

    9,271       159,208  
   

 

 

 
      6,168,321  
Hong Kong — 3.3%            

Cafe de Coral Holdings Ltd.

    148,000       225,844  

Chow Sang Sang Holdings International Ltd.

    148,000       152,994  

CITIC Telecom International Holdings Ltd.

    876,000       292,137  

Cowell e Holdings Inc.(a)

    146,000       256,461  

Crystal International Group Ltd.(b)

    292,000       92,211  

Dah Sing Banking Group Ltd.

    175,200       133,629  

Dah Sing Financial Holdings Ltd.

    60,800       159,664  

E-Commodities Holdings Ltd.

    730,000       166,820  

Far East Consortium International Ltd.

    584,000       188,395  

First Pacific Co. Ltd.

    888,000       354,348  

Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong Holdings Ltd.

    876,000       158,359  

K Wah International Holdings Ltd.

    584,000       217,135  

Kerry Properties Ltd.

    222,000       533,940  

Luk Fook Holdings International Ltd.

    191,000       466,351  

Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd.

    2,628,000       1,256,804  

Pacific Textiles Holdings Ltd.(c)

    511,000       203,200  

PAX Global Technology Ltd.

    438,000       409,799  

Perfect Medical Health Management Ltd.

    148,000       69,553  
 

 

 

S C H E D U L E   O F   I N V E S T M E N T S

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Intl Small-Cap Multifactor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Hong Kong (continued)

   

Prosperity REIT

    730,000     $ 223,188  

SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings Ltd.

    182,500       95,275  

Stella International Holdings Ltd.

    182,500       177,853  

Sun Hung Kai & Co. Ltd.

    292,000       134,637  

Sunlight REIT

    511,000       244,111  

Texhong Textile Group Ltd.

    111,000       103,303  

United Laboratories International Holdings Ltd. (The)

    542,000       285,927  

VSTECS Holdings Ltd.

    292,000       223,020  

VTech Holdings Ltd.

    80,300       547,409  
   

 

 

 
      7,372,367  

Ireland — 0.4%

   

Greencore Group PLC(a)

    286,306       350,755  

Origin Enterprises PLC

    68,328       277,389  

Uniphar PLC(a)

    89,593       296,224  
   

 

 

 
      924,368  
Israel — 1.3%            

Delek Automotive Systems Ltd.

    19,801       249,183  

Delta Galil Industries Ltd.

    3,650       178,354  

Equital Ltd.(a)

    674       23,887  

IDI Insurance Co. Ltd.

    2,967       77,366  

Isracard Ltd.

    114,464       357,826  

Ituran Location and Control Ltd.

    7,228       183,591  

Magic Software Enterprises Ltd.

    1,387       27,756  

Malam - Team Ltd.

    2,819       63,219  

Mehadrin Ltd.(a)

          16  

Menora Mivtachim Holdings Ltd.(a)

    9,650       193,150  

Naphtha Israel Petroleum Corp. Ltd.(a)

    13,140       82,200  

Plus500 Ltd.

    54,823       1,112,658  

Summit Real Estate Holdings Ltd.

    14,308       260,714  
   

 

 

 
            2,809,920  
Italy — 0.9%            

Banca IFIS SpA

    15,403       207,242  

Biesse SpA

    5,302       75,609  

Danieli & C Officine Meccaniche SpA

    4,015       82,584  

Digital Bros. SpA

    2,920       79,218  

El.En. SpA

    16,998       255,262  

Esprinet SpA

    11,763       85,141  

Immobiliare Grande Distribuzione SIIQ SpA

    30,003       111,531  

Iren SpA

    252,653       476,130  

OVS SpA(b)

    84,290       135,570  

Pharmanutra SpA

    1,679       115,561  

RAI Way SpA(b)

    38,690       192,560  

SOL SpA

    14,089       261,309  
   

 

 

 
      2,077,717  
Japan — 24.6%            

Adastria Co. Ltd.

    14,600       219,261  

Aichi Corp.

    14,600       94,035  

Aida Engineering Ltd.

    14,600       100,492  

Alpen Co. Ltd.

    7,400       115,601  

Alpha Systems Inc.

    1,900       70,154  

AOKI Holdings Inc.

    21,900       107,817  

Arata Corp.

    7,300       225,664  

Arcland Sakamoto Co. Ltd.

    14,600       169,702  

Arcs Co. Ltd.

    21,900       349,005  

Argo Graphics Inc.

    7,300       189,509  

Avex Inc.

    14,800       169,663  

Axial Retailing Inc.

    7,300       187,316  

Belc Co. Ltd.

    3,000       124,060  

Belluna Co. Ltd.

    29,200       170,667  
Security   Shares     Value  

Japan (continued)

   

BML Inc.

    7,300     $ 215,905  

Bunka Shutter Co. Ltd.

    29,200                226,659  

C.I. Takiron Corp.

    15,200       63,767  

Canon Electronics Inc.

    14,600       182,751  

Canon Marketing Japan Inc.

    17,000       399,228  

Cawachi Ltd.

    7,400       119,613  

Central Glass Co. Ltd.

    11,900       293,054  

CONEXIO Corp.

    7,300       72,464  

Daihen Corp.

    7,400       233,109  

Daiho Corp.

    1,200       38,562  

Daiken Corp.

    7,300       106,980  

Daiki Aluminium Industry Co. Ltd.

    14,600       136,122  

Daikokutenbussan Co. Ltd.

    1,500       61,586  

Daiwa Industries Ltd.

    14,600       124,365  

Daiwabo Holdings Co. Ltd.

    36,500       523,980  

DCM Holdings Co. Ltd.

    43,800       342,766  

Dexerials Corp.

    21,900       591,151  

Doshisha Co. Ltd.

    14,600       173,487  

DTS Corp.

    14,600       370,880  

Duskin Co. Ltd.

    14,800       333,911  

DyDo Group Holdings Inc.

    2,700       103,142  

EDION Corp.

    43,800       412,949  

Eiken Chemical Co. Ltd.

    14,800       218,924  

Eizo Corp.

    7,400       206,978  

Electric Power Development Co. Ltd.

    58,400       985,367  

Exedy Corp.

    14,600       190,114  

FCC Co. Ltd.

    21,900       233,187  

Ferrotec Holdings Corp.

    14,600       273,587  

Fujicco Co. Ltd.

    7,600       110,191  

Fujimori Kogyo Co. Ltd.

    5,100       136,204  

Fukui Computer Holdings Inc.

    2,600       68,730  

Fullcast Holdings Co. Ltd.

    7,300       129,205  

Furukawa Co. Ltd.

    14,600       135,699  

G-7 Holdings Inc.

    7,600       84,900  

Geo Holdings Corp.

    14,600       154,231  

GLOBERIDE Inc.

    7,300       125,138  

Glory Ltd.

    29,200       484,858  

Goldcrest Co. Ltd.

    7,400       100,649  

G-Tekt Corp.

    14,600       147,073  

Gunze Ltd.

    7,300       212,733  

H.U. Group Holdings Inc.

    21,900       524,831  

Halows Co. Ltd.

    2,600       61,250  

Hamakyorex Co. Ltd.

    7,300       175,223  

Hanwa Co. Ltd.

    14,600       319,313  

Heiwado Co. Ltd.

    14,600       219,606  

Hioki E.E. Corp

    2,700       135,716  

Hogy Medical Co. Ltd.

    14,600       384,910  

Hokkaido Electric Power Co. Inc.

    94,900       364,513  

Hokuetsu Corp.

    51,100       269,451  

Hosiden Corp.

    29,200       325,081  

Iino Kaiun Kaisha Ltd.

    43,800       233,606  

Inaba Denki Sangyo Co. Ltd.

    17,400       362,794  

Inabata & Co. Ltd.

    21,900       397,433  

Itochu Enex Co. Ltd.

    22,200       178,707  

Itochu-Shokuhin Co. Ltd.

    2,800       105,049  

Itoham Yonekyu Holdings Inc.

    60,600       303,702  

JAC Recruitment Co. Ltd.

    7,400       109,232  

Jaccs Co. Ltd.

    7,600       217,368  

JAFCO Group Co. Ltd.

    29,500       401,192  

Japan Aviation Electronics Industry Ltd.

    29,200       498,780  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Intl Small-Cap Multifactor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Japan (continued)

   

Japan Pulp & Paper Co. Ltd.

    7,300     $ 228,364  

Japan Wool Textile Co. Ltd. (The)

    22,200                173,126  

JDC Corp.

    21,900       100,182  

J-Oil Mills Inc.

    14,600       177,658  

Joshin Denki Co. Ltd.

    7,300       110,006  

Joyful Honda Co. Ltd.

    22,200       262,657  

Kaga Electronics Co. Ltd.

    7,300       177,875  

Kaken Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    11,500       335,772  

Kanamoto Co. Ltd.

    14,800       227,875  

Kandenko Co. Ltd.

    38,000       235,911  

Kaneka Corp.

    17,600       476,874  

Kanematsu Corp.

    29,600       308,559  

Kanematsu Electronics Ltd.

    4,000       125,639  

Kanto Denka Kogyo Co. Ltd.

    21,900       150,200  

Katakura Industries Co. Ltd.

    7,600       116,651  

KeePer Technical Laboratory Co. Ltd.

    7,300       196,097  

Keiyo Bank Ltd. (The)

    51,100       182,280  

Keiyo Co. Ltd.

    14,800       109,698  

KFC Holdings Japan Ltd.

    7,300       161,361  

Kissei Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    9,500       201,412  

Kitz Corp.

    36,500       192,766  

Koa Corp.

    14,600       235,316  

Kohnan Shoji Co. Ltd.

    9,000       252,376  

Komeri Co. Ltd.

    14,600       293,762  

Konica Minolta Inc.

    175,200       621,415  

Konishi Co. Ltd.

    14,600       178,487  

Konoike Transport Co. Ltd.

    14,600       141,726  

K’s Holdings Corp.

    65,700       663,416  

Kura Sushi Inc.(c)

    7,600       184,489  

Kureha Corp.

    5,700       433,507  

KYB Corp.

    7,300       169,749  

Kyoei Steel Ltd.

    7,600       84,276  

Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co. Ltd.

    14,600       159,450  

KYORIN Holdings Inc.

    21,900       297,502  

Life Corp.

    7,300       141,502  

Macnica Holdings Inc.

    18,300       373,521  

MARUKA FURUSATO Corp.

    10,400       226,342  

Maruzen Showa Unyu Co. Ltd.

    7,300       179,888  

Matsuda Sangyo Co. Ltd.

    7,300       111,210  

Max Co. Ltd.

    14,600       186,826  

Maxvalu Tokai Co. Ltd.

    2,700       54,919  

MCJ Co. Ltd.

    29,200       207,138  

Megachips Corp.

    7,300       182,882  

Megmilk Snow Brand Co. Ltd.

    14,600       203,276  

Meidensha Corp.

    14,600       225,971  

Melco Holdings Inc.

    1,600       42,890  

Micronics Japan Co. Ltd.

    14,600       140,226  

Mimasu Semiconductor Industry Co. Ltd.

    7,300       117,061  

Mitsubishi Research Institute Inc.

    4,500       148,668  

Mitsuboshi Belting Ltd.

    14,600       354,305  

Mitsui DM Sugar Holdings Co. Ltd.

    7,300       104,181  

Mitsui-Soko Holdings Co. Ltd.

    7,400       172,584  

Mitsuuroko Group Holdings Co. Ltd.

    14,600       104,337  

Mixi Inc.

    16,200       285,175  

Mizuno Corp.

    7,400       138,964  

Mochida Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    14,600       358,429  

Monogatari Corp. (The)

    3,700       162,950  

Morita Holdings Corp.

    14,600       147,969  

Musashino Bank Ltd. (The)

    7,300       97,191  

Nachi-Fujikoshi Corp.

    7,300       203,357  
Security   Shares     Value  

Japan (continued)

   

Nafco Co. Ltd.

    7,300     $ 87,781  

Nagaileben Co. Ltd.

    7,300                111,244  

Nagase & Co. Ltd.

    38,000       571,581  

Nichiden Corp.

    7,300       108,578  

Nichiha Corp.

    14,600       301,619  

Nippn Corp., New

    21,900       264,092  

Nippon Electric Glass Co. Ltd.(c)

    46,300       921,827  

Nippon Gas Co. Ltd.

    43,800       657,634  

Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co. Ltd.

    21,900       261,910  

Nippon Road Co. Ltd. (The)

    1,800       91,653  

Nippon Seiki Co. Ltd.

    21,900       140,573  

Nippon Signal Company Ltd.

    15,200       112,216  

Nippon Soda Co. Ltd.

    7,600       240,274  

Nippon Steel Trading Corp.

    7,300       283,802  

Nippon Television Holdings Inc.

    22,200       206,779  

Nishimatsuya Chain Co. Ltd.

    14,800       182,707  

Nishio Rent All Co. Ltd.

    10,800       233,526  

Nissha Co. Ltd.

    21,900       257,834  

Nisshin Oillio Group Ltd. (The)

    7,300       177,769  

Nisshinbo Holdings Inc.

    73,000       581,466  

Nissin Electric Co. Ltd.

    21,900       251,642  

Nitta Corp.

    7,600       167,209  

Nittetsu Mining Co. Ltd.

    3,200       130,022  

Nitto Kogyo Corp.

    7,300       142,155  

Nojima Corp.

    11,500       252,253  

Noritake Co. Ltd./Nagoya Japan

    4,800       153,624  

Noritz Corp.

    14,600       163,535  

NS United Kaiun Kaisha Ltd.

    5,200       156,550  

Obara Group Inc.

    7,300       164,766  

Oiles Corp.

    14,600       175,501  

Okamura Corp.

    29,200       291,416  

Okasan Securities Group Inc.

    73,000       186,535  

Oki Electric Industry Co. Ltd.

    36,500       210,885  

Okinawa Cellular Telephone Co.

    4,200       171,000  

Okinawa Electric Power Co. Inc. (The)

    21,936       222,469  

Organo Corp.

    1,900       132,934  

Osaka Soda Co. Ltd.

    4,700       120,121  

Pacific Industrial Co. Ltd.

    21,900       169,014  

Paramount Bed Holdings Co. Ltd.

    14,800       274,359  

Plenus Co. Ltd.

    7,600       113,671  

Pressance Corp.

    7,600       89,661  

Prima Meat Packers Ltd.

    7,300       124,411  

Raito Kogyo Co. Ltd.

    21,900       323,082  

Raiznext Corp.

    14,600       134,307  

Relia Inc.

    14,800       123,447  

Riken Keiki Co. Ltd.

    4,900       152,802  

Riken Vitamin Co. Ltd.

    14,600       189,600  

Riso Kagaku Corp.

    10,900       199,644  

Ryosan Co. Ltd.

    7,300       122,963  

Sakata INX Corp.

    15,200       112,887  

San-Ai Obbli Co. Ltd.

    22,200       178,688  

Sanyo Chemical Industries Ltd.

    4,200       151,748  

Sawai Group Holdings Co. Ltd.

    14,800       480,113  

Seiren Co. Ltd.

    15,200       232,173  

Sekisui Jushi Corp.

    14,600       190,804  

Shikoku Chemicals Corp.

    14,600       138,252  

Shimamura Co. Ltd.

    8,300       795,916  

Shin-Etsu Polymer Co. Ltd.

    21,900       226,997  

Shinmaywa Industries Ltd.

    29,200       233,661  

Shizuoka Gas Co. Ltd.

    21,900       155,393  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Intl Small-Cap Multifactor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Japan (continued)

   

Shoei Co. Ltd.

    8,500     $ 365,022  

SKY Perfect JSAT Holdings Inc.

    87,600       367,012  

Starts Corp. Inc.

    14,600       316,907  

Sumitomo Densetsu Co. Ltd.

    7,400       148,515  

Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co. Ltd.

    20,400       539,035  

Sumitomo Riko Co. Ltd.

    14,600       67,962  

Sun Frontier Fudousan Co. Ltd.

    15,000       125,747  

Suruga Bank Ltd.

    65,700       184,143  

Taihei Dengyo Kaisha Ltd.

    7,300       167,149  

Takamatsu Construction Group Co. Ltd.

    7,400       118,296  

Takara Standard Co. Ltd.

    14,600       146,192  

Takasago International Corp.

    7,300       141,597  

Tama Home Co. Ltd.

    7,300       135,779  

Tamron Co. Ltd.

    7,300       157,788  

Tenma Corp.

    7,300       127,674  

T-Gaia Corp.

    7,600       93,304  

TKC Corp.

    11,100       291,662  

Toa Corp./Tokyo

    7,300       142,498  

TOC Co. Ltd.

    15,200       90,750  

Tocalo Co. Ltd.

    21,900       210,586  

Toenec Corp.

    2,300       64,546  

Toho Holdings Co. Ltd.

    21,900       335,372  

Tokai Corp./Gifu

    7,600       101,827  

TOKAI Holdings Corp.

    51,100       340,808  

Tokai Rika Co. Ltd.

    21,900       241,018  

Token Corp.

    2,000       133,568  

Tokushu Tokai Paper Co. Ltd.

    7,300       173,857  

Tomy Co. Ltd.

    43,800       485,393  

Topre Corp.

    14,600       113,108  

Tosei Corp.

    14,800       142,135  

Towa Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    9,400       178,840  

Toyo Construction Co. Ltd.

    36,500       238,102  

Toyo Tanso Co. Ltd.

    7,300       166,146  

TRE Holdings Corp.

    21,900       256,443  

TS Tech Co. Ltd.

    36,500       416,206  

Tsubakimoto Chain Co.

    14,600       347,501  

TV Asahi Holdings Corp.

    7,600       85,368  

UBE Corp.

    36,500       571,497  

Union Tool Co.

    4,800       122,073  

United Super Markets Holdings Inc.

    21,900       177,408  

Valor Holdings Co. Ltd.

    21,900       308,801  

VT Holdings Co. Ltd.

    36,500       133,026  

Wacom Co. Ltd.

    59,200       388,403  

Wakita & Co. Ltd.

    21,900       181,528  

Weathernews Inc.

    2,100       122,658  

YAMABIKO Corp.

    21,900       198,895  

Yamazen Corp.

    29,200       220,778  

Yellow Hat Ltd.

    14,600       191,008  

Yodogawa Steel Works Ltd.

    10,500       188,361  

Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (The)

    43,800       641,557  

Yokowo Co. Ltd.

    7,300       107,996  

Yonex Co. Ltd.

    21,900       196,176  

Yuasa Trading Co. Ltd.

    7,300       198,232  

Yurtec Corp.

    21,900       119,826  

ZERIA Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

    7,300       120,095  

Zuken Inc.

    7,300       186,348  
   

 

 

 
          55,576,695  
Netherlands — 3.4%            

Aalberts NV

    18,761       804,020  

Arcadis NV

    28,689       1,060,794  
Security   Shares     Value  

Netherlands (continued)

   

B&S Group Sarl(b)

    15,987     $ 83,422  

Brunel International NV

    11,023       124,861  

Cementir Holding NV

    18,688       121,462  

Eurocommercial Properties NV

    16,498       373,554  

Fugro NV(a)

    54,677       650,782  

Koninklijke BAM Groep NV(a)

    144,321       351,900  

NSI NV

    11,169       362,391  

PostNL NV

    190,603       501,343  

Signify NV(b)

    50,224       1,631,176  

TKH Group NV

    22,046       905,009  

Van Lanschot Kempen NV

    11,991       274,585  

Vastned Retail NV

    5,694       137,974  

Wereldhave NV

    17,520       265,411  
   

 

 

 
            7,648,684  
Norway — 1.4%            

Borregaard ASA

    38,471       690,583  

BW LPG Ltd.(b)

    46,282       380,699  

Entra ASA(b)

    21,754       306,350  

Europris ASA(b)

    61,466       363,442  

Golden Ocean Group Ltd.

    50,954       562,589  

MPC Container Ships AS

    107,310       261,708  

Protector Forsikring ASA

    22,557       266,060  

Selvaag Bolig ASA

    21,389       90,842  

Stolt-Nielsen Ltd.

    10,001       213,103  

Volue ASA(a)

    21,379       54,407  
   

 

 

 
      3,189,783  
Singapore — 2.8%            

AIMS APAC REIT(c)

    206,700       208,164  

Ascendas India Trust

    330,100       277,741  

Bumitama Agri Ltd.

    189,800       82,437  

ComfortDelGro Corp. Ltd.

    846,800       871,230  

First Resources Ltd.

    214,600       214,854  

Frencken Group Ltd.

    160,600       142,579  

Golden Agri-Resources Ltd.

    2,511,200       472,832  

Haw Par Corp. Ltd.

    46,300       369,073  

Hour Glass Ltd. (The)

    138,700       223,315  

Hutchison Port Holdings Trust, Class U

    2,044,000       481,340  

Japfa Ltd.

    155,700       65,916  

Keppel Pacific Oak US REIT

    322,500       225,913  

Lendlease Global Commercial REIT

    357,822       216,608  

Raffles Medical Group Ltd.

    372,300       310,109  

Riverstone Holdings Ltd./Singapore(c)

    240,900       136,023  

Sasseur Real Estate Investment Trust

    299,300       171,300  

Sheng Siong Group Ltd.

    270,100       312,873  

Silverlake Axis Ltd.

    314,900       91,539  

Starhill Global REIT

    562,100       242,537  

Yangzijiang Financial Holding Ltd.(a)

    1,306,700       373,640  

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Holdings Ltd.

    919,800       620,134  

Yanlord Land Group Ltd.

    321,200       240,019  
   

 

 

 
      6,350,176  
Spain — 0.8%            

Atresmedia Corp. de Medios de Comunicacion SA

    49,056       150,745  

Faes Farma SA

    171,039       728,959  

Global Dominion Access SA(b)

    43,654       175,120  

Lar Espana Real Estate Socimi SA

    30,952       151,371  

Mediaset Espana Comunicacion SA(a)

    62,123       216,154  

Miquel y Costas & Miquel SA

    7,300       94,107  

Neinor Homes SA(b)(c)

    15,038       161,749  
   

 

 

 
      1,678,205  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Intl Small-Cap Multifactor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Sweden — 2.4%

   

AcadeMedia AB(b)

    45,917     $ 226,372  

Arjo AB, Class B

    83,658       459,558  

Betsson AB

    43,508       300,337  

Bilia AB, Class A

    28,835       407,423  

Biotage AB

    25,623       563,663  

Clas Ohlson AB, Class B

    22,849       259,180  

GARO AB

    10,453       182,645  

Hexatronic Group AB

    56,575       686,299  

HMS Networks AB

    10,020       477,643  

Inwido AB

    20,221       245,364  

Kambi Group PLC, Class B(a)

    9,533       172,088  

KNOW IT AB

    7,957       235,183  

LeoVegas AB(b)

    29,295       175,340  

Lime Technologies AB

    3,840       110,112  

MEKO AB

    15,067       177,115  

New Wave Group AB, Class B

    23,871       365,873  

Nobia AB

    50,078       145,458  

Svolder AB

    32,073       208,430  
   

 

 

 
            5,398,083  
Switzerland — 6.5%            

APG SGA SA

    532       101,443  

Arbonia AG(c)

    28,324       402,804  

Autoneum Holding AG(c)

    1,095       126,928  

Belimo Holding AG, Registered

    3,504       1,438,440  

BKW AG

    8,249       938,472  

Bobst Group SA, Registered

    4,526       373,290  

Bucher Industries AG, Registered

    2,628       1,008,986  

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG

    1,679       758,528  

Burkhalter Holding AG

    2,263       177,835  

Coltene Holding AG, Registered

    1,460       142,397  

Comet Holding AG, Registered

    2,774       511,613  

Galenica AG(b)

    19,929       1,577,787  

Huber + Suhner AG, Registered

    8,906       801,922  

Inficon Holding AG, Registered

    666       555,818  

Intershop Holding AG

    657       441,750  

Kardex Holding AG, Registered

    2,375       476,261  

LEM Holding SA, Registered

    292       579,797  

Medacta Group SA(b)

    2,774       274,238  

Medartis Holding AG(a)(b)

    2,263       201,134  

Metall Zug AG, Class B, Registered

    104       210,327  

Mobilezone Holding AG, Registered

    23,141       413,017  

Orior AG

    3,577       306,095  

Sensirion Holding AG(a)(b)

    3,633       421,628  

SFS Group AG

    6,643       730,208  

Swissquote Group Holding SA, Registered

    3,559       432,682  

TX Group AG

    1,460       191,227  

u-blox Holding AG

    3,796       444,362  

Vetropack Holding AG, Registered

    4,526       179,841  

V-ZUG Holding AG(a)

    1,168       95,590  

Zehnder Group AG, Registered

    5,329       344,085  
   

 

 

 
      14,658,505  
United Kingdom — 14.4%            

Advanced Medical Solutions Group PLC

    117,457       402,013  

AG Barr PLC

    51,757       341,192  

Alliance Pharma PLC

    278,203       329,648  

Atalaya Mining PLC

    60,809       207,349  

Bakkavor Group PLC(b)

    94,535       100,619  

Balanced Commercial Property Trust Ltd.

    407,340       595,130  

Bank of Georgia Group PLC

    20,075       368,177  

Bodycote PLC

    78,986       577,830  
Security   Shares     Value  

United Kingdom (continued)

   

Brewin Dolphin Holdings PLC

    151,548     $ 944,922  

Centamin PLC

    453,403                458,423  

Central Asia Metals PLC

    95,703       290,785  

Civitas Social Housing PLC

    332,953       335,729  

Clarkson PLC

    15,549       653,870  

CLS Holdings PLC

    99,645       246,207  

CMC Markets PLC(b)

    50,462       158,240  

Craneware PLC

    14,454       330,919  

Currys PLC

    458,440       374,850  

Custodian Reit PLC

    227,687       301,678  

CVS Group PLC

    27,302       573,202  

EMIS Group PLC

    31,463       702,611  

Empiric Student Property PLC

    331,858       363,946  

EnQuest PLC(a)

    827,236       290,641  

Ergomed PLC(a)

    14,144       207,781  

Ferrexpo PLC

    160,016       290,240  

Forterra PLC(b)

    123,443       442,719  

Go-Ahead Group PLC (The)(a)

    22,265       402,275  

Gulf Keystone Petroleum Ltd.

    116,216       334,518  

Halfords Group PLC

    119,063       249,105  

Helical PLC

    43,289       205,598  

IG Group Holdings PLC

    151,986       1,474,606  

Impact Healthcare Reit PLC

    167,754       240,246  

Impax Asset Management Group PLC

    33,653       295,488  

Indivior PLC(a)

    385,148       1,508,295  

Investec PLC

    273,604       1,480,104  

IP Group PLC

    394,273       415,333  

Judges Scientific PLC

    2,920       302,969  

Jupiter Fund Management PLC

    172,791       265,309  

Just Group PLC

    410,187       357,316  

Keller Group PLC

    39,347       382,558  

Luceco PLC(b)

    29,986       39,853  

Man Group PLC/Jersey

    560,348       1,864,132  

Morgan Sindall Group PLC

    15,330       380,068  

Ninety One PLC

    35,405       88,474  

Numis Corp. PLC(c)

    34,018       107,208  

Pagegroup PLC

    131,838       733,806  

Pan African Resources PLC

    1,101,935       270,929  

Patisserie Holdings PLC, NVS(d)

    3,062        

Pets at Home Group PLC

    195,932       786,141  

Picton Property Income Ltd. (The)

    297,767       335,061  

Polar Capital Holdings PLC

    38,179       227,501  

Premier Foods PLC

    355,072       503,321  

Reach PLC

    162,133       190,831  

Redde Northgate PLC

    90,320       403,669  

Renewi PLC(a)

    43,508       402,269  

Royal Mail PLC

    313,608       1,083,765  

Sabre Insurance Group PLC(b)

    135,926       181,091  

Safestore Holdings PLC

    76,577       1,066,305  

Savills PLC

    57,232       834,412  

Serica Energy PLC

    111,106       514,253  

Spirent Communications PLC

    248,784       855,737  

SThree PLC

    69,058       317,185  

Strix Group PLC

    79,517       154,744  

TBC Bank Group PLC

    22,484       377,858  

Telecom Plus PLC

    34,748       955,154  

Tyman PLC

    106,726       345,019  

Volution Group PLC

    109,135       558,229  

Warehouse REIT PLC

    155,563       286,061  

Watkin Jones PLC

    125,341       335,809  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Intl Small-Cap Multifactor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
United Kingdom (continued)            

Wickes Group PLC

    141,182     $ 234,343  

Wincanton PLC

    67,744       311,040  
   

 

 

 
      32,546,709  
United States — 0.2%            

Resolute Forest Products Inc.(a)

    25,404       515,400  
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks — 99.1%
(Cost: $226,512,774)

      223,580,642  
   

 

 

 

Preferred Stocks

   

Germany — 0.2%

   

Draegerwerk AG & Co. KGaA, Preference Shares, NVS

    3,411       178,974  

Einhell Germany AG, Preference Shares, NVS

    682       95,064  

STO SE & Co. KGaA, Preference Shares, NVS

    1,387       215,212  
   

 

 

 
      489,250  
Italy — 0.1%            

Danieli & C Officine Meccaniche SpA, Preference Shares, NVS

    14,845       210,591  
   

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks — 0.3%
(Cost: $781,816)

      699,841  
   

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments — 99.4%
(Cost: $227,294,590)

        224,280,483  
   

 

 

 

Short-Term Securities

   

Money Market Funds — 1.8%

   

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares,
1.93%(e)(f)(g)

    3,998,768       3,998,368  
Security   Shares      Value  
Money Market Funds (continued)             

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares,
1.81%(e)(f)

    100,000      $ 100,000  
    

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Securities — 1.8%
(Cost: $4,097,917)

       4,098,368  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities — 101.2%
(Cost: $231,392,507)

       228,378,851  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (1.2)%

 

     (2,790,215
    

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

     $   225,588,636  
    

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Non-income producing security.

(b) 

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors.

(c) 

All or a portion of this security is on loan.

(d) 

Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

(e) 

Affiliate of the Fund.

(f) 

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

(g) 

All or a portion of this security was purchased with the cash collateral from loaned securities.

 

Affiliates

Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended July 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

Affiliated Issuer   Value at
07/31/21
    Purchases
at Cost
    Proceeds
from Sale
    Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Value at
07/31/22
    Shares
Held at
07/31/22
    Income     Capital
Gain
Distributions
from
Underlying
Funds
 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares

  $ 2,331,769     $ 1,667,782 (a)    $     $ (1,045   $ (138   $ 3,998,368       3,998,768     $ 37,144 (b)    $  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares

    80,000       20,000 (a)                        100,000       100,000       1,079        
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 
        $ (1,045   $ (138   $ 4,098,368       $ 38,223     $  
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Represents net amount purchased (sold).

 
  (b) 

All or a portion represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Futures Contracts

 

Description   Number of
Contracts
     Expiration
Date
     Notional
Amount
(000)
     Value/
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Long Contracts

          

Euro STOXX 50 Index

    17        09/16/22      $ 647      $ 37,071  

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI Intl Small-Cap Multifactor ETF

 

Futures Contracts (continued)

 

Description   Number of
Contracts
     Expiration
Date
     Notional
Amount
(000)
     Value/
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

FTSE 100 Index

    7        09/16/22      $ 630      $ 24,673  
          

 

 

 
           $ 61,744  
          

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

     Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
     Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Interest
Rate
Contracts
     Other
Contracts
     Total  

Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments

                   

Futures contracts

                   

Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(a)

  $      $      $ 61,744      $      $      $      $ 61,744  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss).

 

For the period ended July 31, 2022, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

     Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
    Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Interest
Rate
Contracts
     Other
Contracts
     Total  

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from

                  

Futures contracts

  $      $      $ (90,700   $      $      $      $ (90,700
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on

                  

Futures contracts

  $      $      $ 62,371     $      $      $      $ 62,371  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

Futures contracts

        

Average notional value of contracts — long

   $ 1,106,880  

For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.

 

      Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Investments

                 

Assets

                                                                                                                     

Common Stocks

   $ 50,949,628        $ 172,631,014        $        $ 223,580,642  

Preferred Stocks

              699,841                   699,841  

Money Market Funds

     4,098,368                            4,098,368  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $ 55,047,996        $ 173,330,855        $        $ 228,378,851  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments(a)

                 

Assets

                 

Futures Contracts

   $        $ 61,744        $        $ 61,744  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts. Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

S C H E D U L E   O F   I N V E S T M E N T S

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Schedule of Investments  

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI USA Mid-Cap Multifactor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Common Stocks

   
Aerospace & Defense — 2.6%            

Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc.

    521     $    112,974  

Textron Inc.

    1,836       120,515  
   

 

 

 
      233,489  
Auto Components — 2.5%            

BorgWarner Inc.

    2,760       106,150  

Lear Corp.

    778       117,587  
   

 

 

 
      223,737  
Banks — 1.2%            

Webster Financial Corp.

    2,309       107,253  
   

 

 

 
Beverages — 1.4%            

Molson Coors Beverage Co., Class B

    2,106       125,834  
   

 

 

 
Building Products — 2.4%            

A O Smith Corp.

    1,713       108,382  

Owens Corning

    1,145       106,187  
   

 

 

 
      214,569  
Capital Markets — 3.0%            

Franklin Resources Inc.

    3,928       107,824  

Invesco Ltd.

    4,506       79,936  

SEI Investments Co.

    1,533       84,867  
   

 

 

 
      272,627  
Chemicals — 4.8%            

Celanese Corp.

    450       52,880  

CF Industries Holdings Inc.

    1,282       122,418  

Eastman Chemical Co.

    1,029       98,712  

Mosaic Co. (The)

    2,155       113,482  

Westlake Corp.

    501       48,767  
   

 

 

 
      436,259  
Communications Equipment — 2.4%            

F5 Inc.(a)

    692       115,813  

Juniper Networks Inc.

    3,722       104,328  
   

 

 

 
      220,141  
Consumer Finance — 1.6%            

Ally Financial Inc.

    2,946       97,424  

Synchrony Financial

    1,392       46,604  
   

 

 

 
      144,028  
Containers & Packaging — 3.6%            

International Paper Co.

    2,546       108,892  

Packaging Corp. of America

    772       108,551  

Westrock Co.

    2,493       105,604  
   

 

 

 
      323,047  
Distributors — 1.4%            

LKQ Corp.

    2,312       126,790  
   

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 0.8%            

Liberty Global PLC, Class C, NVS(a)

    3,045       69,700  
   

 

 

 
Electric Utilities — 1.9%            

Constellation Energy Corp.

    1,260       83,286  

NRG Energy Inc.

    2,397       90,487  
   

 

 

 
      173,773  
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components — 3.4%  

Arrow Electronics Inc.(a)

    858       109,970  

Cognex Corp.

    2,223       113,329  

Zebra Technologies Corp., Class A(a)

    221       79,049  
   

 

 

 
      302,348  
Security   Shares     Value  
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 1.8%  

Camden Property Trust

    6     $ 847  

Kimco Realty Corp.

    2,592       57,309  

Regency Centers Corp.

    1,687       108,693  
   

 

 

 
         166,849  
Food Products — 1.3%            

JM Smucker Co. (The)

    913       120,808  
   

 

 

 
Gas Utilities — 1.3%            

UGI Corp.

    2,636       113,770  
   

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 1.3%            

Cooper Companies Inc. (The)

    348       113,796  
   

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services — 7.1%            

DaVita Inc.(a)

    597       50,244  

Henry Schein Inc.(a)

    1,339       105,553  

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings

    537       140,796  

Molina Healthcare Inc.(a)

    399       130,760  

Quest Diagnostics Inc.

    864       117,997  

Universal Health Services Inc., Class B

    881       99,086  
   

 

 

 
      644,436  
Household Durables — 6.4%            

Garmin Ltd.

    890       86,882  

Lennar Corp., Class A

    1,434       121,890  

Mohawk Industries Inc.(a)

    679       87,238  

Newell Brands Inc.

    3,353       67,764  

PulteGroup Inc.

    2,621       114,328  

Whirlpool Corp.

    549       94,905  
   

 

 

 
      573,007  
Insurance — 6.6%            

American Financial Group Inc./OH

    817       109,217  

Erie Indemnity Co., Class A, NVS

    331       67,312  

Fidelity National Financial Inc.

    2,374       94,865  

Globe Life Inc.

    1,133       114,127  

Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. (The)

    1,950       125,716  

Lincoln National Corp.

    1,562       80,193  
   

 

 

 
      591,430  
IT Services — 4.7%            

Akamai Technologies Inc.(a)

    1,133       109,017  

EPAM Systems Inc.(a)

    259       90,456  

Jack Henry & Associates Inc.

    640       132,973  

Western Union Co. (The)

    5,130       87,312  
   

 

 

 
      419,758  
Life Sciences Tools & Services — 1.6%            

Waters Corp.(a)

    391       142,336  
   

 

 

 
Machinery — 3.3%            

Nordson Corp.

    322       74,379  

Pentair PLC

    2,152       105,211  

Snap-on Inc.

    518       116,058  
   

 

 

 
      295,648  
Media — 2.2%            

Fox Corp., Class A, NVS

    2,832       93,767  

Fox Corp., Class B

    1,322       40,850  

News Corp., Class A, NVS

    3,548       60,813  
   

 

 

 
      195,430  
Metals & Mining — 2.2%            

Alcoa Corp.

    1,620       82,442  

Steel Dynamics Inc.

    1,542       120,091  
   

 

 

 
      202,533  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI USA Mid-Cap Multifactor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 5.1%            

APA Corp.

    1,407     $ 52,298  

Coterra Energy Inc.

    4,470       136,737  

Devon Energy Corp.

    2,468       155,114  

Marathon Oil Corp.

    4,682       116,114  
   

 

 

 
         460,263  
Pharmaceuticals — 0.9%            

Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC(a)

    535       83,492  
   

 

 

 
Professional Services — 1.1%            

Robert Half International Inc.

    1,216       96,234  
   

 

 

 
Real Estate Management & Development — 1.7%  

CBRE Group Inc., Class A(a)

    1,748       149,664  
   

 

 

 
Road & Rail — 2.0%            

AMERCO

    128       68,746  

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc.

    2,058       113,087  
   

 

 

 
      181,833  
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 4.0%  

Monolithic Power Systems Inc.

    22       10,224  

ON Semiconductor Corp.(a)(b)

    2,409       160,873  

Qorvo Inc.(a)

    871       90,645  

Skyworks Solutions Inc.

    938       102,129  
   

 

 

 
      363,871  
Software — 3.8%            

Bentley Systems Inc., Class B

    2,485       98,406  

Cadence Design Systems Inc.(a)

    1,053       195,942  

Citrix Systems Inc.

    483       48,981  
   

 

 

 
      343,329  
Specialty Retail — 1.7%            

Bath & Body Works Inc.

    1,814       64,470  

Best Buy Co. Inc.

    1,174       90,386  
   

 

 

 
      154,856  
Security   Shares     Value  
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 5.0%  

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.

    8,399     $ 119,602  

NetApp Inc.

    1,604       114,413  

Seagate Technology Holdings PLC

    1,403       112,212  

Western Digital Corp.(a)

    2,132       104,681  
   

 

 

 
      450,908  
Trading Companies & Distributors — 1.7%            

United Rentals Inc.(a)

    465       150,042  
   

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments — 99.8%
(Cost: $9,606,342)

      8,987,888  
   

 

 

 

Short-Term Securities

   

Money Market Funds — 1.8%

   

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares, 1.93%(c)(d)(e)

    157,112       157,096  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 1.81%(c)(d)

    10,000       10,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Securities — 1.8%
(Cost: $167,096)

 

    167,096  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities — 101.6%
(Cost: $9,773,438)

 

    9,154,984  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (1.6)%

 

    (147,882
   

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

 

  $ 9,007,102  
   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Non-income producing security.

(b) 

All or a portion of this security is on loan.

(c) 

Affiliate of the Fund.

(d) 

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

(e) 

All or a portion of this security was purchased with the cash collateral from loaned securities.

 

 

Affiliates

Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended July 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

                   
Affiliated Issuer    Value at
07/31/21
    Purchases
at Cost
    Proceeds
from Sale
    Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Value at
07/31/22
    Shares
Held at
07/31/22
    Income     Capital
Gain
Distributions
from
Underlying
Funds
 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares

   $     $ 157,129 (a)    $     $ (33   $     $ 157,096       157,112     $ 139 (b)    $  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares

           10,000 (a)                        10,000       10,000       23        
        

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 
         $ (33   $     $ 167,096       $ 162     $  
        

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Represents net amount purchased (sold).

 
  (b) 

All or a portion represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.

 

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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iShares® MSCI USA Mid-Cap Multifactor ETF

 

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End (continued)

The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.

 

      Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Investments

                 

Assets

                 

Common Stocks

   $ 8,987,888        $        $        $ 8,987,888  

Money Market Funds

     167,096                            167,096  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $ 9,154,984        $         —        $         —        $ 9,154,984  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Common Stocks

 

Aerospace & Defense — 0.6%  

AAR Corp.(a)

    56,788     $ 2,528,770  

AerSale Corp.(a)

    24,764       433,618  

Cadre Holdings Inc.(b)

    19,219       454,529  

Ducommun Inc.(a)

    18,209       862,014  

National Presto Industries Inc.

    8,453       601,854  

V2X Inc.(a)

    18,794       624,712  
   

 

 

 
      5,505,497  
Air Freight & Logistics — 0.3%            

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc.(a)(b)

    7,898       597,958  

Hub Group Inc., Class A(a)

    36,560       2,793,184  
   

 

 

 
      3,391,142  
Auto Components — 0.5%            

Gentherm Inc.(a)

    52,871       3,413,352  

Standard Motor Products Inc.

    31,650       1,447,671  
   

 

 

 
      4,861,023  
Banks — 3.0%            

1st Source Corp.

    29,722       1,433,195  

Amalgamated Financial Corp.

    24,858       573,723  

Amerant Bancorp Inc.

    44,553       1,217,188  

Arrow Financial Corp.

    25,655       860,725  

Bancorp. Inc. (The)(a)

    28,012       689,095  

Bar Harbor Bankshares

    24,019       695,830  

Camden National Corp.

    23,775       1,086,518  

Capital City Bank Group Inc.

    13,208       427,807  

Community Trust Bancorp. Inc.

    25,711       1,114,058  

Customers Bancorp. Inc.(a)(b)

    49,387       1,886,090  

First Community Bankshares Inc.

    24,521       786,634  

First Financial Corp./IN

    19,210       897,491  

First Foundation Inc.

    41,459       863,176  

First of Long Island Corp. (The)

    37,210       677,222  

Great Southern Bancorp. Inc.

    17,087       1,058,369  

HomeStreet Inc.

    20,224       754,153  

Hope Bancorp Inc.

    159,974       2,406,009  

Independent Bank Corp./MI

    33,722       707,488  

Lakeland Bancorp. Inc.

    98,335       1,565,493  

Mercantile Bank Corp.

    24,094       853,891  

Midland States Bancorp. Inc.

    33,542       878,800  

MidWestOne Financial Group Inc.

    23,836       743,922  

OFG Bancorp

    52,880       1,452,614  

Peapack Gladstone Financial Corp.

    26,505       865,653  

Republic Bancorp. Inc./KY, Class A

    15,689       703,495  

Tompkins Financial Corp.

    21,123       1,629,639  

Univest Financial Corp.

    47,232       1,177,966  

Washington Trust Bancorp. Inc.

    27,747       1,522,755  
   

 

 

 
           29,528,999  
Beverages — 0.3%            

MGP Ingredients Inc.

    14,339       1,508,176  

National Beverage Corp.

    25,387       1,375,468  
   

 

 

 
      2,883,644  
Biotechnology — 2.8%            

Alkermes PLC(a)

    175,571       4,494,617  

Anika Therapeutics Inc.(a)(b)

    15,656       365,724  

Avid Bioservices Inc.(a)(b)

    66,755       1,311,736  

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Inc.(a)

    106,465       1,090,202  

Eagle Pharmaceuticals Inc./DE(a)

    18,610       738,817  

Emergent BioSolutions Inc.(a)

    52,275       1,810,806  

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Inc.(a)

    168,411       1,928,306  
Security   Shares     Value  
Biotechnology (continued)            

Kezar Life Sciences Inc.(a)

    68,103     $ 665,366  

Myriad Genetics Inc.(a)(b)

    81,963       2,162,184  

United Therapeutics Corp.(a)

    48,856       11,289,156  

Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.(a)

    60,549       652,718  

Vericel Corp.(a)

    42,568       1,385,163  
   

 

 

 
      27,894,795  
Building Products — 0.9%            

Apogee Enterprises Inc.

    39,812       1,656,578  

Insteel Industries Inc.

    31,083       972,898  

Quanex Building Products Corp.(b)

    53,461       1,315,675  

Simpson Manufacturing Co. Inc.

    44,111       4,555,784  
   

 

 

 
      8,500,935  
Capital Markets — 4.8%            

Affiliated Managers Group Inc.

    44,843       5,667,258  

Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc., Class A

    70,562       2,805,545  

BGC Partners Inc., Class A

    316,817       1,156,382  

BrightSphere Investment Group Inc.

    56,275       1,064,160  

Cowen Inc., Class A

    28,418       996,619  

Diamond Hill Investment Group Inc.

    5,059       967,129  

Donnelley Financial Solutions Inc.(a)(b)

    47,108       1,601,201  

Evercore Inc., Class A

    43,159       4,314,605  

Federated Hermes Inc.

    100,858       3,440,267  

Houlihan Lokey Inc.

    55,141       4,662,723  

Janus Henderson Group PLC

    168,808       4,350,182  

Jefferies Financial Group Inc.

    228,518       7,442,831  

Moelis & Co., Class A

    66,392       3,092,540  

Piper Sandler Cos

    19,634       2,477,811  

PJT Partners Inc., Class A

    25,267       1,806,085  

TPG Inc.

    56,688       1,616,742  

Victory Capital Holdings Inc., Class A(b)

    17,399       481,430  
   

 

 

 
           47,943,510  
Chemicals — 1.4%            

AdvanSix Inc.

    45,058       1,770,329  

American Vanguard Corp.

    44,574       1,043,477  

Aspen Aerogels Inc.(a)

    28,699       375,383  

Chase Corp.

    12,876       1,170,686  

FutureFuel Corp.

    41,934       301,505  

Hawkins Inc.

    30,427       1,209,473  

Intrepid Potash Inc.(a)

    17,445       795,492  

Koppers Holdings Inc.

    33,825       796,241  

Mativ Inc.

    34,135       745,850  

Stepan Co.

    22,741       2,551,768  

Tredegar Corp.

    43,110       451,793  

Trinseo PLC

    33,803       1,209,133  

Tronox Holdings PLC, Class A

    80,782       1,261,007  
   

 

 

 
      13,682,137  
Commercial Services & Supplies — 1.4%            

ACCO Brands Corp.

    153,469       1,100,373  

Brady Corp., Class A, NVS

    52,808       2,526,863  

CoreCivic Inc.(a)

    192,589       2,074,183  

Deluxe Corp.

    46,301       1,164,007  

Ennis Inc.

    41,660       910,271  

GEO Group Inc. (The)(a)

    123,688       811,393  

Healthcare Services Group Inc.

    81,248       1,165,096  

Heritage-Crystal Clean Inc.(a)

    25,189       845,343  

HNI Corp.

    47,749       1,686,495  

Interface Inc.

    64,269       931,258  

Matthews International Corp., Class A

    34,404       961,592  
   

 

 

 
      14,176,874  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Communications Equipment — 2.1%            

ADTRAN Holdings Inc.(a)

    52,848     $ 1,273,108  

Calix Inc.(a)

    62,189       3,547,261  

Cambium Networks Corp.(a)

    10,071       189,838  

Ciena Corp.(a)

    168,430       8,690,988  

Clearfield Inc.(a)(b)

    18,730       1,845,841  

Digi International Inc.(a)

    56,028       1,596,238  

NetScout Systems Inc.(a)

    80,627       2,868,709  

Ribbon Communications Inc.(a)(b)

    104,505       354,272  
   

 

 

 
           20,366,255  
Construction & Engineering — 0.7%            

Construction Partners Inc., Class A(a)(b)

    31,525       749,665  

IES Holdings Inc.(a)

    10,188       336,204  

MYR Group Inc.(a)

    18,357       1,748,137  

Primoris Services Corp.

    86,173       2,013,001  

Sterling Infrastructure Inc.(a)

    46,102       1,185,282  

Tutor Perini Corp.(a)

    49,894       453,038  
   

 

 

 
      6,485,327  
Construction Materials — 0.0%            

United States Lime & Minerals Inc.

    3,614       371,772  
   

 

 

 
Consumer Finance — 1.6%            

Atlanticus Holdings Corp.(a)(b)

    8,081       312,250  

Bread Financial Holdings Inc.

    51,014       2,020,665  

Curo Group Holdings Corp.

    20,237       144,897  

Encore Capital Group Inc.(a)

    32,942       2,385,989  

Enova International Inc.(a)

    53,577       1,848,942  

Navient Corp.

    243,581       4,011,779  

OneMain Holdings Inc.

    86,221       3,207,421  

Oportun Financial Corp.(a)

    30,680       281,642  

PROG Holdings Inc.(a)

    72,370       1,333,056  

World Acceptance Corp.(a)(b)

    5,764       638,507  
   

 

 

 
      16,185,148  
Containers & Packaging — 0.1%            

Myers Industries Inc.

    33,187       807,440  
   

 

 

 
Distributors — 0.1%            

Funko Inc., Class A(a)

    23,516       616,354  
   

 

 

 
Diversified Consumer Services — 1.3%            

Adtalem Global Education Inc.(a)(b)

    3,391       135,979  

American Public Education Inc.(a)(b)

    29,879       469,399  

European Wax Center Inc., Class A

    32,610       682,201  

Graham Holdings Co., Class B

    4,393       2,611,595  

Grand Canyon Education Inc.(a)

    56,563       5,434,007  

Perdoceo Education Corp.(a)

    112,246       1,537,770  

Stride Inc.(a)(b)

    45,263       2,022,351  
   

 

 

 
      12,893,302  
Diversified Financial Services — 0.1%            

A-Mark Precious Metals Inc.

    18,384       557,035  
   

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 0.2%  

ATN International Inc.

    12,054       554,966  

EchoStar Corp., Class A(a)

    59,233       1,170,444  

IDT Corp., Class B(a)

    23,690       616,651  
   

 

 

 
      2,342,061  
Electrical Equipment — 1.9%            

Acuity Brands Inc.

    38,858       7,087,699  

Atkore Inc.(a)

    50,172       4,980,574  

AZZ Inc.

    39,535       1,681,819  

Encore Wire Corp.

    22,473       3,111,836  
Security   Shares     Value  
Electrical Equipment (continued)            

GrafTech International Ltd.

    90,368     $ 695,834  

Thermon Group Holdings Inc.(a)

    53,396       831,376  
   

 

 

 
      18,389,138  
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components — 6.5%  

Avnet Inc.

    108,288       5,183,747  

Badger Meter Inc.

    31,751       3,054,129  

Benchmark Electronics Inc.

    56,397       1,442,635  

CTS Corp.

    51,596       2,098,925  

ePlus Inc.(a)

    43,048       2,392,177  

Fabrinet(a)

    44,949       4,317,801  

Insight Enterprises Inc.(a)

    37,932       3,543,228  

Jabil Inc.

    150,768       8,946,573  

Kimball Electronics Inc.(a)(b)

    40,202       884,444  

Knowles Corp.(a)

    147,003       2,903,309  

Lightwave Logic Inc.(a)(b)

    177,689       1,895,942  

Methode Electronics Inc.

    59,672       2,460,873  

Mirion Technologies Inc.(a)(b)

    207,647       1,412,000  

Napco Security Technologies Inc.(a)(b)

    49,992       1,282,795  

OSI Systems Inc.(a)

    18,116       1,751,274  

PC Connection Inc.

    18,883       895,621  

Plexus Corp.(a)

    30,743       2,888,305  

Sanmina Corp.(a)

    101,762       4,686,140  

ScanSource Inc.(a)

    41,386       1,322,283  

TTM Technologies Inc.(a)(b)

    158,733       2,147,657  

Vishay Intertechnology Inc.

    212,635       4,393,039  

Vishay Precision Group Inc.(a)

    20,180       629,212  

Vontier Corp.

    142,430       3,674,694  
   

 

 

 
           64,206,803  
Energy Equipment & Services — 1.3%            

Cactus Inc., Class A

    63,162       2,626,908  

Dril-Quip Inc.(a)(b)

    55,705       1,428,833  

Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc.(a)

    229,508       927,212  

Patterson-UTI Energy Inc.

    344,664       5,704,189  

ProPetro Holding Corp.(a)

    124,131       1,305,858  

RPC Inc.(a)

    70,250       573,240  
   

 

 

 
      12,566,240  
Entertainment — 0.5%            

Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., Class B, NVS(a)

    130,937       1,088,086  

Playstudios Inc.(a)(b)

    132,082       530,970  

World Wrestling Entertainment Inc., Class A(b)

    49,128       3,405,062  
   

 

 

 
      5,024,118  
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 2.6%  

Brandywine Realty Trust

    185,988       1,738,988  

Chatham Lodging Trust(a)

    74,180       902,029  

Franklin Street Properties Corp., Class C

    166,514       631,088  

Getty Realty Corp.

    62,885       1,845,046  

Industrial Logistics Properties Trust

    71,081       712,942  

LTC Properties Inc.

    42,767       1,791,937  

LXP Industrial Trust.

    302,182       3,314,937  

Necessity Retail REIT Inc.

    207,840       1,619,074  

One Liberty Properties Inc.

    26,785       743,284  

Paramount Group Inc.

    280,650       2,203,103  

Piedmont Office Realty Trust Inc., Class A

    197,358       2,715,646  

Retail Opportunity Investments Corp.

    196,618       3,432,950  

RPT Realty

    88,340       960,256  

Saul Centers Inc.

    22,766       1,190,206  

Urstadt Biddle Properties Inc., Class A

    48,291       888,554  

Whitestone REIT

    74,753       839,476  
   

 

 

 
      25,529,516  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Food & Staples Retailing — 1.7%            

Andersons Inc. (The)

    50,629     $ 1,831,251  

Ingles Markets Inc., Class A(b)

    21,789       2,079,978  

PriceSmart Inc.

    39,530       2,624,001  

SpartanNash Co.

    57,550       1,858,290  

Sprouts Farmers Market Inc.(a)

    124,269       3,434,795  

United Natural Foods Inc.(a)(b)

    61,323       2,606,841  

Weis Markets Inc.(b)

    25,838       1,987,717  
   

 

 

 
      16,422,873  
Food Products — 0.5%            

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc.

    60,976       1,811,597  

John B Sanfilippo & Son Inc.

    14,294       1,070,620  

Seaboard Corp.

    317       1,287,223  

Tootsie Roll Industries Inc.(b)

    25,947       911,259  
   

 

 

 
      5,080,699  
Gas Utilities — 0.0%            

Star Group LP

    54,154       532,875  
   

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 6.3%            

AngioDynamics Inc.(a)

    61,990       1,406,553  

Atrion Corp.(b)

    2,306       1,558,625  

CONMED Corp.

    31,540       3,079,250  

Cutera Inc.(a)

    16,596       770,386  

Embecta Corp.(a)

    90,949       2,676,629  

Envista Holdings Corp.(a)

    175,491       7,133,709  

Establishment Labs Holdings Inc.(a)(b)

    30,571       1,812,555  

Globus Medical Inc., Class A(a)(b)

    85,213       5,001,151  

Heska Corp.(a)

    11,007       1,007,030  

ICU Medical Inc.(a)

    32,374       5,735,702  

Inogen Inc.(a)

    20,862       580,381  

Integer Holdings Corp.(a)(b)

    35,914       2,510,030  

Lantheus Holdings Inc.(a)

    71,560       5,490,083  

LeMaitre Vascular Inc.

    31,468       1,584,414  

LivaNova PLC(a)

    44,079       2,806,510  

Meridian Bioscience Inc.(a)

    69,714       2,207,145  

Merit Medical Systems Inc.(a)

    55,114       3,167,953  

Neogen Corp.(a)(b)

    35,752       826,944  

NuVasive Inc.(a)(b)

    55,991       2,940,647  

Omnicell Inc.(a)(b)

    47,314       5,210,218  

Orthofix Medical Inc.(a)

    31,616       810,950  

Paragon 28 Inc.(a)(b)

    42,842       813,998  

SI-BONE Inc.(a)

    45,578       612,568  

Surmodics Inc.(a)

    22,374       778,615  

Tactile Systems Technology Inc.(a)

    21,473       166,416  

Varex Imaging Corp.(a)

    42,878       955,751  

Zimvie Inc.(a)

    33,367       647,987  
   

 

 

 
           62,292,200  
Health Care Providers & Services — 5.6%            

AMN Healthcare Services Inc.(a)(b)

    51,433       5,783,127  

Apollo Medical Holdings Inc.(a)(b)

    33,122       1,756,460  

Chemed Corp.(b)

    17,121       8,236,742  

Community Health Systems Inc.(a)

    122,176       364,084  

CorVel Corp.(a)(b)

    15,519       2,558,928  

Cross Country Healthcare Inc.(a)(b)

    39,292       1,035,737  

DocGo Inc.(a)(b)

    128,312       991,852  

Encompass Health Corp.

    108,288       5,481,539  

Enhabit Inc.

    54,142       948,026  

Hanger Inc.(a)

    42,106       781,908  

Joint Corp. (The)(a)

    15,605       266,845  

ModivCare Inc.(a)

    13,706       1,367,859  

National HealthCare Corp.

    23,499       1,669,134  
Security   Shares     Value  
Health Care Providers & Services (continued)  

National Research Corp.

    24,365     $ 923,433  

Owens & Minor Inc.

    1,838       65,084  

Patterson Companies Inc.

    95,233       2,957,937  

Premier Inc., Class A

    133,619       5,138,987  

Privia Health Group Inc.(a)

    56,237       2,068,397  

Select Medical Holdings Corp.

    117,165       3,470,427  

Tenet Healthcare Corp.(a)

    98,372       6,504,357  

U.S. Physical Therapy Inc.

    20,673       2,682,942  
   

 

 

 
           55,053,805  
Health Care Technology — 1.3%            

Allscripts Healthcare Solutions Inc.(a)(b)

    186,063       2,943,517  

Computer Programs & Systems Inc.(a)

    22,413       756,663  

Definitive Healthcare Corp.(a)(b)

    54,674       1,420,430  

Evolent Health Inc., Class A(a)(b)

    94,971       3,228,064  

HealthStream Inc.(a)

    40,429       972,722  

NextGen Healthcare Inc.(a)

    91,001       1,557,937  

OptimizeRx Corp.(a)

    17,212       386,754  

Simulations Plus Inc.

    25,841       1,657,700  
   

 

 

 
      12,923,787  
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 0.3%            

Chuy’s Holdings Inc.(a)

    30,406       675,925  

Monarch Casino & Resort Inc.(a)

    22,534       1,445,556  

RCI Hospitality Holdings Inc.

    12,930       736,493  
   

 

 

 
      2,857,974  
Household Durables — 0.6%            

Ethan Allen Interiors Inc.

    36,458       838,169  

GoPro Inc., Class A(a)

    126,961       807,472  

La-Z-Boy Inc.

    48,236       1,344,337  

Tri Pointe Homes Inc.(a)(b)

    123,832       2,293,369  

Tupperware Brands Corp.(a)

    53,454       398,767  

Universal Electronics Inc.(a)

    20,462       567,821  
   

 

 

 
      6,249,935  
Household Products — 0.2%            

Central Garden & Pet Co.(a)(b)

    10,459       453,293  

Central Garden & Pet Co., Class A, NVS(a)

    43,709       1,783,327  
   

 

 

 
      2,236,620  
Insurance — 3.6%            

American Equity Investment Life Holding Co.

    90,613       3,403,424  

Assured Guaranty Ltd.

    79,449       4,639,027  

Brighthouse Financial Inc.(a)

    122,692       5,327,286  

Donegal Group Inc., Class A

    15,325       217,002  

Employers Holdings Inc.

    38,694       1,536,539  

First American Financial Corp.

    119,621       6,938,018  

Genworth Financial Inc., Class A(a)

    480,416       2,041,768  

National Western Life Group Inc., Class A

    3,851       777,902  

Safety Insurance Group Inc.

    21,162       1,831,571  

Stewart Information Services Corp.

    27,489       1,502,274  

Universal Insurance Holdings Inc.

    45,181       571,540  

Unum Group

    222,437       7,160,247  
   

 

 

 
      35,946,598  
Interactive Media & Services — 1.0%            

Cars.com Inc.(a)

    105,106       1,236,047  

Shutterstock Inc.

    25,908       1,463,802  

TrueCar Inc.(a)

    138,793       356,698  

Yelp Inc.(a)(b)

    80,058       2,454,578  

Ziff Davis Inc.(a)(b)

    49,836       4,081,070  
   

 

 

 
      9,592,195  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail — 0.3%            

1-800-Flowers.com Inc., Class A(a)

    29,914     $ 298,243  

Duluth Holdings Inc., Class B(a)

    33,200       320,048  

Lands’ End Inc.(a)(b)

    21,070       268,642  

PetMed Express Inc.

    31,908       696,233  

Revolve Group Inc.(a)(b)

    41,385       1,172,023  
   

 

 

 
      2,755,189  
IT Services — 2.6%            

Cass Information Systems Inc.

    21,312       777,036  

Concentrix Corp.

    48,302       6,460,875  

Conduent Inc.(a)

    185,136       862,734  

CSG Systems International Inc.

    51,792       3,379,428  

Edgio Inc.(a)

    215,763       545,880  

EVERTEC Inc.

    66,575       2,595,759  

ExlService Holdings Inc.(a)

    36,440       6,135,403  

Hackett Group Inc. (The)

    38,162       800,257  

Perficient Inc.(a)

    35,840       3,781,837  
   

 

 

 
           25,339,209  
Leisure Products — 0.5%            

Clarus Corp.(b)

    23,782       490,385  

Johnson Outdoors Inc., Class A

    9,312       626,791  

Smith & Wesson Brands Inc.

    52,289       760,805  

Sturm Ruger & Co. Inc.

    19,150       1,266,389  

Vista Outdoor Inc.(a)

    62,440       1,879,444  
   

 

 

 
      5,023,814  
Life Sciences Tools & Services — 0.5%            

Medpace Holdings Inc.(a)

    31,183       5,286,454  
   

 

 

 
Machinery — 1.3%            

Energy Recovery Inc.(a)(b)

    39,740       883,420  

Gorman-Rupp Co. (The)

    33,435       1,026,454  

Greenbrier Companies Inc. (The)

    35,235       1,121,178  

Luxfer Holdings PLC

    46,342       757,228  

Mueller Industries Inc.

    55,978       3,768,999  

Omega Flex Inc.(b)

    5,658       650,613  

REV Group Inc.

    32,028       372,806  

Shyft Group Inc. (The)(b)

    34,622       898,095  

Standex International Corp.

    19,589       1,901,700  

Titan International Inc.(a)(b)

    79,955       1,340,046  
   

 

 

 
      12,720,539  
Marine — 0.2%            

Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc.

    15,280       808,770  

Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.

    60,414       1,164,782  
   

 

 

 
      1,973,552  
Media — 1.4%            

AMC Networks Inc., Class A(a)(b)

    44,514       1,358,567  

John Wiley & Sons Inc., Class A

    48,404       2,527,657  

Scholastic Corp., NVS

    28,502       1,341,589  

TechTarget Inc.(a)(b)

    27,560       1,796,636  

TEGNA Inc.

    228,572       4,786,298  

Thryv Holdings Inc.(a)(b)

    32,630       794,214  

WideOpenWest Inc.(a)

    56,873       1,045,326  
   

 

 

 
      13,650,287  
Metals & Mining — 1.4%            

Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc.

    11,819       1,616,366  

Commercial Metals Co.

    130,850       5,184,277  

Ramaco Resources Inc.

    35,352       415,032  

Ryerson Holding Corp.

    18,794       514,956  

Schnitzer Steel Industries Inc., Class A

    42,018       1,494,160  

SunCoke Energy Inc.

    133,069       984,711  
Security   Shares     Value  
Metals & Mining (continued)            

TimkenSteel Corp.(a)

    63,123     $ 1,280,766  

Warrior Met Coal Inc.

    82,460       2,632,948  
   

 

 

 
      14,123,216  
Mortgage Real Estate Investment — 0.1%            

Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp.

    48,593       665,724  
   

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities — 0.1%            

Unitil Corp.

    25,584       1,401,236  
   

 

 

 
Multiline Retail — 0.2%            

Big Lots Inc.

    35,814       723,085  

Dillard’s Inc., Class A(b)

    6,530       1,484,595  
   

 

 

 
      2,207,680  
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 8.3%            

Alto Ingredients Inc.(a)(b)

    74,682       321,133  

Antero Resources Corp.(a)(b)

    97,659       3,871,203  

Arch Resources Inc.

    24,645       3,182,655  

Berry Corp.

    89,669       765,773  

Brigham Minerals Inc., Class A

    49,237       1,307,242  

California Resources Corp.

    44,552       1,998,603  

Centennial Resource Development Inc./DE, Class A(a)

    197,635       1,316,249  

Centrus Energy Corp., Class A(a)(b)

    11,391       377,612  

Chord Energy Corp.

    46,244       5,930,331  

CONSOL Energy Inc.(a)

    52,952       3,247,017  

Denbury Inc.(a)(b)

    54,532       3,921,396  

Dorian LPG Ltd.

    34,858       561,911  

Gran Tierra Energy Inc.(a)

    588,714       788,877  

Matador Resources Co.

    127,307       7,355,798  

Murphy Oil Corp.

    168,068       5,905,910  

Ovintiv Inc.

    265,132       13,545,594  

PDC Energy Inc.

    107,367       7,052,938  

Range Resources Corp.(a)

    268,573       8,881,709  

REX American Resources Corp.(a)

    8,530       814,274  

SandRidge Energy Inc.(a)

    49,528       927,659  

SilverBow Resources Inc.(a)(b)

    14,797       668,676  

SM Energy Co.

    195,113       8,054,265  

World Fuel Services Corp.

    69,106       1,915,618  
   

 

 

 
           82,712,443  
Paper & Forest Products — 0.9%            

Clearwater Paper Corp.(a)(b)

    18,159       648,276  

Louisiana-Pacific Corp.

    103,633       6,594,168  

Sylvamo Corp.

    38,512       1,511,211  
   

 

 

 
      8,753,655  
Personal Products — 0.4%            

Nu Skin Enterprises Inc., Class A

    54,558       2,373,819  

USANA Health Sciences Inc.(a)

    18,697       1,301,685  
   

 

 

 
      3,675,504  
Pharmaceuticals — 1.5%            

Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Inc.(a)

    61,289       2,291,596  

ANI Pharmaceuticals Inc.(a)

    20,102       688,494  

Collegium Pharmaceutical Inc.(a)(b)

    34,834       598,797  

Corcept Therapeutics Inc.(a)

    152,693       4,376,181  

Innoviva Inc.(a)(b)

    100,136       1,435,950  

Phibro Animal Health Corp., Class A

    32,562       637,238  

Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc.(a)

    54,478       3,285,568  

Supernus Pharmaceuticals Inc.(a)

    57,837       1,836,325  
   

 

 

 
      15,150,149  
Professional Services — 1.8%            

Barrett Business Services Inc.

    12,015       980,304  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Professional Services (continued)            

CRA International Inc.

    11,891     $ 1,177,328  

Forrester Research Inc.(a)

    18,417       856,206  

Franklin Covey Co.(a)

    20,668       1,081,556  

Heidrick & Struggles International Inc.

    31,369       976,831  

ICF International Inc.

    20,526       1,936,628  

Kelly Services Inc., Class A, NVS

    54,820       1,188,498  

Kforce Inc.

    32,587       2,145,854  

Korn Ferry

    81,979       5,370,444  

Resources Connection Inc.

    49,475       1,061,734  

TrueBlue Inc.(a)

    55,177       1,194,030  
   

 

 

 
           17,969,413  
Real Estate Management & Development — 2.2%  

Anywhere Real Estate Inc.(a)(b)

    186,680       1,853,732  

Douglas Elliman Inc.

    111,993       671,958  

Jones Lang LaSalle Inc.(a)

    55,177       10,520,598  

Marcus & Millichap Inc.

    41,309       1,690,364  

Newmark Group Inc., Class A

    306,212       3,490,817  

RE/MAX Holdings Inc., Class A

    30,112       763,038  

RMR Group Inc. (The), Class A

    16,726       483,549  

St Joe Co. (The)

    35,244       1,480,953  

Tejon Ranch Co.(a)

    22,884       378,044  
   

 

 

 
      21,333,053  
Road & Rail — 2.3%            

ArcBest Corp.

    39,384       3,489,422  

Heartland Express Inc.

    94,771       1,504,963  

Marten Transport Ltd.

    106,359       2,293,100  

Ryder System Inc.

    58,521       4,583,365  

Saia Inc.(a)

    28,660       6,816,781  

Schneider National Inc., Class B(b)

    61,785       1,565,014  

Werner Enterprises Inc.

    66,537       2,924,967  
   

 

 

 
      23,177,612  
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 4.1%  

Allegro MicroSystems Inc.(a)

    106,426       2,642,558  

Alpha & Omega Semiconductor Ltd.(a)(b)

    36,348       1,526,979  

Amkor Technology Inc.(b)

    176,243       3,554,821  

Axcelis Technologies Inc.(a)(b)

    53,239       3,744,299  

Cirrus Logic Inc.(a)

    91,714       7,837,878  

Diodes Inc.(a)

    48,259       3,926,835  

FormFactor Inc.(a)

    125,419       4,459,900  

Kulicke & Soffa Industries Inc.

    67,438       3,245,116  

Magnachip Semiconductor Corp.(a)

    45,245       690,439  

NeoPhotonics Corp.(a)

    55,339       884,871  

Photronics Inc.(a)

    98,691       2,349,833  

SMART Global Holdings Inc.(a)(b)

    37,797       741,577  

Synaptics Inc.(a)

    38,063       5,517,232  
   

 

 

 
      41,122,338  
Software — 3.0%            

A10 Networks Inc.

    62,693       934,753  

Agilysys Inc.(a)

    37,591       1,815,645  

American Software Inc./GA, Class A

    50,715       906,784  

Benefitfocus Inc.(a)

    42,712       361,771  

ChannelAdvisor Corp.(a)

    43,503       641,234  

CommVault Systems Inc.(a)

    44,927       2,519,955  

Consensus Cloud Solutions Inc.(a)(b)

    16,375       884,741  

Ebix Inc.

    39,633       937,717  

Manhattan Associates Inc.(a)

    3,967       558,038  

Mitek Systems Inc.(a)

    46,401       504,843  

Progress Software Corp.

    47,616       2,236,047  

Qualys Inc.(a)

    56,242       6,879,522  
Security   Shares     Value  
Software (continued)            

SPS Commerce Inc.(a)

    38,995     $ 4,670,041  

Teradata Corp.(a)

    118,730       4,546,172  

Xperi Holding Corp.

    60,057       1,006,555  
   

 

 

 
           29,403,818  
Specialty Retail — 4.1%            

Aaron’s Co. Inc. (The)

    49,601       645,805  

Abercrombie & Fitch Co., Class A(a)

    90,452       1,610,950  

Academy Sports & Outdoors Inc.

    92,009       3,959,147  

America’s Car-Mart Inc./TX(a)

    7,141       739,593  

Boot Barn Holdings Inc.(a)

    32,138       2,002,198  

Buckle Inc. (The)

    32,507       981,711  

Caleres Inc.

    60,985       1,513,648  

Chico’s FAS Inc.(a)

    196,150       984,673  

Children’s Place Inc. (The)(a)

    15,165       657,251  

Container Store Group Inc. (The)(a)

    52,574       392,202  

Foot Locker Inc.

    101,417       2,877,200  

Genesco Inc.(a)

    22,218       1,245,319  

Group 1 Automotive Inc.(b)

    18,687       3,306,104  

Guess? Inc.

    62,419       1,180,343  

Haverty Furniture Companies Inc.

    17,553       479,724  

Hibbett Inc.

    17,423       817,487  

LL Flooring Holdings Inc.(a)

    31,387       315,126  

MarineMax Inc.(a)

    35,096       1,433,321  

ODP Corp. (The)(a)

    58,037       2,106,743  

Penske Automotive Group Inc.

    34,967       4,003,372  

Sally Beauty Holdings Inc.(a)(b)

    123,010       1,572,068  

Shoe Carnival Inc.

    29,314       639,338  

Signet Jewelers Ltd.(b)

    57,317       3,494,044  

Sonic Automotive Inc., Class A

    24,229       1,013,984  

Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings Inc.(a)

    47,623       469,563  

TravelCenters of America Inc.(a)

    13,453       561,259  

Winmark Corp.

    4,936       1,096,532  

Zumiez Inc.(a)(b)

    31,273       813,098  
   

 

 

 
      40,911,803  
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 0.7%  

Avid Technology Inc.(a)

    57,670       1,618,220  

Super Micro Computer Inc.(a)

    44,045       2,378,870  

Xerox Holdings Corp.

    165,104       2,828,232  
   

 

 

 
      6,825,322  
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods — 0.6%            

G-III Apparel Group Ltd.(a)

    69,988       1,546,035  

Kontoor Brands Inc.

    52,989       1,934,098  

Movado Group Inc.

    26,220       890,956  

Oxford Industries Inc.(b)

    18,384       1,753,834  
   

 

 

 
      6,124,923  
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance — 1.5%            

Enact Holdings Inc.

    52,145       1,201,421  

Hingham Institution For Savings (The)

    1,628       472,136  

MGIC Investment Corp.

    505,316       7,145,168  

Radian Group Inc.

    201,936       4,517,308  

TrustCo Bank Corp. NY

    25,949       870,849  

Waterstone Financial Inc.

    23,196       432,605  
   

 

 

 
      14,639,487  
Tobacco — 0.2%            

Universal Corp./VA

    39,400       2,202,854  
   

 

 

 
Trading Companies & Distributors — 2.6%            

Boise Cascade Co.

    42,804       3,026,671  

Global Industrial Co.

    14,337       512,548  
 

 

 

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July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Trading Companies & Distributors (continued)  

GMS Inc.(a)

    41,861     $ 2,221,563  

H&E Equipment Services Inc.

    52,098       1,862,503  

Herc Holdings Inc.

    38,041       4,717,845  

McGrath RentCorp

    38,842       3,276,711  

Rush Enterprises Inc., Class A

    46,976       2,263,773  

Rush Enterprises Inc., Class B

    8,910       483,368  

Titan Machinery Inc.(a)

    32,549       915,603  

Triton International Ltd.

    73,340       4,699,627  

Veritiv Corp.(a)

    15,427       1,913,257  
   

 

 

 
      25,893,469  
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 0.2%  

Telephone and Data Systems Inc.

    105,234       1,663,750  

United States Cellular Corp.(a)

    14,581       427,077  
   

 

 

 
      2,090,827  
   

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments — 99.1%
(Cost: $909,537,076)

         981,032,196  
   

 

 

 

Short-Term Securities

   

Money Market Funds — 6.3%

   

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares, 1.93%(c)(d)(e)

    54,182,009       54,176,591  
Security   Shares     Value  
Money Market Funds (continued)            

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 1.81%(c)(d)

    8,530,000     $ 8,530,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Securities — 6.3%
(Cost: $62,697,278)

      62,706,591  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities — 105.4%
(Cost: $972,234,354)

      1,043,738,787  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (5.4)%

 

    (53,279,677
   

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

    $ 990,459,110  
   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Non-income producing security.

(b) 

All or a portion of this security is on loan.

(c) 

Affiliate of the Fund.

(d) 

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

(e) 

All or a portion of this security was purchased with the cash collateral from loaned securities.

 

Affiliates

Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended July 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

                   
Affiliated Issuer    Value at
07/31/21
    Purchases
at Cost
    Proceeds
from Sale
    Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Value at
07/31/22
    Shares
Held at
07/31/22
    Income    

Capital

Gain
Distributions
from
Underlying
Funds

 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares

   $ 38,591,999     $ 15,612,160 (a)    $     $ (26,090   $ (1,478   $ 54,176,591       54,182,009     $ 129,627 (b)    $  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares

     6,340,000       2,190,000 (a)                        8,530,000       8,530,000       25,734        
        

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 
         $ (26,090   $ (1,478   $ 62,706,591       $ 155,361     $  
        

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Represents net amount purchased (sold).

 
  (b) 

All or a portion represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Futures Contracts

 

         
Description    Number of
Contracts
     Expiration
Date
     Notional
Amount
(000)
     Value/
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Long Contracts

           

Russell 2000 E-Mini Index

     4        09/16/22      $ 377      $ 30,600  

S&P Mid 400 E-Mini Index

     6        09/16/22        1,509        131,459  
           

 

 

 
            $ 162,059  
           

 

 

 

 

 

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July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor ETF

 

OTC Total Return Swaps

 

Reference Entity   

Payment

Frequency

     Counterparty(a)     Termination
Date
     Net Notional      Accrued
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Net Value of
Reference
Entity
     Gross
Notional
Amount
Net Asset
Percentage
 

Equity Securities Long

     Monthly        Goldman Sachs Bank USA(b)       02/27/23      $ 1,766,454      $ 389,445 (c)    $ 1,981,727        0.2
     Monthly        HSBC Bank PLC(d)       02/10/23        3,839,840        83,067 (e)      4,104,938        0.4  
     Monthly        JPMorgan Chase Bank NA(f)       02/08/23        1,158,635        74,717 (g)      1,240,430        0.1  
             

 

 

   

 

 

    
              $ 547,229     $ 7,327,095     
             

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

  (a) 

The Fund receives the total return on a portfolio of long positions underlying the total return swap. The Fund pays the total return on a portfolio of short positions underlying the total return swap. In addition, the Fund pays or receives a variable rate of interest, based on a specified benchmark. The benchmark and spread are determined based upon the country and/or currency of the individual underlying positions.

 
  (c) 

Amount includes $174,172 of net dividends and financing fees.

 
  (e) 

Amount includes $(182,031) of net dividends, payable for referenced securities purchased and financing fees.

 
  (g) 

Amount includes $(7,078) of net dividends, payable for referenced securities purchased and financing fees.

 

The following are the specified benchmarks (plus or minus a range) used in determining the variable rate of interest:

 

Range:

Benchmarks:
    

 

(b)

65 basis points

USD - 1D Overnight Fed Funds Effective
Rate (FEDL01)

 

(d)

65 basis points

USD - 1D Overnight Bank Funding Rate
(OBFR01)

 

(f)

65 basis points

USD - 1D Overnight Bank Funding Rate
(OBFR01)

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor ETF

 

OTC Total Return Swaps (continued)

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor ETF

 

OTC Total Return Swaps (continued)

 

The following table represents the individual long positions and related values of equity securities underlying the total return swap with Goldman Sachs Bank USA as of period end, termination date February 27, 2023.

 

     Shares     Value     % of
Basket
Value
 

Reference Entity — Long

 

Common Stocks

     
Banks                  

Bancorp. Inc. (The)(a)

    54,159     $ 1,332,311       67.2

HomeStreet Inc.

    2,772       103,368       5.2  

Hope Bancorp Inc.

    1,952       29,358       1.5  

OFG Bancorp

    852       23,404       1.2  

Preferred Bank/Los Angeles

    1,472       107,014       5.4  
   

 

 

   
      1,595,455    
Commercial Services & Supplies  

GEO Group Inc. (The)(a)

    4,153       27,244       1.4  
   

 

 

   
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components  

OSI Systems Inc.(a)

    183       17,691       0.9  
   

 

 

   
Insurance  

Employers Holdings Inc.

    2,330       92,524       4.7  

Genworth Financial Inc., Class A(a)

    19,794       84,125       4.2  

Safety Insurance Group Inc.

    566       48,987       2.5  

Stewart Information Services Corp.

    865       47,272       2.4  
   

 

 

   
      272,908    
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance  

TrustCo Bank Corp. NY

    2,039       68,429       3.4  
   

 

 

   

Total Reference Entity — Long

      1,981,727    
   

 

 

   

Net Value of Reference Entity — Goldman Sachs Bank USA

 

  $ 1,981,727    
   

 

 

   

The following table represents the individual long positions and related values of equity securities underlying the total return swap with HSBC Bank PLC as of period end, termination date February 10, 2023.

 

     Shares     Value     % of
Basket
Value
 

Reference Entity — Long

 

Common Stocks

     
Banks                  

Bancorp. Inc. (The)(a)

    204     $ 5,018       0.1

Central Pacific Financial Corp.

    44,154       1,045,567       25.5  

Customers Bancorp. Inc.(a)

    497       18,980       0.5  

Hanmi Financial Corp.

    48,609       1,228,349       29.9  

HomeStreet Inc.

    9,048       337,400       8.2  

Hope Bancorp Inc.

    26,576       399,703       9.8  

OFG Bancorp.

    2,289       62,879       1.5  

Preferred Bank/los Angeles

    560       40,712       1.0  
   

 

 

   
      3,138,608    
     Shares     Value     % of
Basket
Value
 
Commercial Services & Supplies                  

GEO Group Inc. (The)(a)

    64,111     $ 420,568       10.3  
   

 

 

   
Consumer Finance                  

Bread Financial Holdings Inc.

    242       9,586       0.2  
   

 

 

   
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components        

Osi Systems Inc.(a)

    226       21,847       0.5  
   

 

 

   
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)        

Getty Realty Corp.

    466       13,672       0.3  
   

 

 

   
Insurance        

Employers Holdings Inc.

    3,215       127,668       3.1  

Genworth Financial Inc., Class A(a)

    19,002       80,759       2.0  

Safety Insurance Group Inc.

    1,952       168,946       4.1  

Stewart Information Services Corp.

    799       43,665       1.1  
   

 

 

   
      421,038    
Leisure Products  

Clarus Corp.

    4       82       0.0 (b) 
   

 

 

   
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance                  

TrustCo Bank Corp. NY

    2,370       79,537       1.9  
   

 

 

   

Total Reference Entity — Long

      4,104,938    
   

 

 

   

Net Value of Reference Entity — HSBC Bank PLC

    $ 4,104,938    
   

 

 

   

The following table represents the individual long positions and related values of equity securities underlying the total return swap with JPMorgan Chase Bank NA as of period end, termination date February 8, 2023.

 

     Shares     Value     % of
Basket
Value
 

Reference Entity — Long

 

Common Stocks

     
Banks                  

Hope Bancorp Inc.

    2,953     $ 44,413       3.6

Preferred Bank/Los Angeles

    14,181       1,030,959       83.1  
   

 

 

   
      1,075,372    
Commercial Services & Supplies  

GEO Group Inc. (The)(a)

    3,537       23,203       1.9  
   

 

 

   
Insurance                  

Genworth Financial Inc., Class A(a)

    30,985       131,686       10.6  
   

 

 

   
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance                  

TrustCo Bank Corp. NY

    303       10,169       0.8  
   

 

 

   

Total Reference Entity — Long

      1,240,430    
   

 

 

   

Net Value of Reference Entity — JPMorgan Chase Bank NA

 

  $ 1,240,430    
   

 

 

   

 

(a) 

Non-income producing security.

(b) 

Rounds to less than 0.1%.

 

 

Balances Reported in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities for Total Return Swaps

 

      Premiums
Paid
       Premiums
Received
       Unrealized
Appreciation
       Unrealized
Depreciation
 

Total Return Swaps

   $        $        $ 547,229        $  

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor ETF

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

      Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
     Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Interest
Rate
Contracts
     Other
Contracts
     Total  

Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments

                    

Futures contracts

                    

Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(a)

   $      $      $ 162,059      $      $      $      $ 162,059  

Swaps — OTC

                    

Unrealized appreciation on OTC swaps; Swap premiums paid

   $      $      $ 547,229      $      $      $      $ 547,229  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $      $      $ 709,288      $      $      $      $ 709,288  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss).

 

For the period ended July 31, 2022, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

      Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
     Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Interest
Rate
Contracts
     Other
Contracts
     Total  

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from

                    

Futures contracts

   $      $      $ (739,303    $      $      $      $ (739,303

Swaps

                   960,407                             960,407  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $      $      $ 221,104      $      $      $      $ 221,104  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on                                     

Futures contracts

   $      $      $ 164,954      $      $      $      $ 164,954  

Swaps

                   471,776                             471,776  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $      $      $ 636,730      $      $      $      $ 636,730  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

Futures contracts

        

Average notional value of contracts — long

   $ 1,963,410  

Total return swaps

  

Average notional value

   $ 4,403,177  

For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

Derivative Financial Instruments — Offsetting as of Period End

The Fund’s derivative assets and liabilities (by type) were as follows:

 

      Assets        Liabilities  

Derivative Financial Instruments:

       

Futures contracts

   $ 162,059        $  

Swaps — OTC(a)

     547,229           
  

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total derivative assets and liabilities in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities

     709,288           

Derivatives not subject to a Master Netting Agreement or similar agreement (“MNA”)

     (162,059         
  

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total derivative assets and liabilities subject to an MNA

     547,229           
  

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Includes unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on OTC swaps and swap premiums (paid/received) in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor ETF

 

Derivative Financial Instruments — Offsetting as of Period End (continued)

The following table presents the Fund’s derivative assets by counterparty net of amounts available for offset under an MNA and net of the related collateral received by the Fund:

 

Counterparty    Derivative
Assets
Subject to
an MNA by
Counterparty
      

Derivatives

Available

for Offset(a)

       Non-Cash
Collateral
Received
       Cash
Collateral
Received
      

Net Amount

of Derivative

Assets(b)

 

Goldman Sachs Bank USA

   $ 389,445        $        $        $        $ 389,445  

HSBC Bank PLC

     83,067                                     83,067  

JPMorgan Chase Bank NA

     74,717                                     74,717  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $ 547,229        $        $        $        $ 547,229  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

The amount of derivatives available for offset is limited to the amount of derivative assets and/or liabilities that are subject to an MNA.

 
  (b) 

Net amount represents the net amount receivable from the counterparty in the event of default.

 

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.

 

      Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Investments

                 

Assets

                 

Common Stocks

   $ 981,032,196        $        $        $ 981,032,196  

Money Market Funds

     62,706,591                            62,706,591  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $ 1,043,738,787        $        $        $ 1,043,738,787  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments(a)

                 

Assets

                 

Futures Contracts

   $ 162,059        $        $        $ 162,059  

Swaps

              547,229                   547,229  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $ 162,059        $     547,229        $     —        $ 709,288  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Derivative financial instruments are swaps and futures contracts. Swaps and futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® U.S. Equity Factor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Common Stocks

   
Aerospace & Defense — 1.0%            

L3Harris Technologies Inc.

    5,134     $ 1,232,006  

Lockheed Martin Corp.

    11,301       4,676,467  

Northrop Grumman Corp.

    12,950       6,201,755  
   

 

 

 
      12,110,228  
Air Freight & Logistics — 0.3%  

Expeditors International of Washington Inc.(a)

    1,198       127,288  

United Parcel Service Inc., Class B

    20,290       3,954,318  
   

 

 

 
      4,081,606  
Automobiles — 1.9%  

Ford Motor Co.

    59,548       874,760  

General Motors Co.(b)

    76,332       2,767,798  

Harley-Davidson Inc.

    36,540       1,381,577  

Tesla Inc.(b)

    19,311       17,214,791  

Thor Industries Inc.

    2,938       247,762  
   

 

 

 
      22,486,688  
Banks — 2.7%  

Bank of America Corp.

    251,366       8,498,685  

Citigroup Inc.

    86,178       4,472,638  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    114,708       13,232,715  

Popular Inc.

    48,704       3,782,840  

Wells Fargo & Co.

    44,043       1,932,166  
   

 

 

 
      31,919,044  
Beverages — 1.7%  

Coca-Cola Co. (The)

    119,767       7,685,448  

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC

    7,466       404,060  

Monster Beverage Corp.(b)

    2,194       218,566  

PepsiCo Inc.

    66,814       11,689,778  
   

 

 

 
      19,997,852  
Biotechnology — 2.3%  

AbbVie Inc.

    94,260       13,527,253  

Amgen Inc.

    19,906       4,926,138  

Biogen Inc.(b)

    5,348       1,150,141  

Moderna Inc.(b)

    27,678       4,541,683  

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc.(b)

    9,974       2,796,809  
   

 

 

 
             26,942,024  
Building Products — 0.4%  

Carrier Global Corp.

    30,952       1,254,485  

Lennox International Inc.

    729       174,617  

Trane Technologies PLC

    14,579       2,142,967  

Trex Co. Inc.(b)

    17,836       1,150,779  
   

 

 

 
      4,722,848  
Capital Markets — 5.4%  

Affiliated Managers Group Inc.

    15,946       2,015,256  

Ameriprise Financial Inc.

    13,057       3,524,345  

Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The)

    32,394       1,407,843  

BlackRock Inc.(c)

    4,015       2,686,758  

Blackstone Inc., NVS

    40,850       4,169,560  

Charles Schwab Corp. (The)

    31,375       2,166,444  

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (The)

    13,453       4,485,096  

Interactive Brokers Group Inc., Class A

    60,031       3,523,219  

Janus Henderson Group PLC

    104,312       2,688,120  

Jefferies Financial Group Inc.

    134,432       4,378,450  

LPL Financial Holdings Inc.

    4,473       938,972  

Moody’s Corp.

    2,619       812,545  

Morgan Stanley

    67,887       5,722,874  

MSCI Inc.

    9,179       4,418,220  

Northern Trust Corp.

    17,577       1,753,833  
Security   Shares     Value  
Capital Markets (continued)  

Raymond James Financial Inc.

    37,337     $ 3,676,574  

S&P Global Inc.

    21,765       8,203,881  

State Street Corp.

    42,529       3,021,260  

Stifel Financial Corp.

    23,980       1,434,244  

T Rowe Price Group Inc.

    920       113,592  

XP Inc., Class A(a)(b)

    102,488       2,162,497  
   

 

 

 
             63,303,583  
Chemicals — 0.5%  

Dow Inc.

    12,747       678,268  

LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A

    7,320       652,358  

Olin Corp.

    28,434       1,486,245  

Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. (The)

    24,805       2,206,405  

Sherwin-Williams Co. (The)(a)

    5,807       1,404,946  
   

 

 

 
      6,428,222  
Commercial Services & Supplies — 0.4%  

Cintas Corp.

    9,059       3,854,514  

Tetra Tech Inc.

    8,070       1,236,889  
   

 

 

 
      5,091,403  
Communications Equipment — 0.8%  

Cisco Systems Inc.

    93,335       4,234,609  

Motorola Solutions Inc.

    20,574       4,908,751  
   

 

 

 
      9,143,360  
Construction & Engineering — 0.3%  

EMCOR Group Inc.

    26,664       3,102,890  
   

 

 

 
Consumer Finance — 1.3%  

Ally Financial Inc.

    137,141       4,535,253  

Capital One Financial Corp.

    15,438       1,695,556  

OneMain Holdings Inc.

    80,262       2,985,746  

SLM Corp.

    179,267       2,796,565  

Synchrony Financial

    73,764       2,469,619  

Upstart Holdings Inc.(a)(b)

    12,691       308,772  
   

 

 

 
      14,791,511  
Containers & Packaging — 0.6%  

Amcor PLC

    264,242       3,421,934  

Avery Dennison Corp.

    17,778       3,385,998  
   

 

 

 
      6,807,932  
Diversified Financial Services — 0.0%  

Equitable Holdings Inc.

    3,956       112,469  
   

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 0.8%  

AT&T Inc.

    181,699       3,412,307  

Lumen Technologies Inc.

    43,514       473,868  

Verizon Communications Inc.

    116,011       5,358,548  
   

 

 

 
      9,244,723  
Electric Utilities — 1.6%  

Constellation Energy Corp.

    33,922       2,242,244  

Duke Energy Corp.

    32,495       3,572,175  

Exelon Corp.

    34,326       1,595,816  

FirstEnergy Corp.

    27,581       1,133,579  

NextEra Energy Inc.

    51,387       4,341,688  

NRG Energy Inc.

    28,277       1,067,457  

Southern Co. (The)

    68,831       5,292,415  
   

 

 

 
      19,245,374  
Electrical Equipment — 0.9%  

Eaton Corp. PLC

    17,944       2,662,710  

Emerson Electric Co.

    52,301       4,710,751  

Generac Holdings Inc.(b)

    5,512       1,478,870  
 

 

 

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July 31, 2022

  

iShares® U.S. Equity Factor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Electrical Equipment (continued)  

Rockwell Automation Inc.

    7,800     $ 1,991,184  
   

 

 

 
      10,843,515  
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components — 0.6%  

CDW Corp./DE

    943       171,183  

Jabil Inc.

    32,545       1,931,220  

Keysight Technologies Inc.(b)

    19,479       3,167,286  

Zebra Technologies Corp., Class A(b)

    3,490       1,248,338  
   

 

 

 
      6,518,027  
Energy Equipment & Services — 0.3%  

Baker Hughes Co.

    53,760       1,381,094  

NOV Inc.

    29,345       546,111  

Schlumberger NV

    36,971       1,369,036  
   

 

 

 
      3,296,241  
Entertainment — 0.3%  

Activision Blizzard Inc.

    24,562       1,963,732  

Electronic Arts Inc.

    14,176       1,860,316  
   

 

 

 
      3,824,048  
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 2.1%  

American Tower Corp.(a)

    6,592       1,785,311  

Brixmor Property Group Inc.

    91,116       2,112,069  

Crown Castle International Corp.

    11,427       2,064,402  

Equity Residential

    16,570       1,298,922  

First Industrial Realty Trust Inc.

    13,792       716,494  

Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc.

    10,913       567,367  

Kimco Realty Corp.

    5,995       132,550  

Lamar Advertising Co., Class A

    25,135       2,540,143  

Prologis Inc.

    45,218       5,994,098  

Public Storage

    6,766       2,208,490  

Simon Property Group Inc.

    19,934       2,165,630  

Vornado Realty Trust

    13,594       413,122  

Weyerhaeuser Co.

    63,401       2,302,724  
   

 

 

 
             24,301,322  
Food & Staples Retailing — 1.7%  

BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings Inc.(b)

    26,192       1,773,199  

Costco Wholesale Corp.

    9,010       4,877,113  

Kroger Co. (The)

    101,746       4,725,084  

Walmart Inc.

    62,585       8,264,349  
   

 

 

 
      19,639,745  
Food Products — 0.9%  

General Mills Inc.

    67,902       5,078,391  

Hershey Co. (The)

    14,044       3,201,470  

Kraft Heinz Co. (The)

    3,082       113,510  

Mondelez International Inc., Class A

    25,493       1,632,572  

Tyson Foods Inc., Class A

    3,250       286,032  
   

 

 

 
      10,311,975  
Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 1.8%  

Abbott Laboratories(a)

    71,134       7,742,224  

Align Technology Inc.(b)

    5,988       1,682,448  

DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc.

    3,867       139,831  

Hologic Inc.(a)(b)

    32,055       2,288,086  

IDEXX Laboratories Inc.(b)

    8,581       3,425,364  

Medtronic PLC

    49,234       4,555,130  

Stryker Corp.

    6,856       1,472,326  
   

 

 

 
      21,305,409  
Health Care Providers & Services — 3.8%  

Cigna Corp.

    1,331       366,504  

CVS Health Corp.

    70,266       6,723,051  

DaVita Inc.(a)(b)

    19,893       1,674,195  
Security   Shares     Value  
Health Care Providers & Services (continued)  

Elevance Health Inc.

    11,450     $ 5,462,795  

HCA Healthcare Inc.

    2,065       438,647  

Humana Inc.

    7,576       3,651,632  

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings

    1,725       452,278  

McKesson Corp.

    8,448       2,885,668  

Molina Healthcare Inc.(b)

    14,535       4,763,410  

UnitedHealth Group Inc.

    32,807       17,792,548  
   

 

 

 
             44,210,728  
Health Care Technology — 0.2%  

Veeva Systems Inc., Class A(b)

    11,445       2,558,873  
   

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 1.9%  

Booking Holdings Inc.(b)

    1,160       2,245,400  

Domino’s Pizza Inc.

    2,735       1,072,421  

McDonald’s Corp.

    38,162       10,050,726  

Starbucks Corp.

    49,179       4,169,396  

Yum! Brands Inc.

    37,799       4,631,889  
   

 

 

 
      22,169,832  
Household Durables — 0.2%  

Newell Brands Inc.

    7,693       155,475  

Tempur Sealy International Inc.

    76,191       2,093,729  
   

 

 

 
      2,249,204  
Household Products — 1.7%  

Colgate-Palmolive Co.

    18,760       1,477,162  

Procter & Gamble Co. (The)

    130,416       18,116,087  
   

 

 

 
      19,593,249  
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers — 0.2%  

Vistra Corp.

    77,343       1,999,316  
   

 

 

 
Industrial Conglomerates — 0.2%  

Honeywell International Inc.

    9,498       1,827,985  
   

 

 

 
Insurance — 2.9%  

Aflac Inc.

    90,261       5,171,956  

Allstate Corp. (The)

    27,488       3,215,271  

American Financial Group Inc./OH

    10,898       1,456,845  

Everest Re Group Ltd.

    2,111       551,710  

Fidelity National Financial Inc.

    76,649       3,062,894  

First American Financial Corp.

    67,047       3,888,726  

Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. (The)

    15,833       1,020,754  

MetLife Inc.

    87,541       5,536,968  

Old Republic International Corp.

    46,983       1,093,294  

Primerica Inc.

    13,301       1,711,706  

Principal Financial Group Inc.

    20,320       1,360,221  

Progressive Corp. (The)

    31,723       3,650,048  

RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd.

    988       127,758  

Travelers Companies Inc. (The)

    13,091       2,077,542  
   

 

 

 
      33,925,693  
Interactive Media & Services — 3.2%  

Alphabet Inc., Class C, NVS(b)

    203,660       23,754,902  

Match Group Inc.(a)(b)

    38,393       2,814,591  

Meta Platforms Inc, Class A(b)

    65,019       10,344,523  
   

 

 

 
      36,914,016  
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail — 3.4%  

Amazon.com Inc.(b)

    239,761       32,355,747  

eBay Inc.

    49,846       2,424,011  

Etsy Inc.(b)

    28,145       2,919,199  

MercadoLibre Inc.(a)(b)

    1,071       871,483  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® U.S. Equity Factor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail (continued)  

Wayfair Inc., Class A(a)(b)

    34,427     $ 1,855,960  
   

 

 

 
             40,426,400  
IT Services — 4.4%  

Accenture PLC, Class A

    28,159       8,623,975  

Amdocs Ltd.

    27,235       2,371,079  

Automatic Data Processing Inc.

    8,714       2,101,120  

Concentrix Corp.

    25,973       3,474,148  

Fiserv Inc.(b)

    14,159       1,496,323  

Gartner Inc.(b)

    7,609       2,020,037  

GoDaddy Inc., Class A(b)

    3,127       231,961  

International Business Machines Corp.

    28,283       3,699,134  

Mastercard Inc., Class A

    23,640       8,363,596  

Okta Inc.(a)(b)

    10,262       1,010,294  

Paychex Inc.

    2,486       318,904  

PayPal Holdings Inc.(b)

    25,199       2,180,469  

VeriSign Inc.(b)

    16,291       3,081,606  

Visa Inc., Class A

    57,714       12,241,717  
   

 

 

 
      51,214,363  
Life Sciences Tools & Services — 1.7%  

Agilent Technologies Inc.

    21,515       2,885,161  

Danaher Corp.

    19,937       5,811,037  

IQVIA Holdings Inc.(b)

    5,436       1,306,108  

Mettler-Toledo International Inc.(b)

    1,825       2,463,257  

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.

    12,777       7,645,885  

West Pharmaceutical Services Inc.(a)

    703       241,523  
   

 

 

 
      20,352,971  
Machinery — 1.9%  

AGCO Corp.

    15,482       1,686,299  

Caterpillar Inc.

    8,462       1,677,592  

Deere & Co.

    9,218       3,163,433  

Dover Corp.

    2,981       398,500  

Illinois Tool Works Inc.

    21,564       4,480,137  

Otis Worldwide Corp.

    113,307       8,857,208  

Parker-Hannifin Corp.

    2,581       746,141  

Toro Co. (The)

    20,927       1,799,513  
   

 

 

 
      22,808,823  
Media — 2.0%  

Altice USA Inc., Class A(b)

    63,117       663,360  

Charter Communications Inc., Class A(b)

    4,608       1,991,117  

Comcast Corp., Class A

    121,966       4,576,164  

DISH Network Corp., Class A(b)

    24,026       417,332  

Fox Corp., Class A, NVS

    121,211       4,013,296  

Interpublic Group of Companies Inc. (The)

    146,279       4,369,354  

News Corp., Class A, NVS

    112,866       1,934,523  

Nexstar Media Group Inc., Class A

    5,841       1,100,269  

Omnicom Group Inc.

    25,791       1,801,243  

Sirius XM Holdings Inc.(a)

    414,064       2,765,948  
   

 

 

 
      23,632,606  
Metals & Mining — 0.7%  

Alcoa Corp.

    12,535       637,906  

Nucor Corp.

    5,280       717,024  

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.

    27,057       5,147,594  

Southern Copper Corp.

    36,098       1,797,680  

U.S. Steel Corp.

    17,627       416,879  
   

 

 

 
      8,717,083  
Mortgage Real Estate Investment — 0.1%  

AGNC Investment Corp.

    136,660       1,723,283  
   

 

 

 
Security   Shares     Value  
Multi-Utilities — 0.8%  

Ameren Corp.

    35,695     $ 3,323,918  

DTE Energy Co.

    35,623       4,641,677  

Public Service Enterprise Group Inc.

    14,186       931,595  

Sempra Energy

    2,051       340,056  

WEC Energy Group Inc.

    1,919       199,211  
   

 

 

 
      9,436,457  
Multiline Retail — 0.6%  

Kohl’s Corp.

    16,681       486,084  

Macy’s Inc.

    175,126       3,090,974  

Target Corp.

    23,570       3,850,867  
   

 

 

 
      7,427,925  
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 4.1%  

Antero Resources Corp.(b)

    19,685       780,313  

APA Corp.

    65,303       2,427,312  

Chesapeake Energy Corp.

    45,075       4,244,713  

Chevron Corp.

    62,319       10,206,606  

ConocoPhillips

    44,188       4,305,237  

Devon Energy Corp.

    44,850       2,818,822  

EOG Resources Inc.

    7,138       793,888  

Exxon Mobil Corp.

    111,448       10,802,655  

Kinder Morgan Inc.

    69,935       1,258,131  

Marathon Oil Corp.

    89,956       2,230,909  

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

    10,829       712,007  

Ovintiv Inc.

    44,275       2,262,010  

PDC Energy Inc.

    8,240       541,285  

Phillips 66

    5,210       463,690  

Range Resources Corp.(b)

    29,074       961,477  

Texas Pacific Land Corp.

    1,691       3,101,040  

Valero Energy Corp.

    5,506       609,900  
   

 

 

 
             48,519,995  
Paper & Forest Products — 0.3%  

Louisiana-Pacific Corp.

    53,803       3,423,485  
   

 

 

 
Personal Products — 0.6%  

Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (The), Class A

    26,238       7,165,598  
   

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals — 4.7%  

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

    106,011       7,821,492  

Eli Lilly & Co.

    25,533       8,417,975  

Johnson & Johnson

    98,227       17,142,576  

Merck & Co. Inc.

    107,341       9,589,845  

Pfizer Inc.

    197,870       9,994,414  

Royalty Pharma PLC, Class A

    34,690       1,508,668  

Zoetis Inc.

    861       157,175  
   

 

 

 
      54,632,145  
Professional Services — 0.8%  

ASGN Inc.(b)

    8,630       895,449  

Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp.

    22,609       2,170,012  

CACI International Inc., Class A(b)

    2,837       857,597  

ManpowerGroup Inc.

    21,950       1,721,099  

Robert Half International Inc.

    45,393       3,592,402  
   

 

 

 
      9,236,559  
Real Estate Management & Development — 0.2%  

CBRE Group Inc., Class A(b)

    21,478       1,838,946  
   

 

 

 
Road & Rail — 0.3%  

Avis Budget Group Inc.(b)

    11,844       2,155,963  

Landstar System Inc.

    4,912       769,121  

Union Pacific Corp.

    3,289       747,590  
   

 

 

 
      3,672,674  
 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® U.S. Equity Factor ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 5.5%  

Advanced Micro Devices Inc.(b)

    17,510     $ 1,654,170  

Applied Materials Inc.

    33,996       3,602,896  

Broadcom Inc.

    13,780       7,378,914  

Enphase Energy Inc.(b)

    8,699       2,472,082  

Intel Corp.

    91,210       3,311,835  

KLA Corp.

    9,446       3,622,919  

Lam Research Corp.

    8,425       4,216,797  

Lattice Semiconductor Corp.(b)

    13,445       826,867  

Nvidia Corp.

    73,774       13,399,572  

Qorvo Inc.(b)

    23,154       2,409,637  

Qualcomm Inc.

    49,372       7,161,902  

Synaptics Inc.(b)

    24,174       3,504,021  

Teradyne Inc.

    22,337       2,253,580  

Texas Instruments Inc.

    45,031       8,055,596  
   

 

 

 
      63,870,788  
Software — 11.3%  

Adobe Inc.(b)

    14,763       6,054,602  

Aspen Technology Inc.(a)(b)

    8,027       1,638,230  

Atlassian Corp. PLC, Class A(b)

    33,936       7,103,483  

Bentley Systems Inc., Class B

    4,983       197,327  

Cadence Design Systems Inc.(b)

    29,687       5,524,157  

Crowdstrike Holdings Inc., Class A(b)

    14,944       2,743,718  

DocuSign Inc.(b)

    59,424       3,801,948  

Dynatrace Inc.(b)

    38,857       1,462,189  

Elastic NV(b)

    35,621       2,845,762  

Fair Isaac Corp.(b)

    8,394       3,878,280  

Fortinet Inc.(b)

    82,690       4,932,458  

HubSpot Inc.(b)

    3,998       1,231,384  

Intuit Inc.

    12,192       5,561,625  

Manhattan Associates Inc.(b)

    30,519       4,293,108  

Microsoft Corp.

    240,495       67,516,566  

Nutanix Inc., Class A(b)

    38,872       588,133  

Oracle Corp.

    66,931       5,209,909  

ServiceNow Inc.(b)

    2,712       1,211,342  

Synopsys Inc.(b)

    11,162       4,102,035  

UiPath Inc., Class A(b)

    26,734       490,034  

Workiva Inc.(b)

    27,608       1,808,324  
   

 

 

 
           132,194,614  
Specialty Retail — 2.6%  

AutoNation Inc.(b)

    30,257       3,592,716  

AutoZone Inc.(b)

    229       489,462  

Bath & Body Works Inc.

    61,043       2,169,468  

Best Buy Co. Inc.

    45,209       3,480,641  

Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc.

    38,469       3,600,314  

Home Depot Inc. (The)

    29,870       8,989,078  

Lowe’s Companies Inc.

    15,056       2,883,676  
Security   Shares     Value  
Specialty Retail (continued)  

Williams-Sonoma Inc.

    35,587     $ 5,139,474  
   

 

 

 
      30,344,829  
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 6.9%  

Apple Inc.

    466,740       75,849,917  

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.

    191,526       2,727,330  

HP Inc.

    36,310       1,212,391  

NetApp Inc.

    3,899       278,116  

Seagate Technology Holdings PLC

    4,453       356,151  
   

 

 

 
      80,423,905  
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods — 0.9%  

Crocs Inc.(b)

    35,987       2,578,109  

Deckers Outdoor Corp.(b)

    16,777       5,254,724  

Nike Inc., Class B

    18,490       2,124,871  

On Holding AG(b)

    51,800       1,127,686  
   

 

 

 
      11,085,390  
Tobacco — 0.7%  

Altria Group Inc.

    16,793       736,541  

Philip Morris International Inc.

    75,870       7,370,770  
   

 

 

 
      8,107,311  
Water Utilities — 0.3%  

American Water Works Co. Inc.

    18,886       2,935,640  
   

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments — 99.7%
(Cost: $1,122,301,187)

 

    1,168,212,725  
   

 

 

 

Short-Term Securities

   

Money Market Funds — 1.2%

   

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares, 1.93%(c)(d)(e)

    11,855,801       11,854,615  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 1.81%(c)(d)

    2,280,000       2,280,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Securities — 1.2%
(Cost: $14,133,730)

 

    14,134,615  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities — 100.9%
(Cost: $1,136,434,917)

 

    1,182,347,340  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.9)%

 

    (10,371,735
   

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

 

  $   1,171,975,605  
   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

All or a portion of this security is on loan.

(b) 

Non-income producing security.

(c) 

Affiliate of the Fund.

(d) 

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

(e) 

All or a portion of this security was purchased with the cash collateral from loaned securities.

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® U.S. Equity Factor ETF

 

Affiliates

Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended July 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

                   
Affiliated Issuer    Value at
07/31/21
    Purchases
at Cost
    Proceeds
from Sale
    Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Value at
07/31/22
    Shares
Held at
07/31/22
    Income    

Capital

Gain
Distributions
from
Underlying
Funds

 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares

   $ 124,150     $ 11,736,398 (a)    $     $ (6,818   $ 885     $ 11,854,615       11,855,801     $ 44,250 (b)    $  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares

     2,488,000             (208,000 )(a)                  2,280,000       2,280,000       11,727        

BlackRock Inc.

           2,759,866       (83,229     532       9,589       2,686,758       4,015       18,759        
        

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 
         $ (6,286   $ 10,474     $ 16,821,373       $ 74,736     $  
        

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Represents net amount purchased (sold).

 
  (b) 

All or a portion represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End

Futures Contracts

 

         
Description    Number of
Contracts
     Expiration
Date
     Notional
Amount
(000)
     Value/
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Long Contracts

           

S&P 500 E-Mini Index

     12        09/16/22      $ 2,480      $ 172,785  

S&P Mid 400 E-Mini Index

     4        09/16/22        1,006        76,168  
           

 

 

 
            $ 248,953  
           

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments Categorized by Risk Exposure

As of period end, the fair values of derivative financial instruments located in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

 

      Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
     Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Interest
Rate
Contracts
     Other
Contracts
     Total  

Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments

                    

Futures contracts

                    

Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(a)

   $      $      $ 248,953      $      $      $      $ 248,953  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, only current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables and the net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in accumulated earnings (loss).

 

For the period ended July 31, 2022, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:

 

      Commodity
Contracts
     Credit
Contracts
     Equity
Contracts
     Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Interest
Rate
Contracts
     Other
Contracts
     Total  

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from

                    

Futures contracts

   $      $      $ (173,600    $      $      $      $ (173,600
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on                                     

Futures contracts

   $      $      $ 191,667      $      $      $      $ 191,667  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments

 

Futures contracts

        

Average notional value of contracts — long

   $ 2,602,255  

For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments  (continued)

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® U.S. Equity Factor ETF

 

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.

 

      Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Investments

                 

Assets

                 

Common Stocks

   $ 1,168,212,725        $        $        $ 1,168,212,725  

Money Market Funds

     14,134,615                            14,134,615  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
   $ 1,182,347,340        $         —        $         —        $ 1,182,347,340  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments(a)

                 

Assets

                 

Futures Contracts

   $ 248,953        $        $        $ 248,953  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Derivative financial instruments are futures contracts. Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities

July 31, 2022

 

     iShares
International Equity
Factor ETF
    iShares
MSCI Global
Multifactor
ETF
    iShares
MSCI Intl
Small-Cap
Multifactor
ETF
    iShares
MSCI USA
Mid-Cap
Multifactor
ETF
 

ASSETS

       

Investments, at value — unaffiliated(a)(b)

  $ 819,994,612     $ 118,879,806     $ 224,280,483     $ 8,987,888  

Investments, at value — affiliated(c)

    5,729,608       724,925       4,098,368       167,096  

Cash

    8,532       11,602       6,961       6,157  

Foreign currency, at value(d)

    1,029,591       263,483       793,919        

Cash pledged for futures contracts

          34,000              

Foreign currency collateral pledged for futures contracts(e)

    334,123             129,693        

Receivables:

       

Investments sold

                779       14  

Securities lending income — affiliated

    1,714       107       1,314       25  

Variation margin on futures contracts

    70,317       8,458       24,752        

Dividends — unaffiliated

    1,350,054       259,216       356,668       4,806  

Dividends — affiliated

    263       236       79       12  

Tax reclaims

    1,878,429       28,464       202,823        
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

    830,397,243       120,210,297       229,895,839       9,165,998  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

       

Collateral on securities loaned, at value

    5,550,355       534,929       3,999,458       157,106  

Deferred foreign capital gain tax

          48,596              

Payables:

       

Investments purchased

          1,226       235,439        

Investment advisory fees

    100,359       33,835       72,306       1,790  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

    5,650,714       618,586       4,307,203       158,896  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

  $ 824,746,529     $ 119,591,711     $ 225,588,636     $ 9,007,102  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF

       

Paid-in capital

  $ 1,013,962,121     $ 124,171,613     $ 233,972,019     $ 9,707,429  

Accumulated loss

    (189,215,592     (4,579,902     (8,383,383     (700,327
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

  $ 824,746,529     $ 119,591,711     $ 225,588,636     $ 9,007,102  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE

       

Shares outstanding

    33,500,000       3,600,000       7,300,000       250,000  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value

  $ 24.62     $ 33.22     $ 30.90     $ 36.03  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares authorized

    Unlimited       Unlimited       Unlimited       Unlimited  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Par value

    None       None       None       None  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(a) Investments, at cost — unaffiliated

  $ 852,759,572     $ 117,528,318     $ 227,294,590     $ 9,606,342  

(b) Securities loaned, at value

  $ 5,134,680     $ 509,451     $ 3,875,358     $ 159,204  

(c)  Investments, at cost — affiliated

  $ 5,729,478     $ 724,897     $ 4,097,917     $ 167,096  

(d) Foreign currency, at cost

  $ 1,010,982     $ 264,200     $ 787,187     $  

(e) Foreign currency collateral pledged, at cost

  $ 346,197     $     $ 133,017     $  

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities  (continued)

July 31, 2022

 

     iShares
MSCI USA
Small-Cap
Multifactor ETF
     iShares
U.S. Equity
Factor ETF
 

ASSETS

    

Investments, at value — unaffiliated(a)(b)

  $ 981,032,196      $ 1,165,525,967  

Investments, at value — affiliated(c)

    62,706,591        16,821,373  

Cash

           38,912  

Cash pledged for futures contracts

    115,000        174,000  

Receivables:

    

Securities lending income — affiliated

    45,981        21,293  

Variation margin on futures contracts

    22,425        45,232  

Capital shares sold

    163,709        15,263  

Dividends — unaffiliated

    311,188        1,263,928  

Dividends — affiliated

    11,848        4,003  

Unrealized appreciation on OTC swaps

    547,229         
 

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

    1,044,956,167        1,183,909,971  
 

 

 

    

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

    

Bank overdraft

    52,759         

Collateral on securities loaned, at value

    54,209,036        11,860,548  

Payables:

    

Investment advisory fees

    235,262        73,818  
 

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

    54,497,057        11,934,366  
 

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

  $ 990,459,110      $ 1,171,975,605  
 

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF

    

Paid-in capital

  $ 947,357,850      $ 1,215,484,924  

Accumulated earnings (loss)

    43,101,260        (43,509,319
 

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

  $ 990,459,110      $ 1,171,975,605  
 

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE

    

Shares outstanding

    19,150,000        28,250,000  
 

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value

  $ 51.72      $ 41.49  
 

 

 

    

 

 

 

Shares authorized

    Unlimited        Unlimited  
 

 

 

    

 

 

 

Par value

    None        None  
 

 

 

    

 

 

 

(a) Investments, at cost — unaffiliated

  $ 909,537,076      $ 1,119,624,018  

(b) Securities loaned, at value

  $ 53,289,523      $ 11,594,435  

(c)  Investments, at cost — affiliated

  $ 62,697,278      $ 16,810,899  

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Statements of Operations

Year Ended July 31, 2022

 

     iShares
International
Equity Factor
ETF
    iShares
MSCI Global
Multifactor
ETF
    iShares
MSCI Intl
Small-Cap
Multifactor
ETF
    iShares
MSCI USA
Mid-Cap
Multifactor
ETF
 

INVESTMENT INCOME

       

Dividends — unaffiliated

  $ 36,104,420     $ 3,639,937     $ 7,974,065     $ 124,526  

Dividends — affiliated

    6,848       740       1,178       26  

Securities lending income — affiliated — net

    173,795       10,220       37,045       136  

Foreign taxes withheld

    (2,904,864     (229,854     (682,838      

Foreign withholding tax claims

    14,753                    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment income

    33,394,952       3,421,043       7,329,450       124,688  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EXPENSES

       

Investment advisory fees

    2,220,435       462,605       824,301       17,428  

Commitment fees

          1,152              

Professional fees

    1,693       217       217        

Interest expense

          575              
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

    2,222,128       464,549       824,518       17,428  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

    31,172,824       2,956,494       6,504,932       107,260  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

       

Net realized gain (loss) from:

       

Investments — unaffiliated(a)

    15,265,345       (1,576,409     2,242,328       (109,254

Investments — affiliated

    (876     (370     (1,045     (33

In-kind redemptions — unaffiliated(b)

    1,143,682       6,155,368       6,889,702       854,955  

Futures contracts

    (190,661     (37,464     (90,700      

Foreign currency transactions

    (686,578     (32,576     (201,188      
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    15,530,912       4,508,549       8,839,097       745,668  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

       

Investments — unaffiliated(c)

    (176,927,448     (22,559,668     (44,226,809     (1,280,657

Investments — affiliated

    134       (51     (138      

Futures contracts

    209,486       41,197       62,371        

Foreign currency translations

    (141,315     (3,235     (8,197      
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    (176,859,143     (22,521,757     (44,172,773     (1,280,657
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized loss

    (161,328,231     (18,013,208     (35,333,676     (534,989
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

  $ (130,155,407   $ (15,056,714   $ (28,828,744   $ (427,729
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(a) Net of foreign capital gain tax and capital gain tax refund, if applicable

  $     $ (98,708   $ 305     $  

(b) See Note 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

       

(c)  Net of reduction in deferred foreign capital gain tax of

  $     $ 71,901     $     $  

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Statements of Operations  (continued)

Year Ended July 31, 2022

 

     iShares
MSCI USA
Small-Cap
Multifactor ETF
    iShares
U.S. Equity
Factor ETF
 

INVESTMENT INCOME

   

Dividends — unaffiliated

  $ 13,577,698     $ 19,638,745  

Dividends — affiliated

    28,095       31,178  

Securities lending income — affiliated — net

    127,266       43,558  

Foreign taxes withheld

    (3,152     (2,587
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment income

    13,729,907       19,710,894  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

EXPENSES

   

Investment advisory fees

    3,080,500       1,910,731  

Professional fees

    217       217  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

    3,080,717       1,910,948  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

    10,649,190       17,799,946  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

   

Net realized gain (loss) from:

   

Investments — unaffiliated

    12,192,404       (28,722,652

Investments — affiliated

    (26,090     (6,975

In-kind redemptions — unaffiliated(a)

    87,582,245       177,591,168  

In-kind redemptions — affiliated(a)

          689  

Futures contracts

    (739,303     (173,600

Swaps

    960,407        
 

 

 

   

 

 

 
    99,969,663       148,688,630  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

   

Investments — unaffiliated

    (161,733,250     (204,925,934

Investments — affiliated

    (1,478     10,474  

Futures contracts

    164,954       191,667  

Swaps

    471,776        
 

 

 

   

 

 

 
    (161,097,998     (204,723,793
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized loss

    (61,128,335     (56,035,163
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

  $ (50,479,145   $ (38,235,217
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

See Note 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

    iShares
International Equity Factor ETF
          iShares
MSCI Global Multifactor ETF
 
     Year Ended
07/31/22
    Year Ended
07/31/21
           Year Ended
07/31/22
    Year Ended
07/31/21
 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS

         

OPERATIONS

         

Net investment income

  $ 31,172,824     $ 26,269,749       $ 2,956,494     $ 1,935,087  

Net realized gain

    15,530,912       52,637,996         4,508,549       8,942,210  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (176,859,143     158,185,152         (22,521,757     15,360,776  
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (130,155,407     237,092,897         (15,056,714     26,238,073  
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS(a)

         

Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders

    (44,913,686     (28,041,263       (2,712,880     (1,828,740
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

         

Net increase (decrease) in net assets derived from capital share transactions

    102,005,132       (221,453,861       3,898,080       (5,569,014
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

         

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

    (73,063,961     (12,402,227       (13,871,514     18,840,319  

Beginning of year

    897,810,490       910,212,717         133,463,225       114,622,906  
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of year

  $ 824,746,529     $ 897,810,490       $ 119,591,711     $ 133,463,225  
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets  (continued)

 

    iShares
MSCI Intl Small-Cap Multifactor ETF
          iShares
MSCI USA Mid-Cap Multifactor ETF
 
     Year Ended
07/31/22
    Year Ended
07/31/21
           Year Ended
07/31/22
    Year Ended
07/31/21
 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS

         

OPERATIONS

         

Net investment income

  $ 6,504,932     $ 3,663,763       $ 107,260     $ 37,016  

Net realized gain

    8,839,097       6,686,176         745,668       578,079  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (44,172,773     36,389,516         (1,280,657     518,343  
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (28,828,744     46,739,455         (427,729     1,133,438  
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS(a)

         

Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders

    (9,265,089     (4,357,227       (90,419     (35,421
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

         

Net increase in net assets derived from capital share transactions

    68,863,364       30,163,833         3,901,815       1,845,390  
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

         

Total increase in net assets

    30,769,531       72,546,061         3,383,667       2,943,407  

Beginning of year

    194,819,105       122,273,044         5,623,435       2,680,028  
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of year

  $ 225,588,636     $ 194,819,105       $ 9,007,102     $ 5,623,435  
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets  (continued)

 

    iShares
MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor ETF
          iShares
U.S. Equity Factor ETF
 
     Year Ended
07/31/22
    Year Ended
07/31/21
           Year Ended
07/31/22
    Year Ended
07/31/21
 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS

         

OPERATIONS

         

Net investment income

  $ 10,649,190     $ 6,701,924       $ 17,799,946     $ 11,104,819  

Net realized gain

    99,969,663       56,429,952         148,688,630       75,403,464  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (161,097,998     214,602,815         (204,723,793     190,471,099  
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (50,479,145     277,734,691         (38,235,217     276,979,382  
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS(a)

         

Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders

    (12,443,279     (8,908,479       (16,912,315     (10,121,156
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

         

Net increase (decrease) in net assets derived from capital share transactions

    36,940,830       207,504,975         131,646,806       (3,635,649
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

         

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

    (25,981,594     476,331,187         76,499,274       263,222,577  

Beginning of year

    1,016,440,704       540,109,517         1,095,476,331       832,253,754  
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of year

  $ 990,459,110     $ 1,016,440,704       $ 1,171,975,605     $ 1,095,476,331  
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

    iShares International Equity Factor ETF  
     Year Ended
07/31/22
    Year Ended
07/31/21
    Year Ended
07/31/20
    Year Ended
07/31/19
    Year Ended
07/31/18
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 30.13     $ 23.89     $ 25.68     $ 28.29     $ 27.06  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

    0.98       0.79       0.60       0.86       0.83  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(b)

    (5.09     6.35       (1.61     (2.66     1.28  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (4.11     7.14       (1.01     (1.80     2.11  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions from net investment income(c)

    (1.40     (0.90     (0.78     (0.81     (0.88
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 24.62     $ 30.13     $ 23.89     $ 25.68     $ 28.29  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return(d)

         

Based on net asset value

    (13.97 )%      29.97     (4.03 )%      (6.26 )%      7.84
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets(e)

         

Total expenses

    0.25     0.30     0.30     0.30     0.30
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived

    0.25     0.30     0.30     0.30     0.30
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses excluding professional fees for foreign withholding tax claims

    0.25     N/A       N/A       0.30     N/A  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

    3.54     2.89     2.44     3.31     2.88
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

         

Net assets, end of year (000)

  $ 824,747     $ 897,810     $ 910,213     $ 1,271,005     $ 981,627  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    113     45     40     44     39
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

(b) 

The amounts reported for a share outstanding may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses in securities for the fiscal period due to the timing of capital share transactions in relation to the fluctuating market values of the Fund’s underlying securities.

(c) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

(d) 

Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

(e) 

Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

(f) 

Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights  (continued)

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

    iShares MSCI Global Multifactor ETF  
     Year Ended
07/31/22
    Year Ended
07/31/21
    Year Ended
07/31/20
    Year Ended
07/31/19
    Year Ended
07/31/18
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 38.13     $ 29.39     $ 29.23     $ 30.57     $ 27.77  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

    0.81       0.66       0.57       0.66       0.62  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(b)

    (4.99     8.73       0.28       (1.36     2.74  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (4.18     9.39       0.85       (0.70     3.36  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions from net investment income(c)

    (0.73     (0.65     (0.69     (0.64     (0.56
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 33.22     $ 38.13     $ 29.39     $ 29.23     $ 30.57  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return(d)

         

Based on net asset value

    (11.08 )%      32.16     2.90     (2.10 )%      12.14
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets(e)

         

Total expenses

    0.35     0.35     0.35     0.35     0.35
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived

    0.35     0.35     0.35     0.35     0.35
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

    2.24     1.92     2.00     2.30     2.05
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

         

Net assets, end of year (000)

  $ 119,592     $ 133,463     $ 114,623     $ 112,537     $ 67,250  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    51     48     43     43     46
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

(b) 

The amounts reported for a share outstanding may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses in securities for the fiscal period due to the timing of capital share transactions in relation to the fluctuating market values of the Fund’s underlying securities.

(c) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

(d) 

Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

(e) 

Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

(f) 

Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights  (continued)

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

    iShares MSCI Intl Small-Cap Multifactor ETF  
     Year Ended
07/31/22
    Year Ended
07/31/21
    Year Ended
07/31/20
    Year Ended
07/31/19
    Year Ended
07/31/18
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 37.47     $ 28.44     $ 28.88     $ 31.73     $ 29.27  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

    1.08       0.78       0.68       0.77       0.65  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(b)

    (6.15     9.15       (0.32     (2.97     2.49  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (5.07     9.93       0.36       (2.20     3.14  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions from net investment income(c)

    (1.50     (0.90     (0.80     (0.65     (0.68
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 30.90     $ 37.47     $ 28.44     $ 28.88     $ 31.73  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return(d)

         

Based on net asset value

    (13.81 )%      35.22     1.16     (6.80 )%      10.75
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets(e)

         

Total expenses

    0.40     0.40     0.40     0.40     0.40
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

    3.16     2.31     2.44     2.67     2.03
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

         

Net assets, end of year (000)

  $ 225,589     $ 194,819     $ 122,273     $ 77,964     $ 44,417  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    52     47     47     45     44
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

(b) 

The amounts reported for a share outstanding may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses in securities for the fiscal period due to the timing of capital share transactions in relation to the fluctuating market values of the Fund’s underlying securities.

(c) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

(d) 

Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

(e) 

Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

(f) 

Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights  (continued)

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

    iShares MSCI USA Mid-Cap Multifactor ETF  
     
Year Ended
07/31/22
 
 
   
Year Ended
07/31/21
 
 
   
Year Ended
07/31/20
 
 
   

Period From
06/04/19

to 07/31/19

 
(a)  

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 37.49     $ 26.80     $ 27.21     $ 25.57  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income(b)

    0.58       0.34       0.39       0.07  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(c)

    (1.56     10.68       (0.36     1.57  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (0.98     11.02       0.03       1.64  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions from net investment income(d)

    (0.48     (0.33     (0.44      
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 36.03     $ 37.49     $ 26.80     $ 27.21  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return(e)

       

Based on net asset value

    (2.69 )%      41.42     0.23     6.41 %(f) 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets(g)

       

Total expenses

    0.25     0.25     0.25     0.25 %(h) 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

    1.54     1.04     1.52     1.66 %(h) 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

       

Net assets, end of period (000)

  $ 9,007     $ 5,623     $ 2,680     $ 2,721  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate(i)

    56     49     45     1 %(f)  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Commencement of operations.

(b) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

(c) 

The amount reported for a share outstanding may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses in securities for the fiscal period due to the timing of capital share transactions in relation to the fluctuating market values of the Fund’s underlying securities.

(d) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

(e) 

Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

(f) 

Not annualized.

(g) 

Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

(h) 

Annualized.

(i) 

Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights  (continued)

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

    iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor ETF  
     Year Ended
07/31/22
    Year Ended
07/31/21
    Year Ended
07/31/20
    Year Ended
07/31/19
    Year Ended
07/31/18
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 54.65     $ 37.38     $ 40.96     $ 42.97     $ 36.56  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

    0.56       0.42       0.49       0.53       0.43  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(b)

    (2.84     17.43       (3.53     (2.04     6.38  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (2.28     17.85       (3.04     (1.51     6.81  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions from net investment income(c)

    (0.65     (0.58     (0.54     (0.50     (0.40
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 51.72     $ 54.65     $ 37.38     $ 40.96     $ 42.97  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return(d)

         

Based on net asset value

    (4.23 )%      48.13     (7.39 )%      (3.45 )%      18.73
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets(e)

         

Total expenses

    0.30     0.30     0.30     0.30     0.30
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived

    0.30     0.30     0.30     0.30     0.30
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

    1.04     0.87     1.31     1.31     1.07
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

         

Net assets, end of year (000)

  $ 990,459     $ 1,016,441     $ 540,110     $ 258,075     $ 161,132  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    46     46     48     45     46
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

(b) 

The amounts reported for a share outstanding may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses in securities for the fiscal period due to the timing of capital share transactions in relation to the fluctuating market values of the Fund’s underlying securities.

(c) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

(d) 

Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

(e) 

Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

(f) 

Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

    iShares U.S. Equity Factor ETF  
     Year Ended
07/31/22
    Year Ended
07/31/21
    Year Ended
07/31/20
    Year Ended
07/31/19
    Year Ended
07/31/18
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 43.64     $ 32.57     $ 32.13     $ 33.01     $ 29.24  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

    0.65       0.46       0.57       0.58       0.55  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(b)

    (2.19     11.03       0.50       (0.55     3.76  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (1.54     11.49       1.07       0.03       4.31  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions from net investment income(c)

    (0.61     (0.42     (0.63     (0.91     (0.54
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 41.49     $ 43.64     $ 32.57     $ 32.13     $ 33.01  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return(d)

         

Based on net asset value

    (3.58 )%      35.53     3.50     0.38     14.87
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets(e)

         

Total expenses

    0.16     0.20     0.20     0.20     0.20
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived

    0.16     0.20     0.20     0.20     0.20
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

    1.50     1.20     1.79     1.84     1.73
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

         

Net assets, end of year (000)

  $ 1,171,976     $ 1,095,476     $ 832,254     $ 1,049,184     $ 1,117,224  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    95     43     42     45     46
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

(b) 

The amounts reported for a share outstanding may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses in securities for the fiscal period due to the timing of capital share transactions in relation to the fluctuating market values of the Fund’s underlying securities.

(c) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

(d) 

Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

(e) 

Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

(f) 

Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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1.

ORGANIZATION

iShares Trust (the “Trust”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and is authorized to have multiple series or portfolios.

These financial statements relate only to the following funds (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”):

 

iShares ETF  

Diversification   

Classification   

International Equity Factor(a)

  Diversified   

MSCI Global Multifactor

  Diversified   

MSCI Intl Small-Cap Multifactor

  Diversified   

MSCI USA Mid-Cap Multifactor

  Diversified(b)

MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor

  Diversified   

U.S. Equity Factor(c)

  Diversified   

 

  (a) 

Formerly the iShares MSCI International Multifactor ETF

 
  (b) 

The Fund’s classification changed from non-diversified to diversified during the reporting period.

 
  (c) 

Formerly the iShares MSCI USA Multifactor ETF

 

 

2.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), which may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Each Fund is considered an investment company under U.S. GAAP and follows the accounting and reporting guidance applicable to investment companies. Below is a summary of significant accounting policies:

Investment Transactions and Income Recognition: For financial reporting purposes, investment transactions are recorded on the dates the transactions are executed. Realized gains and losses on investment transactions are determined using the specific identification method. Dividend income and capital gain distributions, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date at fair value. Dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed are subsequently recorded when the Funds are informed of the ex-dividend date. Under the applicable foreign tax laws, a withholding tax at various rates may be imposed on capital gains, dividends and interest. Upon notification from issuers or as estimated by management, a portion of the dividend income received from a real estate investment trust may be redesignated as a reduction of cost of the related investment and/or realized gain.

Foreign Currency Translation: Each Fund’s books and records are maintained in U.S. dollars. Securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars using prevailing market rates as quoted by one or more data service providers. Purchases and sales of investments are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Generally, when the U.S. dollar rises in value against a foreign currency, the investments denominated in that currency will lose value; the opposite effect occurs if the U.S. dollar falls in relative value.

Each Fund does not isolate the effect of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates from the effect of fluctuations in the market prices of investments for financial reporting purposes. Accordingly, the effects of changes in exchange rates on investments are not segregated in the Statements of Operations from the effects of changes in market prices of those investments, but are included as a component of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investments. Each Fund reports realized currency gains (losses) on foreign currency related transactions as components of net realized gain (loss) for financial reporting purposes, whereas such components are generally treated as ordinary income for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

Foreign Taxes: The Funds may be subject to foreign taxes (a portion of which may be reclaimable) on income, stock dividends, capital gains on investments, or certain foreign currency transactions. All foreign taxes are recorded in accordance with the applicable foreign tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign jurisdictions in which each Fund invests. These foreign taxes, if any, are paid by each Fund and are reflected in its Statements of Operations as follows: foreign taxes withheld at source are presented as a reduction of income, foreign taxes on securities lending income are presented as a reduction of securities lending income, foreign taxes on stock dividends are presented as “Other foreign taxes”, and foreign taxes on capital gains from sales of investments and foreign taxes on foreign currency transactions are included in their respective net realized gain (loss) categories. Foreign taxes payable or deferred as of July 31, 2022, if any, are disclosed in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

The Funds file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. The Funds may record a reclaim receivable based on collectability, which includes factors such as the jurisdiction’s applicable laws, payment history and market convention. The Statements of Operations includes tax reclaims recorded as well as professional and other fees, if any, associated with recovery of foreign withholding taxes.

Collateralization: If required by an exchange or counterparty agreement, the Funds may be required to deliver/deposit cash and/or securities to/with an exchange, or broker-dealer or custodian as collateral for certain investments.

In-kind Redemptions: For financial reporting purposes, in-kind redemptions are treated as sales of securities resulting in realized capital gains or losses to the Funds. Because such gains or losses are not taxable to the Funds and are not distributed to existing Fund shareholders, the gains or losses are reclassified from accumulated net realized gain (loss) to paid-in capital at the end of the Funds’ tax year. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or net asset value (“NAV”) per share.

 

 

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Distributions: Dividends and distributions paid by each Fund are recorded on the ex-dividend dates. Distributions are determined on a tax basis and may differ from net investment income and net realized capital gains for financial reporting purposes. Dividends and distributions are paid in U.S. dollars and cannot be automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Funds. The character and timing of distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP.

Indemnifications: In the normal course of business, each Fund enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations that provide general indemnification. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown because it involves future potential claims against the Funds, which cannot be predicted with any certainty.

 

3.

INVESTMENT VALUATION AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Investment Valuation Policies: Each Fund’s investments are valued at fair value (also referred to as “market value” within the financial statements) each day that the Fund’s listing exchange is open and, for financial reporting purposes, as of the report date. U.S. GAAP defines fair value as the price a fund would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Each Fund determines the fair values of its financial instruments using various independent dealers or pricing services under policies approved by the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board”). If a security’s market price is not readily available or does not otherwise accurately represent the fair value of the security, the security will be valued in accordance with a policy approved by the Board as reflecting fair value. The BlackRock Global Valuation Methodologies Committee (the “Global Valuation Committee”) is the committee formed by management to develop global pricing policies and procedures and to oversee the pricing function for all financial instruments.

Fair Value Inputs and Methodologies: The following methods and inputs are used to establish the fair value of each Fund’s assets and liabilities:

 

   

Equity investments traded on a recognized securities exchange are valued at that day’s official closing price, as applicable, on the exchange where the stock is primarily traded. Equity investments traded on a recognized exchange for which there were no sales on that day are valued at the last traded price.

 

   

Investments in open-end U.S. mutual funds (including money market funds) are valued at that day’s published NAV.

 

   

Futures contracts are valued based on that day’s last reported settlement or trade price on the exchange where the contract is traded.

 

   

Swap agreements are valued utilizing quotes received daily by independent pricing services or through brokers, which are derived using daily swap curves and models that incorporate a number of market data factors, such as discounted cash flows, trades and values of the underlying reference instruments.

Generally, trading in foreign instruments is substantially completed each day at various times prior to the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). Each business day, the Funds use current market factors supplied by independent pricing services to value certain foreign instruments (“Systematic Fair Value Price”). The Systematic Fair Value Price is designed to value such foreign securities at fair value as of the close of trading on the NYSE, which follows the close of the local markets.

If events (e.g., market volatility, company announcement or a natural disaster) occur that are expected to materially affect the value of such investment, or in the event that application of these methods of valuation results in a price for an investment that is deemed not to be representative of the market value of such investment, or if a price is not available, the investment will be valued by the Global Valuation Committee, in accordance with a policy approved by the Board as reflecting fair value (“Fair Valued Investments”). The fair valuation approaches that may be used by the Global Valuation Committee include market approach, income approach and cost approach. Valuation techniques such as discounted cash flow, use of market comparables and matrix pricing are types of valuation approaches and are typically used in determining fair value. When determining the price for Fair Valued Investments, the Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate, seeks to determine the price that each Fund might reasonably expect to receive or pay from the current sale or purchase of that asset or liability in an arm’s-length transaction. Fair value determinations shall be based upon all available factors that the Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate, deems relevant and consistent with the principles of fair value measurement. The pricing of all Fair Valued Investments is subsequently reported to the Board or a committee thereof on a quarterly basis.

Fair value pricing could result in a difference between the prices used to calculate a fund’s NAV and the prices used by the fund’s underlying index, which in turn could result in a difference between the fund’s performance and the performance of the fund’s underlying index.

Fair Value Hierarchy: Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. These inputs to valuation techniques are categorized into a fair value hierarchy consisting of three broad levels for financial reporting purposes as follows:

 

   

Level 1 — Unadjusted price quotations in active markets/exchanges for identical assets or liabilities that each Fund has the ability to access;

 

   

Level 2 — Other observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market-corroborated inputs); and

 

   

Level 3 — Unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available, (including the Global Valuation Committee’s assumptions used in determining the fair value of financial instruments).

The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the fair value hierarchy classification is

 

 

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determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Investments classified within Level 3 have significant unobservable inputs used by the Global Valuation Committee in determining the price for Fair Valued Investments. Level 3 investments include equity or debt issued by privately held companies or funds that may not have a secondary market and/or may have a limited number of investors. The categorization of a value determined for financial instruments is based on the pricing transparency of the financial instruments and is not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities.

 

4.

SECURITIES AND OTHER INVESTMENTS

Securities Lending: Each Fund may lend its securities to approved borrowers, such as brokers, dealers and other financial institutions. The borrower pledges and maintains with the Fund collateral consisting of cash, an irrevocable letter of credit issued by an approved bank, or securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government. The initial collateral received by each Fund is required to have a value of at least 102% of the current market value of the loaned securities for securities traded on U.S. exchanges and a value of at least 105% for all other securities. The collateral is maintained thereafter at a value equal to at least 100% of the current value of the securities on loan. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of each business day of the Fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Fund or excess collateral is returned by the Fund, on the next business day. During the term of the loan, each Fund is entitled to all distributions made on or in respect of the loaned securities but does not receive interest income on securities received as collateral. Loans of securities are terminable at any time and the borrower, after notice, is required to return borrowed securities within the standard time period for settlement of securities transactions.

As of period end, any securities on loan were collateralized by cash and/or U.S. Government obligations. Cash collateral invested in money market funds managed by BlackRock Fund Advisors (“BFA”), the Funds’ investment adviser, or its affiliates is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments. Any non-cash collateral received cannot be sold, re-invested or pledged by the Fund, except in the event of borrower default. The securities on loan, if any, are also disclosed in each Fund’s Schedule of Investments. The market value of any securities on loan and the value of any related cash collateral are disclosed in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Securities lending transactions are entered into by the Funds under Master Securities Lending Agreements (each, an “MSLA”) which provide the right, in the event of default (including bankruptcy or insolvency) for the non-defaulting party to liquidate the collateral and calculate a net exposure to the defaulting party or request additional collateral. In the event that a borrower defaults, the Funds, as lender, would offset the market value of the collateral received against the market value of the securities loaned. When the value of the collateral is greater than that of the market value of the securities loaned, the lender is left with a net amount payable to the defaulting party. However, bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against such a right of offset in the event of an MSLA counterparty’s bankruptcy or insolvency. Under the MSLA, absent an event of default, the borrower can resell or re-pledge the loaned securities, and the Funds can reinvest cash collateral received in connection with loaned securities. Upon an event of default, the parties’ obligations to return the securities or collateral to the other party are extinguished, and the parties can resell or re-pledge the loaned securities or the collateral received in connection with the loaned securities in order to satisfy the defaulting party’s net payment obligation for all transactions under the MSLA. The defaulting party remains liable for any deficiency.

As of period end, the following table is a summary of the securities on loan by counterparty which are subject to offset under an MSLA:

 

iShares ETF and Counterparty   Securities
Loaned at Value
    

Cash Collateral

Received(a)

   

Non-Cash Collateral

Received, at Fair Value(a)

     Net
Amount
 

International Equity Factor

         

BNP Paribas SA

  $ 31,905      $ (31,905   $      $  

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.

    57,585        (57,585             

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC

    5,037,854        (5,037,854             

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC

    7,336        (7,336             
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
  $ 5,134,680      $ (5,134,680   $      $  
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

MSCI Global Multifactor

         

BofA Securities, Inc.

  $ 222,696      $ (222,696   $      $  

UBS Securities LLC

    286,755        (286,755             
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
  $ 509,451      $ (509,451   $      $  
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

MSCI Intl Small-Cap Multifactor

         

BofA Securities, Inc.

  $ 2,404,550      $ (2,404,550   $      $  

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.

    1,110,574        (1,110,574             

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC

    212,063        (212,063             

SG Americas Securities LLC

    1,575        (1,575             

State Street Bank & Trust Co.

    146,596        (146,596             
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
  $ 3,875,358      $ (3,875,358   $      $  
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

MSCI USA Mid-Cap Multifactor

         

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC

  $ 159,204      $ (157,096   $      $ 2,108 (b) 
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

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iShares ETF and Counterparty   Securities
Loaned at Value
    

Cash Collateral

Received(a)

   

Non-Cash Collateral

Received, at Fair Value(a)

     Net
Amount
 

MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor

         

Barclays Bank PLC

  $ 5,568,219      $ (5,437,840   $      $ 130,379 (b) 

BNP Paribas Prime Brokerage International Ltd.

    1,676,668        (1,676,668             

BofA Securities, Inc.

    4,553,225        (4,553,225             

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.

    4,113,170        (4,113,170             

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC

    52,821        (52,821             

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC

    13,606,131        (13,606,131             

HSBC Bank PLC

    2,907,091        (2,907,091             

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC

    11,739,454        (11,739,454             

Jefferies LLC

    2,382,207        (2,382,207             

National Financial Services LLC

    2,897,986        (2,897,986             

Scotia Capital (USA), Inc.

    989,555        (984,293            5,262 (b)  

SG Americas Securities LLC

    7,800        (7,800             

Toronto-Dominion Bank

    1,534,584        (1,534,584             

UBS Securities LLC

    1,254,361        (1,254,361             

Wells Fargo Securities LLC

    6,251        (6,251             
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
  $ 53,289,523      $ (53,153,882   $      $ 135,641  
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

U.S. Equity Factor

         

Barclays Bank PLC

  $ 1,432,519      $ (1,432,519   $      $  

BNP Paribas SA

    1,584,610        (1,584,610             

BofA Securities, Inc.

    2,938,253        (2,938,253             

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.

    754,897        (754,897             

HSBC Bank PLC

    2,763        (2,763             

ING Financial Markets LLC

    224,341        (224,341             

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC

    930,097        (930,097             

Jefferies LLC

    405,109        (405,109             

Scotia Capital (USA), Inc.

    980,857        (980,857             

SG Americas Securities LLC

    625,226        (625,226             

Toronto-Dominion Bank

    120,913        (120,913             

UBS Securities LLC

    1,572,733        (1,572,733             

Wells Fargo Securities LLC

    22,117        (22,117             
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
  $ 11,594,435      $ (11,594,435   $      $  
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Collateral received in excess of the market value of securities on loan is not presented in this table. The total cash collateral received by each Fund is disclosed in the Fund’s statement of assets and liabilities.

 
  (b) 

The market value of the loaned securities is determined as of July 31, 2022. Additional collateral is delivered to the Fund on the next business day in accordance with the MSLA. The net amount would be subject to the borrower default indemnity in the event of default by a counterparty.

 

The risks of securities lending include the risk that the borrower may not provide additional collateral when required or may not return the securities when due. To mitigate these risks, each Fund benefits from a borrower default indemnity provided by BlackRock, Inc. (“BlackRock”). BlackRock’s indemnity allows for full replacement of the securities loaned to the extent the collateral received does not cover the value of the securities loaned in the event of borrower default. Each Fund could incur a loss if the value of an investment purchased with cash collateral falls below the market value of the loaned securities or if the value of an investment purchased with cash collateral falls below the value of the original cash collateral received. Such losses are borne entirely by each Fund.

 

5.

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Futures Contracts: Futures contracts are purchased or sold to gain exposure to, or manage exposure to, changes in interest rates (interest rate risk) and changes in the value of equity securities (equity risk) or foreign currencies (foreign currency exchange rate risk).

Futures contracts are exchange-traded agreements between the Funds and a counterparty to buy or sell a specific quantity of an underlying instrument at a specified price and on a specified date. Depending on the terms of a contract, it is settled either through physical delivery of the underlying instrument on the settlement date or by payment of a cash amount on the settlement date. Upon entering into a futures contract, the Funds are required to deposit initial margin with the broker in the form of cash or securities in an amount that varies depending on a contract’s size and risk profile. The initial margin deposit must then be maintained at an established level over the life of the contract. Amounts pledged, which are considered restricted, are included in cash pledged for futures contracts in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Securities deposited as initial margin are designated in the Schedule of Investments and cash deposited, if any, are shown as cash pledged for futures contracts in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Pursuant to the contract, the Funds agree to receive from or pay to the broker an amount of cash equal to the daily fluctuation in market value of the contract (“variation margin”). Variation margin is recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and, if any, shown as variation margin receivable (or payable) on futures contracts in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. When the contract is closed, a realized gain or loss is recorded in the Statements of Operations

 

 

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equal to the difference between the notional amount of the contract at the time it was opened and the notional amount at the time it was closed. The use of futures contracts involves the risk of an imperfect correlation in the movements in the price of futures contracts and interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates or underlying assets.

Swaps: Swap contracts are entered into to manage exposure to issuers, markets and securities. Such contracts are agreements between the Funds and a counterparty to make periodic net payments on a specified notional amount or a net payment upon termination. Swap agreements are privately negotiated in the OTC market and may be entered into as a bilateral contract (“OTC swaps”) or centrally cleared (“centrally cleared swaps”). Total return swaps are entered into by the iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor ETF to obtain exposure to a security or market without owning such security or investing directly in such market or to exchange the risk/return of one security or market (e.g., fixed-income) with another security or market (e.g., equity or commodity prices) (equity risk, commodity price risk and/or interest rate risk).

Total return swaps are agreements in which there is an exchange of cash flows whereby one party commits to make payments based on the total return (distributions plus capital gains/losses) of an underlying instrument, or basket or underlying instruments, in exchange for fixed or floating rate interest payments. If the total return of the instruments or index underlying the transaction exceeds or falls short of the offsetting fixed or floating interest rate obligation, the Fund receives payment from or makes a payment to the counterparty.

Certain total return swaps are designed to function as a portfolio of direct investments in long and short equity positions. This means that the Fund has the ability to trade in and out of these long and short positions within the swap and will receive the economic benefits and risks equivalent to direct investment in these positions, subject to certain adjustments due to events related to the counterparty. Benefits and risks include capital appreciation (depreciation), corporate actions and dividends received and paid, all of which are reflected in the swap’s market value. The market value also includes interest charges and credits (“financing fees”) related to the notional values of the long and short positions and cash balances within the swap. These interest charges and credits are based on a specified benchmark rate plus or minus a specified spread determined based upon the country and/or currency of the positions in the portfolio.

Positions within the swap and financing fees are reset periodically. During a reset, any unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on positions and accrued financing fees become available for cash settlement between the Fund and the counterparty. The amounts that are available for cash settlement are recorded as realized gains or losses in the Statements of Operations. Cash settlement in and out of the swap may occur at a reset date or any other date, at the discretion of the Fund and the counterparty, over the life of the agreement. Certain swaps have no stated expiration and can be terminated by either party at any time.

Swap transactions involve, to varying degrees, elements of interest rate, credit and market risks in excess of the amounts recognized in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Such risks involve the possibility that there will be no liquid market for these agreements, that the counterparty to the agreements may default on its obligation to perform or disagree as to the meaning of the contractual terms in the agreements, and that there may be unfavorable changes in interest rates and/or market values associated with these transactions.

Master Netting Arrangements: In order to define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help mitigate its counterparty risk, a Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) or similar agreement with its derivative contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is a bilateral agreement between a Fund and a counterparty that governs certain OTC derivatives and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, a Fund may, under certain circumstances, offset with the counterparty certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. The provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in the event of default including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty. However, bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against the right of offset in bankruptcy, insolvency, or other events.

For derivatives traded under an ISDA Master Agreement, the collateral requirements are typically calculated by netting the mark-to-market amount for each transaction under such agreement, and comparing that amount to the value of any collateral currently pledged by a Fund and the counterparty.

Cash collateral that has been pledged to cover obligations of the Fund and cash collateral received from the counterparty, if any, is reported separately in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as cash pledged as collateral and cash received as collateral, respectively. Non-cash collateral pledged by the Fund, if any, is noted in the Schedules of Investments. Generally, the amount of collateral due from or to a counterparty is subject to a certain minimum transfer amount threshold before a transfer is required, which is determined at the close of business of the Fund. Any additional required collateral is delivered to/pledged by the Fund on the next business day. Typically, the counterparty is not permitted to sell, re-pledge or use cash and non-cash collateral it receives. The Fund generally agrees not to use non-cash collateral that it receives but may, absent default or certain other circumstances defined in the underlying ISDA Master Agreement, be permitted to use cash collateral received. In such cases, interest may be paid pursuant to the collateral arrangement with the counterparty. To the extent amounts due to the Fund from the counterparty are not fully collateralized, each Fund bears the risk of loss from counterparty non-performance. Likewise, to the extent the Funds have delivered collateral to a counterparty and stands ready to perform under the terms of their agreement with such counterparty, each Fund bears the risk of loss from a counterparty in the amount of the value of the collateral in the event the counterparty fails to return such collateral. Based on the terms of agreements, collateral may not be required for all derivative contracts.

For financial reporting purposes, each Fund does not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to netting arrangements, if any, in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

6.

INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Investment Advisory Fees: Pursuant to an Investment Advisory Agreement with the Trust, BFA manages the investment of each Fund’s assets. BFA is a California corporation indirectly owned by BlackRock. Under the Investment Advisory Agreement, BFA is responsible for substantially all expenses of the Funds, except (i) interest and taxes; (ii) brokerage commissions and other expenses connected with the execution of portfolio transactions; (iii) distribution fees; (iv) the advisory fee payable to BFA; and (v) litigation expenses and any extraordinary expenses (in each case as determined by a majority of the independent trustees).

 

 

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For its investment advisory services to each of the following Funds, BFA is entitled to an annual investment advisory fee, accrued daily and paid monthly by the Funds, based on the average daily net assets of each Fund as follows:

 

iShares ETF   Investment
Advisory Fees
 

International Equity Factor

    0.15

MSCI Global Multifactor

    0.35  

MSCI Intl Small-Cap Multifactor

    0.40  

MSCI USA Mid-Cap Multifactor

    0.25  

MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor

    0.30  

U.S. Equity Factor

    0.08  

Effective March 31, 2022, for its investment advisory services to the iShares International Equity Factor and iShares U.S. Equity Factor ETFs, BFA is entitled to an annual investment advisory fee of 0.15% and 0.08% respectively, accrued daily and paid monthly by the Funds, based on the average daily net assets of the Funds. Prior to March 31, 2022, BFA was entitled to an annual investment advisory fee of 0.30% and 0.20% respectively, accrued daily and paid monthly by the Funds, based on the average daily net assets of the Funds.

Expense Waivers: A fund may incur its pro rata share of fees and expenses attributable to its investments in other investment companies (“acquired fund fees and expenses”). The total of the investment advisory fee and acquired fund fees and expenses, if any, is a fund’s total annual operating expenses. Total expenses as shown in the Statement of Operations does not include acquired fund fees and expenses.

For the iShares MSCI Global Multifactor ETF, BFA has contractually agreed to waive a portion of its investment advisory fee for the Fund through November 30, 2025 in an amount equal to the acquired fund fees and expenses, if any, attributable to the Fund’s investments in other iShares funds.

For year ended July 31, 2022, there were no fees waived by BFA pursuant to this arrangement.

Distributor: BlackRock Investments, LLC (“BRIL”), an affiliate of BFA, is the distributor for each Fund. Pursuant to the distribution agreement, BFA is responsible for any fees or expenses for distribution services provided to the Funds.

ETF Servicing Fees: iShares MSCI USA Mid-Cap Multifactor ETF, iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor ETF and iShares U.S. Equity Factor ETF have entered into an ETF Services Agreement with BRIL to perform certain order processing, Authorized Participant communications, and related services in connection with the issuance and redemption of Creation Units (“ETF Services”). BRIL is entitled to a transaction fee from Authorized Participants on each creation or redemption order for the ETF Services provided. iShares MSCI USA Mid-Cap Multifactor ETF, iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor ETF and iShares U.S. Equity Factor ETF do not pay BRIL for ETF Services.

Prior to April 25, 2022, ETF Services were performed by State Street Bank and Trust Company.

Securities Lending: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) has issued an exemptive order which permits BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A. (“BTC”), an affiliate of BFA, to serve as securities lending agent for the Funds, subject to applicable conditions. As securities lending agent, BTC bears all operational costs directly related to securities lending, including any custodial costs. Each Fund is responsible for fees in connection with the investment of cash collateral received for securities on loan (the “collateral investment fees”). The cash collateral is invested in a money market fund, BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional or BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, managed by BFA, or its affiliates. However, BTC has agreed to reduce the amount of securities lending income it receives in order to effectively limit the collateral investment fees each Fund bears to an annual rate of 0.04%. The SL Agency Shares of such money market fund will not be subject to a sales load, distribution fee or service fee. The money market fund in which the cash collateral has been invested may, under certain circumstances, impose a liquidity fee of up to 2% of the value redeemed or temporarily restrict redemptions for up to 10 business days during a 90 day period, in the event that the money market fund’s weekly liquid assets fall below certain thresholds.

Securities lending income is equal to the total of income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral, net of fees and other payments to and from borrowers of securities, and less the collateral investment fees. Each Fund retains a portion of securities lending income and remits the remaining portion to BTC as compensation for its services as securities lending agent.

Pursuant to the current securities lending agreement, each of iShares MSCI USA Mid-Cap Multifactor ETF, iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor ETF and iShares U.S. Equity Factor ETF (the “Group 1 Funds”), retains 77% of securities lending income (which excludes collateral investment fees) and the amount retained can never be less than 70% of the total of securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees.

Pursuant to the current securities lending agreement, each of iShares MSCI Global Multifactor ETF, iShares MSCI Intl Small-Cap Multifactor ETF and iShares International Equity Factor ETF (the “Group 2 Funds”), retains 82% of securities lending income (which excludes collateral investment fees) and the amount retained can never be less than 70% of the total of securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees.

In addition, commencing the business day following the date that the aggregate securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees generated across all 1940 Act iShares exchange-traded funds (the “iShares ETF Complex”) in a given calendar year exceeds a specified threshold: (1) each Group 1 Fund, pursuant to the securities lending agreement, will retain for the remainder of that calendar year 81% of securities lending income (which excludes collateral investment fees), and the amount retained can never be less than 70% of the total of securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees, and (2) each Group 2 Fund will retain for the remainder of that

 

 

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calendar year 85% of securities lending income (which excludes collateral investment fees), and the amount retained can never be less than 70% of the total of securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees.

Prior to January 1, 2022, each Group 1 Fund retained 77% of securities lending income (which excludes collateral investment fees) and the amount retained was not less than 70% of the total of securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees. Each Group 2 Fund retained 82% of securities lending income (which excludes collateral investment fees) and the amount retained was not less than 70% of the total of securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees. In addition, commencing the business day following the date that the aggregate securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees generated across the iShares ETF Complex in a calendar year exceeded a specified threshold: (1) each Group 1 Fund, pursuant to the securities lending agreement, retained for the remainder of that calendar year 81% of securities lending income (which excludes collateral investment fees), and the amount retained could never be less than 70% of the total of securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees, and (2) each Group 2 Fund, pursuant to the securities lending agreement, retained for the remainder of that calendar year 85% of securities lending income (which excludes collateral investment fees), and the amount retained could never be less than 70% of the total of securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees.

The share of securities lending income earned by each Fund is shown as securities lending income – affiliated – net in its Statements of Operations. For the year ended July 31, 2022, the Funds paid BTC the following amounts for securities lending agent services:

 

iShares ETF   Fees Paid
to BTC
 

International Equity Factor

  $ 39,076  

MSCI Global Multifactor

    2,484  

MSCI Intl Small-Cap Multifactor

    8,909  

MSCI USA Mid-Cap Multifactor

    52  

MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor

    43,502  

U.S. Equity Factor

    13,138  

Officers and Trustees: Certain officers and/or trustees of the Trust are officers and/or trustees of BlackRock or its affiliates.

Other Transactions: Cross trading is the buying or selling of portfolio securities between funds to which BFA (or an affiliate) serves as investment adviser. At its regularly scheduled quarterly meetings, the Board reviews such transactions as of the most recent calendar quarter for compliance with the requirements and restrictions set forth by Rule 17a-7.

For the year ended July 31, 2022, transactions executed by the Funds pursuant to Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act were as follows:

 

iShares ETF   Purchases      Sales     

Net Realized

Gain (Loss)

 

International Equity Factor

  $ 413,312,720              $ 347,286,920              $ (11,330,255

MSCI Global Multifactor

    25,946,589        20,418,513        (145,726

MSCI Intl Small-Cap Multifactor

    3,632,483        13,576,677        1,414,697  

MSCI USA Mid-Cap Multifactor

    1,309,707        1,810,943        23,619  

MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor

    49,656,870        92,682,006        17,860,501  

U.S. Equity Factor

    680,336,942        531,319,279        (2,395,182

Each Fund may invest its positive cash balances in certain money market funds managed by BFA or an affiliate. The income earned on these temporary cash investments is shown as dividends — affiliated in the Statements of Operations.

A fund, in order to improve its portfolio liquidity and its ability to track its underlying index, may invest in shares of other iShares funds that invest in securities in the fund’s underlying index.

 

7.

PURCHASES AND SALES

For the year ended July 31, 2022, purchases and sales of investments, excluding short-term investments and in-kind transactions, were as follows:

 

iShares ETF   Purchases      Sales  

International Equity Factor

  $ 993,575,713      $ 986,509,842  

MSCI Global Multifactor

    69,456,832        66,952,697  

MSCI Intl Small-Cap Multifactor

    119,290,539        107,287,595  

MSCI USA Mid-Cap Multifactor

    3,941,915        3,906,629  

MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor

    470,077,552        476,332,354  

U.S. Equity Factor

    1,112,060,628        1,112,486,610  

 

 

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For the year ended July 31, 2022, in-kind transactions were as follows:

 

iShares ETF  

In-kind

Purchases

    

In-kind

Sales

 

International Equity Factor

  $ 110,773,943      $ 23,805,341  

MSCI Global Multifactor

    24,619,773        23,133,301  

MSCI Intl Small-Cap Multifactor

    72,043,765        16,284,982  

MSCI USA Mid-Cap Multifactor

    7,714,936        3,842,911  

MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor

    299,770,010        257,265,919  

U.S. Equity Factor

    658,344,635        525,670,358  

 

8.

INCOME TAX INFORMATION

Each Fund is treated as an entity separate from the Trust’s other funds for federal income tax purposes. It is each Fund’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income to its shareholders. Therefore, no U.S. federal income tax provision is required.

Management has analyzed tax laws and regulations and their application to the Funds as of July 31, 2022, inclusive of the open tax return years, and does not believe that there are any uncertain tax positions that require recognition of a tax liability in the Funds’ financial statements.

U.S. GAAP requires that certain components of net assets be adjusted to reflect permanent differences between financial and tax reporting. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or NAV per share. As of July 31, 2022, permanent differences attributable to realized gains (losses) from in-kind redemptions were reclassified to the following accounts:

 

iShares ETF   Paid-in Capital      Accumulated
Earnings (Loss)
 

International Equity Factor

  $ 976,252      $ (976,252

MSCI Global Multifactor

    6,073,077        (6,073,077

MSCI Intl Small-Cap Multifactor

    6,782,796        (6,782,796

MSCI USA Mid-Cap Multifactor

    846,122        (846,122

MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor

    87,038,593        (87,038,593

U.S. Equity Factor

    176,988,838        (176,988,838

The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:

 

iShares ETF   Year Ended
07/31/22
     Year Ended
07/31/21
 

International Equity Factor

    

Ordinary income

  $ 44,913,686      $ 28,041,263  
 

 

 

    

 

 

 

MSCI Global Multifactor

    

Ordinary income

  $ 2,712,880      $ 1,828,740  
 

 

 

    

 

 

 

MSCI Intl Small-Cap Multifactor

    

Ordinary income

  $ 9,265,089      $ 4,357,227  
 

 

 

    

 

 

 

MSCI USA Mid-Cap Multifactor

    

Ordinary income

  $ 90,419      $ 35,421  

Long-term capital gains

           9,351  
 

 

 

    

 

 

 
  $ 90,419      $ 44,772  
 

 

 

    

 

 

 

MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor

    

Ordinary income

  $ 12,443,279      $ 8,908,479  
 

 

 

    

 

 

 

U.S. Equity Factor

    

Ordinary income

  $ 16,912,315      $ 10,121,156  
 

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

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As of July 31, 2022, the tax components of accumulated net earnings (losses) were as follows:

 

iShares ETF   Undistributed
Ordinary Income
    

Non-expiring

Capital Loss

Carryforwards(a)

   

Net Unrealized

Gains (Losses)(b)

   

Qualified

Late-Year Losses(c)

    Total  

International Equity Factor

  $      $ (150,296,500   $ (35,790,689   $ (3,128,403   $ (189,215,592

MSCI Global Multifactor

    665,219        (6,229,255     984,134             (4,579,902

MSCI Intl Small-Cap Multifactor

           (1,891,910     (6,129,306     (362,167     (8,383,383

MSCI USA Mid-Cap Multifactor

    20,971        (72,172     (649,126           (700,327

MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor

    1,556,050        (27,718,924     69,264,134             43,101,260  

U.S. Equity Factor

    2,064,852        (90,858,028     45,283,857             (43,509,319

 

  (a) 

Amounts available to offset future realized capital gains.

 
  (b) 

The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized gains (losses) was attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales, the realization for tax purposes of unrealized gains (losses) on certain futures contracts, accounting for swap agreements, the characterization of corporate actions and the realization for tax purposes of unrealized gains on investments in passive foreign investment companies.

 
  (c) 

The Funds have elected to defer certain qualified late-year losses and recognize such losses in the next taxable year.

 

 

iShares ETF   Utilized  

International Equity Factor

  $ 7,101,568  

MSCI Intl Small-Cap Multifactor

    2,658,223  

MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor

    11,518,752  

A fund may own shares in certain foreign investment entities, referred to, under U.S. tax law, as “passive foreign investment companies.” Such fund may elect to mark-to-market annually the shares of each passive foreign investment company and would be required to distribute to shareholders any such marked-to-market gains.

As of July 31, 2022, gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on cost of investments (including short positions and derivatives, if any) for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

iShares ETF   Tax Cost      Gross Unrealized
Appreciation
     Gross Unrealized
Depreciation
    Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

International Equity Factor

  $ 861,477,680      $ 25,078,447      $ (60,778,348   $ (35,699,901

MSCI Global Multifactor

    118,570,235        12,327,084        (11,292,588     1,034,496  

MSCI Intl Small-Cap Multifactor

    234,505,987        18,334,016        (24,461,152     (6,127,136

MSCI USA Mid-Cap Multifactor

    9,804,110        365,380        (1,014,506     (649,126

MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor

    974,474,653        141,237,974        (71,973,840     69,264,134  

U.S. Equity Factor

    1,137,063,483        87,662,795        (42,378,938     45,283,857  

 

9.

LINE OF CREDIT

The iShares MSCI Global Multifactor ETF, along with certain other iShares funds (“Participating Funds”), is a party to a $300 million credit agreement (“Credit Agreement”) with State Street Bank and Trust Company, which expires on October 15, 2021. The line of credit may be used for temporary or emergency purposes, including redemptions, settlement of trades and rebalancing of portfolio holdings in certain target markets. The Credit Agreement sets specific sub limits on aggregate borrowings based on two tiers of Participating Funds: $300 million with respect to the funds within Tier 1, including the Fund, and $200 million with respect to Tier 2. The Funds may borrow up to the aggregate commitment amount subject to asset coverage and other limitations as specified in the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement has the following terms: a commitment fee of 0.20% per annum on the unused portion of the credit agreement and interest at a rate equal to the higher of (a) the one-month LIBOR rate (not less than zero) plus 1.00% per annum or (b) the U.S. Federal Funds rate (not less than zero) plus 1.00% per annum on amounts borrowed. The commitment fee is generally allocated to each Participating Fund based on the lesser of a Participating Fund’s relative exposure to certain target markets or a Participating Fund’s maximum borrowing amount as set forth by the terms of the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement was terminated on August 12, 2021.

Effective August 13, 2021, the iShares MSCI Global Multifactor ETF, along with certain other iShares funds (“Participating Funds”), is a party to a $800 million credit agreement (“Syndicated Credit Agreement”) with a group of lenders, which expires on August 12, 2022. The line of credit may be used for temporary or emergency purposes, including redemptions, settlement of trades and rebalancing of portfolio holdings in certain target markets. The Funds may borrow up to the aggregate commitment amount subject to asset coverage and other limitations as specified in the Syndicated Credit Agreement. The Syndicated Credit Agreement has the following terms: a commitment fee of 0.15% per annum on the unused portion of the credit agreement and interest at a rate equal to the higher of (a) the one-month LIBOR rate (not less than zero) plus 1.00% per annum or (b) the U.S. Federal Funds rate (not less than zero) plus 1.00% per annum on amounts borrowed. The commitment fee is generally allocated to each Participating Fund based on the lesser of a Participating Fund’s relative exposure to certain target markets or a Participating Fund’s maximum borrowing amount as set forth by the terms of the Syndicated Credit Agreement.

 

 

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For the year ended July 31, 2022, the maximum amount borrowed, the average daily borrowing and the weighted average interest rate, if any, under the Syndicated Credit Agreement were as follows:

 

iShares ETF   Maximum
Amount
Borrowed
     Average
Borrowing
     Weighted
Average
Interest Rates
 

MSCI Global Multifactor

  $ 1,814,200      $ 41,042        1.65

 

10.

PRINCIPAL RISKS

In the normal course of business, each Fund invests in securities or other instruments and may enter into certain transactions, and such activities subject the Fund to various risks, including, among others, fluctuations in the market (market risk) or failure of an issuer to meet all of its obligations. The value of securities or other instruments may also be affected by various factors, including, without limitation: (i) the general economy; (ii) the overall market as well as local, regional or global political and/or social instability; (iii) regulation, taxation or international tax treaties between various countries; or (iv) currency, interest rate or price fluctuations. Local, regional or global events such as war, acts of terrorism, the spread of infectious illness or other public health issues, recessions, or other events could have a significant impact on the Funds and their investments. Each Fund’s prospectus provides details of the risks to which the Fund is subject.

BFA uses a “passive” or index approach to try to achieve each Fund’s investment objective following the securities included in its underlying index during upturns as well as downturns. BFA does not take steps to reduce market exposure or to lessen the effects of a declining market. Divergence from the underlying index and the composition of the portfolio is monitored by BFA.

The Funds may be exposed to additional risks when reinvesting cash collateral in money market funds that do not seek to maintain a stable NAV per share of $1.00, which may be subject to redemption gates or liquidity fees under certain circumstances.

Market Risk: An outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus has developed into a global pandemic and has resulted in closing borders, quarantines, disruptions to supply chains and customer activity, as well as general concern and uncertainty. The impact of this pandemic, and other global health crises that may arise in the future, could affect the economies of many nations, individual companies and the market in general in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen at the present time. This pandemic may result in substantial market volatility and may adversely impact the prices and liquidity of a fund’s investments. Although vaccines have been developed and approved for use by various governments, the duration of this pandemic and its effects cannot be determined with certainty.

Valuation Risk: The market values of equities, such as common stocks and preferred securities or equity related investments, such as futures and options, may decline due to general market conditions which are not specifically related to a particular company. They may also decline due to factors which affect a particular industry or industries. A fund may invest in illiquid investments. An illiquid investment is any investment that a fund reasonably expects cannot be sold or disposed of in current market conditions in seven calendar days or less without the sale or disposition significantly changing the market value of the investment. A fund may experience difficulty in selling illiquid investments in a timely manner at the price that it believes the investments are worth. Prices may fluctuate widely over short or extended periods in response to company, market or economic news. Markets also tend to move in cycles, with periods of rising and falling prices. This volatility may cause a fund’s NAV to experience significant increases or decreases over short periods of time. If there is a general decline in the securities and other markets, the NAV of a fund may lose value, regardless of the individual results of the securities and other instruments in which a fund invests.

The price each Fund could receive upon the sale of any particular portfolio investment may differ from each Fund’s valuation of the investment, particularly for securities that trade in thin or volatile markets or that are valued using a fair valuation technique or a price provided by an independent pricing service. Changes to significant unobservable inputs and assumptions (i.e., publicly traded company multiples, growth rate, time to exit) due to the lack of observable inputs.

Counterparty Credit Risk: The Funds may be exposed to counterparty credit risk, or the risk that an entity may fail to or be unable to perform on its commitments related to unsettled or open transactions, including making timely interest and/or principal payments or otherwise honoring its obligations. The Funds manage counterparty credit risk by entering into transactions only with counterparties that the Manager believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. Financial assets, which potentially expose the Funds to market, issuer and counterparty credit risks, consist principally of financial instruments and receivables due from counterparties. The extent of the Funds’ exposure to market, issuer and counterparty credit risks with respect to these financial assets is approximately their value recorded in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, less any collateral held by the Funds.

A derivative contract may suffer a mark-to-market loss if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the market rates or values of the underlying instrument. Losses can also occur if the counterparty does not perform under the contract.

With exchange-traded futures, there is less counterparty credit risk to the Funds since the exchange or clearinghouse, as counterparty to such instruments, guarantees against a possible default. The clearinghouse stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract; therefore, credit risk is limited to failure of the clearinghouse. While offset rights may exist under applicable law, a Fund does not have a contractual right of offset against a clearing broker or clearinghouse in the event of a default (including the bankruptcy or insolvency). Additionally, credit risk exists in exchange-traded futures with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a clearing broker’s customer accounts. While clearing brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a clearing broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the clearing broker for all its clients, typically the shortfall would be allocated on a pro rata basis across all the clearing broker’s customers, potentially resulting in losses to the Funds.

 

 

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Concentration Risk: A diversified portfolio, where this is appropriate and consistent with a fund’s objectives, minimizes the risk that a price change of a particular investment will have a material impact on the NAV of a fund. The investment concentrations within each Fund’s portfolio are disclosed in its Schedule of Investments.

Certain Funds invest a significant portion of their assets in issuers located in a single country or a limited number of countries. When a fund concentrates its investments in this manner, it assumes the risk that economic, regulatory, political and social conditions in that country or those countries may have a significant impact on the fund and could affect the income from, or the value or liquidity of, the Fund’s portfolio. Unanticipated or sudden political or social developments may cause uncertainty in the markets and as a result adversely affect the Fund’s investments. Foreign issuers may not be subject to the same uniform accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards and practices as used in the United States. Foreign securities markets may also be more volatile and less liquid than U.S. securities and may be less subject to governmental supervision not typically associated with investing in U.S. securities. Investment percentages in specific countries are presented in the Schedule of Investments.

Certain Funds invest a significant portion of their assets in securities of issuers located in Europe or with significant exposure to European issuers or countries. The European financial markets have recently experienced volatility and adverse trends due to concerns about economic downturns in, or rising government debt levels of, several European countries as well as acts of war in the region. These events may spread to other countries in Europe and may affect the value and liquidity of certain of the Funds’ investments.

Responses to the financial problems by European governments, central banks and others, including austerity measures and reforms, may not work, may result in social unrest and may limit future growth and economic recovery or have other unintended consequences. Further defaults or restructurings by governments and others of their debt could have additional adverse effects on economies, financial markets and asset valuations around the world. The United Kingdom has withdrawn from the European Union, and one or more other countries may withdraw from the European Union and/or abandon the Euro, the common currency of the European Union. The impact of these actions, especially if they occur in a disorderly fashion, is not clear but could be significant and far reaching. In addition, Russia launched a large-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022. The extent and duration of the military action, resulting sanctions and resulting future market disruptions in the region are impossible to predict, but could be significant and have a severe adverse effect on the region, including significant negative impacts on the economy and the markets for certain securities and commodities, such as oil and natural gas, as well as other sectors.

Certain Funds invest a significant portion of their assets in securities of issuers located in Asia or with significant exposure to Asian issuers or countries. The Asian financial markets have recently experienced volatility and adverse trends due to concerns in several Asian countries regarding monetary policy, government intervention in the markets, rising government debt levels or economic downturns. These events may spread to other countries in Asia and may affect the value and liquidity of certain of the Funds’ investments.

Certain Funds invest a significant portion of their assets in securities within a single or limited number of market sectors. When a Fund concentrates its investments in this manner, it assumes the risk that economic, regulatory, political and social conditions affecting such sectors may have a significant impact on the fund and could affect the income from, or the value or liquidity of, the fund’s portfolio. Investment percentages in specific sectors are presented in the Schedule of Investments.

Significant Shareholder Redemption Risk: Certain shareholders may own or manage a substantial amount of fund shares and/or hold their fund investments for a limited period of time. Large redemptions of fund shares by these shareholders may force a fund to sell portfolio securities, which may negatively impact the fund’s NAV, increase the fund’s brokerage costs, and/or accelerate the realization of taxable income/gains and cause the fund to make additional taxable distributions to shareholders.

LIBOR Transition Risk: The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority announced a phase out of the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). Although many LIBOR rates ceased to be published or no longer are representative of the underlying market they seek to measure after December 31, 2021, a selection of widely used USD LIBOR rates will continue to be published through June 2023 in order to assist with the transition. The Funds may be exposed to financial instruments tied to LIBOR to determine payment obligations, financing terms, hedging strategies or investment value. The transition process away from LIBOR might lead to increased volatility and illiquidity in markets for, and reduce the effectiveness of new hedges placed against instruments whose terms currently include LIBOR. The ultimate effect of the LIBOR transition process on the Funds is uncertain.

 

11.

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

Capital shares are issued and redeemed by each Fund only in aggregations of a specified number of shares or multiples thereof (“Creation Units”) at NAV. Except when aggregated in Creation Units, shares of each Fund are not redeemable.

Transactions in capital shares were as follows:

 

     Year Ended
07/31/22
    Year Ended
07/31/21
 
iShares ETF   Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

International Equity Factor

       

Shares sold

    4,600,000     $ 125,984,771           $ 12,077  

Shares redeemed

    (900,000     (23,979,639     (8,300,000     (221,465,938
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    3,700,000     $ 102,005,132       (8,300,000   $ (221,453,861
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

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     Year Ended
07/31/22
    Year Ended
07/31/21
 
iShares ETF   Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

MSCI Global Multifactor

       

Shares sold

    800,000     $ 30,535,806       850,000     $ 31,730,641  

Shares redeemed

    (700,000     (26,637,726     (1,250,000     (37,299,655
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    100,000     $ 3,898,080       (400,000   $ (5,569,014
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

MSCI Intl Small-Cap Multifactor

       

Shares sold

    2,600,000     $ 85,244,456       1,000,000     $ 33,521,503  

Shares redeemed

    (500,000     (16,381,092     (100,000     (3,357,670
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    2,100,000     $ 68,863,364       900,000     $ 30,163,833  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

MSCI USA Mid-Cap Multifactor

       

Shares sold

    200,000     $ 7,735,390       100,000     $ 3,703,836  

Shares redeemed

    (100,000     (3,833,575     (50,000     (1,858,446
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    100,000     $ 3,901,815       50,000     $ 1,845,390  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor

       

Shares sold

    5,650,000     $ 308,921,820       7,950,000     $ 398,014,342  

Shares redeemed

    (5,100,000     (271,980,990     (3,800,000     (190,509,367
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    550,000     $ 36,940,830       4,150,000     $ 207,504,975  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

U.S. Equity Factor

       

Shares sold

    15,650,000     $ 661,128,396       3,250,000     $ 129,318,511  

Shares redeemed

    (12,500,000     (529,481,590     (3,700,000     (132,954,160
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    3,150,000     $ 131,646,806       (450,000   $ (3,635,649
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The consideration for the purchase of Creation Units of a fund in the Trust generally consists of the in-kind deposit of a designated portfolio of securities and a specified amount of cash. Certain funds in the Trust may be offered in Creation Units solely or partially for cash in U.S. dollars. Investors purchasing and redeeming Creation Units may pay a purchase transaction fee and a redemption transaction fee directly to State Street Bank and Trust Company, the Trust’s administrator or BRIL, to offset transfer and other transaction costs associated with the issuance and redemption of Creation Units, including Creation Units for cash. Investors transacting in Creation Units for cash may also pay an additional variable charge to compensate the relevant fund for certain transaction costs (i.e., stamp taxes, taxes on currency or other financial transactions, and brokerage costs) and market impact expenses relating to investing in portfolio securities. Such variable charges, if any, are included in shares sold in the table above.

From time to time, settlement of securities related to in-kind contributions or in-kind redemptions may be delayed. In such cases, securities related to in-kind transactions are reflected as a receivable or a payable in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

12.

FOREIGN WITHHOLDING TAX CLAIMS

The Internal Revenue Service has issued guidance to address U.S. income tax liabilities attributable to fund shareholders resulting from the recovery of foreign taxes withheld in prior calendar years. These withheld foreign taxes were passed through to shareholders in the form of foreign tax credits in the year the taxes were withheld. Assuming there are sufficient foreign taxes paid which the iShares International Equity Factor ETF is able to pass through to its shareholders as a foreign tax credit in the current year, the Fund will be able to offset the prior years’ withholding taxes recovered against the foreign taxes paid in the current year. Accordingly, no federal income tax liability is recorded by the Fund.

 

13.

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Management’s evaluation of the impact of all subsequent events on the Funds’ financial statements was completed through the date the financial statements were available to be issued and the following items were noted:

On June 15, 2022, the Board approved the liquidation of iShares MSCI USA Mid-Cap Multifactor ETF. After the close of business on August 22, 2022, the Fund no longer accepts creation orders. Trading in the Fund halted prior to market open on August 23, 2022. Proceeds of the liquidation were sent to shareholders on August 25, 2022.

Effective August 12, 2022, the Syndicated Credit Agreement to which the Participating Funds are party was amended to (i) update the interest terms to the higher of (a) Daily Simple Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) plus 0.10% and 1.00% per annum or (b) the U.S. Federal Funds rate plus 1.00% per annum on amounts borrowed and (ii) extend the termination date to August 11, 2023.

 

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Trustees of

iShares Trust and Shareholders of each of the six funds listed in the table below

Opinions on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of each of the funds listed in the table below (six of the funds constituting iShares Trust, hereafter collectively referred to as the “Funds”) as of July 31, 2022, the related statements of operations for the year ended July 31, 2022, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended July 31, 2022, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Funds as of July 31, 2022, the results of each of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in each of their net assets for each of the two years in the period ended July 31, 2022 and each of the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

iShares International Equity Factor ETF

iShares MSCI Global Multifactor ETF

iShares MSCI Intl Small-Cap Multifactor ETF

iShares MSCI USA Mid-Cap Multifactor ETF

iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor ETF

iShares U.S. Equity Factor ETF

Basis for Opinions

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Funds’ financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of July 31, 2022 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

September 23, 2022

We have served as the auditor of one or more BlackRock investment companies since 2000.

 

 

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Important Tax Information  (unaudited)

 

The following amounts, or maximum amounts allowable by law, are hereby designated as qualified dividend income for individuals for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2022:

 

iShares ETF   Qualified Dividend
Income
 

International Equity Factor

  $ 34,655,297    

MSCI Global Multifactor

    3,128,947  

MSCI Intl Small-Cap Multifactor

    5,816,455  

MSCI USA Mid-Cap Multifactor

    116,897  

MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor

    13,496,531  

U.S. Equity Factor

    17,905,692  

The following amounts, or maximum amounts allowable by law, are hereby designated as qualified business income for individuals for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2022:

 

iShares ETF   Qualified Business
Income
 

MSCI Global Multifactor

  $ 2,376  

MSCI USA Mid-Cap Multifactor

    729    

MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor

    185,578  

U.S. Equity Factor

    301,891  

The Funds intend to pass through to their shareholders the following amounts, or maximum amounts allowable by law, of foreign source income earned and foreign taxes paid for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2022:

 

iShares ETF   Foreign Source
Income Earned
     Foreign
Taxes Paid
 

International Equity Factor

  $ 39,586,844      $ 2,730,131  

MSCI Intl Small-Cap Multifactor

    8,307,182        577,482  

The following percentage, or maximum percentage allowable by law, of ordinary income distributions paid during the fiscal year ended July 31, 2022 qualified for the dividends-received deduction for corporate shareholders:

 

iShares ETF   Dividends-Received
Deduction
 

MSCI Global Multifactor

    35.00%  

MSCI USA Mid-Cap Multifactor

    100.00%  

MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor

    95.68%  

U.S. Equity Factor

    96.37%  

 

 

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Board Review and Approval of Investment Advisory Contract

 

iShares International Equity Factor ETF (the “Fund”)

Under Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”), including a majority of Board Members who are not “interested persons” of the Trust (as that term is defined in the 1940 Act) (the “Independent Board Members”), is required annually to consider and approve the Investment Advisory Agreement between the Trust and BFA (the “Advisory Agreement”) on behalf of the Fund. The Board’s consideration entails a year-long process whereby the Board and its committees (composed solely of Independent Board Members) assess BlackRock’s services to the Fund, including investment management; fund accounting; administrative and shareholder services; oversight of the Fund’s service providers; risk management and oversight; legal and compliance services; and ability to meet applicable legal and regulatory requirements. The Independent Board Members requested, and BFA provided, such information as the Independent Board Members, with advice from independent counsel, deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the Advisory Agreement. At meetings on May 3, 2022 and May 18, 2022, a committee composed of all of the Independent Board Members (the “15(c) Committee”), with independent counsel, met with management and reviewed and discussed information provided in response to initial requests of the 15(c) Committee and/or its independent counsel, and requested certain additional information, which management agreed to provide. At a meeting held on June 13-15, 2022, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, reviewed the additional information provided by management in response to these requests.

After extensive discussions and deliberations, the Board, including all of the Independent Board Members, approved the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund, based on a review of qualitative and quantitative information provided by BFA and their cumulative experience as Board Members. The Board noted its satisfaction with the extent and quality of information provided and its frequent interactions with management, as well as the detailed responses and other information provided by BFA. The Independent Board Members were advised by their independent counsel throughout the process, including about the legal standards applicable to their review. In approving the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, considered various factors, including: (i) the expenses and performance of the Fund; (ii) the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by BFA; (iii) the costs of services provided to the Fund and profits realized by BFA and its affiliates; (iv) potential economies of scale and the sharing of related benefits; (v) the fees and services provided for other comparable funds/accounts managed by BFA and its affiliates; and (vi) other benefits to BFA and/or its affiliates. The material factors, none of which was controlling, and conclusions that formed the basis for the Board, including the Independent Board Members, to approve the continuance of the Advisory Agreement are discussed below.

Expenses and Performance of the Fund: The Board reviewed statistical information prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent provider of investment company data, regarding the expense ratio components, including gross and net total expenses, fees and expenses of another fund in which the Fund invests (if applicable), and waivers/reimbursements (if applicable) of the Fund in comparison with the same information for other ETFs, objectively selected by Broadridge as comprising the Fund’s applicable expense peer group pursuant to Broadridge’s proprietary ETF methodology (the “Peer Group”). The Board was provided with a detailed description of the proprietary ETF methodology used by Broadridge to determine the Fund’s Peer Group. The Board noted that, due to the limitations in providing comparable funds in the Peer Group, the statistical information provided in Broadridge’s report may or may not provide meaningful direct comparisons to the Fund in all instances. The Board also noted that the investment advisory fee rate and overall expenses (net of waivers and reimbursements) for the Fund were lower than the median of the investment advisory fee rates and overall expenses (net of waivers and reimbursements) of the funds in its Peer Group, excluding iShares funds.

In addition, to the extent that any of the comparison funds included in the Peer Group, excluding iShares funds, track the same index as the Fund, Broadridge also provided, and the Board reviewed, a comparison of the Fund’s performance for the one-year, three-year, five-year, ten-year, and since inception periods, as applicable, and for the quarter ended December 31, 2021, to that of such relevant comparison fund(s) for the same periods. The Board noted that the Fund seeks to track its specified underlying index and that, during the year, the Board received periodic reports on the Fund’s short- and longer-term performance in comparison with its underlying index. Such periodic comparative performance information, including additional detailed information as requested by the Board, was also considered. The Board noted that the Fund generally performed in line with its underlying index over the relevant periods.

Based on this review, the other factors considered at the meeting, and their general knowledge of ETF pricing, the Board concluded that the investment advisory fee rate and expense level and the historical performance of the Fund supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided: Based on management’s representations, including information about recent enhancements and initiatives with respect to the iShares business, including with respect to capital markets support and analysis, technology, portfolio management, product design and quality, compliance and risk management, global public policy and other services, the Board expected that there would be no diminution in the scope of services required of or provided by BFA under the Advisory Agreement for the coming year as compared with the scope of services provided by BFA during prior years. In reviewing the scope of these services, the Board considered BFA’s investment philosophy and experience, noting that BFA and its affiliates have committed significant resources over time, including during the past year, to support the iShares funds and their shareholders and have made significant investments into the iShares business. The Board also considered BFA’s compliance program and its compliance record with respect to the Fund. In that regard, the Board noted that BFA reports to the Board about portfolio management and compliance matters on a periodic basis in connection with regularly scheduled meetings of the Board, and on other occasions as necessary and appropriate, and has provided information and made relevant officers and other employees of BFA (and its affiliates) available as needed to provide further assistance with these matters. The Board also reviewed the background and experience of the persons responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund, as well as the resources available to them in managing the Fund. In addition to the above considerations, the Board reviewed and considered detailed presentations regarding BFA’s investment performance, investment and risk management processes and strategies, provided at the May 3, 2022 meeting and throughout the year, and matters related to BFA’s portfolio compliance program.

Based on review of this information, and the performance information discussed above, the Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund under the Advisory Agreement supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Costs of Services Provided to the Fund and Profits Realized by BFA and its Affiliates: The Board reviewed information about the estimated profitability to BlackRock in managing the Fund, based on the fees payable to BFA and its affiliates (including fees under the Advisory Agreement), and other sources of revenue and expense to BFA

 

 

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and its affiliates from the Fund’s operations for the last calendar year. The Board reviewed BlackRock’s methodology for calculating estimated profitability of the iShares funds, noting that the 15(c) Committee and the Board had focused on the methodology and profitability presentation. The Board recognized that profitability may be affected by numerous factors, including, among other things, fee waivers by BFA, the types of funds managed, expense allocations and business mix. The Board thus recognized that calculating and comparing profitability at individual fund levels is challenging. The Board discussed with management the sources of direct and ancillary revenue, including the revenues to BTC, a BlackRock affiliate, from securities lending by the Fund. The Board also discussed BFA’s estimated profit margin as reflected in the Fund’s profitability analysis and reviewed information regarding potential economies of scale (as discussed below).

Based on this review, the Board concluded that the information considered with respect to the profits realized by BFA and its affiliates under the Advisory Agreement and from other relationships between the Fund and BFA and/or its affiliates, if any, as well as the other factors considered at the meeting, supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Economies of Scale: The Board reviewed information and considered the extent to which economies of scale might be realized as the assets of the Fund increase, noting that the issue of potential economies of scale had been focused on by the 15(c) Committee and the Board during their meetings and addressed by management. The 15(c) Committee and the Board received information regarding BlackRock’s historical estimated profitability, including BFA’s and its affiliates’ estimated costs in providing services. The estimated cost information distinguished, among other things, between fixed and variable costs, and showed how the level and nature of fixed and variable costs may impact the existence or size of scale benefits, with the Board recognizing that potential economies of scale are difficult to measure. The 15(c) Committee and the Board reviewed information provided by BFA regarding the sharing of scale benefits with the iShares funds through various means, including, as applicable, through relatively low fee rates established at inception, breakpoints, waivers, or other fee reductions, as well as through additional investment in the iShares business and the provision of improved or additional infrastructure and services to the iShares funds and their shareholders. The Board noted that the Advisory Agreement for the Fund did not provide for breakpoints in the Fund’s investment advisory fee rate as the assets of the Fund increase. However, the Board noted that it would continue to assess the appropriateness of adding breakpoints in the future.

The Board concluded that this review of potential economies of scale and the sharing of related benefits, as well as the other factors considered at the meeting, supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Fees and Services Provided for Other Comparable Funds/Accounts Managed by BFA and its Affiliates: The Board received and considered information regarding the investment advisory/management fee rates for other funds/accounts in the U.S. for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory/management services, including open-end funds registered under the 1940 Act (including sub-advised funds), collective trust funds, and institutional separate accounts (collectively, the “Other Accounts”). The Board acknowledged BFA’s representation that the iShares funds are fundamentally different investment vehicles from the Other Accounts.

The Board received detailed information regarding how the Other Accounts generally differ from the Fund, including in terms of the types of services and generally more extensive services provided to the Fund, as well as other significant differences. In that regard, the Board considered that the pricing of services to institutional clients is typically based on a number of factors beyond the nature and extent of the specific services to be provided and often depends on the overall relationship between the client and its affiliates and the adviser and its affiliates. In addition, the Board considered the relative complexity and inherent risks and challenges of managing and providing other services to the Fund, as a publicly traded investment vehicle, as compared to the Other Accounts, particularly those that are institutional clients, in light of differing regulatory requirements and client-imposed mandates. The Board noted that BFA and its affiliates manage Other Accounts with substantially the same investment objective and strategy as the Fund and that track the same index as the Fund. The Board also acknowledged management’s assertion that, for certain iShares funds, and for client segmentation purposes, BlackRock has launched an iShares fund that may provide a similar investment exposure at a lower investment advisory fee rate.

The Board considered the “all-inclusive” nature of the Fund’s advisory fee structure, and the Fund’s expenses borne by BFA under this arrangement and noted that the investment advisory fee rate under the Advisory Agreement for the Fund was generally higher than the investment advisory/management fee rates for certain of the Other Accounts (particularly institutional clients) and concluded that the differences appeared to be consistent with the factors discussed.

Other Benefits to BFA and/or its Affiliates: The Board reviewed other benefits or ancillary revenue received by BFA and/or its affiliates in connection with the services provided to the Fund by BFA, both direct and indirect, including, but not limited to, payment of revenue to BTC, the Fund’s securities lending agent, for loaning portfolio securities (which was included in the profit margins reviewed by the Board pursuant to BFA’s estimated profitability methodology), payment of advisory fees or other fees to BFA (or its affiliates) in connection with any investments by the Fund in other funds for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory services or other services, and BlackRock’s profile in the investment community. The Board also noted the revenue received by BFA and/or its affiliates pursuant to an agreement that permits a service provider to use certain portions of BlackRock’s technology platform to service accounts managed by BFA and/or its affiliates, including the iShares funds. The Board noted that BFA generally does not use soft dollars or consider the value of research or other services that may be provided to BFA (including its affiliates) in selecting brokers for portfolio transactions for the Fund. The Board concluded that any such ancillary benefits would not be disadvantageous to the Fund and thus would not alter the Board’s conclusion with respect to the appropriateness of approving the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Conclusion: Based on a review of the factors described above, as well as such other factors as deemed appropriate by the Board, the Board, including all of the Independent Board Members, determined that the Fund’s investment advisory fee rate under the Advisory Agreement does not constitute a fee that is so disproportionately large as to bear no reasonable relationship to the services rendered and that could not have been the product of arm’s-length bargaining, and concluded to approve the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

 

 

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iShares MSCI Global Multifactor ETF, iShares MSCI Intl Small-Cap Multifactor ETF, iShares MSCI USA Mid-Cap Multifactor ETF, iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor ETF, iShares U.S. Equity Factor (each the “Fund”)

Under Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”), including a majority of Board Members who are not “interested persons” of the Trust (as that term is defined in the 1940 Act) (the “Independent Board Members”), is required annually to consider and approve the Investment Advisory Agreement between the Trust and BFA (the “Advisory Agreement”) on behalf of the Fund. The Board’s consideration entails a year-long process whereby the Board and its committees (composed solely of Independent Board Members) assess BlackRock’s services to the Fund, including investment management; fund accounting; administrative and shareholder services; oversight of the Fund’s service providers; risk management and oversight; legal and compliance services; and ability to meet applicable legal and regulatory requirements. The Independent Board Members requested, and BFA provided, such information as the Independent Board Members, with advice from independent counsel, deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the Advisory Agreement. At meetings on May 3, 2022 and May 18, 2022, a committee composed of all of the Independent Board Members (the “15(c) Committee”), with independent counsel, met with management and reviewed and discussed information provided in response to initial requests of the 15(c) Committee and/or its independent counsel, and requested certain additional information, which management agreed to provide. At a meeting held on June 13-15, 2022, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, reviewed the additional information provided by management in response to these requests.

After extensive discussions and deliberations, the Board, including all of the Independent Board Members, approved the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund, based on a review of qualitative and quantitative information provided by BFA and their cumulative experience as Board Members. The Board noted its satisfaction with the extent and quality of information provided and its frequent interactions with management, as well as the detailed responses and other information provided by BFA. The Independent Board Members were advised by their independent counsel throughout the process, including about the legal standards applicable to their review. In approving the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, considered various factors, including: (i) the expenses and performance of the Fund; (ii) the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by BFA; (iii) the costs of services provided to the Fund and profits realized by BFA and its affiliates; (iv) potential economies of scale and the sharing of related benefits; (v) the fees and services provided for other comparable funds/accounts managed by BFA and its affiliates; and (vi) other benefits to BFA and/or its affiliates. The material factors, none of which was controlling, and conclusions that formed the basis for the Board, including the Independent Board Members, to approve the continuance of the Advisory Agreement are discussed below.

Expenses and Performance of the Fund: The Board reviewed statistical information prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent provider of investment company data, regarding the expense ratio components, including gross and net total expenses, fees and expenses of another fund in which the Fund invests (if applicable), and waivers/reimbursements (if applicable) of the Fund in comparison with the same information for other ETFs, objectively selected by Broadridge as comprising the Fund’s applicable expense peer group pursuant to Broadridge’s proprietary ETF methodology (the “Peer Group”). The Board was provided with a detailed description of the proprietary ETF methodology used by Broadridge to determine the Fund’s Peer Group. The Board noted that, due to the limitations in providing comparable funds in the Peer Group, the statistical information provided in Broadridge’s report may or may not provide meaningful direct comparisons to the Fund in all instances. The Board also noted that the investment advisory fee rate and overall expenses (net of waivers and reimbursements) for the Fund were lower than the median of the investment advisory fee rates and overall expenses (net of waivers and reimbursements) of the funds in its Peer Group, excluding iShares funds.

In addition, to the extent that any of the comparison funds included in the Peer Group, excluding iShares funds, track the same index as the Fund, Broadridge also provided, and the Board reviewed, a comparison of the Fund’s performance for the one-year, three-year, five-year, ten-year, and since inception periods, as applicable, and for the quarter ended December 31, 2021, to that of such relevant comparison fund(s) for the same periods. The Board noted that the Fund seeks to track its specified underlying index and that, during the year, the Board received periodic reports on the Fund’s short- and longer-term performance in comparison with its underlying index. Such periodic comparative performance information, including additional detailed information as requested by the Board, was also considered. The Board noted that the Fund generally performed in line with its underlying index over the relevant periods.

Based on this review, the other factors considered at the meeting, and their general knowledge of ETF pricing, the Board concluded that the investment advisory fee rate and expense level and the historical performance of the Fund supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided: Based on management’s representations, including information about recent enhancements and initiatives with respect to the iShares business, including with respect to capital markets support and analysis, technology, portfolio management, product design and quality, compliance and risk management, global public policy and other services, the Board expected that there would be no diminution in the scope of services required of or provided by BFA under the Advisory Agreement for the coming year as compared with the scope of services provided by BFA during prior years. In reviewing the scope of these services, the Board considered BFA’s investment philosophy and experience, noting that BFA and its affiliates have committed significant resources over time, including during the past year, to support the iShares funds and their shareholders and have made significant investments into the iShares business. The Board also considered BFA’s compliance program and its compliance record with respect to the Fund. In that regard, the Board noted that BFA reports to the Board about portfolio management and compliance matters on a periodic basis in connection with regularly scheduled meetings of the Board, and on other occasions as necessary and appropriate, and has provided information and made relevant officers and other employees of BFA (and its affiliates) available as needed to provide further assistance with these matters. The Board also reviewed the background and experience of the persons responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund, as well as the resources available to them in managing the Fund. In addition to the above considerations, the Board reviewed and considered detailed presentations regarding BFA’s investment performance, investment and risk management processes and strategies, provided at the May 3, 2022 meeting and throughout the year, and matters related to BFA’s portfolio compliance program.

Based on review of this information, and the performance information discussed above, the Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund under the Advisory Agreement supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

 

 

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Costs of Services Provided to the Fund and Profits Realized by BFA and its Affiliates: The Board reviewed information about the estimated profitability to BlackRock in managing the Fund, based on the fees payable to BFA and its affiliates (including fees under the Advisory Agreement), and other sources of revenue and expense to BFA and its affiliates from the Fund’s operations for the last calendar year. The Board reviewed BlackRock’s methodology for calculating estimated profitability of the iShares funds, noting that the 15(c) Committee and the Board had focused on the methodology and profitability presentation. The Board recognized that profitability may be affected by numerous factors, including, among other things, fee waivers by BFA, the types of funds managed, expense allocations and business mix. The Board thus recognized that calculating and comparing profitability at individual fund levels is challenging. The Board discussed with management the sources of direct and ancillary revenue, including the revenues to BTC, a BlackRock affiliate, from securities lending by the Fund. The Board also discussed BFA’s estimated profit margin as reflected in the Fund’s profitability analysis and reviewed information regarding potential economies of scale (as discussed below).

Based on this review, the Board concluded that the information considered with respect to the profits realized by BFA and its affiliates under the Advisory Agreement and from other relationships between the Fund and BFA and/or its affiliates, if any, as well as the other factors considered at the meeting, supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Economies of Scale: The Board reviewed information and considered the extent to which economies of scale might be realized as the assets of the Fund increase, noting that the issue of potential economies of scale had been focused on by the 15(c) Committee and the Board during their meetings and addressed by management. The 15(c) Committee and the Board received information regarding BlackRock’s historical estimated profitability, including BFA’s and its affiliates’ estimated costs in providing services. The estimated cost information distinguished, among other things, between fixed and variable costs, and showed how the level and nature of fixed and variable costs may impact the existence or size of scale benefits, with the Board recognizing that potential economies of scale are difficult to measure. The 15(c) Committee and the Board reviewed information provided by BFA regarding the sharing of scale benefits with the iShares funds through various means, including, as applicable, through relatively low fee rates established at inception, breakpoints, waivers, or other fee reductions, as well as through additional investment in the iShares business and the provision of improved or additional infrastructure and services to the iShares funds and their shareholders. The Board noted that the Advisory Agreement for the Fund did not provide for breakpoints in the Fund’s investment advisory fee rate as the assets of the Fund increase. However, the Board noted that it would continue to assess the appropriateness of adding breakpoints in the future.

The Board concluded that this review of potential economies of scale and the sharing of related benefits, as well as the other factors considered at the meeting, supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Fees and Services Provided for Other Comparable Funds/Accounts Managed by BFA and its Affiliates: The Board received and considered information regarding the investment advisory/management fee rates for other funds/accounts in the U.S. for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory/management services, including open-end funds registered under the 1940 Act (including sub-advised funds), collective trust funds, and institutional separate accounts (collectively, the “Other Accounts”). The Board acknowledged BFA’s representation that the iShares funds are fundamentally different investment vehicles from the Other Accounts.

The Board received detailed information regarding how the Other Accounts generally differ from the Fund, including in terms of the types of services and generally more extensive services provided to the Fund, as well as other significant differences. In that regard, the Board considered that the pricing of services to institutional clients is typically based on a number of factors beyond the nature and extent of the specific services to be provided and often depends on the overall relationship between the client and its affiliates and the adviser and its affiliates. In addition, the Board considered the relative complexity and inherent risks and challenges of managing and providing other services to the Fund, as a publicly traded investment vehicle, as compared to the Other Accounts, particularly those that are institutional clients, in light of differing regulatory requirements and client-imposed mandates. The Board noted that BFA and its affiliates do not manage Other Accounts with substantially the same investment objective and strategy as the Fund and that track the same index as the Fund. The Board also acknowledged management’s assertion that, for certain iShares funds, and for client segmentation purposes, BlackRock has launched an iShares fund that may provide a similar investment exposure at a lower investment advisory fee rate.

The Board considered the “all-inclusive” nature of the Fund’s advisory fee structure, and the Fund’s expenses borne by BFA under this arrangement and noted that the investment advisory fee rate under the Advisory Agreement for the Fund was generally higher than the investment advisory/management fee rates for certain of the Other Accounts (particularly institutional clients) and concluded that the differences appeared to be consistent with the factors discussed.

Other Benefits to BFA and/or its Affiliates: The Board reviewed other benefits or ancillary revenue received by BFA and/or its affiliates in connection with the services provided to the Fund by BFA, both direct and indirect, including, but not limited to, payment of revenue to BTC, the Fund’s securities lending agent, for loaning portfolio securities (which was included in the profit margins reviewed by the Board pursuant to BFA’s estimated profitability methodology), payment of advisory fees or other fees to BFA (or its affiliates) in connection with any investments by the Fund in other funds for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory services or other services, and BlackRock’s profile in the investment community. The Board also noted the revenue received by BFA and/or its affiliates pursuant to an agreement that permits a service provider to use certain portions of BlackRock’s technology platform to service accounts managed by BFA and/or its affiliates, including the iShares funds. The Board noted that BFA generally does not use soft dollars or consider the value of research or other services that may be provided to BFA (including its affiliates) in selecting brokers for portfolio transactions for the Fund. The Board concluded that any such ancillary benefits would not be disadvantageous to the Fund and thus would not alter the Board’s conclusion with respect to the appropriateness of approving the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Conclusion: Based on a review of the factors described above, as well as such other factors as deemed appropriate by the Board, the Board, including all of the Independent Board Members, determined that the Fund’s investment advisory fee rate under the Advisory Agreement does not constitute a fee that is so disproportionately large as to bear no reasonable relationship to the services rendered and that could not have been the product of arm’s-length bargaining, and concluded to approve the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

 

 

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Supplemental Information  (unaudited)

 

Section 19(a) Notices

The amounts and sources of distributions reported are estimates and are being provided pursuant to regulatory requirements and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources for tax reporting purposes will depend upon each Fund’s investment experience during the year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. Shareholders will receive a Form 1099-DIV each calendar year that will inform them how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

July 31, 2022

 

     Total Cumulative Distributions
for the Fiscal Year
    % Breakdown of the Total Cumulative
Distributions for the Fiscal Year
 
iShares ETF   Net
Investment
Income
    Net Realized
Capital Gains
    Return of
Capital
    Total Per
Share
    Net
Investment
Income
    Net Realized
Capital Gains
    Return of
Capital
    Total Per
Share
 

International Equity Factor

  $ 1.404473     $     $     $ 1.404473       100             100

MSCI Global Multifactor

    0.730445                   0.730445       100                   100  

MSCI Intl Small-Cap Multifactor(a)

    1.415182             0.086116       1.501298       94             6       100  

MSCI USA Mid-Cap Multifactor

    0.478768                   0.478768       100                   100  

MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor(a)

    0.645409             0.000984       0.646393       100             0 (b)      100  

U.S. Equity Factor

    0.614291                   0.614291       100                   100  

 

  (a) 

The Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its net investment income and net realized capital gains; therefore, a portion of the distribution may be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the shareholder’s investment in the Fund is returned to the shareholder. A return of capital does not necessarily reflect the Fund’s investment performance and should not be confused with “yield” or “income”. When distributions exceed total return performance, the difference will incrementally reduce the Fund’s net asset value per share.

 
  (b) 

Rounds to less than 1%.

 

Premium/Discount Information

Information on the Fund’s net asset value, market price, premiums and discounts, and bid-ask spreads can be found at iShares.com.

 

 

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Trustee and Officer Information  (unaudited)

 

The Board of Trustees has responsibility for the overall management and operations of the Funds, including general supervision of the duties performed by BFA and other service providers. Each Trustee serves until he or she resigns, is removed, dies, retires or becomes incapacitated. Each officer shall hold office until his or her successor is elected and qualifies or until his or her death, resignation or removal. Trustees who are not “interested persons” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust are referred to as independent trustees (“Independent Trustees”).

The registered investment companies advised by BFA or its affiliates (the “BlackRock-advised Funds”) are organized into one complex of open-end equity, multi-asset, index and money market funds and ETFs (the “BlackRock Multi-Asset Complex”), one complex of closed-end funds and open-end non-index fixed-income funds (including ETFs) (the “BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex”) and one complex of ETFs (“Exchange-Traded Fund Complex”) (each, a “BlackRock Fund Complex”). Each Fund is included in the Exchange-Traded Fund Complex. Each Trustee also serves as a Director of iShares, Inc. and a Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust and, as a result, oversees all of the funds within the Exchange-Traded Fund Complex, which consists of 384 funds as of July 31, 2022. With the exception of Robert S. Kapito, Salim Ramji and Charles Park, the address of each Trustee and officer is c/o BlackRock, Inc., 400 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94105. The address of Mr. Kapito, Mr. Ramji and Mr. Park is c/o BlackRock, Inc., Park Avenue Plaza, 55 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10055. The Board has designated John E. Kerrigan as its Independent Board Chair. Additional information about the Funds’ Trustees and officers may be found in the Funds’ combined Statement of Additional Information, which is available without charge, upon request, by calling toll-free 1-800-iShares (1-800-474-2737).

 

Interested Trustees
       
Name (Age)    Position(s)    Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
   Other Directorships Held by Trustee

Robert S. Kapito(a)

(65)

   Trustee
(since 2009).
   President, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2006); Vice Chairman of BlackRock, Inc. and Head of BlackRock’s Portfolio Management Group (since its formation in 1998) and BlackRock, Inc.’s predecessor entities (since 1988); Trustee, University of Pennsylvania (since 2009); President of Board of Directors, Hope & Heroes Children’s Cancer Fund (since 2002).    Director of BlackRock, Inc. (since 2006); Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2009); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011).

Salim Ramji(b)

(52)

   Trustee
(since 2019).
   Senior Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2014); Global Head of BlackRock’s ETF and Index Investments Business (since 2019); Head of BlackRock’s U.S. Wealth Advisory Business (2015-2019); Global Head of Corporate Strategy, BlackRock, Inc. (2014-2015); Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company (2010-2014).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2019); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2019).

 

(a) Robert S. Kapito is deemed to be an “interested person” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust due to his affiliations with BlackRock, Inc. and its affiliates.

(b) Salim Ramji is deemed to be an “interested person” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust due to his affiliations with BlackRock, Inc. and its affiliates.

 

Independent Trustees
       
Name (Age)    Position(s)    Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
   Other Directorships Held by Trustee

John E. Kerrigan

(67)

   Trustee (since 2005); Independent Board Chair (since 2022).    Chief Investment Officer, Santa Clara University (since 2002).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2005); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011); Independent Board Chair of iShares, Inc. and iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2022).

Jane D. Carlin

(66)

   Trustee (since 2015); Risk Committee Chair (since 2016).    Consultant (since 2012); Member of the Audit Committee (2012-2018), Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee (2017-2018) and Director of PHH Corporation (mortgage solutions) (2012-2018); Managing Director and Global Head of Financial Holding Company Governance & Assurance and the Global Head of Operational Risk Management of Morgan Stanley (2006-2012).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2015); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2015); Member of the Audit Committee (since 2016), Chair of the Audit Committee (since 2020) and Director of The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (since 2016).

Richard L. Fagnani

(67)

   Trustee (since 2017); Audit Committee Chair (since 2019).    Partner, KPMG LLP (2002-2016).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2017); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2017).

 

 

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Trustee and Officer Information  (unaudited)  (continued)

 

Independent Trustees (continued)
       
Name (Age)    Position(s)    Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
   Other Directorships Held by Trustee

Cecilia H. Herbert

(73)

   Trustee (since 2005); Nominating and Governance and Equity Plus Committee Chairs (since 2022).    Chair of the Finance Committee (since 2019) and Trustee and Member of the Finance, Audit and Quality Committees of Stanford Health Care (since 2016); Trustee of WNET, New York’s public media company (since 2011) and Member of the Audit Committee (since 2018) and Investment Committee (since 2011); Chair (1994-2005) and Member (since 1992) of the Investment Committee, Archdiocese of San Francisco; Trustee of Forward Funds (14 portfolios) (2009-2018); Trustee of Salient MF Trust (4 portfolios) (2015-2018); Director (1998-2013) and President (2007-2011) of the Board of Directors, Catholic Charities CYO; Trustee (2002-2011) and Chair of the Finance and Investment Committee (2006-2010) of the Thacher School; Director of the Senior Center of Jackson Hole (since 2020).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2005); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011); Trustee of Thrivent Church Loan and Income Fund (since 2019).

Drew E. Lawton

(63)

   Trustee (since 2017); 15(c) Committee Chair (since 2017).    Senior Managing Director of New York Life Insurance Company (2010-2015).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2017); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2017).

John E. Martinez

(61)

   Trustee (since 2003); Securities Lending Committee Chair (since 2019).    Director of Real Estate Equity Exchange, Inc. (since 2005); Director of Cloudera Foundation (2017-2020); and Director of Reading Partners (2012-2016).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2003); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011).

Madhav V. Rajan

(57)

   Trustee (since 2011); Fixed Income Plus Committee Chair (since 2019).    Dean, and George Pratt Shultz Professor of Accounting, University of Chicago Booth School of Business (since 2017); Advisory Board Member (since 2016) and Director (since 2020) of C.M. Capital Corporation; Chair of the Board for the Center for Research in Security Prices, LLC (since 2020); Robert K. Jaedicke Professor of Accounting, Stanford University Graduate School of Business (2001-2017); Professor of Law (by courtesy), Stanford Law School (2005-2017); Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Head of MBA Program, Stanford University Graduate School of Business (2010-2016).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2011); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011).

 

Officers
     
Name (Age)    Position(s)    Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years

Armando Senra

(51)

   President
(since 2019).
   Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2007); Head of U.S., Canada and Latam iShares, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2019); Head of Latin America Region, BlackRock, Inc. (2006-2019); Managing Director, Bank of America Merrill Lynch (1994-2006).

Trent Walker

(48)

   Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (since 2020).    Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since September 2019); Chief Financial Officer of iShares Delaware Trust Sponsor LLC, BlackRock Funds, BlackRock Funds II, BlackRock Funds IV, BlackRock Funds V and BlackRock Funds VI (since 2021); Executive Vice President of PIMCO (2016-2019); Senior Vice President of PIMCO (2008-2015); Treasurer (2013-2019) and Assistant Treasurer (2007-2017) of PIMCO Funds, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, PIMCO ETF Trust, PIMCO Equity Series, PIMCO Equity Series VIT, PIMCO Managed Accounts Trust, 2 PIMCO-sponsored interval funds and 21 PIMCO-sponsored closed-end funds.

Charles Park

(54)

   Chief Compliance Officer (since 2006).    Chief Compliance Officer of BlackRock Advisors, LLC and the BlackRock-advised Funds in the BlackRock Multi-Asset Complex and the BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex (since 2014); Chief Compliance Officer of BFA (since 2006).

Marisa Rolland

(41)

   Secretary
(since 2022).
   Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2018); Vice President, BlackRock, Inc. (2010-2017).

Rachel Aguirre

(40)

   Executive Vice President (since 2022).    Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2018); Director, BlackRock, Inc. (2009-2018); Head of U.S. iShares Product (since 2022); Head of EII U.S. Product Engineering (since 2021); Co-Head of EII’s Americas Portfolio Engineering (2020-2021); Head of Developed Markets Portfolio Engineering (2016-2019).

Jennifer Hsui

(46)

   Executive Vice President (since 2022).    Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2009); Co-Head of Index Equity (since 2022).

James Mauro

(51)

   Executive Vice President (since 2022).    Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2010); Head of Fixed Income Index Investments in the Americas and Head of San Francisco Core Portfolio Management (since 2020).

 

 

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Trustee and Officer Information  (unaudited)  (continued)

 

Effective March 18, 2022, Rachel Aguirre, Jennifer Hsui, and James Mauro have replaced Scott Radell, Alan Mason, and Marybeth Leithead as Executive Vice Presidents.

Effective June 15, 2022, Marisa Rolland replaced Deepa Damre Smith as Secretary.

 

 

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General Information

 

Electronic Delivery

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A description of the policies and procedures that the iShares Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and information about how the iShares Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent twelve-month period ending June 30 is available without charge, upon request (1) by calling toll-free 1-800-474-2737; (2) on the iShares website at iShares.com; and (3) on the SEC website at sec.gov.

A description of the Trust’s policies and procedures with respect to the disclosure of the Fund’s portfolio securities is available in the Fund Prospectus. The Fund discloses its portfolio holdings daily and provides information regarding its top holdings in Fund fact sheets at iShares.com.

 

 

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Glossary of Terms Used in this Report

 

Portfolio Abbreviations
ADR    American Depositary Receipt
GDR    Global Depositary Receipt
JSC    Joint Stock Company
NVDR    Non-Voting Depositary Receipt
NVS    Non-Voting Shares
PJSC    Public Joint Stock Company
REIT    Real Estate Investment Trust
SDR    Swedish Depositary Receipt
 

 

 

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  JULY 31, 2022

 

 

  

2022 Annual Report

 

 

 

iShares Trust

 

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iShares ESG Aware Aggressive Allocation ETF | EAOA | Cboe BZX

 

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iShares ESG Aware Conservative Allocation ETF | EAOK | Cboe BZX

 

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iShares ESG Aware Growth Allocation ETF | EAOR | Cboe BZX

 

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iShares ESG Aware Moderate Allocation ETF | EAOM | Cboe BZX


The Markets in Review

Dear Shareholder,

The 12-month reporting period as of July 31, 2022 saw the emergence of significant challenges that disrupted the economic recovery and strong financial markets. The U.S. economy shrank in the first half of 2022, ending the run of robust growth that followed the reopening of global economies and the development of COVID-19 vaccines. Changes in consumer spending patterns and a tight labor market led to elevated inflation, which reached a 40-year high. Moreover, while the foremost effect of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been a severe humanitarian crisis, the ongoing war continued to present challenges for both investors and policymakers.

Equity prices fell as interest rates rose, particularly weighing on relatively high-valuation growth stocks and economically sensitive small-capitalization stocks. While both large- and small-capitalization U.S. stocks fell, declines for small-capitalization U.S. stocks were steeper. Both emerging market stocks and international equities from developed markets fell significantly, pressured by rising interest rates and a strengthening U.S. dollar.

The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield (which is inversely related to bond prices) rose notably during the reporting period as investors reacted to higher inflation and attempted to anticipate its impact on future interest rate changes. The corporate bond market also faced inflationary headwinds, and increasing uncertainty led to higher corporate bond spreads (the difference in yield between U.S. Treasuries and similarly-dated corporate bonds).

The U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”), acknowledging that inflation is growing faster than expected, raised interest rates four times while indicating that additional rate hikes were likely. Furthermore, the Fed wound down its bond-buying programs and began to reduce its balance sheet. Continued high inflation and the Fed’s statements led many analysts to anticipate that interest rates have room to rise before peaking, although investors’ inflation expectations began to decline near the end of the period.

The horrific war in Ukraine has significantly clouded the outlook for the global economy, leading to major volatility in energy and metals markets. Sanctions on Russia, Europe’s top energy supplier, and general wartime disruption have magnified supply problems for key commodities. We believe elevated energy prices will continue to exacerbate inflationary pressure while also constraining economic growth. Combating inflation without stifling a recovery, while buffering against ongoing supply and price shocks, will be an especially challenging environment for setting effective monetary policy. Despite the likelihood of more rate increases on the horizon, we believe the Fed will ultimately err on the side of protecting employment, even at the expense of higher inflation. In the meantime, however, we believe that we are likely to see a period of slowing growth paired with relatively high inflation.

In this environment, while we favor an overweight to equities in the long-term, the market’s concerns over excessive rate hikes from central banks moderate our outlook. Furthermore, the energy shock and a deteriorating economic backdrop in China and Europe are likely to challenge corporate earnings, so we are underweight equities overall in the near-term. We take the opposite view on credit, where higher spreads provide near-term opportunities, while the likelihood of higher inflation leads us to take an underweight stance on credit in the long-term. We believe that investment-grade corporates, U.K. gilts, local-currency emerging market debt, and inflation-protected bonds (particularly in Europe) offer strong opportunities for a six- to twelve-month horizon.

Overall, our view is that investors need to think globally, extend their scope across a broad array of asset classes, and be nimble as market conditions change. We encourage you to talk with your financial advisor and visit iShares.com for further insight about investing in today’s markets.

Sincerely,

 

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Rob Kapito

President, BlackRock, Inc.

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Rob Kapito

President, BlackRock, Inc.

 

Total Returns as of July 31, 2022
     
      6-Month     12-Month 
   

U.S. large cap equities
(S&P 500® Index)

  (7.81)%   (4.64)%
   

U.S. small cap equities
(Russell 2000® Index)

  (6.42)       (14.29)      
   

International equities
(MSCI Europe, Australasia, Far East Index)

  (11.27)         (14.32)      
   

Emerging market equities (MSCI Emerging Markets Index)

  (16.24)         (20.09)      
   

3-month Treasury bills
(ICE BofA 3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index)

  0.21       0.22    
   

U.S. Treasury securities
(ICE BofA 10-Year U.S. Treasury Index)

  (6.38)       (10.00)      
   

U.S. investment grade bonds
(Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index)

  (6.14)       (9.12)    
   

Tax-exempt municipal bonds
(Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index)

  (3.95)       (6.93)    
   

U.S. high yield bonds
(Bloomberg U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index)

  (6.58)       (8.03)    

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Index performance is shown for illustrative purposes only. You cannot invest directly in an index.

 

 

 

 

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Page

 

 

The Markets in Review

     2  

Annual Report:

  

Market Overview

     4  

Fund Summary

     5  

About Fund Performance

     13  

Disclosure of Expenses

     13  

Schedules of Investments

     14  

Financial Statements:

  

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

     18  

Statements of Operations

     19  

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     20  

Financial Highlights

     22  

Notes to Financial Statements

     26  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     32  

Important Tax Information

     33  

Board Review and Approval of Investment Advisory Contract

     34  

Supplemental Information

     36  

Trustee and Officer Information

     37  

General Information

     40  

 

 

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Market Overview

 

iShares Trust

Global Market Overview

Global equity markets declined during the 12 months ended July 31, 2022 (“reporting period”). The MSCI ACWI, a broad global equity index that includes both developed and emerging markets, returned -10.48% in U.S. dollar terms for the reporting period.

For the first five months of the reporting period, economic recovery supported stocks in most regions of the world. The global economy continued to rebound from the impact of restrictions imposed at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, as mitigation and adaptation allowed most economic activity to continue. However, substantial challenges emerged at the beginning of 2022, which negatively affected stock prices. Inflation rose significantly in many countries, reducing consumers’ purchasing power and leading many central banks to tighten monetary policy. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine presented a further challenge to the global economy, disrupting important commodities markets.

The U.S. economy grew briskly over the final half of 2021, powered primarily by consumer spending. Record-high personal savings rates allowed consumers to spend at an elevated level, releasing pent-up demand for goods and services. Growth subsequently stalled in the first half of 2022, and the economy contracted amid lower inventories and faltering business investment. Despite the economic downturn, unemployment declined substantially, falling to 3.5% in July 2022 — identical to the pre-pandemic rate in February 2020. Although high inflation negatively impacted consumer sentiment, which declined significantly, consumer spending continued to increase.

Rising inflation led to a shift in policy from the U.S. Federal Reserve (“the Fed”). As the reporting period began, the Fed was using accommodative monetary policy to stimulate the economy. Short-term interest rates were kept at near-zero levels, and the Fed used bond-buying programs to stabilize debt markets. However, rising prices led the Fed to tighten monetary policy during the reporting period in an attempt to prevent runaway inflation. The Fed slowed and then ended its bond-buying activities, finally reversing course as it began to reduce its balance sheet in June 2022. In March 2022, the Fed began to raise short-term interest rates, followed by three more increases for a total increase of 225 basis points, the most rapid rise in decades. Interest rates rose significantly in response, leading to higher borrowing costs for businesses.

Stocks declined in Europe and economic growth stalled, with the Eurozone economy slowing substantially beginning in the fourth quarter of 2021. Significantly higher inflation and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine negatively impacted equities. Russia is an important trading partner with many European countries, and new sanctions imposed limits on certain types of trade with Russia. Investors became concerned that the sharp rise in energy prices during the reporting period would constrain economic growth, as Europe relies on imported energy for much of its industrial and heating needs. The European Central Bank (“ECB”) responded to elevated inflation by raising interest rates in July 2022, the first such increase in over a decade.

Despite relatively low inflation by global standards, Asia-Pacific stocks declined significantly. Chinese stocks faced significant headwinds amid regulatory interventions by the Chinese government and strict lockdowns following COVID-19 outbreaks. Japanese stocks also declined amid an economic contraction in the first quarter of 2022 and a sharp decline in the Japanese yen relative to the U.S. dollar. Emerging market stocks declined substantially, as higher interest rates and a strengthening U.S. dollar raised the cost of borrowing in many emerging economies.

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022    iShares® ESG Aware Aggressive Allocation ETF

 

Investment Objective

The iShares ESG Aware Aggressive Allocation ETF(the “Fund”) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of a portfolio of underlying equity and fixed income funds with positive environmental, social and governance characteristics intended to represent an aggressive risk profile, as represented by the BlackRock ESG Aware Aggressive Allocation Index (the “Index”). The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index.

Performance

 

      Average Annual Total Returns         

  Cumulative Total Returns    

 
         1 Year     Since   
Inception   
          1 Year      Since     
Inception     
 

 

 

Fund NAV

    (10.57 )%      9.25%         (10.57 )%       20.81%    

Fund Market

    (10.61     9.24            (10.61      20.79       

Index

    (10.55     9.33            (10.55      20.96       

 

 

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT

(SINCE INCEPTION AT NET ASSET VALUE)

 

 

LOGO

The inception date of the Fund was June 12, 2020. The first day of secondary market trading was June 18, 2020.

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. See “About Fund Performance” for more information.

Expense Example

 

Actual         Hypothetical 5% Return           

 

 

     

 

 

      
 

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a) 
     

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a) 
      

Annualized    

Expense    

Ratio    

 

 

 

 

 

 
  $       1,000.00          $       905.00          $       0.09         $      1,000.00          $      1,024.70          $        0.10          0.02%   

 

 

 

 

   (a)

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). Other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, may be paid which are not reflected in the tables and examples above. See “Disclosure of Expenses” for more information. The fees and expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests are not included in the Fund’s annualized expense ratio.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022   (continued)    iShares® ESG Aware Aggressive Allocation ETF

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

Investor interest in the environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) attributes of companies was mixed during the reporting period. After ESG investments reached a record level in 2021, monthly net inflows to ESG-focused investments was negative in May 2022 for the first time in three years. The COVID-19 pandemic served as a motivating factor for many businesses to reexamine their ESG policies.

The Index’s mix of stock and bond funds with positive ESG characteristics designed to represent an aggressive target risk allocation strategy declined for the reporting period. The equity allocation, which represented approximately 80% of the Index on average, detracted the most from the Index’s return. U.S. stocks, especially large- and mid-capitalization stocks, detracted from the Index’s return, driven primarily by weakness in the interactive media and services industry. A change to the tracking data policies of a popular mobile platform impeded the ability of social media companies to target specific customer demographics, reducing the value of the advertising they sell. Consequently, revenues decreased, weighing heavily on stocks in the growth-oriented industry.

International stocks from developed and emerging market economies were another source of weakness, particularly stocks in Japan, which endured two separate quarters of economic contraction during the reporting period. The Japanese yen declined significantly relative to the U.S. dollar, reducing the value of Japanese assets denominated in U.S. dollars. Emerging market stocks faced headwinds from China, as significant lockdowns to prevent the spread of COVID-19 weighed on economic activity.

The Index’s bond allocation, which represented approximately 20% of the Index on average, also detracted from the Index’s performance. Four interest rate increases by the Fed led to higher interest rates, decreasing the value of previously-issued bonds.

Portfolio Information

 

PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION

 

   

Asset Class

 

   

 

Percent of
Total Investments

 

 
(a) 

 

Domestic Equity

    52.5

International Equity

    26.6  
Domestic Fixed Income   20.9  

FIVE LARGEST HOLDINGS

 

   

Security

 

   

 

Percent of
Total Investments

 

 
(a) 

 

iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF

    47.0

iShares ESG Aware U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF

    20.9  

iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF

    18.4  

iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF

    8.2  
iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF   5.5  
 

 

  (a) 

Excludes money market funds.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022     iShares® ESG Aware Conservative Allocation ETF

 

Investment Objective

The iShares ESG Aware Conservative Allocation ETF(the “Fund”) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of a portfolio of underlying equity and fixed income funds with positive environmental, social and governance characteristics intended to represent a conservative risk profile, as represented by the BlackRock ESG Aware Conservative Allocation Index (the “Index”). The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index.

Performance

 

      Average Annual Total Returns         

  Cumulative Total Returns    

 
         1 Year    

Since   

Inception   

          1 Year     

Since     

Inception     

 

 

 

Fund NAV

    (9.65 )%      1.00%         (9.65 )%       2.15%    

Fund Market

    (9.68     1.00            (9.68      2.15       

Index

    (9.62     1.06            (9.62      2.28       

 

 

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT

(SINCE INCEPTION AT NET ASSET VALUE)

 

LOGO

The inception date of the Fund was June 12, 2020. The first day of secondary market trading was June 18, 2020.

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. See “About Fund Performance” for more information.

Expense Example

 

Actual         Hypothetical 5% Return           

 

 

     

 

 

      
 

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a) 
     

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a) 
      

Annualized    
Expense    

Ratio    

 
 

 

 

 

 
  $      1,000.00          $       926.40          $       0.29         $        1,000.00          $     1,024.50          $       0.30          0.06%   

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). Other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, may be paid which are not reflected in the tables and examples above. See “Disclosure of Expenses” for more information. The fees and expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests are not included in the Fund’s annualized expense ratio.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022   (continued)    iShares® ESG Aware Conservative Allocation ETF

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

Investor interest in the environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) attributes of companies was mixed during the reporting period. After ESG investments reached a record level in 2021, monthly net inflows to ESG-focused investments was negative in May 2022 for the first time in three years. The COVID-19 pandemic served as a motivating factor for many businesses to reexamine their ESG policies.

The Index’s mix of stock and bond funds with positive ESG characteristics designed to represent a conservative target risk allocation strategy declined for the reporting period. The bond allocation, which represented approximately 70% of the Index on average, detracted the most from the Index’s return. U.S. bonds led the decline, as the Fed raised short-term interest rates four times, diminishing the value of previously issued bonds. Consequently, all bond categories detracted from the Index’s performance. Rising interest rates drove increased yields (which move inversely to bond prices) on corporate bonds and raised borrowing costs for issuers. Furthermore, corporate bond spreads (the difference between corporate bond yields and the yields of similarly-dated U.S. Treasury bonds) widened, indicating increasing investor caution in an environment of high inflation and rising interest rates.

U.S. Treasury bonds also detracted from the Index’s return, as yields rose at every maturity level. Mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”) declined amid a significant rise in mortgage rates and action by the Fed to reduce its holdings of MBS.

The Index’s equity allocation, which represented approximately 30% of the Index on average, also detracted from the Index’s performance. Large- and mid-capitalization U.S. stocks detracted from the Index’s return, as the reopening-led recovery cooled and the economy contracted in the first half of 2022.

Portfolio Information

 

PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION

 

   

Asset Class

 

   

 

Percent of
Total Investments

 

 
(a) 

 

Domestic Fixed Income

    71.2

Domestic Equity

    19.1  
International Equity   9.7  

FIVE LARGEST HOLDINGS

 

   

Security

 

   

 

Percent of
Total Investments

 

 
(a) 

 

iShares ESG Aware U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF

    71.2

iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF

    17.1  

iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF

    6.7  

iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF

    3.0  
iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF   2.0  
 

 

  (a)

Excludes money market funds.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022     iShares® ESG Aware Growth Allocation ETF

 

Investment Objective

The iShares ESG Aware Growth Allocation ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of a portfolio of underlying equity and fixed income funds with positive environmental, social and governance characteristics intended to represent a growth risk profile, as represented by the BlackRock ESG Aware Growth Allocation Index (the “Index”). The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index.

Performance

 

      Average Annual Total Returns         

  Cumulative Total Returns    

 
         1 Year     Since   
Inception   
          1 Year      Since     
Inception     
 

 

 

Fund NAV

    (10.11 )%      5.97%         (10.11 )%       13.20%  

Fund Market

    (10.15     5.96            (10.15      13.18     

Index

    (10.16     6.05            (10.16      13.35     

 

 

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT

(SINCE INCEPTION AT NET ASSET VALUE)

 

LOGO

The inception date of the Fund was June 12, 2020. The first day of secondary market trading was June 18, 2020.

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. See “About Fund Performance” for more information.

Expense Example

 

Actual         Hypothetical 5% Return           

 

 

     

 

 

      
 

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a) 
     

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a) 
      

Annualized    

Expense    

Ratio    

 

 

 

 

 

 
  $      1,000.00          $        913.50          $        0.19         $     1,000.00          $       1,024.60          $        0.20          0.04%   

 

 

 

 

  (a)

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). Other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, may be paid which are not reflected in the tables and examples above. See “Disclosure of Expenses” for more information. The fees and expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests are not included in the Fund’s annualized expense ratio.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022   (continued)    iShares® ESG Aware Growth Allocation ETF

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

Investor interest in the environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) attributes of companies was mixed during the reporting period. After ESG investments reached a record level in 2021, monthly net inflows to ESG-focused investments was negative in May 2022 for the first time in three years. The COVID-19 pandemic served as a motivating factor for many businesses to reexamine their ESG policies.

The Index’s mix of stock and bond funds with positive ESG characteristics designed to represent a growth target risk allocation strategy declined for the reporting period. The equity allocation, which represented approximately 60% of the Index on average, detracted the most from the Index’s return. U.S. stocks, especially large- and mid-capitalization stocks, detracted from the Index’s return, driven primarily by weakness in the interactive media and services industry. A change to the tracking data policies of a popular mobile platform impeded the ability of social media companies to target specific customer demographics, reducing the value of the advertising they sell.

International stocks from developed and emerging market economies were another source of weakness, particularly stocks in Japan, which experienced two separate quarters of economic contraction during the reporting period. The Japanese yen declined significantly relative to the U.S. dollar, reducing the value of Japanese assets denominated in U.S. dollars.

The Index’s bond allocation, which represented approximately 40% of the Index on average, also detracted from the Index’s performance. Four interest rate increases by the Fed led to higher interest rates, decreasing the value of previously issued bonds. Rising interest rates drove increased yields (which move inversely to bond prices) on corporate bonds and raised borrowing costs for issuers.

Portfolio Information

 

PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION

 

   

Asset Class

 

   

 

Percent of
Total Investments

 

 
(a) 

 

Domestic Fixed Income

    41.4

Domestic Equity

    38.9  
International Equity   19.7  

FIVE LARGEST HOLDINGS

 

   

Security

 

   

 

Percent of
Total Investments

 

 
(a) 

 

iShares ESG Aware U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF

    41.4

iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF

    34.8  

iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF

    13.6  

iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF

    6.1  
iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF   4.1  
 

 

  (a)

Excludes money market funds.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022     iShares® ESG Aware Moderate Allocation ETF

 

Investment Objective

The iShares ESG Aware Moderate Allocation ETF(the “Fund”) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of a portfolio of underlying equity and fixed income funds with positive environmental, social and governance characteristics intended to represent a moderate risk profile, as represented by the BlackRock ESG Aware Moderate Allocation Index (the “Index”). The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index.

Performance

 

      Average Annual Total Returns         

  Cumulative Total Returns    

 
         1 Year     Since   
Inception   
          1 Year      Since     
Inception     
 

 

 

Fund NAV

    (9.79 )%      2.67%         (9.79 )%       5.80%    

Fund Market

    (9.77     2.69            (9.77      5.83       

Index

    (9.79     2.74            (9.79      5.93       

 

 

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT

(SINCE INCEPTION AT NET ASSET VALUE)

 

LOGO

The inception date of the Fund was June 12, 2020. The first day of secondary market trading was June 18, 2020.

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. See “About Fund Performance” for more information.

Expense Example

 

Actual         Hypothetical 5% Return           

 

 

     

 

 

      
 

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a) 
     

Beginning
Account Value
(02/01/22)
 
 
 
      

Ending
Account Value
(07/31/22)
 
 
 
      

Expenses
Paid During
the Period
 
 
(a) 
      

Annualized    

Expense    

Ratio    

 

 

 

 

 

 
  $     1,000.00          $        922.30          $        0.24         $       1,000.00          $       1,024.50          $        0.25          0.05%   

 

 

 

 

  (a)

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown). Other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, may be paid which are not reflected in the tables and examples above. See “Disclosure of Expenses” for more information. The fees and expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests are not included in the Fund’s annualized expense ratio.

 

 

 

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Fund Summary as of July 31, 2022   (continued)    iShares® ESG Aware Moderate Allocation ETF

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

Investor interest in the environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) attributes of companies was mixed during the reporting period. After ESG investments reached a record level in 2021, monthly net inflows to ESG-focused investments was negative in May 2022 for the first time in three years. The COVID-19 pandemic served as a motivating factor for many businesses to reexamine their ESG policies.

The Index’s mix of stock and bond funds with positive ESG characteristics designed to represent a moderate target risk allocation strategy declined for the reporting period. The bond allocation, which represented approximately 60% of the Index on average, detracted the most from the Index’s return. U.S. bonds led the decline, as the Fed raised short-term interest rates four times, diminishing the value of previously issued bonds. Consequently, all bond categories detracted from the Index’s performance. Rising interest rates drove increased yields (which move inversely to bond prices) on corporate bonds and raised borrowing costs for issuers.

U.S. Treasury bonds also detracted from the Index’s return, as yields rose at every maturity level. Mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”) declined amid a significant rise in mortgage rates and action by the Fed to reduce its holdings of MBS.

The Index’s equity allocation, which represented approximately 40% of the Index on average, also detracted from the Index’s performance. Large- and mid-capitalization U.S. stocks led the decline, driven primarily by weakness in the interactive media and services industry. A change to the tracking data policies of a popular mobile platform impeded the ability of social media companies to target specific customer demographics, reducing the value of the advertising they sell.

Portfolio Information

 

PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION

 

   

Asset Class

 

   

 

Percent of
Total Investments

 

 
(a) 

 

Domestic Fixed Income

    61.3

Domestic Equity

    25.7  
International Equity   13.0  

FIVE LARGEST HOLDINGS

 

   

Security

 

   

 

Percent of
Total Investments

 

 
(a) 

 

iShares ESG Aware U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF

    61.3

iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF

    23.0  

iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF

    9.0  

iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF

    4.0  
iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF   2.7  
 

 

  (a)

Excludes money market funds.

 

 

 

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About Fund Performance

 

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Financial markets have experienced extreme volatility and trading in many instruments has been disrupted. These circumstances may continue for an extended period of time and may continue to affect adversely the value and liquidity of each Fund’s investments. As a result, current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at iShares.com. Performance results assume reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares. The investment return and principal value of shares will vary with changes in market conditions. Shares may be worth more or less than their original cost when they are redeemed or sold in the market. Performance for certain funds may reflect a waiver of a portion of investment advisory fees. Without such a waiver, performance would have been lower.

Net asset value or “NAV” is the value of one share of a fund as calculated in accordance with the standard formula for valuing mutual fund shares. Beginning August 10, 2020, the price used to calculate market return (“Market Price”) is the closing price. Prior to August 10, 2020, Market Price was determined using the midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest ask on the primary stock exchange on which shares of a fund are listed for trading, as of the time that such fund’s NAV is calculated. Since shares of a fund may not trade in the secondary market until after the fund’s inception, for the period from inception to the first day of secondary market trading in shares of the fund, the NAV of the fund is used as a proxy for the Market Price to calculate market returns. Market and NAV returns assume that dividends and capital gain distributions have been reinvested at Market Price and NAV, respectively.

An index is a statistical composite that tracks a specified financial market or sector. Unlike a fund, an index does not actually hold a portfolio of securities and therefore does not incur the expenses incurred by a fund. These expenses negatively impact fund performance. Also, market returns do not include brokerage commissions that may be payable on secondary market transactions. If brokerage commissions were included, market returns would be lower.

Disclosure of Expenses

Shareholders of each Fund may incur the following charges: (1) transactional expenses, including brokerage commissions on purchases and sales of fund shares and (2) ongoing expenses, including management fees and other fund expenses. The expense examples shown (which are based on a hypothetical investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held through the end of the period) are intended to assist shareholders both in calculating expenses based on an investment in each Fund and in comparing these expenses with similar costs of investing in other funds.

The expense examples provide information about actual account values and actual expenses. Annualized expense ratios reflect contractual and voluntary fee waivers, if any. In order to estimate the expenses a shareholder paid during the period covered by this report, shareholders can divide their account value by $1,000 and then multiply the result by the number under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During the Period.”

The expense examples also provide information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. In order to assist shareholders in comparing the ongoing expenses of investing in a Funds and other funds, compare the 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

The expenses shown in the expense examples are intended to highlight shareholders’ ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional expenses, such as brokerage commissions and other fees paid on purchases and sales of fund shares. Therefore, the hypothetical examples are useful in comparing ongoing expenses only and will not help shareholders determine the relative total expenses of owning different funds. If these transactional expenses were included, shareholder expenses would have been higher.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® ESG Aware Aggressive Allocation ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Investment Companies

 

Domestic Equity — 52.5%  

iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF(a)

    105,413     $ 9,687,455  

iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF(a)

    32,751       1,139,735  
   

 

 

 
        10,827,190  
Domestic Fixed Income — 20.9%  

iShares ESG Aware U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF(a)

    85,985       4,312,148  
   

 

 

 
International Equity — 26.5%            

iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF(a)

    57,176       3,785,623  

iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF(a)

    52,728       1,687,296  
   

 

 

 
      5,472,919  
   

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments — 99.9%
(Cost: $22,167,824)

 

    20,612,257  
   

 

 

 
Security   Shares     Value  

Short-Term Securities

 

Money Market Funds — 0.1%  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury,
SL Agency Shares, 1.81%(a)(b)

    20,000     $ 20,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Securities — 0.1%
(Cost: $20,000)

 

    20,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities — 100.0%
(Cost: $22,187,824)

 

    20,632,257  

Other Assets Less Liabilities — 0.0%

 

    6,958  
   

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

 

  $   20,639,215  
   

 

 

 

 

(a)

Affiliate of the Fund.

(b)

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

 

Affiliates

Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended July 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

Affiliated Issuer   Value at
07/31/21
    Purchases
at Cost
    Proceeds
from Sale
    Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Value at
07/31/22
    Shares
Held at
07/31/22
    Income     Capital
Gain
Distributions
from
Underlying
Funds
 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury,
SL Agency Shares

  $ 20,000     $     $ 0 (a)     $     $     $ 20,000       20,000     $ 210     $  

iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF

    3,969,646       1,051,936       (527,197     122,107       (830,869     3,785,623       57,176       138,818        

iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF

    1,811,160       524,296       (163,502     (11,788     (472,870     1,687,296       52,728       53,389        

iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF

    9,231,931       2,506,205       (1,191,934     383,062       (1,241,809     9,687,455       105,413       120,078        

iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF

    1,109,388       286,303       (106,330     23,577       (173,203     1,139,735       32,751       12,327        

iShares ESG Aware U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF

    3,990,925       998,192       (221,050     (10,898     (445,021     4,312,148       85,985       53,897        
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 
        $ 506,060     $ (3,163,772   $ 20,632,257       $ 378,719     $  
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Represents net amount purchased (sold).

 

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.

 

 

 
     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

 

 

Investments

           

Assets

           

Investment Companies

   $ 20,612,257      $      $      $ 20,612,257  

Money Market Funds

     20,000                      20,000  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 20,632,257      $         —      $         —      $ 20,632,257  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® ESG Aware Conservative Allocation ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares         Value  

Investment Companies

 

Domestic Equity — 19.1%  

iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF(a)

    16,198     $ 1,488,596  

iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF(a)

    5,038       175,322  
   

 

 

 
      1,663,918  
Domestic Fixed Income — 71.1%            

iShares ESG Aware U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF(a)

    123,301         6,183,545  
   

 

 

 
International Equity — 9.7%            

iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF(a)

    8,789       581,920  
Security   Shares     Value  
International Equity (continued)            

iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF(a)

    8,110     $ 259,520  
   

 

 

 
      841,440  

Total Investments in Securities — 99.9%
(Cost: $9,831,196)

 

    8,688,903  

Other Assets Less Liabilities — 0.1%

 

    7,883  
   

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

 

  $   8,696,786  
   

 

 

 

 

(a)

Affiliate of the Fund.

 

Affiliates

Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended July 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

Affiliated Issuer   Value at
07/31/21
    Purchases
at Cost
    Proceeds
from Sale
    Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Value at
07/31/22
    Shares
Held at
07/31/22
    Income     Capital
Gain
Distributions
from
Underlying
Funds
 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury,
SL Agency Shares(a)

  $     $     $ 0 (b)     $     $     $           $ 116     $  

iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF

    412,200       3,050,312       (2,359,857     (347,770     (172,965     581,920       8,789       70,717        

iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF

    191,386       1,426,569       (1,037,783     (224,558     (96,094     259,520       8,110       34,000        

iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF

    962,310       7,549,707       (6,180,197     (482,210     (361,014     1,488,596       16,198       74,449        

iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF

    116,722       1,262,871       (1,075,117     (81,269     (47,885     175,322       5,038       7,629        

iShares ESG Aware U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF

    3,903,609       28,140,108       (22,629,025     (2,526,385     (704,762     6,183,545       123,301       273,881        
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 
        $ (3,662,192   $ (1,382,720   $ 8,688,903       $ 460,792     $  
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

As of period end, the entity is no longer held.

 
  (b) 

Represents net amount purchased (sold).

 

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.

 

 

 
     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

 

 

Investments

                 

Assets

                 

Investment Companies

   $ 8,688,903        $         —        $         —        $ 8,688,903  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® ESG Aware Growth Allocation ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Investment Companies

 

Domestic Equity — 38.9%  

iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF(a)

    52,261     $ 4,802,786  

iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF(a)

    16,262       565,918  
   

 

 

 
      5,368,704  
Domestic Fixed Income — 41.3%            

iShares ESG Aware U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF(a)

    113,668       5,700,450  
   

 

 

 
International Equity — 19.6%            

iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF(a)

    28,358       1,877,583  

iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF(a)

    26,167       837,344  
   

 

 

 
      2,714,927  
   

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments — 99.8%
(Cost: $14,127,772)

 

      13,784,081  
   

 

 

 
Security   Shares     Value  

Short-Term Securities

 

Money Market Funds — 0.1%  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury,
SL Agency Shares, 1.81%(a)(b)

    20,000     $ 20,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Securities — 0.1%
(Cost: $20,000)

 

    20,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities — 99.9%
(Cost: $14,147,772)

 

    13,804,081  

Other Assets Less Liabilities — 0.1%

 

    8,280  
   

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

 

  $   13,812,361  
   

 

 

 

 

(a)

Affiliate of the Fund.

(b)

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

 

Affiliates

Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended July 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

Affiliated Issuer   Value at
07/31/21
    Purchases
at Cost
    Proceeds
from Sale
    Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Value at
07/31/22
    Shares
Held at
07/31/22
    Income     Capital
Gain
Distributions
from
Underlying
Funds
 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury,
SL Agency Shares

  $ 370,000     $     $ (350,000 )(a)    $     $     $ 20,000       20,000     $ 123     $  

iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF

    1,213,688       1,023,494       (106,656     1,136       (254,079     1,877,583       28,358       50,530        

iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF

    563,602       495,632       (39,838     (1,609     (180,443     837,344       26,167       18,185        

iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF

    2,775,397       2,494,412       (164,363          2,676       (305,336     4,802,786       52,261       41,470        

iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF

    325,664       298,836       (8,852     (1,505     (48,225     565,918       16,262       4,236        

iShares ESG Aware U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF

    2,562,736       3,570,909       (41,945     (5,065     (386,185     5,700,450       113,668       49,775        
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 
        $ (4,367   $ (1,174,268   $ 13,804,081       $ 164,319     $  
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Represents net amount purchased (sold).

 

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.

 

 

 
     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

 

 

Investments

           

Assets

           

Investment Companies

   $ 13,784,081      $      $      $ 13,784,081  

Money Market Funds

     20,000                      20,000  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 13,804,081      $      $      $ 13,804,081  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments

July 31, 2022

  

iShares® ESG Aware Moderate Allocation ETF

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Security   Shares     Value  

Investment Companies

 

Domestic Equity — 25.6%  

iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF(a)

    12,877     $ 1,183,396  

iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF(a)

    4,007       139,444  
   

 

 

 
      1,322,840  
Domestic Fixed Income — 61.2%  

iShares ESG Aware U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF(a)

    63,014       3,160,152  
   

 

 

 
International Equity — 13.0%            

iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF(a)

    6,987       462,609  

iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF(a)

    6,447       206,304  
   

 

 

 
      668,913  
   

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments — 99.8%
(Cost: $5,800,507)

 

      5,151,905  
   

 

 

 
Security   Shares     Value  

Short-Term Securities

 

Money Market Funds — 0.2%  

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury,
SL Agency Shares, 1.81%(a)(b)

    10,000     $ 10,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Securities — 0.2%
(Cost: $10,000)

 

    10,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities — 100.0%
(Cost: $5,810,507)

 

    5,161,905  

Other Assets Less Liabilities — 0.0%

 

    553  
   

 

 

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

 

  $   5,162,458  
   

 

 

 

 

(a)

Affiliate of the Fund.

(b)

Annualized 7-day yield as of period end.

 

Affiliates

Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the year ended July 31, 2022 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:

 

Affiliated Issuer   Value at
07/31/21
    Purchases
at Cost
    Proceeds
from Sale
    Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Value at
07/31/22
    Shares
Held at
07/31/22
    Income     Capital
Gain
Distributions
from
Underlying
Funds
 

BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury,
SL Agency Shares

  $     $ 10,000 (a)    $     $     $     $ 10,000       10,000     $ 74     $  

iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF

    570,445       508,968       (505,126     52,857       (164,535     462,609       6,987       19,889        

iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF

    264,909       142,222       (124,345     (6,461     (70,021     206,304       6,447       7,287        

iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF

    1,331,832       1,250,758       (1,261,088     239,729       (377,835     1,183,396       12,877       17,743        

iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF

    161,526       130,365       (129,685     25,533       (48,295     139,444       4,007       1,819        

iShares ESG Aware U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF

    3,473,067       1,692,753       (1,581,035     (80,307     (344,326     3,160,152       63,014       48,078        
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 
        $ 231,351     $ (1,005,012   $ 5,161,905       $ 94,890     $  
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  (a) 

Represents net amount purchased (sold).

 

Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. For a description of the input levels and information about the Fund’s policy regarding valuation of financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the Fund’s financial instruments categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The breakdown of the Fund’s financial instruments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments above.

 

 

 
     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

 

 

Investments

           

Assets

           

Investment Companies

   $ 5,151,905      $      $      $ 5,151,905  

Money Market Funds

     10,000                      10,000  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 5,161,905      $         —      $         —      $ 5,161,905  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities

July 31, 2022

 

    iShares
ESG Aware
Aggressive
Allocation
ETF
          iShares
ESG Aware
Conservative
Allocation
ETF
          iShares
ESG Aware
Growth
Allocation
ETF
          iShares
ESG Aware
Moderate
Allocation
ETF
 

 

 

ASSETS

             

Investments, at value — affiliated(a)

  $ 20,632,257              $ 8,688,903              $ 13,804,081              $ 5,161,905  

Cash

    7,254         8,284         8,597         786  

Receivables:

             

Securities lending income — affiliated

    4         2         3         2  

Dividends — affiliated

    77         26         50         24  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total assets

    20,639,592         8,697,215         13,812,731         5,162,717  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

             

Payables:

             

Investment advisory fees

    377         429         370         259  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total liabilities

    377         429         370         259  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

  $ 20,639,215       $ 8,696,786       $ 13,812,361       $ 5,162,458  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF

             

Paid-in capital

  $ 22,229,756       $ 9,890,185       $ 14,161,517       $ 5,840,048  

Accumulated loss

    (1,590,541       (1,193,399       (349,156       (677,590
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

  $ 20,639,215       $ 8,696,786       $ 13,812,361       $ 5,162,458  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE

             

Shares outstanding

    700,000         350,000         500,000         200,000  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value

  $ 29.48       $ 24.85       $ 27.62       $ 25.81  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Shares authorized

    Unlimited         Unlimited         Unlimited         Unlimited  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Par value

    None         None         None         None  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

(a) Investments, at cost — affiliated

  $ 22,187,824       $ 9,831,196       $ 14,147,772       $ 5,810,507  

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Statements of Operations

Year Ended July 31, 2022

 

    iShares
ESG Aware
Aggressive
Allocation
ETF
            iShares
ESG Aware
Conservative
Allocation
ETF
            iShares
ESG Aware
Growth
Allocation
ETF
            iShares
ESG Aware
Moderate
Allocation
ETF
 

 

 

INVESTMENT INCOME

                

Dividends — affiliated

  $ 378,719        $ 460,792        $ 164,319        $ 94,890  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total investment income

    378,719          460,792          164,319          94,890  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

EXPENSES

                

Investment advisory fees

    37,329          56,585          17,239          10,926  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total expenses

    37,329          56,585          17,239          10,926  

Less:

                

Investment advisory fees waived

    (32,936        (38,318        (13,761        (7,820
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived

    4,393          18,267          3,478          3,106  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net investment income

    374,326          442,525          160,841          91,784  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

                

Net realized gain (loss) from:

                

Investments — affiliated

    (34,974        (38,595        (4,367        (26,122

In-kind redemptions — affiliated(a)

    541,034          (3,623,597                 257,473  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
    506,060          (3,662,192        (4,367        231,351  
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

                

Investments — affiliated

    (3,163,772        (1,382,720        (1,174,268        (1,005,012
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
    (3,163,772        (1,382,720        (1,174,268        (1,005,012
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized loss

    (2,657,712        (5,044,912        (1,178,635        (773,661
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

  $ (2,283,386      $ (4,602,387      $ (1,017,794      $ (681,877
 

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

(a) 

See Note 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

    iShares
ESG Aware Aggressive Allocation
ETF
          iShares
ESG Aware Conservative Allocation
ETF
 
 

 

 

     

 

 

 
   
Year Ended
07/31/22
 
 
     
Year Ended
07/31/21
 
 
     
Year Ended
07/31/22
 
 
      
Year Ended
07/31/21
 
 

 

 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS

              

OPERATIONS

              

Net investment income

  $ 374,326       $ 158,493       $ 442,525        $ 56,942  

Net realized gain (loss)

    506,060         442,494         (3,662,192        190,927  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (3,163,772       1,424,458         (1,382,720        142,098  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (2,283,386       2,025,445         (4,602,387        389,967  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS(a)

              

Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders

    (374,625       (160,003       (442,927        (61,043
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

              

Net increase in net assets derived from capital share transactions

    3,156,575         14,264,094         8,147,760          1,372,773  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

              

Total increase in net assets

    498,564         16,129,536         3,102,446          1,701,697  

Beginning of year

    20,140,651         4,011,115         5,594,340          3,892,643  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

End of year

  $ 20,639,215       $ 20,140,651       $ 8,696,786        $ 5,594,340  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

    iShares
ESG Aware Growth Allocation ETF
          iShares
ESG Aware Moderate Allocation
ETF
 
 

 

 

     

 

 

 
   
Year Ended
07/31/22
 
 
     
Year Ended
07/31/21
 
 
     
Year Ended
07/31/22
 
 
      
Year Ended
07/31/21
 
 

 

 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS

              

OPERATIONS

              

Net investment income

  $ 160,841       $ 74,095       $ 91,784               $ 60,441  

Net realized gain (loss)

    (4,367       164,855         231,351          258,057  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (1,174,268       677,321         (1,005,012        234,426  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (1,017,794       916,271         (681,877        552,924  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS(a)

              

Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders

    (161,159       (76,617       (92,019        (64,015
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

              

Net increase in net assets derived from capital share transactions

    7,180,313         3,006,428         126,056          1,404,219  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

              

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

    6,001,360         3,846,082         (647,840        1,893,128  

Beginning of year

    7,811,001         3,964,919         5,810,298          3,917,170  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

End of year

  $ 13,812,361       $ 7,811,001       $ 5,162,458        $ 5,810,298  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

    iShares ESG Aware Aggressive Allocation ETF  
 

 

 

 
   
Year Ended
07/31/22
 
 
   
Year Ended
07/31/21
 
 
 

 

 

 

Period From
06/12/20

to 07/31/20

 

 
(a)  

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 33.57     $ 26.74     $ 25.32  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income(b)

    0.58       0.49       0.10  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(c)

    (4.10     6.78       1.44  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (3.52     7.27       1.54  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions from net investment income(d)

    (0.57     (0.44     (0.12
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 29.48     $ 33.57     $ 26.74  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return(e)

     

Based on net asset value

    (10.57 )%      27.32     6.10 %(f) 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets(g)

     

Total expenses

    0.18     0.18     0.18 %(h) 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived

    0.02     0.02     0.03 %(h) 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

    1.81     1.53     2.74
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

     

Net assets, end of period (000)

  $ 20,639     $ 20,141     $ 4,011  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate(i)

    2     5     0 %(f)(j)  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Commencement of operations.

 

(b) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

 

(c) 

The amounts reported for a share outstanding may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses in securities for the fiscal period due to the timing of capital share transactions in relation to the fluctuating market values of the Fund’s underlying securities.

 

(d) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

 

(e) 

Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

 

(f) 

Not annualized.

 

(g) 

Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

 

(h) 

Annualized.

 

(i) 

Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

 

(j) 

Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

    iShares ESG Aware Conservative Allocation ETF  
 

 

 

 
   
Year Ended
07/31/22
 
 
   
Year Ended
07/31/21
 
 
   

Period From
06/12/20

to 07/31/20

 
(a)  

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 27.97     $ 25.95     $ 25.14  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income(b)

    0.38       0.33       0.06  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(c)

    (3.06     2.05       0.82  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (2.68     2.38       0.88  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions(d)

     

Distributions from net investment income

    (0.44     (0.36     (0.07

Return of capital

                (0.00 )(e) 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

    (0.44     (0.36     (0.07
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 24.85     $ 27.97     $ 25.95  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return(f)

     

Based on net asset value

    (9.65 )%      9.23     3.50 %(g) 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets(h)

     

Total expenses

    0.18     0.18     0.18 %(i) 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived

    0.06     0.06     0.06 %(i) 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

    1.41     1.21     1.63
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

     

Net assets, end of period (000)

  $ 8,697     $ 5,594     $ 3,893  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate(j)

    3     4     0 %(g)  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Commencement of operations.

 

(b) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

 

(c) 

The amounts reported for a share outstanding may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses in securities for the fiscal period due to the timing of capital share transactions in relation to the fluctuating market values of the Fund’s underlying securities.

 

(d) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

 

(e) 

Rounds to less than $0.01.

 

(f) 

Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

 

(g) 

Not annualized.

 

(h) 

Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

 

(i) 

Annualized.

 

(j) 

Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

    iShares ESG Aware Growth Allocation ETF  
 

 

 

 
   
Year Ended
07/31/22
 
 
   
Year Ended
07/31/21
 
 
   

Period From
06/12/20

to 07/31/20

 
(a)  

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 31.24     $ 26.43     $ 25.25  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income(b)

    0.50       0.40       0.08  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(c)

    (3.64     4.81       1.20  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (3.14     5.21       1.28  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions from net investment income(d)

    (0.48     (0.40     (0.10
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 27.62     $ 31.24     $ 26.43  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return(e)

     

Based on net asset value

    (10.11 )%      19.83     5.08 %(f) 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets(g)

     

Total expenses

    0.18     0.18     0.18 %(h) 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived

    0.04     0.03     0.04 %(h) 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

    1.68     1.37     2.29
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

     

Net assets, end of period (000)

  $ 13,812     $ 7,811     $ 3,965  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate(i)

    4     15     0 %(f)(j)  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Commencement of operations.

 

(b) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

 

(c) 

The amounts reported for a share outstanding may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses in securities for the fiscal period due to the timing of capital share transactions in relation to the fluctuating market values of the Fund’s underlying securities.

 

(d) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

 

(e) 

Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

 

(f) 

Not annualized.

 

(g) 

Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

 

(h) 

Annualized.

 

(i) 

Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

 

(j) 

Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

    iShares ESG Aware Moderate Allocation ETF  
 

 

 

 
   
Year Ended
07/31/22
 
 
   
Year Ended
07/31/21
 
 
   

Period From
06/12/20

to 07/31/20

 
(a)  

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 29.05     $ 26.11     $ 25.18  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income(b)

    0.42       0.35       0.06  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(c)

    (3.25     2.96       0.95  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (2.83     3.31       1.01  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions(d)

     

Distributions from net investment income

    (0.41     (0.37     (0.08

Return of capital

                (0.00 )(e) 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

    (0.41     (0.37     (0.08
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 25.81     $ 29.05     $ 26.11  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return(f)

     

Based on net asset value

    (9.79 )%      12.76     4.02 %(g) 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets(h)

     

Total expenses

    0.18     0.18     0.18 %(i) 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses after fees waived

    0.05     0.05     0.05 %(i) 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

    1.51     1.25     1.82
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental Data

     

Net assets, end of period (000)

  $ 5,162     $ 5,810     $ 3,917  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate(j)

    15     4     0 %(g)  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Commencement of operations.

 

(b) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

 

(c) 

The amounts reported for a share outstanding may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses in securities for the fiscal period due to the timing of capital share transactions in relation to the fluctuating market values of the Fund’s underlying securities.

 

(d) 

Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations.

 

(e) 

Rounds to less than $0.01.

 

(f) 

Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions.

 

(g) 

Not annualized.

 

(h) 

Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.

 

(i) 

Annualized.

 

(j) 

Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

1.

ORGANIZATION

iShares Trust (the “Trust”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and is authorized to have multiple series or portfolios.

These financial statements relate only to the following funds (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”):

 

   
iShares ETF  

Diversification    

Classification    

 

ESG Aware Aggressive Allocation

    Diversified      

ESG Aware Conservative Allocation

    Diversified      

ESG Aware Growth Allocation

    Diversified      

ESG Aware Moderate Allocation

    Diversified      

Each Fund is a fund of funds and seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing primarily in other iShares funds (each, an “underlying fund” and collectively, the “underlying funds”). The financial statements, including the accounting policies, and schedules of investments for the underlying funds are available on iShares.com and should be read in conjunction with the Funds’ financial statements.

 

2.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), which may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Each Fund is considered an investment company under U.S. GAAP and follows the accounting and reporting guidance applicable to investment companies. Below is a summary of significant accounting policies:

Investment Transactions and Income Recognition: For financial reporting purposes, investment transactions are recorded on the dates the transactions are executed. Realized gains and losses on investment transactions are determined using the specific identification method. Dividend income and capital gain distributions from the underlying funds, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income is recognized daily on an accrual basis.

In-kind Redemptions: For financial reporting purposes, in-kind redemptions are treated as sales of securities resulting in realized capital gains or losses to the Funds. Because such gains or losses are not taxable to the Funds and are not distributed to existing Fund shareholders, the gains or losses are reclassified from accumulated net realized gain (loss) to paid-in capital at the end of the Funds’ tax year. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or net asset value (“NAV”) per share.

Distributions: Dividends and distributions paid by each Fund are recorded on the ex-dividend dates. Distributions are determined on a tax basis and may differ from net investment income and net realized capital gains for financial reporting purposes. Dividends and distributions are paid in U.S. dollars and cannot be automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Funds. The character and timing of distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP.

Indemnifications: In the normal course of business, each Fund enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations that provide general indemnification. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown because it involves future potential claims against the Funds, which cannot be predicted with any certainty.

 

3.

INVESTMENT VALUATION AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Investment Valuation Policies: Each Fund’s investments are valued at fair value (also referred to as “market value” within the financial statements) each day that the Fund’s listing exchange is open and, for financial reporting purposes, as of the report date. U.S. GAAP defines fair value as the price a fund would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Each Fund determines the fair values of its financial instruments using various independent dealers or pricing services under policies approved by the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board”). If a security’s market price is not readily available or does not otherwise accurately represent the fair value of the security, the security will be valued in accordance with a policy approved by the Board as reflecting fair value. The BlackRock Global Valuation Methodologies Committee (the “Global Valuation Committee”) is the committee formed by management to develop global pricing policies and procedures and to oversee the pricing function for all financial instruments.

Fair Value Inputs and Methodologies: The following methods and inputs are used to establish the fair value of each Fund’s assets and liabilities:

 

   

Exchange-traded funds and closed-end funds traded on a recognized securities exchange are valued at that day’s last traded price or official closing price, as applicable, on the exchange where the fund is primarily traded. Funds traded on a recognized exchange for which there were no sales on that day may be valued at the last traded price.

 

   

Investments in open-end U.S. mutual funds (including money market funds) are valued at that day’s published NAV.

If events (e.g., market volatility, company announcement or a natural disaster) occur that are expected to materially affect the value of such investment, or in the event that application of these methods of valuation results in a price for an investment that is deemed not to be representative of the market value of such investment, or if a price

 

 

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is not available, the investment will be valued by the Global Valuation Committee, in accordance with a policy approved by the Board as reflecting fair value (“Fair Valued Investments”). The fair valuation approaches that may be used by the Global Valuation Committee include market approach, income approach and cost approach. Valuation techniques such as discounted cash flow, use of market comparables and matrix pricing are types of valuation approaches and are typically used in determining fair value. When determining the price for Fair Valued Investments, the Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate, seeks to determine the price that each Fund might reasonably expect to receive or pay from the current sale or purchase of that asset or liability in an arm’s-length transaction. Fair value determinations shall be based upon all available factors that the Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate, deems relevant and consistent with the principles of fair value measurement. The pricing of all Fair Valued Investments is subsequently reported to the Board or a committee thereof on a quarterly basis.

Fair value pricing could result in a difference between the prices used to calculate a fund’s NAV and the prices used by the fund’s underlying index, which in turn could result in a difference between the fund’s performance and the performance of the fund’s underlying index.

Fair Value Hierarchy: Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. These inputs to valuation techniques are categorized into a fair value hierarchy consisting of three broad levels for financial reporting purposes as follows:

 

   

Level 1 – Unadjusted price quotations in active markets/exchanges for identical assets or liabilities that each Fund has the ability to access;

 

   

Level 2 – Other observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market-corroborated inputs); and

 

   

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available, (including the Global Valuation Committee’s assumptions used in determining the fair value of financial instruments).

The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the fair value hierarchy classification is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Investments classified within Level 3 have significant unobservable inputs used by the Global Valuation Committee in determining the price for Fair Valued Investments. Level 3 investments include equity or debt issued by privately held companies or funds that may not have a secondary market and/or may have a limited number of investors. The categorization of a value determined for financial instruments is based on the pricing transparency of the financial instruments and is not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities.

 

4.

SECURITIES AND OTHER INVESTMENTS

Securities Lending: Each Fund may lend its securities to approved borrowers, such as brokers, dealers and other financial institutions. The borrower pledges and maintains with the Fund collateral consisting of cash, an irrevocable letter of credit issued by an approved bank, or securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government. The initial collateral received by each Fund is required to have a value of at least 102% of the current market value of the loaned securities for securities traded on U.S. exchanges and a value of at least 105% for all other securities. The collateral is maintained thereafter at a value equal to at least 100% of the current value of the securities on loan. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of each business day of the Fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Fund or excess collateral is returned by the Fund, on the next business day. During the term of the loan, each Fund is entitled to all distributions made on or in respect of the loaned securities but does not receive interest income on securities received as collateral. Loans of securities are terminable at any time and the borrower, after notice, is required to return borrowed securities within the standard time period for settlement of securities transactions.

As of period end, any securities on loan were collateralized by cash and/or U.S. Government obligations. Cash collateral invested in money market funds managed by BlackRock Fund Advisors (“BFA”), the Funds’ investment adviser, or its affiliates is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments. Any non-cash collateral received cannot be sold, re-invested or pledged by the Fund, except in the event of borrower default. The securities on loan, if any, are also disclosed in each Fund’s Schedule of Investments. The market value of any securities on loan and the value of any related cash collateral are disclosed in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

The risks of securities lending include the risk that the borrower may not provide additional collateral when required or may not return the securities when due. To mitigate these risks, each Fund benefits from a borrower default indemnity provided by BlackRock, Inc. (“BlackRock”). BlackRock’s indemnity allows for full replacement of the securities loaned to the extent the collateral received does not cover the value of the securities loaned in the event of borrower default. Each Fund could incur a loss if the value of an investment purchased with cash collateral falls below the market value of the loaned securities or if the value of an investment purchased with cash collateral falls below the value of the original cash collateral received. Such losses are borne entirely by each Fund.

 

5.

INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Investment Advisory Fees: Pursuant to an Investment Advisory Agreement with the Trust, BlackRock Fund Advisors (“BFA”) manages the investment of each Fund’s assets. BFA is a California corporation indirectly owned by BlackRock, Inc. (“BlackRock”). Under the Investment Advisory Agreement, BFA is responsible for substantially all expenses of the Funds, except (i) interest and taxes; (ii) brokerage commissions and other expenses connected with the execution of portfolio transactions; (iii) distribution fees; (iv) the advisory fee payable to BFA; and (v) litigation expenses and any extraordinary expenses (in each case as determined by a majority of the independent trustees).

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)

 

For its investment advisory services to each Fund, BFA is entitled to an annual investment advisory fee of 0.18%, accrued daily and paid monthly by the Funds, based on the average daily net assets of each Fund.

Expense Waivers: A fund may incur its pro rata share of fees and expenses attributable to its investments in other investment companies (“acquired fund fees and expenses”). The total of the investment advisory fee and acquired fund fees and expenses, if any, is a fund’s total annual operating expenses. Total expenses as shown in the Statement of Operations does not include acquired fund fees and expenses.

For each of the iShares ESG Aware Aggressive Allocation, iShares ESG Aware Conservative Allocation, iShares ESG Aware Growth Allocation and iShares ESG Aware Moderate Allocation ETFs, BFA has contractually agreed to waive a portion of its investment advisory fee for each Fund through November 30, 2025, in an amount equal to the acquired fund fees and expenses, if any, attributable to each Fund’s investments in other iShares funds.

These amounts are included in investment advisory fees waived in the Statements of Operations. For the year ended July 31, 2022, the amounts waived in investment advisory fees pursuant to this arrangement were as follows:

 

iShares ETF   Amounts waived      

ESG Aware Aggressive Allocation

  $             32,936      

ESG Aware Conservative Allocation

    38,318      

ESG Aware Growth Allocation

    13,761      

ESG Aware Moderate Allocation

    7,820      

Distributor: BlackRock Investments, LLC (“BRIL”), an affiliate of BFA, is the distributor for each Fund. Pursuant to the distribution agreement, BFA is responsible for any fees or expenses for distribution services provided to the Funds.

ETF Servicing Fees: Each Fund has entered into an ETF Services Agreement with BRIL to perform certain order processing, Authorized Participant communications, and related services in connection with the issuance and redemption of Creation Units (“ETF Services”). BRIL is entitled to a transaction fee from Authorized Participants on each creation or redemption order for the ETF Services provided. The Funds do not pay BRIL for ETF Services.

Prior to April 25, 2022, ETF Services were performed by State Street Bank and Trust Company.

Securities Lending: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) has issued an exemptive order which permits BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A. (“BTC”), an affiliate of BFA, to serve as securities lending agent for the Funds, subject to applicable conditions. As securities lending agent, BTC bears all operational costs directly related to securities lending, including any custodial costs. Each Fund is responsible for fees in connection with the investment of cash collateral received for securities on loan (the “collateral investment fees”). The cash collateral is invested in a money market fund, BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional or BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, managed by BFA, or its affiliates. However, BTC has agreed to reduce the amount of securities lending income it receives in order to effectively limit the collateral investment fees each Fund bears to an annual rate of 0.04%. The SL Agency Shares of such money market fund will not be subject to a sales load, distribution fee or service fee. The money market fund in which the cash collateral has been invested may, under certain circumstances, impose a liquidity fee of up to 2% of the value redeemed or temporarily restrict redemptions for up to 10 business days during a 90 day period, in the event that the money market fund’s weekly liquid assets fall below certain thresholds.

Securities lending income is equal to the total of income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral, net of fees and other payments to and from borrowers of securities, and less the collateral investment fees. Each Fund retains a portion of securities lending income and remits the remaining portion to BTC as compensation for its services as securities lending agent.

Pursuant to the current securities lending agreement, each Fund retains 82% of securities lending income (which excludes collateral investment fees) and the amount retained can never be less than 70% of the total of securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees.

In addition, commencing the business day following the date that the aggregate securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees generated across all 1940 Act iShares exchange-traded funds (the “iShares ETF Complex”) in that calendar year exceeds a specified threshold, each Fund, pursuant to the securities lending agreement, will retain for the remainder of that calendar year 85% of securities lending income (which excludes collateral investment fees), and the amount retained can never be less than 70% of the total of securities lending income plus the collateral investment fees.

Officers and Trustees: Certain officers and/or trustees of the Trust are officers and/or trustees of BlackRock or its affiliates.

Other Transactions: Cross trading is the buying or selling of portfolio securities between funds to which BFA (or an affiliate) serves as investment adviser. At its regularly scheduled quarterly meetings, the Board reviews such transactions as of the most recent calendar quarter for compliance with the requirements and restrictions set forth by Rule 17a-7.

For the year ended July 31, 2022, transactions executed by the Funds pursuant to Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act were as follows:

 

iShares ETF    Purchases        Sales       

Net Realized  

Gain (Loss)  

 

ESG Aware Conservative Allocation

   $     72,412        $        $ —    

ESG Aware Growth Allocation

              72,408          1,262    

 

 

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Each Fund may invest its positive cash balances in certain money market funds managed by BFA or an affiliate. The income earned on these temporary cash investments is shown as dividends – affiliated in the Statements of Operations.

 

6.

PURCHASES AND SALES

For the year ended July 31, 2022, purchases and sales of investments, excluding short-term investments and in-kind transactions, were as follows:

 

iShares ETF   Purchases      Sales    

ESG Aware Aggressive Allocation

  $ 502,043      $ 491,442    

ESG Aware Conservative Allocation

    916,343        943,845    

ESG Aware Growth Allocation

    716,542        361,654    

ESG Aware Moderate Allocation

    896,149        893,796    

For the year ended July 31, 2022, in-kind transactions were as follows:

 

iShares ETF   In-kind
Purchases
    

In-kind  

Sales  

 

ESG Aware Aggressive Allocation

  $ 4,864,890      $ 1,718,571    

ESG Aware Conservative Allocation

    40,513,225        32,338,135    

ESG Aware Growth Allocation

    7,166,740        —    

ESG Aware Moderate Allocation

    2,828,917        2,707,483    

 

7.

INCOME TAX INFORMATION

Each Fund is treated as an entity separate from the Trust’s other funds for federal income tax purposes. It is each Fund’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income to its shareholders. Therefore, no U.S. federal income tax provision is required.

Management has analyzed tax laws and regulations and their application to the Funds as of July 31, 2022, inclusive of the open tax return years, and does not believe that there are any uncertain tax positions that require recognition of a tax liability in the Funds’ financial statements.

U.S. GAAP requires that certain components of net assets be adjusted to reflect permanent differences between financial and tax reporting. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or NAV per share. As of July 31, 2022, permanent differences attributable to distributions paid in excess of taxable income and realized gains (losses) from in-kind redemptions were reclassified to the following accounts:

 

iShares ETF   Paid-in Capital    

Accumulated   

Earnings (Loss)  

 

ESG Aware Aggressive Allocation

  $ 540,735     $ (540,735)    

ESG Aware Conservative Allocation

    (3,623,999     3,623,999     

ESG Aware Growth Allocation

    (318     318     

ESG Aware Moderate Allocation

    257,238       (257,238)    

The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:    

 

iShares ETF   Year Ended
07/31/22
     Year Ended
07/31/21
 

ESG Aware Aggressive Allocation

    

Ordinary income

  $ 374,625      $ 160,003  
 

 

 

    

 

 

 

ESG Aware Conservative Allocation

    

Ordinary income

  $ 442,927      $ 61,043  
 

 

 

    

 

 

 

ESG Aware Growth Allocation

    

Ordinary income

  $ 161,159      $ 76,617  
 

 

 

    

 

 

 

ESG Aware Moderate Allocation

    

Ordinary income

  $ 92,019      $ 64,015  
 

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)

 

As of July 31, 2022, the tax components of accumulated net earnings (losses) were as follows:    

 

iShares ETF    

Non-expiring
Capital Loss
Carryforwards
 
 
(a) 
   
Net Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
 
(b) 
    Total  

ESG Aware Aggressive Allocation

  $ (33,156   $ (1,557,385   $ (1,590,541

ESG Aware Conservative Allocation

    (48,055     (1,145,344     (1,193,399

ESG Aware Growth Allocation

    (5,465     (343,691     (349,156

ESG Aware Moderate Allocation

    (28,988     (648,602     (677,590

 

  (a) 

Amounts available to offset future realized capital gains.

 
  (b) 

The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized gains (losses) was attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.

 

As of July 31, 2022, gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on cost of investments (including short positions and derivatives, if any) for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

iShares ETF   Tax Cost      Gross Unrealized
Appreciation
     Gross Unrealized
Depreciation
    Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

ESG Aware Aggressive Allocation

  $ 22,189,642      $      $ (1,557,385   $ (1,557,385

ESG Aware Conservative Allocation

    9,834,247               (1,145,344     (1,145,344

ESG Aware Growth Allocation

    14,147,772        253,889        (597,580     (343,691

ESG Aware Moderate Allocation

    5,810,507               (648,602     (648,602

 

8.

PRINCIPAL RISKS

In the normal course of business, each Fund invests in securities or other instruments and may enter into certain transactions, and such activities subject the Fund to various risks, including, among others, fluctuations in the market (market risk) or failure of an issuer to meet all of its obligations. The value of securities or other instruments may also be affected by various factors, including, without limitation: (i) the general economy; (ii) the overall market as well as local, regional or global political and/or social instability; (iii) regulation, taxation or international tax treaties between various countries; or (iv) currency, interest rate or price fluctuations. Local, regional or global events such as war, acts of terrorism, the spread of infectious illness or other public health issues, recessions, or other events could have a significant impact on the Funds and their investments. Each Fund’s prospectus provides details of the risks to which the Fund is subject.

BFA uses a “passive” or index approach to try to achieve each Fund’s investment objective following the securities included in its underlying index during upturns as well as downturns. BFA does not take steps to reduce market exposure or to lessen the effects of a declining market. Divergence from the underlying index and the composition of the portfolio is monitored by BFA.

Market Risk: An outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus has developed into a global pandemic and has resulted in closing borders, quarantines, disruptions to supply chains and customer activity, as well as general concern and uncertainty. The impact of this pandemic, and other global health crises that may arise in the future, could affect the economies of many nations, individual companies and the market in general in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen at the present time. This pandemic may result in substantial market volatility and may adversely impact the prices and liquidity of a fund’s investments. Although vaccines have been developed and approved for use by various governments, the duration of this pandemic and its effects cannot be determined with certainty.

Counterparty Credit Risk: The Funds may be exposed to counterparty credit risk, or the risk that an entity may fail to or be unable to perform on its commitments related to unsettled or open transactions, including making timely interest and/or principal payments or otherwise honoring its obligations. The Funds manage counterparty credit risk by entering into transactions only with counterparties that the Manager believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. Financial assets, which potentially expose the Funds to market, issuer and counterparty credit risks, consist principally of financial instruments and receivables due from counterparties. The extent of the Funds’ exposure to market, issuer and counterparty credit risks with respect to these financial assets is approximately their value recorded in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, less any collateral held by the Funds.

Concentration Risk: A diversified portfolio, where this is appropriate and consistent with a fund’s objectives, minimizes the risk that a price change of a particular investment will have a material impact on the NAV of a fund. The investment concentrations within each Fund’s portfolio are disclosed in its Schedule of Investments.

Significant Shareholder Redemption Risk: Certain shareholders may own or manage a substantial amount of fund shares and/or hold their fund investments for a limited period of time. Large redemptions of fund shares by these shareholders may force a fund to sell portfolio securities, which may negatively impact the fund’s NAV, increase the fund’s brokerage costs, and/or accelerate the realization of taxable income/gains and cause the fund to make additional taxable distributions to shareholders.

LIBOR Transition Risk: The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority announced a phase out of the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). Although many LIBOR rates ceased to be published or no longer are representative of the underlying market they seek to measure after December 31, 2021, a selection of widely used USD LIBOR rates will continue to be published through June 2023 in order to assist with the transition. The Funds may be exposed to financial instruments tied to LIBOR to determine payment obligations, financing terms, hedging strategies or investment value. The transition process away from LIBOR might lead to increased volatility and illiquidity in markets for, and reduce the effectiveness of new hedges placed against instruments whose terms currently include LIBOR. The ultimate effect of the LIBOR transition process on the Funds is uncertain.

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)

 

9.

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

Capital shares are issued and redeemed by each Fund only in aggregations of a specified number of shares or multiples thereof (“Creation Units”) at NAV. Except when aggregated in Creation Units, shares of each Fund are not redeemable.

Transactions in capital shares were as follows:

 

 

 
   

Year Ended

07/31/22

   

 

Year Ended

07/31/21

 
 

 

 

   

 

 

 
iShares ETF  

Shares

 

   

 

Amount

 

   

Shares

 

   

Amount

 

 

 

 

ESG Aware Aggressive Allocation

       

Shares sold

    150,000     $ 4,873,742       500,000     $ 15,897,888  

Shares redeemed

    (50,000     (1,717,167     (50,000     (1,633,794
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    100,000     $ 3,156,575       450,000     $ 14,264,094  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

ESG Aware Conservative Allocation

       

Shares sold

    1,450,000     $ 40,573,011       100,000     $ 2,741,067  

Shares redeemed

    (1,300,000     (32,425,251     (50,000     (1,368,294
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    150,000     $ 8,147,760       50,000     $ 1,372,773  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

ESG Aware Growth Allocation

       

Shares sold

    250,000     $ 7,180,313       150,000     $ 4,441,118  

Shares redeemed

                (50,000     (1,434,690
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    250,000     $ 7,180,313       100,000     $ 3,006,428  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

ESG Aware Moderate Allocation

       

Shares sold

    100,000     $ 2,837,198       100,000     $ 2,823,915  

Shares redeemed

    (100,000     (2,711,142     (50,000     (1,419,696
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
        $ 126,056       50,000     $ 1,404,219  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The consideration for the purchase of Creation Units of a fund in the Trust generally consists of the in-kind deposit of a designated portfolio of securities and a specified amount of cash. Certain funds in the Trust may be offered in Creation Units solely or partially for cash in U.S. dollars. Investors purchasing and redeeming Creation Units may pay a purchase transaction fee and a redemption transaction fee directly to BRIL, to offset transfer and other transaction costs associated with the issuance and redemption of Creation Units, including Creation Units for cash. Investors transacting in Creation Units for cash may also pay an additional variable charge to compensate the relevant fund for certain transaction costs (i.e., stamp taxes, taxes on currency or other financial transactions, and brokerage costs) and market impact expenses relating to investing in portfolio securities. Such variable charges, if any, are included in shares sold in the table above.

From time to time, settlement of securities related to in-kind contributions or in-kind redemptions may be delayed. In such cases, securities related to in-kind transactions are reflected as a receivable or a payable in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

10.

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Funds through the date the financial statements were available to be issued and has determined that there were no subsequent events requiring adjustment or additional disclosure in the financial statements.

 

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Trustees of

iShares Trust and Shareholders of each of the four funds listed in the table below

Opinions on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of each of the funds listed in the table below (four of the funds constituting iShares Trust, hereafter collectively referred to as the “Funds”) as of July 31, 2022, the related statements of operations for the year ended July 31, 2022, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended July 31, 2022, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the two years in the period ended July 31, 2022 and for the period June 12, 2020 (commencement of operations) to July 31, 2020 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Funds as of July 31, 2022, the results of each of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in each of their net assets for each of the two years in the period ended July 31, 2022 and each of the financial highlights for each of the two years in the period ended July 31, 2022 and for the period June 12, 2020 (commencement of operations) to July 31, 2020 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

 

  iShares ESG Aware Aggressive Allocation ETF

  iShares ESG Aware Conservative Allocation ETF

  iShares ESG Aware Growth Allocation ETF

  iShares ESG Aware Moderate Allocation ETF

 

Basis for Opinions

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Funds’ financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of July 31, 2022 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

 

/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

September 23, 2022

We have served as the auditor of one or more BlackRock investment companies since 2000.

 

 

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Important Tax Information (unaudited)

 

The following amounts, or maximum amounts allowable by law, are hereby designated as qualified dividend income for individuals for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2022:

 

iShares ETF   Qualified Dividend  
Income  
 

ESG Aware Aggressive Allocation

  $ 248,583    

ESG Aware Conservative Allocation

    116,356    

ESG Aware Growth Allocation

    74,744    

ESG Aware Moderate Allocation

    35,151    

The following amounts, or maximum amounts allowable by law, are hereby designated as qualified business income for individuals for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2022:

 

iShares ETF     Qualified Business  
Income  
 

ESG Aware Aggressive Allocation

  $ 830    

ESG Aware Conservative Allocation

    490    

ESG Aware Growth Allocation

    247    

ESG Aware Moderate Allocation

    119    

The Funds intend to pass through to their shareholders the following amounts, or maximum amounts allowable by law, of foreign source income earned and foreign taxes paid for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2022:

 

iShares ETF     Foreign Source
Income Earned
   

Foreign  

  Taxes Paid  

 

ESG Aware Aggressive Allocation

  $ 115,915     $ 11,105    

ESG Aware Conservative Allocation

    56,915       5,956    

ESG Aware Growth Allocation

    38,750       3,444    

ESG Aware Moderate Allocation

    18,139       1,500    

The following percentage, or maximum percentage allowable by law, of ordinary income distributions paid during the fiscal year ended July 31, 2022 qualified for the dividends-received deduction for corporate shareholders:

 

iShares ETF   Dividends-Received
Deduction
 

ESG Aware Aggressive Allocation

    35.53

ESG Aware Conservative Allocation

    19.37

ESG Aware Growth Allocation

    28.25

ESG Aware Moderate Allocation

    21.57

The Funds hereby designate the following amount(s), or maximum amount(s) allowable by law, as interest-related dividends and qualified short-term capital gains eligible for exemption from U.S. withholding tax for nonresident aliens and foreign corporations for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2022:

 

iShares ETF  

  Interest-Related  

Dividends  

 

ESG Aware Aggressive Allocation

  $ 46,747    

ESG Aware Conservative Allocation

    229,622    

ESG Aware Growth Allocation

    42,727    

ESG Aware Moderate Allocation

    40,793    

 

 

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Board Review and Approval of Investment Advisory Contract

 

iShares ESG Aware Aggressive Allocation ETF, iShares ESG Aware Conservative Allocation ETF, iShares ESG Aware Growth Allocation ETF, iShares ESG Aware Moderate Allocation ETF (each the “Fund”)

Under Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”), including a majority of Board Members who are not “interested persons” of the Trust (as that term is defined in the 1940 Act) (the “Independent Board Members”), is required annually to consider and approve the Investment Advisory Agreement between the Trust and BFA (the “Advisory Agreement”) on behalf of the Fund. The Board’s consideration entails a year-long process whereby the Board and its committees (composed solely of Independent Board Members) assess BlackRock’s services to the Fund, including investment management; fund accounting; administrative and shareholder services; oversight of the Fund’s service providers; risk management and oversight; legal and compliance services; and ability to meet applicable legal and regulatory requirements. The Independent Board Members requested, and BFA provided, such information as the Independent Board Members, with advice from independent counsel, deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the Advisory Agreement. At meetings on May 3, 2022 and May 18, 2022, a committee composed of all of the Independent Board Members (the “15(c) Committee”), with independent counsel, met with management and reviewed and discussed information provided in response to initial requests of the 15(c) Committee and/or its independent counsel, and requested certain additional information, which management agreed to provide. At a meeting held on June 13-15, 2022, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, reviewed the additional information provided by management in response to these requests.

After extensive discussions and deliberations, the Board, including all of the Independent Board Members, approved the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund, based on a review of qualitative and quantitative information provided by BFA and their cumulative experience as Board Members. The Board noted its satisfaction with the extent and quality of information provided and its frequent interactions with management, as well as the detailed responses and other information provided by BFA. The Independent Board Members were advised by their independent counsel throughout the process, including about the legal standards applicable to their review. In approving the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund, the Board, including the Independent Board Members, considered various factors, including: (i) the expenses and performance of the Fund; (ii) the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by BFA; (iii) the costs of services provided to the Fund and profits realized by BFA and its affiliates; (iv) potential economies of scale and the sharing of related benefits; (v) the fees and services provided for other comparable funds/accounts managed by BFA and its affiliates; and (vi) other benefits to BFA and/or its affiliates. The material factors, none of which was controlling, and conclusions that formed the basis for the Board, including the Independent Board Members, to approve the continuance of the Advisory Agreement are discussed below.

Expenses and Performance of the Fund: The Board reviewed statistical information prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent provider of investment company data, regarding the expense ratio components, including gross and net total expenses, fees and expenses of another fund in which the Fund invests (if applicable), and waivers/reimbursements (if applicable) of the Fund in comparison with the same information for other ETFs, objectively selected by Broadridge as comprising the Fund’s applicable expense peer group pursuant to Broadridge’s proprietary ETF methodology (the “Peer Group”). The Board was provided with a detailed description of the proprietary ETF methodology used by Broadridge to determine the Fund’s Peer Group. The Board noted that, due to the limitations in providing comparable funds in the Peer Group, the statistical information provided in Broadridge’s report may or may not provide meaningful direct comparisons to the Fund in all instances. The Board also noted that the investment advisory fee rate and overall expenses (net of waivers and reimbursements) for the Fund were lower than the median of the investment advisory fee rates and overall expenses (net of waivers and reimbursements) of the funds in its Peer Group, excluding iShares funds.

In addition, to the extent that any of the comparison funds included in the Peer Group, excluding iShares funds, track the same index as the Fund, Broadridge also provided, and the Board reviewed, a comparison of the Fund’s performance for the one-year, three-year, five-year, ten-year, and since inception periods, as applicable, and for the quarter ended December 31, 2021, to that of such relevant comparison fund(s) for the same periods. The Board noted that the Fund seeks to track its specified underlying index and that, during the year, the Board received periodic reports on the Fund’s short- and longer-term performance in comparison with its underlying index. Such periodic comparative performance information, including additional detailed information as requested by the Board, was also considered. The Board noted that the Fund generally performed in line with its underlying index over the relevant periods.

Based on this review, the other factors considered at the meeting, and their general knowledge of ETF pricing, the Board concluded that the investment advisory fee rate and expense level and the historical performance of the Fund supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided: Based on management’s representations, including information about recent enhancements and initiatives with respect to the iShares business, including with respect to capital markets support and analysis, technology, portfolio management, product design and quality, compliance and risk management, global public policy and other services, the Board expected that there would be no diminution in the scope of services required of or provided by BFA under the Advisory Agreement for the coming year as compared with the scope of services provided by BFA during prior years. In reviewing the scope of these services, the Board considered BFA’s investment philosophy and experience, noting that BFA and its affiliates have committed significant resources over time, including during the past year, to support the iShares funds and their shareholders and have made significant investments into the iShares business. The Board also considered BFA’s compliance program and its compliance record with respect to the Fund. In that regard, the Board noted that BFA reports to the Board about portfolio management and compliance matters on a periodic basis in connection with regularly scheduled meetings of the Board, and on other occasions as necessary and appropriate, and has provided information and made relevant officers and other employees of BFA (and its affiliates) available as needed to provide further assistance with these matters. The Board also reviewed the background and experience of the persons responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund, as well as the resources available to them in managing the Fund. In addition to the above considerations, the Board reviewed and considered detailed presentations regarding BFA’s investment performance, investment and risk management processes and strategies, provided at the May 3, 2022 meeting and throughout the year, and matters related to BFA’s portfolio compliance program.

Based on review of this information, and the performance information discussed above, the Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund under the Advisory Agreement supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

 

 

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Board Review and Approval of Investment Advisory Contract  (continued)

 

Costs of Services Provided to the Fund and Profits Realized by BFA and its Affiliates: The Board reviewed information about the estimated profitability to BlackRock in managing the Fund, based on the fees payable to BFA and its affiliates (including fees under the Advisory Agreement), and other sources of revenue and expense to BFA and its affiliates from the Fund’s operations for the last calendar year. The Board reviewed BlackRock’s methodology for calculating estimated profitability of the iShares funds, noting that the 15(c) Committee and the Board had focused on the methodology and profitability presentation. The Board recognized that profitability may be affected by numerous factors, including, among other things, fee waivers by BFA, the types of funds managed, expense allocations and business mix. The Board thus recognized that calculating and comparing profitability at individual fund levels is challenging. The Board discussed with management the sources of direct and ancillary revenue, including the revenues to BTC, a BlackRock affiliate, from securities lending by the Fund. The Board also discussed BFA’s estimated profit margin as reflected in the Fund’s profitability analysis and reviewed information regarding potential economies of scale (as discussed below).

Based on this review, the Board concluded that the information considered with respect to the profits realized by BFA and its affiliates under the Advisory Agreement and from other relationships between the Fund and BFA and/or its affiliates, if any, as well as the other factors considered at the meeting, supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Economies of Scale: The Board reviewed information and considered the extent to which economies of scale might be realized as the assets of the Fund increase, noting that the issue of potential economies of scale had been focused on by the 15(c) Committee and the Board during their meetings and addressed by management. The 15(c) Committee and the Board received information regarding BlackRock’s historical estimated profitability, including BFA’s and its affiliates’ estimated costs in providing services. The estimated cost information distinguished, among other things, between fixed and variable costs, and showed how the level and nature of fixed and variable costs may impact the existence or size of scale benefits, with the Board recognizing that potential economies of scale are difficult to measure. The 15(c) Committee and the Board reviewed information provided by BFA regarding the sharing of scale benefits with the iShares funds through various means, including, as applicable, through relatively low fee rates established at inception, breakpoints, waivers, or other fee reductions, as well as through additional investment in the iShares business and the provision of improved or additional infrastructure and services to the iShares funds and their shareholders. The Board noted that the Advisory Agreement for the Fund did not provide for breakpoints in the Fund’s investment advisory fee rate as the assets of the Fund increase. However, the Board noted that it would continue to assess the appropriateness of adding breakpoints in the future.

The Board concluded that this review of potential economies of scale and the sharing of related benefits, as well as the other factors considered at the meeting, supported the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Fees and Services Provided for Other Comparable Funds/Accounts Managed by BFA and its Affiliates: The Board received and considered information regarding the investment advisory/management fee rates for other funds/accounts in the U.S. for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory/management services, including open-end funds registered under the 1940 Act (including sub-advised funds), collective trust funds, and institutional separate accounts (collectively, the “Other Accounts”). The Board acknowledged BFA’s representation that the iShares funds are fundamentally different investment vehicles from the Other Accounts.

The Board received detailed information regarding how the Other Accounts generally differ from the Fund, including in terms of the types of services and generally more extensive services provided to the Fund, as well as other significant differences. In that regard, the Board considered that the pricing of services to institutional clients is typically based on a number of factors beyond the nature and extent of the specific services to be provided and often depends on the overall relationship between the client and its affiliates and the adviser and its affiliates. In addition, the Board considered the relative complexity and inherent risks and challenges of managing and providing other services to the Fund, as a publicly traded investment vehicle, as compared to the Other Accounts, particularly those that are institutional clients, in light of differing regulatory requirements and client-imposed mandates. The Board noted that BFA and its affiliates do not manage Other Accounts with substantially the same investment objective and strategy as the Fund and that track the same index as the Fund. The Board also acknowledged management’s assertion that, for certain iShares funds, and for client segmentation purposes, BlackRock has launched an iShares fund that may provide a similar investment exposure at a lower investment advisory fee rate.

The Board considered the “all-inclusive” nature of the Fund’s advisory fee structure, and the Fund’s expenses borne by BFA under this arrangement and noted that the investment advisory fee rate under the Advisory Agreement for the Fund was generally higher than the investment advisory/management fee rates for certain of the Other Accounts (particularly institutional clients) and concluded that the differences appeared to be consistent with the factors discussed.

Other Benefits to BFA and/or its Affiliates: The Board reviewed other benefits or ancillary revenue received by BFA and/or its affiliates in connection with the services provided to the Fund by BFA, both direct and indirect, including, but not limited to, payment of revenue to BTC, the Fund’s securities lending agent, for loaning portfolio securities (which was included in the profit margins reviewed by the Board pursuant to BFA’s estimated profitability methodology), payment of advisory fees or other fees to BFA (or its affiliates) in connection with any investments by the Fund in other funds for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory services or other services, and BlackRock’s profile in the investment community. The Board also noted the revenue received by BFA and/or its affiliates pursuant to an agreement that permits a service provider to use certain portions of BlackRock’s technology platform to service accounts managed by BFA and/or its affiliates, including the iShares funds. The Board noted that BFA generally does not use soft dollars or consider the value of research or other services that may be provided to BFA (including its affiliates) in selecting brokers for portfolio transactions for the Fund. The Board concluded that any such ancillary benefits would not be disadvantageous to the Fund and thus would not alter the Board’s conclusion with respect to the appropriateness of approving the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

Conclusion: Based on a review of the factors described above, as well as such other factors as deemed appropriate by the Board, the Board, including all of the Independent Board Members, determined that the Fund’s investment advisory fee rate under the Advisory Agreement does not constitute a fee that is so disproportionately large as to bear no reasonable relationship to the services rendered and that could not have been the product of arm’s-length bargaining, and concluded to approve the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the coming year.

 

 

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Supplemental Information (unaudited)

 

Section 19(a) Notices

The amounts and sources of distributions reported are estimates and are being provided pursuant to regulatory requirements and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources for tax reporting purposes will depend upon each Fund’s investment experience during the year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. Shareholders will receive a Form 1099-DIV each calendar year that will inform them how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

July 31, 2022

 

       
    Total Cumulative Distributions
for the Fiscal Year
          % Breakdown of the Total Cumulative
Distributions for the Fiscal Year
 
iShares ETF   Net
Investment
Income
    Net Realized
Capital Gains
    Return of
Capital
    Total Per
Share
           Net
Investment
Income
    Net Realized
Capital Gains
    Return of
Capital
    Total Per
Share
 

ESG Aware Aggressive Allocation

  $   0.565961     $     $     $   0.565961         100             100

ESG Aware Conservative Allocation

    0.438098                   0.438098         100                   100  

ESG Aware Growth Allocation

    0.481100                   0.481100         100                   100  

ESG Aware Moderate Allocation

    0.411540                   0.411540               100                   100  

Premium/Discount Information

Information on the Fund’s net asset value, market price, premiums and discounts, and bid-ask spreads can be found at iShares.com.

 

 

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Trustee and Officer Information (unaudited)

 

The Board of Trustees has responsibility for the overall management and operations of the Funds, including general supervision of the duties performed by BFA and other service providers. Each Trustee serves until he or she resigns, is removed, dies, retires or becomes incapacitated. Each officer shall hold office until his or her successor is elected and qualifies or until his or her death, resignation or removal. Trustees who are not “interested persons” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust are referred to as independent trustees (“Independent Trustees”).

The registered investment companies advised by BFA or its affiliates (the “BlackRock-advised Funds”) are organized into one complex of open-end equity, multi-asset, index and money market funds and ETFs (the “BlackRock Multi-Asset Complex”), one complex of closed-end funds and open-end non-index fixed-income funds (including ETFs) (the “BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex”) and one complex of ETFs (“Exchange-Traded Fund Complex”) (each, a “BlackRock Fund Complex”). Each Fund is included in the Exchange-Traded Fund Complex. Each Trustee also serves as a Director of iShares, Inc. and a Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust and, as a result, oversees all of the funds within the Exchange-Traded Fund Complex, which consists of 384 funds as of July 31, 2022. With the exception of Robert S. Kapito, Salim Ramji and Charles Park, the address of each Trustee and officer is c/o BlackRock, Inc., 400 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94105. The address of Mr. Kapito, Mr. Ramji and Mr. Park is c/o BlackRock, Inc., Park Avenue Plaza, 55 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10055. The Board has designated John E. Kerrigan as its Independent Board Chair. Additional information about the Funds’ Trustees and officers may be found in the Funds’ combined Statement of Additional Information, which is available without charge, upon request, by calling toll-free 1-800-iShares (1-800-474-2737).

 

Interested Trustees
       
  Name (Age)    Position(s)   

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

   Other Directorships Held by Trustee
Robert S.
Kapito(a) (65)
   Trustee (since 2009).    President, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2006); Vice Chairman of BlackRock, Inc. and Head of BlackRock’s Portfolio Management Group (since its formation in 1998) and BlackRock, Inc.’s predecessor entities (since 1988); Trustee, University of Pennsylvania (since 2009); President of Board of Directors, Hope & Heroes Children’s Cancer Fund (since 2002).    Director of BlackRock, Inc. (since 2006); Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2009); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011).
Salim Ramji(b)
(52)
   Trustee (since 2019).    Senior Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2014); Global Head of BlackRock’s ETF and Index Investments Business (since 2019); Head of BlackRock’s U.S. Wealth Advisory Business (2015-2019); Global Head of Corporate Strategy, BlackRock, Inc. (2014-2015); Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company (2010-2014).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2019); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2019).

 

(a)

Robert S. Kapito is deemed to be an “interested person” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust due to his affiliations with BlackRock, Inc. and its affiliates.

 
(b)

Salim Ramji is deemed to be an “interested person” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust due to his affiliations with BlackRock, Inc. and its affiliates.

 

 

Independent Trustees
       
  Name (Age)    Position(s)   

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

   Other Directorships Held by Trustee
John E.
Kerrigan (67)
   Trustee (since 2005); Independent Board Chair (since 2022).    Chief Investment Officer, Santa Clara University (since 2002).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2005); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011); Independent Board Chair of iShares, Inc. and iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2022).
Jane D.
Carlin (66)
   Trustee (since 2015); Risk Committee Chair (since 2016).    Consultant (since 2012); Member of the Audit Committee (2012-2018), Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee (2017-2018) and Director of PHH Corporation (mortgage solutions) (2012-2018); Managing Director and Global Head of Financial Holding Company Governance & Assurance and the Global Head of Operational Risk Management of Morgan Stanley (2006-2012).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2015); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2015); Member of the Audit Committee (since 2016), Chair of the Audit Committee (since 2020) and Director of The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (since 2016).
Richard L.
Fagnani (67)
   Trustee (since 2017); Audit Committee Chair (since 2019).    Partner, KPMG LLP (2002-2016).    Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2017); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2017).

 

 

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Trustee and Officer Information (unaudited) (continued)

 

Independent Trustees (continued)
       
  Name (Age)    Position(s)    Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
     Other Directorships Held by Trustee

Cecilia H.

Herbert (73)

   Trustee (since 2005); Nominating and Governance and Equity Plus Committee Chairs (since 2022).    Chair of the Finance Committee (since 2019) and Trustee and Member of the Finance, Audit and Quality Committees of Stanford Health Care (since 2016); Trustee of WNET, New York’s public media company (since 2011) and Member of the Audit Committee (since 2018) and Investment Committee (since 2011); Chair (1994-2005) and Member (since 1992) of the Investment Committee, Archdiocese of San Francisco; Trustee of Forward Funds (14 portfolios) (2009-2018); Trustee of Salient MF Trust (4 portfolios) (2015-2018); Director (1998-2013) and President (2007-2011) of the Board of Directors, Catholic Charities CYO; Trustee (2002-2011) and Chair of the Finance and Investment Committee (2006-2010) of the Thacher School; Director of the Senior Center of Jackson Hole (since 2020).      Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2005); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011); Trustee of Thrivent Church Loan and Income Fund (since 2019).

Drew E.

Lawton (63)

   Trustee (since 2017); 15(c) Committee Chair (since 2017).    Senior Managing Director of New York Life Insurance Company (2010-2015).      Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2017); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2017).
John E.
Martinez (61)
   Trustee (since 2003); Securities Lending Committee Chair (since 2019).    Director of Real Estate Equity Exchange, Inc. (since 2005); Director of Cloudera Foundation (2017-2020); and Director of Reading Partners (2012-2016).      Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2003); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011).

Madhav V.

Rajan (57)

   Trustee (since 2011); Fixed Income Plus Committee Chair (since 2019).    Dean, and George Pratt Shultz Professor of Accounting, University of Chicago Booth School of Business (since 2017); Advisory Board Member (since 2016) and Director (since 2020) of C.M. Capital Corporation; Chair of the Board for the Center for Research in Security Prices, LLC (since 2020); Robert K. Jaedicke Professor of Accounting, Stanford University Graduate School of Business (2001-2017); Professor of Law (by courtesy), Stanford Law School (2005-2017); Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Head of MBA Program, Stanford University Graduate School of Business (2010-2016).      Director of iShares, Inc. (since 2011); Trustee of iShares U.S. ETF Trust (since 2011).
Officers
     
  Name (Age)    Position(s)    Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years

Armando

Senra (51)

   President (since 2019).    Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2007); Head of U.S., Canada and Latam iShares, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2019); Head of Latin America Region, BlackRock, Inc. (2006-2019); Managing Director, Bank of America Merrill Lynch (1994-2006).

Trent

Walker (48)

   Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (since 2020).    Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since September 2019); Chief Financial Officer of iShares Delaware Trust Sponsor LLC, BlackRock Funds, BlackRock Funds II, BlackRock Funds IV, BlackRock Funds V and BlackRock Funds VI (since 2021); Executive Vice President of PIMCO (2016-2019); Senior Vice President of PIMCO (2008-2015); Treasurer (2013-2019) and Assistant Treasurer (2007-2017) of PIMCO Funds, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, PIMCO ETF Trust, PIMCO Equity Series, PIMCO Equity Series VIT, PIMCO Managed Accounts Trust, 2 PIMCO-sponsored interval funds and 21 PIMCO-sponsored closed-end funds.

Charles

Park (54)

   Chief Compliance Officer (since 2006).    Chief Compliance Officer of BlackRock Advisors, LLC and the BlackRock-advised Funds in the BlackRock Multi-Asset Complex and the BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex (since 2014); Chief Compliance Officer of BFA (since 2006).

Marisa

Rolland (41)

   Secretary (since 2022).    Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2018); Vice President, BlackRock, Inc. (2010-2017).

Rachel

Aguirre (40)

   Executive Vice President (since 2022).    Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2018); Director, BlackRock, Inc. (2009-2018); Head of U.S. iShares Product (since 2022); Head of EII U.S. Product Engineering (since 2021); Co-Head of EII’s Americas Portfolio Engineering (2020-2021); Head of Developed Markets Portfolio Engineering (2016-2019).

Jennifer

Hsui (46)

   Executive Vice President (since 2022).    Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2009); Co-Head of Index Equity (since 2022).

James

Mauro (51)

   Executive Vice President (since 2022).    Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (since 2010); Head of Fixed Income Index Investments in the Americas and Head of San Francisco Core Portfolio Management (since 2020).

 

 

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Effective March 18, 2022, Rachel Aguirre, Jennifer Hsui, and James Mauro have replaced Scott Radell, Alan Mason, and Marybeth Leithead as Executive Vice Presidents.

Effective June 15, 2022, Marisa Rolland replaced Deepa Damre Smith as Secretary.

 

 

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General Information

 

Electronic Delivery

Shareholders can sign up for e-mail notifications announcing that the shareholder report or prospectus has been posted on the iShares website at iShares.com. Once you have enrolled, you will no longer receive prospectuses and shareholder reports in the mail.

To enroll in electronic delivery:

 

   

Go to icsdelivery.com.

   

If your brokerage firm is not listed, electronic delivery may not be available. Please contact your broker-dealer or financial advisor.

Householding

Householding is an option available to certain fund investors. Householding is a method of delivery, based on the preference of the individual investor, in which a single copy of certain shareholder documents and Rule 30e-3 notices can be delivered to investors who share the same address, even if their accounts are registered under different names. Please contact your broker-dealer if you are interested in enrolling in householding and receiving a single copy of prospectuses and other shareholder documents, or if you are currently enrolled in householding and wish to change your householding status.

Availability of Quarterly Schedule of Investments

The Funds file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to their reports on Form N-PORT. The Funds’ Forms N-PORT are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. Additionally, each Fund makes its portfolio holdings for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year available at iShares.com/fundreports.

Availability of Proxy Voting Policies and Proxy Voting Records

A description of the policies and procedures that the iShares Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and information about how the iShares Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent twelve-month period ending June 30 is available without charge, upon request (1) by calling toll-free 1-800-474-2737; (2) on the iShares website at iShares.com; and (3) on the SEC website at sec.gov.

A description of the Trust’s policies and procedures with respect to the disclosure of the Fund’s portfolio securities is available in the Fund Prospectus. The Fund discloses its portfolio holdings daily and provides information regarding its top holdings in Fund fact sheets at iShares.com.

 

 

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(b) Not Applicable

 

Item 2.

Code of Ethics.

The registrant has adopted a code of ethics, as of the end of the period covered by this report, applicable to the registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions. During the period covered by this report, the code of ethics was amended to clarify an inconsistency in to whom persons covered by the code should report suspected violations of the code. The amendment clarifies that such reporting should be made to BlackRock’s General Counsel, and retains the alternative option of anonymous reporting following “whistleblower” policies. Other non-material changes were also made in connection with this amendment. During the period covered by this report, there have been no waivers granted under the code of ethics. The registrant undertakes to provide a copy of the code of ethics to any person upon request, without charge, by calling 1-800-474-2737.

 

Item 3.

Audit Committee Financial Expert.

The registrant’s Board of Trustees has determined that the registrant has more than one audit committee financial expert, as that term is defined under Item 3(b) and 3(c), serving on its audit committee. The audit committee financial experts serving on the registrant’s audit committee are Richard L. Fagnani and Madhav V. Rajan, all of whom are independent, as that term is defined under Item 3(a)(2).


Item 4.

Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

The principal accountant fees disclosed in items 4(a), 4(b), 4(c), 4(d) and 4(g) are for the forty-five series of the registrant for which the fiscal year-end is July 31, 2022 (the “Funds”), and whose annual financial statements are reported in Item 1.

 

  (a)

Audit Fees – The aggregate fees billed for each of the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for the audit of the Funds’ annual financial statements or services that are normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for those fiscal years were $645,300 for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2021 and $651,600 for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2022.

 

  (b)

Audit-Related Fees – There were no fees billed for the fiscal years ended July 31, 2021 and July 31, 2022 for assurance and related services by the principal accountant that were reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the Fund’s financial statements and are not reported under (a) of this Item.

 

  (c)

Tax Fees – The aggregate fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning for the Funds were $436,500 for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2021 and $436,500 for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2022. These services related to the review of the Funds’ tax returns and excise tax calculations.

 

  (d)

All Other Fees – There were no other fees billed in each of the fiscal years ended July 31, 2021 and July 31, 2022 for products and services provided by the principal accountant, other than the services reported in (a) through (c) of this Item.

 

  (e)

(1) The registrant’s audit committee charter, as amended, provides that the audit committee is responsible for the approval, prior to appointment, of the engagement of the principal accountant to annually audit and provide their opinion on the registrant’s financial statements. The audit committee must also approve, prior to appointment, the engagement of the principal accountant to provide non-audit services to the registrant or to any entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with the registrant’s investment adviser (“Adviser Affiliate”) that provides ongoing services to the registrant, if the engagement relates directly to the operations and financial reporting of the registrant.

(2) There were no services described in (b) through (d) above that were approved by the audit committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.

 

  (f)

None of the hours expended on the principal accountant’s engagement to audit the Funds’ financial statements for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2022 were attributable to work performed by persons other than the principal accountant’s full-time, permanent employees.

 

  (g)

The aggregate non-audit fees billed by the registrant’s principal accountant for services rendered to the Funds, and rendered to the registrant’s investment adviser, and any Adviser Affiliate that provides ongoing services to the registrant for the last two fiscal years were $436,500 for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2021 and $436,500 for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2022.

 

  (h)

The registrant’s audit committee has considered whether the provision of non-audit services rendered to the registrant’s investment adviser and any Adviser Affiliate that provides ongoing services to the registrant that were not pre-approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X, if any, is compatible with maintaining the principal accountant’s independence, and has determined that the provision of these services, if any, does not compromise the principal accountant’s independence.

 

  (i)

Not Applicable

 

  (j)

Not Applicable


Item 5.

Audit Committee of Listed Registrants

(a) The registrant is a listed issuer as defined in Rule 10A-3 under the Exchange Act of 1934 and has a separately-designated standing audit committee established in accordance with Section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Exchange Act of 1934. The registrant’s audit committee members are Richard L. Fagnani, Cecilia H. Herbert and Madhav V. Rajan.

(b) Not applicable.

 

Item 6.

Investments.

(a) Schedules of investments are included as part of the reports to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.

(b) Not applicable.

 

Item 7.

Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable to the registrant.

 

Item 8.

Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable to the registrant.

 

Item 9.

Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.

Not applicable to the registrant.

 

Item 10.

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

There were no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s Board of Trustees.

 

Item 11.

Controls and Procedures.

(a) The President (the registrant’s Principal Executive Officer) and Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (the registrant’s Principal Financial Officer) have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) are effective as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report, based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Exchange Act of 1934.

(b) There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Item 12.

Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable to the registrant.


Item 13.

Exhibits.

(a) (1) Code of Ethics is not filed as an exhibit; please refer to Item 2.

(a) (2) Section 302 Certifications are attached.

(a) (3) Any written solicitation to purchase securities under Rule 23c-1 – Not Applicable.

(a) (4) Change in Registrant’s independent public accountant – Not Applicable.

(b) Section 906 Certifications are attached.


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

iShares Trust

 

  By:     

/s/ Armando Senra                            

       Armando Senra, President (Principal Executive Officer)

Date: September 23, 2022

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

  By:     

/s/ Armando Senra                            

       Armando Senra, President (Principal Executive Officer)

Date: September 23, 2022

 

  By:     

/s/ Trent Walker                            

       Trent Walker, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)

Date: September 23, 2022