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iShares MSCI BIC ETF (BKF)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: BKF (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit -3.74% | Avg. Invested days 43 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | ETF Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.86 | 52 Weeks Range 33.67 - 42.46 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 33.67 - 42.46 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
Upturn AI SWOT
iShares MSCI BIC ETF
ETF Overview
Overview
The iShares MSCI BIC ETF (BKF) aims to track the investment results of an index composed of publicly traded companies in Brazil, India, and China. It focuses on providing exposure to the growth potential of these emerging markets by investing primarily in stocks from these countries. The ETF offers a diversified portfolio of large- and mid-capitalization companies.
Reputation and Reliability
BlackRock is a leading global asset manager with a strong reputation for providing reliable and innovative investment products.
Management Expertise
BlackRock's management team possesses extensive experience in ETF management, index tracking, and international investing.
Investment Objective
Goal
To track the investment results of an index composed of publicly traded companies in Brazil, India, and China.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: The ETF employs a passive management strategy, aiming to replicate the performance of the MSCI BRIC Index.
Composition The ETF primarily holds stocks from Brazil, India, and China, representing a diversified portfolio of large- and mid-capitalization companies. It does not hold bonds or commodities directly.
Market Position
Market Share: Data unavailable as it requires specific fund's market share within BRIC ETF category.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 168900000.00
Competitors
Key Competitors
- Invesco BRIC ETF (EEB)
- Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF (ASHR)
Competitive Landscape
The competitive landscape includes other ETFs focusing on BRIC or China-specific markets. BKF benefits from BlackRock's brand and generally lower expense ratios compared to some competitors, but may have different index tracking and composition that affects performance. Some competitors provide exposure to different asset classes, regions or sub-segments within the BRIC economies.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Historical performance data unavailable. Consult fund factsheet.
Benchmark Comparison: Benchmark comparison data unavailable. Consult fund factsheet.
Expense Ratio: 0.74
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
The ETF generally exhibits moderate liquidity, facilitating relatively easy trading for most investors.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread is typically narrow but may widen during periods of market volatility.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Economic growth in Brazil, India, and China, currency fluctuations, trade policies, and geopolitical events significantly influence the ETF's performance.
Growth Trajectory
The ETF's growth trajectory is tied to the economic development and market performance of Brazil, India, and China; any adjustments to the underlying index or strategy would impact its holdings and potentially its performance.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
iShares MSCI BIC ETF (BKF) benefits from BlackRock's reputation and established ETF management expertise. It provides diversified exposure to three of the world's largest emerging markets, offering investors access to potential growth opportunities. The ETF's large- and mid-cap focus aims for stability while capturing growth. The ETF is also advantageous due to its passive investment strategy that mirrors its index.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
The ETF's volatility is generally high, reflecting the inherent volatility of emerging markets.
Market Risk
The ETF is subject to market risk, currency risk, political risk, and regulatory risk associated with investing in Brazil, India, and China.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
The ideal investor is one seeking long-term capital appreciation through exposure to emerging markets and willing to accept higher levels of volatility.
Market Risk
The ETF is best suited for long-term investors who understand the risks associated with emerging market investments.
Summary
The iShares MSCI BIC ETF (BKF) offers exposure to the economies of Brazil, India, and China through a portfolio of large- and mid-cap companies. It aims to replicate the performance of the MSCI BRIC Index. The ETF is suitable for investors seeking long-term growth in emerging markets and who can tolerate higher volatility. As a BlackRock fund, it benefits from the issuer's established expertise, but is susceptible to risks associated with investing in emerging markets and may be influenced by any changes in the underlying economies and market fluctuations.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- iShares website
- BlackRock website
- ETF.com
Disclaimers:
The data provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About iShares MSCI BIC ETF
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The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of the underlying index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of the underlying index. The index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure the combined equity market performance in Brazil, India and China ("BIC").
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