What are iShares & ETFs?
Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are funds which are listed and traded on a stock exchange. Designed to track the performance of a benchmark like the FTSE 100 or S&P 500, ETFs combine the diversification of a fund, with the flexibility of a share (live pricing, ease of access and continuous dealing during market hours) making them flexible low cost additions to your portfolio. iShares is the world’s leading ETF brand from Barclays Global Investors.