BlackRock ISIN IE00B5L8K969

BlackRock iShares MSCI EM Asia UCITS ETF

BlackRock iShares MSCI EM Asia UCITS ETF is a passive equity ETF from BlackRock, ISIN IE00B5L8K969.

  • Passive
  • Equity
  • Asia Pacific
  • Fund size (GBP) £6.4B

The Share Class is a share class of a Fund which aims to achieve a return on your investment, through a combination of capital growth and income on the Fund’sassets, which reflects the return of the MSCI EM Asia Index Net USD, the Fund’s benchmark index (Index). The Share Class, via the Fund, is passively managed and aims to invest so far as possible and practicable in the equity securities (e.g. shares) that make up the Index. The Index measures the performance of large and mid-market capitalisation companies of certain emerging market countries in Asia which comply with MSCI's size, liquidity, and free-float criteria. Companies are included in the Index based on a free float – adjusted market capitalisation weighted basis. Free float means that only shares readily available in the market rather than all of a company’s issued shares are used in calculating the Index. Free float – adjusted market capitalisation is the share price of the company multiplied by the number of shares readily available in the market. Securities that are liquid means that they can be easily bought or sold in the normal market conditions. The Index is a net total return index which means that the net dividends of the constituents of the Index are reinvested after thededuction of any taxes that may apply. The Fund intends to replicate the Index by holding the equity securities, which make up the Index, in similar proportions to it. The Fund may also engage in short-term secured lending of its investments to certain eligible third parties to generate additional income to off-set the costs of the Fund. The investment manager may use financial derivative instruments (FDIs) (i.e. investments the prices of which are based on one or more underlying assets) to help achieve the Fund’s investment objective. FDIs may be used for direct investment purposes. The price of equity securities fluctuates daily and may be influenced by factors affecting the performance of the individual companies issuing the equities, as well as by daily stock market movements, and broader economic and political developments which in turn may affect the value of your investment. The relationship between the return on your investment, how it is impacted and the period for which you hold your investment is considered below (see “How long should I hold it and can I take my money out early?”). The depositary of the Fund is The Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV, Dublin Branch. Further information about the Fund can be obtained from the latest annual report and half-yearly reports of the iShares VII plc. These documents are available free of charge in English and certain other languages. These can be found, along with other (practical) information, including prices of units, on the iShares website at: www.ishares.com or by calling +44-207-743-2030 or from your broker or financial adviser. Your shares will be accumulating shares (i.e. income will be included in their value). Your shares will be denominated in US Dollar, the Fund's base currency.

How the fund has returned, and where it ranks among peers. Returns to Sep 2026 end, GBP net total return.
+33.6% Q2
1 year return
+84.8% Q1
3 year return
+60.5% Q1
5 year return
Daily NAV, percent change from the start of the range. Source: FE fundinfo.
  • 1 month +2.2%
  • 3 months −2.8%
  • Volatility, 3 years 25.2%
  • Ongoing charge (OCF)
  • Fund size (GBP) £6.4B

What the fund holds

Where the money is: sectors, countries and largest holdings. As supplied by FE fundinfo, last updated 4 Oct 2026. Swipe or use the arrows for more panels.

By sector

Spot concentrations at a glance. Share of the fund's portfolio, as supplied by FE fundinfo, last updated 4 Oct 2026.
Equities100.0%

By country

Spot concentrations at a glance. Share of the fund's portfolio, as supplied by FE fundinfo, last updated 4 Oct 2026.
Asia Pacific100.0%

By asset class

Spot concentrations at a glance. Share of the fund's portfolio, as supplied by FE fundinfo, last updated 4 Oct 2026.
Asia Pacific Emerging Equities100.0%

Largest holdings

The biggest positions, and how concentrated the fund is. As supplied by FE fundinfo, last updated 2 Jun 2026.
  1. 1. TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED17.3%
  2. 2. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD7.3%
  3. 3. SK HYNIX INC.4.9%
  4. 4. ISHARES IV PLC - MSCI CHINA A UCITS ETF4.5%
  5. 5. TENCENT HOLDINGS LIMITED4.0%
See all holdingsA free account shows the full list.

Macro events and this fund

Recent events linked to this fund by its country and sector exposure, and how it moved after. A measured move, not a cause.

Performance, risk and facts

Judge return, risk and cost before a client conversation. Relative return uses the chart's time range. Facts as reported by the manager.

Against its benchmark

How the fund compares with its benchmark over the same period.

Risk

How bumpy the ride has been, plus the regulatory risk rating.
Volatility, 3 years25.2%
Scale 0 to 40%
Sharpe ratio, 3 years (FE)0.67
Scale −1 to 3
Largest fall from a peak (maximum drawdown), 3 years
−24.1%

Volatility and maximum drawdown: calculated by Funds Benchmark, as at 30 Sep 2026.

Sharpe, alpha, beta: FE fundinfo, as at 17 Jun 2026.

Fund facts

Legal and cost facts for a client note. As reported by the manager.
ISIN
IE00B5L8K969
Fund manager
BlackRock Fund Management Company, BlackRock Advisors (UK) Limited, Credit Suisse AG, Index Solutions Team
Management company
BlackRock Asset Management Ireland Limited
Depositary
State Street Fund Services (Ireland) Limited
Benchmark
MSCI Emerging Markets Asia Index
Ongoing charge
Share class launch date
6 Aug 2010
Domicile
IE
Fund type
open-ended fund
SRRI
5 of 7

What a sum would have become

What an amount would have grown to over the period.
n/a

Past performance is not a reliable guide to future returns. Capital is at risk. Source: FE fundinfo. Returns are GBP net total return to month end unless stated. Headline returns to Sep 2026. Fund size is shown in GBP.